The King County Parent Coalition is a group of concerned parents, guardians, and family members who have come together to take action for members of their family who have developmental disabilities.

The Parent Coalition is composed of representatives from parent groups and school districts in King County.  Parent groups can be formal or very informal.  New representatives are always welcome.   We appreciate members who represent all ages, disabilities, and ethnic backgrounds.

Objectives of the Parent Coalition are:

• Working for a better future in the community for all people with developmental disabilities

• Understanding the various systems which give support to people with developmental disabilities

• Learning advocacy

• Forming a base to advocate for the needs of people with developmental disabilities in the community

• Sharing information and providing opportunities to network with other family members around King County

• Linking families with their natural support system, i.e. inclusion in the community

• Providing pertinent, up-to-date information to parents and family members

• Impacting decision makers, especially the State Legislature and the Division of Developmental Disabilities

View the Events Calendar for Parent Coalition meeting dates and other events