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Guidance for Improving Accessibility of Public Health Communications

October 31, 2024

Check out this guide created by Snohomish County Health Department to help increase and improve public health communication and supports with our IDD community members. This project was funded, in part by our federal partner, the Administration on Community Living. The guide has the potential to help other public health systems improve how they serve our community on a daily and emergency basis.

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Dan Thompson Account Update October 2024

October 16, 2024

Check out the latest October updates on the Dan Thompson Account, including details on Round 1 and 2 Awards, round 3 Solicitation, and an Awardee Showcase featuring the Outdoors for All Foundation.

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Walla Walla Community College Transition Fair, October 16th, 2024

October 11, 2024

Come join the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) in a discussion about supports and services young adults need to be independent. The DDC will host a breakout room discussion with fair participants to discuss important topics for students preparing to leave the education systems. Learn about groups focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities in Washington State, including the DDC, and share your ideas for what would be helpful as you transition from school to adult life.

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Dan Thompson Account Update - 8/19/24

August 19, 2024

Exciting updates on new grants and upcoming opportunities from the Dan Thompson Memorial Account! Share your input and help shape future projects. Keep reading to learn more and get involved!

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Community Survey – Dan Thompson Round 3 Funding

August 5, 2024

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WA DD Council Membership Opening

August 1, 2024

Have you ever thought about becoming a Washington State DD Council member?

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Community Advocacy Coalition 2024 Strategic Planning Meeting

July 17, 2024

In July 2024, CAC members developed a strategic plan focusing on collaboration, inclusivity, and accessibility. View the post to learn more about the meeting and the CAC's strategic plan.

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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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