A survey for providers of employment services that asked about the types of employment services offered (both government contracted and non government funded) and their experiences and perspectives on barriers and trends A survey for disabled people that asked about types of employment services and supports they used and their experiences and perspectives on barriers and trends. It is important to note that while there are parallels in the question areas in both surveys, it was beyond the scope of the work to develop or undertake the survey in a manner that would have enabled a direct comparison between service provider and disabled peoples’ responses. 2. Methodology Survey for providers Questions areas for the survey group were initially identified by the Improving Existing Employment Services group. A subgroup formatted the questions and revised the survey from feedback respondents who trialled the survey. Agreement was then obtained from the wider group. The Provider Survey was conducted using the online survey tool, Survey Monkey. Questions covered the types of employment services offered and where, how these services were contracted and funded, the age range of people services worked with, addressing barriers, labour market trends and changes noticed in what employers required, suggested changes to government contracts and processes to improve outcomes for people using employment services. Most questions asked respondents to select from a list of options with comment boxes in each section if they wanted to comment further. Survey for disabled people The Survey was written and developed by the representative group to ensure that it was relevant and accessible to everyone in the disability community. It was conducted in Survey Monkey, with both Easy Read and Screen Reader accessible versions. The Survey was also available in accessible formats, including Sign Language, Braille, and Easy Read. As previously noted the question asked in this survey paralleled the areas in the provider survey. Respondents were asked about their experiences in areas that included their support needs, services used, barriers to accessing support and getting and keeping job, their current work situation and any changes. Most questions asked respondents to select from a list of options with comment boxes in each section if they wanted to comment further. A copy of the Disabled People and Provider surveys are attached to this report. Confidentiality For both surveys people were not asked to provide information that would identify the respondent or organization unless they indicated that they were happy to be contacted. For service providers this was if they were happy to be contacted about any further details about innovative approaches they discussed in the survey. An independent contractor was employed
A survey for providers of employment services that asked about the types of employment services offered (both government contracted and non government funded) and their experiences and perspectives on barriers and trends A survey for disabled people that asked about types of employment services and supports they used and their experiences and perspectives on barriers and trends. It is important to note that while there are parallels in the question areas in both surveys, it was beyond the scope of the work to develop or undertake the survey in a manner that would have enabled a direct comparison between service provider and disabled peoples’ responses. 2. Methodology Survey for providers Questions areas for the survey group were initially identified by the Improving Existing Employment Services group. A subgroup formatted the questions and revised the survey from feedback respondents who trialled the survey. Agreement was then obtained from the wider group. The Provider Survey was conducted using the online survey tool, Survey Monkey. Questions covered the types of employment services offered and where, how these services were contracted and funded, the age range of people services worked with, addressing barriers, labour market trends and changes noticed in what employers required, suggested changes to government contracts and processes to improve outcomes for people using employment services. Most questions asked respondents to select from a list of options with comment boxes in each section if they wanted to comment further. Survey for disabled people The Survey was written and developed by the representative group to ensure that it was relevant and accessible to everyone in the disability community. It was conducted in Survey Monkey, with both Easy Read and Screen Reader accessible versions. The Survey was also available in accessible formats, including Sign Language, Braille, and Easy Read. As previously noted the question asked in this survey paralleled the areas in the provider survey. Respondents were asked about their experiences in areas that included their support needs, services used, barriers to accessing support and getting and keeping job, their current work situation and any changes. Most questions asked respondents to select from a list of options with comment boxes in each section if they wanted to comment further. A copy of the Disabled People and Provider surveys are attached to this report. Confidentiality For both surveys people were not asked to provide information that would identify the respondent or organization unless they indicated that they were happy to be contacted. For service providers this was if they were happy to be contacted about any further details about innovative approaches they discussed in the survey. An independent contractor was employed