Tell Us What You Need to Live Independently in Texas

Texas Independent Living Needs Assessment
We invite you share your experiences with us!

Purpose: This survey is designed by the Texas State Independent Living Council (TXSILC) to better understand the needs of people with disabilities across Texas. The information collected will be used to develop goals for the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) and guide services, supports, and advocacy efforts across the Independent Living Network, including Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and partner organizations.

To learn more about the Texas State Independent Living Council (Texas SILC), visit www.txsilc.org.
About this survey:
- This survey is voluntary.
- You may skip any question, although we encourage you to complete the survey.
- Your answers will be kept private.
- The survey takes about 5–10 minutes.
If you need this survey in another format please contact Maria Elena Salazar at maria@txsilc.org.
Section 1 - About You
I am a person with a disabilityI have loved ones (family or close firends) with disabilitiesI am a disability professional
2. What zip code do you live in?

Section 3 – Independent Living Skills Training
Budgeting or money managementCooking or nutritionUsing buses or other transportationFinding or keeping housingJob skills or workplace readinessSelf-advocacy (standing up for your rights and choices)Using technology or assistive devicesPreparing for, managing and recovering from disastersHealthy relationships

Section 7 – Transition Services
Moving out of a nursing home or long-term care facilityStaying in the community instead of entering an institutionYouth transition from school to adult lifeFinding accessible housingGetting community support after movingMoving home after being in prisonLeaving foster careLeaving the armed forcesMoving after disaster
17. What are the biggest barriers to living independently, (where and how you choose), in the community?
Short answer

Section 8 – Final Questions
18. What services should the Center for Independent Living or other disability organizations focus on most in the next 3 years?
Short answer
19. Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Short answer
Yes (please provide contact information below)No
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Should be Empty:

Texas Independent Living Needs Assessment