Public Policy News

“What in the World is Going On?” Plain Language Guide to COVID-19

Informing Families (a resource of the Washington State DD Council) recently released a plain talk guide to COVID-19.

FDA Bans Electrical Stimulation Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finally published a final rule to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive behavior.

National DD Awareness Month: What Kind of World Do You Dream of?

Celebrating 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.

DDC Welcomes New Public Policy Director

Accepting Applications for Public Policy Director

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking a public policy director to conduct advocacy, capacity building, and systems change activities.

Opportunity for Input on DDA Service Gap

The 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.