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The Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds (DD Ombuds) is a private, independent office focused on improving the lives of persons with developmental disabilities in Washington State.

The team is comprised of staff experienced in serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities. The Ombuds have offices in Seattle, Spokane and Olympia.

Other activities:

Provide information
Investigate complaints
Monitor procedures
Review facilities and residences
Conduct investigations
Recommend changes
Write reports

Temp Part-Time DDO OA Job Posting

March 26, 2026

The DD Ombuds office is hiring a temporary, part-time position. The position is for an Office Assistant. Please share with your networks and encourage people with disabilities to apply. Click here.

Advocacy groups condemn Senator’s use of harmful slur

March 26, 2026

Senator Leonard Christian, R-4th Legislative District, speaks on the House floor in archive photo. Image source: https://leonardchristian.src.wastateleg.org. Disability Rights Washington (DRW) and The Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds (DDO) condemn Senator Christian’s recent use of the R word during the floor debate on HB 1390, a bill to eliminate the Community Protection Program (CPP). We are outraged that

2026 Legislative Session

January 16, 2026

The 2026 Washington State Legislative Session HAS started! This session is currently scheduled to hold hearings virtually and in person at the state Capitol in Olympia. This year is what is considered a short session that will go until March 12th, 2026. The Governor’s budget was released. You can read a summary of the Governor’s

People First Convention in Spokane

November 10, 2025

The DD Ombuds staff along with Advisory Committee members attend the statewide People First of Washington Convention in Spokane. The DD Ombuds office hosted a resource table and participated in two workshops at the convention. At our resource table we talked to people about how they are doing, passed out resources, and had people fill

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