Message from the Director: People
with developmental disabilities and their families are valued citizens of the state of
Washington. The Division of Developmental Disabilities strives to develop and implement
public policies that will promote individual worth, self-respect, and dignity such
that each individual is valued as a contributing member of the
community.
The Residential Service Guidelines, issued in 1988, and the County Guidelines, issued in 1992, continue to support the Department's vision, mission, and core values. Both sets of guidelines were developed by a workgroup made up of consumers and their families, residential service providers, Counties and employment providers, advocates, and Division staff. These guidelines are central to the Division’s purpose.
Additionally, two working documents have been developed that describe the system of supports for people with developmental disabilities and DDD’s commitment to building this system. To read the documents, click on the links below.
News YOU Can Use
- Two new reports are now available:
- In 2011, the Washington State Legislature directed DSHS to consider options for the future use of the Frances Haddon Morgan Center (FHMC) and the Yakima Valley School (YVS) campuses due to the planned closure of FHMC and the possible (eventual) closure of YVS. The real estate consulting group, Inova, was selected to provide this study and report. The Legislature suggested that the study consider options that may include the permanent use of the properties to support housing and other services for low income, disabled or vulnerable persons or other human services uses. The reports were submitted to the Legislature in December 2011. View the reports.
- Visit the DSHS webpage Let's Talk to find current news on what’s happening in DSHS that may affect you as well as an opportunity for you to let DSHS know what matters to you.
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Artwork reprinted by permission of Martha Perske
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
04/11/12
WA State Dept. of Health issues alert on Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – The incidence of pertussis/whooping cough is reaching epidemic levels in Washington. Read the DOH Alert and Pertussis Fact Sheet to learn the symptoms and get vaccination information.
04/02/2012
New Medicaid website - Medicaid.gov provides easy access to information about Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The site has sections on people with disabilities and long term services and supports. Visit the website.
03/08/2012
Autism Awareness Events in Seattle and Tacoma - The University of Washington Autism Center is holding events throughout April to promote Autism Awareness Month. All talks are free but advance registration is required. Find out more.
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