Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services requests community input for future planning

For Immediate Release: Monday, August 03, 2020

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is conducting a community survey about the needs of veterans, older adults and people with physical disabilities. The survey is available in multiple languages online and in hard copy upon request. It will remain open through August 31, 2020.

DAVS is especially interested in hearing from people who live in Washington County who are:

• Ages 55+, particularly: 
  • People of color
  • People whose primary language is not English 
  • Immigrants and refugees 
  • LGBTQ+ older adults
  • People who were homebound or isolated before the pandemic
  • Older adults with low income 
• Family caregivers and other unpaid caregivers 
• Veterans of all ages and their families 
• Adults with physical disabilities 

“Community input is vital to ensuring we focus our efforts and resources where they are needed the most,” said Rebecca Miller, program supervisor for DAVS and Washington County Area Agency on Aging director. “This survey will help us identify gaps, leverage resources and prioritize services as we develop our 2021-2025 strategic plan.”

DAVS will hold several virtual community engagement events in October through December to review the results and draft the plan in partnership with the public and key stakeholders. 

DAVS offers a wide array of community-based programs, including homebound meal delivery, caregiver support, in-home care, long-term care options counseling, information and referral, telephone reassurance, veteran services, benefits enrollment, legal services and much more. Most services are provided at no cost.

Community members who would like to take this survey by phone or in a language not currently offered, or who need any other accommodation or assistance should call DAVS at 503-846-3060.

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