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 […]
https://arcwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Getty-home-puzzle-pieces.webp768768Katie Gustainishttps://arcwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Arc_WashingtonSt_Color_Rev_PNG.pngKatie Gustainis2026-01-09 15:25:512026-01-09 15:28:36MEDIA: Editorial by Stacy Dym urges protection of community services
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June 18, 2025
CONTACT: Stacy Dym, stacy@arcwa.org, Executive Director of The Arc of Washington State
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