The Washington State DD Council, represented by Contracts Manager Kevin Vargas, participated in the 2025 Washington State Public Health Association Conference in Yakima as a poster presenter. Invited by the Snohomish County Health Department, the Council co-presented a poster on Guidance for Improving Accessibility of Public Health Communications, a paper commissioned and funded by the Council in 2024 to help local health agencies make their materials more accessible.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is proud to share a new report we commissioned with the University of Washington Institute on Human Development and Disability on how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are impacted by the criminal justice system in Washington State and nationally.
Read MoreYou’re invited to Bridge Forward – a free, virtual event for anyone working to improve support for people impacted by Washington’s developmental disabilities and behavioral health systems.
Read MoreGovernor Ferguson Declares April as Autism Acceptance Month in WA: Honoring Neurodiversity with a Statewide Proclamation
Read MoreGet a clear overview of the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2025 Legislative Priorities in this short, engaging video.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to announce that the National Leadership Consortium has been awarded the contract for the upcoming Developmental Disabilities & Behavioral Health Conference. This virtual event will bring together experts and stakeholders to improve services for Washingtonians who need support from both systems. We look forward to working with the National Leadership Consortium to make a meaningful impact.
Read MoreA detailed resource list on RHCs and deinstitutionalization in Washington State.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council has released its 2025 Community Impact summary, highlighting key accomplishments and upcoming initiatives.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, The Arc of Washington State and Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) have created a campaign to help people understand and participate in potential changes coming to their Medicaid services. We have a new webpage and series of videos dedicated to sharing information.
Read MoreA new 2024 report highlights challenges and solutions for people in Washington with both developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs.
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