1 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 / 2007 Minnesota Survey of Attitudes Regarding Developmental Disabilities prepared for: Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities prepared by: market response international project :: 1776 march 20 :: 2007 Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Cosponsors: The Arc of Minnesota The Autism Society of Minnesota The Minnesota State Council on Disability Self Advocates of Minnesota United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota Final Report 2 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey table of contents 1 :: project summary 3 project overview 4 research design 5 familiarity with developmental disabilities 6 1962 – 2007 perceptions 8 2007 attitude statements 20 1962 – 2007 awareness of services 28 2007 attitudes towards government services 29 2 :: conclusions 31 3 :: detailed findings 36 project overview 36 familiarity with developmental disabilities 41 2007 attitudes towards government services 45 2007 attitudinal segmentation analysis 63 3 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1:: project summary 4 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey project overview A survey of the Minnesota general population was conducted in the summer of 1962, to measure awareness and attitudes regarding (developmental disabilities). The survey was updated and repeated in January 2007 to assess and measure changes during the past 45 years. Preparation of this report was financed in part by grant number G001MNBS24 from the US Department of Health and Human Service Administration on Developmental Disabilities, under Public Law 106402. Content of this report does not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities or the Minnesota Department of Administration. 5 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey research design In January 2007, a 20minute telephone survey was conducted among adults throughout the state of Minnesota. The final sample, n=806, closely corresponded with the Minnesota population, based on income, age and race representation. Given a sample size of 800, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to sampling could be as much as 3.5% in either direction, on proportional results. 6 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey familiarity with developmental disabilities 2007 Survey Introduction, read to all respondents: As you may know, one current issue in Minnesota concerns services for people with developmental disabilities. The term “developmental disability is an umbrella term that includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism and epilepsy. It is a lifelong condition and means that about 1% 2% of the Minnesota population has significant or severe disabilities. • 76% of respondents said they were either very or somewhat familiar with developmental disabilities. 7 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey Have you ever known of a person who was thought to have a developmental disability? 1962 Yes 83% (n=900) 2007 Yes 84% (n=806) How well would you say you know him / her? Very Familiar (2007) 42% (1962) 27% Somewhat Familiar (2007) 37% (1962) 35% Slightly Familiar (2007) 17% (1962) 26% Not at all Familiar (2007) 5% (1962) 12% A majority of Minnesotans know someone who has a developmental disability. While this level of awareness has remained unchanged in 45 years, the levels of familiarity with people with developmental disabilities has increased. This is an indication of improvement in integration. 8 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 perceptions: People with developmental disabilities… … should be cared for by the immediate family, as much as possible. (2007) at home. (1962) Agree strongly (2007) 40 (1962) 1 Agree somewhat (2007) 37 (1962) 19 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 9 (Don’t know – 1962) 9 Disagree somewhat (2007) 9 (1962) 58 Disagree strongly (2007) 5 (1962) 13 In 1962 people generally disagreed with the idea of care being provided at home; whereas, in 2007 Minnesotans were predominantly in favor of care by the immediate family, as much as possible. 9 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 perceptions: People with developmental disabilities… … should be kept in an institution Agree strongly (2007) 1 (1962) 4 Agree somewhat (2007) 2 (1962) 31 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 3 (Don’t know – 1962) 10 Disagree somewhat (2007) 18 (1962) 47 Disagree strongly (2007) 78 (1962) 8 Opposition to the idea of institutionalizing people with developmental disabilities grew substantially from 1962 -- when 8% strongly disagreed with the idea -- to 2007, when 78% strongly disagreed. 10 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 perceptions: People with developmental disabilities… … look different from typical people Agree strongly (2007) 7 (1962) 9 Agree somewhat (2007) 29 (1962) 46 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 9 (Don’t know – 1962) 4 Disagree somewhat (2007) 26 (1962) 37 Disagree strongly (2007) 30 (1962) 4 In 2007 Minnesotans were less inclined to think of people with developmental disabilities as looking different from others. 11 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 perceptions: People with developmental disabilities… … can learn to live normal lives Agree strongly (2007) 36 (1962) 4 Agree somewhat (2007) 47 (1962) 60 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 6 (Don’t know – 1962) 8 Disagree somewhat (2007) 8 (1962) 25 Disagree strongly (2007) 3 (1962) 3 From 1962 to 2007 Minnesotans grew stronger in their belief that people with developmental disabilities can learn to live normal lives. 12 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 perceptions: People with developmental disabilities… … have parents with developmental disabilities Agree strongly (2007) 2 (1962) 1 Agree somewhat (2007) 6 (1962) 7 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 9 (Don’t know – 1962) 7 Disagree somewhat (2007) 22 (1962) 58 Disagree strongly (2007) 62 (1962) 27 In both the 1962 and 2007 surveys, a majority of Minnesotans did not believe that people with developmental disabilities had parents with developmental disabilities; however, in 2007 there appeared to be more certainty of that premise. 13 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 perceptions: People with developmental disabilities… … are mentally ill Agree strongly (2007) 3 (1962) 4 Agree somewhat (2007) 12 (1962) 36 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 6 (Don’t know – 1962) 9 Disagree somewhat (2007) 24 (1962) 42 Disagree strongly (2007) 57 (1962) 9 In 1962 40% of Minnesotans agreed with the statement that (people with developmental disabilities) are also mentally ill. In 2007, a greater majority disagreed with that statement. 14 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 integration: People with developmental disabilities… … should be able to use public playgrounds and beaches Agree strongly (2007) 87 (Yes – 1962) 27 Agree somewhat (2007) 11 (Qualified Yes - 1962) 45 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 1 (Don’t know – 1962) 4 Disagree somewhat/strongly (2007) 2 (Strongly No – 1962) 25 In 1962 one out of four Minnesotans were opposed to the idea that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to use public playgrounds and beaches. In 2007 that opposition was replaced by overwhelming belief in integration. 15 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 integration: People with developmental disabilities… … should be able to attend movie theaters Agree strongly (2007) 77 (Yes – 1962) 32 Agree somewhat (2007) 19 (Qualified Yes - 1962) 43 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 2 (Don’t know – 1962) 5 Disagree somewhat/strongly (2007) 2 (Strongly No – 1962) 20 The degree of certainty that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to attend movie theaters grew substantially from 1962 to 2007. 16 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 integration: People with developmental disabilities… … should be treated at regular hospitals Agree strongly (2007) 71 (Yes – 1962) 35 Agree somewhat (2007) 19 (Qualified Yes - 1962) 35 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 5 (Don’t know – 1962) 3 Disagree somewhat/strongly (2007) 6 (Strongly No – 1962) 27 The belief that people with developmental disabilities should be treated at regular hospitals grew much stronger over the past 45 years. 17 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 independence: People with developmental disabilities… … should be allowed to drive a car Agree strongly (2007) 6 (Yes – 1962) 2 Agree somewhat (2007) 26 (Qualified Yes - 1962) 20 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 24 (Don’t know – 1962) 3 Disagree somewhat/strongly (2007) 45 (Strongly No – 1962) 75 While there is less opposition to the idea that people with developmental disabilities should be able to drive a car, in 2007 45% were still opposed to the idea, and 24% were uncertain. 18 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 self-determination: People with developmental disabilities… … should be allowed to drink alcohol (liquor - 1962) Agree strongly (2007) 5 (Yes – 1962) 1 Agree somewhat (2007) 20 (Qualified Yes - 1962) 8 Neither agree / disagree (2007) 24 (Don’t know – 1962) 2 Disagree somewhat/strongly (2007) 51 (Strongly No – 1962) 89 While there was less opposition to the idea that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to drink alcohol, in 2007, half of the state was still opposed to the idea. 19 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 1962 - 2007 self-determination: People with developmental disabilities… … should be allowed to vote (for president - 1962) Agree strongly (2007) (Yes – 1962) Agree somewhat (2007) (Qualified Yes - 1962) Neither agree / disagree (2007) (Don’t know – 1962) Disagree somewhat/strongly (2007) (Strongly No – 1962) The percent of people who strongly believed that those with developmental disabilities should be allowed to vote more than doubled over the past 45 years, from 15% to 37%. 