1. P2P - Dads

We have passed the three year mark for The Dad’s Place at Parent to Parent of NYS and I want to make sure we are meeting the needs of the group and that your opinions are heard. The Dad’s Place at Parent to Parent of NYS was set up for the fathers of children with a disability as a place for dad’s to find support and connecting. As we go forward I am wondering where our direction should be focused. Please help in improving our group by answering the questions below and providing comments. We appreciate your input.

Jim Swart, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, jmswart1@verizon.net 518-381-4350

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* 1. What county do you live in?

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* 2. Person filling out this survey. Please Check One.

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* 3. What is your child's/relative's diagnosis?

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* 4. Does the person you care for with disabilities live at home?

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* 5. If no to the above question, do they live in:

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* 6. What is the age of your child/adult with disabilities?

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* 7. Would attending a group meeting with other fathers be a help to you?

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* 8. If you answered yes to the above questions, how frequently would you like to meet?

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* 9. In the Capital region, we currently schedule the meetings one Monday a month at the Parent to Parent of NYS office at OD Heck in Schenectady. Do you feel a change in meeting place is necessary? (ex: restaurant, coffee shop, pub, etc.)

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* 10. Would you attend presentations on the following topics? (Check all that apply)

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* 11. Would a webinar or other distance learning mechanism be of interest for the above topics?

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* 12. Last year we had a night out at a Tri-City Valley Cats game. Are you interested in similar outings for dads/children/families to connect with other dads/families?

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* 13. Do you have suggestions for other activities similar to the one listed above that you would participate in if they were organized?

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* 14. Is (would) receiving information via email specific to dads of children with disabilities (be) helpful?

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* 15. If you would like to be part of a Parent to Parent fathers' network announcements e-group please provide your email address below.

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* 16. Would it be helpful to have an interactive e-group, monitored by a male, solely for dads and other males, which would enable you to reach out to other dads and other males to pose questions and comments?

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* 17. Please identify and give examples of what you perceive to be unique differences that dads face related to being a parent of a person with disabilities.

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* 18. Do you have ideas on how Parent to Parent of NYS can further assist dads? If so, please offer suggestions:

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