Snohomish County Community Inclusion Survey

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1. How are you connected to the developmental disability community?You can choose more than one.

I have a developmental disability and I’m filling this out myself

I have a developmental disability and someone is helping me fill this out

I am a family member or caregiver

I work for an organization that helps people with developmental disabilities

I am a community member or ally

Other

2. What is your Zip code?

2a. What areas of Snohomish County do you primarily live in, work in, or visit?Choose all that fit.

North County (like Arlington, Marysville, Darrington)

Everett or Mukilteo

Edmonds, Lynnwood, or nearby

Lake Stevens, Snohomish, or Mill Creek

East County (like Monroe, Sultan, Gold Bar)

All over the county

Not sure

3. Age range of the person with a developmental disabilitySelect the age that best describes the person(s) whose experience you are reflecting. If you are a service provider and work across age groups, you can select more than one. Choose all that apply.

0–3 (Infant/Toddler)

3–5 (Preschool)

6–12 (Elementary)

13–17 (Teen)

18–22 (Young Adult/Transition)

22–35

36-50

51-64

65+

Prefer not to say

4. Race or Ethnicity:Choose all that apply

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian/Asian-American

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

Middle Eastern/North African

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

White

Other

Prefer not to say

5. What is your preferred language?

This helps us make future resources more accessible

6. Are there other identities or experiences that affect how you (or the person you support) feel included in your community?For example: being part of the LGBTQ+ community, speaking a different language, having another disability, etc.

7. Based on your perspective, how important are these places for helping people with developmental disabilities feel included?

7a. Are there other places that help people with developmental disabilities feel included?

8. Based on your perspective, how available or welcoming are these places for people with developmental disabilities right now?

8a. Would you like to share more about why you rated these spaces the way you did?

9. Can you share a time when you (or the person you support) felt welcome at a community place or event? Feel free to name more than one. For example: a festival, fair, library event, school activity, or cultural gathering

9a. What made that experience feel welcoming or inclusive? For example: friendly staff, clear communication, accessibility, sensory-friendly spaces, etc.

10. Based on your perspective, what makes it hard for people with developmental disabilities to feel included in your community?Choose all that apply

Events are too far away

Hard to get transportation

Costs too much

Don’t know what’s happening

Not enough variety- nothing fits interests

Buildings or restrooms are hard to use

I do not feel welcome

Not enough support to participate

11. What helps you—or the people you support or work with—feel safe, included, and able to participate in community life?

12. Do you know about Washington’s developmental disabilities program (used to be called DDA)?

Yes – I get services or help someone who does

I’ve heard of it but don’t use it

No – I haven’t heard of it

Not sure

12a Which DDA services do you (or the person you support) use or know about?

12b. If you are not using DDA services, why not?For example: not eligible, hard to apply, on a waitlist, not a good fit, unsure, etc.

13. How included do these make you feel?

14. Which of these are you (or the person you support) part of right now?Choose all that apply

Peer or social groups

Community events designed for people with disabilities (ex: sensory-friendly, ASL/interpreter available)

Faith based, cultural, or recreational events that intentionally welcome all abilities

Hobby related activities (ex: gaming, crochet, knitting, art, cooking)

Job coaching or work help

Community day programs or drop-ins

Caregiver support groups

14a. Please share the names of any programs or groups you participate in.For example: Special Olympics, Arc of Snohomish County, local parks, church, etc.

15. Are there places in the county where it's harder to find programs or help for people with developmental disabilities?

Yes – some areas have fewer options

No – it feels equal across areas

Not sure

15a. If yes, which areas is it harder to find programs or help for people with developmental disabilities?

16. What would make your neighborhood, city, or local spaces better for people with developmental disabilities to feel welcome and included?Choose all that apply

More inclusive parks and spaces

Free or low-cost community programs

Better transportation

More trained staff and helpers

Leadership chances for people with developmental disabilities

Events that welcome everyone

Help for families and caregivers

17. What is your community already doing well that we should keep or grow?

18. What’s one thing that would help people with developmental disabilities feel more welcome?

19. How did you hear about this survey?Your answer helps us understand how well our outreach is working and how we can improve. (Choose all that apply)

A community organization or provider

At a local event or community fair

Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Snohomish County website or newsletter

LISC Puget Sound

Peachjar (school flyer)

Direct mail or postcard

A friend, family member, or colleague

I'm not sure

20. Do you want to stay involved or get more information?Choose all that apply

I’m open to a follow-up conversation to share more about my experience

Send me a link to sign up for the County Developmental Disabilities newsletter

I want help getting connected to DDA resources

No, thank you

If yes, please share your name and email. We’ll only use this to follow up on the boxes you checked above.

Name