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
11/22/2022 Assistive Technology Opportunity for Clients and Providers
11/18/2022 DOH News Release: Nation’s first Native and Strong Lifeline launches as part of 988
11/14/2022 Reminder: WATech retiring Trustwave Secure E-mail system Dec. 29, 2022
11/07/2022 Pioneering Advocate Lois Curtis
11/04/2022 Developmental Disabilities Administration has new signature options!
11/03/2022 November is National Family Caregivers Month
10/12/2022 Flu Prevention
10/05/2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
09/30/2022 Care Provider Bulletin: Colonoscopy Preparation
09/27/2022 Did You Know? Submitting Electronic DDA Applications
09/22/2022 A message from Assistant Secretary regarding Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion
09/22/2022 2023-25 DSHS DDA Proposed Operating Biennial Budget
09/12/2022 Direct Support Professionals Week
09/9/2022 New COVID-19 Booster for Ages 12 and Older
09/2/2022 Draft IFS, Basic Plus, Core, CP and CIIBS waiver amendments
08/25/2022 Correction: Washington State Parks Disability pass
08/4/2022 State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) Team is Hiring!
08/3/2022 Developmental Disabilities Administration - Quarterly Message - Summer 2022
07/29/2022 Washington State Parks Disability pass
07/29/2022 2nd Substitute House Bill 2008 Project Update
07/26/2022 Americans with Disabilities Act 32 Year Anniversary
07/25/2022 Records Retention Reminder
07/13/2022 Informing Families - Resources for a Healthy and Safe Summer
07/18/2022 The Stabilization, Assessment, and Intervention Facility Program is Opening Soon!
07/14/2002 Community Employment Alliance's "Return to Camp" Fall 2022 Conference
07/08/2022 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
06/29/2022 Message from Washington Immigrant Network
06/27/2022 Sharing Information: Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
06/13/2022 Informing Families Spring 2022 Newsletter
06/13/2022 Affordable connectivity Program: Updated to include Comcast Internet Essentials Plan
06/05/2022 May is Mental Health Awareness Month
06/01/2022 Resources for Co-occurring Mental Health and Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Provider Information
11/17/2022 2023 Cost Report Training for Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Providers
10/24/2022 Statewide Provider Meeting FAQ and Survey
10/10/2022 New Plan of Correction Template
10/05/2022 Training Opportunity: Individual Instruction and Support Plans
09/16/2022 Positive Behavior Support Plan Resources
09/9/2022 COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Employment and Day Program Providers
09/7/2022 Client Rate Study Interviews for Certified Community Residential Services and Supports
09/2/2022 Community residential COVID-19 DDA reporting requirements update
08/29/2022 Monkeypox update from the Washington State Department of Health
08/23/2022 Correction: The Stabilization, Assessment and Intervention Facility Program is Opening Soon!
08/15/2022 Provider Survey for Orientation & Safety Training Curriculum
08/15/2022 Rate Increase Delay for Alternative Living Providers Resolved
08/15/2022 New Residential Provider Recruitment Page
07/27/2022 Cost-of-Care Adjustment Submission Timeline Reminder
07/24/2022 Reminder: Required fingerprinting for providers to resume due to emergency WAC
07/17/2022 Anticipated Changes to Temporary Rate Increase
07/17/2022 Training Opportunity: Quality Assurance Training
06/16/2022 Rate Increase for: Children's Community Residential Providers
Trainings and Events
08/31/2022 DDA Community Residential Services Training
07/06/2022 Training Opportunity: Individual Instruction and Support Plans and Quality Assurance Training