At the beginning of the 1999 legislative session many members of the Government Relations Committee (GRC) and "Active Advocates," were unfamiliar with the legislative process and advocating for disability rights. The process a bill goes though to become a law can be confusing at first, and many of us felt somewhat intimidated the first time we met with our legislators. But, by the end of the session, there was one thing we could all agree on: …
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…not pass for the third consecutive year. We all need to gear up for next session and be prepared to fight for this important legislation! For all of you that wrote a letter or called your representative this session regarding disability issues: thank you! Together we were able to make a difference and effect change! Please call me at 206.284.4236 or 1.800.800.7047 for more information or if you know someone else who would like to get involved.