Empowering Strides

10/09/2026

Who do you think won? 🍓🏆

10/08/2026

Someone very special has a BIRTHDAY TODAY!!! IT'S JOELLE!! We absolutely LOVE this special gal. Joelle is one of those people who somehow keeps a million things moving at once. She teaches lessons, manages our amazing volunteers, and posts most of what you see here on social media (not this 😉). She does all of it with her whole heart AND does it all while attending graduate school!

She cares deeply about our riders, our volunteers, our horses, and this organization, and it shows in everything she does.

🎉 🎉 Happy Birthday Joelle!! We are so lucky to have you on our team, I hope this next year is totally stress free and VERY chill 😉. 🎉 🎉

10/08/2026

UW Research Study Opportunity for Families!

The University of Washington is looking for families of children and teens with autism, ages 8-17, to participate in a study testing a new toothbrushing app designed to support independent brushing.

Interested or want to learn more?
Contact: [email protected]

Please share with families who may be interested! 💜

09/28/2026

This is a great opportunity!

Yes! Spots are available for our October 17 Wings for® All event at SeaTac International Airport

Want to participate? https://bit.ly/Wings_participant
Want to volunteer? https://bit.ly/Wings_volunteer

Questions? Email Stacia at [email protected]

Wings for All® is a practice program to help reduce stress for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. The experience includes checking in for boarding passes, going through TSA security screening, waiting in the boarding area, and boarding an aircraft.

Please note: Participants 18 and older will need a Real ID. You must be registered to participate.

University of Washington Autism Center Seattle Children's Autism Center
The Arc - Washington State The Arc of Snohomish County
Highline Special Needs Parent Teacher Association Shoreline Special Education PTSA Northshore Special Education Community PTSA Seattle Special Education PTSA Bellevue Special Services - PTA Council Committee Lake Washington PTSA Special Education Group Federal Way Special Education PTA Issaquah Special Education PTSA Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Special Education and Disabilities - SED Committee

09/28/2026

Proof that our volunteers are absolute superheroes! Volunteer Audrey had some extra time during her volunteer shift and gave the washrack some extra TLC. Thank you Audrey! 💪✨🤩

09/18/2026

Thank you so much to the Star Spangled Classic for hosting the 8th annual CHAMPS class (Challenged Horsemen and American Paints class). We also want to give a huge thank you to Patty Baker for organizing the WSPHC and including the CHAMPS class. Five of our riders were able to attend the show and ride horses who were loaned to us for the class. Thank you to each and every horse and owner for always making this a fantastic experience for our riders! This event is always the highlight of their year.

09/16/2026

We were so excited to receive our first Stateline Tack Donation! Thank you to an anonymous donor for these new items. If you would like to donate items from our wish list, check out this link below!

https://www.statelinetack.com/pages/rescue/empowering-strides

09/10/2026

🏈 It's Football Season ! 🏈

We’re opening applications for an opportunity to be chosen to attend a Seattle football home game at Lumen Field! 💚💙

Eligibility: Washington State resident with a child or young adult, ages 0–25, with an autism diagnosis.

One application per family. One family will
be chosen for each home game.

Application spaces are limited, so apply early!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Empowering Strides! We hope you have a safe and fun long weekend!

09/04/2026

Our horses have been enjoying their seasonal treats as the summer harvest has arrived!