Page 1 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 2017 Minnesota General Population Survey of Attitudes Towards People with Developmental Disabilities MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Quantitative Research Study #2373 Presentation April 3, 2016 Page 2 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 CONTENTS Research Overview - Respondent Profile Detailed Findings - Awareness and Attitudes Towards People with Developmental Disabilities - Trends: Changes in Attitudes Over Time - Importance of Government Services Summary Conclusions Page 3 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 RESEARCH OVERVIEW Page 4 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 RESEARCH OVERVIEW An original attitudinal survey regarding people with developmental disabilities was conducted by the state of Minnesota in 1962; the survey was repeated in 2007 and then again in 2012, 50 years after the original benchmark study. Some of the original questions were retained in each survey; new questions were added for the 2017 study to reflect 21st century issues and concerns. The Five Year State Plan for FFYs 2017-2021 is clear in stating that all goals must be aligned with the Olmstead Plan; delivery systems must work towards offering services in Òthe most integrated settingÓ - where individuals with disabilities live, work, are educated, receive health care services and participate in community life. In March of 2017, the survey was repeated, with the Olmstead Plan as the driving force. The survey included questions designed to capture the Minnesota general public's perspectives regarding equality, equity, diversity and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. Prior to launching this survey, MarketResponse conducted 11 qualitative in-depth interviews among 6 industry experts who work in state government or advocacy groups, and 5 Partners in Policymaking¨ graduates. The purpose of these interviews was to uncover relevant issues of today in order to update the survey instrument, as well as gain qualitative insights which will be summarized in a separate report. Page 5 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 RESEARCH OVERVIEW: RESPONDENTS' LOCATION The geographic dispersion of respondents of the survey closely matched that of the general population of Minnesota. Which region of the state do you currently live in? Q1 Total sample: (n=1,001) Northeast Total sample 7% Census Parameters 7% Northwest Total sample 4% Census Parameters 4% Central Total sample 6% Census Parameters 6% West Central Total sample 7% Census Parameters 8% Metro Total sample 63% Census Parameters 61% Southwest Total sample 3% Census Parameters 3% Southeast Total sample 9% Census Parameters14% Type of geographic location MPLS/STP 20% Suburban 43% Small city 13% Small town 13% Rural 11% Page 6 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 RESEARCH OVERVIEW: GENDER,RACE/ETHNICITY,AGE Although females are represented more than males, the survey sample closely matches the age and ethnic diversity of the Minnesota adult population. Additional efforts are underway to administer this survey among larger sample sizes of racial/ethnic communities in Minnesota before the end of June 2017. Age Q7 Sample/Census Parameters 18-24 11% / 11% 25-34 21% / 19% 35-44 17% / 16% 45-54 21% / 19% 55-64 17% / 17% 65-74 11% / 11% 75+ 4% / 8% Race/Ethnicity Q6 Sample/Census Parameters White, Caucasian 83% / 81% Black, African American 4% / 6% Hispanic 4% / 5% Asian/Pacific Islander 6% / 5% Native American 1% / 1% Other 2% / 2% Gender Q5 Male 37% Female 63% Page 7 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 DETAILED FINDINGS Awareness and Attitudes Towards People with Developmental Disabilities Page 8 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 SURVEY INTRODUCTION 2017 Survey Introduction to all respondents: As you may know, one current issue in Minnesota concerns services for people with developmental disabilities. This term refers to approximately 1 - 2 percent of the Minnesota population. Developmental disabilities refer to individuals with a severe, chronic disability from birth; manifested before age 22; attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments; need for services, supports or assistance of lifelong or extended duration. Page 9 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 FAMILIARITY WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES While 7 out of 10 respondents (71%) said they knew someone who was thought to have a developmental disability, only 1 out of 4 (26%) believed that they were very familiar with developmental disabilities. Have you, yourself, ever known of a person who was thought to have developmental disabilities? Q9 Total sample n=1,001 Yes 71% No 21% Not sure 8% How familiar are you with developmental disabilities? Would you say you areÉ.? Q8 Very familiar (n=257) 26% Somewhat familiar (n=427) 43% Slightly familiar (n=235) 23% Not at all familiar (n=82) 8% How would you characterize your relationship with this person? n=706 Immediate family member 18% Other relative 22% Friend 23% Neighbor 5% Related to friend of family 10% Related to casual acquaintance 8% Related to person at work 4% Other 11% Page 10 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 Respondents rated the extent to which they agreed or disagreed (using the scale shown below) with several statements related to people with developmental disabilities and selected quality of life issues, including: Integration & Inclusion Productivity Self Determination Independence Help/Assistance Disagree Strongly 1 Disagree Somewhat 2 Neither 3 Agree Somewhat 4 Agree Strongly 5 Page 11 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 ATTITUDES: MINNESOTANS AGREE ON More than 6 out of 10 Minnesotans, expressed strong favorable opinions on the 5 attitudes shown below regarding people with developmental disabilities. Statements People with developmental disabilities can live happy, fulfilling lives Disagree Strongly Disagree Somewhat 1% Neither Agree Somewhat 25% Agree Strongly 67% When society helps people with disabilities live to their highest potential, we're all better off Disagree Strongly Disagree Somewhat 1% Neither Agree Somewhat 25% Agree Strongly 65% I have a lot of respect for companies that employ people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly Disagree Somewhat 1% Neither Agree Somewhat 28% Agree Strongly 64% If a person with developmental disabilities moved into my neighborhood, I'd be concerned Disagree Strongly 62% Disagree Somewhat 21% Neither Agree Somewhat 5% Agree Strongly 1% When someone is born with developmental disabilities, we shouldn't assist them too much, because ultimately it is survival of the fittest Disagree Strongly 60% Disagree Somewhat 21% Neither Agree Somewhat 6% Agree Strongly 1% Page 12 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 ATTITUDES: MINNESOTANS AGREE ON Approximately 9 out of 10 Minnesotans agreed with the following 5 statements regarding integration, inclusion and productivity about people with developmental disabilities. Statements People with developmental disabilities should be encouraged to get out and be involved in the community Disagree Strongly Disagree Somewhat 1% Neither Agree Somewhat 34% Agree Strongly 58% People with developmental disabilities should be included in public places and social events Disagree Strongly Disagree Somewhat 2% Neither Agree Somewhat 34% Agree Strongly 56% Society should do everything in its power to help those individuals who are most vulnerable Disagree Strongly 4% Disagree Somewhat 3% Neither Agree Somewhat 33% Agree Strongly 54% People with developmental disabilities should be integrated into society as much as possible Disagree Strongly Disagree Somewhat 3% Neither Agree Somewhat 38% Agree Strongly 51% With the right education or training, most people with developmental disabilities could be very productive workers Disagree Strongly Disagree Somewhat 2% Neither Agree Somewhat 38% Agree Strongly 49% Page 13 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 ATTITUDES: MINNESOTANS' DIFFERING OPINIONS While there is general disagreement with these negative IPSII statements, there are some who agree, and others who neither agree nor disagree, which suggests that their opinions could be more easily influenced, one way or the other. Statements It's OK to exclude people with developmental disabilities from many public situations. They cannot be expected to fit in Disagree Strongly 50% Disagree Somewhat 26% Neither 14% Agree Somewhat 6% Agree Strongly 2% If someone has a child with developmental disabilities that's their problem. There's really no reason why the rest of us should have to pay any of the extra costs Disagree Strongly 41% Disagree Somewhat 2% Neither Agree Somewhat 38% Agree Strongly 49% Most people with developmental disabilities should not have the opportunity of making major life decisions: where they live, where they work, with whom they associate, etc. Disagree Strongly 30% Disagree Somewhat 37% Neither 23% Agree Somewhat 8% Agree Strongly 1% People with developmental disabilities should not be allowed to live on their own. They need to be closely supervised Disagree Strongly 21% Disagree Somewhat 40% Neither 23% Agree Somewhat 12% Agree Strongly 3% Page 14 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 ATTITUDES: MINNESOTANS' DIFFERING OPINIONS There is a fair amount of attitudinal tension revealed with these statements, as there are relatively low percents of those who agree strongly with any statement, and relatively high percents of those who neither agree nor disagree. Statements Parents of children with developmental disabilities cannot be expected to provide all necessary services themselves Disagree Strongly 3% Disagree Somewhat 8% Neither 20% Agree Somewhat 43% Agree Strongly 26% People with developmental disabilities should be allowed to vote Disagree Strongly 3% Disagree Somewhat 9% Neither 26% Agree Somewhat 12% Agree Strongly 27% People with developmental disabilities should be able to drink alcohol Disagree Strongly 9% Disagree Somewhat 13% Neither 41% Agree Somewhat 34% Agree Strongly 11% Everyone would be better off if school-aged children with developmental disabilities were taught together in the same classrooms as other children, as much as possible Disagree Strongly 6% Disagree Somewhat 18% Neither 27% Agree Somewhat 33% Agree Strongly 15% People with developmental disabilities should be allowed to have children, just like everyone else Disagree Strongly 4% Disagree Somewhat 12% Neither 34% Agree Somewhat 31% Agree Strongly 19% Page 15 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 ATTITUDES: MINNESOTANS' DIFFERING OPINIONS There is a lack of strong disagreement with these negative statements regarding the ADA and societal support for people with developmental disabilities. Statements Many of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are excessive and too costly for a lot of businesses to comply with Disagree Strongly 21% Disagree Somewhat 24% Neither 31% Agree Somewhat 19% Agree Strongly 5% Society shouldn't give preferential treatment to people with developmental disabilities when there are so many other people who are still unemployed Disagree Strongly 22% Disagree Somewhat 25% Neither 36% Agree Somewhat 13% Agree Strongly 4% Too much taxpayer money is being spent on people with developmental disabilities Disagree Strongly 36% Disagree Somewhat 26% Neither 28% Agree Somewhat 8% Agree Strongly 2% Page 16 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 DETAILED FINDINGS - Awareness and Attitudes Towards People with Developmental Disabilities - Trends: Changes in Attitudes Over Time Page 17 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: VOTING RIGHTS While a majority of Minnesotans (61%) believe that people with developmental disabilities should be allowed to vote, the 2017 survey shows a