2013 Advocacy Day Schedule

All Advocacy Days are held at United Churches (110 - 11th Street, Olympia, WA) unless otherwise noted.

Jan 14th  (First Day of Session)

Jan 23rd         Briefing/Reception

Feb 6th           Session Overview

Feb 13th         Employment

Feb 20th - Medicaid Services (Tent on the Capitol lawn)

Feb 27th         HCBS Waivers

Mar 6th           Independent Living Day (Columbia Room/Capitol steps)

Mar 13th         Budget Review

Mar 20th         Respite/Family Services

Mar 27th         Behavior Supports - The United Churches

April 3rd         Healthcare
April 10th       Civil Rights
April 17th       Session Wrap-up

April 28th   (Last Day of Session)

 

*NEW THIS YEAR - GET YOUR PASSPORT*

Beginning with the Advocacy Day Briefing on January 23rd, we will be providing  a "PASSPORT"  to all advocates who attend Advocacy Days.

Your "Passport to 2013 Advocacy Days" is your ticket to becoming an involved advocate for issues on developmental disabilities. The Passport includes our vision for the trip, Tips for Travelers and a page for each Advocay Day. We will "stamp" your Passport on each Advocacy Day you attend. At the end of legislative session we will have awesome prizes for various accomplishments by advocates. Attend as many Advocacy Days as you can. Get your legislators to sign off on your Passport. Make your voice heard!

 

HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE?

We want to know how Advocacy Day was for YOU! At each Advocacy Day event you will be able to share your experience with us. Each week's evaluation form that you complete gets you another stamp in your Passport! Our evaluation form is short and easy to fill out, just circle the smiley face that best describes your experiences. You can fill it out and turn it in at the event. You can also respond online by clicking here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WS8TNMR

What to expect at Advocacy Day

Advocacy Day begins at 10 a.m. Wednesdays during the legislative session.  We start the day with an hour 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 e-mail: bean@arcwa.org

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

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

Directions to Advocacy Day Locations

For the United Churches:

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

United Churches - Limited parking is available at the church.  General Administration provides information regarding available satellite parking locations and the latest updates on closures or changes. E-mail bean@arcwa.org for a map or more information.