20 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: integration / inclusion People with developmental disabilities should… be able to use public playgrounds and beaches Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 1 Agree Somewhat 11 Agree Strongly 87 be able to attend movie theaters Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 19 Agree Strongly 77 be integrated into society as much as possible Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 1 Agree Somewhat 21 Agree Strongly 77 be included in public places and social events Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 21 Agree Strongly 76 be encouraged to get out and be involved in the community Disagree Strongly 0 Disagree Somewhat 0 Neither 1 Agree Somewhat 23 Agree Strongly 75 be treated at regular hospitals Disagree Strongly 2 Disagree Somewhat 4 Neither 5 Agree Somewhat 19 Agree Strongly 71 percents, based to n = 806 There was strong agreement, on specifics - and in general - that people with developmental disabilities should be integrated into society as much as possible. 21 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: integration / inclusion It’s OK to exclude people with developmental disabilities from many public situations; they cannot be expected to fit in Disagree Strongly 55 Disagree Somewhat 23 Neither 8 Agree Somewhat 12 Agree Strongly 3 If a person with a developmental disability moved into my neighborhood, I’d be concerned Disagree Strongly 79 Disagree Somewhat 13 Neither 4 Agree Somewhat 4 Agree Strongly 1 Everyone would be better off if school-aged children with developmental disabilities were taught together in the same classes as other children Disagree Strongly 14 Disagree Somewhat 23 Neither 12 Agree Somewhat 29 Agree Strongly 23 percents, based to n = 806 Most Minnesotans believe in integration, even when it extends to their own neighborhood; however, there appears to be less agreement about inclusion in the classroom. 22 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: productivity I have a lot of respect for companies that employ people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 12 Agree Strongly 85 When society helps people with disabilities live to their highest potential, we’re all better off Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 14 Agree Strongly 82 With the right training, most people with developmental disabilities could be very productive workers Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 3 Neither 5 Agree Somewhat 31 Agree Strongly 60 percents, based to n = 806 Minnesotans expressed strong support and positive beliefs that “everyone wins” when people with developmental disabilities are trained, hired and given the opportunity to be employed. 23 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: independence People with developmental disabilities should… be able to drive a car Disagree Strongly 18 Disagree Somewhat 27 Neither 24 Agree Somewhat 26 Agree Strongly 6 not be allowed to live on their own; they need to be closely monitored Disagree Strongly 31 Disagree Somewhat 35 Neither 13 Agree Somewhat 16 Agree Strongly 5 be kept in facilities where they can be provided with the specialized care they need Disagree Strongly 38 Disagree Somewhat 30 Neither 11 Agree Somewhat 17 Agree Strongly 5 percents, based to n = 806 In 2007 45% of Minnesotans did not believe people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to drive a car; and about one in five Minnesotans believed people with developmental disabilities should not be allowed to live on their own. 24 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: self-determination People with developmental disabilities should… be allowed to vote Disagree Strongly 5 Disagree Somewhat 12 Neither 13 Agree Somewhat 34 Agree Strongly 37 be allowed to have children, just like everyone else Disagree Strongly 10 Disagree Somewhat 19 Neither 24 Agree Somewhat 31 Agree Strongly 16 be able to drink alcohol Disagree Strongly 29 Disagree Somewhat 22 Neither 24 Agree Somewhat 20 Agree Strongly 5 percents, based to n = 806 While most Minnesotans believe people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to vote, 29% believed they should not be allowed to have children, and half of those surveyed believed they should not be allowed to drink alcohol. 25 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: self-determination Most people with developmental disabilities should be kept in institutions Disagree Strongly 78 Disagree Somewhat 16 Neither 3 Agree Somewhat 2 Agree Strongly 1 Most people with developmental disabilities are not capable of any real level of self-determination; they need someone else to make most of their daily decisions Disagree Strongly 39 Disagree Somewhat 31 Neither 11 Agree Somewhat 16 Agree Strongly 4 Most people with developmental disabilities can learn to live normal lives Disagree Strongly 3 Disagree Somewhat 8 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 47 Agree Strongly 36 percents, based to n = 806 The majority of Minnesotans believe that most people with developmental disabilities are capable of living normal lives, and with real levels of self-determination. 26 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: help / assistance Parents of children with developmental disabilities cannot be expected to provide all necessary services themselves Disagree Strongly 3 Disagree Somewhat 8 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 47 Agree Strongly 36 If someone has a child with a developmental disability that’s their problem. There’s really no reason why the rest of us should have to pay any of the extra costs of raising that child Disagree Strongly 3 Disagree Somewhat 8 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 47 Agree Strongly 36 Most people with developmental disabilities should be cared for by their immediate family, as much as possible Disagree Strongly 3 Disagree Somewhat 8 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 47 Agree Strongly 36 percents, based to n = 806 While most Minnesotans believed that the immediate family is in the best position to provide care for a family member with a developmental disability, there was great support for the idea that the family cannot carry the responsibility alone. 27 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitude statements: help / assistance When someone is born with a severe disability, we shouldn’t assist them too much, because ultimately it’s survival of the fittest Disagree Strongly 77 Disagree Somewhat 13 Neither 4 Agree Somewhat 4 Agree Strongly 1 Too much money is being spent on people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 48 Disagree Somewhat 25 Neither 21 Agree Somewhat 5 Agree Strongly 1 Society should do everything in its power to help those who are most vulnerable Disagree Strongly 0 Disagree Somewhat 2 Neither 3 Agree Somewhat 19 Agree Strongly 76 percents, based to n = 806 Minnesotans overwhelmingly rejected the concept of survival of the fittest, and were strongly in favor of the idea that society should do everything in its power to help those who are most vulnerable. 28 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey awareness of services As far as you know, what kinds of services are available around here and in the state to help (people with developmental disabilities)? 1962 responses (n = 900) State institutions/ hospitals. . . . . . . . . . 42% Special classes (public schools). . . . . . 24% Day schools/ day care. . . . . . . . . . . . . .13% Other state services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6% Diagnostic centers/ clinics. . . . . . . . . . . .5% Vocational guidance/ workshops. . . . . . .5% Private homes (rest/foster). . . . . . . . . . . 4% Don’t know/ unsure/ not aware . . . . . . .31% 2007 responses (n = 807) Special ed./ schools/ education programs. . . . . 26% Social service/ community, government programs/ etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24% Group homes/ foster homes/ assisted living. . . 22% Private services/ religious organizations/ advocacy groups/ charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18% Employment/ job training/ job services, occupational training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% Insurance/ healthcare/ MinnesotaCare/ Medicare/ medical services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Don’t know/ not aware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30% In 1962 the most top-of-mind service to (people with developmental disabilities) was state institutions/ hospitals, mentioned by four out of ten respondents. However, in 2007 state institutions/ hospitals were rarely if ever mentioned. Thus, there has been a substantial change in perceptions as to the kinds of services that are available in Minnesota to help people with developmental disabilities. 29 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitudes towards government services In terms of spending the tax payers’ money, please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Centers where people with developmental disabilities can learn job skills 98 % agree 14 % select as most important Special classes to educate and train people with developmental disabilities 96 % agree 16 % select as most important Assurance of access to quality health care services 96 % agree 15 % select as most important Protection services to prevent abuse of people with developmental disabilities 94 % agree 13 % select as most important Training and counseling services for parents of people with developmental disabilities 94 % agree 7 % select as most important Research to learn about the causes of developmental disabilities 92 % agree 10 % select as most important In 2007, Minnesotans expressed overwhelming support for a wide range of government services to people with developmental disabilities. The services which were most often selected as most important are shown above. 30 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey attitudes towards government services In terms of spending the tax payers’ money, please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Specialized training for people with developmental disabilities, and/or their advocates, on how to exercise rights and speak up for oneself 91 % agree 1 % select as most important Provision of personal care attendants, who assist people with developmental disabilities, to enable them to live more independently, or as they choose 90 % agree 4 % select as most important On the job assistance, so people with developmental disabilities can work in regular businesses 90 % agree 4 % select as most important Subsidies to families to pay for extra costs of caring for children with developmental disabilities 87 % agree 5 % select as most important Individual teaching assistants who would enable children with developmental disabilities to attend regular public school classes 81 % agree 7 % select as most important Institutions to care for people with developmental disabilities 72 % agree 2 % select as most important Foster homes for children of parents with developmental disabilities 71 % agree 1 % select as most important Subsidies to adults with developmental disabilities so they can purchase their own homes if they choose to 68 % agree 1 % select as most important 31 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 2:: conclusions 32 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey conclusions From institutions to integration Attitudes regarding people with developmental disabilities have changed substantially over the past 45 years. In 2007, Minnesotans in general embraced the ideas of integrating and including people with developmental disabilities into their community and society at large. Belief in the family From 1962 to 2007 the majority opinion has shifted from disagreement to agreement, that the best way to care for people with developmental disabilities is through their immediate family, as much as possible. While most Minnesotans believe that the immediate family is in the best position to provide care, there was great support for the idea that the family cannot carry the responsibility alone. 33 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey conclusions Integration benefits everyone In 2007 Minnesotans embraced the idea that everyone is better off when people with developmental disabilities are integrated into society, and living independent and productive lives as much as possible. • Over 90% believed that, with the right training, people with developmental disabilities could be very productive workers. • 85% of respondents strongly agreed that they have a lot of respect for companies that employ people with developmental disabilities. 34 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey conclusions Some uncertainties related to independence and self determination While the majority of Minnesotans believe that most people with developmental disabilities are capable of living normal lives, and with real levels of self determination, uncertainties linger regarding some personal rights and freedoms, such as: Whether people with developmental disabilities should be allowed… • to have children; • to drink alcohol; • to live on their own; • to drive a car. 35 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey conclusions Wide majority support government and taxpayers’ services/support In 2007 Minnesotans expressed overwhelming support for a wide range of government services for people with developmental disabilities. • Services often selected as most important were: – education, training, job skills; – access to quality health care; – protection from abuse; – training and counseling for parents; – advocacy training; – research to learn about causes of developmental disabilities. • Only 6% agreed with the statement that too much money is being spent on people with developmental disabilities. 36 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings - project overview - familiarity with developmental disabilities - 2007 attitudes towards government services - 2007 attitudinal segmentation analysis 37 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings – project overview background and objectives background Forty five years ago, in the summer of 1962, the state of Minnesota commissioned a survey of the state’s general population of adults to measure awareness and attitudes regarding developmental disabilities. The purpose of the survey was described as follows in the introductory pages of the study’s final report: To enable the planning and execution of long range community education programs, one recognizes a need for intelligence gathered through research in the field. To determine which actions are required to carry out programs with the greatest economy of effort and the maximum chances for success, it is necessary to discern, first, the nature of information peculiar to various community strata and, second, the variety of attitudes that characterize those strata. (Statement of the Problem, page 1.) Years after the study was completed, the disability rights movement has redefined the “disability problem” and has put responsibility on society to change its attitudes and practices to include persons with developmental disabilities, rather than changing this population to fit society. research objective The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) was chartered to help assure that individuals with developmental disabilities receive the necessary support to achieve increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion (IPSII) in the community. The GCDD wanted to repeat the survey conducted 45 years ago, with an updated and enhanced questionnaire, in order to take a new reading of the state population’s perceptions of issues related to developmental disabilities, and to surmise the extent to which these perceptions have changed since the 1962 survey was conducted. The new survey was conducted in January of 2007. 38 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings – project overview research design survey content The content of the 2007 survey included, though was not limited to, the subject matter covered in the 1962 study. Some questions were reworded and/or structured differently in the updated instrument, in order to reflect changes in the way our society references issues related to developmental disabilities. Structural changes were needed to ensure that the critical measures are repeatable in future studies, and the survey was conducive to data collection by telephone, as opposed to the doortodoor, in person method used in 1962. The survey instrument incorporated a series of questions that measured attitudes and values that are relevant and related to developmental disabilities; such as: societal personal responsibility, resource distribution/allocation, extent of government involvement, etc. Various multivariate statistical analysis methods were employed with these attitudinal variables in order to uncover distinguishable segments of the Minnesota population, each potentially representing different underlying experiences, perceptions and/or beliefs related to developmental disabilities. research design Methodology: Telephone survey, interviewer administered using computer aided telephoning interviewing (CATI). Sampling Plan: Random digit dial (RDD) lists, matched to represent the geographic dispersion of the state’s population across its area codes and telephone exchanges, were used to draw a random representative sample of the state’s population. The final sample, n=806, closely corresponded with the Minnesota population based on income, race and age representation. Qualified Respondents: Male and female adult heads of households. Questionnaire: Interviewer administered, 20 minute structured opinion survey, with two openended questions. 39 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings – project overview sample description: respondent profiles Household Income Less than $10,000 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 5 Minnesota Population* % 6 $10,000 - $14,999 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 3 Minnesota Population* % 5 $15,000 - $24,999 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 9 Minnesota Population* % 10 $25,000 - $34,999 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 12 Minnesota Population* % 11 $35,000 - $49,999 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 15 Minnesota Population* % 16 $50,000 - $74,999 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 24 Minnesota Population* % 21 $75,000 - $99,999 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 14 Minnesota Population* % 13 $100,000 - $149,999 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 13 Minnesota Population* % 12 More than $150,000 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 5 Minnesota Population* % 5 Age: <= 24 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 4 Minnesota Population* % 18 25 - 34 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 10 Minnesota Population* % 16 35 - 44 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 21 Minnesota Population* % 19 45 - 54 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 26 Minnesota Population* % 19 55 - 64 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 19 Minnesota Population* % 12 65 - 74 Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 10 Minnesota Population* % 7 75 and older Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 9 Minnesota Population* % 8 Race: White, Caucasian Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 88.3 Minnesota Population* % 86.3 Black or African American Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 3.5 Minnesota Population* % 4.1 Hispanic Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 3.1 Minnesota Population* % 3.6 Native American Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 0.2 Minnesota Population* % 1.1 Asian / Pacific Islander Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 1.0 Minnesota Population* % 3.4 Other Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 1.4 Minnesota Population* % 1.8 Don’t know / Refused Respondent Sample(Base)(n=806)% 2.5 Minnesota Population* % -.