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Department of Developmental Services outlines growth, workforce steps and self-direction gains
Summary
Commissioner Sarah Peterson (recently confirmed from acting status) told the committee DDS serves about 49,000 people, is seeing growing numbers of adults with autism, and highlighted workforce investments, residential waivers and efforts to expand self-direction and specialized residential rates for high‑acuity clients.
Sarah Peterson, newly confirmed commissioner of the Department of Developmental Services, said DDS serves more than 49,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and described program expansions, workforce initiatives and efforts to meet rising complexity in needs.
Peterson told the committee DDS serves over 8,000 people in community‑based day services, over 6,000 in supported employment and over 8,000 in residential models; the agency also supports more than 52 family support centers that served 21,000 individuals and families last year. She said 1,475 people entered the…
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