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Senate unanimously adopts resolution recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Summary
The Washington State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8689 acknowledging March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and added all members as sponsors. Senators spoke in personal and policy terms about inclusion and the need to strengthen services and lived‑experience representation in policymaking.
The Washington State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 8689 on March 9, 2026, recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and adding the names of all members to the measure.
Senator Kaufman, who said she is a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, told colleagues the recognition is “both professional and deeply personal.” She cited federal‑definition estimates that about…
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