• Introduction to the Access AmeriCorps Checklist
• Pre-Post Service Questionnaire-Disability Section
• USFS Accessibility Condition Survey
• Commonly Referenced Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines

Appendix C: Additional Tools

II. Pre-Post Service Questionnaire-Disability Section:

The Utah Conservation Corps distributed a questionnaire to all members on the first day of service and final day of service. The responses were compared and changes in member awareness and understanding of disability legislation, services, and etiquette were noted. This tool was also used to determine whether or not inclusion was actually happening. The UCC attempted to measure changes in attitude, social interactions, and friendships as an indicator of inclusion. The following disability-related questions can be inserted into your existing member pre and post service questionnaire.

1. I find it hard to make friends with people who are different from me.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
2. The idea of working on a crew made up of persons with and without disabilities makes me nervous.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
3. I believe that a person with a disability can make important contributions as a member of a Conservation Corps crew.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
4. The primary role of crew members WITHOUT disabilities is to help crewmembers who have disabilities.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
5. People with and without disabilities are really more similar than different.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
6. Serving on the Conservation Corps crew is a great way to show others what I can do.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
7. Serving on the Conservation Corps crew is a good way to make new friends.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
8. Together, crew members with and without disabilities can make a difference.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
9. I am aware of community resources for persons with disabilities.
   • STRONGLY AGREE
   • AGREE
   • DISAGREE
   • STRONGLY DISAGREE
   • NOT SURE
10. A person’s disability is their greatest handicap.
    • STRONGLY AGREE
    • AGREE
    • DISAGREE
    • STRONGLY DISAGREE
    • NOT SURE

Open-Ended Questions:

1. Cite one or more laws that assure the rights of citizens with disabilities to have the same opportunities as citizens without disabilities.
2. What percentage (or number or ratio) of people in the United States is estimated to have a disability?
3. What do you think “Temporarily Able-Bodied” means?
4. What is the most appropriate way to address people with disabilities when talking about them to others?
5. What does “Inclusion” mean to you?

During your UCC interview and subsequent term of service, did you experience any of the following barriers to successful completion of service?

• ___ Possible or actual loss of benefits
• ___ Physical barriers/program accessibility
• ___ Problems with transportation
• ___ Health or physical limitations
• ___ Lack of education or training
• ___ Lack of work experience
• ___ Problems obtaining housing
• ___ Communication barriers
• ___ Corpsmember attitudes
• ___ Limited amount of hours you can physically work
• ___ Other

Please comment on any items checked above:

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