Developmental Disabilities Administration

What's Happening

Announcements

Washington State Co-Occurring Disorders & Treatment Conference will be held September 16-17, 2013 in Yakima, WA. Visit the conference website to register, nominate awardees,
volunteer at a discounted price, apply for a scholarship, and view the program details.

News You Can Use

The Closure of Frances Haddon Morgan Center: A Quality Assurance Report – Six Month Follow Up has been added to the RHC Consolidation webpage.

People with developmental disabilities and their families are valued citizens of the state of Washington. The Developmental Disabilities Administration strives to develop and implement public policies that will promote individual worth, self-respect, and dignity such that each individual is valued as a contributing member of the community.

The Residential Service Guidelines, issued in 1988, and the County Guidelines, issued in 1992, continue to support the Department's vision, mission, and core values. Both sets of guidelines were developed by a workgroup made up of consumers and their families, residential service providers, Counties and employment providers, advocates, and Administration staff. These guidelines are central to the Administration's purpose.

The DDA Commitment Statement was developed to describe our commitment to building a system of supports for people with developmental disabilities.