Family Needs Assessment Family Needs Assessment Please respond to these questions from the perspective of your family affected by multiple disabilities including sensory loss. Feel free to suggest what seems most important and beneficial to your family and other families. 1. Is your child affected by deaf-blindness (combined hearing AND vision losses, with or without other disabilities)?* yes no Please identify all the disabilities affecting your child:* hearing loss vision loss physical disabilities intellectual/developmental disabilities behavioral issues What is the age of your child affected by deaf-blindness?* 0-3 4-5 6-10 11-13 14+ Which communication strategies are priorities for your information and training (choose up to three): objects, calendar pictures/visual symbols sign language tactile signs and symbols augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) How does your child access/participate in literacy (choose the primary strategy)? textured symbols picture symbols Braille large print audio text Please describe other strategies for accessing communication and literacy:How would you like to become aware of disability-related trainings, events, and opportunities? (choose the best sources) word of mouth email announcements email announcements websites/online calendars follow a blog Facebook Twitter Other ways I would like to be notified of events and activities:What organizations are typically the best sources of this information (i.e. website URLs, organization names, schools/districts, etc.)?What types of disability-related trainings and events have you found most beneficial? (choose three) Family Cafe disability-specific trainings FAVI Deaf-Blind Collaborative trainings Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) conferences Other Which disability-specific or "other" trainings and events have you found beneficial? Which of the following training and information topics are priorities for families affected by multiple disabilities and sensory loss? Understanding Sensory Loss Assessment & Alternate Assessment Communication Literacy Assistive & Instructional Technology What other training and information topics do you consider important?How would you like to receive information and/or training from the FAVI Deaf-Blind Collaborative? (choose up to three) I would like to consult by phone/email I would like to consult with FAVI in person I would like to use internet information/training I would like to borrow materials from the FAVI Deaf-Blind Collaborative I would like to attend trainings/workshops in Florida locations How would you like to stay connected and share resources with other families affected by disabilities throughout Florida? conference / group calls Facebook group Twitter group email group Other ways you would like to stay connected and share resources with other families affected by disabilities throughout Florida?What supports and services seem most helpful to your family and other families affected by disabilities?What makes/would make a blog or newsletter interesting/important to you?What types of training and support do you feel would most benefit the teachers and other professionals serving your child?Optional: Join the Florida and Virgin Islands Families Email List: Enter Email Confirm Email
