King County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
King County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
We help people develop the relationships and skills they need to change systems.
We are people with disabilities, families and neighbors, and professionals who work in health, education, and social services. We protect and promote the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and work to build inclusive communities.
Some of the the policy areas we work on:
- Access to inclusive, high quality early learning and child care
- Access to inclusive K-12 education, where all students feel they belong and are a member of the school community
- Access to habilitative services across the lifespan that help individuals keep, learn or improve skills needed for daily living
- A chance to work, volunteer or otherwise contribute to the community
- Affordable housing and safe communities
- Support for family caregivers
- Access to community-based health and social services
Workshops and trainings
Together with the Information and Family Support Team, the Public Policy and Civic Engagement Team offers opportunities to learn and connect with each other.
Please check our Community Calendar for upcoming events. These can include:
- Workshops to help you learn about and navigate services
- Classes to help you develop civic engagement skills or learn about policy issues
- Advocacy Days during the state legislative session
- Forums to connect with leaders or meet candidates for office
In addition to our website calendar, we advertise upcoming classes on our Facebook page and advocacy newsletters.
Workshops and trainings
- The Arc of Washington
- Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
- Investing in Student Potential
- Early Learning Action Alliance/Children’s Alliance
- Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
- King County Board for Developmental Disabilities
- Self Advocates in Leadership
- People First of Washington
- Allies in Advocacy
- Washington State Parent Coalitions for Developmental Disabilities
- Community Advocacy Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
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Helpful links
An advocate’s guide for legislators
Contact information
Ramona Hattendorf
Director of Public Policy and Civic Engagement, The Arc of King County
206.829.7048
The Arc strives to provide information and support in a timely manner, with the highest standard of professionalism. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions about this program, please contact Ramona Hattendorf, Director of Advocacy, at 206.829.7048