This article is authored by Scot Nelson, Co-Chair of the Seattle Disability Commission. Scot has not received funding from the City of Seattle or the Seattle Disability Commission for travel, research, or for these interviews. The opportunity to interview coincided with research being conducted abroad by the independent Principal Investigator…. [ Keep reading ]
SOCR’s team of hardworking staff, whose commitment to equity and service makes makes our work possible.
The Seattle Disability Commission (SDC) is accepting applications from community volunteers. Commissioners make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments about programs, policies, and practices that increase participation of people with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life. People who are passionate about promoting equity, access,… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle Commissions exist to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on issues related to the communities they represent. The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) leads four of the City’s Commissions: This fall, the World Affairs Council contacted SOCR and offered an opportunity for our Commissions… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle and the Seattle Office for Civil Rights is seeking candidates to serve on our four advisory commissions: Seattle Disability Commission, Seattle Human Rights Commission, Seattle LGBTQ Commission, and Seattle Women’s Commissi
The Seattle Disability Commission (SDC) has chosen the awardees for the 2021 Inclusion Jubilee awards. Each year, the SDC hosts an event featuring and highlighting people in the community who work to advance disability rights and justice. There are five different award categories: Lifetime Dianne Laurine Achievement Award Public Policy… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Disability Commission seeks applications to fill vacancies on the Commission. The Commission is seeking individuals passionate about working with local government officials to improve experiences within the disability communities. Commissioners have the opportunity to promote positive change by working with community groups and individuals to identify areas of concern, by… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Disability Commission (SDC) has now opened nominations for their 2021 Inclusion Jubilee awards. Each year, the SDC hosts an event featuring and highlighting people in the community who work to advance disability rights and justice. There are five different award categories. Full descriptions of each award and its… [ Keep reading ]
