DD Council

Advocacy

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Goal
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Advocacy

Helping people with developmental disabilities and their families speak up, lead and shape decisions that affect their lives.

What this goal means

The Council will support people with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families in speaking up for what they need, sharing their experiences, and working together for change. The Council will strengthen self-advocacy, grow diverse leadership, protect rights, improve access to information, and coordinate statewide public policy efforts that turn collaboration into meaningful action.

What we want to see

People with developmental disabilities and their families have more opportunities to advocate for themselves, influence decisions, and work together to improve their communities.

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Objectives for this goal

1.1 Self-Advocacy and Peer Leadership

Building skills, confidence and leadership opportunities so people with developmental disabilities can speak up, make decisions and create change.

Key Activities

Developing Self-Advocacy
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1.2 Leadership in Diverse Communities

Growing leadership and advocacy opportunities for families, youth and emerging leaders from communities that have been underrepresented.

Key Activities

Developing Community Leadership
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1.3 Better Crisis and Justice System Responses

Bringing disability, crisis and justice systems together so people can get appropriate community-based support at the right time.

Key Activities

Coordinating to Reduce Justice System Involvement
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1.4 Easier-to-Find Information and Support

Making information about services, supports and rights easier for people with developmental disabilities and families to find, understand and use.

Key Activities

Providing Accessible Information, Resources and Outreach
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1.5 Stronger Statewide Advocacy

Connecting advocates and organizations across Washington to work together on shared public policy priorities.

Key Activities

Coordinating Statewide Advocacy
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