After weeks of political delay and debate, Olympia Insiders Sue Elliott and Ed Holen meet back at the capitol to walk us through the highs and lows of the 2010 legislative session.
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Season 4, Episode 11: That’s a Wrap!
Season 4, Episode 10: The Final Stretch
In the final days of the 2010 session, advocates gather for one last Advocacy Day briefing before heading to the capitol with thank you notes and powerful messages for legislators still debating budget details.
Season 4, Episode 9: Coming Home to the Community
Parents, care providers, and people with disabilities from around the state gathered on the capitol steps to celebrate independent living and advocate for the community services that make true inclusion possible.
Season 4, Episode 8: Budget Priorities
Director of Financial Management, Victor Moore sits down with the Olympia Insider to discuss budget priorities and the good financial sense of bringing people with developmental disabilities home to their communities, neighborhoods and schools.
Season 4, Episode 7: Respectful Language
Self advocates push for historic legislation that would make Respect the new “R Word.” House Bill 2490 and Joint Memorial 4024 move our state and the nation closer to real change.
Season 4, Episode 6: Building Community Capacity
The We All Belong campaign gets behind proposals that strengthen and expand the capacity of community-based programs because we all belong in our communities, neighborhoods and schools!
Season 4, Episode 5: Holding Our Ground
Advocates take their fight to the capitol, speaking out against proposed cuts to community-based services and programs that make a difference in their lives.
Season 4, Episode 4: We All Belong
Advocates tell legislators loud and clear: We All Belong! Find out what it means to them and why inclusion is this year’s big message.
Season 4, Episode 3: You Can Make a Difference
Advocates talk about getting involved and making a difference. Be inspired to get involved!
Season 4, Episode 2: You Are Here
Grab your umbrella, your snow boots, or your sunglasses and get to Advocacy Day!!! Olympia Insiders Sue Elliott and Ed Holen brave the weather to give you the lay of the land and tell how you can influence lawmakers every Wednesday during the legislative session.
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