Convention Survey

2023 WCB Convention Survey

Thanks for attending the 2023 WCB Convention! Your feedback gives us valuable insight into what works, what can be improved, and ideas for making the 2024 convention even better. Please take a moment to complete this survey. Your answers can remain anonymous, but if you would like to be in the drawing for a $50 gift card, be sure to give your name and contact info.

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Convention Registration Type

Please indicate your registration type at the opening of the convention.

Registration Type(Required)

I registered to attend in person

I registered to attend in person with one or more meals

I registered to attend virtually or only for the business meeting

WCB Membership Status

Membership Type(Required)

I am a WCB member

I became a WCB member at the convention

I am not currently a WCB member

Convention Activity Level

Choose one convention participation level below.

Convention Activity Level(Required)

I participated in the main convention track

I participated in the Youth Track

I only participated in voting at the business meeting

Content Rating

Thinking about all the general sessions and breakout sessions you attended, how would you rate the overall content of this year's WCB convention?

Rating

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Okay

Poor

Sessions and Events Attended

Tell us which sessions you attended over the three days. Each day's events are listed: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check all that apply.

pre-convention Zoom events

(forum calls and fundraising auction)

Proposed Constitution & Bylaws Amendments (Oct. 8)

Proposed 2024 WCB Operations Budget (Oct. 1)

WCB Auction (Oct. 1)

Candidates Forum

Convention Attendees Q&A

I did not attend any Zoom events

Thursday events

(pre-convention sessions)

Welcome Lounge

Exhibit Hall

WCB Board meeting

Committee meeting (Resolutions or C&B)

Hospitality

Friday events

(opening, general, breakout sessions)

General attendee breakfast

First Timers breakfast

Presidents breakfast

Opening ceremonies

WCB, Putting our Best Foot Forward!: Abby Griffith, presenter

Exhibitor Showcase: Audio recordings

Art in a disabled World: Tacoma Glass Museum and John Halliday, presenters

WCB Awards Luncheon

DE&I and Technology: panel

Exploring underutilized resources for empowerment and enjoyment: panel

Essential Oils and Guide Dogs: Hayley Agers, presenter

Cruising and Traveling: panel

Cracking open the past - exploring our organization history: Denise Colley, presenter

Technology 2-in-1 Spectrum Communications and Blind Shell Phone: Petr Kucheryavyy and Michael Babcock, presenters

Acupuncture without the needles: Julie Harlow and Laura Auckland, presenters

Youth Track (led by DSB and WCB Families committee)

One on One training with Al Yardley

Exhibit Hall

WCB Life Members reception

Hospitality with live music

Saturday events

(job panel, agency reports, business meeting, banquet)

General attendee breakfast

“WCB is in your future” breakfast

We are ACB: Kenneth Semien Sr., presenter

Lighthouse for the Blind Low Vision Clinic: Dr. Anna Shagas, O.D., presenter

The Journey to the Job: panel

State of the State: agency panel

General attendee lunch

Guide Dog Users of Washington State lunch

Youth Track (parent sessions)

Youth Track (student sessions)

WCB annual business meeting

WCB banquet

Showcase of Talent

Hospitality/Karaoke

Favorite Sessions

What were your top 5 favorite sessions? Please choose only five.

Favorite Sessions

Opening ceremonies

WCB, Putting our Best Foot Forward!: Abby Griffith, presenter

Exhibitor Showcase: Audio recordings

Art in a disabled World: Tacoma Glass Museum and John Halliday, presenters

DE&I and Technology: panel

Exploring underutilized resources for empowerment and enjoyment: panel

Essential Oils and Guide Dogs: Hayley Agers, presenter

Cruising and Traveling: panel

Cracking Open the Past - exploring our organization history: Denise Colley, presenter

Technology 2-in-1 Spectrum Communications and Blind Shell Phone: Petr Kucheryavyy and Michael Babcock, presenters

Acupuncture without the needles: Julie Harlow and Laura Auckland, presenters

Friday Hospitality with live music

We are ACB: Kenneth Semien Sr., presenter

Lighthouse for the Blind Low Vision Clinic: Dr. Anna Shagas, O.D., presenter

The Journey to the Job: panel

State of the State: agency panel

Youth Track (parent sessions)

Youth Track (student sessions)

WCB annual business meeting

One on One training with Al Yardley

Exhibit Hall

WCB Life Members reception

WCB banquet

Showcase of Talent

Karaoke

Guide Dog Users of Washington State lunch

Welcome Lounge

WCB Board meeting

Resolutions committee meeting

Constitution and Bylaws committee meeting

First Timers breakfast

Chapter Presidents breakfast

WCB Awards Luncheon

“WCB is in your future” breakfast

In Person Attendees

Let us know about your convention experience.

Were you able to attend the convention in person?

Yes, I attended in person

No, I was not able to attend the convention

Why weren't you able to attend the convention?

Time Conflict

I forgot

Other

How would you rate your meals, especially if you had a dietary requirement?

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Neutral

Fair

Poor

No meals included in registration

Did you stay overnight in the hotel?

Yes

DoubleTree hotel

Please share your experience with your room and/or the hotel staff, whether it’s praise or a complaint.

Reason

I prefer to sleep in my own bed

I couldn’t find a roommate to share expenses

too expensive

Other

Did you participate in any of the hospitality events?

(Thursday's welcome lounge, nightly hospitality)

Yes

Would you be willing to share why not?

Did you attend the Showcase of Talent?

Yes

No, I went to Hospitality

No, I had other plans

When do you prefer to have the Showcase of Talent?

Saturday after the banquet

Friday night before hospitality

Did you visit the Exhibit Hall?

Yes

Which type of exhibitor most interests you?

Technology

Services

Products for Sale

Other

Was there a reason you didn't visit the Exhibit Hall?

not enough time

no guides available so navigation was too difficult

no vendors of interest to me

Other

During the convention, did you ask for assistance from a volunteer?

Yes

When did you need assistance?

Please check all that applied.

Hotel check-in/finding my room

Navigating to a general session

Navigating to a breakout session

Navigating to a meal

Finding the hospitality room

Hotel check-out

Finding transportation

Did you get the necessary assistance you needed from a volunteer?

Yes

Was there a reason you didn't receive assistance?

no volunteer available

Other

Virtual Attendees

Help us make the virtual component better! We need your input!

How did you take in the convention?

Zoom

ACB Media

Both

Neither

How did you access the convention?

Computer

Zoom app on smartphone or tablet

calling in from a landline or phone with keypad

Why not?

time conflict

I forgot

I was uncomfortable using Zoom

I had trouble accessing the information

Other

If pre-convention Zoom training had been offered, would you have participated?

Yes

it wouldn’t have made a difference

Did you participate in the voting process?

Yes, without any issues

Yes, I did it with some difficulty

No, I wasn’t sure what to do

Additional Comments

If you selected Other as the response to any question or you wish to provide any additional comments about the convention, please specify them in the space below.

Additional Comments

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