Number of Respondents
| English Speaking Responses | 54 |
| Spanish Speaking Responses | 6 |
1. What county do you live in?
| Walla Walla | 52 |
| Columbia | 5 |
| Umatilla | 0 |
| Other | 3 |
2. How do you identify yourself? (choose all that apply)
| Two-parent household that includes a person with a disability | 29 |
| Single parent/caregiver of a person with a disability | 13 |
| Professional or service provider | 7 |
| Self-advocate, a person with a disability | 6 |
| Grandparent caregiver for a person with a disability | 1 |
| Extended family of someone with a disability | 5 |
| Parent of a person with a disability who lives outside the family home | 2 |
3. In what age category is the individual or individuals with a disability in your family?
| 0-3 years old | 1 |
| 4-6 years old | 0 |
| 7-10 years old | 5 |
| 11-18 years old | 25 |
| 19-40 years old | 27 |
| Over 40 years old | 5 |
| No one with a disability | 2 |
4. Do you feel like your child/adult's sensory and emotional needs are being met?
| Yes, sensory & emotional needs are currently being met | 37 |
| No, sensory & emotional needs are unfulfilled | 12 |
| Not applicable | 10 |
5. If you use social media, on which platform(s) would you like to see information from WWVDN, SOAR, or Parent to Parent?
| 35 | |
| 7 | |
| WWVDN emails | 10 |
| Do not use social media | 15 |
| Other | 3 |
6. How did you hear about WWVDN?
| Friend | 28 |
| Social Media / Internet | 8 |
| School | 15 |
| Medical / Doctor | 2 |
| Akin | 0 |
| Employer | 4 |
| Birth to 3 | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
7. How are you being supported in your community? (Choose all that apply)
| WWVDN / Parent to Parent | 43 |
| DDA | 36 |
| DVR | 17 |
| Aging & Long Term Care | 5 |
| Akin | 1 |
| Lillie Rice | 3 |
| Birth to 3 | 4 |
| Valley Residential Services | 4 |
| Social Security | 31 |
| Other | 4 |
| N/A | 4 |
8. Have you been trained to be a volunteer Helping Parent through the Parent to Parent Program?
| Yes | 13 |
| No | 47 |
9. What is your status with DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration)?
| Eligible for services & receiving paid services | 26 |
| Eligible for services, but NOT receiving paid services -- on the "no paid services caseload" | 10 |
| Not eligible or denied services | 6 |
| Have not applied for services | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
10. How have Parent to Parent or WWVDN programs affected your family's quality of life?
| Greatly | 37 |
| Moderately | 10 |
| Minimally | 3 |
| No affect | 3 |
| N/A | 4 |
| Considering relocating | 1 |
11. What causes you worry or concern, either now or for the future?
| Social Connection | 33 |
| Employment | 31 |
| Community Inclusion | 27 |
| Daily Activities (filling time) | 37 |
| Finances | 19 |
| Medical Issues | 19 |
| School Issues | 11 |
| Transportation | 17 |
| Support & Resources | 2 |
| Housing (now or in the future when parents cannot provide care) | 25 |
| Life after parents/caregivers pass away | 43 |
| Mental Health | 20 |
| Safety | 2 |
12. Of the programs WWVDN provides, which do you attend? (Choose all that apply)
| Social events (e.g. Holiday Gatherings, Picnics, Annual Meeting) | 42 |
| Recreation events (e.g. SOAR Program, Challenger Baseball & Basketball) | 38 |
| Support Meetings (e.g. Mamas Especiales, Autism & Behavior Support, P2P Caregiver) | 17 |
| Trainings or Workshops (e.g. Transition Workshops, IEP Workshop, Helping Parent Training) | 24 |
| None of the above | 9 |
13. What is the diagnosis of the person(s) in your family with a disability? (Choose all that apply)
| Autism | 24 |
| Intellectual Disability | 23 |
| Learning Disability | 12 |
| Down syndrome | 12 |
| Genetic & Chromosomal Disorders | 9 |
| Seizure Disorder | 2 |
| Blind / Vision Impairment | 3 |
| Deaf or Hard of Hearing | 2 |
| Cerebral Palsy | 1 |
| Sensory Disorder | 2 |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | 2 |
| Spina Bifida | 1 |
| Muscular Dystrophy | 1 |
| N/A | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
14. What would you like to see offered that we are currently not offering?
| sensory friendly movie opportunities |
| Support for people who are late life diagnosed. Helping support people who are grieving their diagnosis. |
| Sibling group, wider range of offerings for all disability categories |
| I joined to learn more but not sure if it makes sense since I'm in Kitsap |
| I love all your programs |
| WWVDN is currently offering the most amazing supports - I would only recommend continuing or building upon what you are already doing, as it is 5-star! |
| We used to live in the Seattle Bellevue area & my son attended the Alyssa Burnett center. They offered all kinds of classes from drawing to cooking to music, etc it would be nice to have more of those options here particularly for lower functioning adults |
| Their choices are offered |
| More weekend SOAR Events |
| Sibshops |
| I can't think of anything |
| None |
| Baking class, Zumba |
| Place with obstacles for young people they can do workout with something fun. |
| Really enjoy all the programs and gatherings offered. |
| Continue SOAR events with activities for younger youth |
| I think your organization does a fantastic job advocating for people with disabilities! Orchids to you all for your commitment & dedication! Shout out to Angie & Ysabel! Your board should be so proud of you! Thanks to Carla for her constant cheerleading! |
| Unsure |
| Happy with what we have available now. |
| I don't know, I am not aware of what DDD offers. |
| Please keep social engagement opportunities |
| A trip to Ski Bluewood |
| If there is a smile on my daughter's face, it usually has something to do with a SOAR event or Rec activity. |
| Information on adult services, such as college opportunities or adult/teenage trips away from home with support. |
| Dancing activities and musical instrument activities |
| I don't know at this time |
| Mas tiempo de actividades para los adultos (More activity time for adults). |
| Reuniros una vez porsemana con los ninos comer nieve Baskin Robin (Meet once a week with the children and eat Baskin Robin ice cream). |
| Mas ayuda para los nino Especiales (More help for special children) |
