Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

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10/28/2022 Online Advocacy & Leadership Workshops - Hosted by Thurston DD Coalition and Arc of WA

10/28/2022 Adolescent Transition Series - UW LEND

10/28/2022 Special Education Legal Clinic - Washington Autism Alliance

10/28/2022 Kids Do Well If They Can - (How Collaborative and Proactive Solutions helps schools meet needs of all learners)

10/17/2022 Understanding Housing webinar offered in Spanish

10/14/2022 Mental Health Strategies and Supports for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 

10/14/2022 Informing Families Fall Newsletter

10/10/2022 Informing Families message - DDA Signature Options

10/10/2022 A Message from Assistant Secretary Debbie Roberts regarding Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion

 

 

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The Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want. The 2021-2023 Strategic Plan describes our work and expected outcomes to accomplish the mission.  

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 Developmental Disabilities Guiding Values encompasses our vision and values for inclusive communities.

For more information about our programs and services, see the 2021 Developmental Disabilities Administration Caseload and Cost Report.

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Our Mission and Values

  • Mission: Transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want.
  • Vision: Support individuals by continually improving and individualizing supports, building support plans based on needs, and engaging individuals and families.
  • Values: Respect, Person-Centered Service Respect, Person- Centered Service Planning, Community Participation.
  • Guiding Values: Inclusion, Status and Contribution, Relationships Power and Choice, Health and Safety, Competence.
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