Programs

DRW Welcomes Masha Pobedinsky to the LTCRR Team!

April 22, 2026In March 2026 DRW's Long-Term Care Resident Rights Program welcomed Masha Pobedinsky as and Advocate. Learn more about Masha here!

Please tell us what is important to you!

April 15, 2026Please help determine our advocacy priorities by taking the priorities survey! We are also hosting a virtual Town Hall on 5/13/26. Learn more here.

DRW Awarded Seattle Foundation Grant!

April 14, 2026We are delighted to share that the Seattle Foundation has awarded DRW a grant to support our continued systems and policy change work. Learn more here!

Now Hiring: Marketing and Communications Director

April 13, 2026DRW seeks to fill the position of Marketing and Communications Director. The position plays a key role in advancing DRW’s brand, voice, mission, and visibility across internal and external audiences. Learn more here!

Now Hiring: Finance Director

April 13, 2026DRW is hiring a Finance Director who will lead and steward all financial planning and financial operations for the organization and report to the Executive Director. Learn more, share, or apply here!

DDO Hiring: Temporary Part-Time Office Assistant

March 24, 2026The Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds (DD Ombuds), a program of DRW seeks a Part-Time (15 hours per week), Temporary Office Assistant. The position will provide administrative support and be a first point of contact with the DD Ombuds. Learn more here!

Now Hiring: Temporary Part-Time Office Assistant

March 18, 2026Disability Rights Washington (DRW) seeks a Part-Time (20 hours per week), Temporary Office Assistant. The position will provide support and be a first point of contact within Disability Rights Washington. Learn more here!

Advocacy groups condemn Senator’s use of harmful slur.

March 12, 2026DRW and DDO condemn Senator Christian’s recent use of the R word during the floor debate on HB 1390, a bill to eliminate the Community Protection Program (CPP). Read more here.

New! Long-Term Care Resident Rights program

December 19, 2025On January 5, 2026, DRW opens its statewide Long-Term Care Resident Rights (LTCRR) Intake Line.  This new program, which is funded through the Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA), provides legal information, advice, and representation to people on Medicaid who are threatened with discharge or transfer from community-based long-term care facilities. Learn more here.

DRW 2026 Legislative Agenda

December 10, 2025These issues have been identified by Disability Rights Washington (DRW) Programs and their constituents for focus during the 2025 legislative session. This list is not exhaustive and may change as the session progresses.

DRW welcomes our new Executive Director!

November 12, 2025After a nationwide search, we are excited to announce that Wallace (Wally) Tablit has been selected to lead Disability Rights Washington as our next Executive Director, starting November 12, 2025. Wally brings nearly thirty years of leadership experience in the disability rights and justice movements, with a passion and commitment for creating an equitable world for people of all identities and lived experiences. He has brought positive changes to communities across the Pacific Northwest as well as on the national stage and is a leading expert in competitive and integrated employment. Wally also brings extensive experience in organizational development, leadership, talent management, and person-centered planning. Learn more here!

DRW joins Washington State Immigrant Solidarity Network

November 5, 2025In October 2025 Disability Rights Washington became an organizational member of the Washington State Immigrant Solidarity Network. In doing so we affirm our commitment to the disabled community and organizations supporting those currently being profiled due to their race, ethnicity, and/or national origin and aim to support local efforts to defend immigrant and migrant communities. Learn more here.

Week Without Driving 2025, Bigger Than Ever

October 6, 2025More than 500 individuals and 50 elected officials from across Washington State participated in this year’s Week Without Driving challenge which was celebrated by community organizations, transit agencies, transportation departments and public officials across our state. 

Facilities Team receives grant for housing policy work

September 30, 2025DRW received a grant from the Seattle Foundation to pursue housing policies and legislation in 2026 that support individuals with significant behavioral health needs. DRW’s Treatment Facilities team will use this grant to bring the voices of people with disabilities to policy conversations around emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing.