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
06/26/2024 In-home caregiver resource
06/21/2024 Sharing Information: Extreme Heat Webinar & Wildfire Season Preparedness
06/14/2024 Reminder: Reporting Abuse
06/05/2024 Sharing Information: Save the Date - Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Olmstead
05/31/2024 Adult Community Residential Service Videos
05/28/2024 Care Provider Bulletin: What is Naloxone?
05/24/2024 National Association of State Directors Hosts New Trauma Focused Podcast
05/22/2024 Sharing Information: Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program
05/21/2024 Sharing Information: Summer Camp for youth 16-24 years old with IDD or MH
05/16/2024 Sharing Information: Water and Heat Safety Information
05/15/2024 Sharing Information: Department of Health launches 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Campaign website
05/13/2024 Sharing Information: Survey of Interest - Weigh in on behavioral health services at Olympic Heritage
05/03/2024 Share your Thoughts on Continuing Education Courses for Long-Term Care Workers
05/01/2024 May is Mental Health Awareness Month
04/24/2024 Dan Thompson Account Update April 2024
04/19/2024 Sharing Information: Washington Partnership Access Line
04/18/2024 National Assistive Technology Awareness Day: April 17
04/18/2024 Lake Burien April 18th Event
04/10/20210 Reminder: Two-Part Choking Video Series and Choking Care Provider Bulletin
04/04/2024 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
03/29/2024 2023-25 Supplemental Operating Budget Highlights for DSHS' DDA Community Partners
03/25/2024 2nd Substitute House Bill 2008 winter 2024 update
03/25/2024 Sharing Information: Measles Outbreak Update
03/21/2024 Time to Comment: Annual Application for IDEA Federal Grant
3/15/2024 Reminder: Reporting Abuse
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
Provider Information
06/25/2024 Statewide Supported Living, Group Training Home and Group Home Provider Meeting
06/17/2024 Changes to Temporary Rate Increase July 1, 2024
06/13/2024 Resending: Community Residential Services Training Schedule
05/09/2024 New Publication: Transitioning to a New Home
05/03/2024 New Mandatory Reporting Resource
03/21/2024 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2024
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
Trainings and Events
01/09/2024 Free Online Continuing Education Credits for 2024