statistically significant decrease in the percent of Minnesotans who agree strongly with that opinion. People with developmental disabilities should be allowed to vote: A 1962 (n=900) Agree Strongly 15% Agree Somewhat 31% Neither/Don't know 6% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 48% B 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 37% A Agree Somewhat 34% Neither/Don't know 13% A Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 17% A C 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 37% A Agree Somewhat 33% Neither/Don't know 18% AB Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 13% A D 2017 (n =1,001) Agree Strongly 27% ABC Agree Somewhat 34% Neither/Don't know 26% ABC Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 12% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 18 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: ATTITUDES TOWARDS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Over the last 10 years attitudes have softened regarding people with developmental disabilities being allowed to drink alcohol. People with developmental disabilities should be allowed to drink alcohol A 1962 (n=900) Agree Strongly 1% Agree Somewhat 8% Neither/Don't know 2% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 89% B 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 5% A Agree Somewhat 20% A Neither/Don't know 24% A Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 51% A C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 11% AB Agree Somewhat 27% AB Neither/Don't know 41% AB Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 22% AB BC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 19 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: INCLUSION Although there is still general agreement among Minnesotans that people with developmental disabilities should be included as much as possible, there appears to be less certainty in that belief in 2017, compared to 2012 and 2007. People with developmental disabilities should be included in public places and social events A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 76% Agree Somewhat 21% Neither/Don't know 1% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 77% Agree Somewhat 20% Neither/Don't know 1% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 56% AB Agree Somewhat 34% AB Neither/Don't know 7% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 20 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: EMPLOYMENT Although 92% of Minnesotans have a lot of respect for companies that employ people with developmental disabilities, the level of strong agreement with this statement has decreased between 2012 and 2017. I have a lot of respect for companies that employ people with developmental disabilities A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 85% Agree Somewhat 12% Neither/Don't know 2% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 86% Agree Somewhat 11% Neither/Don't know 2% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 1% C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 64% AB Agree Somewhat 28% AB Neither/Don't know 7% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 21 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: SUPPORT TO HIGHEST POTENTIAL Although 90% of Minnesotans agree with this statement, that percent is lower than it was in previous years (96%), as is the strength of conviction in this belief. When society helps people with disabilities live to their highest potential, we're all better off A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 82% Agree Somewhat 14% Neither/Don't know 2% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 81% Agree Somewhat 15% Neither/Don't know 2% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 65% AB Agree Somewhat 25% AB Neither/Don't know 8% AB Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 22 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: PRODUCTIVITY Though general agreement with this statement remains high, the percent who agree strongly has decreased somewhat in 2017, as compared to 2012 and 2007 With the right education or training, most people with developmental disabilities could be very productive workers A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 60% Agree Somewhat 31% Neither/Don't know 5% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 4% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 58% Agree Somewhat 33% Neither/Don't know 5% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 4% C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 49% AB Agree Somewhat 38% Neither/Don't know 10% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 22 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: INDEPENDENT LIVING In 2017 there was greater uncertainty and diversity of opinion among Minnesotans regarding the belief that people with developmental disabilities should not be allowed to live on their own. People with developmental disabilities should not be allowed to live on their own; they need to be closely supervised A 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 7% Agree Somewhat 19% Neither/Don't know 13% Disagree Somewhat 34% Disagree Strongly 27% B 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 3% Agree Somewhat 12% A Neither/Don't know 23% A Disagree Somewhat 40% A Disagree Strongly 21% A AB Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 24 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: HELPING THOSE MOST VULNERABLE In 2017 there was a significant decrease in the strength of conviction in the belief that society should do everything possible to help those who are most vulnerable Society should do everything in its power to help those individuals who are most vulnerable A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 76% Agree Somewhat 19% Neither/Don't know 3% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 2% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 75% Agree Somewhat 18% Neither/Don't know 3% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 3% C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 54% AB Agree Somewhat 33% AB Neither/Don't know 9% AB Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 4% ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 25 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES While the majority of Minnesotans continue to disagree with this statement, in 2017 there were fewer who disagreed strongly, and an alarming growth in the number who agree and the number who have no opinion either way. If someone has a child with developmental disabilities 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. A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 2% Agree Somewhat 4% Neither/Don't know 5% Disagree Somewhat 22% Disagree Strongly 67% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 2% Agree Somewhat 4% Neither/Don't know 5% Disagree Somewhat 20% Disagree Strongly 68% C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 3% Agree Somewhat 9% AB Neither/Don't know 17% AB Disagree Somewhat 30% AB Disagree Strongly 41% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 26 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS:PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY There was a significant decrease in 2017 in the number of Minnesotans who agreed strongly with this statement, and an increase in the number of those who have no opinion. Parents of children with developmental disabilities cannot be expected to provide all necessary services themselves. A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 44% Agree Somewhat 38% Neither/Don't know 6% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 12% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 42% Agree Somewhat 35% Neither/Don't know 8% Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 15% C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 26% AB Agree Somewhat 43% AB Neither/Don't know 20% AB Disagree Strongly/Somewhat 11% B ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 27 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 TRENDS: TAXPAYER SUPPORT There was a slight decrease in 2017 in the number of Minnesotans who agreed with this statement (from 14% in 2012 to 10% in 2017). There was also a slight decrease over the years in the number who disagreed strongly (from 48% in 2007, to 42% in 2012, to 36% in 2017). Too much taxpayer money is being spent on people with developmental disabilities. A 2007 (n=806) Agree Strongly 1% Agree Somewhat 5% Neither/Don't know 21% Disagree Somewhat 25% Disagree Strongly 48% B 2012 (n=285) Agree Strongly 4% Agree Somewhat 10% A Neither/Don't know 21% Disagree Somewhat 22% Disagree Strongly 42% A C 2017 (n=1,001) Agree Strongly 2% B Agree Somewhat 8% Neither/Don't know 28% Disagree Somewhat 26% AB Disagree Strongly 36% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 28 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 DETAILED FINDINGS - Awareness and Attitudes Towards People with Developmental Disabilities - Trends: Changes in Attitudes Over Time - Importance of Government Services Page 29 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 Respondents rated the importance of spending taxpayer's money (using the scale below) on government services for people with developmental disabilities, related to the following subject areas: - Housing/Living - Education - Employment - and other Services/Programs Page 30 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES: TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, CARE To varying degrees, the majority of Minnesotans believe it's more than somewhat important for government to use tax payers' money to provide these various services related to transportation, housing and personal care. Those who are more familiar with developmental disabilities are more likely to attach higher levels of importance for all of these services and supports. Services Transportation services, to enable people w/ developmental disabilities, who are unable to drive, get to work, doctors appointments, grocery stores & other places they need or want to go Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 29% Very important 45% Top 2-Box 74% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 89% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 72% A C Slightly/Not (n=317) 66% A Housing assistance, foster care, or group homes for people with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 32% Very important 36% Top 2-Box 68% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 83% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 67% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 58% AB Foster care homes for children with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 31% Very important 35% Top 2-Box 66% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 80% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 64% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 56% AB Provision of personal assistants, who assist people with developmental disabilities, to enable them to live more independently, or as they choose Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 31% Very important 34% Top 2-Box 65% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 81% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 63% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 55% AB Subsidies to families to pay for extra costs of caring for children with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 28% Very important 25% Top 2-Box 52% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 71% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 49% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 42% AB Subsidies to enable adults with developmental disabilities to rent or purchase their own homes Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 29% Very important 22% Top 2-Box 51% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 68% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 49% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 41% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 31 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES: EDUCATION Most Minnesotans believe in the importance of education services for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Again, greater familiarity with developmental disabilities is correlated with higher importance ratings. Services Early childhood special education services (Pre-Kindergarten, birth to age 5) to help children with developmental disabilities prepare for school Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 24% Very important 54% Top 2-Box 79% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 88% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 81% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 68% AB Special education services for students with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 26% Very important 53% Top 2-Box 79% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 91% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 81% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 68% AB Services to help students with developmental disabilities transition from high school, to college or gainful employment Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 31% Very important 46% Top 2-Box 76% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 86% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 77% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 67% AB Individual teaching assistants who enable children with developmental disabilities to attend regular public school classes Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 28% Very important 40% Top 2-Box 69% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 79% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 71% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 58% AB Better access to post-secondary education opportunities (college, trade schools) Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 29% Very important 37% Top 2-Box 67% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 81% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 68% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 54% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 32 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES: EMPLOYMENT Most Minnesotans believe in the importance of employment services and supports for people with developmental disabilities; and again, as with other services/supports, greater familiarity is correlated with higher importance ratings. Services Employment services so that people with developmental disabilities can learn job skills Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 29% Very important 45% Top 2-Box 74% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 89% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 72% A C Slightly/Not (n=317) 66% A Employment services that help people with developmental disabilities get placed in jobs that reflect their interests & skills Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 32% Very important 36% Top 2-Box 68% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 83% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 67% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 58% AB Training services for employers to learn how to provide a welcoming work environment for people with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 31% Very important 35% Top 2-Box 66% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 80% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 64% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 56% AB Internships, apprenticeships or other employment opportunities designed specifically for people with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 31% Very important 34% Top 2-Box 65% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 81% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 63% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 55% AB On the job assistance, so people with developmental disabilities can work in regular businesses Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 28% Very important 25% Top 2-Box 52% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 71% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 49% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 42% AB Vocational counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities who earn less than minimum wage, to help them get a better paying job Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 29% Very important 22% Top 2-Box 51% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 68% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 49% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 41% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 33 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES: OTHER Minnesotans generally believe that the most important services that government and taxpayers can provide to people with developmental disabilities are: access to quality healthcare and protection to prevent abuse. Services Access to quality, coordinated healthcare services Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 27% Very important 54% Top 2-Box 81% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 91% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 81% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 72% AB Protection services to prevent abuse of people with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 23% Very important 56% Top 2-Box 79% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 91% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 81% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 67% AB Training and counseling services for parents of people with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 32% Very important 42% Top 2-Box 74% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 87% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 73% A C Slightly/Not (n=317) 66% A Research to learn about the causes of autism and other developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 28% Very important 45% Top 2-Box 74% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 87% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 73% A C Slightly/Not (n=317) 66% A Training for people with developmental disabilities, and/or their advocates, on how to exercise rights & speak up for themselves Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 29% Very important 43% Top 2-Box 72% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 86% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 73% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 60% AB Legal advice and representation for people with developmental disabilities Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 28% Very important 38% Top 2-Box 66% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 80% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 66% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 54% AB Programs that connect a parent with a child with developmental disabilities with another parent of a child with developmental disabilities for counseling and support Top 2-Box Importance Ratings - Total Sample (n=1,001) Somewhat important 29% Very important 36% Top 2-Box 64% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 75% BC B Somewhat (n=427) 64% AC C Slightly/Not (n=317) 55% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 34 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 Most Minnesotans (79%) believe that the state performs fair to good in providing needed quality of services to people with developmental disabilities. Thirteen percent rate the state's performance as better than good. From conversations with Partners in Policymaking graduates and experts who work with and advocate for people with developmental disabilities, it appears that those who receive government services and their advocates would give a lower performance rating than the majority of Minnesotans overall. "I give it a three because we are failing in so many ways. We are failing at getting the early intervention services. We are failing at getting enough people with disabilities employed. We are failing at getting them housing that they like. We're failing at getting them jobs that they like and will be successful at. There's such a tricky thing too where people with disabilities, if they make too much money, they lose the services they need. Why would we take that away from people? Why wouldn't we want them to be successful and more productive in society where if they do too well then they lose the services that are helping them survive in the first place?" - Partners in Policymaking Graduate "Government needs to do better at providing services. The overall benefit is young people with disabilities ending up with careers and pathways that contribute to a quality of life for themselves as well as being contributing members of society in a variety of different ways and feeling like they belong and are included and welcomed." - Industry expert All things considered, how would you rate the overall performance of Minnesota state government, or the state and its people as a whole, in providing needed quality services to people with developmental disabilities? Q17 1 Poor 1% 2 1% 3 Sub-par 3% 4 3% 5 Fair 22% 6 20% 7 Good 37% 8 9% 9 Excellent 4% Page 35 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 HOUSING SUPPORTS The respondents were shown the following statement regarding housing supports for people with developmental disabilities: The State of Minnesota currently places over 14,000 people with developmental disabilities in 4 person corporate foster care facilities. The cost is over $1 billion per year. Other states provide housing supports directly to people with disabilities so they can live in their own homes and choose their own providers. Some people believe the State of Minnesota should begin to shift from the 4-person corporate foster care model, to the more independent living approach, citing research showing that people with disabilities thrive better in homes of their own with only one or two roommates (usually 3 or fewer people). Others believe the State of Minnesota should stay with corporate foster care, saying they can provide a safer, more secure environment; and changing to the more independent living approach would be too disruptive to the lives of people with developmental disabilities. What is your opinion on this issue? Q18 Minnesota should provide housing supports directly to people with developmental disabilities, giving them more involvement in decisions regarding where they live, who they live with and who their care providers are. Total Sample (n=1,001) Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities 51% Very (n=257) 70% BC Somewhat (n=427) 52% AC Slightly/Not (n=317) 34% AB Minnesota should stay with the corporate foster care facilities, because they provide more stable and secure living environments for people with developmental disabilities. Total Sample (n=1,001) 17% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities Very (n=257) 14% Somewhat (n=427) 18% Slightly/Not (n=317) 16% I don't know, I don't have an opinion either way Total Sample (n=1,001) 33% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities Very (n=257) 16% BC Somewhat (n=427) 30% AC Slightly/Not (n=317) 50% AB ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 36 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 REASONS FOR DIRECT HOUSING SUPPORTS OR CORPORATE FOSTER CARE FACILITIES The most often mentioned reasons for preferring direct housing supports over the current corporate foster care approach, were all related to self determination, independence, productivity and overall quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Why do you think Minnesota should provide housing supports directly to people with developmental disabilities? Total Sample (n=507) They should have the right, freedom to choose 33% Best for individual/better quality of life 26% They will be more independent, productive, opportunities 22% Costs are too high for families to afford 6% Many are high functioning 4% Distrust the 4 person corporate foster care system/abuse 4% Should have the same access to housing supports as others who receive housing supports 4% Why do you think Minnesota should stay with the corporate foster care facilities? Total Sample (n=166) Too vulnerable, don't have the capacity to live on their own/safety/need supervision 23% More social, communal environment, better living 22% Don't fix what is not currently broken 18% Less expensive 12% They can still be independent and learn skills in group home setting 8% There are more important programs for government to spend money on 4% Cruel to disrupt their current situation 4% If living on own, greater chance of sexual, verbal, financial, emotional abuse 4% Too much government involvement is not good 4% Page 37 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 REPORTED ABUSE INCIDENTS The respondents were shown the following statement regarding investigations of abuse of people with developmental disabilities: There are many forms of abuse: physical, verbal, sexual, financial etc.; and unfortunately, abuse can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any age. In the past year there were 52,000 reports of abuse across all vulnerable populations in Minnesota. Of the 52,000 reports, only 1,046 reports were referred for investigation. And of those 1,046 reports, there were 789 investigations completed. Thinking again in terms of spending taxpayer's money, how important do you believe it is for government to investigate all reports of abuse of people with developmental disabilities? Q20 Total Sample (n=1,001) Very important 5 54% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 69% B Somewhat (n=427) 54% C Slightly/Not (n=317) 43% 4 25% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 21% B Somewhat (n=427) 28% C Slightly/Not (n=317) 26% Somewhat important 3 18% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 9% B Somewhat (n=427) 17% C Slightly/Not (n=317) 27% 2 2% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities A Very (n=257) 2% B Somewhat (n=427) 1% C Slightly/Not (n=317) 4% Not at all important 1 0% ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 38 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 PROPOSED ENHANCEMENT OF HOME HEALTHCARE PROGRAM The respondents were shown the following statement regarding compensation of home health workers who care for people with developmental disabilities: The State of Minnesota currently provides a home health program for people with disabilities, which in 2015 served 40,600 Minnesotans in their homes at an annual cost of $832 million. Currently the personal care assistants who provide care under the program are all paid the same rate ($10 to $12 an hour), regardless of the level of care needed. As a result, it is believed that caregivers are switching to clients who require less-demanding care. It has been proposed that home-care aides should get a 20 percent wage increase, amounting to $2 to $4 an hour, if they care for people with the more complex health needs, who are currently being underserved. About 3,000 people statewide would qualify for the new, enhanced level of care, according to state estimates. What is your opinion on this issue? Q20b I strongly believe the home healthcare program should be enhanced as proposed Total Sample (n=1,001) 36% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities Very (n=257) 53% BC Somewhat (n=427) 35% AC Slightly/Not (n=317) 24% AB I would tend to support the enhancement of the home healthcare program, if it's truly needed by those with the most severe disabilities 48% Total Sample (n=1,001) 48% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities Very (n=257) 38% BC Somewhat (n=427) 52% A Slightly/Not (n=317) 50% A I would tend to reject the idea that more taxpayers' money needs to be spent on providing in-home care services for people with disabilities Total Sample (n=1,001) 7% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities Very (n=257) 5% Somewhat (n=427) 7% Slightly/Not (n=317) 8% I don't know, I don't have an opinion either way Total Sample (n=1,001) 9% Familiarity w/ Developmental Disabilities Very (n=257) 4% Somewhat (n=427) 6% Slightly/Not (n=317) 19% ABC Indicates statistically significant differences between populations at the 95% confidence level. Page 39 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS Page 40 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS Attitudes towards people with developmental disabilities are generally positive Although there may have been some erosion in the strength of conviction in some of these beliefs, Minnesotans generally hold positive attitudes regarding all aspects of independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. However, on the following issues there was less certainty and agreement: - Should students with developmental disabilities be taught in the same classroom as other students? - Should most people with developmental disabilities be able to make major life decisions? - Should people with developmental disabilities be allowed to… -- Live on their own -- Have children -- Drink alcohol -- Vote - Are ADA requirements too excessive and costly for many businesses? - Is too much tax payer money being spent on people with developmental disabilities? Page 41 MN GCDD General Population Survey Q1 2017 | # 2373 Thank you Your MARKETRESPONSE contacts: Tom Pearson, Derek Pearson 1304 University Ave. NE Suite 304 Minneapolis, MN 55413 USA office: 612.379.1645 e-mail: t.pearson@marketresponse.com d.pearson@marketresponse.com web: www.marketresponse.com