Waiting List

Needs assessment questionnaire (NAQ)

The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) uses a needs assessment questionnaire (NAQ) to determine the critical needs of individuals waiting for services. The validated tool was created by University of Utah researchers with input from individuals, families and partners. Links to more information about the NAQ can be found below.

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Moving off the waiting list and into services

If funding becomes available, individuals on the waiting list will be notified by a DSPD intake worker that they are being brought into services. They will then be able to select a support coordinator and begin receiving services once everything is processed. For more information on services available and delivery models, please visit DSPD Services

Help offered to those on the waiting list

Changes to Utah Code 26B-6-402 have clarified that DSPD is allowed to use certain funds for short-term limited services programs, to provide services to a limited amount of people on the waiting list.

These services are available only to the extent DSPD has money which has been appropriated from the legislature and may be limited based upon the amount of money given.

Services which DSPD may provide include:

• Respite care
• Service brokering
• Family skill building and preservation classes

These services are available only to the extent DSPD has money which has been appropriated from the legislature and may be limited based upon the amount of money given.