The Developmental Disability Specialty Training is a 16-hour training for new employees supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living settings. Successful completion of this class fulfills the WAC requirements regarding AFH WAC .

NOTE: The total 16-hour training is delivered by completing both online and an in-person zoom class.

Participants accomplish finishing the 16-hour training in this way:

• Complete the four-hour online training modules before attending the zoom class, Access to the online training (website and password) is given when you register for the DDA Specialty Training.

• Attend the in-person zoom class for three half days (16 hours)

The following topics are covered in the online modules and during the in-person class. Required competency testing is included during the in-person class.

• Overview of Developmental Disabilities

• Values of Service Delivery

• Effective Communication

• Introduction to Interactive Planning

• Understanding Behavior

• Crisis Intervention and Prevention

• Overview of Legal Issues and Individual Rights