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
The January 2008 report to the Governor on Alternative Service Models for Children with Significant Behavior Challenges has been posted along with the Secretary’s Memorandum to Governor Gregoire. Read the report. Read the memo.
The Operational Protocol for Roads to Community Living, WA State’s Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project, was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As of March 10, 2008, Washington State is the sixth protocol to be approved of 31 states participating. The protocol describes how the demonstration project will work in Washington. Read the Washington State Operational Protocol
Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Campaign
Aging and Disability Services Administration is partnering with the Washington Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advisory Council to launch a statewide TBI public awareness campaign. The theme of the campaign is Traumatic Brain Injury: A Life Altering Impact. The purpose is to educate Washington State residents about TBI and guide them to resources and information. The campaign has a new website www.TBIWashington.org and a toll free phone number 1-877-TBI-1766.
SITE UPDATES
02-11-08
Individual Employment Support Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities- Report to Legislature: This report describes the outcomes of a brief survey conducted about the amount and type of individual employment support services received by clients each month in a 12-month period from April 2006 through March 2007. Also, contained is this report are interesting facts related to employment services in Washington State.
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