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
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
03/28/2025 Brain Injury Awareness
03/25/2025 Safe Medication Return
03/19/2025 Planning to move? Learn about DDA's Service Options
03/12/2025 New HELMS Database Launch and upcoming April 30 Deadline for Individual Providers
03/11/2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
03/04/2025 Save the Date: Community Summit - June 4, 2025
02/27/2025 Sharing Information: Paid Opportunity for Youth 15-22 Focus Group on Inclusion in Schools
02/26/2025 Waiver Videos: Supported Employment and Community Inclusion Services
02/25/2025 Sharing Information: Office of Education Ombuds Virtual Event for Medical Professionals
02/12/2025 Sharing information from DOH: Stay safe in freezing temperatures with these winter weather tips
02/07/2025 Budget Update
02/3/2025 Sharing Information: ECHO Autism Communities Symposium 2025
01/27/2025 Protect yourself from Flu, Pneumonia and RSV
01/21/2025 National Core Indicators In-Person Survey
01/17/2025 Children's Enhanced Respite Services now available in Western Washington
01/10/2025 January 2025 Waiver Amendment
12/24/2024 2022-2024 Dan Thompson Account Impact Report
12/20/2024 Correction: Governor’s Proposed Biennial 2025-2027 Operating Budget
12/18/2024 Governor’s Proposed Biennial 2025-2027 Operating Budget
12/17/2024 State Plan Residential Services - Adult family homes informational video
12/16/2024 Report to the Legislature: Enhanced Adult Family Home Specialty Pilot
12/10/2024 Dan Thompson Account Fund Round 3
12/6/2024 Preparing for Winter Weather
12/5/2024 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
11/26/2024 Dan Thompson receives 2024 Cathy Anderson award
Provider Information
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
02/4/2025 Statewide Provider Meeting Notes and Resources
01/17/2025 Correction: Enhanced Behavior Support Specialty Contract- Project Update
1/08/2025 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
12/11/2024 Statewide Provider Meeting Notes and Resources
12/10/2024 DDA Community Residential Training Calendar
Trainings and Events
04/10/2025 Upcoming DDA community residential training sessions
02/5/2025 Sharing Information: "Understanding" Series of Trainings
01/23/2025 Sharing Information: Project ECHO Parent Education Series on Challenging Behavior
01/10/2025 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for Companion Home and Alternative Living Providers
01/08/2025 Sharing Information: Long-Term Care Session- Emergency Preparedness, Response and Planning