ADVOCACY DAYS
Each year, Advocacy Days are held to provide opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and their service providers 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.
Want to learn more about upcoming disability topics and key sessions? Click here for additional information and become familiar with all of the issues. These one-page information sheets provide a concise, clear presentation of the issue(s) including data, research, and findings that can be shared with the community and with legislatures.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
In 2025, there will be various opportunities for people to participate. All Advocacy Days begin at 10 a.m. On January 15th, there will be a live Advocacy Day at United Churches in Olympia. The morning program will be live streamed. All other Advocacy Days will be virtual. Please register at the links below (different link for each week).
January 15, 2025: Build Capacity
How can we plan for our system to grow so that it meets the needs of our community?
In Person | 10:00 AM at Churches 110 11th Ave SE , Olympia, WA 98501
This event will also be livestreamed.
Register here.
January 22, 2025: Supporting Families
How can we ensure families have the support they need?
Register here.
January 29, 2025: Housing
How can I have a safe, affordable, inclusive place to live?
Register here.
February 5, 2025: Supported Living
How can I get the support I need to live in my home?
Register here.
February 12, 2025: Crisis
Why are so many people in crisis?
Register here.
February 19, 2025: 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?
Register here.
February 26, 2025: Education
What is needed to ensure every student has an inclusive education?
Register here.
March 5, 2025: Community Living
What are the community and housing supports needed to live successfully in the community?
Register here.
March 12, 2025: Social Engagement
How do we create welcoming communities and prevent social isolation?
Register here.
March 19, 2025: Workforce
How do we ensure there is a quality workforce available to care for our loved ones?
Register here.
March 26, 2025: Budget
What can you do now?
Register here.
Questions? Please contact:
Stephanie Sherman-Petersen, Parent Coalition Coordinator, (509) 789-8797 or sshermanpetersen@arc-spokane.org
Taylor Crisp, Parent Coalition Self-Advocate, at (509)789-8789 or tcrisp@arc-spokane.org