Featured News from Northwest Center
News Updates 2023:
King5 News: Northwest Center helps connect people with disabilities to jobs in Seattle area
Read the 2022 Northwest Center Annual Report: Annual Report (PDF)
Press Release: Argus Janitorial is now OneNorth Integrated Facility Solutions
UHQ News Spokane: Washington Legislature approves capital budget, including funding for Spokane projects
Facility Executive: An Inclusive Workforce is Good for Business and Your Teams
West Seattle Blog: Here's what people dropped off during spring West Seattle recycle/reuse event
UHQ News Spokane: Value Village Wins in Court Case against Washington State
West Seattle Blog: Three Weeks until Recycle/Reuse Event
Bonner County Daily Bee: Winter Ridge gives back to community
Forbes: Paving the Way for Diversity in America's Evolving Employment Market
Press Release: Northwest Center Integrated Facility Services Unite Under a New Brand with the Same Top-quality Services and Commitment to Inclusion
KING5 Seattle: Seattle Symphony Orchestra Premieres 'Together, This Journey,' Composed with Northwest Center Clients
The New York Times: The Best Live Conversations on Times Journalism: For Disabled Americans, Employment is Soaring
NonStop Local Spokane: Community reacts to new Value Village in Shadle Park
Thomson Reuters: Welcome to 2023: ESG & employees still win even in economic uncertainty
News Updates 2022:
The New York Times & Northwest Center in Conversation: Employment of disabled people is up. Is remote work the future?
USA Today: A reality check on the American workforce: Time to invest in people with disabilities
The New York Times: For Disabled Workers, a Tight Labor Market Opens New Doors
KREM2: Spokane holds annual Access Spokane Job and Resource Fair in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
B-Town Blog: Meet Tanner of Discover Burien’s ‘Team Clean Sweep’
Puget Sound Business Journal: 40 Under 40: Natalie Herrera, Northwest Center
The University of Washington: Student Discards Help the Local Community
KIRO 7: Local woman shares experiences navigating workforce in wheelchair, helps others understand ‘ableism’
NPR Business: A new work anxiety: Will I be penalized for working from home?
Inc. Magazine: Want a More Inclusive Workplace? Great, but Don't Overlook Disabled Individuals
KIRO 7: YOUR VOICES: Northwest Center working to make workforce more inclusive
Work Inspired podcast: Disability, DEI and How to Equip Your Space for the Whole Employee
Fast Company: COVID showed us how to create work that finally includes people with disabilities
Seattle’s Child: Early education is in crisis, but local services can help
Puget Sound Business Journal: The Great Re-Engagement: Shifting mindsets for disability inclusion in the workplace
Love in Action podcast: Marcel Schwantes interviews Northwest Center CEO Gene Boes
Seattle Medium: Northwest Center Names Courtney McGhee As New Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Engagement Coordinator
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Courtney McGhee
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Natalie Herrera
Press Release: Natalie Herrera Named Design & Marketing Director
Press Release: Northwest Center Expands Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives with New Role
Recognition: Senior Employment Consultant Shannon Ramsey named Direct Support Professional of the Year for the State of Washington by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
Video: Disability-Inclusive Workplace is a Success with Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc.
Inc. Magazine: 5 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Inclusive for What Is Now the Largest Minority Population
Seattle Times: Breaking barriers: Create an inclusive workplace that works for all
News Updates 2021:
Newport (WA) Miner: Thrifting a Force for Good
Press Release: Northwest Center Services Sells Private Sector Operations of Puget Sound Laundry Services (2021)
KING5 Seattle: Puyallup holiday light display collects donations for charity in final year
Press Release: Bean Box Wins 2021 Governor’s Award for Small Private Employer (2021)
Press Release: Northwest Center Virtual Derby Event Wins National Recognition in 2021 Ragan Communications CSR & Diversity Awards (2021)
Auburn (WA) Reporter: IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King County
South Seattle Emerald: Local South End Summer Programs Thrive with $1 Million in Support from DEEL
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Laura Kneedler
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Jenn Ramirez Robson
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Volker "VW" Wellmann
Press Release: Laura Kneedler named Chief Mission Officer (2021)
Press Release: Jenn Ramirez Robson joins Northwest Center as Vice President of Employment Services (2021)
Press Release: Volker “VW” Wellmann joins as Senior Vice President of Northwest Center Integrated Facility Services (2021)
KING5 Seattle: Northwest Center continues to be a champion of inclusion
Seattle Times: How inclusive early learning benefits children, families, communities and the workforce
Seattle Times: 50 years after Education for All, what’s next for inclusive education?
