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    Developmental Disabilities Administration

    Recent Policy Stakeholder Input

    Waivers & Policies​ > Policies > Stakeholder Input > Recent​

    The Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) posts the initial policy draft, summary of stakeholder input received, and the final track change policy.  Final policies are posted in DDA’s PolicyStat.


    Assistive Technology and Services Policy 

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy for Assistive Technology and Services on January 30, 2023 with public input ending on  February 13, 2023. In total, 10 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input. 
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    Environmental Assessments and Environmental Modifications Policy 

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy for Environmental Assessments and Environmental Modifications on January 30, 2023 with public input  ending on February 13, 2023. In total 8 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input. 
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    Participant Education, Training & Advocacy Supports Policy 

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy for Participant Education, Training & Advocacy Supports on February 21, 2023 with public input  ending on March 7, 2023. In total 4 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.

    Family Caregiver Training and Empowerment Services Policy 

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy Family Caregiver Training and Empowerment Services on February 21, 2023, with public input ending on March 7, 2023. In total 3 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.

    Family and Peer Mentoring Supports 

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy Family and Peer Mentoring Supports on March 23, 2023, with public input ending on April 6, 2023. In total 2 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.

    Transition Services 

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy Transition Services on March 23, 2023, with public input ending on April 6, 2023. In total 2 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.


    Respite Care Services

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy Respite Care Services and Live-In Caregiver Supports on April 14, 2023, with public input ending on April 28, 2023. In total 4 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.


    Live-In Caregiver Supports 

    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy Live-In Caregiver Supports on April 14, 2023, with public input ending on April 28, 2023. In total 2 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.


    Remote Support Services 


    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy Remote Support Supports on May 5, 2023, with public input ending on May 19, 2023. In total 3 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.

    Vehicle Modification 


    Summary: The DDA issued its proposed policy Vehicle Modification on May 5, 2023, with public input ending on May 19, 2023. In total 3 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.

    Housing Support Services 


    Summary: The DD​​A issued its proposed Housing Support Services policy on July 14, 2023, with public input ending on July 28, 2023. In total 2 unduplicated stakeholders submitted input.