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Update 9/8/2026 : Unfortunately, due to low registration, the 2026 event has been cancelled. Registration is now open for the Snoqualmie Challenge Race! Our Gravity Cars will allow those with developmental disabilities to experience the thrill of riding a soap box derby-type car while piloted by a driver who is 10 years old or older. When is the Event? The 2026 race is on Saturday, September 12, 2026 What time is the Event? The event will go from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Who Runs the Event? This family fun event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie. DirtFish Rally School and Encompass are also partners! How Do I Register? Drivers register here Co-Drivers register here What Can I Expect? Watch this video from Evening Magazine featuring Zachary Hochman, which shows the Lynnwood Challenge Race and some of what goes on behind the scenes and on the day of the race. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Update! Due to concerns about air quality, smoke and heat, the event has been moved to the building that houses the LEO offices. Special thanks to the Tavon Center and AtWork! for allowing us to share their facilities It is time to sign up for LEO's Annual Picnic! New Location : AtWork Building When : Monday, August 17, 2026 Time : 5 to 8 PM Food : Provided! 690 NW Juniper St, Issaquah WA 98027 We still have World Cup fever so wear your favorite soccer or sports jersey. We will have lawn games to test your skills from PKs, passes, to games. It may be hot this year, so take precautions and bring sunscreen, protective clothing, and extra water.  We can't wait to see you all at the picnic. RSVP using the link! Annual Picnic RSVP

Earlier today we were honored to be included during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Issaquah Trailhead Apartment complex, formerly the TOD Project. LEO Staff and Board Members at the site of the Trailhead Apartment project The Trailhead Project represents years of planning, collaboration, and dedication, and we are proud to join our partners in celebrating this important milestone as the project enters the construction phase. We look forward to welcoming new residents to their homes in approximately two years and to seeing the positive impact this community will have for years to come. Interested in living at Trailhead? While we're excited to celebrate this milestone, the community is still in the early stages of construction. We are not yet accepting applications for residency. As the anticipated completion date approaches, we will announce when the application process opens and provide additional information about eligibility, timelines, and how to apply. We encourage interested individuals and families to check back for updates as construction progresses. For more information, please view the Press Release from the King County Housing Authority below.

Life Enrichment Options Creating Homes and Enriching Lives for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities EVENTS Upcoming Events 2026 LEO Annual Picnic RSVP Register Monday August 17 RSVP Get Involved Jim Wright with care providers at LEO Summer Picnic Updates Four smiling adults with disabilities wearing leis Photos A collage of many LEO photos Life Enrichment Options (LEO) is a community based non-profit organization that works to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their life vision and goals through supportive housing , recreation , community education and advocacy . We are active in Issaquah, Snoqualmie Valley, and Rural East King County. You Can Make A Difference Donate Today Join Our Cause Welcome to the LEO Organization, where caring supporters and dedicated volunteers come together to empower individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Join us in making a difference! Volunteer at LEO events, assist with event coordination, or join a LEO Committee. Your support is essential for us to achieve our mission. Contact us below. If you need language assistance, let us know. We provide interpreters and translated materials upon request. Thank you for considering joining our cause! Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for your interest. We'll get back to you soon. Keep Up to Date Subscribe to LEO newsletters and events Email SIGN UP Thanks for your interest!

Angela Dews < Back Angela Dews LEO Founder, LEO Board Emeritus Resides in North Bend Parent of a son with a developmental disability Co-Founder of Life Enrichment Options Organization (LEO) in 9/1988 Member of LEO Board of Directors for many years. Past President of the LEO Board of Directors. Over 30 Years of Advocating for those with Developmental Disabilities Guiding Light in the Creation of LEO Adult Family Homes The third LEO Adult Family Home (AFH) is named “The Angela Dews House” Ready to Help? Learn how you can make a difference! Get Involved

Advocacy Creating connection through the workplace Employment Advocacy and Support Advocacy for employment was the foundation of the LEO organization. The "founding mothers" identified a significant gap in employment services and job coaching for individuals with developmental disabilities. Over time, this need has been addressed by various private and non-profit organizations through employment vendors. Today, we encourage families to collaborate with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and existing employment vendors to access these essential services. We also urge families and friends to support individuals with developmental disabilities by engaging in community activities such as volunteering at Salmon Days , participating in community cleanup days , or joining the Aktion Club supported by AtWork! and the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah. LEO proudly recognizes businesses in our community that go above and beyond in hiring people with disabilities. These employers are committed to: Adapting hiring procedures Offering flexible job descriptions Allowing on-site employment specialists for job coaching Providing a supportive network for employees Actively recruiting individuals with disabilities Your support and involvement help create a more inclusive and empowered community for everyone. Employers We've Recognized Albertsons, Eastgate Adventure Bowl AMC, Factoria Applebees, Renton Arena Sports AtWork! Bellevue Community College Burger King, Issaquah City of Issaquah Costco Headquarters Costco Warehouse, Issaquah Earth Pet Eastridge Christian Assembly Encompass Eurest Dining Services Evergreen Ford Fairwood Golf and Country Club Fischer Meats Foryu Furnishings Fred Meyer, Issaquah Gilman Auto Body Girl Scouts of Western Washington Hilton Garden Inn Home Depot, Issaquah Home Goods, Issaquah Issaquah Brew Pub Issaquah Kiwanis Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Issaquah Press Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Issaquah School District Jubilee Farms Kids Country Day Care, Issaquah KinderCare, W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy Lakeside Montessori Lowe’s, Issaquah Matthews Thriftway McDonalds, Gilman Meadowbrook Urgent Care Clinic Michael’s Toyota of Bellevue Microsoft Mt. Si Sports and Fitness NAES (formerly North American Energy Service) National Etching North Bend Theater Old Country Buffet, Factoria Panera Bread PCC Natural Markets Pediatric Associates Petco, Issaquah PetSmart, Issaquah Pine Lake Club Pioneer Coffee Roasting Company Pitney Bowes Services Providence Marianwood QFC, Gilman Blvd, Pine Lake, Klahanie, Newcastle Red Robin, Bellevue Square Regal Cinemas, Issaquah Ridge Fitness, Snoqualmie Rite Aid, Factoria River Dog Round Table Pizza, Issaquah Safeway, Issaquah, North Bend, Sammamish, Renton Highlands San Mar Snoqualmie Casino Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course Snoqualmie Police Department Snoqualmie Valley YMCA Squak Mountain Greenhouse and Nursery Starbucks, Gilman, E. Lake Sammamish, Pine Lake, Klahanie Village, Renton Highlands Swedish Medical Center Issaquah Swedish, Pine Lake Clinic Target, Issaquah Tavon Center The Golf Club at Newcastle The Grange Supply The Rotary Club of Issaquah Trader Joe’s, Issaquah True Martial Arts Tutta Bella, Issaquah Twedes Cafe University House, Issaquah US Archives Walgreens, Issaquah, Bellevue Whole Foods, Bellevue WildFin, Issaquah, Renton York Building Services, Bellevue Zeek’s Pizza, Issaquah Highlands Learn About Our Other Initiatives Housing family home with large veranda Education adult with disabilities using a computer at a desk, a thoughtful expression on his face Recreation Two sets of gravity cars with excited children in them.