Mainstay at Seattle Central

06/10/2026

SHARING VIA !
Survey alert for our community members!
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To improve accessibility in the public right-of-way, SDOT is working to update our current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. We need your help identifying where and how we can make Seattle’s public right-of-way more accessible.

Do you experience barriers when trying to access places you need to go, like no curb ramps, difficulty using sidewalks getting to bus stops, or a lack of accessible parking? Do you have priority destinations and locations you'd like SDOT to focus on?

Please take their survey by Tuesday, September 15 to make your voice heard. Use the link in their profile and click "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Survey".

06/06/2026

Everyone….Stop what you are doing so you can vote for Hsiao-Ching Chou for Favorite Chef! She is my friend, my neighbor, and a bad ass chef. She does so much for others, such as work with the Board at the Food Bank and our at Seattle Central!!! She could win $25K with which she is going to mentor an intern!!! Let’s GOOOO!! 🥟🍲🍜🥘🥢🍽️

06/06/2026

Hi Mainstay Community!!! One of our incredible supporters and local Seattle cookbook author, Hsiao-Ching Chou is asking for your support to become a Favorite Chef! She does so much for our community on Board of Ballard Food Bank and Mainstay at Seattle Central!!!Please take a moment to VOTE!🥟🥢🍽️🦪🍜🍲

https://favchef.com/2026/hsiao-ching-chou?fbclid=IwdGRjcASRJwhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeQahSJpMKTAWpjdaEvoVZ8QWYXVEtWAxW6sdhPo7qmivE7JoGOjcm5Jxdai0_aem_j9BLw_vUTlz4NoYAMpElpQ

One chef will win $25k, a feature in Taste of Home, and a cooking experience with Carla hall.

06/04/2026

We had such a good time meeting so many families, teachers and fellow nonprofits last week at the King County Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair!
It’s so important for our community to know what resources are available to them while planning educational and recreational activities, plus employment opportunities, for their family members / students ✨ Thanks for having us

05/28/2026

What a thrill! Harvard University, way to knock it out of the park!

05/26/2026

Mark your calendars! Mainstay will be tabling at the King County Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair - this Thursday, May 28th 9am-2pm!
Follow the link below to register, and hope to see you there!
Microsoft Conference Center Building 33, 16070 NE 36th Way, Redmond, WA 98052

This is a FREE community event that welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or delays, their families, caregivers, service providers, teachers, employers, and other interested community members.

Register today: kingcounty.gov/disabilities-fair

05/21/2026

Happy Retirement and Congratulations to Mainstay client Gerald (pictured left)! Gerald has had an incredible 27 year long career with the Dept. of Design, Construction and Land Use as an Administrative Support team member.

To see this happen in real time and be able to celebrate Gerald’s success is truly ideal, and what we strive for every day when working to place our incredible clients into meaningful roles right here in Seattle. So proud. 🎉

Also a huge Congrats to Gerald’s job coach Carey Thomas, who has supported and guided him for years alongside a fantastic workplace team.
On to your next adventure! ✨✨✨

05/05/2026

1985–2026 | 40+ Years of Making Dream Jobs Happen

Will you give $40 today to help Mainstay continue opening doors to meaningful employment?

Every gift matters.
$40 provides work essentials like shoes, interview clothes, gas money, or a watch
$40 supports job orientation and early-day success
$40 helps polish resumes and cover letters
$400 covers required job trainings
$4,000 supports job seekers with on-the-job coaching
Link in profile ✨✨✨
Second Image: Clara working hard with Espresso Vivace!

04/23/2026

Beep-Beep! Mainstay client spotlight!

Huge congratulations to OLS Graduate Brian, shown here on his first day of work with ABM Parking at Microsoft Redmond Campus, where he began his role as a Parking Ambassador this week. 🚗🚙

This marks the first ABM Supported Employment placement at Microsoft, and it’s an exciting milestone. Brian is already off to a great start—he’s enthusiastic, engaged, and clearly a natural when it comes to customer service. Go Brian!

Let us help you find amazing employees! Reach out to learn more about supported employment and how you can help create a truly inclusive, rewarding workforce ⚡️

04/15/2026

Sharing via the WA State Dept. of Social and Health Services!

"Everyone who receives services from the Developmental Disabilities Community Services division has the right to participate in their own service planning. In this episode our Client Rights series, Ivanova Smith interviews Michelle Sturdevant-Case and people with lived experience to find out what this right means to them."

To watch the rest of the series, visit DDCS Client Rights via YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1tUPq5ofBGKD8ymHlfnqPWu8Ko_iajW&si=xjPDFq-vUteLvQra

https://youtu.be/8Z4ZiRuYvWE?si=dUlNdxFvS6rEPgp1

Join host Ivanova Smith for a series of videos on the rights of people with developmental disabilities who receive services from DDCS.