Discover how the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is shaping a more inclusive future for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through its 2025 Legislative Priorities focused on equitable access, workforce solutions, and the protection of civil rights.
Read MoreCheck out the notes from the 2024 Community Summit workshop hosted by DDC Public Policy Director Emily Rogers.
Read MoreRead about the DD Council's recent trip to Washington DC for the Disability Policy Seminar and some tips for advocacy during the summer season. Check out our slide show!
Read MoreJoin the DDC's Public Policy Director Emily Rogers for video updates on the 2024 Legislative session.
Read MoreThe Community Advocacy Coalition's 2024 Survey on IDD Support and Advocacy collected data about the needs of people with IDD and their families in Washington State. Check out the survey results to learn more about legislative issues, how people are accessing support, what the current needs of people with IDD and their families are, and much more!
Read MoreThe legislative season is quickly approaching. The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council has created our 2024 Legislative Agenda to guide our work and advocacy over the coming months. You can find it by clicking on the link below.
Read MoreThe Arc of Washington State through funding provided by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is soliciting proposals that will result in a contract forservices to provide technical assistance and strategic planning activities for the Community Advocacy Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (CAC). Please click on the link below for more information. Please click in the link below for information and how to apply.
Read More2022 Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council Legislative agenda was approved by the DDC council in October 2021 and will guide our efforts during the upcoming legislative session.
Read MorePlease join us for a virtual Advocacy Day, hosted by The Arc Washington State, Self Advocates in Leadership and the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council.
Read MoreWe should also remember that racism is a disability issue. Because of the intersectionality of race and disability, many black people with developmental disabilities experience discrimination based on each identity.
Read MoreGiven the unprecedented budget shortfall, the Developmental Disabilities Council, along with 22 other organizations, sent a letter to Washington State budget writers asking them to consider six guiding principles as they face very difficult decisions.
Read MoreThe Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased that the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) heard our concerns about the possibility of healthcare discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThese minutes are from a call that happened with the Department of Health and disability advocates to clear up confusion about rationing health care for people with disabilities.
Read MoreThe Developmental Disabilities Council, The Arc of Washington State, and the Developmental Disabilities Administration are hosting virtual town hall meetings this week to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak on the developmental disabilities community, and what is being done to meet the needs of people across the state.
Read MoreInforming Families (a resource of the Washington State DD Council) recently released a plain talk guide to COVID-19.
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration finally published a final rule to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive behavior.
Read MoreCelebrating National DD Awareness Month with Informing Families’ video, I Dream of a World, featuring the shared hopes and dreams for all people to live, love, learn, and belong.
Read MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking a public policy director to conduct advocacy, capacity building, and systems change activities.
Read MoreThe November 18th meeting of the Joint Legislative Executive Committee (JLEC) on Planning for Aging and Disability Issues will include a discussion about the overwhelming number of DDA clients who are receiving no paid services.
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