King County Developmental Disabilities & Delays Legislative Forum

The King County Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum is an opportunity to learn about issues that are important to our communities.

• Learn about King County's intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays legislative priorities for 2026.
• Hear stories of successes and challenges from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays and their family members.
• There will be opportunities for Washington State legislators to share their perspectives and priorities.

• 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Doors open; coffee, tea, & cookies available

• 6:15 – 6:45 PM: Optional connection time with legislators

• 7:00 – 8:30 PM: Forum

If you plan to participate during the 6:15 - 6:45 PM connection time with your elected official, please be prepared to share your legislative district on the registration form. If you don't know your district, you can look it up here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/

Please use the registration form to request an interpreter.

This year, we’re putting our full focus on creating the best possible experience for those attending in person. While we won’t be offering a live stream, we will be recording the event and making a recording available afterward, so everyone can still enjoy and share in the event.

We love having children and families at our forum! Your presence and your voice are what makes our forum such a meaningful event! We also know that the big ballroom space can be overwhelming for some people. If that is true for you or your loved ones, you are welcome to come to the Family Room to watch the forum.

• A smaller space to watch the forum.
• Toys and snacks are available.
• This is not childcare. Caregivers need to stay with their children.
• Move between the Family Room and the main room as you please!

Please use the registration form to request an interpreter for the family room.

Need to step away from the activity? Take a few minutes to rest in the Quiet Room. The Quiet Room has dimmed lights, couches, and chairs. Noise will be kept to a minimum. You will not be able to see or hear the forum, but you can return to the fun when you are recharged!

Are you a Congressmember, Washington State Legislator, King County Councilmember, or their legislative aide? Please bypass this form and instead RSVP directly to Executive Assistant Alyssa Ramseur, 206-263-9619 or [email protected]

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