DD Council

Self-Advocacy & Leadership

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Self-Advocacy & Leadership

Supporting self-advocacy, peer leadership, leadership development and mentoring so people with developmental disabilities, families, youth and emerging leaders can participate in advocacy and decision-making.

Related Objectives

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.

Goal:

Advocacy

Key Activities

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

Goal:

Advocacy

Key Activities

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

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

Goal:

Advocacy

Key Activities

Helping people with developmental disabilities and their families speak up, lead and shape decisions that affect their lives.
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3.3 Inclusive Leadership and Public Trust

The Council will strengthen its leadership, transparency, and public engagement to ensure people with developmental disabilities, their families, and community partners have meaningful opportunities to help shape the Council's work and priorities.

Goal:

Capacity Building

Key Activities

Building stronger communities, supports and opportunities so people with developmental disabilities can live full lives.
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3.6 Civic Engagement and Advocacy Skills

Helping people with developmental disabilities, families and community partners build the skills and confidence to participate in civic life and advocate for change.

Goal:

Capacity Building

Key Activities

Building stronger communities, supports and opportunities so people with developmental disabilities can live full lives.
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