Walla Walla Valley Disability Network does not endorse or recommend any particular products, treatments, services or diagnosis, whether specifically or generally, and professional advice should be sought in relation to all health and treatment decisions. We provide information and listings only which we hope are helpful.
General Disability Resources
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A fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs.
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Many siblings feel a great deal of anxiety when it comes to planning for their sibling’s future. What will you need to know? What will your legal and financial responsibilities be? Many people find that making a plan with their family helps to alleviate some of that anxiety. This guide can help.
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As a parent, Australian mom Natalie Bell often worried about what would happen if her child was in an accident. To add to that, Natalie is a mom to a child with disabilities, so she began thinking of what could happen if her daughter’s disability wasn’t immediately identified in a situation like a car accident.
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Disasters don't wait. Make your plan today.
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In the event of an emergency, the Lillie Rice Center (2616 E. Isaacs Ave) has been designated as the emergency shelter for families with children or adults with disabilities. They will also accept service animals. Learn more about preparing for an emergency at the county website. Download this Emergency Preparedness Checklist to be prepared.
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We can’t always predict what it will look like, but we can know this: disasters will happen. Whether it’s a storm, flooding, wildfires, earthquake, microburst or even a train crashing onto a freeway, the Northwest is not immune to natural and man made emergencies.
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From the Washington State ODHH, this video in American Sign Language with voiceover discusses where to find information depending on the type of emergency.
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A smartphone app that serves as a comprehensive directory for resources in the Walla Walla Valley. OWWL has maps, contact information, and descriptions of services for those seeking help and those who direct others to help. Users can choose to access in formation in English or Spanish. The app was created by the City of Walla Walla.
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SEA was the first airport in the U.S. to begin a pilot program offering the Invisible Disabilities Sunflower lanyard to passengers with non-visible disabilities such as autism, PTSD, or hearing loss. First pioneered at Gatwick International Airport in London, the Sunflower lanyard communicates that passengers wearing it may need extra help while traveling. It is recognized in a growing number of international airports.
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Valley Transit offers reduced fares and various types of passes for bus riders.
Watch the Out and About on the Valley Transit video to see how to use our services.
