Developmental Disability Service System Task Force
This webpage will support the Developmental Disability Service System Task Force (DDSSTF) by keeping interested parties up to date on the actions of the task force and the sharing of information related to its work.
History
In June 2011, the Washington State Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, Second Substitute Senate Bill (2SSB) 5459. This bill is generally called the “RHC bill.” When 2SSB 5459 was passed, the Legislature stated their intent about the developmental disabilities system. The bill states:
It is the intent of the legislature that:
- Community-based residential services supporting people with developmental disabilities should be available in the most integrated setting appropriate to individual needs; and
- An extensive transition planning and placement process should be used to ensure that people moving from a residential habilitation center to a community setting have the services and supports needed to meet their assessed health and welfare needs.
DD Service System Task Force
2SSB 5459 established a new statewide task force that will make recommendations on the development of a system of services for persons with developmental disabilities that is consistent with the goals articulated above. For a complete description of the goals of 2SSB 5459, read the Developmental Disability Service System Task Force Briefing Paper.
The task force shall report their recommendations to the appropriate committees of the Legislature by December 1, 2012.
Task Force Activity
Current appointments to the Task Force include:
Legislative Appointees
| Senate Members
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Senator Adam Kline, (D) 37th District
Senator Curtis King, (R) 14th District |
| House Members |
Representative Tami Green, (D) 28th District
Representative Norm Johnson, (R) 14th District |
Governor Appointees
| Advocate Members |
Lance Morehouse, The Arc of King County/Statewide Parent Coalitions
Gail Goodwin, Director, Grant County Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Residential Services |
| Labor Members |
Karin Balsley, Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Sue Henricksen, Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) |
| DDC Member |
Ed Holen, Executive Director |
| RHC Family Member |
Bonnie Sullivan, Lakeland Village Associates |
| DSHS Member |
Jane Beyer, Assistant Secretary for Aging and Disability Services, DSHS |
| Dept. of Enterprise Services Member |
Howard Cox |
Meeting Notices and Task Force Materials
For information regarding upcoming meetings and to view related materials, please go to:
DD Service System Task Force Legislative Webpage
Contacts
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