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Lanterman Regional Center: Community Needs Assessment

About AbilityFirst

AbilityFirst has adapted to the needs of families and participants for almost 100 years…we want to continue to adapt and need your help. Please help us identify and prioritize your needs and the needs of your community by completing the survey below.

We understand that navigating the systems of support for our children/loved ones can be challenging. We recognize that reflecting on your and your child/loved one's journey may bring up a set of emotions. Please take care of yourself as you respond and know that you may skip any questions or exit the survey at any time

All comments are anonymous. We will aggregate responses to help inform our discussions. There are no right or wrong answers. We would like to hear your candid and thoughtful feedback. 

We appreciate your time and perspective and thank you for helping to shape more responsive and supportive services.
1. How would you describe your current relationship with AbilityFirst?
In what program area(s) do you work? (check all that apply)
At what location(s) do you work? (check all that apply)
Which issues do you find to be the MOST critical for your participants? (chose up to 5)
What programs or services has your child/loved one participated in?
What programs or services have you participated in?
Where do you live in Southern California?
Have you used any support groups or networks for parents/caregivers? If yes, which ones or where?
If yes, how helpful have these support groups or networks been? Please explain. 
Would you be interested in support services for caregivers? If yes, please describe what would b helpful.
Which Regional Center are you currently receiving services from?
Which of the following resources do you currently utilize?
How well would you say you understand healthcare coverage, regional centers and other systems associated with your child/loved one's diagnosis?
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Was it hard to find AbilityFirst's services? Please explain. 
What barriers have been the biggest in accessing services?   Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.
As it relates to I/DD or caregiving for someone with I/DD, do you need or take part in the following?
Have you or your child/loved one ever received ABA therapy?   
If AbilityFirst were to offer ABA therapy, would you or your family be interested in accessing these services for your  child/loved one through our programs?
Would you utilize dental health services for you or your child/loved one if they were offered through AbilityFirst?
What features would make dental services more accessible for you or your child/loved one?
Are you or your child/loved one currently receiving occupational therapy from a provider outside of AbilityFirst?
If AbilityFirst were to offer occupational therapy, would you or your family be interested in accessing these services for you or your child/loved one through our programs?
Are you or your child/loved one currently receiving physical therapy from a provider outside of AbilityFirst?
If AbilityFirst were to offer physical therapy, would you or your family be interested in accessing these services for you or your  child/loved one through our programs?
Are you or your child/loved one currently receiving speech therapy from a provider outside of AbilityFirst?
If AbilityFirst were to offer speech therapy, would you or your family be interested in accessing these services for you or your child/loved one through our programs?
If AbilityFirst were to offer mental health services, would you or your family be interested in accessing these services for your child/loved one through our programs?

What types of therapy goals or skill areas are most important to your child/loved one right now and/or do you feel would benefit your child/loved one?
Would you or your child/loved one be interested in social opportunties weekends and summers?
Did you receive all the care you and/or your child/loved one needed from AbilityFirst? Please explain. 
Would you refer a friend to AbilityFirst's services? Please explain. 
Do the AbilityFirst program hours align with what you need? Please explain. 
Where have you received AbilityFirst services? (Check all that apply)
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