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About Us
Washington Civil & Disability Advocate ("WACDA") is a Seattle-based disability rights and civil rights nonprofit organization. WACDA is guided by the simple but powerful proposition that all people have equal dignity and worth.
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As a result, the organization is committed to providing legal services to people with disabilities regardless of ability to pay. WACDA is committed to a multifaceted approach to increasing accessibility and inclusion in Washington state and beyond. In addition to systemic accessibility-focused litigation, WACDA assists with disability education and awareness efforts, including informing the disability community on disability rights and effective self-advocacy. WACDA also provides targeted legislative and community advocacy in order to help inform the business community and elected officials on disability best practices and the majority opinions of the disability community on important policy issues.
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WACDA was founded in 2016 by Conrad Reynoldson to ensure individuals with disabilities a low-cost avenue to protect their civil rights. WACDA was established as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in January 2017.
Meet the Team
Conrad Reynoldson
Conrad Reynoldson is a power chair using attorney who earned a law degree from the University of Washington after graduating summa cum laude from Seattle Pacific University. He is a Blackstone Legal Fellow and is admitted to practice in front of the Ninth Circuit, as well as in Washington State and Federally in the Western and Eastern Districts. Conrad received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2012, the Carlson-Parker Award from Pacific Justice Institute in 2016, the Ron Adams Outstanding Advocate Award from the Northwest Access Fund in 2017, and the Public Service & Leadership Award, Young Lawyers Committee of Washington State Bar Association in 2018. Conrad founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disability rights law firm in Seattle named Washington Civil & Disability Advocate in 2017 to advocate for the disability community in Washington state and beyond through systemic litigation, education, and legislative advocacy. Conrad currently also serves as a Commissioner on the Washington Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights and is an at large board member of the Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association.
Dustine Bowker (he/him/his) is an Associate Attorney at WACDA. He is interested in disability rights and advocacy and has previously interned at WACDA and Disability Rights Washington while in law school. He also published a Comment on disability law for Washington Law Review in June 2024 and returned to WACDA as a part-time Research and Writing Assistant in September 2024. Dustine transitioned to an Associate Attorney role in January 2025 after admission into the Washington State bar. Outside of work, Dustine enjoys going on walks, watching Seattle sports and YouTube content, and exploring in and around his hometown of Seattle, WA.
Isabelle Spence (she/her) is a Legal Assistant at WACDA. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2024, with a Bachelor's in Law, Societies, and Justice. She is passionate about legal advocacy work and using the law as a tool to create more justice. Outside of work, Isabelle enjoys being in nature, exploring new places, and spending time with her friends and family.
Ilinca Slabu (she/her/hers) is a Legal Intern at WACDA. She is a current 2L student at the University of Washington School of Law, where she is also a member of the Washington Law Review, the Technology and Public Policy Clinic, and the Tech Policy Lab. She is interested in the fields of legal advocacy and technology law, and she hopes to use her knowledge to inspire change in the world. Outside of work, she enjoys doing puzzles with her roommates, coaching speech and debate, and watching Formula One racing!
Zachary Blinkinsop (he/him/his) is a Legal Intern at WACDA. He is a J.D. student at the University of Washington School of Law, where he serves as the Chief Submissions Editor for the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts. Zach is pursuing a career in public service or public interest law. Outside of work, Zach enjoys listening to podcasts, playing video games, and going on walks to meet the neighborhood cats.