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Laredo committee to adapt statewide survey to map local disability service gaps
Summary
Committee members agreed to adapt a statewide needs‑assessment survey to Laredo, using a 23‑category instrument and REDCap dashboards, with organizers estimating analysis will take three to six months and exploring university partnerships for methodology and staffing.
The Laredo Community Disability Committee agreed to pursue a local needs assessment to identify services and gaps for residents with disabilities, adapting a longer statewide instrument for the city.
Speaker 1 introduced the proposal to use a version of a 60‑page statewide survey that covered 23 categories of services and supports — from early intervention and developmental screening to long‑term care and transportation — and shrink it to focus on local needs. The speaker said the original survey had been sent…
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