The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is pleased to announce the formal release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and report on challenges and evidence-based practices that are focused on helping individuals and families access services for co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental illness or other mental/behavioral health challenges within the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community in Washington State. This RFP invites qualified individuals or organizations to submit proposals for comprehensive research and event planning initiatives aimed at exploring culturally sensitive methodologies and services relevant to individuals and families within the IDD community. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the RFP guidelines and submit their proposals accordingly.