We advocate for inclusive democracy. And we help disability communities fight anti-democracy groups and movements.

Your Ballot in Plain Language: Initiates I-001 & I-638

Learn more about what’s on your ballot! Your vote is powerful. Your vote matters. This fall, you get to vote on some important things. Two of those things are initiatives I-001 and I-638. An initiative asks if voters want to make a new law. I-001 is about people’s rights at school. I-638 is about who…

Inclusive Democracy Means Including Transgender People

Words to Know Inclusive Democracy Means Including Transgender People Discrimination makes many transgender people leave their homes. Discrimination is when someone treats you badly because of who you are. Transgender people have a different gender than the one people thought they would be at birth. Transgender is often shortened to trans. To learn more about…

DCDD Plain Language Resource on Spokane Fires and Conspiracy Theories

This resource is in plain language. Plain language is a way of writing that is easier to read. This resource talks about the fires in Spokane. It also talks about conspiracy theories about the fires in Spokane. For a PDF version you can print, click here. Words to Know Disability Communities Defending Democracy (DCDD) is…

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