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08/15/2025

Did you know the Wise Online Academy 100 Series is now available in a fully self-paced format?

When you complete the series, you will earn a National Basic Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services.

Learn on your own schedule. Click the link to get started: www.gowise.org/home/training/woa100/

[Image description: A graphic with an owl icon in the top middle. There is a dark teal textured background with a white rectange with text on top of it. The text reads "What People are Saying About the Wise Online Academy 100 Series... 'Thank you again for all of your work putting together and sharing such a fantastic curriculum. I truly feel far more empowered to support my clients in finding jobs and finding success and independence in their roles than I did prior to taking this course.' - Chad, Employment Consultant, Oregon" is in a green rounded shape below.]

08/05/2025

Join us in celebrating Jeanne “Yunker from Yonkers” as she retires after 10 years at Wise! Jeanne’s passion, humor, and heart made a lasting impact on our team and the communities we serve.

Jeanne, you will be missed, but we’re cheering you on as you start this next chapter. 💜

[Image Description: Image 1: A photo of Cesilee Coulson and Jeanne standing in front of the water in Seattle. Image 2: A photo of the graphic facilitation poster Wise staff put together to honor Jeanne’s career throughout the years. Image 3: A photo from Jeanne’s retirement party with balloons in the background and a sign that reads “Welcome to the Retirement Celebration Honoring Jeanne Yunker”]

08/04/2025

Project SAFER's event is happening Thursday, August 14 at the Clallam County Fair. This event creates a welcoming space for people with I/DD and first responders to connect, learn, and build trust, while also exploring local resources. To sign up for free tickets go to: https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/1882/Project-SAFER

10 Days Until Project SAFER. Come see us at the Clallam County Fair! This event is intended for individuals who experience developmental disabilities, their families and supports to interact with First Responders in a safe and fun environment. Visit our website www.clallamcountywa.gov/ProjectSAFER to get your FREE Fair tickets!

08/04/2025

Explore the new Seattle Waterfront with a free Accessibility Tour on Saturday, September 6!

The Waterfront Park Accessibility Tour is a guided experience designed with and led by people with disabilities to highlight accessible features across the park. It ends with an open invite to enjoy the Grand Opening festivities on the pier.

Register and learn more here:
https://waterfrontparkseattle.tfaforms.net/4902437
If you prefer to register by phone, email, or in another format, or need any accommodations to register, please contact accessibility@waterfrontparkseattle.org.

SAVE THE DATE! Meet us at Waterfront Park on Saturday, September 6, for the Grand Opening Celebration! Be part of Seattle history as we celebrate completing the largest collection of public projects in Seattle since the 1962 World’s Fair. The City of Seattle and Friends of Waterfront Park invite the region to this all-day, free event that will bring together over 100 local artists, performers, cultural leaders, and community organizations for a sweeping experience that stretches across the full Waterfront Park and beyond.

More information can be found at https://buff.ly/2OutVeT.

07/31/2025

We’re looking for an Operations & Systems Coordinator to join our team!

This hybrid role is perfect for someone who’s detail-oriented, comfortable with digital tools, and excited to support mission-driven work. Applicants must live in Washington or Oregon, and have a bachelor’s degree or at least two years of professional experience. Most work is remote, with some in-person meetings and event support.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@gowise.org by August 12th.

🔗 See full job details and apply here:https://www.gowise.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Operations-Systems-Coordinator-2.pdf

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07/29/2025

In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), King County hosted a vibrant Disability Pride event honoring this historic milestone in the disability rights movement.

David from the Wise team was invited by Representative Darya Farivar to display his powerful Washington State Disability History graphic at the event - recognizing the past, present, and future of disability advocacy in our state.

Here’s to 35 years of progress and the work still ahead to reach full inclusion and equity for all.

[Image Description: Image 1: David with Rep. Farivar standing in front of the WA State Disability History graphic hanging on the wall.
Image 2: A group of four people speaking at a podium in front of the audience seated at tables at the King County Disability Pride event.
Image 3: A close up of David with his hand raised up presenting the WA State Disability History graphic.
Image 4: An image of four people standing at a podium speaking in front of a projector screen.]

07/17/2025

Cheers to Robyn, the new ACRE Board President!

We’re excited to see what’s next as ACRE continues to lead the way in quality training for disability employment. Congrats, Robyn!

[Image Description: A graphic with Robyn's headshot photo in a circular frame. There is a two toned teal background. The text reads "Congratulations Robyn Slocom, New ACRE Board President!". The ACRE logo is in the bottom right corner and reads "ACRE, Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators"]

07/11/2025

Celebrate Disability Pride Month at the first ever Disability Arts Festival on Seattle’s waterfront this Saturday, July 12th!

Join us on Pier 62 for a FREE community event filled with music, dance, visual art, spoken word, and more! July 12, 2025, at 12pm.

07/10/2025

In memory of John O’Brien - trailblazer, storyteller, advocate. John passed away on June 27, 2025, but his light continues to guide the path toward equity and belonging for all.

[Image Description: A photo of John O'Brien with a bookshelf background behind him. The photo is in a polaroid style photo frame. Behind it, there is a background image of books with a dark teal overlay. The text reads "In Memory of John O'Brien"]

07/08/2025

Wise is proud to announce the launch of the REACH Hub, a community designed to make finding recreational activities easier and more inclusive. From art classes and book clubs to sports, game nights, gardening groups, and more, the REACH Hub helps you discover activities that bring you joy. Connect with others who share your interests online, and then bring those connections to life offline.

Join the REACH Hub today! It’s free and open to all!

Learn more and sign up here: https://ideas-wise.mn.co/landing?space_id=17099809

[ID: Image 1: A graphic with a blurred background and an image of a computer and an illustration of three friends with their arms around each other on the screen. The text reads "The REACH Hub is now open! www.gowise.org/reach".

Image 2: A graphic with a blurred background and the REACH logo is at the bottom center. The text reads "Here’s what you’ll find inside the REACH Hub: Video Stories, Toolkits in Multiple Languages, A Place to Meet New Friends, Webinars"]

06/27/2025

Some of the Wise team had the honor of supporting the Employment for All Partnership (EFAP) event in Denver, Colorado!

This powerful gathering brought together disability advocates, professionals, and state and community leaders to reflect on Colorado’s rich history of disability employment advocacy, and to help shape a more inclusive future.

The energy in the room was energizing! The event, Employment for All: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future, was a vibrant celebration of progress and a clear call to action for continued collaboration and inclusion in the workforce.

Huge thanks to the EFAP planning committee and everyone who made the day so impactful.

[Photo Description: Wise Team posed with the members of the EFAP planning committee, and event Emcees. The group is standing and smiling in front of a large paper with "Colorado disability rights history." From Left to right- Cesilee Coulson, Susan Harrell, Emily Harris, Kaitie Taliercio, Jenny Crook, Rose Warner, and Frank Kane.]

06/26/2025

Wise in the news! Emily Harris and Debra McLean facilitated a PATH plan with local leaders in Lewis County, focusing on strengthening school-to-employment transition services for students with disabilities in the community.

A group of local schools, governments and state agencies met last Tuesday to discuss ways to improve a system that helps students with developmental disabilities move from school into full-time jobs. …