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 mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
is to endeavor to make a positive difference in the lives of people
eligible for services, through offering quality supports and services
that are: individual/family driven; stable and flexible; satisfying
to the person and their family; and able to meet individual needs.
Supports and services shall be offered in ways that ensure people
have the necessary information to make decisions about their options
and provide optimum opportunities for success.
The Residential Service Guidelines,
issued in 1988, and the County
Guidelines, issued in 1992, continue to support the Division's mission. 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 core values guide us in fulfilling our mission:
Individual worth and development
People will be served with dignity and with respect for
individual differences and be supported to experience: the benefits of relationships with friends
and families; personal power and choice; personal value and positive recognition by self and others;
integration; competence to manage daily activities and pursue personal goals; and health and safety.
Continuity and coordination of services
Services will be provided in a flexible system, which
enables people to remain in their own homes and communities wherever possible.
Community participation and partnership
Services and supports will promote the participation
and partnership of consumers, parents, service providers, advocates, local governments, citizens,
and businesses.
Respect for employees
Employees are treated as the division's most valuable resource.
Services quality and performance accountability
The division is accountable to the public for
effective and prudent use of resources. The division will conduct regular review, evaluation
and modifications of programs and services.
Nondiscrimination
The division will not discriminate on
the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age,
disability, or sexual orientation/perceived sexual orientation in
admission and access to services, treatment, or employment.
Artwork reprinted by permission of Martha Perske
from PERSKE: PENCIL PORTRAITS 1971-1990 (Nashville: Abingdon Press,
1998).
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
4-9-09
Stakeholder Input
Over the years, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has maintained several advisory committees and taskforces. In February 2009, Governor Gregoire dissolved most of the advisory boards and committees across state government that had been previously established through executive order. Read more.
April 6, 2009
ADSA Assistant Secretary Kathy Leitch sent a memo to ADSA Staff and Stakeholders providing an update on the Senate and House budget proposals. This communication includes a preliminary analysis regarding the budgetary impacts for ADSA programs and services. Click here for more information.
April 1, 2009
April is Autism Awareness Month - learn about autism spectrum disorders and resources for additional information.
Click here.
03/11/2009
DSHS creates a new webpage dedicated to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This page contains information on the Federal Stimulus Benefits. Click here to view the webpage.
03/06/2009
If you receive Employment/Day Services paid for by state-only dollars, you may be offered the choice to enroll in a Home and Community Based Waiver Services (HCBS) waiver program. The flyer tells more about why this is occurring and what you need to know if you are contacted (or want) to transfer onto a waiver. (Flyer in Word) (Flyer in PDF)
SITE UPDATES
01-15-2009
Governor’s 2009-2011 Budget Proposal – Presentation by Assistant Secretary Kathy Leitch to ADSA Stakeholders.
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