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AAPI Needs Assessment Survey
AAPI Needs Assessment Survey
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this needs assessment survey. Your input will help identify areas of need and guide future efforts to better support the AAPI population in our community.
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1.
Age Range
(Required.)
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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2.
Ethnicity
(Required.)
East Asian: Chinese
East Asian: Japanese
East Asian: Taiwanese
East Asian: Korean
South Asian: Indian
South Asian: Pakistani
South Asian: Bangladeshi
South Asian: Nepalese
South Asian: Sri Lankan
Southeast Asian: Vietnamese
Southeast Asian: Filipino
Southeast Asian: Thai
Southeast Asian: Cambodian
Southeast Asian: Laotian
Southeast Asian: Hmong
Southeast Asian: Burmese
Southeast Asian: Indonesian
Southeast Asian: Malaysian
Pacific Islander: Hawaiian
Pacific Islander: Samoan
Pacific Islander: Tongan
Pacific Islander: Fijian
Other (please specify)
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3.
How connected do you feel to the AAPI community in Michigan?
(Required.)
Very Connected
Somewhat Connected
Neutral
Not Very Connected
Not Connected at All
4.
What are the main ways you prefer to engage with the AAPI community?
(Select all that apply)
Social events, cultural celebrations, and gatherings
Volunteer opportunities
Online forums or social media groups
Other (please specify)
5.
How satisfied are you with the
educational and employment opportunities available
to the AAPI community in Michigan?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
6.
Which state-provided resources or services do you believe are
most crucial for addressing the needs of the AAPI population
in our community?
Please select all that apply:
Education and job training programs
Food assistance programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC)
Affordable housing initiatives
Healthcare access and insurance assistance
Culturally sensitive senior living facilities and services
Emergency shelters and housing assistance
Culturally sensitive law enforcement training and services
Other (please specify)
7.
Are there any particular
financial services that you feel are essential but currently lacking
for the AAPI community?
Accessible and culturally competent financial counseling services.
Microloan programs targeting AAPI-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
Assistance programs for navigating the process of obtaining small business loans or grants.
Investment and retirement planning services addressing the specific needs and preferences of the AAPI community.
Accessible and culturally sensitive tax preparation services.
Programs promoting homeownership and wealth-building opportunities within the AAPI community.
Initiatives to combat financial exploitation and scams targeting the AAPI elderly population.
8.
What
immigration services or support
do you believe are needed to better assist the AAPI community with their immigration needs?
Language-specific immigration assistance and interpretation services.
Affordable legal representation for immigration proceedings and paperwork.
Accessible and culturally competent immigration counseling and guidance.
Assistance programs for navigating the naturalization process and citizenship applications.
Support services for refugees and asylum seekers within the AAPI community.
Outreach programs providing education on immigration rights and resources.
Advocacy for immigration policy reform addressing the needs of the AAPI population.
Access to information on visa options, sponsorship opportunities, and family reunification processes.
Protection against immigration fraud and scams targeting the AAPI community.
Collaborations with community organizations and cultural centers to provide holistic support for immigrant families.
9.
If you think there is a need for more
youth services tailored to the AAPI population
in our community, please select what you'd like to see.
Mentoring programs connecting AAPI youth with successful professionals from similar cultural backgrounds.
Educational programs focusing on AAPI history, culture, and identity.
Leadership development programs empowering AAPI youth to become community advocates.
Career exploration workshops highlighting diverse opportunities and pathways.
Mental health support groups addressing unique cultural stressors and challenges.
Recreational activities promoting physical health and social engagement.
College preparation and scholarship assistance programs specifically for AAPI students.
Arts and cultural enrichment programs celebrating AAPI heritage through music, art, and dance.
Civic engagement initiatives encouraging AAPI youth to participate in community activism and advocacy.
10.
When it comes to
senior living facilities
and services provided by the state, what culturally sensitive resources or programs do you think would be most beneficial for the AAPI senior population?
Language-specific staff or interpreters to assist with communication.
Culturally appropriate meals and dietary options.
Traditional cultural activities and celebrations.
Multilingual informational materials and signage.
Culturally tailored healthcare services and practitioners.
Respect for cultural customs and traditions in daily routines and care practices.
Access to religious or spiritual support services.
Culturally sensitive recreational and social activities.
Intergenerational programs connecting AAPI seniors with youth from similar cultural backgrounds.
Education and outreach programs addressing specific health concerns prevalent in the AAPI community.