DWI Easy English Version
The Easy English version of the Disability Wellbeing Index (DWI) was prepared by VALID (Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability) to make the DWI accessible for people who prefer or need simplified language. Developed in consultation with people with disability, it uses clear words, short sentences, and consistent formatting in line with Easy English standards.
The Easy English version includes the same 14 wellbeing questions as the Standard versions. These questions cover the following important life areas (domains):
Relationships
Daily Life
Meaningful Life
Housing
Health
Learning
Respect & Dignity
Safety
Finances
Work
Each question has these response options:
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
A little bit of the time
Never
For the first three questions — about Relationships — a “Does not apply to me” option is also available. If this is selected, a follow-up question asks whether this affects the person’s wellbeing.
Example from the Respect & dignity domain (no follow-up question):
Are you happy with how people treat and talk to you?
☐ Most of the time
☐ Sometimes
☐ A little bit of the time
☐ Never
☐ Always
Example from the Relationships domain (with follow-up question):
Are you happy with the way you get along with your family?
☐ Always
☐ Most of the time
☐ Sometimes
☐ A little bit of the time
☐ Never
If “Does not apply to me” is selected, follow-up question:
Does this make you less happy with your wellbeing?
☐ Always
☐ Most of the time
☐ Sometimes
☐ A little bit of the time
☐ Never
