Microboards and Aroha in 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.

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.

This survey is completely anonymous. The data that we collect will inform our understanding and therefore Microboards Ontario’s work in the coming years.

If you are interested in connecting with us, send us an email at info@microboardsontario.com. You can also visit our website @ www.microboardsontario.com.

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* 1. When was your organization registered?

0-3 years ago

4-6 years ago

7-10 years ago

11+ years ago

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* 2. Does the organization manage funds or other assets on behalf of the person?

Yes

If you answered yes, which assets does it manage?

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* 3. What is the current age of the person for whom the organization was created?

16 - 24 yrs

25 - 35 yrs

36 - 50 yrs

50+ years

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* 4. In which region of Ontario was your organization created?

North

Southwest

Central

East

Toronto (including GTA)

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

Yes

If you answered yes, please tell us if that helped make incorporating easier..

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* 6. Is the person for whom the organization was formed, a Director?

Yes

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* 7. Does your 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?

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

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Over time, what has been the organization’s most significant contribution to the life of the person?

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

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 who are not Directors engaged.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please tell us your role in the organization

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

Microboards and Aroha in Ontario

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

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* 1. When was your organization registered?

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* 2. Does the organization manage funds or other assets on behalf of the person?

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* 3. What is the current age of the person for whom the organization was created?

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* 4. In which region of Ontario was your organization created?

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

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* 6. Is the person for whom the organization was formed, a Director?

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* 7. Does your 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?

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* 8. Over time, what has been the organization’s most significant contribution to the life of the person?

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

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* 10. Please tell us your role in the organization

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