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Policy & Advocacy Committee

Our Purpose

Provide guidance and recommendations regarding public policy issues to DCDT Board and Membership.

Our Committee:

  • Communicates public policy and government issues and recommendations to the DCDT membership.
  • Establishes relationships with elected officials and/or government officials.
  • Develops an effective grassroots advocacy network knowledgeable in the issues and methods of advancing policy and about CEC's policy positions and current events.
  • Advocates for CEC's policy positions and communicate these positions to policymakers.
  • Encourages DCDT members to become politically active and understand public policy to facilitate grassroots activities.
  • Develops relationships with elected officials.
  • Rallies to the call to action using CEC's Legislative Action.
  • Provides political action trainings at CEC's and DCDT's annual convention.
  • Promotes grassroots action within DCDT and its conferences.

 

How Can I Get Involved?

The DCDT Policy and Advocacy Committee would love for you as a DCDT member to join us in our committee. To join our committee (and email list), email Josh Taylor (josh.taylor@wsu.edu).

There are many other ways to help support the goals of DCDT and the Policy and Advocacy Committee. Below are some of the ways to help advance policy affecting students with disabilities.

Chair - Josh Taylor, Chairperson

Email: josh.taylor@wsu.edu

DCDT Policy and Advocacy Committee Sessions 2025-26

Second Thursday of each month from 3-4pm ET except for October (to avoid conflict with DCDT Conference)

  • September 11, 2025
  • October 2, 2025
  • November 13, 2025
  • December 11, 2025
  • January 8, 2026
  • February 12, 2026
  • March 12, 2026
  • April 8, 2026
  • May 7, 2026

All meetings 12 p.m. PST / 1 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Link to Zoom

 

 

 

Federal Legislation

To keep abreast of current legislation, where it is in the process, opportunities for public comment, and other information, visit the following links.

 

Last Updated:  14 May, 2025

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