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Statewide Survey on Co-Occurring IDD and Mental-Behavioral Health

July 10, 2024

The National Leadership Consortium, in partnership with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (WADDC), is conducting a statewide survey and interviews in Washington state investigating the practices, needs, and experiences of people with co-occurring developmental disabilities AND mental and/or behavioral health support needs and hopes to hear from people with lived experience!

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Intersection of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Research Project Award

July 10, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the RFP # 23-47830220-400, titled "Intersection of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Research Project," has been awarded to the National Leadership Consortium.

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Sign up for the DDC's New Monthly Email Newsletter

June 4, 2024

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to be launching a new monthly email newsletter! Our newsletter will be sent through the GovDelivery email system. Sign up today to learn more about the Council, upcoming events, and much more!

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CAC Community Summit Planning Session Meeting Notes

May 15, 2024

Check out the meeting notes from the CAC planning session at the Community Summit.

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Request for Proposals: Intersection of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Research Project

April 4, 2024

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) announces the release of a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and report on challenges and evidence-based practices that are focused on helping individuals and families access services for co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental illness or other mental/behavioral health challenges within the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community in Washington State. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their proposals for consideration.

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Advocacy Leadership Development Cohort Projects Request for Applications

March 22, 2024

The council is soliciting proposals to organizations and community members to pursue leadership activities in their communities.

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April 2024 DDC Town Hall

March 12, 2024

Join the DDC for a Town Hall meeting on April 24, 2024 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Heathman Lodge – General Howard Ballroom, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver, WA 98662.

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New Informing Families Coordinators

February 21, 2024

Join us in welcoming new Informing Families coordinators!

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DDA Guiding Values Video

January 10, 2024

After years of working with community partners to develop Guiding Values for supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, DDA handed the mic to people who matter the most—those with lived experience. DDA asked them what these values mean to them, and this is what they had to say.

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DDC 2024 Legislative Kickoff Event

December 15, 2023

You're invited! Join the Developmental Disabilities Council for our 2024 Legislative Kickoff on January 17th, 2024 from 4-5:30 pm.

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Application for the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account Funding - Updates

December 1, 2023

The Department of Social and Health Services’ Developmental Disabilities Administration's Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account Funding Application Updates - Round 2

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