When: Monday, December 2nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: UW Nanoengineering Building, Room 181

Join us for an event with the HuskyADAPT Design Teams! They'll be sharing an overview of their projects and presenting their initial design concepts. Community members are welcome to provide feedback and ask questions. Light refreshments will be available. 

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 10am - 12pm OR 12pm - 2pm
Where: Location after Toy Adaptation RSVP

Come join us as we adapt toys for Emma’s Exceptional Equipment Exchange’s Holiday Party! During this special toy adaptation event, we will be adapting 40 toys during two waves (10 am –12 pm or 12 pm – 2 pm). This event is open to anyone in the HuskyADAPT community (student and non-student), regardless of experience level, but RSVP is required. Confirmation and location details will be sent out via email at least a week prior to the event. Contact Mia Hoffman (miahoff@uw.edu) with any questions. 

When: Saturday, November 23rd | 9:00am - 11:00am
Where: UW Mechanical Engineering Building (3900 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195) 

We have more green toys ready to be donated and are planning to host another toy drive on November 23rd. During the event, there will be a table of adapted toys with switches that can be picked up for free. It will be outside the main entrance on the south side of the ME building (across from the Bill and Melinda Gates Center). For any clarifications, please contact Anastasia Kuryata (nastyak@uw.edu). 

When: Friday, November 22, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Location sent after Toy Adaptation RSVP

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on November 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 pm PST on the UW campus. This event is open to anyone in the HuskyADAPT community, regardless of experience level, but RSVP is required. Confirmation and location details will be sent out via email after the RSVP form closes at 3:00 pm the day before the event. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions. 

When: November 18, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: Zillow Commons
Virtual Access: Zoom Link

We are hosting Greg Nakata of AdaptedDesign (Bellevue, WA) - author of "Let's Adapt for Everyone!" - for the HuskyADAPT Fall Lecture this year. He will be speaking about AdaptedDesign and his experience with device adaptation and accessible design! This event is co-sponsored by UW CREATE. 

When: Monday, November 18, 2024 | 1:30pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Remote over Zoom
    
The Autumn 2024 CREATE Accessibility Seminar topic is Time, Access, and Disability. We plan to focus on the Time segment from Margaret Price's Crip Spacetime book along with other readings. In these readings, we plan to seek out intersectional perspectives.

• To participate and earn 1 credit, register for CSE 590w – Accessibility Research. If you need an add code, message Aashaka Desai or Gina Clepper.

• To participate without earning credit join the seminar mailing list.
   - No need to register.
   - Please complete the accessibility needs portion of the form as soon as possible.

• For more information, contact the student leads, Aashaka Desai or Gina Clepper.

When: Saturday, November 16th | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Bellevue Library Makerspace (1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004) 

Join the Bellevue Library Makerspace and HuskyADAPT for an exciting opportunity to learn about accessibility challenges facing the disability community – then hack on solutions! This event is open to adults and teens ages 13 and older, and participants with disabilities who are interested in learning makerspace skills are especially encouraged to attend. Hackathon registration opens on November 2nd, so be sure to sign up! Contact Vaishi (sistlav@uw.edu) or Annika (apfist8@uw.edu) for any questions.  

When: Friday, November 8, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Location sent after Toy Adaptation RSVP

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on November 8th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm PST on the UW campus. This event is open to anyone in the HuskyADAPT community, regardless of experience level, but RSVP is required. Confirmation and location details will be sent out via email after the RSVP form closes at 3:00 pm the day before the event. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.

When: Monday, November 18, 2024 | 1:30pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Remote over Zoom
    
The Autumn 2024 CREATE Accessibility Seminar topic is Time, Access, and Disability. We plan to focus on the Time segment from Margaret Price's Crip Spacetime book along with other readings. In these readings, we plan to seek out intersectional perspectives.

• To participate and earn 1 credit, register for CSE 590w – Accessibility Research. If you need an add code, message Aashaka Desai or Gina Clepper.

