Below are DDA related messages from the last six months, sorted by topic. To Stay Informed, sign up to receive updates via email; please see the tutorial (PDF) for more information. DSHS press releases are also available for review.
Emergency Alerts
Information
10/15/2025 Reminder: Public comment period for Rainier School ends Oct. 31
10/15/2025 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
10/15/2025 Our Journey toward Full Access to Inclusive Schools - New Online Training Module
10/14/2025 HCLA Update Regarding Federal Shutdown
10/09/2025 DDCS Rulemaking
10/03/2025 Proposed 2026 Supplemental Budget
10/01/2025 DDCS Waiver Redesign web page is live. Legislative report link fixed
09/30/2025 DDCS Waiver Redesign web page is live
09/24/2025 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility Admissions Process
09/12/2025 Dan Thompson Round 3 Update
09/12/2025 Farewell Announcement: Dr. Tonik Joseph
09/10/2025 September is National Suicide Prevention Month
9/04/2025 DSHS Secretary Announced
9/03/2025 Regional Community Engagement Forums 9/2/25
9/03/2025 DDCS Management Bulletin & Policy Updates
9/02/2025 ONE Team Discussion Series: For Residential Providers
8/29/2025 Free or Low-Cost Child Care is Available in WA
8/28/2025 Round 3 FAQ available now
8/22/2025 Integrated Settings Provider Self-Assessment and Attestation
8/22/2025 DDCS Rulemaking Notice
8/20/2025 Apple Health Advisory Council wants to hear from you!
8/19/2025 Medicaid Apple Health, Medicare and Dual Eligible Resource
8/18/2025 Alternative Living Policy and WAC Updates Training
8/18/2025 Emergency rulemaking related to SSB 5393 Closing the Rainier school by June 30, 2027
8/15/2025 Companion Home Policy and WAC Updates Training
8/05/2025 DDCS Policy Updates
8/01/2025 Dan Thompson Grant Funding
8/01/2025 Children and Youth Short-Term Stabilization Videos
7/29/2025 Period for Public Comment - SSB 5393 Closing the Rainier school by June 30, 2027
7/28/2025 DDCS Policy Updates
7/28/2025 DDCS Policy Updates
7/25/2025 FA/PBSP Training Opportunities
7/23/2025 Retroactive Provider Rate Increase
7/22/2025 DDCS Rulemaking Notice
7/22/2025 Information for Educators
7/17/2025 Short-Term Stabilization Services for Adults
7/16/2025 Statewide Provider meeting
7/16/2025 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
7/11/2025 Policy Updates
7/03/2025 DDCS Rulemaking Notice
7/03/2025 My WA Benefits
6/30/2025 Share Your Experience with The Department of Children, Youth and Families
6/30/2025 Policy Updates
6/20/2025 Correction: Provider Rate Increase July 1, 2025
6/18/2025 Management Bulletin and Policy Updates
6/18/2025 Sharing: Youth Empowerment Summit
6/17/2025 Dan Thompson Memorial Account Updates
6/17/2025 Residential Services Curriculum Participant Toolkit
6/17/2025 DDCS Rulemaking Notice
6/12/2025 Provider Rate Increase January 1, 2025
6/11/2025 Sharing: Designing Inclusion with Students with Disabilities - Posters and Videos
6/10/2025 DDCS Rulemaking Notice
6/06/2025 My WABenefits: A streamlined platform for viewing your benefits
6/06/2025 Community Protection Waiver Changes
6/06/2025 ONE Team Discussion Series: For Residential Providers
6/03/2025 Sharing Information - WA Thriving: Feedback Survey 2
5/28/2025 Family Advisory Council updated application link
5/28/2025 DDCS Rule Making Notice
5/27/2025 Announcement: Home and Community Living Leadership Change
5/27/2025 Statewide Provider meeting Notes and Resources
5/27/2025 Family Advisory Council Application
5/22/2025 WA Developmental Disabilities: New Name. Same Mission.
5/21/2025 Budget Updates
05/8/2025 Exciting Changes at DSHS—Learn More About Our New Structure!
04/30/2025 Medication Assistance Rule Update
04/25/2025 Sharing information: Washington state launches new sexual assault reporting website
04/25/2025 Governor Ferguson Declares April as Autism Acceptance Month
04/24/2025 Sharing Information: DOH urges Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccines amidst national outbreak
04/22/2025 Registration is open: Community Summit - June 4
04/17/2025 National Assistive Technology Awareness Day is coming April 30
04/07/2025 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Provider Information
09/15/2025 Statewide Provider Meeting Notes and Resources
07/11/2025 Rate Increases for Waiver Services Providers
07/02/2025 Provider Rate Increase Update
07/02/2025 Provider Opportunities
04/30/2025 Free online Continuing Education credits for Companion Home and Alternative Living providers
04/11/2025 DDA Medical Action Protocols are Now Available to Providers
03/31/2025 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home, and Group Home Providers Meeting
03/06/2025 One Team: Discussion Series for DDA contracted community residential providers
Training and Events
09/04/2025 Tools to Support Full School Access - Fall Education Office Hours and Education Consultations
04/10/2025 Upcoming DDA community residential training sessions