July

Newsletter

2026

Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate disability identity and community, mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and push for full inclusion in everyday life.

DSC News

The 2026 Buddy Walk Opening NEXT WEEK! 💙

The countdown is almost over...registration officially opens next week! Keep an eye on your inbox for the official registration email, and be sure to follow our social media for live updates, exciting announcements, and everything you need to know as we kick off the best day of the year!

Let's go teams! 🎉

10.11.26

Woodland Park Zoo

10am-1pm

Fall Program Registration Coming Soon!

We’re excited to welcome families back for another season of growth with the return of all our current programs including Therapies, Connection Groups, Adult Program offerings, and more.

Registration details and upcoming schedules will be sent via email soon.

Upcoming Events

DSC Disability Pride Picnic

Friday, July 31st

3:30-5:30pm

Crossroads Park, Bellevue

Join us for our 2nd annual DSC Picnic as we celebrate our amazing community. Bring a blanket and the whole family, then enjoy an afternoon at the accessible water park and playground with friends, both old and new. We'll have food, drinks, music, and plenty of opportunities to connect.

We hope you'll join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Disability Pride together!

Disability Awareness Day with the Mariners

Sunday, July 5th

T-Mobile Park

A huge thank you to the Olerud family for stopping by DSC this month and helping make history by bringing the first-ever Disability Awareness Day to the Mariners!

We're so grateful for their support in creating a day that celebrates inclusion and our incredible community. We can't wait to see everyone at the ballpark this Sunday.

This event is currently sold out.

We're Giving Away 2 Spots Per Program!

Join either or both of the below programs free of charge.

These services can be crucial for families, and we want to ensure that no parent or caregiver misses out on the opportunity.

Please email megan@dscpugetsound.org to claim!

First come first served.

Addressing Behavior and Creating Community (ABCC)

July 27th-30th

4:00-5:00pm

Virtual via Teams

Looking for practical tools, support, and connection with other families who truly understand? Join us for (ABCC), a behavior strategy learning group for parents, guardians, caregivers, and family members of individuals with IDDs of all ages.

Education Allies

July 15th, 22nd, and 29th

5:00-6:00pm

DSC Campus

Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. This supportive course is designed for parents and caregivers of school-aged children with IDDs who want to better understand the public school system and feel more confident advocating for their child’s needs.

July Community Happenings

27th Annual

Megarama Day

Saturday, August 15th

Megarama Day is a fun-filled adventure at M bar C Ranch, a mini wild west town, dedicated to people with Down syndrome and their loved ones from the Pacific Northwest located on Whidbey Island.

If interested please contact: Louise Avery @ 206.295.2147 or MegaramaDay@comcast.net

Kindering Parent Education:

Complete Guide to Potty Training

This presentation incorporates current research and developmentally appropriate practices to help young children to become independent with toileting. We will share tips and tricks to make this process as smooth as possible for children and adults.

When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 12:00-1:00pm OR 6:00-7:00pm

Where: Zoom

Registration and More Info