Kindering Center

Embracing children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar

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Mike Stewart become CEO of Kindering last fall. The organization serves children with disabilities or developmental delays. https://t.co/SMw8JCyiKa

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💜 Why is Disability Pride important to you?

“Celebrating who I am is a vital act of resistance in the face of everyday ableism.”

Shoutout to Savannah for this powerful reminder that pride is resistance—and visibility is vital.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA35 #NeurodivergentVoices

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💜 Why is Disability Pride important to you?
“Our members deserve to be seen, celebrated, and valued—just as they are.”

Thank you to Bridge of Promise for championing inclusion and challenging stereotypes.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA35 #InclusionMatters #IDD #Kindering

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Hot off the press from Woodinville Weekly! 📰

This piece features Dr. Katherine Douglas, our very own Speech-Language Pathologist, and Stephanie Walsh, who’s a Kindering parent and disability advocate 💜

🔗 https://t.co/SX2pCWCcBn

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💜 Why is #DisabilityPride important to you?
“This journey led us to a community full of strength, joy, and resilience.”

We’re grateful to our friends at Whatcom Center for Early Learning @WCELKids for sharing their powerful story and lifting others through connection.

#ADA35

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💜 Why is Disability Pride important to you?
“I want my son to grow up knowing that who he is—disability and all—is something to be proud of.”

Thank you, Susan, for this beautiful message of love, visibility, and pride.

#DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA35 #Kindering #ParentPerspective

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Sunny, 20-year-old Kindering alumna Keira's mom, shared her Kindering journey and the importance of inclusion ✊ Here's a powerful excerpt from her keynote speech at Night Out for Kindering, on the eve of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act #ADA

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Earlier this week, Mayor Armondo Pavone proclaimed July 2025 as Disability Pride Month in Renton. The proclamation was accepted by leadership and staff from the local nonprofit @KinderingCenter, along with a parent of a Kindering alum. More: https://t.co/AdWpf9EJnw

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📣 Exciting Leadership News at Kindering!

We are thrilled to announce that Mike Stewart has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of Kindering!

Read more: https://t.co/vfV1eoVcuc

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Celebrating World Health Day on April 7, 2025 🥰

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This year, we are aiming to increase engagement and fundraising by forming a Kindering team for the race! Come support Kindering kids while enjoying a fun morning run/walk with the community 🥰 Register now 🔗https://t.co/B0b9Rx2cVG🔗

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Celebrate neurodiversity with @bellevuebreakfastrotaryclub's #AllInForAutism on April 27, 2025! Sign up to run, walk, or volunteer and support the event ✨

Kindering is one of the beneficiaries, and money raised from this event helps fund ALL Kindering programs.

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April is Autism Acceptance Month 💜

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**Inclement Weather Update* 2/7/2025

Due to icy road conditions in the area, Redmond and Bothell will have a delayed start today, February 7, and will open at 11:00am.

Bellevue and Renton will open on time.

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Bothell + Redmond campuses will be closed today, February 6.

Renton and Bellevue will have a delayed start and will open at 11:00 AM. Therapies scheduled on campus before 11:00 will be virtual. Therapies scheduled on campus for 11:00 and after will resume normal schedule.

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Due to road conditions in the area, all campuses will be closed today, Wednesday, February 5. Services will either be rescheduled or shifted to virtual.

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Bellevue, Bothell, and Redmond Campuses:
Therapies initially planned on campus before 11:00 AM will be shifted to virtual offerings. Therapies scheduled on campus for 11:00 AM and later will proceed as normal.

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**INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE** 2/4/2025
Renton Campus:
The Renton campus will be closed today, February 4. Services will either be rescheduled or shifted to virtual.

Bellevue, Bothell, and Redmond Campuses:
All other campuses remain at a late start and will open at 11am.

[Kindering Center @KinderingCenter]

Due to road conditions, all campuses will have a delayed start Tuesday, February 4 and will open at 11:00 AM. Therapies initially planned on campus before 11:00 AM will be shifted to virtual offerings. Therapies scheduled on campus for 11:00 AM and later will proceed as normal.

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Read more about Carter G. Woodson and the history of Black History Month: https://t.co/aLxcQWAbWt

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In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, who was often referred to as the "Father of Black History," dedicated a week in February to honor the contributions, legacies, and achievements of Black Americans. Today, the celebration has grown into what is now #BlackHistoryMonth.