Below are DDA related messages from the last six months, sorted by topic. Sign up for GovDelivery to receive these updates via email; please see the GovDelivery tutorial (PDF) for more information. DSHS press releases are also available for review.
Emergency Alerts
Information
09/13/2024 Care Provider Bulletin: Dysphagia and Food Texture
09/072024 Waiver Amendments Available for Public Comment
09/06/2024 Join Us at a Facing Fentanyl Together Resource Fair on Friday, September 20, 2024!
09/06/2024 September is National Suicide Prevention Month
08/29/2024 Coming January 2025: Changes to the Supports Intensity Scale
08/22/2024 How to find a DDA personal care provider
08/19/2024 Dan Thompson Account Update August 2024
08/05/2024 Dan Thompson Account Survey
07/26/2024 Care Provider Bulletin: Managing Medications
07/26/2024 Americans with Disabilities Act 34 Year Anniversary
07/25/2024 New Transition Publication
07/24/2024 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility Referral and Application Presentation
07/22/2024 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility is accepting referrals
07/11/2024 Seeking Washington State Residents with Co-occurring Support Needs
07/10/2024 Mandatory Reporter Training Available
07/03/2024 Sharing Information from DOH: Stay safe and cool this Independence Day
06/26/2024 In-home caregiver resource
06/21/2024 Sharing Information: Extreme Heat Webinar & Wildfire Season Preparedness
06/14/2024 Reminder: Reporting Abuse
06/05/2024 Sharing Information: Save the Date - Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Olmstead
05/31/2024 Adult Community Residential Service Videos
05/28/2024 Care Provider Bulletin: What is Naloxone?
05/24/2024 National Association of State Directors Hosts New Trauma Focused Podcast
05/22/2024 Sharing Information: Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program
05/21/2024 Sharing Information: Summer Camp for youth 16-24 years old with IDD or MH
05/16/2024 Sharing Information: Water and Heat Safety Information
05/15/2024 Sharing Information: Department of Health launches 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Campaign website
05/13/2024 Sharing Information: Survey of Interest - Weigh in on behavioral health services at Olympic Heritage
05/03/2024 Share your Thoughts on Continuing Education Courses for Long-Term Care Workers
05/01/2024 May is Mental Health Awareness Month
04/24/2024 Dan Thompson Account Update April 2024
04/19/2024 Sharing Information: Washington Partnership Access Line
04/18/2024 National Assistive Technology Awareness Day: April 17
04/18/2024 Lake Burien April 18th Event
04/10/20210 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
04/04/2024 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
03/29/2024 2023-25 Supplemental Operating Budget Highlights for DSHS' DDA Community Partners
03/25/2024 2nd Substitute House Bill 2008 winter 2024 update
03/25/2024 Sharing Information: Measles Outbreak Update
03/21/2024 Time to Comment: Annual Application for IDEA Federal Grant
3/15/2024 Reminder: Reporting Abuse
3/07/2024 Washington state will add 155 accessible and affordable housing units for IDD community
3/01/2024 Sharing information: notification to providers of important Candida auris information
Provider Information
09/05/2024 Statewide Provider Meeting Notes and Resources
08/16/2024 Supported Living Process Improvement
06/25/2024 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
06/17/2024 Changes to Temporary Rate Increase July 1, 2024
06/13/2024 Resending: Community Residential Services Training Schedule
05/09/2024 New Publication: Transitioning to a New Home
05/03/2024 New Mandatory Reporting Resource
03/21/2024 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2024
Trainings and Events
09/06/2024 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2024
08/28/2024 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility Referral and Application Ongoing Monthly Presentations
07/15/2024 Sharing Information: Health Care Authority Newsletter and Training Opportunities