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
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
02/06/2024 2024 Community Summit: Innovation & Resource Expo
02/05/2024 Sharing information: Department of Health unveils kiosks that offer free COVID-19 and flu tests
01/24/2024 Family Advisory Council Selection Notice
01/23/2024 Care Provider Bulletin: How hot is the hot water in your home?
01/18/2024 2nd Substitute House Bill 2008 Listening and Learning Sessions
01/12/2024 Managed Care Organization Amerigroup name change
01/11/2024 2024 Community Summit: Call for Proposals - Extended Deadline to Jan. 22
01/11/2024 DDA Guiding Values Video
01/10/2024 Preparing for Winter Weather
01/04/2024 2024 Community Summit: Call for Proposals - Deadline Jan. 15
12/28/2023 Dan Thompson Account Update December 2023
12/19/2023 Roads to Community Living: Larrie's Story
12/15/2023 Reminder: Reporting Abuse
12/15/2023 Assistive Technology Survey
12/14/2023 Correction: Governor’s Proposed Supplemental 2024 Operating Budget
12/14/2023 2nd Substitute House Bill 2008 Project Update
12/14/2023 Save The Date: 2024 Community Summit
12/12/2023 Reminder: Health Care Advocacy Care Provider Bulletin
12/07/2023 Updates: 2023-25 Operating Budget Highlights for DSHS DDA Stakeholders
12/02/2023 Washington State Secure Messaging
12/01/2023 Dan Thompson Memorial Community Services Account - Application Opens
11/16/2023 Dan Thompson Memorial Community Services Account - Notice of Funding Opportunity - November 2023
11/08/2023 Dan Thompson Account - Closing Out First Round Applications
10/30/23 A message from Secretary Meneses
10/26/2023 Specialty Adult Family Home Pilot
10/25/2023 Free Benefits and Housing Reviews available to DDA Clients
10/11/2023 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
10/11/2023 DDA Family Advisory Council
10/10/2023 Dan Thompson Memorial Community Services Account Update (October 2023)
10/09/2023 Protect yourself from COVID-19, Flu, Pneumonia and RSV
10/06/2023 Care Provider Bulletin: Finding Child Care
10/03/2023 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
10/03/2023 Community Protection Program Project Announcement
10/02/2023 Five Waiver Amendments Available for Public Comment
Provider Information
02/15/2024 Updated: Statewide Provider Meeting Notes and Resources
02/09/2024 Residential Provider Survey: Evaluating DDA Provider Tracking Tools
01/25/2024 Changes to Alternative Living Program Service Code
01/03/2024 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
12/29/2023 Community Residential Services Business 2024 Training Schedule
12/11/2023 Rate Increase for: Community Residential Providers
12/08/2023 DDA Residential Quality Assurance Team
12/6/2023 Anticipated Changes to Temporary Rate Increase - January 1, 2024
12/4/2023 Group Training Home Integrated Settings Requirements
12/4/2023 Important Changes to Policy 6.04 - Effective Jan. 1, 2024
11/29/2023 Statewide Provider Meeting Recap
11/27/2023 2024 Cost Report Training for Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Providers
Trainings and Events
01/09/2024 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2024
11/16/2023 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2023- Companion Home and Alternative Living Providers
11/02/2023 Annual 2023 PASRR Hospital and Nursing Facility Webinar
09/15/2023 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
08/11/2023 Training Opportunity: Community Protection Program Policy Changes
08/07/2023 Training Opportunity for Residential Providers and DDA Staff: Updated Policies