The Arc of Washington State
Ramona Hattendorf is an experienced leader in public policy and civic engagement, currently serving as the Director of Public Policy and Civic Engagement at The Arc of King County since July 2016. Hattendorf directs programs that advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while fostering inclusive communities. Additional roles include Acting Executive Director and co-Interim Executive Director, where leadership responsibilities expanded during organizational transitions. Hattendorf's background includes positions at the Parent Leadership Training Institute, Community & Parents for Public Schools of Seattle, and Washington State PTA, where expertise in advocacy, policy development, and communication was honed. Hattendorf holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism from the University of Southern California and certifications in leadership training.
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The Arc of Washington State
Founded in 1936, The Arc of Washington State has been a champion for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families for decades. What started as a small group of parents in Pierce and King Counties has grown into a statewide grassroots advocacy network of individuals, family members, service providers and other interested community members. It is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of the United States and supports 9 local county chapters. Developmental disabilities occur prior to the age of 18 and are expected to last a lifetime, and include Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, intellectual disabilities and other genetic and neurological syndromes. People with developmental disabilities have inherent potential and value and deserve a fully inclusive life in the community with their family, peers, neighbors and friends.