About Us
ActionDD began in 1991 when concerned familys, friends and professionals challenged
the closing of our state residential centers, or RHC's (Residential Habilitation Centers). We pooled our
resources, hired a lobbyist and went to Olympia.
We soon learned that, not only were
the residents of RHCs in danger of losing needed services,
but that others not in RHCs were going without services
altogether. To make matters worse, advocates were not
working together but were instead fighting over who would
get precious resources and who would not.
We have concluded that a continuum of
services must be available. Exclude no one. It's to that end that we
advocate.
Today advocates volunteer their time and money so
that our state legislature, the bureaucracy and care
providers can have a better understanding of the needs of
people with developmental disabilities.
You are invited to join this important advocacy.
ActionDD board members:
Paul Strand, President (360) 556-1213
Maureen Durkan, Management Vice-president
Matt Zuvich, Associate Vice-president
Gary Hill, Treasurer
Saskia Davis, Secretary
What Do We Need Now?
 Funding
to support our lobbyist
A
protected continuum of care for all people with DD
Respite
care.
An
even stronger membership base.
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