Thursday, April 2, 2020

DD Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19


Connect with people who can help

  • Do you have a developmental disability or support someone who does?
  • Do you have questions and concerns about what is happening with COVID-19?
  • Are you looking for resources or just want to connect with others who understand what you are going through?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, and you live in Washington state, please join the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, TheArc of Washington State, and the Developmental Disabilities Administration for a virtual town hall to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the developmental disabilities community and what is being done to meet the needs of people across the state.

What to expect:

  • Important updates from DDA (central office and regional DDA staff will participate)
  • Resources and ideas.
  • A chance to ask questions and share concerns.

All are invited:

The meetings are open to the public, including (but not limited to): individuals with developmental disabilities (including those who do not receive DDA services), parents and other family members, and professionals.

Dates and times:

There is one meeting scheduled for each DDA region. Choose to attend whichever works best for your schedule. Each meeting with be recorded and shared afterward.

  • Tuesday, April 7, 10:00-11:30 am (DDA Region 1 - east of the Cascades; Spokane office)
  • Thursday, April 9, 10:00-11:30 am (DDA Region 2 - King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties; Seattle office)
  • Thursday, April 9, 4:00-5:30 pm (DDA Region 3 - Pierce, Thurston, Clark and other counties southwest and on the Peninsula; Tacoma office)
Click here for a map of the DSHS/DDA regions

How to join:

Or, call 669-900-9128 and use Access Code 904 896 834#
 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the town halls, or would like to share your questions or concerns ahead of time, please contact Jeremy Norden-Paul.at jeremy.norden-paul@ddc.wa.gov