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Debra Lea Tan
Press Release: Northwest Center Employment Specialist Debra Tan Recognized as a National Leader in Supporting Individuals with Disabilities (2021)
Seattle Times: Build on legacy of moms who opened schools to disabled students
Puget Sound Business Journal: Thought Leader Forum: The Business Case for Disability Inclusion (Video)
KXLY Spokane & Coeur D’Alene: With job demand high, local agency encourages businesses to hire those with disabilities
Seattle Times: Can disability inclusion strengthen your workforce?
New York Times: ‘I Really Loved My Job’: Why the Pandemic Has Hit These Workers Harder
KOMO News Seattle: Are too many infants, toddlers missing out on critical therapies during pandemic?
Seattle Times: Inclusive strategies create space for all kids in early learning
Everett (WA) Herald: How moms in a VW van achieved a civil rights milestone in ’71
Seattle Times: Disability inclusion in the workplace creates opportunities for all
Puget Sound Business Journal: Panel shares why strong leadership is essential for strong partnerships
Press Release: Northwest Center Employment Services Expands into Idaho (2021)
News Updates 2020 and Earlier:
Press Release: Northwest Center Enters Print Industry, Acquires Lithtex NW (2020)
Article: Children’s development can’t wait: Early intervention is critical (Seattle Times) (2020)
Article: For people with disabilities, COVID-19 challenges are a lot like daily life (Seattle Times) (2020)
Editorial: Northwest Center: A win for people with disabilities and employers (Seattle Times) (2019)
Local Media: Amazon finds an alternative workforce through Northwest Center, a Seattle nonprofit helping people with disabilities (Seattle Times) (2019)
Local Media: Northwest Center is helping find meaningful jobs for disabled adults (KING 5) (2018)
Local Media: Golden Hearts Luncheon 2018 - Lauren Pottter visits the KING 5 studios (Oct 2018)
Local Media: Job Readiness Event: Northwest Center and zulily on Q13 Fox (KCPQ) (June 2018)
Press Release: Statement on Northwest Center’s Business Partnership with Value Village (Dec 2017)
Local Media: Another Home-Grown Innovation that Delivers: Partnerships to Benefit the Local Community (2017)
National Media: Hungry for reliable talent, tech companies are finding employees in unexpected places (2017)
Local Media: Long-time Northwest Center CEO Tom Everill Retires (2016)
Local Media: KING 5 New Day segment: Inclusive early learning success (2015)
National Media: Comcast Blog: Putting Diverse Abilities to Work (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 Evening: Disabled Worker Benefits Business - Lawrence at Electronetics, LLC (2015)
Local Media: Seattle Times Editorial: Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 New Day segment with Value Village: Inexpensive Costume Ideas (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 Evening segment: Siblings Thrive at Inclusive Northwest Center (2015)
Local Media: Seattle Times 8 Page Spread for Northwest Center 50th Anniversary (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 News: Unique Partnership. Northwest Center & Value Village (2015)
Local Media: KIRO 7 News: County executive proposes levy for program to benefit kids (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 News: Make your spring cleaning count with Northwest Center (2015)
National: Strategy+Business: The Talents of the Neurodiverse Featuring Northwest Center (2014)
Local Media: KING 5 News: Hiring Workers for Diversity, Not Disability (2014)
Local Press: Seattle Times: The Return on Investment for Hiring People with Disabilities (2014)
Media Alert: Northwest Center Kids is Moving to Greenwood (2014)
Media Alert: Northwest Center Moving Closer to a Solution (2014)
Local Press: The Seattle Times: Northwest Center preschool parents rally to ‘stop the clock’ (2014)
Local Press: Rep. Carlyle Supports Northwest Center Kids (2014)
Local/National Press: Autism Author and CEO Team Up to Share Top Tips for Inclusion in the Workforce (2014)
Local Press: Seattle Times Editorial- Northwest Center Kids Deserves More Time to Find a New Home (2014)
Local Press: Yakima pushes for new rules to cut back on unnecessary road work time (2014)
Local Press: The Stranger - Schoolyard Bullies (2014)
Local Press: KIRO TV 7 Special Needs School Scrambling After 6 Month Notice to Vacate (2014)
Local Press: KPLU -Nonprofit That Helps Children w/ Disabilities Needs More Time To Find New Home (2014)
Local Press: Queen Anne News - School district gives NW Center Kids 6 months to vacate (2014)
Local Press: KIRO TV 7 - Parents at Northwest Center Kids Say It Needs More Time to Relocate (2014)
Local Press: The Stranger -Seattle Public Schools Evicts Northwest Center Kids (2014)
Local Press: KOMO - Seattle School District Evicts School for Children with Special Needs (2014)
Local Press: Seattle Times -Parents at Northwest Center Kids Say It Needs More Time to Relocate (2014)
King5 News: Northwest Center helps connect people with disabilities to jobs in Seattle area
Read the 2022 Northwest Center Annual Report: Annual Report (PDF)
Press Release: Argus Janitorial is now OneNorth Integrated Facility Solutions
UHQ News Spokane: Washington Legislature approves capital budget, including funding for Spokane projects
Facility Executive: An Inclusive Workforce is Good for Business and Your Teams
West Seattle Blog: Here's what people dropped off during spring West Seattle recycle/reuse event
UHQ News Spokane: Value Village Wins in Court Case against Washington State
West Seattle Blog: Three Weeks until Recycle/Reuse Event
Bonner County Daily Bee: Winter Ridge gives back to community
Forbes: Paving the Way for Diversity in America's Evolving Employment Market
Press Release: Northwest Center Integrated Facility Services Unite Under a New Brand with the Same Top-quality Services and Commitment to Inclusion
KING5 Seattle: Seattle Symphony Orchestra Premieres 'Together, This Journey,' Composed with Northwest Center Clients
The New York Times: The Best Live Conversations on Times Journalism: For Disabled Americans, Employment is Soaring
NonStop Local Spokane: Community reacts to new Value Village in Shadle Park
Thomson Reuters: Welcome to 2023: ESG & employees still win even in economic uncertainty
News Updates 2022:
The New York Times & Northwest Center in Conversation: Employment of disabled people is up. Is remote work the future?
