Disability Rights Washington
Washington's Protection and Advocacy System

Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.

Program Updates

Remembering Executive Director, Wallace “Wally” Tablit

November 10, 2026Disability Rights Washington shares the passing of Executive Director Wally Tablit, a leader in disability inclusion and advocacy for more than 25 years.

Listening Tour to Reimagine the Involuntary Treatment Act Concludes

November 9, 2026The Reimagining ITA Task Force, including Disability Rights Washington, shares results of its listening tour on Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act, with recommendations to resource care, match treatment to patient needs, and improve teamwork.

DDO now hiring for Region 2 DD Ombuds

September 17, 2026The DD Ombuds, a program of DRW, is hiring for a Region 2 DD Ombuds. Region 2 covers King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. Learn more about the position here!

DRW’s Letter to Governor Ferguson on Community Integration and the Promise of Olmstead

September 14, 2026Last week, Governor Bob Ferguson joined seventeen other governors in signing a bipartisan letter urging the U.S. Department of Justice
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Our History

History

Photo: Disability Rights Washington’s founding mothers were also the force behind the nation’s first state education for all law.

The Protection and Advocacy System

P&A agencies have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services, under federal laws, to all people with disabilities.