- * MN population parametersfrom 2005 Census, US Census Bureau The random digit dial (RDD) sample was employed in order to include Minnesota households with either listed or unlisted telephone numbers. The RDD sample was drawn in a way that reflects the distribution of Minnesotans across the state. The process of dialing randomly through this sample of phone numbers, plus a purchased list to insure the adequate inclusion of racial /ethnic minorities, resulted in a survey sample profile that reflects the profile of the state population, as shown on this page. 40 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey detailed findings – project overview questionnaire design The interview took approximately 20 minutes to complete; the questionnaire was entirely structured, with two open-ended questions. Familiarity with individuals who have a developmental disability Views on servicesgovernent shouldgovernment should provide Attitudinal statements Classificationn questions/demographic information 41 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings – project overview - familiarity with developmental disabilities - 2007 attitudes towards government services - 2007 attitudinal segmentation analysis 42 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey familiarity with someone with a developmental disability disability Have you ever known of a person who was thought to have a developmental disability? 1962 Yes 83% 2007 Yes 84% How well known is person with developmental disability base 1962 (747) base 2007 (679) Very Well 1962 27% 2007 42%* Fairly Well 1962 35% 2007 37% Not too well 1962 26%* 2007 17% Not well at all 1962 12%* 2007 5% There was a significant increase (15%) in the number of Minnesotans who knew someone very well with a developmental disability. *Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 43 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings Yes 83% familiarity with someone with a developmental disability Number of persons with developmental disability known by respondent 1962 base (747) 2007 base (679) One 1962 % 23 2007 % 8 Two 1962 % 18 2007 % 13 Three 1962 % 17 2007 % 11 Four 1962 % 11 2007 % 5 Five or more 1962 % 31 2007 % 62 Gender of persons with developmental disability known best by respondent Male 1962 % 55* 2007 % 64 Female 1962 % 43 2007 % 36* *Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level Age of person with developmental disability known best by respondent 1962 Boy or girl 34% Man or woman 66% 2007 Under 19 36% 20’s to early 30’s 27% Mid 30’s to late 40’s 22% Over 50 15% The number of people knowing five or more people with developmental disabilities increased 100% between 1962 and 2007. There was a significant difference in the gender of the people with a developmental disability known best by the respondent, with more being male in 2007. 44 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings familiarity with someone with a developmental disability Do you or does anyone else in your household have a physical, mental, sensory or emotional disability? Sample Size 806 Yes 18% No 81% Yes > How many people are there in your household with a physical, mental, sensory or emotional disability? (n=143) One person 80% Two persons 13% Three people 6% Five people 1% More than five 1% Do you yourself have any of these disabilities, or is it someone else / (or others) in your household? (n=143) Respondent has disability 41%* Someone else in HH has disability 59% * Fiftyeight of the total sample of 806 respondents (7.2%) indicated that they themselves had some kind of physical, mental, sensory or emotional disability. How old is/are the person/people with any of these disabilities (including the respondent if he/she has a disability)? (n=143) Age % Under 15 16 15-19 13 20-24 14 25-34 13 35-44 15 45-54 15 55-64 14 65-74 8 75 & up 9 45 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings - project overview - familiarity with developmental disabilities - 2007 attitudes towards government services - 2007 attitudinal segmentation analysis 46 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 Centers where people with developmental disabilities can learn job skills Disagree Strongly 0 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 1 Agree Somewhat 22 Agree Strongly 77 Special classes to educate and train people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 0 Disagree Somewhat 2 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 26 Agree Strongly 70 Assurance of access to quality health care services Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 16 Agree Strongly 79 Protection services to prevent abuse of people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 2 Neither 3 Agree Somewhat 15 Agree Strongly 80 Training and counselingservices forparents of peoplewith developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 2 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 29 Agree Strongly 65 Research to learn about the causes of developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 3 Neither 4 Agree Somewhat 28 Agree Strongly 64 Minnesotans were overwhelmingly supportive of government services, especially those pertaining to education/training, health care, and prevention of abuse. 47 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Specialized training for people with developmental disabilities, and/or their advocates, on how to exercise rights and speak up for oneself Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 3 Neither 5 Agree Somewhat 30 Agree Strongly 61 Provisions of personal care attendants, who assist people with developmental disabilities, to enable them to live more independently, or as they choose Disagree Strongly 2 Disagree Somewhat 4 Neither 4 Agree Somewhat 35 Agree Strongly 55 On the job assistance, so people with developmental disabilities can work in regular businesses Disagree Strongly 2 Disagree Somewhat 5 Neither 3 Agree Somewhat 36 Agree Strongly 54 Foster homes for children of parents with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 5 Disagree Somewhat 9 Neither 15 Agree Somewhat 41 Agree Strongly 30 Although support was not as strong as it was for all other government funded services, there was some agreement that children of parents with developmental disabilities should be provided for in foster homes. This sentiment suggests ther may be a pervasive belief that people with developmental disabilities are not capable of taking care of children of their own. 48 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Individual teaching assistants who would enable children with developmental disabilities to attend regular public school classes Disagree Strongly 4 Disagree Somewhat 9 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 32 Agree Strongly 49 Institutions to care for people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 5 Disagree Somewhat 10 Neither 12 Agree Somewhat 41 Agree Strongly 31 Subsidies to families to pay for extra costs of caring for children with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 2 Disagree Somewhat 5 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 41 Agree Strongly 45 Subsidies to adults with developmental disabilities so they can purchase their own homes if they choose to Disagree Strongly 6 Disagree Somewhat 13 Neither 14 Agree Somewhat 43 Agree Strongly 24 Minnesotans want government services that assist in enhancing the rights and integration / inclusion of people with developmental disabilities but support drops when it comes to direct subsidies to help people with developmental disabilities purchase their own homes. 