Sen. Mark Miloscia of Federal Way received the King County Family Coalition/Arc of King County award for his efforts to support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families this week.

Miloscia collaborated with advocates to protect and expand supported employment and respite care services in the 2015-17 state budget passed in July.

“Sen. Miloscia was a committed advocate for individuals and families with developmental disabilities this year and we’re grateful for his leadership on these issues,” said Joe Cunningham, coordinator of the King County Family Coalition for Developmental Disabilities.

Miloscia fought for the passage of a budget in the state legislature that protects services for 4,000 families in need of respite care and employment support for 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities.

Miloscia’s support also helped secure the passage of the Able Act which creates a savings program for individuals with developmental disabilities while also advocating for the passage of a bill to support affordable housing near transit centers, a priority for helping house individuals with disabilities near bus services.

“The state is making great strides in caring for individuals with developmental disabilities,” Miloscia said. “Partnering with these families and advocates was crucial to our success this year and I look forward to continue working together to make great progress in the next legislative sessions.”