Bridge Builder/ Community Connector Project Evaluation

2016

IDHD was contracted by the Center for Independent Futures to evaluate three sets of outcomes: 1. Individuals with disabilities outcomes: a. Identify interests in mainstream community activities b. Introduction to and access to mainstream community activities c. Participate in mainstream community activities with Bridge Builder and others community members Evaluation method: Exit interviews with individuals with disabilities Interview questions will focus on the outcomes above Interviews will be analyzed using open coding and themes will be identified 2. Bridge Builder outcomes a. Engage community organizations and their volunteers as Bridge Builders b. Build foundational understanding and skills regarding people-first language, ability awareness, HIPPA, self-advocacy, community engagement and information regarding disabilities. c. Increase relationship building skills with individuals with disabilities and facilitation of individuals participation in mainstream activities of mutual interests Evaluation methods: Exit interviews with Bridge Builders Interview questions will focus on the outcomes above Interviews will be analyzed using open coding and themes will be identified Pre/post training surveys Measuring satisfaction with training and knowledge change as result of training 3. Program outcomes a. Development of training video b. Creation of a Process and Implementation Guide c. Evaluation of Community Manager software Evaluation methods: Pre/post training surveys Measuring satisfaction with training and knowledge change as result of training Identify and describe training related products developed because of the project

Performing Research or Evaluation

Quality of Life

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban

Mulit-County

N/A