About Us

As part of Reimagine DSHS, community services for children and adults with developmental disabilities gained a new name: Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS). Although we are now working as a division within the newly formed Home and Community Living Administration, our leadership, mission and values remain the same. We strive to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live and thrive in their chosen communities with the supports they choose.

The Arc of Washington State's mission is promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

The DDC advocates for equitable policies, programs, and practices that benefit all people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The DD Endowment Trust Fund is a supplemental special needs trust program. It was established in 1999 by the Washington State Legislature and opened for enrollments in July of 2002. The DD Endowment Trust Fund allows individuals with developmental disabilities, or their families, to set aside funds for future use without affecting their eligibility for government services and benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services delivers a variety of social  services, employment supports, safety programs, and court-ordered behavioral health care.

Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.

Volunteer Helping Parents are available to provide support and information. Helping Parent volunteers have completed a training program and are available to provide support and information to other parents.  All information is kept confidential. There is no cost for this service.

Self Advocates In Leadership is driven by a single goal: making the state of Washington a better place for all people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a U.S. government agency that administers social insurance programs, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. It provides financial assistance to eligible individuals and their families to support income security. The SSA also manages the issuance of Social Security numbers used for identification and tax purposes.

Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 6 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

PAVE provides support, training, information and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities in Washington.

The Department for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program supports families with information and skills to ensure they are supported as the most critical influence on their child’s early learning and development.

WithinReach helps people across the state navigate complex health and social service systems.

PEACE NW serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and others in Clark, Skamania, Klickitat and Spokane counties. Our mission is to support people in achieving greater independence and inclusion within their communities.

In addition to running a a specialty clinic, UWHDDL provides direct services and programs that focus on improving independence, communication, social interaction, and overall well-being.