Advocacy Days, are part of The Arc’s Legislative Education, Information and Tools (LEIT) grant from the Developmental Disabilities Council. Advocacy Days are held during each legislative session to involve individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families and their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportunities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports available to them.

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In 2027 we will offer a mixture of opportunities for people to participate.  Our virtual Wednesday morning 10- 11:30 am sessions begin January 13th.  We are also offering several evening sessions for those who cannot participate in the day.

On January 13th and Tuesday January 19th, there will be live Advocacy Day, the program begins at 10:00 am at United Churches in Olympia. The morning program will be live streamed. All other Advocacy Days will be virtual to make the meetings more accessible to people all around the state.

We will also be coordinating with several organizations who will be holding live rallies on January 19th and February 10th. Watch for further details.

All virtual Advocacy Days will have Spanish interpretation.  Requests for other interpretation should be made at least 2 weeks in advance.  Please contact: Cathy@arcwa.org