WAC 388-828-1580. Why does DDA require an assessment?

DDA requires an assessment because: (1) DDA assesses clients with a common, standardized assessment process that measures the support needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. (2) The DDA assessment algorithms are designed to: (a) Determine acuity scores and acuity levels for a variety of client needs; and (b) Provide a valid measure of each client's support needs relative to the support needs of other clients who have received the DDA assessment.