DDA requires an assessment because:

1. (1) DDA assesses clients with a common, standardized assessment process that measures the support needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.

2. (2) The DDA assessment algorithms are designed to:

   1. (a) Determine acuity scores and acuity levels for a variety of client needs; and
   2. (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.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.16.050. WSR 21-19-093, § 388-828-1580, filed 9/17/21, effective 10/18/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-10-029, § 388-828-1580, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/1/07.]