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Celebrating 30 Years of the ADA: Washington State Government Candidates Forum, Hosted by Disability Rights Washington & Rooted in Rights

Start: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:00 PM  Pacific Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-07:00)

End: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:30 PM  Pacific Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-07:00)

Host Contact Info: Darya Farivar email: daryaf@dr-wa.org cell: 206-471-9425

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Image Description: Grey background with images of circular pins on the left side that say, "Vote." Text to the right of pins reads, "Hosted by Disability Rights Washington & Rooted in Rights. Celebrating 30 years of the ADA: Washington State Government Candidates Forum.

Join us for a virtual forum with the candidates running for statewide positions in Washington State. By making sure that people with disabilities are part of the conversation, we can ensure that changes made by the legislature are reflective of our needs and values.

Details:

  • Date: September 23, 2020
  • Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Location: Zoom

We have confirmed at least one candidate for each of the following positions will be present:

  • Secretary of State
  • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • State Auditor
  • Lieutenant Governor

Questions can be submitted to DRW in advance when you RSVP. If your question is selected, then you may have an opportunity to ask the candidates directly.

ASL interpretation and CART will be provided. Additional accommodations can be requested when filling out the RSVP form.

Co-Sponsors:

  • Alliance of People with DisAbilities
  • Allies in Advocacy
  • Center for Independence
  • Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment
  • Hearing Loss Association of America - Washington
  • Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness - Washington
  • Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
  • Open Doors for Multicultural Families
  • Peer Legislative Advocates - Washington State
  • People First of Washington
  • Self Advocates in Leadership
  • The Arc of King County
  • The Arc of Spokane
  • The Arc of Washington
  • The Washington Council of the Blind
  • Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Washington State Independent Living Council

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