HireAbility Spokane

HireAbility Spokane HireAbility Spokane connects employers with individuals who have a disabilities who are seeking employment and capable of making a difference.

Hire Ability Spokane originated in 2004 when Hire Ability Day was created to provide individuals with disabilities on-the-job experiences and bring together the Spokane community for a luncheon to learn about the advantages of hiring people with disabilities. After 10 successful luncheons, the organization formed a new strategic plan to work directly with businesses and organizations to provide education, support and assistance in connecting with capable, skilled individuals with disabilities seeking careers. Our work is not about charity. It is about diversifying our workforce, helping businesses find employment solutions that will impact their bottom line, and providing quality, professional-wage jobs for a largely untapped workforce.

03/27/2026

How can people with disabilities make sure their needs are met?

Jason’s advice is simple and practical: be straightforward and ask for what you need.

Clear communication helps others understand how they can provide support, remove barriers, and create more inclusive spaces. Self-advocacy is a powerful tool, and conversations like this help build stronger communities for everyone.

💙 Hear Jason’s perspective in this video.

03/24/2026

If you’re holding out for the perfect candidate, your job posting might stay open forever.

Years of experience, flawless resume, total flexibility, immediate availability… for mid-level pay.

What if instead you hired for potential and trained for the rest?
Some of the most reliable employees just need a chance — not a unicorn hunt.



ID: Yellow background with a white box. In the center, there's black text that says "There are no unicorns." There's a gif below that of a unicorn.

03/20/2026

What does society need to do to better support people with disabilities?

Jason’s answer is refreshingly simple: accept people as they are.

In this video, he shares his perspective that inclusion doesn’t always mean changing everything about the world around us — sometimes it starts with recognizing that people with disabilities are living their lives just like anyone else.

At HireAbility Spokane, we believe that listening to voices like Jason’s helps build a community where everyone belongs. 💙

03/17/2026

Posting “Now Hiring” everywhere isn’t a hiring strategy; it's desperate.

If you’re struggling to fill roles, it might be time to:
✔ Rethink where you’re recruiting
✔ Expand who you’re considering
✔ Get support instead of doing it alone (we're here for you)



ID: Dark blue background with white text at the top says "We are hiring". Below that, there's a yellow rectange with black text that says "desperately" There's a graphic of a guy with a megaphone coming in from the right. There's another yellow rectangle at the bottom that says in black text, "Anyone??" Below that, there's white text that says, "Please help us!" There's a yellow triangle in the bottom right corner. The text and the graphic are animated to come into the frame after a second.

03/09/2026

If your job description reads like this:
❌ “Must lift 50 lbs” (but never actually does)
❌ “Fast-paced environment” (translation: understaffed)
❌ “Must be able to…” everything

You might be unintentionally screening out qualified candidates before they even apply. 👀

Pro tip: list what’s essential, not everything someone might do once a year. You’ll get better applicants. Promise.



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03/07/2026

Jason has a very specific way of describing his disability — and it definitely gets people’s attention.

He jokes that if he were a neurosurgeon, all his patients would have to be terminal.

His humor might catch you off guard at first — but that’s part of what makes it so powerful. It challenges discomfort and opens the door for honest conversation.

At HireAbility Spokane, we believe people with disabilities get to define their own stories — including how they talk about them.

Inclusion means listening, respecting, and sometimes laughing together. 💙

03/04/2026

We may say “disability” a lot around here… and Jason definitely noticed. 😂

During filming, he joked that maybe we should take a shot every time we say it. (Don’t worry — we didn’t!)

But honestly? Conversations about disability shouldn’t feel stiff or uncomfortable. They can be honest, funny, and real — just like this moment.

At HireAbility Spokane, we’re proud to create space for those conversations and to support inclusive workplaces throughout our community. 💙

If you believe in opportunity for everyone, we’d love for you to follow along and share.

02/27/2026

When we talk about disability, we often focus on visible challenges.

But what about the challenges people don’t see?

In this clip, Jason shares what it’s really like to navigate daily life with a disability — including the impact of assumptions and underestimation.

Conversations like this help us build a more understanding and inclusive Spokane. 💙

At HireAbility Spokane, we believe awareness leads to opportunity — especially in the workplace.

Watch. Listen. Learn.

“No one wants to work anymore” is usually code for “we’re hiring the same way we did in 2009.” 🫣Spokane has talented, mo...
02/25/2026

“No one wants to work anymore” is usually code for “we’re hiring the same way we did in 2009.” 🫣

Spokane has talented, motivated job seekers—including people with disabilities—who do want to work. But if your application takes 45 minutes, includes unnecessary requirements, or filters people out before they get a chance? They’re moving on.

Sometimes the hiring problem isn’t the labor market. It’s the process.

(Good news: fixing it is easier than you think.)



ID: Dark blue background with white text that says "No one wants to work anymore." The word "work" has an orange box behind it.

02/17/2026

As a nonprofit, our mission is to help Spokane employers expand their access to qualified candidates by ensuring their hiring process is inclusive.

☎️ Reach out to us today to get some support for your next hire.



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12/25/2025

Too often, people assume that disability means “less than.”

Jason created Unreserved to challenge that idea — to show that even if his approach to life looks different, his human experience is the same as anyone else’s. 💛

This is what representation looks like.



ID: A graphic promoting the “Unreserved” series shows a man seated and looking toward the camera with a thoughtful expression. Above him, bold yellow text reads, “How do you feel about the way media portrays disability?” A stylized hand points toward a retro television with colorful static, symbolizing media representation. The word “UNRESERVED” appears in the bottom corner.

Merry Christmas from HireAbility Spokane 🎄We’re grateful for a year filled with meaningful conversations, learning, and ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from HireAbility Spokane 🎄

We’re grateful for a year filled with meaningful conversations, learning, and community. Thank you for being part of a movement that centers people, inclusion, and connection. 💛

Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season.

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Spokane, WA
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