Advocacy
ADS Advisory Council members advocate on behalf of older adults, family caregivers and people with disabilities for local, state and national programs that promote quality of life for these populations.
Ongoing Advocacy Efforts
Senior Lobby Day: Annual gathering in Olympia to meet with legislators and urge support for W4A's Legislative Agenda.
- The 2010 Senior Lobby Day will take place on Thursday, February 18. Advisory Council members will meet with their legislators to encourage them to preserve funding for older adults and people with disabilities. To participate, contact Doug Ricker @ 206.684.0292.
- Read about last year's Lobby Day in Seniors Digest.
W4A Advocacy Alert: Receive e-mail alerts on pending legislation in both Washingtons. Let your representatives know where you stand on the issues with an easy to use on-line tool.
Legislative Forum: A biennial event focusing on federal and state issues important to older adults and people with disabilities.
- The next Legislative Forum will take place in the summer of 2010. For more information contact Doug Ricker @ 206.684.0292.
- Aging Readiness: The Legislative Challenge was held September 17, 2008.
Get involved
Visit http://www.leg.wa.gov to find and contact your legislator and to learn about bills, agendas, committees, etc.
Call the Washington State Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 to voice your opinion on the issues.
Advocacy Links and Tips
- Influencing the Rule Making Process in Washington State: A Role for Citizens in Public Policy - written by David Del Villar Fox for the Civic Engagment Process.
- Pictorial Guide to the Washington State Legislature - includes biographies and photos for Washington State's elected officials.
- They Represent You - Directory of elected officials published by the League of Women Voters.
- The League of Women Voters Citizen's Toolkit
- Tips for Effective Advocacy by Joanne Brekke-Selk, a former ADS Advisory Council member and former Washington State Representative.
- Washington Senior Citizens' Lobby
- Be a Champ for Children - Advocacy resources from nationally recognized expert, Nancy Amidei. Includes quick videos on how to get started and other tips and essentials.
