Organization
Disability Rights Washington(DRW)
Disability Rights Washington is Washington State's federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency, providing free legal services and advocacy to people with any disability across the state. With offices in Seattle, Spokane, and Olympia, DRW works to advance dignity, equality, and self-determination for Washington's 1.7 million residents with disabilities.
About
Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is a private nonprofit organization and Washington State's sole Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency, with offices in Seattle, Spokane, and Olympia. DRW's mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of every person with a disability in Washington.
What They Do
DRW provides free legal services, investigates rights violations, advocates at the state and federal legislative level, and offers community education and training. They use legal, legislative, and media advocacy to build cross-disability, intersectional power and create systemic change across Washington.
Who They Serve
DRW serves people with all disabilities in Washington State, with particular focus on those in crisis, at risk of institutionalization, or from underserved communities. Information and advocacy training are available to all; direct legal services follow P&A eligibility criteria.
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