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Annual legislative forum

The King County Developmental Disabilities Annual Legislative Forum is an event to educate elected officials on issues that are important to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and delays and their families, friends, and supporters. We share King County's I/DD and delays legislative priorities, and our community members share their personal stories as they relate to the priorities.

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2026 Legislative Forum

Thank you to the friends, families, and colleagues who were able to join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025 for our 36th annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum.  

2026 State Legislative Priorities

Translated 2026 State Legislative Priorities (Brief) & Event Agenda

Elected Officials in Attendance

Thank you to the elected officials who also joined us:

  • Representative Lisa Callan, Legislative District 5

  • Senator Bob Hasegawa, Legislative District 11

  • Senator Claire Wilson, Legislative District 30

  • Representative Jamila Taylor, Legislative District 30

  • Senator Phil Fortunato, Legislative District 31

  • Office of Senator Tina Orwall, Legislative District 33

  • Office of Senator Noel Frame, Legislative District 36

  • Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, Legislative District 37

  • Senator Lisa Wellman, Legislative District41 

  • Representative Janice Zahn, Legislative District 41

  • Senator Jamie Pedersen, Legislative District 43

  • Representative Nicole Macri, Legislative District 43

  • Senator Manka Dhingra, Legislative District 45

  • Representative Roger Goodman, Legislative District 45

  • Representative Darya Farivar, Legislative District 46

  • Senator Claudia Kauffman, Legislative District 47

  • Representative Osman Salahuddin, Legislative District 48

  • Councilmember Jorge L. Barón, King County Council District 4

  • Office of Councilmember-elect Steffanie Fain, King County Council District 5

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Behavioral Health Forum

DCHS's Behavioral Health Annual Legislative Forum

Interpretation and accessibility services

Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports team - When you call, say your language in English, such as “Spanish” then say “Interpreter” in English. We will place you on hold while we connect with an interpreter. Call 206-263-0853

King County’s 211 Crisis Connections provides comprehensive information on health and human services in King County, from rent and housing assistance to adult disability supports. Immediate language interpretation is available in more than 155 languages. Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-621-4636 Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm

Washington Relay 711: A person with a hearing loss or speech disability with specialized telecommunication equipment or a person using a standard phone may initiate a call through Washington Relay. Dial 711 to connect with a Communication Assistant, who will dial the requested number and relay the conversation between the two callers. Learn more about all Washington Relay Services and Spanish Relay.

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