DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) provides information, resources, and referrals to the local IDD community.
Developmental Disabilities Administration provides information, resources, and referrals to the local IDD community. If eligible for DDA, services including housing, assistive technology, employment, community navigation, community inclusion, specialized habilitation, and person-centered planning become easier and quicker to access.
If eligible for DDA, services include:
Housing
Assistive Technology
Employment
Community Navigation
Community Inclusion
Specialized Habilitation
Person-Centered Planning
The DDA application, instructions, and eligibility criteria can be found here.
Phone: (509) 329-2900
Email: ddlfso@dshs.wa.gov
Website: www.dshs.wa.gov/dda
Location: 1611 W. Indiana Ave. Spokane, WA 99205
Family eligibility website: www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/consumers-and-families/eligibility
For DDA information for Native Americans and Alaska Natives: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/consumers-and-families/american-indians-alaska-natives
Once someone is determined eligible by DDA, it is imperative that they call to request services. Often times, this step is missed. If you do not request services from DDA, you will not receive services. The number for the Service Request Voicemail Line is 1-800-319-7716. When you call, leave a voicemail letting DDA know what services you are interested in accessing through DDA.
Service and information requests: www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/service-and-information-request
If someone doesn’t qualify for DDA services but needs help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, housekeeping, etc.), they often will qualify for DSHS Home and Community Services. Home and Community Services provides and administers long-term care services, both in-home and community-based, to eligible individuals and collaborates with Area Agencies on Aging to share community service options.
Phone: 509-568-3767