49 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Special classes to educate and train people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 0 Disagree Somewhat 2 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 26 Agree Strongly 70 16% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Self–sufficiency is goal/ more independence / take care / support self / financial independence / integration/ mainstream Total number of responses 91 Education/ education is key/ important Total number of responses 25 Basic human rights/ government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 11 50 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Assurance of access to quality health care services Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 1 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 16 Agree Strongly 79 15% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Health care is important Total number of responses 44 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people/ everyone has rights/ deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 36 Costs are too high / can’t afford themselves / need financial assistance Total number of responses 26 51 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Centers where people with developmental disabilities can learn job skills Disagree Strongly 0 Disagree Somewhat 0 Neither 1 Agree Somewhat 22 Agree Strongly 77 14% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Self –sufficiency is goal / more independence / take care / support self/ financial independence/ integration / mainstream Total number of responses 100 Education/ education is key/important Total number of responses 8 52 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Protection services to prevent abuse of people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 0 Disagree Somewhat 0 Neither 1 Agree Somewhat 22 Agree Strongly 77 13% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Need protection / they’re vulnerable / can’t speak for self / abuse happens Total number of responses 83 Basic human rights/ government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 15 53 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Research to learn about the causes of developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 3 Neither 8 Agree Somewhat 28 Agree Strongly 64 10% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Research is important to prevent it/ cure it/ treat it Total number of responses 65 Costs are too high/ can’t afford themselves/ need financial assistance Total number of responses 4 54 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Training and counseling services for parents of people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 2 Neither 2 Agree Somewhat 29 Agree Strongly 65 7% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Families need support / to help families/ give family knowledge Total number of responses 25 Selfsufficiency is goal / more independence / take care/ support self/ financial independence / integration mainstream Total number of responses 18 Education / education is key / important Total number of responses 4 55 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Individual teaching assistants who would enable children with developmental disabilities to attend regular public school classes Disagree Strongly 4 Disagree Somewhat 9 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 32 Agree Strongly 49 7% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Selfsufficiency is goal / more independence/ take care / support self / financial independence / integration / mainstream Total number of responses 27 Education / education is key / important Total number of responses 23 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 5 56 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Subsidies to families to pay for extra costs of caring for children with development disabilities Disagree Strongly 2 Disagree Somewhat 5 Neither 6 Agree Somewhat 41 Agree Strongly 45 5% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Families need support / to help families / give family knowledge Total number of responses 26 Costs are too high / can’t afford themselves / need financial assistance Total number of responses 17 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people / everyone has rights/ deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 4 57 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Provision of personal care attendant services, who assist people with developmental disabilities to enable them to live more independently, or as they choose Disagree Strongly 2 Disagree Somewhat 4 Neither 4 Agree Somewhat 35 Agree Strongly 55 5% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Selfsufficiency is goal / more independence / take care / support self / financial independence / integration / mainstream Total number of responses 14 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 8 Families need support / to help families / give family knowledge Total number of responses 5 58 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: On the job assistance, so people with developmental disabilities can work in regular businesses Disagree Strongly 2 Disagree Somewhat 5 Neither 3 Agree Somewhat 36 Agree Strongly 54 4% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Selfsufficiency is goal / more independence / take care / support self / financial independence / integration / mainstream Total number of responses 28 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 2 Families need support / to help families / give family knowledge Total number of responses 2 59 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Institutions to care for people with developmental bdisabilities Disagree Strongly 6 Disagree Somewhat 10 Neither 12 Agree Somewhat 41 Agree Strongly 31 2% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Families need support / to help families / give family knowledge Total number of responses 6 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 3 Selfsufficiency is goal / more independence / take care / support self / financial independence / integration / mainstream Total number of responses 3 60 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Specialized training for people with developmental disabilities, and/or their advocates, on how to exercise rights and speak up for oneself Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 3 Neither 5 Agree Somewhat 30 Agree Strongly 61 1% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Selfsufficiency is goal / more independence / take care / support self / financial independence / integration / mainstream Total number of responses 6 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 2 Need protection / they’re vulnerable / can’t speak for self / abuse happens Total number of responses 2 61 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Foster homes for children of parents with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 5 Disagree Somewhat 9 Neither 15 Agree Somewhat 41 Agree Strongly 30 1% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Families need support / to help families / give family knowledge Total number of responses 3 Need protection / they’re vulnerable / can’t speak for self / abuse happens Total number of responses 3 Basic human rights / government should provide to all people / everyone has rights / deserve it as much as anyone else / equal rights Total number of responses 2 Need specialized care / specialized education / need caretakers specially trained / need more qualified caretakers / doctors / teachers Total number of responses 2 62 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings 2007 attitudes towards government services percents, based to n = 806 In terms of spending the tax payers’ money please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide these services: Subsidies to adults with developmental disabilities so they can purchase their own homes if they choose to Disagree Strongly 6 Disagree Somewhat 13 Neither 14 Agree Somewhat 43 Agree Strongly 24 1% of the 806 respondents selected this service as the most important for government to provide. Coded answers to openended question: Why do you believe this is the most important service that government should provide for people with developmental disabilities? Selfsufficiency is goal / more independence / take care / support self / financial independence / integration / mainstream Total number of responses 4 Families need support / to help families / give family knowledge Total number of responses 1 63 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings - project overview - familiarity with developmental disabilities - 2007 attitudes towards government services - 2007 attitudinal segmentation analysis 64 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation analysis The survey questionnaire included 43 statements reflecting a variety of attitudes related to individuals with developmental disabilities in terms of perceptions, government services, integration, inclusion, productivity, independence, and help / assistance. The respondents indicated the degree to which theyagreed or disagreed with each statement using this scale: Agree strongly 5 Agree somewhat 4 Neither agree nor disagree 3 Disagree somewhat 2 Disagree strongly 1 Multivariate statistical analysis methods were used to discern the patterns of answers from like-minded respondents,and five distinct attitudinal segments were revealed. The five segments are described, compared and contrasted on the next several pages, ending with a summary description and naming of each segment. This segmentation technique was based on the Howard Harris algorithm originally developed by BellLabs. Essentially, it first divides the respondents into 2 groups such that the differences in the means of the groups were maximized while minimizing the variance within the groups. Then it was repeated for three groups independent of the 2 groups solution (nonhierarchical), and so forth. Once the groups were split, for each solution, for each segment(group)within a solution, that segment's mean for each attribute was compared with the average of the remaining segments and the differences were rank ordered to more easily show the specific variables that best distinguished the group(segment from all the others. As a final step, the segments were crosstabbed against other attributes that were not used in the segmentation process 65 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation analysis The correspondence map below shows the relative sizes and positions of the 5 segments within the attitudinal landscape. The positions of the segments, in proximity to each other and along the horizontal and vertical axes, reflect the extent to which the various segments hold similar beliefs. For example, Segment 1 appears to be the most outlying segment, and therefore we expect it will hold beliefs that are most different from all other segments. Segment 1 (9%) Segment 2(21%) Segment 3 (30%) Segment 4 (17%) Segment 5 (23%) 66 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation - familiarity with someone with a developmental disability Segment 1 Know very well 21% Know fairly well 31% Know, not too well 17% Do not know well / at all 31% Segment 2 Know very well 38% Know fairly well 27% Know, not too well 13% Do not know well / at all 22% Segment 3 Know very well 38% Know fairly well 33% Know, not too well 13% Do not know well / at all 16% Segment 4 Know very well 36% Know fairly well 24% Know, not too well 14% Do not know well / at all 26% Segment 5 Know very well 34% Know fairly well 37% Know, not too well 13% Do not know well / at all 16% Segment 1 clearly stands out as having the least familiarity with people with developmental disabilities. Approximately half of their respondents (48%) indicated that they were relatively unfamiliar with people with developmental disabilities. 