Public Policy News

2024 DC Disability Policy Seminar

Read about the DD Council's recent trip to Washington DC for the Disability Policy Seminar and some tips for advocacy during the summer season. Check out our slide show!

2024 Legislative Session Video Updates

Join the DDC's Public Policy Director Emily Rogers for video updates on the 2024 Legislative session.

CAC IDD Support & Advocacy Survey Results

The Community Advocacy Coalition's 2024 Survey on IDD Support and Advocacy collected data about the needs of people with IDD and their families in Washington State. Check out the survey results to learn more about legislative issues, how people are accessing support, what the current needs of people with IDD and their families are, and much more!

CAC Call for Proposals

The Arc of Washington State through funding provided by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is soliciting proposals that will result in a contract forservices to provide technical assistance and strategic planning activities for the Community Advocacy Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (CAC). Please click on the link below for more information. Please click in the link below for information and how to apply.

2024 DD Council Legislative Agenda

The legislative season is quickly approaching. The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council has created our 2024 Legislative Agenda to guide our work and advocacy over the coming months. You can find it by clicking on the link below.

2022 Public Policy Legislative Priorities

2022 Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council Legislative agenda was approved by the DDC council in October 2021 and will guide our efforts during the upcoming legislative session.

Opportunity for Input on DDA Service Gap

The November 18th meeting of the Joint Legislative Executive Committee (JLEC) on Planning for Aging and Disability Issues will include a discussion about the overwhelming number of DDA clients who are receiving no paid services.

Accepting Applications for Public Policy Director

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking a public policy director to conduct advocacy, capacity building, and systems change activities.

DDC Welcomes New Public Policy Director

National DD Awareness Month: What Kind of World Do You Dream of?

Celebrating National DD Awareness Month with Informing Families’ video, I Dream of a World, featuring the shared hopes and dreams for all people to live, love, learn, and belong.

FDA Bans Electrical Stimulation Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finally published a final rule to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive behavior.