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[MOBILE VERSION] 2021 House and Senate Email Lists

[Mobile Version] 2022 Legislative Session HOUSE SENATE House Education Committee Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee House Appropriations Committee

$612 million new forensic hospital unjustified by Washington’s own analysis

The Washington State legislature is currently considering a $612 million capital project for a 350-bed forensic hospital, but the State’s

2021 House and Senate Email Lists

Click here for the Mobile Version. 2022 Legislative Session HOUSE SENATE House Education Committee Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks

2023 Bill Tracker

Bill Topics Healthcare Behavioral Health Housing Criminal Legal System Support Services Voting and State Government Education Policing Transportation   Indigenous

A Guide for Patients Deemed Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity (“NGRI”) At Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital

This guide provides information about the rights of patients who are at the adult psychiatric hospitals (Western State Hospital (WSH) and Eastern State Hospital (ESH))  run by the State of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) following a finding of “not guilty by reason of insanity” (NGRI).

A Guide to Accessing Medication for Inmates in Washington State jails

This guide provides information about the rights of inmates to access prescription medication while in Washington State jails. The AVID Jail Project hopes this guide will help inmates and their advocates better understand and exercise their rights.

A Guide to Accessing Psychiatric Medications for People at King County Correctional Facility and Regional Justice Center

This guide, produced by the Amplifying Voices of Inmates with Disabilities (AVID) Program, provides information about the rights of people to access psychiatric medication while incarcerated in King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) and the Regional Justice Center Detention Facility (RJC).

A Guide to the Grievance Process for Inmates in Washington State jails

This guide provides general suggestions for how inmates may use the grievance process in Washington State jails. The AVID Jail Project hopes this guide will help inmates and their advocates better understand and exercise their rights.

A Guide to the Grievance Process For People at King County Correctional Facility and Regional Justice Center

This guide provides information about how inmates may use the grievance process at King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) and the Regional Justice Center Detention Facility (RJC).

Accessible Meeting Guidance for Legislative Staff

Guidance for Committee Chairs How to Host an Accessible Remote Meeting For Legislative Staff   This document is created to

Accessible Meeting Guidance for Legislators

Guidance for Committee Chairs How to Host an Accessible Remote Meeting For Legislators   This document is created to support

Advocacy Strategies

Advocacy Strategies – Building a Community Plan is a booklet filled with tools for strengthening advocacy efforts. With worksheets and

Alliance to End Sexual Violence in Long Term Care

DRW and partners built the Alliance to End Sexual Violence in Long-Term Care to advocate for and promote the effective support of survivors of sexual assault who have disabilities and live in long term care environments.

Alliance to End Sexual Violence in Long Term Care: Project Values and Assumptions

Together, the collective wisdom, experience and thoughtful shared‐learning approach of DRW, WCSAP and LTCOP charted a new path to confront violence against people in long-­term care settings.

Assisting Voters with Disabilities

Read all about the do's and don'ts of assisting a person with a disability to vote in Washington.

Assistive Technology for Special Education Students

This publication provides a definition of assistive technology, a brief overview of basic special education requirements related to assistive technology

Case Information

Case Issues/Claims Holding/Reasoning or Conditions of Settlement Olmstead v. L.C.US Supreme CourtFiled 1995; Supreme Ct Order 1999 Plaintiffs were two

Checklist for Emailing the Committee

Why do you contact a committee?   Unable to provide testimony Not enough time for a full testimony during the

Disability-Based Employment Discrimination in Washington State

Several laws protect people with disabilities who work in Washington State from discrimination. This publication explains many of these laws and provides information about actions a person may take if they believe workplace discrimination has occurred.

How to Avoid Guardianship Pitfalls

This document discusses 1) common issues related to guardianships and the law that addresses each of these issues, 2) the court’s authority and a person’s rights with respect to modifying or terminating a guardianship, and 3) some practical tips for individuals who support people with guardians.

How to Change, Remove, or Report a Representative Payee

This publication is for adult SSA beneficiaries and explains how a beneficiary can ask SSA to change or remove a representative payee and how a beneficiary can report a representative payee for misuse of funds.

How to File a Complaint Against a Health Care Provider or Facility

Learn about the different ways a person can file a complaint against an individual health care provider or a health care facility in Washington state.

How to File a Complaint Against Child Protective Services (CPS) Because of Disability-Based Discrimination

Explore ways a person may file a disability discrimination complaint against Child Protective Services (CPS).

How to Modify, Terminate, or Complain about a Guardianship

Learn about the procedures to use under Washington State Law to modify, terminate or complain about a guardianship.

How to Tell Your Story with a Purpose: Nine Components of Your Story

Do you want to change the way a system works? Do you have a story to prove why it needs

Making My Own Decisions

Develop your decision making ability.

Pam’s Top Ten

Pam’s Rules for Working with Legislators Top Ten   CARAMEL MACHIATTO, PLEASE. Take the time to get to know your

Patient Rights at Western State Hospital And Eastern State Hospital

This booklet provides information about the rights of patients who are at the adult psychiatric hospitals run by the State of Washington: Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital.

Portrait of the Whole Person

Portrait of the Whole Person is a curriculum for elementary school students designed to teach students how disability rights fit into the broader civil rights movement, to perceive disability as a reflection of societal views of differences, and to treat people with disabilities with respect and dignity.

Reentry Resources for Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities in King County

This guide provides information about reentry resources in King County. The AVID Jail Project hopes this guide will help current inmates with disabilities plan for their release and former inmates with disabilities access reentry resources in the community.

Remote Testimony Written and Video Guide

  How to register to testify remotely for a committee hearing: Click: https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI Click on House or Senate Once you

Resolving a Dispute with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Explore the various advocacy options available if a person disagrees with a decision made by the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).

Resources During Incarceration for Inmates in King County Jails

This guide, produced by the Amplifying Voices of Inmates with Disabilities (AVID) Jail Project, provides information about resources available to inmates before they are released from jail. The AVID Jail Project hopes this guide will help current inmates with disabilities identify organizations and agencies they can contact to address concerns about jail conditions or other issues arising during their incarceration.

Rules Committee Contact Info

District Member Phone Number Email LA LA’s Email 33 Karen Keiser (360) 786-7664 karen.keiser@leg.wa.gov Jennifer Minich jennifer.minich@leg.wa.gov 20 John Braun

Sample Stories

View Answer Key Here. Sample Story 1 Dear Senator Wagoner, My name is Jesse Rowling and I’m a concerned constituent

Sample Stories Answer Key

Sample Stories Answer Key Use this to practice at home! Permission to reprint this publication is granted by the author,

Six Self Advocacy Steps for Meetings

Tips for how to get the most out of meetings.

Special Education Resources

A list of organizations providing information, dispute resolution, legal and other services to people with disabilities who use public special education services.

Sponsorship Opportunities

About Us Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is the only statewide organization focused solely on advocating for the more than 1.7

TAKE ACTION!

What can you do to make a difference on bills?   Action step #1: make sure the bill you support

Transferring Special Education Rights from Parents to Students

Learn about transferring special education rights from parents to students in Washington.

We Choose Independence!

An explanation of the importance of Personal Assistance Services (PAS) to independent living.

Welcoming and Respectful Environments: What advocates need to know

This resource is to help advocates stay true to their focus of upholding the rights of residents in the wake of sexual violence. When long-term care facilities provide welcoming and respectful environments it, in turn, promotes the autonomy, independence and empowerment of each resident.

Working With a Public Defender in Criminal Cases

Learn how to get, work with, and resolve conflicts with a public defender.