FOREST BATHING

FOREST BATHING: Reflective Meditation & Self-Care   Forest Bathing is a wellness activity that involves immersing oneself in nature while practicing intentional mindfulness. Don’t worry! “Forest bathing” is probably NOT what you are envisioning at this...

Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month: 5 Disability Activists You Should Know   March is recognized as Women’s History Month. While we should work with intention to recognize and celebrate the phenomenal achievements of extraordinary women during each and every month of the...

Breaking Ground on a New Inclusive Playground

The City of Mountlake Terrace Prepares to Break Ground on a New Inclusive Playground   The City of Mountlake Terrace is preparing to break ground on a new playground at Ballinger Park. The playground is intended to provide an accessible and inclusive play space...

Special Olympics Washington

Community Recreation Spotlight: Special Olympics Washington The opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities is important for everyone. Details related to the “where,” “what” and “how” of our participation in sports and recreation may vary, but...

All Are Welcome

 READ-ALOUD: All Are Welcome Pencils sharpened in their case. Bells are ringing, let’s make haste. School’s beginning, dreams to chase. All are welcome here. Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms no...

Celebrating the Retirement of Executive Director

Celebrating the Retirement of Executive Director Shayne Nagel Following Years of Advocacy, Support and Leadership On February 28th, The Arc of Snohomish County held a very special Zoom meeting for staff members to celebrate the retirement of Executive Director Shayne...

U.S. Nordic Skier Erin Martin

  Cheering on Local Paralympian: U.S. Nordic Skier Erin Martin   Erin Martin, an internationally ranked athlete and Seattle native, will compete as part of the U.S. Women’s Nordic Skiing Team at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, in Beijing, China. The games...

Show Your Stripes on Rare Disease

Show Your Stripes on Rare Disease Day, Feb. 28th   On February 28th, communities and families around the world recognize Rare Disease Day by raising awareness and advocating for issues and policies that impact the Rare Disease community. A disease or diagnosis is...

Creating a Self-Care Strategy in THREE Steps!

Creating a Self-Care Strategy in THREE Steps! The buzz about “self-care” is everywhere! It is difficult these days to access any social media platform without scrolling across one or two (or three or four…) mentions of self-care. Whether it is a friend sharing about...

Recognizing Erica Knapp

Celebrating Parent Recognition Month — February 2022 Recognizing Erica Knapp, a Community Advocate and Mom of Three   In Washington state, the month of February is celebrated as Parent Recognition Month by Seattle’s Child magazine and the Washington State...