This blog is about opportunities to add your input to various surveys on the National, State, and Local levels with various organizations, agencies and groups across Ohio.

• 📋The Coalition On Homelessness and Housing in Ohio is conducting its annual stakeholder survey to gather valuable feedback that helps show the needs, priorities, and experiences of those they serve and partner with. By participating, you can play a direct role in strengthening our programs and advancing our shared mission.
  ⏱️Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. The survey will close after Wednesday, Dec. 3. Survey Link
• Ohio DD Council Seeks Public Input on Draft 5-Year Plan on Developmental Disabilities
  The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council has approved a draft 5-Year Plan on Developmental Disabilities at their October meeting. The Council now seeks public feedback on the Goals and Objectives the Council has created for 2027-2031. Additionally, the Council is proposing to provide funding for 19 different grant projects. Each of the proposed projects, along with goals and objectives, can be found at this link: https://ddc.ohio.gov/projects-and-grants/five-year-state-plan/five-year-state-plan
  The Council began working on the draft plan in 2024 when it published a public survey seeking input on the needs in Ohio. More than 1,000 survey responses were received from Ohioans with developmental disabilities, family members and system stakeholders. Starting in early 2025, Council began evaluating the needs identified by Ohioans in the survey and developing goals and objectives to address those needs.
  Now, the Council seeks feedback on the plan it has created. Anyone can submit comments or feedback on the draft plan by submitting a completed survey. Surveys can be found by this link: https://form.jotform.com/253015784369060
  The deadline for all surveys is Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
• The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) invites waiver participants and their families to take part in this self-direction survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLSQ5FH). The survey will help DODD learn what you know about self-directed waiver services. The survey is open until December 12, 2025.
• Transportation Needs Survey Do you live in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, or Williams counties and have opinions on transportation in our counties? Take our survey by January 18 , 2026 to have your voice heard! Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/rmihWtCXSJStHSoy6
• Lorain County Transit Launches Community Survey to Shape the Future of Local Transportation
  Lorain County, OH – Lorain County Transit (LCT) is seeking residents’ input to help shape the future of public transportation. As part of the county’s Transportation Development Plan, LCT is gathering feedback to improve routes, expand service, and better meet the needs of riders across the community. Please find survey at this link
• Survey Invitation: Parents and Family Members of Ohio Adults with IDD
  You are invited to take part in a research study about how families make decisions with and for an adult family member who has an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD).
  Adults with IDD are also welcome to participate and share their own experiences.
  Each survey takes about 10–20 minutes. Anyone who completes a survey may choose to enter a raffle for a $50 digital gift card to Walmart or Amazon.
  Survey for parents/family members:
  https://bit.ly/Parent_Decisions
  Survey for adults with IDD:
  https://bit.ly/DecisionsSurvey
  See the flyers for additional details. Sharing your experiences can help improve the guidance and resources available to families across Ohio.
  This study is being conducted by Jeanne Novak, a professor at Bowling Green State University. Please contact her at jnovak@bgsu.edu with any questions.
• Survey Closing This Week – Help shape the future for Ohio families! Your family’s experiences matter more than ever. Your input can change the future for families like yours. Take a few minutes today to share what matters most. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/96JM7ZQ
• The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County:Community Feedback Survey Link
• Sharing on behalf of a student at Ohio State University conducting a study on the Mental Health Care Deaf individuals receive.
  Link to survey: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6QiDg9SxUXtABWm?Q_CHL=qr
  any questions email henderson.1246@buckeyemail.osu.edu.
• 🚒 📣Help Shape the Future Location of Harrison’s New Fire Station!
  The City of Harrison is asking for your input on potential locations for a new fire station. Community feedback is an important part of this planning process, and your perspective will help guide the next phase of this project.
  Please take a few minutes to review the options and share your thoughts. The survey is open to everyone who lives or works in Harrison.
  👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMZBWFZ
• The City of Geneva is looking for feedback as they continue to plan for the future of our city. If you’d like to have input please take a moment to fill out the survey.
  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGZD8LR
• Here is a survey from What’s Next Nelsonville, Ohio If you live in , work in, or just care about Nelsonville, please take it click link for survey .
• 🌈 Help strengthen LGBTQ+ health in Central Ohio!
  Pickaway County Public Health is helping spread the word about the Greater Columbus LGBTQ+ Community Health Needs Assessment, led by The Ohio State University, Columbus Public Health, and Franklin County Public Health.
  If you are:
  ✔️ 18 or older
  ✔️ Identify as LGBTQ+
  ✔️ Live or work in the greater Columbus area (Franklin + 6 surrounding counties)
  You’re invited to share your voice in a confidential 30-minute online survey.
  📝 Why participate?
  Your insight will help shape better health programs, services, and resources for LGBTQ+ people in our region. This is Central Ohio’s first-ever LGBTQ+ CHNA — your story matters!
  🎁 Participants can enter a raffle to win a $20, $50, or $100 gift card
  (1 in 4 chances of being selected!)
  📲 Learn more & take the survey:
  👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
  https://u.osu.edu/greatercolumbusinsight/
  Let’s work together to make Central Ohio safer, healthier, and more inclusive for everyone
• Mental Health America of Ohio (MHAOhio) is inviting Peer Recovery Supporters (PRS) across the Central Ohio area (Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Union Counties) to share some basic information about your PRS certification status and where you’re currently working.
  This short, voluntary survey helps us understand the current landscape of PRS roles — where people are placed, what kinds of settings they’re working in, and what support might be needed.
  🎁 Peers who complete the survey by December 31st will be entered to win a prize! Winners announced by email at the beginning of each month. (Must include full name and email in survey and be in the Central Ohio area to be entered into the raffle)
  Your input will help us strengthen and grow the PRS network within Central Ohio. It takes less than 5 minutes! We appreciate all the hard work you are doing and thank you for your time in taking this survey.
  Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9BKPu8AWb02SOFel-WVEVdve6mB1ldxAuylao0zVL6pUNVpZSU9ZOTVLWU1GUEZHUE5OSVRaUUZKSS4u
• The Delaware County Workforce Alliance (DCWA) is conducting a community survey about childcare needs and we need your input! Lack of access to quality, affordable childcare can be an impediment for those seeking good jobs and for those looking to hire good employees! The DCWA — a working group of local educators, businesses, public officials and nonprofits — is coordinated by the Delaware County Office of Economic Development and is dedicated to finding solutions. Click here to take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxhUD_ceoV3yQ50Jjs6Wm-sq2Cs3mX0uXUY3Ls509h8y6b8w/viewform
• Help Shape the Future of Sandusky County!
  Sandusky County is updating its comprehensive plan, which serves as a roadmap for our community’s future. This plan helps guide decisions on community growth, revitalization, quality of life, and public projects.
  We need your voice! Your input is crucial to ensure this plan reflects the public’s interests. We invite all residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate by completing a brief online survey.
  The survey asks for your feedback on community growth, local priorities, and your overall quality of life in Sandusky County.
  Your feedback will directly help elected officials coordinate projects, allocate resources, and develop services that matter most to you.
  You can also find the survey link on the public notices page of the county’s website at https://loom.ly/jQSBThw
  Thank you for helping to shape the future of Sandusky County!
• Worthington neighbors, we need your voice. 🗣️
  Community Choices is your chance to help shape the future of our city in a way that works for your life, your family, and your busy schedule.
  We’re checking in to make sure we heard you correctly. Jump in, rate and refine the draft principles based on what the community has already shared, and help choose the look and vibe of the places you care about most.
  It only takes a few minutes and you can do it anytime before December 19, 2025. Quick, easy, and genuinely impactful.
  ➡️ Make your voice count at: https://worthingtontogether.org/community-choices/
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