Op-ed by Open Doors' Executive Director, Ginger Kwan, Featured in South Seattle Emerald
"A recent report by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services found a huge lack of affordable housing that meets the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over 37,000 Washingtonians with intellectual disabilities face housing insecurity, while the state has only 1,382 Housing Trust Fund units that serve this community."
Legislative News: Inslee signs Orwall’s Language Access bill
“It has been a very long journey and, while I am proud and truly happy that we finally reached our goal, I am first and foremost grateful for the community’s invaluable support and encouragement over years of perseverance, and for the solid partnerships established with colleagues in both chambers and both caucuses,” said the Des Moines Democrat.
A new law will help families access interpreters in WA public schools
Advocating for Mental Health Systems Change
Our Advocacy and Civic Engagement Program Manager, Moses Perez, has been involved in efforts to address mental health in our state.
Rep. Tina Orwall and ODMF Family Leaders Speak on Language Access
Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) and Open Doors for Multicultural Families staff and Family Leaders discuss the importance of Language Access in helping families communicate with school staff.