The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is one of 56 Councils nationwide that are guided by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
We bring together community partners to address critical issues, provide leadership, training, and advocate for equitable policies, programs, and practices on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Apply to serve as a Governor-appointed Council member, join a committee or coalition, participate in advocacy events, and connect with us on social media. Together we can make a difference!
A new 2024 report highlights challenges and solutions for people in Washington with both developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs.
Learn MoreThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council has 27 Governor-appointed members who are people with developmental disabilities, family members of people with developmental disabilities, state agency representatives, and other community partners. If you are interested in joining the DDC, we encourage you to learn more.
We invite you to join our quarterly meetings. View the Full Meeting Schedule and past meeting information here.
The DDC brings together community partners to address critical issues, provides leadership and advocacy training, and advocates for equitable policies, programs, and practices. Learn more about the activities the Council leads.
Learn MoreApril 23rd – 9 am to 4 pm - Development Day
April 24th – 9 am to 4 pm - Meeting Day 1 with Committees from 1 pm- 4 pm
April 25th – 9 am to 12 pm - Meeting Day 2
This meeting is hybrid. Join using the Zoom link below or in person at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Pasco-Tricities WA located at:
4525 Convention Pl, Pasco, WA 99301
The DDC is required to create a 5-Year State Plan to address the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our State Plan helps guide our daily work, ensure we are addressing the most important priorities of the developmental disabilities community, and hold ourselves accountable to specific goals and objectives.
Share your voice! Take the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council's survey by July 21, 2025, to help shape a 5-Year State Plan that addresses barriers and improves services for people with IDD, their families, and communities across Washington.
Full PostInforming Families is hiring for a new coordinator to join their team! They are seeking an Informing Families Coordinator located in the Northeast corner of Washington State (Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille counties) to provide Informing Families resources and Life Course Planning tools to families in both online and local community settings.
Full PostThe Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is initiating this Request for Qualifications and Quotes to solicit proposals from those interested in participating in a project to create a statewide behavioral health and developmental disabilities conference that brings together subject matter experts, stakeholders and other resources to focus on and plan around this topic.
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