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The Arc of King County is the oldest nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the Greater Puget Sound area.
Want to make a difference?
Become a Board Trustee!
The Arc of King County is recruiting new Board members with the intention of diversifying its membership. For more information, visit the Board Member Posting or our Volunteer Opportunities Page.
If you are interested in becoming a Board Trustee, please contact our Executive Director, Sylvia Fuerstenberg, atsylvia@arcofkingcounty.org or call 206-829-7005.
You can catch a free bus ride from The Arc on January 25 and on February 8 and 22! For more information, please contact Eric Matthes, Coordinator of Advocacy at 206-829-7044 or by email at ematthes@arcofkingcounty.org.
Advocacy Day takes place every Wednesday during the Legislative Session. Each Advocacy Day will focus on a specific current issue indicated below. Please join us! Your voice matters!
For more information for parents and family members wishing to attend Advocacy Days, please contact Betsy McAlister, Assistant Coordinator King County Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities at 425-882-2010 or bmcalister@arcofkingcounty.org.
Location for Advocacy Days (please note the exceptions listed below): The United Churches, 110 Eleventh Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501.
- February 1: Medicaid Services
- February 8: Employment Day
- February 15: Autism Day
- February 22: Independent Living Day Rally
- February 29: Legislative Budgets
- Location: First Christian Church at 701 Franklin Street SE, Olympia, WA
- March 7: Session Wrap-up
- March 8: Last Day of Session
2012 Annual Legacy Luncheon
You're Invited!
Take your lunch hour up a notch and join us to honor those who advocate the right of children and adults with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community – improving the quality of life for us all! More info on the Event Page.
