Community Survey for High Point's Special Populations Task Force
The purpose of this survey is to help the Mayor's Special Populations Task Force better understand the experiences, needs, and priorities of people with disabilities, caregivers, families, service providers, employers and community members. Survey responses will help inform recommendations from the Special Populations Task Force. Note: If you are a caregiver filling this form out on someone else’s behalf, please also complete the survey a second time for yourself.
About You
1. Which best describes your connection to the special populations community? (Check all that apply)
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I have a disability
I am a caregiver for someone with a disability
I am a related to someone with a disability
I am a service provider
I am an employer
I am a High Point community member
Other
2. What is your relationship to High Point? (Check all that apply)
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I live in High Point (please specify zip code)
I attend a school or other place of learning in High Point
I work in High Point
I play and participate in activities in High Point
Other (please specify)
3. Which age group best describes you?
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Under 18
18 – 24
25 – 34
35 – 44
45 – 54
55 – 64
65 or above
4. What type of disability or support need most closely applies to you or the person you support? (Check all that apply and please specify)
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Physical/Chronic Health Condition:
Physical/Mobility Impairment:
Mental or Psychiatric Disability:
Vision-Related Disability:
Hearing-Related Disability:
Learning Disability:
Cognitive/Intellectual Developmental Disability:
Other:
Not applicable
Workforce Development
5. In your opinion, how easy is it for people with disabilities to find meaningful employment opportunities in High Point?
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Very easy
Somewhat easy
Neither easy nor difficult
Somewhat difficult
Very difficult
6. What employment barriers have you experienced or observed? (Check all that apply)
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Transportation
Services or help with finding a job
Employer stigma
Current job market
Technology (having access to computers or knowing how to use them)
Technology (new application requirements and AI)
Compensation or benefits
Availability of hours
Child Care
Other
7. What one workforce-related improvement do you believe would have the greatest impact on quality of life in High Point?
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Transportation & Accessibility
8. How do you most often travel to work, appointments, recreation activities or community events? (Check all that apply)
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I drive myself
I ride with family/friends
I ride a public bus
I use para transit service
I use Medicaid or medical transportation
I use agency-provided transportation
I use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft
I use a taxi
I walk
I use a wheelchair, scooter or other mobility device
I ride a bicycle
I often cannot get transportation
Other
9. What transportation or accessibility barriers have you experienced? (Check all that apply)
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The availability of family/friends to drive me
I did not, or currently do not, know what public services are available
The application or eligibility process was difficult
It was hard to schedule rides
I needed to schedule too far in advance
The pickup or return times were unreliable
The service did not travel where I needed to go
The hours or days were too limited
The cost was a barrier
The vehicle was not accessible
I experienced communication barriers
I have not experienced any challenges
Other
10. In your opinion, what transportation or accessibility improvement would make the biggest difference for you?
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Recreation & Community Participation
11. Approximately how often do you attend or use the recreation programs, community events and amenities available for people with disabilities in High Point?
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Daily
A few times per week
A few times per month
A few times per year
Rarely
12. How satisfied are you with the recreation programs, community events and amenities available for people with disabilities in High Point?
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Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
13. What barriers prevent participation in recreation programs, community events or public activities? (Check all that apply)
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Check all that apply
Please specify (Accessibility and Other)
Transportation
Cost
Accessibility concerns (Please specify)
Lack of information
Scheduling
Lack of appropriate programs
Sensory concerns
Need for caregiver support
Other (Please specify)
14. What recreation program, community activity or amenity would you most like to see added or expanded upon in High Point?
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Community Awareness, Advocacy & Collaboration
15. Where do you get your information about services, programs and community resources on disability? (Check all that apply)
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Infant-to-toddler program / early intervention services
School professional
Community support group
Friend or family
Medical professional
Nonprofit staff
Social media
Internet
AI
Other
16. What would make it easier to access information about services and opportunities in High Point? (Check all that apply)
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A resource list on the City of High Point website
A newsletter or email
A resource fair
Other
Final Question: In your opinion, if the City of High Point could make one change that would most improve quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, what would it be?
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