Arc of Washington State

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Welcome

The Arc of Washington State's mission is to advocate for the rights and full participation of all people with developmental disabilities. Along with our network of members and chapters, we support and empower individuals and families; connect and inform individuals and families; improve support and service systems; influence public policy; increase public awareness; and inspire inclusive communities.

Since 1936 The Arc of Washington State has been a leader in the development of services and programs for people with developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, epilepsy and related neurological disorders which occur before age 18.

The Arc of Washington State, a non-profit organization, is affiliated with The Arc of the United States and eleven local Arc chapters throughout the state.

Projects of The Arc of Washington State

The State Parent to Parent (P2P) Program provides a variety of resources for families of children with special needs.

State advocacy grants funded by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council provide information, education and technical assistance to parent and self advocacy groups interested in shaping public policies that affect their lives.

NEW: Congratulations to Emily Rogers and Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) who will be honored with the Advocacy Matters! Award at the Arc of the United States National Convention on November 13th, 2009 at 3:45pm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Click here to view and download her PowerPoint presentation and related documents.

The Life Opportunities Trust, formerly called the DD Endowment, is a public-private partnership that makes it possible for families to enhance the quality of life for their loved ones with a developmental disability, and for individuals with developmental disabilities to participate in their own financial future.

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New Links (below)!

Click here to view photos from the 2009 Independent Living Day Rally!

The Arc is now on Facebook - check it out!

Remarks from The Arc - The Arc's new blog

Here's a link to the FAIR Documentary Project about the self-advocacy movement of people with developmental disabilities in Washington State.

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