Project Description:
The Directory of Community Resources (DCR) was created to provide an up-to-date statewide resource for disability supports.
The goal is to provide a statewide directory searchable by geographic location and keywords that is accessible and current. Partnership with state agencies and organizations is also a goal as this will enhance the community use as well as maintenance.
Users are able to search via zip code, key word, and organization name. The resources come up in list format and can be sorted by name or distance. A particularly novel feature is the ability of users to add and edit resources thus creating a community maintained database.
Benefits of this database include currency of resources, ability to access anywhere online, and organizational collaboration.
*Directory of Community Resources*
FY 2017: The DCR included 3,229 resources and had over 31,736 page views and 14,622 site visits.
*Total Project Costs*
Year 1 - $34,442
Year 2 - $34,442
FY 2020:
Objectives:
1. Review resources added to The Directory of Community Resources (DCR) an online, community maintained directory of supports in Texas. TAMU will provide data each month on how many resources are searched, added, and edited.
"2. Every 6 months execute email requests to all resources to verify the existing resources. The email should include language that request responses regardless if their information is valid. Follow-up for no- responses should be researched for accuracy.
3. Provide monthly written updates to REDDy Directory PI on the status of the project and the quality of work performed. The following deliverables will apply: Monthly Summary Report to include analysis of users and site visits.
FY 2020 Data
2019-2020:
75,657 Users
119728 Page views
98516 Unique page views
81607 Sessions
92.37% New Sessions
----- Project REDDy Inclusion ----
The REsources for Disasters and Disability (REDDy) Directory is a dynamic online disaster recovery directory addressing the resources and support needs of individuals with disabilities effected by Hurricane Harvey. It uses the DCR as an online template and is embedded in the DRC. The primary aim of the REDDy Directory is to provide case managers (who often have limited knowledge of disability-related needs) with up-to-date information and contact information on disability-related resources available throughout Texas. In addition, the REDDy Directory is designed to assist long-term recovery committees, disability-related organizations, disaster-related organizations, and individuals with disabilities in locating resources and services provided to Hurricane Harvey survivors. REDDy is an online searchable guide of disability-related resources, services, and information designed for individuals to search by zip code, key word (e.g. durable medical equipment), or resource type (e.g. Health and Medical Services).
The two objectives of the REDDy Directory were to a) provide the REDDy Directory information for people with disabilities and their families who are searching on their own for such resources; and b) to increase knowledge that disability-related organizations have about organizations providing disaster-related resources.
Two criteria had to be met for inclusion in the REDDy Directory: a) provided resources or services for individuals with disabilities, and b) these resources or services were provided for Hurricane Harvey survivors. In addition, organizations that provided food, clothing, or other general needs the resources/services were added to the Directory as individuals with disabilities affected by Hurricane Harvey needed access to these resources/services as well.
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, General Public