67 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation - where they live Segment 1 Within the Twin Cities 16% Twin Cities Suburbs 33% Smaller cities 5% Small towns/rural 45% Segment 2 Within the Twin Cities 15% Twin Cities Suburbs 47% Smaller cities 33% Small towns/rural 6% Segment 3 Within the Twin Cities 25% Twin Cities Suburbs 41% Smaller cities 9% Small towns/rural 24% Segment 4 Within the Twin Cities 18% Twin Cities Suburbs 34% Smaller cities 35% Small towns/rural 14% Segment 5 Within the Twin Cities 20% Twin Cities Suburbs 42% Smaller cities 10% Small towns/rural 27% The two segments on the right half of the map, Segments 1 & 4, had relatively higher proportions of people living outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Segment 1 was most differentiated from all others, with 45% of this group living in small towns and rural areas. 68 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation analysisdemographic profiles Segment 1 AverageAge=55 CollegeGrad=34% MeanHHIncome=$62,000 Married=70% Segment 1 had the highest average age of all the segments and was the 2nd lowest in terms of mean household income,and in the middle in level of education. Segment 1 also had the highest percentage of retired people. Segment 2 AverageAge=54 CollegeGrad=47% MeanHHIncome=$68,000 Married=67% Segment2 had the highest level of education and was in the middle in terms of income. Segment 3 AverageAge=48 CollegeGrad=45% MeanHHIncome=$70,000 Married=74% Segment 3 was the youngest on average, had the highest average household income,and were most likely to be married. They were also near the top in terms of education. The segments on the top half of the map showed higher proportions of being married. Segment 4 AverageAge=53 CollegeGrad=22% MeanHHIncome=$49,000 Married=65% Segment 4 was the least educated on average and also had the lowest mean household income. Average household income increases as you move up and to the left on the attitudinal map. Segment 5 AverageAge=49 CollegeGrad=24% MeanHHIncome=$68,000 Married=63% The two left half segments, 3 and 5, were relatively younger than the other three segments to the right. The two lower half segments, 5 and 4,had less formal education on average than the three segments above. 69 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation - employment employment status of respondents SEGMENTS 1 base (72) Employed full time 43%* Employed part time 11% Unemployed, looking for work 4% Full time student 7% Retired 35% SEGMENTS 2 base (171) Employed full time 57% Employed part time 9% Unemployed, looking for work 5% Full time student 2% Retired 28% SEGMENTS 3 base (242) Employed full time 58% Employed part time 11% Unemployed, looking for work 10% Full time student 3% Retired 17%* SEGMENTS 4 base (137) Employed full time 45%* Employed part time 10% Unemployed, looking for work 10% Full time student 2% Retired 32% SEGMENTS 5 base (184) Employed full time 59% Employed part time 16% Unemployed, looking for work 8% Full time student 2% Retired 16%* Total base (806) Employed full time 54% Employed part time 12% Unemployed, looking for work 8% Full time student 3% Retired 23% The three older segments, 1, 2, and 4, also had higher proportions of retired workers. *Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 70 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – integration / inclusion People with developmental disabilities should… percent who agree, strongly/somewhat be able to use public playgrounds and beaches Segment 1 base (72) 89% * Segment 2 base (171) 99% Segment 3 base (242) 100% Segment 4 base (137) 96% Segment 5 base (184) 99% Total base (806) 98% be able to attend movie theaters Segment 1 base (72) 81% * Segment 2 base (171) 99% Segment 3 base (242) 99% Segment 4 base (137) 96% Segment 5 base (184) 98% Total base (806) 97% integrated into society as much as possible Segment 1 base (72) 81% * Segment 2 base (171) 98% Segment 3 base (242) 99% Segment 4 base (137) 99% Segment 5 base (184) 99% Total base (806) 97% included in public places and social events Segment 1 base (72) 79% * Segment 2 base (171) 98% Segment 3 base (242) 100% Segment 4 base (137) 97% Segment 5 base (184) 98% Total base (806) 97% be encouraged to get out and be involved in the community Segment 1 base (72) 86% * Segment 2 base (171) 99% Segment 3 base (242) 99% Segment 4 base (137) 97% Segment 5 base (184) 100% Total base (806) 98% be treated at regular hospitals Segment 1 base (72) 71 * Segment 2 base (171) 85 Segment 3 base (242) 95 * Segment 4 base (137) 90 Segment 5 base (184) 93 Total base (806) 89 While the majority of all segments of Minnesotans agree with the statements shown above related to integration/inclusion, Segment 1 was not as strong in their convictions as all the rest. In other words, Segment 1 holds a more sizeable minority group within, who do not agree with these aspects of integration/inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 71 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – integration / inclusion percent who agree, strongly/somewhat It’s OK to exclude people with developmental disabilities from many public situations; they cannot be expected to fit in Segment 1 base (72) 36% * Segment 2 base (171) 16% Segment 3 base (242) 3% * Segment 4 base (137) 38% * Segment 5 base (184) 3% * Total base (806) 15% If a person with a developmental disability moved into my neighborhood, I’d be concerned Segment 1 base (72) 15% * Segment 2 base (171) 3% Segment 3 base (242) 1% Segment 4 base (137) 13% * Segment 5 base (184) 2% Total base (806) 5% Segments 1 and 4 appear to have a higher level of discomfort when it comes to the integration/inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. Over a third of these 2 segments agree that its okay to exclude people with developmental disabilities from many public situations, and about one out of seven would be concerned if a person with a developmental disability moved into their neighborhoods. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 72 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – integration / inclusion percent who agree, strongly/somewhat Everyone would be better off if schoolaged children with developmental disabilities weretaught together in the same classes as other children Segment 1 base (72) 15% * Segment 2 base (171) 27% * Segment 3 base (242) 76% * Segment 4 base (137) 66% * Segment 5 base (184) 44% Total base (806) 51% There was a great variety of opinions regarding this issue of whether people with developmental disabilities should be taught in the same classrooms as other children. Segment 3 was the most supportive of inclusion in the classroom, and Segment 1 was the most dissenting. Responses of the other three segments appear to have little to no correlation with their feelings on other aspects of integration/inclusion. In the case of Segment 2 for example, it could possibly be inferred that their attitude on this issue is not from a discomfort of “being around” people with developmental disabilities, but from the perception that a different approach to education is required for people with developmental disabilities. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 73 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – productivity percent who agree, strongly/somewhat I have a lot of respect for companies that employ people with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 81% * Segment 2 base (171) 99% Segment 3 base (242) 100% Segment 4 base (137) 99% Segment 5 base (184) 97% Total base (806) 97% When society helps people with disabilities live to their highest potential, we’re all better off Segment 1 base (72) 81% * Segment 2 base (171) 97% Segment 3 base (242) 99% Segment 4 base (137) 91% Segment 5 base (184) 98% Total base (806) 95% With the right training, most people with developmental disabilities could be very productive workers Segment 1 base (72) 61% * Segment 2 base (171) 90% Segment 3 base (242) 99% * Segment 4 base (137) 90% Segment 5 base (184) 95% Total base (806) 91% A clear majority of Minnesotans agreed with the statements related to workplace integration and productivity shown above. However, Segment 1 had the largest minority (one out of five or more) who did not agree with these statements related to integration into the workplace and the potential productivity of people with developmental disabilities. