Address: The Arc of Washington State, 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596 | Toll Free: (888) 754-8798 | Fax: (360) 357-3279 | Email: info@arcwa.org
2025 Advocacy Days
Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partnership Project, 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.
In 2025 we will offer a mixture of opportunities for people to participate. All Advocacy Days begin at 10:00 am.- 11:30 am.
On January 15th, there will be a live Advocacy Day, the program begins at 10:00 am at United Churches in Olympia. The morning program will be live streamed. The rest of the 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. Watch for further details.
Rally Days
February 5th- Community Residential Services Association (CRSA) @ noon
February 19th– The Community Employment Alliance (CEA) @ 1:00
March 5th– Self-Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) @ 1:00
CLICK ON THE TITLE OF THE TOPIC BELOW TO REGISTER
January 15th
Build Capacity: How can we plan for our system to grow so that it meets the needs of our community?
Format: Live @ 10:00 am
United Churches 110 11th Ave SE Ste 210
Olympia, WA 98501-2253
One Pager
Agenda
January 22nd
Supporting Families: How can we ensure families have the support they need?
Format: Virtual
One Pager
Agenda
January 29th
Housing: How can I have a safe, affordable, inclusive place to live?
Format: Virtual
One Pager
Agenda
February 5th
Supported Living: How can I get the support I need to live in my home?
Format: Virtual with watch parties
CRSA Rally @ noon
One Pager
Agenda
February 12th
February 19th
Employment & Community Inclusion: How do we ensure that individuals have the adequate supports and individualized services needed to work and build relationships in the community?
Format: Virtual with Watch Parties
CEA Rally @ 1:00-2:30
One Pager
Agenda
February 26th
Education: What is needed to ensure every student has an inclusive education?
Format: Virtual
One Pager
Agenda
March 5th
Community Living: What are the community and housing supports and services I need in order to live successfully in the community?
Format: Virtual with Watch Parties
SAIL Rally @ 1:00
One Pager
Agenda
March 12th
Social Engagement: How do we create welcoming communities and prevent social isolation?
Format: Virtual
One Pager
Agenda
March 19th
Workforce: How do we ensure there is a quality workforce available to provide care?
Format: Virtual
One Pager
Agenda
March 26th
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
Click HERE to let us know how each Advocacy Day was for you!
Fill out the short form for each week you attend! ¡NECESITAMOS ESCUCHAR SU OPINIÓN! Haz clic aquí para dejarnos saber cómo le fue en cada uno de los Días de abogacía. Favor de llenar el cuestionario corto por cada semana que asistió.