• To participate without earning credit join the seminar mailing list.
   - No need to register.
   - Please complete the accessibility needs portion of the form as soon as possible.

• For more information, contact the student leads, Aashaka Desai or Gina Clepper.

When: Monday, November 4th | 1 - 2 PM
Where: Zoom link and you can RSVP
   
Learn about and discuss UW’s plans for meeting the US Department of Justice’s new expectations for the digital accessibility of course materials.

When: October 27, 2024 | 9:00 -11:00 AM
Where: Mechanical Engineering Building (MEB)

Outside the main entrance on the south side of the ME building (across from the Bill and Melinda Gates Center), there will be a table of adapted toys with switches that can be picked up. For any clarifications, contact Anastasia Kuryata (nastyak@uw.edu). 

When: Monday, October 25th | 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Where: Town Hall Seattle, The Forum 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Join Dr. Nooshin Razani as she shares her insights on how spending time in nature can be a powerful treatment for various health conditions. With a career dedicated to preserving natural spaces and enhancing human health, Dr. Razani’s talk offers a unique perspective on the therapeutic benefits of engagement with the natural world. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the vital connection between the environment and well-being. Register here.

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on October 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 pm PST on the UW campus. This event is open to anyone in the HuskyADAPT community, regardless of experience level, but RSVP is required. Confirmation and location details will be sent out via email after the RSVP form closes at 3:00 pm the day before the event. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.

When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:30 am
Where: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2), Room 271
    
This fall quarter, CREATE will host three coffee chats on Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m., providing some good morsels to keep you nourished. October 16: information session about the Race, Disability, and Technology grant mechanisms.

We’ll go over the differences between the Tier 1 and Tier II grants; share information about supporting you if you’re thinking about a Tier II; and answer any questions you might have about this initiative.

When: Friday, October 11, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on October 11th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm PST on the UW campus. This event is open to anyone in the HuskyADAPT community, regardless of experience level, but RSVP is required. Confirmation and location details will be sent out via email after the RSVP form closes at 3:00 pm the day before the event. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.

When: Thursday, October 10th | 3:00 - 5:00pm (optional community discussion from 5:15pm - 6:00pm)
Where: Zoom | RSVP here!
    
In honor of Disability Awareness Month, The UW Disability Staff and Faculty Association (DSFA) is partnering with DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology), the UW Disability Studies Program, and the UW Honors Program to host a virtual screening of an incredible award-winning film: The Ride Ahead. The film by 21-year-old Samuel Habib documents his journey into adulthood and finding community, largely shown from the point of view of two GoPros attached to his wheelchair.   

It is incredibly rare to see authentic disability representation in media, especially when disabled people are involved both on screen and behind the scenes. Whether you are disabled-identifying or not, this film encompasses countless themes that touch on all our experiences, while highlighting the importance of disabled community, insights, joy, and building solidarity in an ableist world.

When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Where: Nanoengineering & Sciences Building
(NAN) Room 181
Virtual Access: Zoom link

Interested in our design program? Come to our Design Launch event to learn more about the 2024-2025 design projects and how you can apply to join a team! Any major and experience level can join; no RSVP is required.

When: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2) Gates Commons - Room 691
    
Join us for CREATE’s Fall Student Kickoff Event! Learn about CREATE’s mission and vision and how we support students who are working toward an accessible future!

The afternoon will start with an informational session about CREATE, how students benefit from membership, and all the ways you can be involved. This will be followed by our first CREATE student mixer! Come meet other students who are passionate about accessibility, learn about current and future projects, and connect with others who share your research interests. Mark Harniss, the Director of Education for CREATE, and Jen Mankoff, the Director of CREATE, will be there and look forward to meeting and getting to know you.

When: Monday, October 7, 2024 | 1:30pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Online | Register here!
    
The Autumn 2024 CREATE Accessibility Seminar topic is Time, Access, and Disability. We plan to focus on the Time segment from Margaret Price's Crip Spacetime book along with other readings. In these readings, we plan to seek out intersectional perspectives.

