Ensure that special education services birth to 21 are adequately funded, and that services are delivered in environments that are typical for children without disabilities.
Ensure that Washington State surpasses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specified federal requirement of a 0.75 mile distance from a fixed bus route for Paratransit services. In addition, provide transportation options for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) clients who live in communities without public transportation.
Address the housing crisis faced by individuals with I/DD by identifying a sustainable and permanent revenue source for DD affordable housing, increasing the Housing Trust Fund - Developmental Disabilities Set-aside, and fully funding residential supports.
Priority 4 : Supported Employment: JoAnna and Mayowa & Jacobi WIlson
Protect individuals’ opportunity to experience the benefits of employment by addressing the gaps in network adequacy, and ensuring all students with I/DD receive equitable and comprehensive community-based transition services from their school district.
Increase individuals’ ability to participate in recreation and community activities by identifying a comprehensive approach to personal care supports and incentivizing the provision of meaningful accommodations at community recreation centers.