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The backbone of The Arc of Washington State is grassroots advocacy by individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.  In order to ensure that their needs, interests and values drive public policies, we work with parent and self-advocacy groups throughout the state to inform and educate individuals about the legislative process and current developmental disability issues.

 

Two projects funded by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council support the combined efforts of advocacy groups and individuals as they educate policy makers on issues affecting people with developmental disabilities are:

The Advocacy Partnership Project:

  • Information or technical assistance on legislative issues;
  • Presentations on advocacy;
  • Advocacy Day each Wednesday during the legislative session at The United Churches 110 - 11th Street in Olympia;
  • The Disabilities Legislative Reception, which will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009, after our first Advocacy Day.  There will be a DD Briefing from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Phoenix Inn in downtown Olympia, then the reception will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Pritchard Library Cafeteria on the Capitol Campus.  This event is hosted by The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, The Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment, The State Independent Living Council, and Parkview Services
  • On-line Action Alerts; and
  • The Olympia Insider, news mailed several times a year to Arc members

For more information regarding the Advocacy Partnership Project, please contact Diana Stadden or call (360) 357-5596, ext. 107.

Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL)

  • Education and training to people with developmental disabilities interested in learning about the legislative process.
  • Regional SAIL coordinators and mentors who provide local self advocacy groups with up to date information and assistance.
  • Presentations and workshops to new and experienced advocates.
  • Support to Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL), a statewide self-advocacy coalition focused on shaping public policies.

For more information regarding SAIL, please contact Emily Rogers or call (360) 357-5596, ext. 102.

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