Address: The Arc of Washington State, 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596 | Toll Free: (888) 754-8798 | Fax: (360) 357-3279 | Email: info@arcwa.org
2026 Advocacy Days
Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partnership Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families and their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportunities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports available to them.
Download the flyer with registration links here.
In 2026 we will offer a mixture of opportunities for people to participate. Our virtual Wednesday morning 10- 11:30 am sessions begin January 14th. We are also offering several evening sessions for those who cannot participate in the day.
On January 21st and 28th, there will be live Advocacy Day, the program begins at 10:00 am at United Churches in Olympia. The morning program will be live streamed. All other Advocacy Days will be virtual to make the meetings more accessible to people all around the state.
We will also be coordinating with several organizations who will be holding live rallies on January 21st and the 28th. Watch for further details.
2026 Advocacy Days
The theme this session focuses on protecting services, protecting disability rights and protecting community living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
| Topic | Date and Time | Live or Virtual |
| Get ready to Advocate!
How can you be involved and make a difference for people with I/DD? |
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7:00 pm |
Virtual |
| What to Expect this Session
What are the current issues facing people with I/DD? |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
7:00 pm |
Virtual |
| Protect our Services and our Rights!
How do we ensure we have the services we need and that our rights to live in the community are protected? |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
10:00-11:30 am |
Virtual |
| Protect Our Right to Community Living!
How do we ensure we have the services & supports needed to live successfully in the community? |
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
10:00-11:30 am |
In person and live-streamed
CRSA/SAIL Rally at noon |
| Protect Our Right to Employment!
How do we ensure that individuals have the adequate supports and individualized services needed to work and build relationships in the community? |
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
10:00-11:30 am |
Live and live-streamed. CEA rally at 1:00 |
| Session Update
What is happening, and what can you do? |
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
7:00 pm |
Virtual |
| Protect Services that Support Families!
How can we ensure families have the support they need to thrive? |
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
10:00-11:30 am |
Virtual |
| Protect Our Access to Housing!
How can we ensure that people with I/DD have Safe, Affordable, and inclusive places to live? |
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
10:00-11:30 am |
Virtual |
| Protect Our Students’ Rights to Education!
How do we ensure that Every Student Has the right to an Inclusive Education? |
Wednesday, February, 18, 2026
10:00-11:30 am |
Virtual |
| Protect Our Workforce
How do we ensure there is a quality workforce available to provide care? |
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00-11:30 am | Virtual |
| What Can You do Now?
How do we ensure that people with I/DD are protected from budget cuts? |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:00-11:30 am | Virtual |
| Session Wrap-up
What happened? What is next? |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 pm | Virtual |
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
Click HERE to let us know how each Advocacy Day was for you!
Fill out the short form for each week you attend! ¡NECESITAMOS ESCUCHAR SU OPINIÓN! Haz clic aquí para dejarnos saber cómo le fue en cada uno de los Días de abogacía. Favor de llenar el cuestionario corto por cada semana que asistió.
