Thank you for your interest in contracting with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Service providers are an integral part in Transforming Lives across Washington State!
If you are interested in becoming a contracted provider, please call your local DDA office and ask for the contracts department:
| Office Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Everett | 425-339-4833 |
| Seattle | 206-568-5700 |
| Spokane | 509-329-2900 |
| Tacoma | 253-404-5500 |
| Tumwater | 360-725-4250 |
| Yakima | 509-225-7970 |
Types of DDA Contracts
Community Guide and Engagement
Help individuals connect to communities through:
- Skill development
- Positive relationships
- Integrated activities, organizations, and groups.
Provider Qualifications
- Contracted individuals or agencies
- Knowledge of community organizations, informal clubs, community projects, local government resources, etc.
Sample Contract
1724XP: Community Guide and Engagement Services - Statement of Work
Positive Behavioral Support and Consultation
Help individuals and families decrease challenging behaviors through:
- Direct interventions
- Evidence-based practices
Provider Qualifications
Counseling
- Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in counseling, psychology, education, social work, or closely-related discipline
- Two years post-degree experience providing counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities
Behavior Specialist (Doctoral Level/Master’s Level)
- Relevant degree from an accredited college or university
- Registered or certified in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.19RCW
- Two years relevant experience
Behavior Technician (Master’s Level/Bachelor’s Level)
- Relevant degree from an accredited college or university
- Registered or certified in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.19RCW
- Two years relevant experience
Behavior Technician (High School Diploma or GED)
- Age 21 or older
- High school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Degree)
- Registered or certified in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.19RCW
- Complete 120 hours of supervised implementation of positive behavior support plans
- Two years’ experience providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities
Sample Contract
1733XP: Behavior Support and Counseling - Statement of Work
Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
Help individuals and/or caregivers access their home better, through:
- Changes to the physical structure of the home
- Changes to the outside of the home
Provider Qualifications
Contractors - projects requiring installation
- Registered per Chapter 18.27 RCW
- Contracted with DDA
- Licensed, bonded, and insured to perform the work they are providing
Contractors - projects that do not require installation
- Retail vendor with a valid business license
- Contracted with DDA to provide this service
Sample Contracts
1778XP: Environmental Modifications - Statement of Work
1062XP: Specialized Equipment and Supplies - Statement of Work
1798XP: DDA Specialized Goods and Services - Statement of Work
Medical Services: Skilled Nursing
Help individuals with skilled nursing services not paid for by other forms of insurance (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid state plan, or any other liable third party payer). Services may be long-term, intermittent, or hourly.
Provider Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse acting within the scope of the standards of nursing conduct per Chapter 246-700 WAC
- Contracted with DDA to provide the service
Sample Contract
1789XP: DDA Nursing Services - Statement of Work
Medical Services: Occupational Therapy / Speech, Hearing, and Language Services / Physical Therapy (Extended)
Help individuals continue receiving therapy services when Medicaid state plan benefits have been exhausted.
Provider Qualifications
- Certified, registered, or licensed therapists as required by law
- Contracted with DDA for the therapy they are providing
Sample Contracts
1729XP: Speech Therapy - Statement of Work
1731XP: Physical Therapy - Statement of Work
1732XP: Occupational Therapy - Statement of Work
Peer Mentoring
Help individuals or family members through:
- Mentoring
- Sharing personal experiences to provide support
- Sharing information about local community resources
- Exploring other supports
Provider Qualifications
- Organization, such as a self-advocacy or parent organization, that provides peer support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
Sample Contract
1715XP: Peer Mentoring - Statement of Work
Person Centered Plan Facilitation
Help form life plans that are centered on the person.
Provider Qualifications
- Education: (1) High school diploma or GED plus three years of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities; or (2) A bachelor’s degree or higher in social services will substitute for one year of experience
- Proof of Person-Centered Plan Facilitator Training completion
- Three letters of recommendation (one from a current Person-Centered Plan Facilitator)
- Documented skills with regard to community resources, developing relationships, and facilitating meetings
- For more specific qualification information, contact a regional office and ask to speak with the resource developer.
Sample Contract
1805XP: Person-Centered Plan Facilitation - Statement of Work
Respite
Help individuals and families by providing short-term relief.
Provider Requirements
One to One (1:1) Respite
- Agency and independent providers contacted to provide personal care services may also be contracted to provide respite care
- More information can be found on the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration website
- For more information, contact a regional office and ask to speak with the contracts staff
Respite in Community Settings
- Licensed, registered, and certified as required by law
- Maintain a website that includes the following information:
- Number of service hours being provided in your program, including dates and start/end times
- Activities that will occur during the program, and a published fee schedule
Sample Contract
1803XP: DDA Respite in Community Settings - Statement of Work
Specialized Equipment and Supplies
Provider Qualifications
- Business engaged in the provision of specialized equipment and supplies
- Contracts located in Washington state must have a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License, issued by the Department of Revenue
- Out-of-state contractors must have a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License only when it is required by Washington law
Sample Contract
1062XP: Specialized Equipment and Supplies - Statement of Work
Specialized Goods and Services
Assistive Technology
- Items, equipment, or systems used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of waiver participants
- Services to assist the participant and caregivers to choose, purchase, and use the technology
- Examples: Tablet, software, applications as recommended by a professional
Therapeutic Equipment and Supplies
- Equipment and supplies necessary to implement a behavioral support plan or other therapeutic plan, designed by an appropriate professional. Other plans could include a sensory integration or communication therapy plan
- Examples: weighted blanket, supplies that assist to calm or redirect the participant to a constructive activity, or a vestibular swing
Specialized Clothing
- Nonrestrictive clothing adapted to the participant's individual needs and related to his/her disability
- Examples: weighted clothing, clothing designed for tactile defensiveness, specialized footwear, or reinforced clothing
Vehicle Modifications
- Adaptations or alterations to a vehicle required to fit the needs of the participant to:
- Engage with their community
- Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of themselves and caregivers
Provider Qualifications
- Legal business entity legitimately engaged in the provision of specialized equipment and supplies.
- Contracts located in Washington state must have a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License, as issued by the Department of Revenue.
- Out of state contractors must possess a Universal Business Identifier and Master Business License only when Washington state law requires it.
Sample Contract
1798XP: Specialized Goods and Services - Statement of Work
Supported Parenting
Help support participants who are parents or expectant parents through teaching, parent coaching and other supportive strategies in areas critical to parenting, including:
- Child development
- Childcare
- Household management
- Housing
- Money management
- Nutrition and health
- Safety
- Time management
Provider Qualifications
- An advocacy organization or a licensed, registered, and/or certified professional as outlined in WAC 388-845-2135.
- Have an understanding of individual learning styles related to child development and family dynamics.
Sample Contract
1796XP: Supported Parenting Services - Statement of Work
Staff/Family Consultation and Training
Help families or direct service providers to better meet the needs of the waiver participant. Provide consultation and training as outlined in the Person Centered Service Plan.
Provider Qualifications
- Licensed, registered, and/or certified professional as outlined in WAC 388-845-2005
Sample Contract
1786XP: Staff/Family Consultation and Training - Statement of Work
Chemical Extermination of Bedbugs
Help exterminate bed bugs from a participant’s home.
Provider Qualifications
- Licensed under Chapter 17.21 RCW, Washington Pesticide Application Act, to provide pest management services.
Sample Contract
1851XP: Chemical Extermination of Bedbugs - Statement of Work