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Millions of Americans with Disabilities Thrive Thanks to ACL

April 15, 2025

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2025 Legislative Priorities Video from the Washington State DD Council

April 15, 2025

Get a clear overview of the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2025 Legislative Priorities in this short, engaging video.

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National Leadership Consortium Awarded Contract for Developmental Disabilities & Behavioral Health Conference

March 28, 2025

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to announce that the National Leadership Consortium has been awarded the contract for the upcoming Developmental Disabilities & Behavioral Health Conference. This virtual event will bring together experts and stakeholders to improve services for Washingtonians who need support from both systems. We look forward to working with the National Leadership Consortium to make a meaningful impact.

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Reports and Data on Washington Residential Habilitation Centers (RHCs)

March 25, 2025

A detailed resource list on RHCs and deinstitutionalization in Washington State.

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WADDC 2025 Community Impact One Pager

February 26, 2025

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council has released its 2025 Community Impact summary, highlighting key accomplishments and upcoming initiatives.

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Medicaid Matters: How to Take Action and Stay Informed

February 14, 2025

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, The Arc of Washington State and Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) have created a campaign to help people understand and participate in potential changes coming to their Medicaid services. We have a new webpage and series of videos dedicated to sharing information.

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Intersection of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Research Final Report

January 22, 2025

A new 2024 report highlights challenges and solutions for people in Washington with both developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs.

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DDC 5 Year State Plan Survey

January 22, 2025

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.

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Informing Families Northeast Corner Coordinator Position

January 6, 2025

Informing 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.

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Request for Qualifications and Quotes: Developmental Disabilities & Behavioral Health Conference

December 30, 2024

The 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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Offshootz DEI Final Report

December 18, 2024

Offshootz LLC partnered with WADDC to deliver DEI training, consultation, and resources from March to September 2024. Key outcomes include tools to support ongoing DEI efforts and strategies for fostering inclusivity.

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