Self-Advocacy
Publications
Advocacy Strategies
Advocacy Strategies – Building a Community Plan is a booklet filled with tools for strengthening advocacy efforts. With worksheets andMaking My Own Decisions
Develop your decision making ability.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.We Choose Independence!
An explanation of the importance of Personal Assistance Services (PAS) to independent living.External Links
Northwest Justice Project, CLEAR Hotline
CLEAR is the statewide intake line for free and low-cost civil legal aid in Washington. Individuals with low incomes and legal issues may receive legal resources, information, and referrals to legal services providers in their geographic area. In King County, individuals may access these services by calling 2-1-1. Otherwise, individuals may reach CLEAR by calling 1 (888) 201-1014 or use the online intake form on the website. Seniors (people age 60 and over) can access intake by calling CLEAR*Sr at 1 (888) 387-7111. Veterans may dial 1 (855) 657-8387.
Washington LawHelp
Washington LawHelp is the online legal information source maintained by Northwest Justice Project, Washington’s legal aid program for low income persons.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure
The National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability provides a workbook titled, “The 411 on Disability Disclosure,” designed for youth with disabilities and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This workbook is aimed at helping young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment, and social lives. Based on the premise that disclosure is a very personal decision, the workbook helps young people think about and practice disclosing their disability.
Washington State Attorney General
The Washington State Attorney General’s website provides information on car purchasing, car repair, car lemon laws, charities, collections and repossessions, credit and identity theft. A consumer complaint is also available online.
The Olmstead Decision Explained
In 1999, the case of Olmstead v. Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson was brought before the Supreme Court. In the Olmstead decision, the court concluded that people with disabilities have a right to receive state-funded supports in the community, rather than in facilities, affirming the argument that had been made by advocates for decades.