Programs

DDO now hiring for Region 3 DD Ombuds

August 24, 2026DDO is hiring for a Region 3 Developmental Disabilities Ombuds. Learn more about the position here!

Disability Rights Washington condemns DOJ’s retreat from Olmstead’s integration mandate.  

June 30, 2026The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released an alarming memo minimizing the importance of Olmstead v. L.C. and rolling back decades of federal support for the idea that individuals with disabilities have the right to live in community settings. Disability Rights Washington unequivocally condemns this memo and all attempts to force individuals with disabilities into institutions. Read more here.

2026 PABSS Update

June 26, 2026Over the past two years, the PABSS (Protection & Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security) program has built connections with the disability community, engaging a wide range of stakeholders in meaningful conversations about the employment barriers people with disabilities continue to face. Learn more here!

DRW welcomes Carter Gale to the Long Term Care Resident Rights team!

June 1, 2026In December of 2025 DRW's Long Term Care Resident Rights team welcomed Carter Gales as an attorney. Learn more about Carter here!

Progress on accessible curb ramps in Seattle nearly a decade after our settlement agreement in Reynoldson et al. v. City of Seattle

May 21, 2026Learn about recent updates and progress in the Curb Cuts case in Seattle.

Medicaid Waiver Technical Assistance Is Back

May 19, 2026DRW is pleased to announce that we are restarting Technical Assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are having issues with supported living and waiver services. Learn more here!

DRW welcomes Heidi Sadri to the Public Policy & Community Mobilization Team!

May 16, 2026In May 2026 DRW's Public Policy and Community Mobilization Team welcomed Heidi Sadri. Learn more about Heidi here!

Phase out isolation and prevent restraint

May 15, 2026House Bill 1795 bans life threatening restraint and prohibits construction of new isolation rooms, marking the first restraint and isolation legislation to pass in Washington after four years of sustained legislative advocacy. Governor Ferguson signed the bill on March 24, and it will take effect June 11, 2026. Learn more here!

DRW welcomes Kelsey De Avila to the LTCRR Team!

May 15, 2026In December 2025 DRW's Long Term Care Resident Rights Program welcomed Kelsey De Avila as an Advocate. Learn more about Kelsey here!

DRW welcomes Sarah Finley to the Treatment Facilities Team!

May 13, 2026In March 2026 DRW's Treatment Facilities program welcomed Sarah as an Attorney. Learn more about her here!

DRW welcomes Lauren Rolfe to the AVID team!

May 12, 2026In March 2026 DRW's Amplifying Voices of Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities (AVID) program welcomed Lauren Rolfe as an Attorney. Learn more about Lauren here!

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!