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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.
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;
-
2010 Statewide Disability Legislative
Reception
- 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.
Local Arc Chapters
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.
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