2017 Legislative Advocacy Days

Statewide Disabilities Legislative Reception and Briefing - February 1, 2017

The 36th Disabilities Legislative Reception is designed to bring legislators and their constituents from all over Washington together to share their perspectives on issues important to individuals with disabilities.
A summary of the issues relevant to people with developmental disabilities will be provided in the afternoon from 2-4pm at The United Churches. Go have dinner and then join us at 5:30pm back in the Columbia Room on the first floor of the Legislative Building for the Disabilities Legislative Reception.


Advocacy Day Briefing 2-4pm United Churches, 110 Eleventh Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Legislative Reception 5:30-7:30pm Columbia Room, Legislative Building, Capitol Campus, Olympia

Advocacy Days

Advocacy Day is a great way to learn about the legislative process. Each Advocacy Day begins with an hour briefing at 10am. The briefing includes special speakers, tips for a successful day and current information on bills and budget issues. Participants are offered several ways in which to advocate during the afternoon. You can meet with your legislators and attend hearings or floor sessions. Be sure to make your appointments to meet with legislators well in advance of your trip to Olympia. Meeting places will be listed on the ARC of WA website at http://arcwa.org/index.php/takeaction/washingtonstate/advocacy_day

Advocacy Days Schedule 

Feb 1 - Legislative Reception and Briefing, Employment Rally
Feb 8 - Disability Protections
Feb 15 - Supported Living Rally
Feb 22 - Multi-Cultural
Mar 1 - Meet Your Legislators!
Mar 8 - How McCleary Affects You
Mar 15 - Family Services
Mar 22 - Budget Overview
Mar 29 - Self-Advocates 
Apr 5 - Take Note!

Hot Tips Brochure - for information on Advocacy Days and More.....
http://arcwa.org/index.php/library/2017_hot_tips/