Community-based research gets new funding for work in computing, information

May 18, 2026 With an emphasis on funding research efforts with historically underfunded community partners, CECI supports work that centers the lived experiences of people, whether represented by formalized nonprofits, informal grassroots community organizations, or government-based institutions. Co-led by the (Allen School), HCDE, and the iSchool, the initiative was launched in 2025 through a gift from Google. CREATE research supported by CECI Accessible AI and health management support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities Lead: CREATE postdoctoral researcher Jazette Johnson. Faculty…

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 Day 2025 Recap

June 5, 2025 Thank you to all who attended Community Day and to our community partners and panel members for lively, informative conversations! Learn about this year’s Community Day and Research Showcase events and subscribe to the CREATE mailing list for updates on accessibility research. 2025 panel discussions This year, our panel discussions focused on current legal challenges to access and rights and explore how accessible technology research makes it from the lab to the real world. The panels were followed by our…

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…