When: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Mechanical Engineering Building Room 246
Zoom Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97165059007

Come learn about HuskyADAPT’s plans for Spring Quarter, including our officer elections! We will also be working with the Project Sidewalk team to map and assess accessible sidewalks to improve urban infrastructure for people with disabilities. Bring a computer (mouse is also helpful) to get mapping, and learn more about Project Sidewalk here. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Contact Mia Hoffman (miahoff@uw.edu) with any questions or access needs. 

When: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mechanical Engineering Building

We have more green toys ready to be donated and are planning to host another toy drive on March 29th from 9-10:30 am. If you are interested in receiving free adapted toys, please fill out the form below! During the event, there will be a table of adapted toys with switches that can be picked up. It will be inside 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: Monday, March 3rd, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: UW Nanoengineering Building, Room 181

This quarter, the design teams have been working hard prototyping solutions for accessibility needs within the community! Through three ‘Prototyping Hackfests’ and weekly team meetings, along with the use of prototyping techniques from 3D printing to wireframing, they have taken their designs from the ideation stage to the production stage! Join us on March 3rd from 6:00 - 7:00 PM to give them feedback on their designs!

When: Friday, Febuary 28th, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Location sent after RSVP 

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on February 28th 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, Febuary 27, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Nanoengineering 181

Come to our community meeting to learn more about HuskyADAPT, ongoing club activities and programs, and learn how to build an accessible switch! We will be building low-cost paddle switches that will be donated along with our adapted toys. There will also be some snacks!

When: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2) Room 371 or join the zoom link

The tentatively scheduled chat will feature one of CREATE’s community partners and will be led by Kathleen Quin Voss, CREATE Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager, along with the community partner. Details forthcoming.

To request accommodation, email oliviapb@uw.edu at least a few days before a meeting.

Coffee provided. (You’re encouraged to bring your own mug!) We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: William H. Foege Genome Sciences (GNOM) Room 060 or join the zoom link

Lecture Title: "Neurotechnology to promote long-term recovery after brain and spinal cord injury”

Chet Moritz received his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, studying the neuromechanics of human movement. A post-doc at the University of Colorado introduced him to the neural control of dexterous hand movements, while a second post-doc at the University of Washington began his interest in brain computer interfaces and neural devices to treat paralysis. He is now the CJ and Elizabeth Hwang endowed professor in the departments Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rehabilitation Medicine and Neurobiology & Biophysics at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also serves as the Co-director for the Center for Neurotechnology. His research team focus on developing and testing novel neurotechnologies to restore movement and other functions after spinal cord injury, stroke, and for children with cerebral palsy.

When: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Mechanical Engineering Building

We will also be having another toy donation event on February 22. If you are interested in receiving free adapted toys, please fill out the form below! During the event, there will be a table adapted toys with switches that can be picked up. 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: Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2) or join the zoom link

The Winter 2025 CREATE Accessibility Seminar is a chance for CREATE students and affiliates to share their research and discuss topics related to accessibility research. In-person and remote over Zoom.

This quarter, CREATE Accessibility Seminars share a day/time/location with CREATE Coffee Chats.
Designated Coffee Chat dates: January 22, 29 and February 12, 19, 26 (subject to change)

Please sign up for the Accessibility Seminar in advance to help us plan.

If you’re a CREATE student or affiliate who would like to share your research, or someone who would like to learn more about the accessibility research happening at UW, we would love to have you!

When: Friday, Febuary 14, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Location sent after RSVP 

We will be hosting a Toy Adaptation workshop on February 14th 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, Feb 6, 2025, 12 – 1 PM
Where: Zoom Link | Teaching Critical Literacy of AI RSVP

Calvin Pollak, Assistant Teaching Professor in UW’s Department of English, will share how instructors can help students take a critical approach to using generative AI.

The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. This event will include live-captioning services. If you need additional disability accommodations, please reach out to the UW Disability Services Office (DSO). When contacting DSO at dso@uw.edu, please share the event details listed in the event registration form.

When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Maple Hall | Room 217

Join CREATE postdoc Bethany Sloane and learn how to make adapted books! Adapted books have added sensory materials, pages that are easier to turn, and other modifications to increase engagement with early literacy for children with disabilities. This event is limited to 30 participants, so filling out the Adapted Books Workshop RSVP is required to attend. 

When: Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2) or join the zoom link

The Winter 2025 CREATE Accessibility Seminar is a chance for CREATE students and affiliates to share their research and discuss topics related to accessibility research. In-person and remote over Zoom.

This quarter, CREATE Accessibility Seminars share a day/time/location with CREATE Coffee Chats.
Designated Coffee Chat dates: January 22, 29 and February 12, 19, 26 (subject to change)

Please sign up for the Accessibility Seminar in advance to help us plan.

If you’re a CREATE student or affiliate who would like to share your research, or someone who would like to learn more about the accessibility research happening at UW, we would love to have you!

When: Saturday, February 1st, 2025 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Where: Bellevue Library (1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004)

RSVP form opens January 25th at 11:30 AM.

UW’s HuskyADAPT team will teach you how to modify battery-powered toys to make them accessible to folks with disabilities. Learn basic soldering skills while you help create accessible toys for the community. Adapted toys will be distributed to community organizations and families, ensuring that everyone has the right to play.

For adults and teens ages 12 and older.

Please register. Due to the high temperatures of our soldering irons, ages 11 and younger will not be admitted into the event. 

Waivers are required for the use of soldering stations. Ages 17 and younger must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian and be accompanied by an adult. 

Please wear close-toed shoes and long hair tied back.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

When: Saturday, February 1st, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Mechanical Engineering Building 

We have more green toys ready to be donated and are planning to host another toy drive on February 1st. If you are interested in receiving free adapted toys, please fill out the form below! During the event, there will be a table adapted toys with switches that can be picked up. 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, January 17, 2025 | 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: 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.