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ACTION
to
sponsor and support legislation that will protect and
enhance the lives of people with developmental
disabilities.
ACTION to
fight legislation that would harm our most vulnerable
citizens.
ACTION to keep a
full continuum of care in Washington State.
Speaker of the House Frank Chopp
told us, "We need a full continuum
of services for people with developmental disabilities."
ACTION in the
News:
Action Scores Big in 2008 Legislature
Rick Jensen
ActionDD public affairs Officers, April 2008
WOW!! The 60th Legislature ended on time and campaign season 2008 is now in full
swing! ACTION realized some very significant accomplishments and made some new
legislative friends, but first a little civics 101.
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A past enveloped in love, a future that's uncertain
By Maureen O'Hagan
Seattle Times staff reporter
James Jensen considers himself a "ladies' man," even though he's never been on a date. He likes to say he's "retired," although he's never had a serious job. When a cashier asks for money, he responds, "You'll have to talk to my banker." The banker in question is his mother, Delores Jensen, who's been his staunchest defender, his biggest fan and his loving caregiver for 47 years. And James, if it isn't clear by now, is a charmer.
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Aging father agonizes over fate of his son
By Maureen O'Hagan
Seattle Times staff reporter
The image, decades old, still lingers in Ron Johnson's mind: his teenage son, Ronny, beaming in the back of the family speedboat, the cool, damp wind rushing by as they zoomed around Lake Chelan. Those were active times, family times.
Now it's just the two of them, and life has slowed.
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You are invited
to take ACTION with us.
Be rewarded knowing that you are part of a voluntary
social action group that gives so much to those who can only
trust that they will be cared for.
Take ACTION with your donations.
Your financial support is crucial.
Be assured that every cent goes to taking action for
people with developmental disabilities.
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