See Issues of Interest for up-to-date news and information related to current state issues.
The following websites contain information and news on state and national legislation concerning autism and other developmental disabilities.
The Advocacy Partnership Project
(a program of The Arc of Washington State)
Website: http://capwiz.com/arcwa/home/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25571901098
Blog: http://arcofwa.blogspot.com
Twitter: ArcofWA
Phone: (253) 576-6351
Arc of Washington State
Up to date information on issues related to bills and budget
Website: http://www.arcwa.org
Autism Speaks
Government Relations webpage, with national News, Legislation, and links to Take Action
Website: http://www.autismspeaks.org/government_affairs/
Community Advocacy Coalition
A unified voice in advocating for people with developmental disabilities
Website: http://www.arcwa.org/cac.htm
Email: Diana@arcwa.org
Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS)
Up-to-date news releases
Website: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/
Disability Right Washington (DRW)
Envoy newsletter
Website: http://www.disabilityrightswa.org/newsletter/envoy-online/
Washington State Legislature
Read about current bills and find out how to contact your state representatives
Website: http://www.leg.wa.gov/legislature/
University of Washington Autism Center
Advocacy news and activities
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/advocacy/