Reminder from DRW: One Week Until Our Washington State Government Candidates Forum!

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Reminder from DRW: One Week Until Our Washington State Government Candidates Forum!

Hosted by Disability Rights Washington & Rooted in Rights

 

Celebrating 30 Years of the ADA: Washington State Government Candidates Forum

 

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In one week, we will be hosting our virtual forum with the candidates running for statewide positions in Washington State. Please make sure to register by September 21st to attend! We will email out Zoom links on September 22nd, the day before the event.

By making sure that people with disabilities are part of the conversation, we can ensure that changes made by the legislature are reflective of our needs and values.

Details:

We have confirmed that the following candidates will be present:

  • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
    • Chris Reykdal
  • Lieutenant Governor
    • Denny Heck
    • Marco Liias
  • Secretary of State
    • Kim Wyman
    • Gael Tarleton
  • State Auditor
    • Pat McCarthy
    • Christopher Leyba

Questions can be submitted to DRW in advance when you RSVP at the link below.

ASL interpretation and CART will be provided. Additional accommodations can be requested when filling out the RSVP form.

Click here to RSVP.

 

Co-Sponsors:

  • Alliance of People with Disabilities
  • Allies in Advocacy
  • Center for Independence
  • Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment
  • Hearing Loss Association of America - Washington
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness - Washington
  • Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
  • Open Doors for Multicultural Families
  • Peer Legislative Advocates - Washington State
  • People First of Washington
  • Self Advocates in Leadership
  • The Arc of King County
  • The Arc of Spokane
  • The Arc of Washington
  • The Washington Council of the Blind
  • Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Washington State Independent Living Council
 
 
 

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