DAC New - Disability Action Center North East Washington

06/17/2026

Wish you knew more about cooking and meal planning? This webinar is designed for people with neurodiversity in mind. Easy to understand you will come away with skills for kitchen safety, step by step cooking, meal planning and budgeting and more.

This online educational program will give you independent living skills to plan and cook your own healthy meals.

06/17/2026

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) offers a free library service for anyone in Washington State who has difficulty reading standard print.

🧠 If you have a traumatic brain injury that makes reading print difficult, you could be eligible!

📚 WTBBL offers over 170,000 audiobooks and 75 magazines in an ever-growing collection of materials.

📙 Books and magazines are available free by mail with a provided digital talking book player or by downloading with our free BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) app on a smart phone or tablet.

🙂 There are no waiting lists, no due dates, and all titles are available whenever you want them.

📬 If you choose the mail service, WTBBL can tailor book selections to your interests, favorite authors or series. Readers’ advisors and librarians are available Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00 to help with book requests and answer questions. The free digital talking book player is designed to be easy to use, with large buttons, spoken button descriptions, distinct colors and shapes, and a long-lasting battery.

📱 If you prefer using the BARD app, WTBBL staff can help you learn how to use it and troubleshoot any issues. BARD’s interface is designed to be simple to use and only requires Wi-Fi or cellular to download a book, not to listen to it.

➡️ To apply, visit their website at wtbbl.org and select “apply” to access the application for service. A professional must certify your qualifying print disability. You can also call WTBBL at 206-615-0400, and staff can help complete and certify your application over the phone.
https://www.sos.wa.gov/washington-talking-book-braille-library?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Starting June 22, 2026, the library building is open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30-5. Please call 206-615-0400, or email [email protected] for questions.

06/16/2026

This is an important safety message from Avista (12PM on 6/16/26)

"We are monitoring high-fire-risk weather conditions that are likely to begin in the next 1-4 hours.

Due to forecast extreme weather conditions including red flag warning, Avista is activating a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to shut off power in the areas of northwest Spokane in Indian Trail to reduce the risk of wildfire at around 1:00 pm today. This proactive de-energization should affect about 1800 customers. After the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) occurs, we will not turn the power back on until the high fire risk has passed, and conditions are safe."

Be sure Avista has your current contact information so we can reach you concerning potential outages. To update your information, visit myavista.com/profile or call us at (800) 227-9187.

06/16/2026

Our offices will be closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth- We are always closed on Fridays, so we will resume regular business hours on Monday.

06/16/2026

Did U Know? 1 in 10 falls for people over 65 lead to injury and even death? This article offers tips an resources to help keep you safe.

Falling turns out to be the leading cause of injury for people over 65. One in four Americans report they have fallen, and 1 in 10 falls lead to serious injury and even death. The reason we fall as we get older isn’t that complicated. Vision problems, foot pain, nerve issues, and general weakness ...

06/15/2026

The Disability Action Center Northeast Washington (DAC NEW) is looking for resource vendors for the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebration. Countless factors can intersect with disability which can alter how someone experiences that disability—race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and much more. This is why this event focuses on multiculturalism and intersectionality!

Theme:
Bridging Communities

When:
July 25th from 11AM – 3PM

Where:
Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA

Join us for the Disability Action Center’s premier event in Riverfront Park by the fountain. This free event has live entertainment, speakers, a kids’ area, resources, a wheelchair obstacle course and raffle prizes. And the first 150 people can get free food from our vendors!

For more information on being a vendor, please call Erin at (509) 338-8738.

Click the link to download our vendor application.

Join us in celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. We support inclusion inner communities by removing barriers to people with disabilities. Enjoy a free resource fair, live music, speakers, Free food...

06/15/2026

Join in on our Community Fishing Group! To join contact 509 606 4639 [email protected]

06/13/2026

Join Rural Resources on Wednesday, June 18 in Colville from 1:00-2:30 pm for a free Brain Health & Dementia Awareness Seminar. During this seminar, discussion will be about cognitive decline prevention & risk factors, early detection & symptoms, local dementia resources, and more.

This event will take place at the WSU Extension Office in Colville - 986 S Main St. Please call to register: 509-684-8421 x 8206.

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Join us Wednesday, June 18 in Colville from 1:00-2:30 pm for a free Brain Health & Dementia Awareness Seminar. During this seminar, we'll talk about cognitive decline prevention & risk factors, early detection & symptoms, local dementia resources, and more.

This event will take place at the WSU Extension Office in Colville - 986 S Main St. Please call to register: 509-684-8421 x 8206.

Learn more: rr

06/13/2026

DAC New - Disability Action Center North East Washington is at Spokane Pride until 4PM today! Find us near the gondola in Riverfront Park, Spokane!

06/12/2026

Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike
June 20 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

They bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran su***de. For veterans, active duty, guard and reserves. Not your typical hike, this is a 22K urban adventure packed with fun games, social stops every hour or so, and a tribe of veterans who know how to blend humor with healing. Grab your shorts! Service animals welcome.

Register here.

Can’t afford to attend? You can get a promo code to attend for free!