The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is accepting proposals to support the Developmental Disabilities Community Advocacy Coalition through coordination, facilitation and capacity-building activities.
Read More6/12/26 Update: pre-bid conference Q&A summary added. The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is now accepting proposals for the Legislative Engagement, Information & Tools (LEIT) program.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is inviting public feedback on its draft 2027–2031 State Plan from April 23 through June 7, 2026, offering a final opportunity for Washington residents to review priorities and help shape the Council’s work for the next five years.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2026 Community Impact highlights how programs like Bridge Forward, Informing Families, Self Advocates in Leadership, and the Advocacy Partnership Project connected thousands of people across Washington with resources, leadership opportunities, and advocacy to strengthen the disability community.
Read MoreThe DD Council’s 2025 State Plan Survey highlights what more than 1,100 Washingtonians say they need most—stronger services, accessible information, affordable housing, and better support to fully participate in their communities.
Read MoreThe 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.
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