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European Network on Independent Living External Evaluation Survey

We invite you to participate in this survey as part of the External Evaluation of the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) Work Programme for 2022-2025. Your perspective is vital for assessing the effectiveness, relevance, and impact of ENIL's activities.

Your feedback will specifically help to:

- Measure the extent to which ENIL has achieved the objectives set out in its work programme.
- Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of ENIL’s approach and activities.
- Identify key areas for strategic improvement and organisational strengthening.
- Inform the development of ENIL’s future strategy and work planning beyond 2025, ensuring continued relevance and impact in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

We are seeking input from key stakeholders who have engaged with ENIL's work between 2022 and 2025, including:

- ENIL members (individual and organisational)
- Partner organisations and allies
- Representatives from European and national institutions
- Disabled people's organisations (DPOs) and Independent Living activists
- Other relevant external partners.

The survey should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of this evaluation. We appreciate you taking the time to contribute to this crucial process, helping to ensure ENIL continues to effectively promote choice, control, and participation for all disabled people.

Thank you for your valuable contribution.
1.What best describes your membership in ENIL? (Select all that apply)
2.In case you choose 'Not a member of ENIL', please specify (are you a disabled person, a representative of another NGO, a professional....)
3.What country are you based in?
4.How long have you/your organisation been an ENIL member?
5.How frequently do you engage with ENIL's activities (e.g., attending events, participating in campaigns, reading newsletters)?
Effectiveness (Achieving Mission and Goals)

Effectiveness is measured by the extent to which ENIL achieves its core mission and meets member needs.
6.Please rate your agreement with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree, 0 = Not Applicable):
1 (Very Ineffective)
2 (Ineffective)
3 (Neutral)
4 (Effective)
5 (Very Effective)
ENIL’s mission and advocacy priorities are clear.
ENIL effectively advocates for Independent Living (IL) values at the European level.
ENIL successfully provides a platform for peer support and networking among disabled people and organisations.
ENIL’s materials (e.g., policy papers, toolkits) are relevant to my/my organisation's work on IL.
ENIL’s activities adequately address the challenges of deinstitutionalisation in my country/region.
7.How would you rate ENIL’s overall effectiveness in empowering disabled people in Europe?
8.In your opinion, what is the single most effective activity ENIL undertakes?
Efficiency (Communication and Operations)
Efficiency is measured by the clarity and ease of access to the organisation's resources and operations.
9.Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects (1 = Very Dissatisfied to 5 = Very Satisfied, 0 = Not Applicable)
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5
The clarity and timeliness of ENIL’s communication (e.g., newsletters, alerts).
The ease of accessing ENIL’s resources and publications online (e.g., website, reports).
The opportunities for members to provide input and feedback on ENIL’s strategic direction
The support ENIL provides to organisations/individuals in need of information/guidance/materials
10.How could ENIL improve the way it communicates with you or your organisation?
11.Do you feel the organisation is run efficiently, given its resources and scope? (Yes/No/Unsure)
Impact (Results and Influence)
Impact is measured by the noticeable change or influence resulting from ENIL’s work on the ground.
12.Please rate the extent to which ENIL has contributed to the following in your country/region (1 = Not at all to 5 = Significantly, 0 = Not Applicable/Not Aware)
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Increased political attention to Article 19 (Independent Living) of the CRPD.
Increased capacity or knowledge of your organisation to advocate for IL.
Improved access to or quality of Personal Assistance services.
Greater inclusion of disabled people in policy-making processes ("Nothing About Us Without Us").
13.Can you provide a specific example of how ENIL's work (e.g., a campaign, project, or publication) has had a positive impact on your IL efforts or the lives of disabled people in your area? (Open-ended - Please be specific)
14.Overall, how likely are you to recommend ENIL membership to other Independent Living activists or organisations? (0 = not at all likely; 5 = Extremely Likely)
Future Priorities (Strategic Planning)
15.What is the most critical issue related to Independent Living that ENIL should prioritize over the next three years?
16.Do you have any other comments or suggestions for ENIL?
Thank you for your participation.