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2025 Annual Survey Results

Number of Respondents

English Speaking Responses 57
Spanish Speaking Responses 9

1. What county do you live in?

Walla Walla 51
Columbia 8
Umatilla 5
Other 2

2. How do you identify yourself? (choose all that apply)

Two-parent/caregiver household that includes a person (child or adult) with a disability 31
One-parent/caregiver household that includes a person (child or adult) with a disability 17
Grandparent caregiver for a person (child or adult) with a disability 2
Extended family member of someone (child or adult) with a disability 7
Self-advocate, a person with a disability 8
Professional or service provider 13
Parent of adult living outside the family home 4
Other 1

3. In what age category is the individual or individuals with a disability in your family?

0-3 years old 0
4-6 years old 3
7-10 years old 9
11-18 years old 18
19-40 years old 29
Over 40 years old 10
No one with a disability 5

4.How do you prefer to receive information about events & activities from WWVDN, Parent to Parent, SOAR, or any of our programs?

Email (newsletters and Friday reminders) 54
Text 25
Social Media (Facebook/Instagram) 9
I prefer a phone call 2
I visit the website - wwvdn.org to get information 18

5. How did you learn about WWVDN?

Friend/family 33
Akin 1
Birth to 3 Program 9
Doctor/medical professional 4
Employer 3
School or education professional 7
Social Media/Internet 8
DDA 1
WWVDN staff/founder 6

6. How are you being supported in your community? (Choose all that apply)

Aging and Long Term Care 5
Akin 3
Birth to 3 Program 4
Developmental Disabilities Community Services - formerly known as DDA 30
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) 10
Employment Providers 11
Social Security Administration (SSI or SSDI) 33
Valley Residential Services 1
WWVDN Programs 37
Community Supports are not necessary for my family 7
Church, Family & Friends 3
No time right now 1
IEP 1
Need support, but don't have it 1
Need to learn more 3
VRS crafts & community inclusion 1

7. How have you been affected by Parent to Parent's Helping Parent program?

I am currently a trained volunteer Helping Parent 9
I am a former trained volunteer Helping Parent 6
I was matched with a Helping Parent when my child was younger 4
I am currently matched with a Helping Parent 0
I don't know anything about Helping Parents or the program 14
This is not applicable to me 28
We enjoy the meetings with Angie & information 1

8. Are you connected with Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS), formerly known as Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)?

Eligible for paid services and receiving services 25
Eligible for paid services and NOT receiving services (on the "No Paid Services" caseload) 8
Not eligible or denied eligibility for services 6
Never applied for services (If you want to apply, see this helpful video - https://informingfamilies.org/reasons-to-apply-for-dda-services/) 15
Other 11

9. How have Parent to Parent or WWVDN programs affected your family's quality of life?

Greatly 35
Moderately 12
Minimally 4
No effect 8
Not applicable (service provider or professional) 9
Haven't joined them yet 1
Hard to access services because you have to sign up in advance and my kids are terrible about flaking out so I just don't sign up 1

10. Which of the following topics would be most helpful to learn more about for you and/or your family? (Circle all that apply)

Behavior issues 20
Benefits (DDCS, DVR, EBT, SSI) 30
Childcare 7
Community Inclusion 25
Communication Challenges 16
Daily Activities (living a meaningful life each day) 22
Employment 19
Finances 18
Housing 14
Immigration Status 3
Intrafamilial Violence (my adult child is hurting me) 1
Life after parents/caregivers pass away 25
Medical issues 10
Mental Health 16
Potty Training 4
School Issues 12
Social connection & friendships 29
Transportation 8
Wandering/Elopement 4
Executive function supports 1
Keep up the parent support part of P2P 1
Physical activities for those with only physical disabilities 1
None of the above 6

11. Of all the programs WWVDN provides, which are you most likely to attend? (circle all that apply)

Recreation Events (e.g. SOAR Program, Challenger Baseball & Basketball) 38
Social Events (e.g. Holiday Gatherings, Picnics, Annual Meeting) 38
Parent/Caregiver Monthly Connections (e.g. Mamas Especiales, Parent to Parent Walla Walla or Columbia County) 26
Trainings or Workshops (e.g. Financial Planning, Behavior Support, Transition Planning, IEP Workshop, Helping Parent Training) 31
One on One assistance with paperwork, accessing systems, or navigating system requirements 16
None of the above 7

12. What is the diagnosis of the person(s) in your family with a disability? (circle all that apply)

ADD/ADHD 12
Autism Spectrum Disorder 28
Blind or Low Vision 3
Cerebral Palsy 1
Deaf or Hard of Hearing 4
Down Syndrome 11
Intellectual Disability 22
Learning Disability 13
Physical Disability 5
Rare Chromosomal Disorder 8
Seizure Disorder 4
Traumatic Brain Injury 0
Albright's 1
Apraxia 1
Angelman, Epilepsy, EoE, Gastroparesis 1
Sensory Processing Disorder 1
Dyspraxia 1
Tuberous Sclerosis Syndrome 1
Mental Illness 1
EDS, back, hip & stomach issues 1
Narcissist 1

13. What would you like to see offered that we are currently not offering?

I think WWVDN offers a wide variety of training, support groups, and activities.
Advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels
Get togethers or camps for younger kids 6 yr old range
Ski Bluewood
Autism information
Be more involving with Milton Freewater. I don't see much for them :(
Outreach events in rural areas across the county
Continue to expand SOAR
I hope you do add the challenger soccer
Legal representation law advocacy
Day program
You are offering a fantastic variety of activities.
More info on how to structure days for the person with a disability after aging out of school
Field trips to museums or water parks/Pool on Fridays moved to Saturdays
Day program for adults with disabilities to have meaningful social and recreational interaction outside the home. WWVDN and SOAR is fantastic, but a program dedicated to daily activities would be valuable.
I enjoy all of the SOAR events. Maybe for community service projects like BMAC or some other organization?
Socialization or Friendship skills groups for 3rd-5th graders.
mental health
A before school gathering for parents/caregivers of young children going to school might be helpful. An opportunity to network with other parents/caregivers to share their fears, concerns and previous years achievements.
Perhaps have P2P Coordinator talk briefly about IEPs. ie. All goals don't have to be academic; some may be about social, emotional or adaptive skills. Let them know they have a say about their child's IEP. This before school gathering would help young parents to make friendships and gather support from other parents who have children with disabilities!
It just seems everything is currently geared toward development disabilities
Campamento de verano para adultos. Actividade al aire libre competenuia de juegos (Summer camp for adults. Outdoor activities and games competition.)
Talbres/Entrenamientos (Workshops/Trainings)
Campamento le vereno p/adultos (Summer camp for adults)
Outdoor activities
Classes de zumba para mamas (Zumba classes for Moms)
Trustworthy people
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