Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council

What's New and What's Coming Up

No Paid Services Caseload Survey Report Released
The Council recently completed a survey of the Division of Developmental Disabilities No Paid Services Caseload. A report about the results was released on 1/17/2012. Watch a slide show and read the report at our NPS Survey page.

Family Mentor Project
A new project is helping people in RHCs move successfully into the community. The Family Mentor Project provides information and support to individuals (and their families) making this transition. (Download/read flyer to learn more about this project) (12/05/11)

Juvenile Justice System Work Group
The Juvenile Justice System Work Group has convened. It's purpose is to address issues relating to youth with developmental disabilities or special needs who are confined in juvenile detention or correctional facilities. To follow their progress, or get meeting materials, go to the Juvenile Justice System Work Group page. (08/10/11)

Unlocking the Future Task Force Report
Unlocking the Future Task Force Report now available. (Read more about the Task Force) (Read the report)

Council Meeting Round Table
Beginning in 2011, the materials from the Council meeting's Friday morning Round Table presentations will be available on the Council's website. (View now)

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About The Council

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is a Federal-State partnership working to plan for and with people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Council members are appointed by the Governor to promote a comprehensive system of services, and serve as an advocate and a planning body for Washington State's citizens with developmental disabilities.

More than 60% of Council members are people with developmental disabilities or their family members.

The Council holds that all individuals with developmental disabilities have the right to achieve independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into the community.

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