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 74 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – independence People with developmental disabilities should… percent who agree, strongly/somewhat be able to drive a car Segment 1 base (72) 13% Segment 2 base (171) 12% Segment 3 base (242) 56% * Segment 4 base (137) 34% Segment 5 base (184) 23% Total base (806) 32% not be allowed to live on their own; they need to be closely monitored Segment 1 base (72) 31% Segment 2 base (171) 16% Segment 3 base (242) 7% Segment 4 base (137) 58% * Segment 5 base (184) 14% Total base (806) 21% be kept in facilities where they can be provided with the specialized care they need Segment 1 base (72) 33% * Segment 2 base (171) 14% Segment 3 base (242) 8% Segment 4 base (137) 58% * Segment 5 base (184) 16% Total base (806) 22% The majority of Minnesota’s adults were against the idea that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to drive a car; Segments 1 and 2 were particularly strong in their disapproval of this idea. On the other hand, a clear majority of Minnesota adults believed that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to live on their own; except in Segment 4, where over half do not believe people with developmental disabilities should be allowed that level of independence. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 75 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – self determination People with developmental disabilities should… percent who agree, strongly/somewhat be allowed to vote Segment 1 base (72) 31% * Segment 2 base (171) 54% Segment 3 base (242) 93% * Segment 4 base (137) 69% Segment 5 base (184) 72% Total base (806) 70% be allowed to have children, just like everyone else Segment 1 base (72) 17% * Segment 2 base (171) 22% * Segment 3 base (242) 76% * Segment 4 base (137) 45% Segment 5 base (184) 44% Total base (806) 47% be able to drink alcohol Segment 1 base (72) 18% Segment 2 base (171) 8% Segment 3 base (242) 51% * Segment 4 base (137) 10% Segment 5 base (184) 19% Total base (806) 25% There were substantial differences of opinions between the five segments on these issues related to self determination. Segments 1 and 3 had polar opposite views regarding whether or not people with developmental disabilities should be able to vote or have children. Segments 2 and 4 were the most opposed to the idea that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to drink alcohol. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 76 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – self determination Survey statement: percent who agree, strongly/somewhat Most people with developmental disabilities should be kept in institutions Segment 1 base (72) 7% Segment 2 base (171) 2% Segment 3 base (242) 1% Segment 4 base (137) 7% Segment 5 base (184) 2% Total base (806) 3% Most people with developmental disabilites are not capable of any real level of selfdetermination; they need someone else to make most of their daily decisions Segment 1 base (72) 38% * Segment 2 base (171) 11% Segment 3 base (242) 6% Segment 4 base (137) 57% * Segment 5 base (184) 10% Total base (806) 19% Most people with developmental disabilities can learn to live normal lives Segment 1 base (72) 57% * Segment 2 base (171) 78% Segment 3 base (242) 93% * Segment 4 base (137) 77% Segment 5 base (184) 88% Total base (806) 83% While all segments strongly disagreed with the idea that people with developmental disabilities should be kept in institutions, Segment 4 clearly stands apart from the others by their belief that most people with developmental disabilities are not capable of any real level of self determination; and over 40% of Segment 1 do not agree that most people with developmental disabilities can learn to live normal lives. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 77 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – help / assistance Survey statement: percent who agree, strongly/somewhat Most people with developmental disabilities should be cared for by their immediate family, as much as possible Segment 1 base (72) 67% Segment 2 base (171) 82% Segment 3 base (242) 78% Segment 4 base (137) 89% * Segment 5 base (184) 68% Total base (806) 77% If someone has a child with developmental disability that’s their problem. There’s really no reason why the rest of us should have to pay any of the extra costs of raising that child Segment 1 base (72) 21% * Segment 2 base (171) 5% Segment 3 base (242) 3% Segment 4 base (137) 12% * Segment 5 base (184) 1% Total base (806) 6% Parents of children with developmental disabilities cannot be expected to provide all necessary services themselves Segment 1 base (72) 54% * Segment 2 base (171) 77% Segment 3 base (242) 88% Segment 4 base (137) 89% Segment 5 base (184) 85% Total base (806) 82% Segment 1 holds the largest contingent (21%) who believe that parents should be on their own if they have a child with a developmental disability. Segment 4, on the other hand, believes most strongly that people with developmental disabilities should be cared for by their immediate family, as much as possible, and that the families cannot be expected to go it alone. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 78 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – help / assistance Survey statement: percent who agree, strongly/somewhat When someone is born with a severe disability, we shouldn’t assist them too much, because ultimately it’s survival of the fittest Segment 1 base (72) 18% * Segment 2 base (171) 1% Segment 3 base (242) 2% Segment 4 base (137) 12% Segment 5 base (184) 3% Total base (806) 5% Too much money is being spent on people with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 29% * Segment 2 base (171) 4% Segment 3 base (242) 2% Segment 4 base (137) 7% Segment 5 base (184) 3% Total base (806) 6% Society should do everything in its power to help those who are most vulnerable Segment 1 base (72) 68% * Segment 2 base (171) 98% Segment 3 base (242) 98% Segment 4 base (137) 99% Segment 5 base (184) 96% Total base (806) 95% Segment 1 clearly stands apart from all the others by their belief that society may already be doing more than it should to help people with development disabilities. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 79 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – other attitudes People with developmental disabilities… percent who agree, strongly/somewhat look different from typical people Segment 1 base (72) 49% Segment 2 base (171) 15% * Segment 3 base (242) 6% * Segment 4 base (137) 47% Segment 5 base (184) 80% * Total base (806) 36% are mentally ill Segment 1 base (72) 22% Segment 2 base (171) 15% Segment 3 base (242) 3% Segment 4 base (137) 39% * Segment 5 base (184) 8% Total base (806) 14% have parents with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 11% Segment 2 base (171) 5% Segment 3 base (242) 5% Segment 4 base (137) 18% * Segment 5 base (184) 5% Total base (806) 8% Segment 5 clearly stands apart from the others by their pervasive attitude that people with developmental disabilities look different. Segment 4’s attitudes towards people with developmental disabilities appear to be driven by misunderstandings of what developmental disabilities are. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 80 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – government services In terms of spending the taxpayers’ money, please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide each service. percent who agree, strongly/somewhat Centers where people with developmental disabilities can learn job skills Segment 1 base (72) 83% * Segment 2 base (171) 99% Segment 3 base (242) 99% Segment 4 base (137) 100% Segment 5 base (184) 100% Total base (806) 98% Special classes to educate and train people with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 71% * Segment 2 base (171) 98% Segment 3 base (242) 99% Segment 4 base (137) 99% Segment 5 base (184) 97% Total base (806) 96% Assurance of access to quality health care services Segment 1 base (72) 75% * Segment 2 base (171) 94% Segment 3 base (242) 98% Segment 4 base (137) 99% Segment 5 base (184) 99% Total base (806) 96% Protection services to prevent abuse of people with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 72% * Segment 2 base (171) 94% Segment 3 base (242) 98% Segment 4 base (137) 98% Segment 5 base (184) 96% Total base (806) 94% Training and counseling services for parents of people with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 63% * Segment 2 base (171) 97% Segment 3 base (242) 98% Segment 4 base (137) 98% Segment 5 base (184) 97% Total base (806) 94% Research to learn about the causes of developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 75% * Segment 2 base (171) 86% * Segment 3 base (242) 96% Segment 4 base (137) 96% Segment 5 base (184) 96% Total base (806) 92% Segment 1 was, in general, not as supportive as the others of all government services. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 81 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – government services In terms of spending the taxpayers’ money, please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide each service. percent who agree, strongly/somewhat Specialized training for people with developmental disabilities, and/or their advocates, on how to exercise rights and speak up for oneself Segment 1 base (72) 57% * Segment 2 base (171) 87% * Segment 3 base (242) 96% Segment 4 base (137) 97% Segment 5 base (184) 96% Total base (806) 91% Provisions of personal care attendants, who assist people with developmental disabilities, to enable them to live more independently, or as they choose Segment 1 base (72) 54% * Segment 2 base (171) 87% * Segment 3 base (242) 95% Segment 4 base (137) 96% Segment 5 base (184) 97% Total base (806) 90% On the job assistance, so people with developmental disabilities can work in regular businesses Segment 1 base (72) 44% * Segment 2 base (171) 87% * Segment 3 base (242) 98% Segment 4 base (137) 97% Segment 5 base (184) 97% Total base (806) 90% Foster homes for children of parents with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 36% * Segment 2 base (171) 69% Segment 3 base (242) 72% Segment 4 base (137) 84% * Segment 5 base (184) 76% Total base (806) 71% Segment 1’s aversion to integration is clearly demonstrated on this page, as they are much less in favor of government services that help people with developmental disabilities to exercise their rights, live independently and work in regular businesses. Segment 4’s emphasis on care giving is revealed by their high level of support for foster homes for children of parents with developmental disabilities. