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State Report: 2017-18
The NCI Adult Consumer Survey is an interview conducted with a person who is receiving services from the state; it is used to gather data on approximately 60 consumer outcomes, and it is regularly refined and tested to ensure that it is valid and reliable. Interviewers meet with individuals to ask questions about where they live and work, the kinds of choices they make, the activities they participate in within their communities, their relationships with friends and family, and their health and well-being.
Demographics
Other Diagnoses - Other Mental Illness/psychiatric Diagnosis
State N = 309 | NCI N = 25039
Choice and Decision-Making
People make choices about their lives and are actively engaged in planning their services and supports.
Chose Home
Of people who do not live in the family home, the percentage of people who reported having input in choosing where they live
State N = 271 | NCI N = 13245
Chose Housemates
Of people who do not live in the family home, the percentage of people who reported having input in choosing housemates
State N = 269 | NCI N = 13016
Chose Paid Community Job
Of those with a paid community job, the percentage of people who report having input in choosing paid community job
State N = 27 | NCI N = 3791
Chose Day Program or Regular Activity
The percentage of people who report having input in choosing day activities (in addition to or instead of paid community job)
State N = 309 | NCI N = 11831
Chose Staff
The percentage of people who report having choice in their staff
State N = 400 | NCI N = 20614
Decides Daily Schedule
The percentage of people who decide or have input in deciding daily schedule
State N = 411 | NCI N = 24029
Decides How to Spend Free Time
The percentage of people who report having enough choice about what to do in their free time
State N = 408 | NCI N = 24062
Chooses How to Spend Money
The percentage of people who report having input in how they spend their money
State N = 404 | NCI N = 23918
Chose Case Manager/service Coordinator
Percentage of people who reported they could change their case manager/service coordinator
State N = 392 | NCI N = 21391
Work
People have support to find and maintain community integrated employment.
Paid Community Job
The percentage of those who are reported to have a paid job in the community; individual, group and/or in a business that primarily hires people with disabilities
State N = 398 | NCI N = 23232
Paid Individual Community Job
Percentage of people who have a paid job in the community: Individual jobs
State N = 27 | NCI N = 3887
Paid Group Community Job
Percentage of people who have a paid job in the community: Group jobs
State N = 37 | NCI N = 4150
Job Industry - Food Preparation
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Food preparation and food service
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Cleaning
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Building and grounds cleaning or maintenance
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Personal Care Provider
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Personal care provider+D54
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Retail
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Retail job such as sales clerk or stock person
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - General Office and Admin Support
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: General office and administrative support
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Farming, Fishing, Forestry
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Farming, fishing, forestry worker
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Construction or Repair
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Construction or repair occupation
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Assembly, Manufacturing
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Assembly, manufacturing or packaging
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Materials Handling, Mail Distribution
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Materials handling, mail distrinution
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Management, Business, Financial Operations
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Management, business or financial operations
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Professional or Technical Occupation
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Professional or technical occupation
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Job Industry - Other
The percentage of people who were reported to have a job in the community in different types of jobs: Other
State N = 36 | NCI N = 4106
Would Like a Paid Job in the Community
The percentage of people who are reported to not have a paid job in the community but report wanting a paid job in the community
State N = 114 | NCI N = 10486
Has Community Employment as a Goal in Service Plan
The percentage of people who are reported to have a goal of community employment in their individualized service plan
State N = 365 | NCI N = 23118
Takes Classes, Training or Do Something to Help Get a Job or a Better Job
The percentage of people who report taking part in activities to gain skills to expand job opportunities
State N = 183 | NCI N = 16666
Attends a Day Program or Regular Activity
The percentage of people who report participating in organized day activities (such as day program or sheltered workshop)
State N = 186 | NCI N = 17256
Volunteers
The percentage of people who report volunteering
State N = 184 | NCI N = 16815
Self-Determination
People have authority and are supported to direct and manage their own services.
