The Board for Developmental Disabilities is a 9 to15-member citizen advisory board who provides input on services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and delays, and their families. Board members include self-advocates, family members, professionals and interested citizens. Members share an interest in improving services and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Are you interested in volunteering on our board?

You can learn more about volunteering on the board by attending a board meeting, event, or by contacting Jim Ott at jim.ott@kincounty.gov. You can also downloading our Board Recruitment Flier. 

We prioritize candidates with lived experience including individuals with an I/DD, parents or caregivers, and/or people with professional experience related to I/DD. Board members must live in King County. 

Interested? Download a Board Volunteer Application!

Board Meetings and Events

The Board for Developmental Disabilities hosts hybrid meetings and in-person events. Subscribe to the Board's email list to receive reminders and materials: GovDelivery Board for Developmental Disabilities.

Current Board Members

Joe Cunningham, Council District 1, Term expires 9/30/2023

Mr. Cunningham has extensive professional and volunteer experience advocating for the needs of people with disabilities. Joe has been a member of several boards and commissions focusing on meeting the needs of children and families. He will bring a wealth of knowledge about the developmental disabilities field to the board.  Contact: DevDis10@kingcounty.gov

Laura Musso Escude, Council District 1, Term expires 9/30/2024

Ms. Escude is an Acoustical, Air Noise and Energy Engineer who advocates for her daughter and has benefited from family support services to navigate developmental disabilities resources and services. She wants to give back to the Hispanic community through outreach and advocacy for change.  Contact: DevDis4@kingcounty.gov

Tiffany Lee, Council District 6, Term expires 9/30/2023

Ms. Lee is a Prenatal-to-Three Policy Advisor who wants to share her experiences and knowledge of early care and education with the developmental disabilities community to improve the holistic development for children and build a solid foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. Contact: DevDis6@kingcounty.gov

Hameed Quraishi, Council District 7, Term expires 9/30/2024

Mr. Quraishi is retired and returning to the board to continue his efforts of advocating an effecting change for families navigating the developmental disabilities service system. He is aware that his voice, his perspective and his ideas can make a difference to influence public policy, laws and budgets to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Contact: DevDis5@kingcounty.gov

Board Materials

Bylaws 

The King County Board for Developmental Disabilities bylaws are available for download.

2022 Meeting Materials

Meeting materials for 2022 are available upon request; older materials may be available. Please contact Michaelle Monday at michaelle.monday@kingcounty.gov