PAVE's Pierce County Speak Up and Be Heard!

A drop-in hour with peers. Listen, share, how are you speaking up? Support others to do so.

The Washington Legislative Session is just around the corner. There are many ways to be involved.

  • Not sure what to say? Join your peers for support.
  • Have an issue important to you? Join us to get feedback.
  • Want to make a difference? Join your peers to see how they did it!


What's it about?
A supportive space from 5 pm – 6pm with your Pierce County peers as parents and/or caregivers (e.g. Aunties, grandparents, neighbors, etc.) of a person with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. To share, listen, learn, and offer your wisdom. 
First 3 peer-to-peer options:
  • January 13, 2026, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Our time can include...
  • Inspiring videos of parents/caregivers sharing their stories
  • How to build your advocacy story
  • Time to identify issues important to you
  • Listen to each other’s story
  • Ask for feedback
  • Give feedback to those that ask
  • Ongoing discussion and feedback throughout the session 

Where can you use what you learn?
  • Speaking with legislators and decision-makers 
  • Participating in advocacy events or rallies 
  • Sharing your story with community groups or on social media 
  • Building confidence to speak up and take part in important decisions in your community 
  • Learning how to stand up for yourself and others in ways that help make change 

What's next?
Pre-register to receive a secure link to join for any amount of time during the hour. Listen, share your wisdom, and get feedback. If it turns out you can’t join us, by preregistering we’ll send notes and info from the peer-coaching (aka cheering each other on) session.

Questions? Help to register?
Call (253) 565-2266 or email us at p2p@wapave.org. Tell us your:
  • first and last name
  • email address
  • phone number












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