Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)

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.

Effective January 1, 2023 eligible clients can use Community Inclusion and DDA Supported Employment services at the same time. The goal is to support people with developmental disabilities to work and connect to their communities.

These fantastic resources provide information on eligibility, services, oversight, and stakeholders. Definitely worth taking a look!

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

If you are a client of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), you have rights. People First of Washington State wants you to know what your rights are, and who to contact if you are having problems. Watch this series of videos.

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.

Person-Centered Plan Facilitation is a way to bring you and all of your supports together at once. A contracted provider for Person-Centered Plan Facilitation leads you and your support group in the creation of an interactive map of who you are and what you want to do in your life.

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