Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds

Informing the Legislature’s work to ensure safe, quality DD services

The Washington State legislature passed Senate Bill 6564 in 2016, out of concern for the health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities.  The bill created the Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds (DD Ombuds).  The DD Ombuds program operates statewide to investigate, advocate, and report on services to people with developmental disabilities. The DD Ombuds focuses on resolving issues at the lowest level possible, through individual complaint resolution.  The program provides a range of services, including monitoring, information on rights and responsibilities, informal advocacy, and recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.

Program Updates

DRW is Hiring an Executive Director

June 3, 2025Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is seeking our next Executive Director (ED). With a mission to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities, and relying both on lived and learned experience, we work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights. The next ED will build on a legacy of impactful work across the state that has positioned Disability Rights Washington as one of the premier Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies in the country. Are you, or someone you know, a demonstrated strategic, visionary leader that might be our next ED? If so, click here to learn more or apply today!

Now Hiring Development & Office Coordinator

March 22, 2023Disability Rights Washington (DRW) seeks a full-time (35 hours per week) Development & Office Coordinator to support the work of the Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds program and the Strategic Partnerships program in our Seattle office. Learn more now!
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