Abuse and neglect can happen to anybody. Sadly people with developmental disabilities are more likely to be abused then the general population. If you are someone you know is experiencing abuse or thinks that they are not being treated right there are ways you can report it
- Call 1-866-ENDHARM(1-866-363-4276)
- Report online- https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/report-concerns-involving-vulnerable-adults
To learn more about how to support people who experience abuse and how to get help self-advocates have created resource guides to be helpful
A Peer to Peer Guide About Domestic and Sexual Violence Developed by Green Mountain Self-Advocates:
Ableism and Violence A Plain Language Guide:
https://www.endabusepwd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ableism-and-Violence-Guide-9.964.pdf