Public Policy

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Developmental Disabilities Council Message

The goals of disability policy for individuals with developmental disabilities are:

• Equality of opportunity
• Full participation
• Independent living
• Economic self-sufficiency

To realize these goals we need to:

• Invest in home and community services that protect jobs, independence and stability.
• Develop short and long-term revenue growth options so that people who require public funded services are appropriately supported in the community.
• Ensure access to health care, self-determination and self-sufficiency.
• Include access for people who are unable to drive in planning transportation projects.
• Support individuals to become employees, employees, taxpayers and neighbors in our communities.
• Support families to stay together, support their loved ones and build a stronger future. 
• Fund DD programs that are efficient and effective. 

Links to other Developmental Disabilities Public Policy Information

• Arc of Washington - Advocacy Partnership
• Disability Rights Washington  -Public Policy
• Arc of Washington Video Podcasts - provide information about what's happening in legislative advocacy during legislative session. A new episode is added about once a week.