The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board was held by mail, with ballots tabulated on the evening of Tuesday, November 19. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received a total of 121 ballots. Two positions were up for election and the results are as follows: Candidate terms will… [ Keep reading ]
Meet Marta. This summer our team put out a call to inviting the community to share stories that relate to disability, disability history, and disability activism in Seattle. We received a bundle of ideas — you all are a treasure trove of experiences and memories! One submission came from Marta… [ Keep reading ]
By Beverly Aarons By the 1990’s, Seattle had made a name for itself as a deafblind Mecca by offering a level of community support and specialized services rarely found elsewhere in the country. And the founding of the DeafBlind Service Center (DBSC) in 1986 was critical to etching that narrative… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that 1 in 4 American adults have a disability? Although this accounts for roughly 42.5 million people, accessibility support and infrastructure are still lacking across the U.S. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are taking a look back at the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of 1411 Boylston Avenue during its meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to the meeting agenda. Meeting… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Lake Court Apartments at 2012 43rd Avenue E during its meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked… [ Keep reading ]
The International Special Review District (ISRD) Board is hosting its annual election of board members. The election will be held by mail-in ballot only. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Community members who are registered for this election will receive… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Stewart House at 10455 Maplewood Place SW during its meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Pike Place Market Historical Commission are seeking three new members to serve on the Commission. The openings are for: The Pike Place Market Historical Commission is a governmental body that reviews and makes decisions about proposed changes to use and design within the Pike Place… [ Keep reading ]
By Colin Wilfrid In 2025, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will reach its 35th anniversary. Signed into federal law in 1990, the ADA is quite possibly the most important piece of disability rights legislation in United States history. This law has been responsible for elevators in multi-story buildings, handicap… [ Keep reading ]
