Clallam County Health & Human Services - Developmental Disabilities

06/01/2026

Do You Have a Concern About Your Services?

Under the Client Rights law passed in 2020, everyone who receives services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration has the right to file a complaint or grievance. It’s one of several rights included in the Client Rights law that was passed in 2020.

In this video, Ivanova explains the different ways to share concerns about your services and supports. People with lived experience share their thoughts about speaking up when something doesn't feel right.

Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45_7UV-5Yvs to watch Complaints and Grievances or check out our Client Rights video playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1tUPq5ofBGKD8ymHlfnqPWu8Ko_iajW for more episodes.

This video is about the right to file a complaint or grievance for people who receive services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration. It’s one o...

05/29/2026

Your future starts with your vision—what do you want your life to look like? This training helps you explore your goals, discover your interests, and see how postsecondary education (PSE) can turn your plans for work, independence, and a happy life into reality.

Join session 2 of the ISPE Training Series next Monday, June 1st from 6-7pm via Zoom.

In this training, you will learn:
- Tools to help you describe your career interests
- Tools to help you plan what you want in adult life, including health, independence, fun, work, and learning
- Ways PSE can support your vision for a happy, healthy future

Register today: https://iod.unh.edu/event/2026/05/inclusive-postsecondary-education-ipse-family-training-series

05/29/2026

The Community Summit is pleased to announce that State Representative Jamila Taylor will be joining DSHS Secretary Angela Ramirez and DSHS DDA Interim Assistant Secretary Dana Phelps for the Community Summit Opening Keynote address. Representative Taylor represents the 30th Legislative District and chairs the Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Caucus.

There is still time to register! For complete schedule and speaker information, and to register please visit the Community Summit website at: https://web.cvent.com/event/b9077232-7e6a-4855-8680-f02f20135fee/summary

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
9—4 p.m.

Watch the Summit 2026 trailer at: https://vimeo.com/1194206433?fl=pl&fe=sh

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05/28/2026

Don't forget to register and join📣Conversation Corner: Families☕, a FREE Zoom THIS FRIDAY May 29th!

Hosted by NIP, this session is where families and loved ones can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others navigating inclusion in camps, recreation, school, and community life this summer.

Camp and program staff are also encouraged to join to learn from families and share their perspectives.

📅 Friday, May 29 | 12PM EST | Free
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4cxbjbvz

05/27/2026

Project SAFER is a FREE event for Clallam County residents who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their family members and care providers to interact with First Responders in a fun and relaxing environment. Please come see us at the Clallam County Fair on August 20, 2026 from 10am - 4pm. Click the link below to register and get your free admission to the Fair!
www.clallamcountywa.gov/ProjectSAFER

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05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

The Community Summit Attendee Hub & App are now LIVE!

If you’re already registered, check your email for a magic link that will automatically log you in and get you started exploring sessions, presenters, resources, and connecting with other attendees.

You can also access the Attendee Hub here: https://cvent.me/nLv82Y

Not registered yet? Don’t worry, there’s still time to join us! Register today and be part of the experience. https://cvent.me/7owWyW

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05/22/2026

Summer camp is an excellent way for children to spend the long summer days. However, camps often fill quickly, and many are too expensive for families. Here are some alternatives to summer camps to entertain children and give caregivers some much needed respite.

Summer camp is an excellent way for children to spend the long summer days. However, camps often fill quickly, and many are too expensive for families. Here are some alternatives to summer camps to entertain children and Read More

05/21/2026

From DSHS/DDCA - An Opportunity to Share Your Thoughts

Our regional Community Engagement Forums offer an opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities and their families to share suggestions about service delivery and processes directly with regional leadership and staff.

Participants will also be able to provide input on changes currently under consideration. This is your chance to improve programs for the people who use these services and the families who support them.

We hold Region 3 quarterly Community Engagement Forums on the 4th Thursday of February, May, August and November. All meetings are online, using Teams.

The next meeting is Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Time: 4—6:30 p.m.

How to Join the Meeting
Please join the Teams call using the link below (no registration needed) at: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_ZTAzNDQ3YzUtMjY1Ny00NWE2LWIyYWQtNGY0OGUxZGZhMjJl%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252211d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25229ca41b4a-fcbe-46b1-83a3-ee9ef9363ccf%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=76a2b638-8ed9-46be-a377-78431744726e&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

Meeting ID: 240 499 486 744 2
Passcode: Te9eX2xu
Dial in by phone

+1 564-999-2000,,81515127 # United States, Olympia
Find a local number at https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/811a9140-4f87-4b3b-b4e5-c0df12d33f3f?id=81515127
Phone conference ID: 815 151 27 #
Microsoft Teams Need help? Go to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/join-a-meeting-in-microsoft-teams-1613bb53-f3fa-431e-85a9-d6a91e3468c9?omkt=en-US

For questions or accommodations requests, please email Michelle Sturdevant at [email protected] , the Community Partner Engagement Program Manager.

05/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Project SAFER is hosting a free event during the Clallam County Fair on August 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Clallam County community members who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to interact with First Responders in a fun and relaxing environment. Stay tuned for ticket registration information.

🔗Visit our website www.clallamcountywa.gov/ProjectSAFER to learn more!