Entries by Katie Gustainis

Statement in response to Senator’s offensive use of the R-word slur in floor debate

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CONTACT: Stacy Dym, media@arcwa.org, Executive Director of The Arc of Washington State — The following statement is from Stacy Dym, Executive Director of The Arc of Washington State, the state’s oldest grassroots organization advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families for over 90 years, in […]

Proposed budget cuts could cut 5,000 from services

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An article appeared in The Columbian detailing devastating proposed budget cuts that would change eligibility for Waiver services and effectively cut 5,000 people from disability services in Washington State. Click here to take action now to tell legislators to STOP these changes and REJECT the cuts. TAKE ACTION NOW From The Columbian: “Local advocates, residents […]

MEDIA: Legislators call for bipartisan support of community living

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Senator Chris Gildon (R) and Representative Janice Zahn (D) have called for bipartisan support of their bill the reduce inefficiencies and make investments in community living go farther for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read the whole editorial at this link: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/wa-should-offer-people-with-disabilities-dignity-choice/ Here’s how WA can preserve services for people with disabilities January 9, […]

MEDIA: Editorial by Stacy Dym urges protection of community services

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The Seattle Times published a powerful guest editorial by Stacy Dym, Executive Director of The Arc of Washington State. Read the beginning here and the rest at this link: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/wa-should-offer-people-with-disabilities-dignity-choice/ WA should offer people with disabilities dignity, choice December 18, 2025, The Seattle Times, by Stacy Dym “Pink-painted walls. A cat. The freedom to eat […]