The Equity in Education Coalition, in collaboration with the Northwest Center was awarded a contract to develop the Diversity, Equity and Education Report as requested by the legislature in 2022. Please click the "Full Post" button below to access the report.
Read MoreThe Council received money from the Administration on Community Living (ACL) to expand the public health workforce. We are looking for creative and innovative proposals to expand and prepare for future health challenges that our community with developmental disabilities may face. Applications will include a Scope of Work detailing how the funds will be spent to support the costs of including wages and benefits for a range of public health professionals including but not limited to: Community health worker; program manager public health nurse communication and policy experts; case investigator; contact tracer; social support specialist; disease intervention specialist; epidemiologist; laboratory personnel; Information specialists; and other positions required to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. A link the application may be found by clicking the "Full Post" button below or on by accessing the Washington Electronic Business (WEBS) website.
Read MoreSelf-Advocacy Leadership Training by Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Read MoreDSHS’ 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.
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