Browsing by Subject "HANDS"

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    Analyzing the Trend in Engagement of IIACC Delegates in IIACC Quarterly meetings from June 2023 to June 2024
    (2024-05) Sanjeev, Samantha; Neal, Tiffany; Ogunmola, Botiwuoluwa; Swiezy, Naomi
    The Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC) is a collective stakeholder work group with primary mission to “facilitate the efficient and effective exchange of information on autism- related activities among the member agencies, and to leverage resources and experiences to address common issues and outcomes, and to fill identified gaps” (INformation Network, 2022). Established in 2005, the IIACC's work is guided by ongoing evaluations of statewide and regional needs through gap analyses, community input, and national data, with a 27% increase in 2022 compared to the previous period. Trend in IIACC engagement of IIACC meetings of 250 stakeholders were analyzed. Community Providers formed the largest group at 58.4% (146 individuals), followed by Family Members/Caregivers at 18.4% (46), Medical Providers at 11.2% (28), School Personnel at 6.4% (16), and Others at 5.6% (14). While June 2023, December 2023, and June 2024 saw relatively consistent attendance with 24, 22, and 19 participants respectively, March 2024 experienced a dramatic surge with 185 attendees. The analysis of IIACC meeting participation from June 2023 to June 2024 reveals consistent engagement which underscore the importance of the INformation Network in disseminating relevant information and engaging stakeholders. These insights can inform future strategies to enhance engagement and ensure the council's activities effectively meet the needs of its diverse stakeholders.
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    IIACC Stakeholder engagement and satisfaction levels from 2018-2024
    (2024-12-24) Guttikonda, Alekhya; Neal, Tiffany; Ogunmola, Botiwuoluwa; Swiezy, Naomi
    HANDS in Autism®, which facilitates Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC) IIACC, brings together stakeholders to support people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by fostering connections between educators, medical professionals, families, legislators and other stakeholders. This study analyzes post-event satisfaction survey data from IIACC events conducted between February 2018 and September 2024 to gain insights that will enhance future events. Over half (51.49%) of stakeholders are from the education sector, followed by healthcare (18.81%), family/community services (14.85%), and others (14.85%). 70.75% of attendees were returning participants most of whom reported being very satisfied with the events, a similar trend is also seen with first-time participants. Satisfaction surveys offer advantages such as understanding stakeholder needs, improving program quality, and enhancing community engagement through data-driven decisions. Analyzing stakeholder demographics and satisfaction trends provided actionable insights, highlighting the significance of engaging returning participants and attracting new ones.