The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) has released its draft 2027–2031 State Plan for a 45 day public comment period. This is the final chance for Washington residents to review the proposed priorities and share their feedback before we finalize the plan. The survey opens April 23rd, 2026 and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Every five years, the Washington State Developmental Disability Council (DDC) creates a new State Plan. This plan explains what the Council will work on and what goals it will focus on and what it will do to achieve those goals. To make sure the plan reflects what people in Washington actually need, the DDC asks the public to share their ideas and experiences.

For the past year and a half, the DDC has been gathering information to help build the new plan. They looked at feedback from the summer 2025 survey, reviewed data from many different sources, and talked with Council Members about what issues matter most. All of this helped shape the draft 2027–2031 State Plan.

Now the Council wants to hear from you. This public comment period is your chance to say what you think, what’s missing, and what the DDC should focus on. Your feedback will help the Council make the final plan stronger and more responsive to the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Review the State Plan Documents

Read - 2027-2031 Full State Plan Draft

Read - 2027-2031 Full State Plan Draft (Plain Language Version)

Watch - Video: State Plan Public Comment: What you need to know to participate

Update - the public comment period for the 2027-2031 State Plan is now closed.

Thank you to everyone who helped shape the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2027–2031 State Plan.

Over the past year and a half, people across Washington shared their ideas, experiences, and priorities through surveys, conversations, and the public comment process. Council members and staff then worked together to review what we heard, consider the information and data we gathered, and turn those ideas into goals and strategies for the next five years.

We are grateful to every member of the public who participated, as well as the Council members, staff, partners, and community members who contributed their time, knowledge, and perspective throughout this process. This State Plan is stronger because of your involvement.

The Council has now submitted the 2027–2031 State Plan to the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) for review and approval. Until that federal review is complete, the documents posted below remain drafts. Once ACL approves the plan, the final versions will be posted here.

Thank you for helping us create a State Plan that reflects the priorities and needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families across Washington.

View the draft documents