When
October 7th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Where
This is an online event via Zoom.
For more information on the Zoom platform, please visit https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ prior to the event.
Contact
Wise Support
support@gowise.org
Wise Webinar Series:
Disability Bill of rights
with People First of Washington
Washington state recently passed a bill putting in one piece all of the rights and expectation a person with a disability has around all the services that they receive from DSHS/DDA. People First has spent significant time getting terminology changed on several point that did not support a person with disabilities success and independence.
The new law of the land in Washington has been put into use at DDA and can partially be found on their website. Changes are still being resolved. During this presentation several people involved From Self Advocate, Agency Administrator, A former DDA Case Manager, A Special Education instructor. Self-advocate board members from the DDC, SAIL, DRW and more.
Learning Objectives (Info, tools, and skills attendees will receive):
- Understanding of This new Law.
- Understanding of the Respectful Language Laws
- Expectation of the person with a disability
- Various perspectives of the services people receive
- Where the self-Advocate movement is going.
- What independence looks like now.
- The Civil rights of a person with disabilities
- How to incorporate this into the lives of the people you serve.
- Help prevent discrimination and abuse of people with disabilities
- Empowering a Person with a disability.
Do you require an accommodation, materials in alternate format or have inquiries about accessibility in this event? If so, please reach out to support@gowise.org no later than 5pm Friday prior to this webinar. Due to the short turnaround of our webinar series we are unable to accommodate same day requests. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.
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There are no refunds for those that do not attend the scheduled webinar. If you do miss the webinar, we will provide you with a code to access the next webinar free.
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