Getting Started with Services & Resources

Do you have a child aged 0-3 and are asking yourself if this makes sense for you?

This printable pdf gives helpful insight and shows if your child or adult - of any age - may be eligible for DDA services.

Your questions answered regarding: How to Apply, Why Apply, Who Can Apply, What is a Developmental Disability, and How to Request Services.

This video walks you through each step of applying for DDA eligibility.

Most services are not an entitlement, which means that being eligible for DDA does not automatically result in enrollment for services. There can be a long wait, but it’s important to take the first step, which is applying for a determination of DDA eligibility.

You've just been notified your child is eligible for DDA services. Now what? Learn what to expect and how to prepare for an annual service planning meeting with your DDA Case Manager in this new video.

This video will walk you through what to expect during your assessment, what documents you will need, who you can invite, and more.

Nearly all services delivered through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) are through a federal Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver. DDA has five different waivers, each with its own set of services and funding limits.

There are five DDA waiver programs: Individual and Family Services (or IFS), Basic Plus, Core, Children’s Intensive In-Home Behavior Support (or CIIBS), and Community Protection. This video series gives an overview of services and eligibility for each waiver.

List of services and programs offered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration with links to their webpages.

Overnight Planned Respite is a community-based service for adult clients of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) who live with their primary caregiver. It offers a break to a paid or unpaid primary caregiver, and provides individualized activities and support for the adult client.

Online form where you can submit a complaint or ask a question.
You can also consult the DDA Roadmap to Resolution (pdf) for assistance:
https://www.wwvdn.org/file_download/d6562548-5ee4-4c0c-afda-77e9b0d29cca

To help protect your privacy, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) uses a secure messaging system to exchange emails with your Case Manager. Use this guide to explain how to use this system.

Contains information on free and low cost support, DDA and non-DDA services and programs, and local resources.

The service systems for people with disabilities can be difficult to understand and navigate. This site provides a comparison (and printable side by side bulletin) to show the many services available to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and those with other/functional disabilities.

Here are some helpful hints (in a pdf) that may assist you: The Social Security Application Process to file an application for yourself or a child AND what can you do to prepare.

Information and resources for families & individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State.

Informacion y recursos para familias e individuos con una discapacidad intelectual o del desarrollo del estado de Washington.