Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board

Purpose

The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Department of Developmental Disabilities Services. The Board plans services for developmentally disabled people and coordinates those services.

Meetings 

The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board's regular meetings times and location are:

• 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
• 4th Monday of every odd-numbered month
• Meetings are hybrid. Meeting location and links for virtual attendance can be found on the meeting agenda

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meeting. Minutes are available following approval.

View Meeting Agendas and Minutes.

Members

The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board currently has 8 members - there are some vacant positions: 

Specifications

Membership is encouraged, but not limited to, representatives from:

• Public, private, or voluntary agencies.
• Local governmental units.
• Citizens knowledgeable about developmental disabilities or interested in services to persons with developmental disabilities in the community.

Vacancies

• See the Vacancies List

Term Length and Limits 

• 3 years
• 2 consecutive full terms

Authority

• Revised Code of Washington 71A.14
• Whatcom County Code 2.85