Mainstay at Seattle Central

10/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating partnership in action!

At the ask of the Community Employment Alliance (CEA), Mainstay coordinated a visit to Microsoft to highlight how DVR, Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) like Mainstay, and employers work together to create meaningful employment opportunities.
Mark Dixon (DVR) and Gillian Welch (CBRE/Microsoft) met with Mainstay client Brian to celebrate his first paid job with ABM at Microsoft.
Coordinated by Dena Varriale, the visit brought key partners together to recognize Brian’s success and the collaboration that helped make it possible. 👏 Congratulations, Brian!

10/01/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent” and we plan on doing just that. Mainstay is thrilled to be continually welcoming new employers on board to our supported employment program; creating pathways to awesome jobs for our community members!

We encourage you to take a moment this month to learn about disability employment issues, inclusivity in the workplace and how our industry is working together to make sure valuable opportunities for job seekers with disabilities stay front and center ✨ Want to learn more about what we do? Message us!

Visit dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam for more info and follow us here for what Mainstay has going on!

09/16/2026

It’s Disability Voting Rights Week! Make a plan, check your registration, vote early and know what’s on your ballot!

“Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW), September 14-18, 2026, is a nonpartisan movement hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities’ REV UP campaign. DVRW is about advocating for accessible futures, celebrating community, and building power.
DVRW was created by grassroots disabled activists. DVRW is a cross-disability, cross-movement week of action and celebration. We invite all community members and allies to join us.”




American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)

09/11/2026

Nice work, Buddy!!

08/27/2026

We wanted to share with you one of our favorite client success stories today!

Roxann knew she could do the job.

After years working at Fred Meyer, she knew the deli inside and out. What she wanted next was the chance to lead.

When others weren't sure she was ready, Roxann never doubted herself. She advocated for her goals, pursued new opportunities, and took a leap into management.

Today, Roxann manages the deli at one of Fred Meyer's highest-volume stores.

It's tempting to make Mainstay the hero of this story. But we're not.

Roxann is.

She chose what she wanted. She took the risk. She earned the job.

Because of supporters like you, people with disabilities have someone in their corner as they build the lives they choose. And when they're ready to lead, we're right behind them. 💙

08/07/2026

Congratulations to our friend and colleague, Nathan, Executive Director at Community Center for being recognized by the Seattle Storm in the first-ever Inclusion Night on Monday, August 10!

The evening is built around inclusion, accessibility, and visibility in sports. Summit has been invited to table, and a few of us will be there in the Storm Surge Collective.

If you would like to join us, here are the details.

Monday, August 10 | 7:00 pm
Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky
Climate Pledge Arena
Discounted tickets:

Check out this promotion!

07/22/2026

A Sparkling Congratulations to Mainstay friend and client Michelle! She is celebrating having just received a Service Award in honor of 30 years (30!!!) of meaningful employment with King County’s Dept. of Judicial Administration, most recently in the role of SEP Associate II.

Outside of work Michelle is a competitive cross-country skier with the Skihawks Racing Team! She also won a silver medal in 2013 while competing with Team USA in the Special Olympics in South Korea (I mean come on!) ⛷️

When we talk about dedication and loyalty this is exactly what we mean ✨✨✨

Michelle (center) is shown here with her Mom and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay ✨
📸: Dena Varriale van Vliet

07/18/2026

Mainstay ❤️'s Jimothy! He's won us over with his fierce determination, incredible speed and love bug eyes.

06/29/2026

Mainstay clients Zak and Gordon had a total blast at Seattle Public Utilities Annual Carnival last week! Here they are with their job coaches Dena and Sharon 🎢🎟️
Both Zak and Gordon work for SPU as Office and Maintenance Aides, roles they love and learn so much from ✨✨
Reach out to us via DM or email (link in profile) if you want to learn about how introducing supported employment to your workplace can provide life changing opportunities for job seekers with disabilities!

06/23/2026

Sharing this amazing photo and Thank You note that was sent by students Henry, Kelly, Emily and Niko to their coaches Dena, Sharon and Marci here at Mainstay:

From a class at Seattle Public Schools Bridges Transition Program Providence Swedish:

“Here’s a big THANK YOU from all of us to ALL OF YOU! As we leave for Summer Break, we want to express our gratitude. Thank you for your kindness, guidance, and amazing services. We appreciate you so very much. Have a great summer!”

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