Seattle Children's Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center

10/06/2026

October is just around the corner and that means it's almost Bernadette Bascom Day in Bothell!

Earlier this month, we were joined by none other than Bernadette Bascom, herself - singer and music icon, teacher and vocal coach, Emmy Award winner, founder of The Music Project Foundation (now known as SPEAK! Music As Language), and 💛beloved💛 Bothell community member - as the Bothell City Council celebrated her inspiring career and the incredible impact she's had on our community and region, and presented her with a proclamation recognizing October 11 as Bernadette Bascom Day 🎶

Thank you to Bernadette and all who joined her at the City Council meeting to accept this proclamation, and thank you for sharing your inspirational story with us!

10/02/2026

Everyone is invited to share in the fun at Seattle Children's Autism Center on October 24th! Make sure to save the date!

09/29/2026

Monday mornings are for the birds, that is for the Seattle Children's Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center Nature & Birding class. Today we were out at Blyth Park spotting lots of local birds. We even identified a rare bird to Bothell called a Hutton’s Vireo!

09/26/2026

Thank you Colene Anderson for keeping us in the loop for all the wonderful things happening in our community!
The Arc of King County

Halloween Dance and Bingo
Join our annual Halloween party!
A costume dance and bingo party for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
When: 10/31/26 at 1pm-3pm
Where: 16000 NE 10th St,Bellevue, WA 98008
RSVP is REQUIRED! Reserve your spot: [email protected]

09/24/2026

Last night’s Parent & Caregiver HAPPY Hour hosted by the Rise Community Guild and ABC’s Mental Health Committee led by Mikaela Henderson, was a wonderful night where we enjoyed burgers, salad, and cake together while learning so much about housing for adults with IDD. A special thank you to Miranda Fort and Community Homes, Inc. for sharing your support, knowledge, and expertise.

Our next Parent & Caregiver HAPPY Hour is being scheduled for the first week of November. More information coming soon!

09/19/2026

🎃 ABC Annual Halloween Bingo Fundraiser

Join the Seattle Children's Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center (ABC) for an evening of fun, community, and impact at our Annual Halloween Bingo Fundraiser on October 23, 2026. This signature fundraising event benefits the Michael Slater Scholarship Fund, established in honor of a beloved ABC student who passed away. The fund helps ensure individuals can access ABC programs and services regardless of their ability to pay, removing financial barriers and creating opportunities for lifelong learning, recreation, and community connection. If you have any questions, please reach out [email protected]

Register today at Halloween Bingo Registration. Can't attend? Support the Michael Slater Scholarship Fund and help ensure access, inclusion, and opportunity for all. 🧡

09/16/2026

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve opportunities to learn, grow, connect, and thrive—throughout their lives.

But access to meaningful adult programming can be limited, and financial barriers can make participation even harder.

The Michael Slater Scholarship Fund helps make lifelong learning at the Seattle Children's Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center more accessible to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

💙 Your donation can help someone participate, belong, and continue growing.

Help us make sure cost isn’t a barrier to opportunity.

Michael Slater Scholarship Fund. Raise money to support participant's access to programming.

09/15/2026

Did you know that goats discovered coffee?! 🐐 That is just one of the fun facts that we learned today in our Barista and Customer Service class. We also learned how coffee goes from bean to cup and enjoyed delicious lattes!

09/15/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the support and partnership of Gamers Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people connect, learn, and build community through the power of gaming. Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming Edwin Nalasco, Danreb Victorio, and Brandon Leuner from the Gamers Outreach team to the Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center. This exciting partnership was made possible through ABC Instructor Mikaela Henderson, whose connection helped introduce our organizations and create new opportunities for collaboration.

During their visit, the team toured the center, learned more about our mission, and spent time engaging with participants during our Games & Puzzles and Gaming classes. Their enthusiasm, generosity, and genuine interest in our community made the visit especially meaningful. Through their support, Gamers Outreach has helped strengthen our gaming program by raising funds and providing equipment that enhances opportunities for social connection, skill development, recreation, and fun for the adults we serve.

We are thankful for this growing partnership and for everyone who helped make it possible. Thank you to Edwin, Danreb, Brandon, and the entire Gamers Outreach team for investing in our community. We look forward to continuing this journey together!