Clallam County Health & Human Services - Developmental Disabilities

10/22/2026

Filmmaker Siân Heder, known for "CODA," talks about "Being Heumann," her new movie coming out this fall, which centers on a pivotal moment in the disability rights movement.

10/21/2026

Have you seen our Project SAFER rack cards out in the community?

We’re working hard to spread the word about Project SAFER and want to make sure our rack cards are reaching the people and places where they can make a difference!

👀 Have you spotted one around town?

📍 Is there a business, organization, community space, or local event where you think we should bring some?

We’d love to hear your suggestions! Drop a comment below and help us get the word out.

10/21/2026

10/19/2026

This 2-part training has information about how to support a child’s behavior at school. When behavior gets in the way of learning, schools are responsible to figure out what the child is trying to communicate and teaching the child what to do instead.

This article includes: Information that you can view, download and print This training has been updated with a transcript following each video, as some people prefer to learn by reading Read More

10/16/2026

A strong individualized education program (IEP) starts with understanding a student's current needs and setting meaningful goals. This resource from PAVE explains evaluations, present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, and SMART goals. It also includes a fillable SMART goals worksheet families can use when preparing for IEP meetings.

Getting services at school starts with evaluation. Eligible students get an individualized Education Program (IEP), which describes a student’s present levels of performance and how specially designed instruction supports progress toward annual goals.

10/14/2026

Drawing shows people cooking, catching a bus, walking outside, having a meal at a restaurant. Text at the top of the image says: If you have an Intellectual Disability, this is called "positive risk-taking." - Then at the bottom of the image it says: For everyone else it's called life

10/13/2026

Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month...

10/12/2026

Washington’s law governing the Community Protection program will end Dec. 31, 2026, but services for people currently in the program will not end at that time. The Community Protection waiver will remain in place while people transition to other Developmental Disabilities Administration waivers or services.

People will continue receiving their current services, working with the same case manager and participating in quarterly meetings as the transition moves forward. Informing Families will share updates from the Developmental Disabilities Administration about upcoming changes and what they mean for people receiving Community Protection services.

Learn what’s changing with Washington’s Community Protection program and waiver, what will stay the same during the transition, and what updates are coming next.

10/09/2026

Bullying can affect a child’s safety, well-being, and ability to learn. Student with disabilities who are bullied at school have protections under federal and state laws, and schools may have responsibilities under both bullying policies and disability laws
https://wapave.org/bullying-at-school-resources-and-the-rights-of-students-with-special-needs/.

Students with disabilities are bullied at a higher rate than their typical peers. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, providing a good opportunity to review information about available resources and actions families can take.

10/08/2026

DSHS/DDA - A Path Forward: We want to hear from you

The Washington State Legislature has asked people to come together to create a long-term plan for the future of services and supports. This project will listen to community experiences, identify priorities, and help shape the plan.

Complete our short survey to let us know what is important to you. The survey will be available until Oct. 30, 2026.

To learn more about the project and ways to take part, please visit the A Path Forward webpage at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/disability-services-and-support/developmental-disabilities-services/path-forward . You can watch a short video, learn about the project, view the project timeline, and find opportunities to share your experiences and ideas.

Your input will help identify what is working, what needs to improve, and what should be included in the future vison and strategic plan.

Link to the survey at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q8TxnmB5Fk6PUJhIDPsQXzq_Pn0QSLNJlPxvMpm5vfpUQkpFRTA5VUlCRU1WWVU5SDJEWjI0RFhDQi4u

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