Community Needs Assessment Program
To identify the unmet social, emotional, and material needs of individuals with disabilities, their families, siblings, caregivers, and other vulnerable populations. The findings will guide The Sibling Foundation’s programs, advocacy efforts, and policy recommendations.
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Objectives
- Identify statewide service gaps.Understand barriers to accessing resources.
- Measure changes in community needs over time.Publish annual or biennial reports.
- Inform nonprofits, government agencies, and policymakers.
Essential Resources Assistance Program
To improve safety, independence, health, and quality of life by providing essential equipment, adaptive products, and basic necessities that individuals and families cannot otherwise afford or obtain.
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Objectives
- Increase access to essential medical, safety, and adaptive equipment.
- Reduce financial hardship by providing critical resources at no cost or reduced cost.
- Improve health, safety, independence, and daily living for program participants.
- Address unmet material needs identified through community assessments and referrals.
- Connect individuals and families with additional community resources and support services.
- Promote equitable access to essential products regardless of income, disability, or geographic location.
- Develop partnerships with manufacturers, retailers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to expand resource availability.
- Reduce preventable injuries, health complications, and caregiver burden by providing appropriate safety and accessibility equipment.
Advocacy & Resource Connection Program
To help individuals with disabilities, their families, and other vulnerable populations navigate complex needs by providing personal advocacy, identifying appropriate resources, and connecting individuals with qualified organizations, professionals, and support services.
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Objectives
- Assess individual and family needs and identify appropriate resources and services.
- Help individuals navigate complex systems, applications, referrals, and service barriers.
- Research and provide information on relevant healthcare, disability, educational, employment, housing, benefits, and community resources.
- Contact organizations and service providers on behalf of individuals when appropriate to help identify available assistance.
- Connect individuals with qualified professionals, organizations, advocates, and community-based services.
- Help individuals identify appropriate legal and legal advocacy resources for matters requiring professional assistance.
- Provide follow-up support to help individuals navigate referrals and identify additional resources when needed.
- Advocate for individuals and families by helping communicate their needs and connect them with appropriate support.
