Summary

Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. Relying both on lived and learned experience, they work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights. DRW is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Washington state and a member of the National Disability Rights Network. They strive for a society where all people are treated with equality, dignity, and respect for their expressed choices, and who have equal opportunities to participate in society.

Disability Rights Washington is seeking nominations and applications for its next Executive Director. The Executive Director will be a strategic, visionary leader for DRW. They will be overseeing the organization’s operations, including advocacy, public policy, legal initiatives, strategic partnerships, and financial management. The next ED will build on a legacy of impactful work across the state that has positioned Disability Rights Washington as one of the premier Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies in the country. Together with the Board and staff, they will have the opportunity to craft a new strategic plan, charting DRW’s future in these uncertain times when the advocacy and support services DRW offers are under threat and needed now more than ever.

To Apply

More information about Disability Rights Washington may be found at: www.disabilityrightswa.org.

This search is being led by Tamar Datan, Linda Chavers, and Ashley Jones of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

DRW understands the importance and contribution of candidates with lived experience. DRW encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities of all races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, national origins, marital statuses, and veteran status backgrounds. Disabilities include, but are not limited to, mental health conditions, physical and sensory disabilities, learning and intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and chronic health conditions.