Community Inclusion
People have support to participate in everyday community activities.
Went Shopping in the Past Month
The percentage of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 396 | NCI N = 24913
Went on Errands in the Past Month
The percentage of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 390 | NCI N = 24681
Went Out to Entertainment in the Past Month
The percentage of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 405 | NCI N = 24914
Went Out to Eat in the Past Month
The percentage of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 408 | NCI N = 24949
Went to a Religious Service or Spiritual Practice in the Past Month
The percentage of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 358 | NCI N = 24712
Participates in Community Groups
The percentage of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 400 | NCI N = 24870
Went on Vacation in the Past Year
The percentage of people who regularly participate in everyday integrated activities in their communities.
State N = 389 | NCI N = 24856
Able to Go Out and Do the Things They Like to Do
Percentage of people who report being able to go out and do the things they like to do
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16804
Able to Go Out and Do the Things They Like to Do Enough
Percentage of people who report being able to go out and do the things they like to do enough
State N = 179 | NCI N = 15705
Has Enough Things to Do at Home
Percentage of people who report that they have enough things to do at home
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16965
Relationships
People have friends and relationships.
Has Friends
The percentage of people who report having friendships with people other than staff or family members
State N = 185 | NCI N = 17085
Has a Best Friend
The percentage of people who report having a best friend, or someone they are close to
State N = 184 | NCI N = 16412
Wants More Help to Keep in Touch With Friends
The percentage of people who report that they would like help to make or keep in contact with friends
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16282
Can See Friends
The percentage of people who report being able to see and/or communicate with their friends when they want
State N = 169 | NCI N = 14704
Can See Family
The percentage of people who report being able to see and/or communicate with their families when they want
State N = 110 | NCI N = 9459
Has Other Ways of Communicating With Friends
The percentage of people who report that they have ways to maintain contact with friends when they cannot see them in person
State N = 177 | NCI N = 14607
Feels Lonely
The percentage of people who report often feeling lonely
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16609
Can Date
The percentage of people who report being able to go on a date if they want to or report being married and/or living with partner
State N = 172 | NCI N = 13479
Satisfaction
People are satisfied with the services and supports they receive.
Families/family members with disabilities receive adequate and satisfactory supports.
Likes Home
The percentage of people who report liking where they live
State N = 184 | NCI N = 17477
Wants to Live Somewhere Else
The percentage of people who report that they would like to live somewhere else
State N = 182 | NCI N = 16904
Likes Paid Community Job
The percentage of people reported to have a paid job in the community who report that they are satisfied with their job
State N = 22 | NCI N = 3725
Wants to Work Somewhere Else
The percentage of people reported to have a paid job in the community who report that they would like to work somewhere else
State N = 22 | NCI N = 3660
Would Like to Go to Day Program or Activity Less Than Goes Now
The percentage of people who report attending a day program or workshop and are satisfied with the amount of time spent there.
State N = 151 | NCI N = 9224
Services and Supports Are Helping to Live a Good Life
Percentage of people who reported that their services and supports are helping them to live a good life
State N = 184 | NCI N = 16769
Service Coordination
Service coordinators are accessible, responsive, and support the person’s participation in service planning.
Met Case Manager/service Coordinator
Percentage of people who reported they met their service coordinator/case manager
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16705
Case Manager/service Coordinator Asks What Person Wants
Percentage of people who reported their service coordinator/case manager asks them what they want
State N = 183 | NCI N = 15849
Can Contact Case Manager/service Coordinator When Wants to
Percentage of people who reported they are able to contact your case manager/service coordinator when you want to
State N = 181 | NCI N = 15374
Person Took Part in the Last Service Planning Meeting
Percentage of people who reported they took part in the last service planning meeting
State N = 175 | NCI N = 14558
Person Knew What Was Being Talked About at Last Service Plan Meeting
Percentage of people who reported that they understood what was discussed in last service planning meeting
State N = 165 | NCI N = 13651
The Service Planning Meeting Included the People That the Person Wanted to Be There
Percentage of people who reported that service planning meeting included people the person wanted to be there
State N = 172 | NCI N = 14079
The Person Was Able to Choose the Services That Were Part of the Service Plan
The percentage of people who report having been able to choose what services were included in their service plan
State N = 173 | NCI N = 13905
Staff Come and Leave When They Are Supposed To
Percentage of people who reported support workers come and leave when they are supposed to
State N = 174 | NCI N = 14098
Access
Publicly-funded services are readily available to individuals who need and qualify for them.
