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What's New

DDC Starts New E-Newsletter

The Developmental Disabilities Council has started a new E-Newsletter called "The Catalyst". The newsletter contains projects, upcoming activities and stories of interest.  Publication is planned for every other month you can go to our publications page to read the current issues or sign up to be added to our E-Newsletter Mailing List.

Informing Families Building Trust Has New Email Notice

The Informing Families/Building Trust website has just posted a new Email Notice regarding the Division of Developmental Disabilities Planned Action Notices.  This new notice describes what Planned Action Notices are and what families need to do when they receive them.  To read the newest notice, go to the website's Email Notice page.

DDC 2007 Annual Progress Report Available Online

The 2007 Annual Progress Report is available for viewing and download.  The report highlights Council accomplishment during 2007. 

DDC Recruiting for Council Position Openings

The Council is seeking self advocates and parents/guardians of persons with developmental disabilities  who are interested in serving on the Council to fill two open positions.  Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2008.  For more information about applying, visit our application page or contact Linda Walling by phone (800-634-4473) or email.  

DDC Holds Town Meeting in Wenatchee May 15

The DDC will hold a town meeting in Wenatchee May, 15, 2008.  This meeting will be an opportunity for local community members to discuss issues of concern around developmental disabilities.  This will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council.  More about this meeting is available on the event flyer.

Self-Advocates Making a Difference

Self-Advocates who are making a difference are highlighted in the new series "Advocacy Matters".  The series is hosted on the Informing Families/Building Trust website, but you can preview the first series by clicking here (please be patient while the video loads).  To see more and learn about other news that may be of interest to you, check out the Informing Families Building Trust website.

Fifth Core Indicators Review Panel Releases Its Recommendations

The Fifth Core Indicators Review Panel has released its final report. The review panel is convened to make recommendations to the Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council about the services with individuals with developmental disabilities receive through the Division of Developmental Disabilities.  This year's panel focused on the results of the 2005-2006 Core Indicators Survey.  The panel's recommendations are available online in PDF format.  If you need the information in alternative format, please contact the Council at 800-634-4473.  Previous Core Indicators reports are available at our Publication's Page.