Join a panel of national disability rights leaders as they come together to provide timely information on voting, voters rights and protections, and initiatives designed to increase awareness and voter participation. With the Presidential Election and other races fast approaching, now is the time to stay informed and engaged! Becky Ogle, National Disability Rights Consultant
Children with developmental disabilities can also experience having mental health conditions. A person’s Mental health is the overall wellbeing of how you think, manage your feelings and express yourself. There is a new resource in Washington State that has resources for children and families to learn about how to access help if your mental health
The Office of Developmental Disability Ombuds team attended the 2024 Community Summit. The team attended workshops, had an outreach table for the people to visit, and presented at multiple workshops. The first presentation was called Supporting Self-Advocacy-Everyone Can Do It! Tim McCue, DD Ombuds Self-Advocacy Educator lead discussion about how everyone can support people with
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, The National Alliance on Mental Illness states this is an opportunity for all of us to come together and remember the inherent value we each hold — no matter our diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background, or ability. We want every person out there to know that if all you
You might have heard the slogan “Nothing about us without us” it is often used by self-advocates to describe the involvement of people with disabilities in the planning of plans and policies that affect their lives. Now in Washington with the passing of HB 1541 this is a policy in Washington State. The bill makes
The 2024 Washington State Legislative Session started on January 8th. This session is currently scheduled to hold hearings virtually and in person at the state Capitol in Olympia. That means that people can participate in hearings from their home. People can submit written testimony, sign in support or oppose a bill or even testify
SARTAC (Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center) is having a series of classes over Zoom to discuss Health Relationships and Sexuality for Self-Advocates. This is free for people to view. People do not need to attend all the classes but can sign up for what they want. Sexual Self-Advocacy January 22 Identity and Self
You can join the Community Advocacy Coalition for the annual Notebook Meeting, where groups share issues of importance and legislative priorities for the 2024 state legislative session. The “notebook” is a data and resource tool you can use to advocate for better services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Community Advocacy
The general election is less than a week away. You have probably received your ballot in the mail already around October 20th. State judicial offices, local offices, and local propositions may appear on your ballot depending upon what is happening in your community. Once you fill out your ballot, you can mail it back or
In 2008, the Washington State legislature declared October 1-31 as Disability History Month. This was done to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance of people with disabilities. October is also federally recognized as Disability Employment Awareness Month. Check out this link to see a timeline of disability rights enshrined at the Philadelphia’s City Hall Courtyard and
