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
02/27/2023 Care Provider Bulletin: Suicide Among People with Disabilities
02/15/2023 Five Waiver Amendments Available for Public Comment.
02/14/2023 First Site Visit for Dan Thompson Memorial Community Services Account
02/07/2023 Food Benefits - A message from the Community Services Division
02/01/2023 Dan Thompson Trust Account Information Update
01/27/2023 Changes to Apple Health Continued Coverage
01/23/2023 Informing Families Employment and Community Inclusion Services Bulletin
01/18/2023 Care Provider Bulletin: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
01/05/2023 Affordable Accessible Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities
12/28/2022 Affordable IDD Housing Wins Awards!
12/21/2022 Reminder: DDA House Bill 2008 Survey
12/15/2022 Governor’s Proposed Biennial 2023-25 Operating Budget Released
12/14/2022 Announcing the 2023 Community Summit: A Decade of Community
12/05/2022 DSHS to close portion of Rainier School in Buckley
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
Provider Information
03/1/2023 Are you, or a family member, living with memory loss or dementia?
02/24/2023 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
02/22/2023 Measuring Quality in Residential Services Survey
02/10/2023 Just In Time Podcast Is Now Available!
02/06/2023 Statewide Provider Meeting Frequently Asked Questions
01/26/2023 New DDA Residential Quality Assurance Team Members
01/17/2023 Update on Quality in Residential Settings Project
12/29/2022 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2023
12/28/2022 January 2023 Bulk Rate Update
12/12/2022 Anticipated Changes to Temporary Rate Increase - Jan. 1, 2023
12/08/2022 Rate Increase Jan. 1, 2023 for: Children's Residential Providers
12/01/2022 Preparing for Winter Weather
11/30/2022 Rate Increase January 1, 2023 for: Community Residential Providers
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
Trainings and Events
01/11/2023 DDA Community Residential Services Training