DSHS’ Developmental Disabilities Administration is excited to provide an update regarding projects funded by the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account. DDA has received over 100 recommended project proposals from the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council. Of these, more than 50% are now fully executed contracts with the remainder being finalized in the coming months. Since our last update, we have fully executed an additional 18 contracts to a value of $11,386,181 bringing the total number of contracts in effect to 51 and awarded amount thus far to more than $18.5 million. Please click on Full Post for link and more information.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is looking for new members to fill open positions. Learn more about who qualifies and how to apply.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is inviting non-profits, with a preference for or organizations run by and for people with developmental disabilities, to provide administrative support and technical assistance to Self-Advocates In Leadership (SAIL).
Read MoreOn July 19, 2022, the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council forwarded new recommended applications to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) for funding through the Dan Thompson Memorial Community Services Account.
Read MoreThe DD Council is seeking public input on changes to our 2022-2026 State Plan. Please review the document below and submit responses on or before July 7, 2022 to brian.dahl@ddc.wa.gov
Read MoreThe DDC is looking for new Governor-appointed members to serve on the Council.
Read MoreWe are very excited to announce the release of the funding application for the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account! Here are some important details about the application.
Read MoreA two-day virtual conference promoting the growth of dementia-friendly communities in our state.
Read MoreIn response to the hardship that COVID-19 has placed on people’s ability to stay connected and engaged, the Washington State DD Council invested $25,000 to help increase the ability of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
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