Able to Get Rides for Work or Appointments
Percentage of people who reported they are always able to get rides for work or appointments
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16958
Able to Get Rides for Recreational Activities
The percentage of people who report that they have a way to get places they need to go
State N = 182 | NCI N = 16784
Staff Have Right Training to Meet Person's Needs
The percentage of people who report that they have a way to get places when they want to do something outside of the home
State N = 182 | NCI N = 16619
Additional Services Needed - Service Coordination/case Management
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Service coordination/case management
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Respite/family Support
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Respite/family support
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Transportation
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Transportation
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Assistance Finding, Maintaining or Changing Jobs
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Assistance finding, maintaining or changing jobs
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Day Services Other Than Employment
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Day services other than employment
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Education or Training
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Education or training
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Health Care Coordination
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Health care coordination
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Dental Care Coordination
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Dental care coordination
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Assistance Finding, Maintaining or Changing Housing
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Assistance finding, maintaining or changing housing
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Residential Support Services
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Residential support services
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Social/relationship Issues, Meeting People
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Social/relationship issues, meeting people
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Communication Technology
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Communication technology
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Environmental Adaptations
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Environmental adaptations
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Benefits/insurance Info
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Benefits/insurance info
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Additional Services Needed - Other
The percentage of people who reported needing additional services-Other
State N = 409 | NCI N = 24607
Health
People secure needed health services.
Has a Primary Care Doctor
The percentage of people who are reported to have a primary care doctor or practitioner
State N = 394 | NCI N = 25105
Last Physical Exam
The percentage of people who are reported have had a complete annual physical exam in the past year
State N = 392 | NCI N = 24077
Last Dental Exam
The percentage of people who are reported to have had a routine dental exam in the past year
State N = 334 | NCI N = 22838
Last Eye Exam or Vision Screening
The percentage of people who are reported to have had an eye exam/vision screening within the past year
State N = 229 | NCI N = 20924
Last Hearing Test
The percentage of people who are reported to have had a hearing test within the past 5 years
State N = 203 | NCI N = 16546
Last Pap Test
The percentage of women over 21 who are reported to have had a Pap test screening at the recommended interval
State N = 55 | NCI N = 7260
Last Mammogram
The percentage of women aged 40 and older who are reported to have had a mammogram within the past 2 years
State N = 40 | NCI N = 4120
Colorectal Cancer Screening - Colonoscopy within past 10 years
The percentage of people ages 50 and over that are reported to have received colonoscopy within the past 10 years
State N = 206 | NCI N = 8052
Colorectal Cancer Screening - Flexible sigmoidoscopy within past 5 years
The percentage of people ages 50 and over that are reported to have received flexible sigmoidoscopy within the past 5 years
State N = 206 | NCI N = 8052
Colorectal Cancer Screening - FOBT or FIT within past year
The percentage of people ages 50 and over that are reported to have received Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) in the past year
State N = 206 | NCI N = 8052
Colorectal Cancer Screening - Did not have screening past 10 years
The percentage of people ages 50 and over that are reported to have not had screening for colorectal cancer within the past 10 years
State N = 206 | NCI N = 8052
Had a Flu Vaccine in the Past Year
The percentage of people who are reported to have had a flu vaccination within the past 12 months
State N = 225 | NCI N = 19938
Medications
Medications are managed effectively and appropriately.
