NCIL Stakeholder Survey

Email your completed responses to comments@ncil.org by June 4, 2022.

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About this survey

This brief survey is for members and non-members. Your feedback will help guide us on our transformation journey as we understand the needs of our stakeholders.  

NCIL Mission and Purpose

NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.  NCIL represents thousands of organizations and individuals including: individuals with disabilities, Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.

* 1. Which of the following best describes your current affiliation with NCIL?

[  ] I am an individual member
[  ] My SILC is a member
[  ] My CIL is a member
[  ] No, I have never been a member
[  ] I dropped my membership
[  ] My "other" organization is a member
If you selected "other" or have a different affiliation, please indicate below: 

2. How would you describe yourself?  Check all that apply.

[  ] American Indian or Alaska Native
[  ] Asian
[  ] Black or African American
[  ] Hispanic, Latinx, Spanish
[  ] Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
[  ] White
[  ] Prefer not to answer
[  ] Other (please specify): 

3. Please tell us your age group.

[  ] Under 25
[  ] 25-34
[  ] 35-44
[  ] 45-54
[  ] 55-64
[  ] 65+

4. When considering joining an organization like NCIL, what member benefits are most important to you?  Please rank the following in order of importance.

Note: We know all of these benefits are important. This question asks you to rank these benefits from 1 to 9. You can assign a number to each or drag and drop the items to your preferred order. Put them in the order from most important (1) to least important (9).

[  ] Advocating for the Independent Living Program at a national level, in Washington DC.
[  ] Advocating for broader disability rights at a national level, in Washington DC.
[  ] Providing me with timely updates on legislative actions.
[  ] Access to training that is relevant and at a discounted rate.
[  ] Reduced rates on conference attendance.
[  ] Member benefits like discounted rates on insurance. 
[  ] Webinars that educate me on policy and advocacy for Independent Living.
[  ] Continuing education units for my professional credential.
[  ] Opportunity to join a committee or the Board of Directors.

5. If the member benefit that is most important to you is not listed above, please describe it:

6. If you are not a member of NCIL, what is the one most important thing NCIL could do to have you join?

7. Do you have additional comments?

8. Do you have any questions for NCIL? 

END SURVEY. Email your responses to comments@ncil.org.