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Conrad Reynoldson named one of Seattle Magazine's 'Most Influential People of 2023'

"These extraordinary individuals sometimes (not always) toil in obscurity, but they’re fighting to improve their communities with whatever means available."

WACDA founder Conrad Reynoldson was among those honored by Seattle Magazine for his efforts towards making the Seattle area more equitable in 2023. His story was told in the print version of the magazine, which noted that "Reynoldson and team have been quietly making a big difference to the disability community by advocating for access in public spaces of all kinds . . ."
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Seattle Mag

January 8, 2024

Conrad Reynoldson Speaks With KOMO News About Accessibility in Seattle's Stadiums and Venues

"The Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act is now 33 years old, but one man is making it his life's work to make sure stadiums and arenas meet the intended expectations and equity."

That man is WACDA founder Conrad Reynoldson. In his December interview with Chris Daniels, Conrad went into detail about WACDA's focus on ensuring accessibility for all in Seattle's entertainment venues, stadiums, and arenas. "'We hope to achieve with increasing awareness and recognition of the importance of this,” [Reynoldson] said. “And to increase accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.'"
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Komo News

December 11, 2023

Conrad Reynoldson joins the 138th edition of the 'Sports Untold' podcast also on Rainier Avenue Radio

"Disability Rights shouldn't be a partisan issue."

During his interview on the "Sports Untold" podcast, Conrad Reynoldson discussed not only his work but also his specific advocacy for better accessibility for individuals with disabilities at sports and entertainment events and at various Seattle sports venues.
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Sports Untold

October 23, 2023

Conrad Reynoldson Advocates Against Expansion of WA Assisted Suicide Bill

"This would open the door to more patients potentially being pressured and/or coerced, and to quickly pursuing assisted suicide with little chance for a second opinion or to give it further consideration.'"

Conrad Reynoldson has spoken out against the expansion of the Washington "Death with Dignity" Act, warning against the adverse consequences that expanding access to assisted suicide an have on people with disabilities. “But critics like disability rights advocate Conrad Reynoldson call the changes a recipe for disaster.
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KUOW

March 7, 2023

King County Bar Association Outstanding New Lawyer Award for 2022: Conrad Reynoldson

“What particularly impressed NLD — and what set Conrad apart from the other finalists — was Conrad’s commitment to training the next generation of disability rights attorneys,"

We are proud to announce that our founder, Conrad Reynoldson, is the recipient of the Outstanding New Lawyer Award by the New Lawyer Division (NLD) of the King County Bar Association for 2022!
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KCBA

June 13, 2022

Days After Initial Snow, Sidewalks Issues Plague Wheelchair Users

'The snow is beautiful to look at, but otherwise I dread it – It’s going to be challenging to get around, and basically unless I can get there safely in my van I can’t go anywhere.'

Some – like attorney Conrad Reynoldson – say the city’s approach isn’t enough. 'They need to stop passing it off on other people, and basically take a role in this,' said Reynoldson. Reynoldson uses a motorized wheelchair, which means he has a better chance to get around than those with a manual wheelchair. Despite that, he’s been stuck inside for days at a time during some of Seattle’s larger storms
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FOX 13

December 28, 2021

We Zoomed, We Testified, We Won!

"But, we all were in agreement that it was important for the Legislature to hear from people with disabilities about the impact the bill will have...Conrad’s shepherding of the cause throughout was critical to the effort."

Disability Rights Washington celebrated WACDA founder and lead attorney for his grassroots organizing of individuals with disabilities to testify against the physician-assisted suicide expansion bill HB 1141. Reynoldson's advocacy and organizing efforts were critical in stopping the bill.
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DRW

July 22, 2021

Sidewalk Accessibility - KIRO 7

“We haven’t seen sidewalk accessibility be a priority for the City of Seattle in recent years,”

KIRO 7 spoke to WACDA founder and lead attorney, Conrad Reynoldson, about the City of Seattle's recent sweep of tents near 4th avenue. The City of Seattle cited the ADA as the reason for the sweep, but Reynoldson pointed out that in his years of fighting for accessibility in Seattle the City has generally not sufficiently addressed sidewalk accessibility concerns in a timely manner.
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KIRO

May 14, 2021

Washington State PAS: Conrad Reynoldson Makes a Difference

"Bill HB 1141...is dead...A big reason was a young lawyer named Conrad Reynoldson."

WACDA founder and lead attorney was featured on "Choice" Is An Allusion's website after leading a grassroots organization of disability rights advocates to oppose Washington's ESHB 1141 which would have substantially undermined the few safeguards that Washington's current Physician-Assisted Suicide law contained.
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Choice Illusion

April 12, 2021

The Importance and Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act

"It was simply the end of the beginning rather than the beginning of the end when it comes to stopping widespread discrimination and inaccessibility."

"Conrad Reynoldson, founder and vice president of Washington Civil & Disability Advocate, shared his perspective on this. “As wonderful as the impact [of] the law has been, it was simply the end of the beginning rather than the beginning of the end when it comes to stopping widespread discrimination and inaccessibility…Airlines are exempt…and the ADA has yet to have been updated to clearly cover websites. The ADA does not even cover the very Federal courts in which it is supposed to be enforced and no matter how egregious the discrimination (outside of the employment title) damages are very difficult to ever obtain.”
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Her Agenda

August 14, 2020

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