Blind and Low Vision Teens Join CREATE through YES2 Summer Internships

September 3, 2025 The Washington Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) program, called Youth Employment Solutions 2, provides experience, instruction, and paid 5-week summer internships. The students share a house, have job placements, and learn skills in using public transportation for travel to work sites. When ready, the students commute to their jobs independently. Statistics indicate that more than 70% of blind adults are either unemployed or under-employed, in jobs unequal to their education. However, evidence also indicates that…

Community Partner Spotlight: Disability Empowerment Center

March 24, 2025 DEC provides King County residents with free individualized services such as skills training for independent living, peer support groups, and resources and referrals to a network of partner agencies. You can support DEC in return: check out the DEC calendar, including webinars on understanding ableism. A CREATE Community Partner since 2022, DEC provides ongoing support for our grant efforts, shares valuable feedback through stakeholder and advisory committee participation, and is a strong community connection for CREATE’s students and…