To show our support for accessibility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we have created this icon. The image depicts one individual in a wheelchair on a ramp, and one individual standing behind them, using a railing. Both individuals are going up the ramp to a platform where the words “I BELONG ON THE
The Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) has a new publication to help people understand services for children, youth and young adults and how to access them. DDA HCBS and HCA Medicaid benefits for children, youth, and young adults. DDA and the Health Care Authority created this one-page document to show the range of treatments and services
Medicaid Matters: How to Take Action and Stay Informed The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, The Arc of Washington State and Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) have created a campaign to help people understand and participate in potential changes coming to their Medicaid services. They have a new webpage and series of videos dedicated
We Belong On The Stage At a recent conference about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live in the community, seven people with disabilities presented on Supported Decision Making. However, the room they were assigned to had a stage that was only accessible by stairs. 5 out of 7 of the individuals can’t climb stairs
The Arc of Washington State have released their 2025 Legislation Session Notebook! In the virtual notebook they have information about issues that advocates will take on during the legislation session. The notebook also has data about how services in Washington are being received. From the Arc of Washington “The legislative Notebook is your resource for
Hello, everyone! Exciting changes are happening in Washington State. We have a new governor, Bob Ferguson! That means this is a great time for everyone—especially people with disabilities—to get involved in the legislative process. As the new legislative season is just around the corner, it is important to make our voices heard! Having a new
There is a new resource to help youth and others understand the process of supporting decision making it is called the “Center on Youth Voice and Youth Choice” they have videos and a plain language glossary to help people understand their options. When youth are transitioning to adulthood they might be asked about Supported Decision
Join a panel of national disability rights leaders as they come together to provide timely information on voting, voters rights and protections, and initiatives designed to increase awareness and voter participation. With the Presidential Election and other races fast approaching, now is the time to stay informed and engaged! Becky Ogle, National Disability Rights Consultant
Children with developmental disabilities can also experience having mental health conditions. A person’s Mental health is the overall wellbeing of how you think, manage your feelings and express yourself. There is a new resource in Washington State that has resources for children and families to learn about how to access help if your mental health
The Office of Developmental Disability Ombuds team attended the 2024 Community Summit. The team attended workshops, had an outreach table for the people to visit, and presented at multiple workshops. The first presentation was called Supporting Self-Advocacy-Everyone Can Do It! Tim McCue, DD Ombuds Self-Advocacy Educator lead discussion about how everyone can support people with
