Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

09/22/2025

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09/19/2025

Thank you to Vicki Puller, Superintendent of Special Exhibits at Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days for reaching out to us, welcoming artists with disabilities, and proudly displaying their work at the 2025 Fair!
https://www.wwvdn.org/blog-posts-from-wwvdn/soar-art-exhibit.html

09/16/2025

Check out the new Informing Families website!

We’re excited to share that the new Informing Families website is live!

Built on the legacy of our original site, the refresh makes it easier for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and professionals to find clear, trustworthy information and support.

For many years, the original site served as a trusted hub — shaped by input from people with IDD, family members, and partners across Washington. That foundation helped Informing Families become what it is today. As technology and user needs evolved, we rebuilt the site to improve accessibility and streamline navigation so you can get to the resources you need faster.

We’re still moving content from the original site to the new one. If you can’t find something or have questions, please email InformingFamilies@ddc.wa.gov and we’ll help you locate it.

Informing Families is a project of the Washington State DD Council.

Explore the refreshed site: https://www.informingfamilies.org/

Read the bulletin: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOC/bulletins/3f2c0c2

09/11/2025

Even though snow is probably the last thing on your mind, don't forget to submit your application for the Berm Reduction Program before October 1, 2025.

❄️ Snow Berm Reduction Program applications are available through Oct. 1
The program's goal is to reduce snow berms across driveways of qualified people with disabilities in the City of Walla Walla who have physical challenges that make it difficult for them to clear the berm for access to and from their residence.

To qualify/request this service, a resident must:
✅ Complete the City’s standard Persons with Disabilities Berm Reduction Request Form
✅ Provide a copy of their temporary or permanent State of Washington Department of Licensing, Individual with Disabilities Parking Privilege card
✅ Provide proof that the person lives at the property where the service is requested

To apply online or download the form, please visit: wallawallawa.gov/snow-berms

09/10/2025

Youth league is for children ages 5-17 with intellectual or developmental disabilities and Adult league is for adults 18 and older. Mark your calendar to start October 10, sign up now, and get ready to play! https://www.wwvdn.org/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event/2025/10/10/challenger-basketball-youth-5-6-pm-adult-6-7-pm-/537261

09/04/2025

Enjoy highlights from WWVDN's 2025 Summer Camp last month.
https://www.wwvdn.org/blog-posts-from-wwvdn/wwvdn-2025-summer-camp.html

08/22/2025

Phone Home... and Head to the Park!

Grab your red hoodie, hop on your bike or spaceship, and join us at College Place Lions Park for a magical night under the stars as we screen the iconic classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial!

Free Popcorn or Kettle corn to the first 100 attendees! Movie starts at sunset!

08/21/2025

WWVDN is excited to share that we have received funding from the Wildhorse Foundation for a 12-part social skills class series for elementary students with Autism, with a companion class for their parents and caregivers. These classes will focus on early intervention skills such as following directions, participating, imitating, expressing needs and wants, thinking socially, solving problems, and more. Families from all area school districts are invited to attend. Each student class is limited to 12 participants, and each student must be accompanied by at least one parent or caregiver in the companion class. To register, visit https://www.wwvdn.org/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event/2025/10/02/building-social-skills-for-kids-with-autism-student-caregiver-classes-/532508

08/19/2025

School starts before you know it! Join us Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 pm at the Walla Walla Public Schools District Office. Share about yourself and your student and get to know the decision-makers in the Walla Walla and College Place School Districts.

08/19/2025

An opportunity to share your lived experience and influence the future of Medicaid services in Washington.

Shape future Medicaid services, join the Apple Health Advisory Council! Washington Department of Social and Health Services – Home and Community Living Administration sent this bulletin at 08/15/2025 12:59 PM PDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. August 15, 2025 We want to ...

08/14/2025

Rascal Rodeo is in town at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 31, 11:00 to noon! Register to attend and then enjoy the rest of the day at the fair! Go to: https://rascalrodeo.org/registration/ and register today!

08/13/2025

Friday, August 15 is the deadline to give us your input on what you think WWVDN should focus on in the coming year. If you haven't already taken our survey (14 questions, less than 5 minutes), please do so!
For English: https://forms.gle/LRMGSrg5FHSV6Yvo8
En español: https://forms.gle/yNV6PQvFbak2H2B19
Thank you!