Klickitat-Skamania DD Advisory Board Mission: To support Skamania County Community Health in providing high quality, comprehensive and effective developmental disability services to Klickitat and Skamania County residents in an efficient and respectful manner.

With the support from both the Klickitat and Skamania Board of Commissioners, the Developmental Disabilities services for both counties were joined to form one department in 2021. The Klickitat-Skamania DD Advisory Board was formed soon thereafter. 

Visitors are always welcome to attend Board meetings! Meetings are held every other month (February, April, June, August, October, December) on the first Wednesday, from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm. Beginning February 2025, an in-person option will also be available.  Contact Heather Trollier for an agenda and the link.

​

We are seeking new Board members. Ask for a Board Application today!

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) definies developmental disabilities as a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas.  About one in six children in the U.S. has one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays.  Common developmental disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Fragile X syndrome, and more (cdc.gov).

Intellectual disability is used to describe limits to a person’s ability to learn at an expected level and function in daily life (cdc.gov). Many services for individuals with DD and their families are also relevant for those with intellectual disabilities. Learn more at cdc.gov.