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Advocacy Day 2009

Advocacy Day offers a way for you to learn about the legislative process in person. It’s a tool kit for learning how to make a difference!

Click here to view pictures of the 2009 Advocacy Day/Independent Living Day Rally!

What to Expect

Advocacy Day begins at 10:00am on Wednesdays during the legislative session. We start the day with an hour and a half briefing on current issues and end with an afternoon of advocacy (about 3:00 p.m.). While we feature a highlighted topic each week, the morning briefing will also cover late breaking news on budget items and bills of interest relating to individuals with developmental disabilities.

If this is your first visit and you need a guide for the day, please let us know when you register. To register, please call: 1-888-754-8798, ext. 105., or email: bean@arcwa.org

There is more information, so please contact us!

Dates and Highlighted Topics

(Updated on 10/30/08)

January 28

Session Overview

February 4

Autism

Day at the Capitol (Rally at noon)

February 11

Judicial System

February 18

RHC Statute on Education

February 25

Intensive Behavior Supports

March 4

Budget Overview

March 11

Independent Living Day Rally

March 18

Employment/Working Age Adult Policy

March 25

Housing/Endowment Trust Fund

April 1

Birth to Three

April 8

Waivers/Medicaid Changes

April 15

Session Wrap-up

2009 Statewide Disability Legislative Reception

Join hundreds of advocates and legislators from all over Washington State to discuss issues impacting the disability community.

When: January 28, 2009 - 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Where: Pritchard Library (Cafeteria) on the Capitol Campus in Olympia

Special Pre-Reception Briefing

A summary of current issues and talking points on developmental disability issues will be provided from 2:30 - 4:30 at the Phoenix Inn in downtown Olympia (at 415 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA). Come early and learn how to make key points to your legislators.

Note: If you will be travelling across state and would like assistance with transportation, or would like to be a sponsor to help defray costs for travel for self-advocates who would like to attend, please contact Kellie Good at Parkview Services at (206) 779-7275.

Location for Advocacy Days:
The United Churches
110 Eleventh Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Limited reimbursements for travel and interpreter service are available on a one time, first-come first-served basis.

Please make legislative appointments at least two weeks in advance. If you need assistance, call 1.888.754.8798, ext. 105.

Map, Directions & Parking Information

Map:
Capitol Campus Map (includes parking sites and buildings surrounding the Capitol Campus)

Directions:

Coming I-5 “Northbound”

Take Exit 105 (State Capitol/City Center)
Turn Right onto Jefferson (First Light, DO NOT Go through tunnel)
First street to the left turn Left onto Eleventh Street (11th)
At first light (which is the corner of Washington & 11th); the church is on the Right; for visitor parking turn Left into DNR’s visitor parking. Self-meter parking @ $.50/hr.

Coming I-5 “ Southbound”

Take Exit 105-A (State Capitol/City Center)
Turn Right onto Jefferson
First Left onto Eleventh Street (11th)
At first light (which is the corner of Washington & 11th); the church is on the Right; for visitor parking turn Left into DNR’s visitor parking. Self-meter parking @ $.50/hr.

Parking:
Limited parking is available at the church. For more information regarding available satellite parking locations and the latest updates on closures or changes, go to http://www.ga.wa.gov/Park/visitor.htm

Email bean@arcwa.org for a map or more information.