The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is one of 56 Councils nationwide that are guided by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
We bring together community partners to address critical issues, provide leadership, training, and advocate for equitable policies, programs, and practices on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Apply to serve as a Governor-appointed Council member, join a committee or coalition, participate in advocacy events, and connect with us on social media. Together we can make a difference!
Informing Families is hiring for a new coordinator to join their team! They are seeking an Informing Families Coordinator located in the Northeast corner of Washington State (Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille counties) to provide Informing Families resources and Life Course Planning tools to families in both online and local community settings.
Learn MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council has 27 Governor-appointed members who are people with developmental disabilities, family members of people with developmental disabilities, state agency representatives, and other community partners. If you are interested in joining the DDC, we encourage you to learn more.
We invite you to join our quarterly meetings. View the Full Meeting Schedule and past meeting information here.
The DDC brings together community partners to address critical issues, provides leadership and advocacy training, and advocates for equitable policies, programs, and practices. Learn more about the activities the Council leads.
Learn MoreJanuary 15th – 10 am to 11:30 am- In person Advocacy Days at United Churches in Olympia, WA
January 16th – 9 am to 4 pm – Full Council meeting at the DoubleTree in Olympia, WA with Committees from 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm
January 17th – 10 am - 1 pm - Council member tour of Rainier School in Buckley, WA
The January 16th full Council meeting is hybrid. Join using the Zoom link below or in person at the DoubleTree in Olympia, WA located at:
The DDC is required to create a 5-Year State Plan to address the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our State Plan helps guide our daily work, ensure we are addressing the most important priorities of the developmental disabilities community, and hold ourselves accountable to specific goals and objectives.
Informing Families is hiring for a new coordinator to join their team! They are seeking an Informing Families Coordinator located in the Northeast corner of Washington State (Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille counties) to provide Informing Families resources and Life Course Planning tools to families in both online and local community settings.
Full PostThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is initiating this Request for Qualifications and Quotes to solicit proposals from those interested in participating in a project to create a statewide behavioral health and developmental disabilities conference that brings together subject matter experts, stakeholders and other resources to focus on and plan around this topic.
Full PostDiscover how the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is shaping a more inclusive future for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through its 2025 Legislative Priorities focused on equitable access, workforce solutions, and the protection of civil rights.
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