Takes at Least One Medication for Mood, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorder And/or Behavioral Challenges
State N = 392 | NCI N = 23803
Takes Medication for Mood, Anxiety, And/or Psychotic Disorders
The percentage of people reported to be taking medications for mood, anxiety, and/or psychotic disorders
State N = 398 | NCI N = 23820
Takes at Least One Medication for Behavior Challenges
The percentage of people reported to be taking medications for behavior challenges
State N = 375 | NCI N = 23753
Number of Medications Taken for Mood Disorders, Anxiety And/or Psychotic Disorders
Number of medicationss taken for at least one of the following: mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders
State N = 151 | NCI N = 10259
Number of Medications Taken for Behavioral Challenges
Number of medications taken for behavior challenges
State N = 111 | NCI N = 5040
Has a Behavior Plan
Percentage of people reported to have a behavior plan
State N = 387 | NCI N = 24325
Has a Behavior Plan If Taking Medications for Behavior Challenges
The percentage of people who are reported to take medications for behavior challenges and are reported to have a behavior plan
State N = 125 | NCI N = 5170
Wellness
People are supported to maintain healthy habits.
Moderate Physical Activity
The percentage of people who report engaging in regular moderate physical activity (at least once per week for 10 minutes or more at a time)
State N = 411 | NCI N = 24940
Strength Exercises
The percentage of people who report engaging in regular physical activity that makes the muscles in arms, legs, back, and/or chest work hard
State N = 410 | NCI N = 24837
Bmi/body Mass Index
Percentage of people in each BMI category
State N = 351 | NCI N = 22787
Use Nicotine or Tobacco Products
The percentage of people who were reported to use nicotine or tobacco products
State N = 364 | NCI N = 24788
Respect/Rights
People receive the same respect and protections as others in the community.
Has a Key to the Home
Percentage of people who report having a key to their home
State N = 402 | NCI N = 24893
People Always Ask Before Entering Home
The percentage of people who report that others (who do not live in the home) let them know when entering home
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16772
Can Lock Bedroom If Wanted
Percentage of people who report they can lock their bedroom
State N = 400 | NCI N = 23416
People Always Ask Before Entering Bedroom
The percentage of people who report that others let them know when entering their bedroom
State N = 180 | NCI N = 16326
Mail or Email Is Read Without Permission
The percentage of people who reported mail or email being read by others without permission
State N = 153 | NCI N = 15336
Can Use Phone and Internet Without Restrictions
The percentage of people who report that they can use phone/internet whenever they want
State N = 177 | NCI N = 15988
Can Be Alone at Home With Visitors
The percentage of people who reported they could be alone at home with friends or visitors
State N = 176 | NCI N = 15210
There Are Rules About Having Friends or Visitors in the Home
The percentage of people who report that there are rules about having friends or visitors at home
State N = 175 | NCI N = 14628
Has a Place to Be Alone at Home
Percentage of people who reported having a place to be alone at home
State N = 184 | NCI N = 17042
Staff Are Respectful
Percentage of people who reported their staff treat them with respect
State N = 174 | NCI N = 14773
Participated in a Self-Advocacy Meeting, Conference, or Event
The percentage of people who report having participated in a self-advocacy group meeting, conference, or event, or were given the opportunity to participate but chose not to
State N = 371 | NCI N = 21509
Has Voted
The percentage of people who report having voted in a local, federal or state election or were given opportunity to vote or register to vote and chose not to
State N = 385 | NCI N = 24269
Safety
People are safe from abuse, neglect, and injury.
There Are Places Where the Person Feels Afraid
The percentage of people who report that they feel afraid in their home, neighborhood, transport, workplace, day program/ at other daily activity and/or other places
State N = 182 | NCI N = 16475
If the Person Feels Afraid, He/she Has Someone to Talk To
The percentage of people who have someone to go to for help when they feel afraid
State N = 185 | NCI N = 16646