USA Today: A reality check on the American workforce: Time to invest in people with disabilities
The New York Times: For Disabled Workers, a Tight Labor Market Opens New Doors
KREM2: Spokane holds annual Access Spokane Job and Resource Fair in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
B-Town Blog: Meet Tanner of Discover Burien’s ‘Team Clean Sweep’
Puget Sound Business Journal: 40 Under 40: Natalie Herrera, Northwest Center
The University of Washington: Student Discards Help the Local Community
KIRO 7: Local woman shares experiences navigating workforce in wheelchair, helps others understand ‘ableism’
NPR Business: A new work anxiety: Will I be penalized for working from home?
Inc. Magazine: Want a More Inclusive Workplace? Great, but Don't Overlook Disabled Individuals
KIRO 7: YOUR VOICES: Northwest Center working to make workforce more inclusive
Work Inspired podcast: Disability, DEI and How to Equip Your Space for the Whole Employee
Fast Company: COVID showed us how to create work that finally includes people with disabilities
Seattle’s Child: Early education is in crisis, but local services can help
Puget Sound Business Journal: The Great Re-Engagement: Shifting mindsets for disability inclusion in the workplace
Love in Action podcast: Marcel Schwantes interviews Northwest Center CEO Gene Boes
Seattle Medium: Northwest Center Names Courtney McGhee As New Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Engagement Coordinator
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Courtney McGhee
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Natalie Herrera
Press Release: Natalie Herrera Named Design & Marketing Director
Press Release: Northwest Center Expands Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives with New Role
Recognition: Senior Employment Consultant Shannon Ramsey named Direct Support Professional of the Year for the State of Washington by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
Video: Disability-Inclusive Workplace is a Success with Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc.
Inc. Magazine: 5 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Inclusive for What Is Now the Largest Minority Population
Seattle Times: Breaking barriers: Create an inclusive workplace that works for all
News Updates 2021:
Newport (WA) Miner: Thrifting a Force for Good
Press Release: Northwest Center Services Sells Private Sector Operations of Puget Sound Laundry Services (2021)
KING5 Seattle: Puyallup holiday light display collects donations for charity in final year
Press Release: Bean Box Wins 2021 Governor’s Award for Small Private Employer (2021)
Press Release: Northwest Center Virtual Derby Event Wins National Recognition in 2021 Ragan Communications CSR & Diversity Awards (2021)
Auburn (WA) Reporter: IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King County
South Seattle Emerald: Local South End Summer Programs Thrive with $1 Million in Support from DEEL
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Laura Kneedler
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Jenn Ramirez Robson
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Volker "VW" Wellmann
Press Release: Laura Kneedler named Chief Mission Officer (2021)
Press Release: Jenn Ramirez Robson joins Northwest Center as Vice President of Employment Services (2021)
Press Release: Volker “VW” Wellmann joins as Senior Vice President of Northwest Center Integrated Facility Services (2021)
KING5 Seattle: Northwest Center continues to be a champion of inclusion
Seattle Times: How inclusive early learning benefits children, families, communities and the workforce
Seattle Times: 50 years after Education for All, what’s next for inclusive education?