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 82 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation – government services In terms of spending the taxpayers’ money, please say whether you agree or disagree that it’s important for government to provide each service. percent who agree, strongly/somewhat Individual teaching assistants who would enable children with developmental disabilities to attend regular public school classes Segment 1 base (72) 22% * Segment 2 base (171) 65% * Segment 3 base (242) 94% Segment 4 base (137) 93% Segment 5 base (184) 93% Total base (806) 81% Institutions to care for people with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 60% Segment 2 base (171) 68% Segment 3 base (242) 69% Segment 4 base (137) 88% * Segment 5 base (184) 71% Total base (806) 72% Subsidies to families to pay for extra costs of caring for children with developmental disabilities Segment 1 base (72) 36% * Segment 2 base (171) 85% * Segment 3 base (242) 93% Segment 4 base (137) 95% Segment 5 base (184) 93% Total base (806) 87% Subsidies to adults with developmental disabilities so they can purchase their own homes if they choose to Segment 1 base (72) 18% * Segment 2 base (171) 41% * Segment 3 base (242) 83% Segment 4 base (137) 82% Segment 5 base (184) 81% Total base (806) 67% Segment 2’s resistance to some aspects of integration/inclusion are revealed here by their lower levels of support for teaching assistants to enable children with development disabilities to attend regular classes, and subsidies enabling adults with developmental disabilities to own their own homes. Segment 1 is clearly against all of these efforts to foster integration/inclusion. * Indicates statistically significant difference from other values in row at the 90% confidence level 83 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation - political parties Which political partydoyou believe best represents your views on the role and responsibility of government, and society in general, in helping people with developmental disabilities? SEGMENTS 1 Democrat 19% Republican 14% Independence 8% Other 10% Don’t Know / Refused 49% SEGMENTS 2 Democrat 28% Republican 18% Independence 4% Other 3% Don’t Know / Refused 47% SEGMENTS 3 Democrat 52% Republican 6% Independence 3% Other 3% Don’t Know / Refused 36% SEGMENTS 4 Democrat 43% Republican 5% Independence 5% Other 3% Don’t Know / Refused 44% SEGMENTS 5 Democrat 44% Republican 10% Independence 5% Other 2% Don’t Know / Refused 39% Although the most popular response was to say “don’t know/ refused,” the Democratic party was most often mentioned as representing respondents’ views related to people with developmental disabilities. However, Segments 2 and 1 had the highest number of mentions of other political parties. 84 #1776GCDD MN Attitudes Survey segment summary -- (1) Segregation The Segregation segment expressed thegreatest reluctance towards integration and inclusion of people with developmetal disabilities. They had the least amount of awareness and familiarity with people with developmental disabilities, and over one out of three(36%) believed that it was ok to exclude people with developmental disabilities from many public situations. Thirtynine percent (39%) disagreed with the statement that given the right training people with developmental disabilities could be productive workers; and they were clearly against the idea of including school aged children with developmental disabilities in the same classes as other children. Forty-five percent (45%) of the Segregation segment live in small towns or rural areas, more than any other segment; and it had on average the oldest respondents. This segment was generally the most pessimistic as to the prospects for people with developmental disabilities to lead normallies, and they were less supportive of all government services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities, as compared to all the other segments. Segregation is the smallest of the five segments, representing 9% of the population of adult Minnesotans. 85 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey segment summary -- (2) Limited Inclusion Limited Inclusion was the most educated segment, on average, and had the highest proportion of Twin Cities suburban residents (47%). They expressed very supportive attitudes related to integration/inclusion, yet there was some evidence of clearly defined limitations. For example, only one out of four agreed with the idea of inclusion in the classroom, and they showed little support for the idea that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to drive a car, own their own home or have children. The Limited Inclusion segment represented 21% of the population of Minnesota adults. 86 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey segment summary (3) Complete IPSII Segment 3 encompassed the most enthusiastic supporters of allaspects of integration, productivity, self determination, independence and inclusion(IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities. More than any other segment they believed that people with developmental disabilities can learn to live normal lives; and theywere the most in favor of extending all personal rights and freedoms tothem, including the right to vote, have children, drink alcohol and drive a car. Complete IPSII was the youngest segment on average, had the highest average household income, and were most likely to be married. They were also near the top in terms of education. Complete IPSII was the largest of the five segments, representing30% of the population of Minnesota adults. 87 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey (4) Compassionate CareTaking The Compassionate Care-Taking segment was strongly in favor of most aspects of integration for people with developmental disabilities; yet they also tended to believe that it’s ok to excludepeople with developmental disabilities from many public situations. The Compassionate CareTaking segment believed most strongly that people with developmental disabilities should be cared for by their immediate family as much as possible; and, they were also the strongest believers (89%) that the families cannot be expected to provideall necessary services themselves. They believed that society as a whole shares theresponsibility, and they were the mostenthusiastic supporters of allgovernment services and support for people withdevelopmental disabilities. However, the Compassionate Care-Taking segment believed that people with developmental disabilities are not capable of any real level of independence or self determination. More than any other segment the majority of Compassionate CareTaking (58%) believe that people with developmental disabilities should not beallowed tolive on theirown, and should be kept in facilities where they can be provided with the specialized care they need. The Compassionate CareTaking segment represents 17% of Minnesota's adult population. 88 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey (5) Limited IPSII Segment 5 was strongly in favor ofall aspects of integration/inclusion, very much like theComplete IPSII segment; however, they were not quite as supportive of inclusionin the classroom, and they were a little less confident in the abilities of people with developmental disabilities to live independent, self determined lives. Nevertheless, the Limited IPSII segment was very supportive of all government services and supports for people with developmental disabilitis, and overall they appear to have similar awareness,attitudes and beliefs as Segment 3. Segment 5, however, held one belief that clearly differentiated them from all other segments: that people with developmental disabilities look different from typical people. Eighty percent(80%)of Segment 5 agreed with that statement, compared to only 6% of Segment 3! Perhaps it is this perception of apparent and clear difference between “typical people” and people with developmental disabilities that makes this segment limited instead of complete in their support and belief in IPSI for people with developmental disabilities. The Limited IPSII segment represents 23% of the population of Minnesota adults. 89 #1776 GCDD MN Attitudes Survey 3:: detailed findings attitudinal segmentation analysis The names, relative sizes and positions of the 5 segments are shown again below within the attitudinal landscape. (1)Segregation (9%) (2)Limited Inclusion (21%) (3)Complete IPSII (30%) (4)Compassionate Care-Taking (17%) (5)Limited IPSII (23%) The purpose of this analysis was to empower advocacy leaders and policy makers by providing greater insight into how people think about developmental disabilities. These results reveal the kinds of perceptions which persist among various groups within the general population of Minnesota adults. This 5 segment perspective can be used to help guide the development of messages within public education campaigns, so the campaigns can be tailored to specific segments of the general population, which is a more sophisticated method of communicating than what was first envisioned in 1962.