Microboards Ontario

Information Gathering from those who have a Microboard, Aroha or
Self-Directed Support Organization

Microboards Ontario provides leadership in the development of Microboards through education, advocacy and support to people and communities across Ontario. Our vision is that any person within Ontario who wants a Microboard is supported to have one.

Currently, we are interested in finding out as much as we can about the experience of people with disabilities, their families and/or loved ones who have already established their own supportive not-for profit organization. This type of organization may be referred to as a Microboard, Aroha or Self-Directed Support Organization.

If you know someone in Ontario who has already created a Microboard, Aroha or Self-Directed Support Organization please pass this survey along by sending the link.

Note: This survey is completely anonymous. The data that we collect will inform our understanding and therefore Microboards Ontario’s strategic direction over the next few years.

If you are interested in having contact with Microboards Ontario for information and /or if you would like to share your story and insights with MBO, please contact us by emailing our Provincial Consultant, Judith McGill at jlmcgill11@gmail.com. Visit our website @ www.microboardsontario.com.

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* 1. When was your organization registered? w 0

0-3 years ago

4-6 years ago

7-10 years ago

11 or more years ago

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* 2. How many people are registered as Directors? w 0

1-4 Directors

5-7 Directors

8-9 Directors

10 or more

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* 3. How often does the organization meet? w 0

One meeting per year

2 to 3 meetings per year

4 to 8 meetings per year

More than 8 meetings per year

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* 4. Does the organization manage funds or other assets on behalf of the person? w 0

Yes

If so, what assets does it manage?

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* 5. Does the Organization have the support of an Independent Facilitator or someone not a member of the Microboard, that assists with facilitating the meetings and supporting the person to take action and develop adult roles in the community? w 0

We currently have support from someone that is not a member of the Microboard in this role

We currently have the support of an Independent Facilitator in this role

We do not have outside assistance with facilitating the meetings and supporting the person to take action and develop adult roles in the community

Comment/s

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* 6. Which region of the province was the organization set up? w 0

Northern Region

Southwestern Region

Eastern Region

Central Region

Toronto Region including GTA

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* 7. Over time, what has been the organizations’ most significant contribution to the life of the person? w 0

Offering the person dedicated, reciprocal relationships and mutual support

Administering funding and acting as the employer or contractor of Community Support Workers

Helping to secure and expand the person’s adult roles in the community

Offering the person continuity and support for decision making

Supporting the person through difficult transitions

Supporting the person to pursue an everyday, ordinary life in the community

Expanding the person's relationships and connections in the community

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is the current age of the person for whom the organization was created? w 0

16 to 24 years of age

25 to 35 years of age

36 to 50 years of age

51 and over

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* 9. What has been most challenging about setting up and sustaining the organization? w 0

Finding the right people to be Directors

Finding and keeping someone to support the organization to facilitate the meetings and support the person to take action and develop adult roles in the community

Keeping Directors engaged and clear about their roles over time

Hiring, coordinating, supervising and retaining Community Support Workers

Administering funding and managing assets

Discerning the right course of action and supporting the person with decision making

Keeping Members engaged who are not Directors

Other (Please Explain)

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* 10. Did the person have a formal support circle or network that met prior to establishing the organization? w 0

Yes they did

No they did not

If yes, please comment on whether or not it helped to have one previously and why

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* 11. Is the person for whom the organization was formed, a Director? w 0

Yes

If not, was this choice made by the
person?

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* 12. Is the organization incorporated under the laws of Ontario or Canada? w 0

Incorporated under Ontario laws

Incorporated under Canadian laws

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* 13. Please indicate your role with the organization: w 0

I am the person the organization was set up for

I am both a Director and the person the organization was set up for

I am one of the Directors of the organization

I am a parent of the person for whom the organization was set up for

I am both a Director and a parent of the person for whom the organization was set up for

I am a sibling or relative of the person for whom for whom the organization was set up for

I am both a Director and a sibling or relative of the person for whom the organization was set up for

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* 14. Please provide your contact information if you are interested in staying in touch with Microboards Ontario. All information in this survey is strictly anonymous and confidential. w 0

Name

City/Town

Email Address

Phone Number

Microboards Ontario

Information Gathering from those who have a Microboard, Aroha orSelf-Directed Support Organization

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* 1. When was your organization registered? w 0

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* 2. How many people are registered as Directors? w 0

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* 3. How often does the organization meet? w 0

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* 4. Does the organization manage funds or other assets on behalf of the person? w 0

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* 5. Does the Organization have the support of an Independent Facilitator or someone not a member of the Microboard, that assists with facilitating the meetings and supporting the person to take action and develop adult roles in the community? w 0

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* 6. Which region of the province was the organization set up? w 0

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* 7. Over time, what has been the organizations’ most significant contribution to the life of the person? w 0

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* 8. What is the current age of the person for whom the organization was created? w 0

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* 9. What has been most challenging about setting up and sustaining the organization? w 0

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* 10. Did the person have a formal support circle or network that met prior to establishing the organization? w 0

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* 11. Is the person for whom the organization was formed, a Director? w 0

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* 12. Is the organization incorporated under the laws of Ontario or Canada? w 0

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* 13. Please indicate your role with the organization: w 0

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* 14. Please provide your contact information if you are interested in staying in touch with Microboards Ontario. All information in this survey is strictly anonymous and confidential. w 0

Information Gathering from those who have a Microboard, Aroha or
Self-Directed Support Organization