When: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Husky Union Building (HUB) 332 (Virtual Zoom access here)

Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year at UW! Join us for the HuskyADAPT quarterly meeting to learn how you can get involved this fall—whether by adapting a toy, tackling a design challenge with a community partner, or attending one of our community events. Light refreshments will be provided. For any questions or access needs, please contact miahoff@uw.edu. 

When: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m.
Where: Online | Register here!
    
Faculty and course designers are invited to join an informal and friendly conversation about making online components of your courses accessible to students with disabilities.

Ask questions about accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL), hear colleagues' ideas, and share what is working for your own courses.

Meetings are hosted by Mary-Colleen Jenkins, an instruction accessibility specialist with Accessible Technology Services (ATS). Mary-Colleen is a former UW instructor so this is also a great opportunity to discuss logistics and how to set priorities for improving course accessibility without feeling overwhelmed.

Meetings are open to faculty and course designers in the UW community but require registration.  Register for the October 1st meetup to receive the Zoom link.

When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Where: Online | Register here!
    
Please join us for the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) Lunch & Learn Webinar: Research and Development to Improve Accessibility for Blind or Visually Impaired Populations in STEM.

Presenter: Jenna Gorlewicz, Ph.D., Associate Dean Research and Innovation and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at St. Louis University. 

Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot and to receive instructions for joining the webinar. Registration closes September 18th. ASL interpreting and live captioning are being provided. An opportunity to request additional disability-related accommodations will be provided on the registration form.

If you have difficulties registering, please email events@1sourceevents.com.

When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Red Square

Stop by the RSO Fair and learn about HuskyADAPT and how you can get involved this year! Anyone interested in HuskyADAPT can come to see what HuskyADAPT is all about (not just freshmen and sophomores).

When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Husky Union Building (HUB) North Ballroom

Calling all ENGRUD students! HuskyADAPT will be tabling at the Engineering Launch for newly admitted ENGRUD (engineering undeclared) students. Come see us there to learn more about HuskyADAPT and how you can get involved this year!

When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, 1053 Lake Washington Boulevard North, Renton, WA 98056
Registration: Register here

HuskyADAPT will be tabling at the Vendor Resource Fair at the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD)’s family community and education event. We will be tabling from 8:30 - 9:45 am and then 12-1:30 pm during lunch. PPMD is a non-profit advocacy organization who supports research, care, education & community for those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.  

We are looking forward to sharing our switch-adapted toys and information about what our club does! 

When: Friday, September 20, 2024 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Husky Union Building (HUB) 145

HuskyADAPT is hosting a workshop/info session during Dawg Daze for newly admitted freshmen and sophomores interested in learning about what we do and how to get involved. We hope to connect with more UW community members and bring in new members for the year. All experience levels and majors are welcome to come!

When: Monday, September 19, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m.
Where: Online | Register here!
    
A webinar series and collective learning journey focused on why a disability lens is essential to addressing key social justice issues. Each webinar engages philanthropic leaders in conversation with disability advocates about how we can move toward a more equitable, inclusive future for all.

When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: Online | Register on the ATS Events page
    
We host webinars on popular IT Accessibility topics on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

This month's topic is Testing with Screen Readers.

Webinars are free but require registration. See the ATS Events page for more details and the registration link as we get closer to the webinar date.

When: Monday, May 20, 2024

The CREATE Community Day and HuskyADAPT Design Showcase will be on the afternoon of May 20, 2024. Stay tuned for more information! 

When: May 2-3 (Thursday and Friday), 2024 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Mechanical Engineering Building (MEB) 127

At Engineering Discovery Days, students and faculty from all UW engineering departments share their work with students, teachers, families and the community. Both days are oriented toward 4th through 8th grade students and feature hands-on activities that demonstrate the exciting work of engineers. HuskyADAPT will be hosting a super fun spin-art interactive activity for students in the Mechanical Engineering Building room 127 on both Thursday and Friday — we'd love to see you there!