Needs Assessment for USAID Independent Living Program 2021

The 2021 Needs Assessment for USAID Independent Living Program in Georgia surveyed people with disabilities and their caregivers to identify their most urgent needs. It focused on access to services (like personal assistance, psychological help, and vocational training), assistive devices (such as wheelchairs and hearing aids), and home adaptations. The goal was to inform future programs by highlighting gaps in support for independent living. Needs Assessment for USAID Independent Living Program was conducted by Caucasus Research Resource Centers (CRRC) in 2021. The McLain Association for Children (MAC) Georgia, Coalition for Independent Living (CIL), and National Association of Local Government Authorities of Georgia (NALAG) are implementing the Independent Living Program in Georgia (ILPG). The Program aims, "To support independent living of persons with disabilities through evidence-based advocacy and sustainable service provision." It is conducted in six municipalities, including Lagodekhi, Telavi, Ozurgeti, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, and Batumi. CRRC Georgia carried out a needs assessment in each of the municipalities. Population: Survey respondents were selected from the list that MAC and CIL provided. Sample Design: Convenience sample Sample Size: 707 respondents. Response rate: 79.4%. Survey mode: Computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI). Interview languages: Georgian Fieldwork Dates: September 9, 2021 to September 16, 2021. Contact for more Information: [e-mail]