Puget Sound Business Journal People on the Move: Debra Lea Tan
Press Release: Northwest Center Employment Specialist Debra Tan Recognized as a National Leader in Supporting Individuals with Disabilities (2021)
Seattle Times: Build on legacy of moms who opened schools to disabled students
Puget Sound Business Journal: Thought Leader Forum: The Business Case for Disability Inclusion (Video)
KXLY Spokane & Coeur D’Alene: With job demand high, local agency encourages businesses to hire those with disabilities
Seattle Times: Can disability inclusion strengthen your workforce?
New York Times: ‘I Really Loved My Job’: Why the Pandemic Has Hit These Workers Harder
KOMO News Seattle: Are too many infants, toddlers missing out on critical therapies during pandemic?
Seattle Times: Inclusive strategies create space for all kids in early learning
Everett (WA) Herald: How moms in a VW van achieved a civil rights milestone in ’71
Seattle Times: Disability inclusion in the workplace creates opportunities for all
Puget Sound Business Journal: Panel shares why strong leadership is essential for strong partnerships
Press Release: Northwest Center Employment Services Expands into Idaho (2021)
News Updates 2020 and Earlier:
Press Release: Northwest Center Enters Print Industry, Acquires Lithtex NW (2020)
Article: Children’s development can’t wait: Early intervention is critical (Seattle Times) (2020)
Article: For people with disabilities, COVID-19 challenges are a lot like daily life (Seattle Times) (2020)
Editorial: Northwest Center: A win for people with disabilities and employers (Seattle Times) (2019)
Local Media: Amazon finds an alternative workforce through Northwest Center, a Seattle nonprofit helping people with disabilities (Seattle Times) (2019)
Local Media: Northwest Center is helping find meaningful jobs for disabled adults (KING 5) (2018)
Local Media: Golden Hearts Luncheon 2018 - Lauren Pottter visits the KING 5 studios (Oct 2018)
Local Media: Job Readiness Event: Northwest Center and zulily on Q13 Fox (KCPQ) (June 2018)
Press Release: Statement on Northwest Center’s Business Partnership with Value Village (Dec 2017)
Local Media: Another Home-Grown Innovation that Delivers: Partnerships to Benefit the Local Community (2017)
National Media: Hungry for reliable talent, tech companies are finding employees in unexpected places (2017)
Local Media: Long-time Northwest Center CEO Tom Everill Retires (2016)
Local Media: KING 5 New Day segment: Inclusive early learning success (2015)
National Media: Comcast Blog: Putting Diverse Abilities to Work (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 Evening: Disabled Worker Benefits Business - Lawrence at Electronetics, LLC (2015)
Local Media: Seattle Times Editorial: Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 New Day segment with Value Village: Inexpensive Costume Ideas (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 Evening segment: Siblings Thrive at Inclusive Northwest Center (2015)
Local Media: Seattle Times 8 Page Spread for Northwest Center 50th Anniversary (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 News: Unique Partnership. Northwest Center & Value Village (2015)
Local Media: KIRO 7 News: County executive proposes levy for program to benefit kids (2015)
Local Media: KING 5 News: Make your spring cleaning count with Northwest Center (2015)
National: Strategy+Business: The Talents of the Neurodiverse Featuring Northwest Center (2014)
Local Media: KING 5 News: Hiring Workers for Diversity, Not Disability (2014)
Local Press: Seattle Times: The Return on Investment for Hiring People with Disabilities (2014)
Media Alert: Northwest Center Kids is Moving to Greenwood (2014)
Media Alert: Northwest Center Moving Closer to a Solution (2014)
Local Press: The Seattle Times: Northwest Center preschool parents rally to ‘stop the clock’ (2014)
Local Press: Rep. Carlyle Supports Northwest Center Kids (2014)
Local/National Press: Autism Author and CEO Team Up to Share Top Tips for Inclusion in the Workforce (2014)
Local Press: Seattle Times Editorial- Northwest Center Kids Deserves More Time to Find a New Home (2014)
Local Press: Yakima pushes for new rules to cut back on unnecessary road work time (2014)
Local Press: The Stranger - Schoolyard Bullies (2014)
Local Press: KIRO TV 7 Special Needs School Scrambling After 6 Month Notice to Vacate (2014)
Local Press: KPLU -Nonprofit That Helps Children w/ Disabilities Needs More Time To Find New Home (2014)
Local Press: Queen Anne News - School district gives NW Center Kids 6 months to vacate (2014)
Local Press: KIRO TV 7 - Parents at Northwest Center Kids Say It Needs More Time to Relocate (2014)
Local Press: The Stranger -Seattle Public Schools Evicts Northwest Center Kids (2014)
Local Press: KOMO - Seattle School District Evicts School for Children with Special Needs (2014)
Local Press: Seattle Times -Parents at Northwest Center Kids Say It Needs More Time to Relocate (2014)
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