Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

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04/12/23 Informing Families - Spring Newsletter

04/10/23 2023 Community Summit - DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration is proud to announce Community Summit 2023.  Please join us as we return to an in-person conference with a Hybrid option for attendees. For more information, visit www.communitysymmit.ws

04/04/23 Get your tickets to our premiere of "UNSEEN: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters" 

Join us for a screening of the film and panel discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries conference area, 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater. You will also be able to access this hybrid event online. 

Tickets are available.  RSVP for the event by April 12.

04/04/2023 Informing Families -  2023 Summer Bulletin 

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The Developmental Disabilities Administration is transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want. The 2023-2025 DDA Strategic Plan describes our work and expected outcomes to accomplish the mission.  

People with developmental disabilities and their families are valued citizens of the state of Washington. The Developmental Disabilities Administration 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 Developmental Disabilities Guiding Values encompasses our vision and values for inclusive communities.

For more information about our programs and services, see the 2022 Developmental Disabilities Administration Caseload and Cost Report.

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Our Mission and Values

  • Mission: Transforming lives by providing support and fostering partnerships that empower people to live the lives they want.
  • Vision: Support individuals by continually improving and individualizing supports, building support plans based on needs, and engaging individuals and families.
  • Values: Respect, Person-Centered Planning, Partnerships, Community Participation.
  • Guiding Values: Inclusion, Status and Contribution, Relationships Power and Choice, Health and Safety, Competence.
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