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STATE PAGES

News & Events
The latest information on events, meetings and forums from around the state.

Legislative Information
Hearings, Bills of Interest, Budget News, and printable Issue Papers

Olympia Insider
A concise review of what's happening (and what's not) in our state's capitol city.

Action Center
Send messages directly to your legislators and the Governor.

Advocacy Tools
Downloadable guides to making advocacy work for you.

Archives
A site for policy junkies. Can't find that old issue paper or budget item?

State Advocacy

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.

Self Advocacy
Adults with developmental disabilities compose the fastest growing advocacy network in our state.
Parent Coalitions
Parents around the state are making waves. Find out if there's one in your area.
Community Advocacy Coalition
A statewide coalition on Developmental Disabilities.

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.

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;
On-line Action Alerts; and
The Olympia Insider, news mailed several times a year to Arc members

Family members, self-advocates, service providers and other advocates are invited to attend Advocacy Day, held each Wednesday during the legislative session.

Self Advocacy Initiative Project:

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 please contact Emily Rogers or call (360) 357-5596, ext. 102.