Self-Advocate Version - JFK Partners Community Needs Assessment: 2025-26 Survey

In 2026, JFK Partners will apply for federal funds to support our work with people who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, including autism. These funds help us train people who work with Coloradans with disabilities and their families. They also support disability research, community education, and working together with local partners. Your input will help us shape our five-year plan for serving Colorado’s disability community.

In this survey, we use the shorter term “I/DD” to talk about Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and autism. If you need this survey in a different format, you can ask for one by emailing Dina.Johnson@cuanschutz.edu.

Confidentiality: Taking this survey is your choice. We will not share your personal information with anyone. Your answers will only be used for the reasons explained here.

1.I am a person with an intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). (Choose one answer.)(Required.)

True

False

2.What are the most important needs of people with disabilities and their families in Colorado? (You may list up to 4 needs, but only one entry per box please.)

Need 1:

Need 2:

Need 3:

Need 4:

3.JFK Partners teaches people about important I/DD topics. We also do research, educate the community, and partner with community programs on these issues. In a few words, how could JFK Partners help with the needs you listed in Questions 2? (If you can, please give an idea for each need you listed.)

Ideas for Need 1:

Ideas for Need 2:

Ideas for Need 3:

Ideas for Need 4:

4.How could JFK Partners do a better job helping people with disabilities and their families?

5.What do you want JFK Partners and people in Colorado to know about people with disabilities?

Thank you so much for sharing your opinions with us!