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The Arc of Whatcom County

Parent Coalition E-alert

October 2012

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Know Your Legislators


FEDERAL

 

Sen. Maria Cantwell

cantwell.senate.gov

(202)224-3441

 

Sen. Patty Murray

murray.senate.gov

(202)224-2621

  
2nd District

Rep. Rick Larsen

www.house.gov/larsen/

(202)225-2605

  
  
STATE
  
42nd District

 

Sen. Doug Ericksen

[email protected]

(360)786-7682

 

Rep. Vincent Buys

[email protected]

(360)786-7980

 

Rep. Jason Overstreet

[email protected]

(360)786-7980

 

40th District

 

Sen. Kevin Ranker

[email protected]

(360)786-7678

 

Rep. Kristine Lytton

[email protected]

(360)786-7800

 

Rep. Jeff Morris

[email protected]

(360)786-7970

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Greetings!  

 

This week presents a unique opportunity for you to make your voice heard on services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Please read below for more information.

 

If you have any questions or need support, contact Monica (360) 715-0170, ext 303, [email protected]

 

FOCUS GROUP ON DDD SERVICES
 
Want to make your voice heard on disability services?

Please join us for a focus group on Washington's developmental disabilities service system!  This meeting is sponsored by the State Auditor's Office and will be held THIS WEDNESDAY, October 10 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center. Food and beverages will be provided.

 

Division of Developmental Disabilities Focus Group
Wednesday, October 10th
6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Please RSVP to Monica: (360)715-0170 x303, [email protected].
 
Let us know how well the developmental disabilities system in Washington is supporting you and your family - AND - how it could be improved. Specifically, we'd like information from self-advocates and families on these topics:
 
* How easy or difficult it is for you to get information on services and supports available?
* How easy or difficult it is for you to get the services you need?
* How much control you have over your supports, and who provides them?
* How satisfied you are with the supports you receive?

 

Your input is very important!
The information you provide will be used as part of a statewide evaluation of the developmental disabilities service system. The State Auditor's Office, along with BERK and the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI), is conducting a performance audit of Washington's developmental disabilities program. The audit evaluates how effectively the Division of Developmental Disabilities provides services for people with developmental disabilities.

 

BERK and HSRI will be conducting focus groups in five citiesm including Bellingham, around the state. There will be two focus groups meeting at the same time: one for individuals with developmental disabilities and a separate one for families. 

 

For more information about the audit, visit: ww.sao.wa.gov/EN/Audits/PerformanceAudit/Documents/PA_Overview_DD_ProgEval.pdf.