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Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment We promote equality, opportunity, independence and full participation in life for people with disabities

The committee promotes full participation in life for people with disabilities. Our members represent a wide range of constituent groups, geographical perspectives, ethnic origins and cultural heritages. Together, we:
• Advise Governor Inslee, the legislature and state agencies on policies that affect people with disabilities.
• Monitor legislation to assure equal opportunity and access for employment, education, healthcare and public services.
• Promote understanding of the needs and potential of people with disabilities, offering information and awareness training to the public.
• Recognize employers who demonstrate leadership in employing people with disabilities.
• Provide training and technical assistance to the business community to promote employment opportunities and awareness of disability issues.
• Conduct our activities in barrier-free environments and use appropriate auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication.

Sharing: Free education sessions for families impacted by substance use disorder
10/06/2026

Sharing: Free education sessions for families impacted by substance use disorder

Sharing: Free education sessions for families impacted by substance use disorder Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 10/06/2026 08:26 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News Sharing: Free education sessions for families impacted by substance use disorder October 6, 2026 He...

Sharing: Statewide Event (10/20): Inclusive Emergency Practices Kickoff – Safety, Communication & Two-Way Advocacy
10/06/2026

Sharing: Statewide Event (10/20): Inclusive Emergency Practices Kickoff – Safety, Communication & Two-Way Advocacy

Statewide Event (10/20): Inclusive Emergency Practices Kickoff – Safety, Communication & Two-Way Advocacy Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 10/02/2026 09:58 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News Statewide Event (10/20): Inclusive Emergency Practices Kickoff – Safet...

Sharing: Health and Safety Complaints in Private Detention Centers
08/31/2026

Sharing: Health and Safety Complaints in Private Detention Centers

Sharing: Health and Safety Complaints in Private Detention Centers Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 08/31/2026 11:50 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News Sharing: Health and Safety Complaints in Private Detention Centers GCDE is sharing this info on behalf of our col...

Sharing: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
08/19/2026

Sharing: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Sharing: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 08/19/2026 08:50 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News Sharing: Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) GCDE is sharing....

Sharing: 988-Help-seeker rights: community listening sessions
08/06/2026

Sharing: 988-Help-seeker rights: community listening sessions

Sharing: 988 Help-seeker rights: community listening sessions Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 08/06/2026 02:59 PM PDT View in browser GCDE News Sharing: 988 Help-seeker rights: community listening sessions GCDE is sharing this information on behalf of Health Car...

Sharing: BBQ, Bowling, and Banter! Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
07/27/2026

Sharing: BBQ, Bowling, and Banter! Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BBQ, Bowling and Banter! Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 07/27/2026 11:20 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News BBQ, Bowling and Banter! Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tacoma Association of the Deaf &...

Sharing: Take the Survey: Medicaid in Your Community
07/22/2026

Sharing: Take the Survey: Medicaid in Your Community

Sharing: Take the Survey: Medicaid in Your Community Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 07/22/2026 10:38 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News Sharing: Take the Survey: Medicaid in Your Community GCDE is sharing this information on behalf of NAMI. We Want to Hear From Y...

Sharing: Heading Forward: July 2026
07/06/2026

Sharing: Heading Forward: July 2026

Sharing: Heading Forward: July 2026 Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 07/03/2026 09:10 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News SHARING: Heading Forward: July 2026 GCDE is sharing this message on behalf of our friends at the TBI Council. HEADING FORWARD July 2026 TBI Coun...

Sharing: WASILC Community Survey: Be heard
07/02/2026

Sharing: WASILC Community Survey: Be heard

Sharing: WASILC Community Survey: Be heard Washington State Employment Security Department sent this bulletin at 07/02/2026 08:54 AM PDT View in browser GCDE News WASILC Community Survey: Be heard GCDE is sharing this information from our friends at WASILC. The WASILC logo. Text reads: Take the WASI...

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