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
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
11/21/2024 Spread the Word: Inclusion Works and it is Our Future!
11/20/2024 Important Changes to 2025 Community Summit Conference
11/19/2024 Sharing Information: Storm to bring strong winds to WA
11/05/2024 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility Ongoing Tour Schedule
10/23/2024 BenefitU – Know your benefits, shape your future!
10/22/2024 Join us for our Native American Heritage Month event on Nov. 1
10/22/2024 Save The Date: 2025 Community Summit
10/17/2024 Sharing Information: Message from OSPI Recognizing Disability History Month
10/17/2024 Annual 2024 PASRR Hospital and Nursing Facility Webinar
10/16/2024 Dan Thompson Account Update October 2024
10/11/2024 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
10/03/2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
09/30/2024 House Bill 2008 Frequently Asked Questions
09/19/2024 Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility Admissions Process
09/17/2024 DSHS DDA 2025-2027 Operating Budget Requests
09/13/2024 Care Provider Bulletin: Dysphagia and Food Texture
09/072024 Waiver Amendments Available for Public Comment
09/06/2024 Join Us at a Facing Fentanyl Together Resource Fair on Friday, September 20, 2024!
09/06/2024 September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Provider Information
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
11/13/2024 Rate Increase January 1, 2025
11/8/2024 2025 Cost Report Training for Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Providers
11/01/2024 Sharing Information: What Providers Need to Know About the CMS Access Rule
10/18/2024 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
10/17/2024 Residential Client Support Plans
09/05/2024 Statewide Provider Meeting Notes and Resources
Trainings and Events
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
09/06/2024 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2024