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The Arc of Colorado wants to hear from YOU! 
Colorado Guardianship and/or Conservatorship Experiences Survey

The Arc of Colorado is collecting information about guardianship and/or conservatorship experiences in Colorado. Our target audience for this survey includes individuals with disabilities who are currently - or could be - subject to guardianship and/or conservatorship, and their families and supports. 

Please share this survey with friends and family that may have stories they'd like to share about their guardianship and/or conservatorship experience.

This survey will remain open until February 15, 2024. We hope to hear from you soon!

If you need assistance in filling out this form, please contact us at thearcofco@thearcofco.org or by calling 303.864.9794. We will be happy to help! 
1.Which description below best describes YOU?(Required.)
2.Has someone ever recommended a guardian and/or conservator for you or someone you care about?  If so, who? (check all that apply)(Required.)
3.Has someone ever recommended a less-restrictive alternative to guardianship and/or conservatorship - including, but not limited to, supported decision-making - for you or someone you care about?  If so, who? (check all that apply)(Required.)
4.If you or someone you care about is or has been subject to a guardianship and/or conservatorship, how would you rate your/their overall guardianship and/or conservatorship experience?(Required.)
5.If you or someone you care about is or has been subject to guardianship and/or conservatorship, are you/they treated with dignity and respect, honoring their will and preferences?(Required.)
6.Have you or someone you care about been subject to guardianship and/or conservatorship and experienced abuse, neglect, exploitation, fraud, overly protective and unreasonable restrictions, or had rights violated by the guardian and/or conservator?(Required.)
7.If you or someone you care about has a guardian and/or conservator, does the guardian and/or conservator involve you/the individual in decision-making OR practice supported decision-making?(Required.)
8.If you or someone you care about is currently subject to a guardianship and/or conservatorship, are there things that you/they are not allowed to do that you/they could do before the guardianship and/or conservatorship (ex: work, relationships, travel, attend church, etc.)?(Required.)
9.If you or someone you care about is subject - or may be - subject to a guardianship and/or conservatorship, is there anything you/they would like to change about it?(Required.)
10.Do you have a story or experience with guardianship and/or conservatorship that you'd like to share?(Required.)
11.Would you like to be added to The Arc of Colorado mailing list for upcoming events and activities?
12.County of Residence? Please select county of YOUR residence (the person completing this survey). Thank you!(Required.)
13.Full Name (optional) | NOTE: We kindly request your name for verification purposes only. We understand the sensitive nature of some guardian and/or conservator relationships and will NOT share your name or any personal contact information unless we receive explicit permission from you to do so. 
14.Email Address or Phone Number, if you don't use email (optional) | NOTE: We kindly request your contact information for verification purposes only. We understand the sensitive nature of some guardian and/or conservator relationships and will NOT share your name or any personal contact information unless we receive explicit permission from you to do so. 
15.County of Residence? Please select county of YOUR residence (the person completing this survey). Thank you!(Required.)