SCLARC PERFORMANCE CONTRACT OUTCOMES, MEASURES AND ACTIONS PUBLIC INPUT SURVEY

2.What services do you think are most needed to reduce the number of individuals residing in the State’s Developmental Centers?

Additional enhanced behavioral support homes for adults and children

Additional crisis intervention facilities

Additional specialized day services for individuals with profound mental health challenges

Additional specialized day services focusing on opportunities for individuals to work and earn income while receiving close supervision

Additional mental health and counseling services

Other (please specify)

3.What services do you think are most needed to reduce the number of adults living in facilities with 7 or more beds?

Increase the number of residential facilities who serve 4 or less individuals

Increase the number of residential facilities who serve 4 or less individuals who are non-ambulatory

Increase the number of residential facilities who serve 4 or less individuals who have chronic, yet stable medical issues

Increase the number of intermediate care facilities (ICF/DD-N) for individuals with ongoing nursing needs

4.What services do you think are most needed to reduce the number of children living in facilities with 7 or more beds?

Increase the number of 4-bed intermediate care facilities to serve children with ongoing nursing needs

Increase the number of 4-bed residential facilities specifically available for DCFS placements

Increase in the number of enhanced behavioral support homes for minors

Development of a foster family agency for children

5.What services do you think are most needed to increase the number of individuals aged 16 and above who work to earn an income?

Collaborate with businesses to increase the number of competitive, integrated employment opportunities

Conduct outreach campaigns to promote the value, talent and skills that people with intellectual disabilities bring to the workforce

Highlight service providers who are successful with assisting individuals with obtaining integrated employment

Increase the number of individuals who participate in vocational training programs

6.What would you like SCLARC to focus on?

Supporting individuals who have transitioned out of the Developmental Centers into the community.

Developing services and support based on language preference.

Providing information about regional center services in your preferred language.

Providing information about living options, including related supports, with clients and families prior to adulthood.

Continuing to work with the Department of Rehabilitation and local collaborative groups to develop a task force for employment opportunities, business outreach, and microenterprises.

7.Please provide any additional comments on why you choose the goals in the question above.