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Council on Disabilities Survey

Hello! Council Member Meghan Keegan is looking to collect feedback on a proposed Albany Commission on Disabilities, and is looking for your input. The Commission would provide representation, advocacy, and support for people living with disabilities in the City of Albany.
The following survey contains ten questions and the answers you provide will help make the City of Albany a more inclusive place for people living with disabilities. Your response will help determine who should serve on this proposed Commission, what type of work the Commission should handle, and how the City can best support individuals living with disabilities.
Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. Your input will prove invaluable in making the City of Albany a better place.
1.What describes you the best?
2.Please rank the following issues facing individuals with disabilities that can be addressed by City government from most important to least important to you:
Most Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Less Important
Least Important
Inclusive access to recreation activities and playgrounds
Mobility barriers to City infrastructure such as public buildings, sidewalks, etc
Access to housing including affordability, ADA compliance, and discriminatory leasing practices
3.Based question #2, please select the issue that most affects you and elaborate on your concerns.
4.Are there any issues facing individuals with disabilities in the City of Albany that were not covered in question #2?
5.Please rank the duties that a hypothetical Albany Commission on Disabilities could perform from most important to least important:
Most Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Less Important
Least Important
Provide feedback to City Departments on infrastructure planning and City projects with a goal to reduce barriers and improve inclusivity
Provide feedback to City Departments on employee training and support needs to improve access and reduce barriers to City services
Work with City Departments and City Administration to oversee and update our ADA transition plan and assess our progress towards becoming fully ADA compliant
Engage with the Albany community and seek feedback from the community on disability issues, participate in community programs, and provide information and resources for people living with disabilities
Advocate for further legislation to help people living with disabilities
6.When selecting Commission members, how should we prioritize representation to ensure all voices are heard and respected? Please rank the following from most important to least important:
Most Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Less Important
Least Important
Individuals living with disabilities
Family members of individuals living with disabilities
Service providers
Advocates and/or policy makers with expertise in disability services
City department heads who make infrastructure and internal policy decisions
7.Is there someone we did not think of in question #6 who should be represented on the Albany Commission on Disabilities?
8.I have the most experience living with or supporting individuals with:
9.How much do you agree with this statement: “The City of Albany is inclusive, accessible, and easy to navigate" for individuals living with disabilities?
Totally Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Disagree
10.Please check all that apply:
11.If you are interested in participating in a listening session regarding the creation of the Albany Council on Disabilities please provide your name and contact info below: