TOTAL 175 159 334 Representative Participant Comments Agree: a functional assessment would provide an accurate assessment “Requiring of an [applicant’s] eligibility.” that individuals with knowledge about functional skills such as an OT “I [Occupational Therapist], PT [Physical Therapist], or O&M [Orientation & Mobility] specialist should definitely be looking at the needs of the individuals.” No Opinion: feel that the current process used to determine METROLift eligibility is “I satisfactory. However, I do feel that including the functional assessment as an option may be helpful.” Disagree/Strongly Disagree: disagree because the disability may not always be apparent at the same “I time of day. Privacy is important, and I don't want to share my disability with strangers.” won't reflect the true conditions of the city condition that “Assessment could affect ability to use the service/ fixed route service. Equipment often does not work, drivers don't know how to use it, or bus is full.” Comments Summarized by Category Consider Functional Assessment for Eligibility Functional assessment is a good idea 19 Current METROLift system is good; functional assessment is not required 15 Doctor knows the individual best; personal physician should determine 13 individual's eligibility Questions about how the functional assessment process will work 9 Functional assessment needs to take into account a variety of situations 8 and the differences in individual ability Functional assessment is a good idea only if the professional is qualified 8
TOTAL 175 159 334 Representative Participant Comments Agree: “Requiring a functional assessment would provide an accurate assessment of an [applicant’s] eligibility.” “I that individuals with knowledge about functional skills such as an OT [Occupational Therapist], PT [Physical Therapist], or O&M [Orientation & Mobility] specialist should definitely be looking at the needs of the individuals.” No Opinion: “I feel that the current process used to determine METROLift eligibility is satisfactory. However, I do feel that including the functional assessment as an option may be helpful.” Disagree/Strongly Disagree: “I disagree because the disability may not always be apparent at the same time of day. Privacy is important, and I don't want to share my disability with strangers.” “Assessment won't reflect the true conditions of the city condition that could affect ability to use the service/ fixed route service. Equipment often does not work, drivers don't know how to use it, or bus is full.” Comments Summarized by Category Consider Functional Assessment for Eligibility Functional assessment is a good idea 19 Current METROLift system is good; functional assessment is not required 15 Doctor knows the individual best; personal physician should determine individual's eligibility 13 Questions about how the functional assessment process will work 9 Functional assessment needs to take into account a variety of situations and the differences in individual ability 8 Functional assessment is a good idea only if the professional is qualified 8
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