The Washington State DDC: Barriers and Challenges Survey

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is gathering feedback to better understand the barriers and challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Washington State.

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is gathering feedback to better understand the barriers and challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Washington State. This input will directly influence our The Council’s 5 Year State Plan, which guides our work.

We need your help to ensure voices from all communities are heard, especially those in underserved or underrepresented areas. Here’s how you can support this effort:

• Take the survey – Share your own insights and experiences by completing the survey.
• Share the survey – Help spread the word by sharing our posts on Facebook and LinkedIn with your networks.
• Distribute the flyer – Share the PDF flyer in your newsletters, social media pages, or community meetings, available here: 5 Year State Plan Survey (PDF flyer).
• Direct people to our website – More information is available at DDC 5 Year State Plan Survey | WADDC.

The survey closes on July 21, 2025, and is available in multiple languages to ensure accessibility for diverse
communities. We encourage you to share it widely, so all voices can contribute to shaping the future of IDD services and advocacy in Washington State.