News & Legislative Advocacy
Morningside is a public benefit corporation (a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3)) and does not directly lobby, but policy decisions impact our work and ability to serve our community. We share information for our community about opportunities to get involved in local advocacy.
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) Community Survey
February 5, 2025
The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is gathering feedback to better understand the barriers and challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Washington State. This input will directly influence the DDC Council’s 5 Year State Plan, which guides their work. DDC needs your help to ensure voices from all communities are heard. Please share your insights and experiences by taking the survey.
Project SEARCH in Action
April 26, 2024
The Project SEARCH class and staff recently took a job tour at Grocery Outlet with the owner, Mae! Students learned about the various areas of the store as well as what employees do on a daily basis.
Upcoming Social Security Webinar, April 4, 2024
April 20, 2024
If you're interested in learning more about your Social Security Disability Benefits or Able Accounts, tomorrow's webinar from the ABLE Savings Plans Network and ABLE today may be for you!
Farewell For Now
July 31, 2018
A note from Jim Larson on his retirement after 29 years at Morningside.
Morningside CEO, Jim Larson, Named Thurston County Boss of the Year
Our CEO, Jim Larson, was named Boss of the Year by the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce.