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!

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!

When: Wednesday, April 29th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP 

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on April 24th 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. Masking policies will be in place in accordance with UW guidelines. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Allen Building Atrium

Admitted Student Day (ASD) is an annual one-day extravaganza that gives admitted students a chance to see the UW campus, connect with current students, ask questions, and get a feel for what it’s like to be a Husky. HuskyADAPT will be tabling in the Allen Building Atrium from 10:30-10:00 pm with some adapted toys and GoBabyGo cars — come say hi!

When: Wednesday, April 29th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP 

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on April 10th 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. Masking policies will be in place in accordance with UW guidelines. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Husky Union Building (HUB) Room 334

We're excited to invite you to our Spring Community Meeting! At this event, we will be going over our plans for the upcoming quarter, and testing out a new outreach activity! Come ready to make and have fun! Everyone is welcome to attend. Please contact Mia Hoffman (miahoff@uw.edu) if we can make this event more accessible to you or if you have other questions. 

When: Thursday, February 29th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP (Note: This event will be held on West campus, please plan accordingly)

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on February 29th 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. Masking policies will be in place in accordance with UW guidelines. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.

When: Wednesday, February 21st | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Health Science Education Building (HSEB) | Room 245
Virtual Access: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98201924911 

Come attend HuskyADAPT’s Design Industry Panel to learn how to incorporate accessibility and inclusivity into a fulfilling career! The two panelists are Mark Harniss, an Associate Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine and director of the UW Center for Technology and Disability Studies; and Brennen Johnston, an Assistive Technology Support Technician at the WA Assistive Technology Act Program.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear industry professionals’ experiences in accessible design and technology. All are welcome and light refreshments will also be served.

Join us for HuskyADAPT’s Mid-Year Design Review, where our teams will present their prototypes/solutions and have the opportunity to receive feedback and answer questions about their current designs. Come to NAN 181 on February 26th to hear more about a wheelchair umbrella, mouth stylus holder, desktop “little room,” sensory-enhanced embroidered books, volume-controlled sipping cup, and an accessible library technology system! This event is open to everyone in the HuskyADAPT community.

When: Thursday, February 15th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP (Note: This event will be held on West campus, please plan accordingly)

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Fix-it workshop on February 15th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm PST on the UW campus. This event will involve troubleshooting and repairing some of our yellow toys (preview of the Yellow Toy Club)! You do NOT need to be lead toy adapter certified/be a part of the Yellow Toy Club to join us for this event. It is open to anyone in the HuskyADAPT community regardless of experience level, but RSVP is required. Masking policies will be in place in accordance with UW guidelines. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions. 

When: Saturday, February 10th | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: KCLS Bellevue Makerspace

Join HuskyADAPT at the KCLS Bellevue Makerspace to create accessible toys for our local community! This event is restricted to individuals 12 years and older. Please register on the KCLS website here: Adapt Toys | Events | King County Library System (bibliocommons.com)

When: Thursday, February 1st | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP (Note: This event will be held on West campus, please plan accordingly)

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on February 1st 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. Masking policies will be in place in accordance with UW guidelines. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.

When: Tuesday, January 30th | 5:30 pm

Where: HUB 334

Join us on Tuesday, January 30 at 5:30 pm in HUB 334 for the HuskyADAPT Winter Community Meeting! Hear about cutting-edge designs by our design teams, get updates on HuskyADAPT happenings, and explore opportunities to contribute to accessibility initiatives. Let's gather, share, and inspire! Please reach out to miahoff@uw.edu with any access needs or questions.

Date: Thu Jan 25 2024

Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Zillow Commons, University of Washington

Hey there! We're thrilled to invite you to the Ben Taskar Center Memorial Lecture and Accessibility Event. Join us on January 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM for a showcase of student work in the Zillow Commons in the Gates Center at UW. Then, at 3:30 PM we will welcome Dragomir Anguelov, Distinguished Researcher at Waymo, to present the Ben Taskar Memorial Distinguished Lecture.

We're excited to bring together experts, enthusiasts, and advocates who share a passion for making the world a more inclusive place. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an unforgettable day at the Taskar Center Memorial Lecture and Annual Accessibility Event. We can't wait to see you there

UW GoBabyGo is gearing up for our next big build in January! We are hoping to adapt 10 custom ride-on cars for families, so if you've been thinking about getting involved, this is your chance! Volunteers can register using the link below, and if you have any questions, feel free to shoot us a message at gobabygo@uw.edu. We hope to see you in January!

When: Thursday, February 1st | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Location sent after RSVP (Note: This event will be held on West campus, please plan accordingly)

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on February 1st 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. Masking policies will be in place in accordance with UW guidelines. Contact Jaelynn Hunt-Osburn (jaelynnh@uw.edu) with any questions.