SPOKANE COUNTY PARENT COALITION

 
 

OUR PURPOSE

Advocacy is where desire, opportunity, and action collide.

Parents and caregivers lend a hand and give voice to the belief that every person, regardless of ability, deserves a full life. When family members are involved in the collaborative process, we see the very best systems rise up that serve those with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) and their families.

WHO WE ARE

The Parent Coalition is a group of parents, caregivers, and guardians in Spokane County with loved ones with IDD. We serve as advocates and thought leaders for guiding the county’s work on behalf of all people with IDD to promote an inclusive community that celebrates diversity as opposed to just accommodating it.

We imagine an inclusive society where all feel that they belong.

We believe that every person has value and has unique lived experiences.

We will fight to achieve the promise of a full and rich life for everyone.

WHAT WE DO

PUBLIC EDUCATION:

  • Develop and raise community awareness about the issues and needs of persons with IDD and their families

  • Provide free workshops for learning opportunities

  • Keep you up-to-date on IDD issues through the Community Connection

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:

  • Provide voter education

  • Give opportunities to meet with local representatives

  • Promote awareness of disability issues

  • Boost the power of your voice through action alerts

OUR GOALS:

  • Assist in improving programs and services for people with IDD and their families in Spokane County.

  • Educate community members about the importance of accessibility and inclusion.

  • Provide meaningful and informed representation on the local, statewide, and federal level.

  • Elevate the voices and concerns of the IDD community, families, caregivers, and stakeholders to those in decision making roles.

  • Build an effective legion of family members, guardians, self-advocates, and community members that advocate for purposeful change.

Join the Inland Northwest Disability Action Bloc group on Facebook and raise your voice!

Questions? Contact the Spokane County Parent Coalition at advocacy@arc-spokane.org.

 
 

The Community Connection newsletter provides information to families about community resources, announcements to system changes, information about legislative matters, and more.