National Core Indicators
National Core Indicators™
National Core Indicators (NCI)™ is a voluntary effort by public developmental disabilities agencies to measure and track their own performance.
The core indicators are standard measures used across states to assess the outcomes of services provided to individuals and families. Indicators address key areas of concern including employment, rights, service planning, community inclusion, choice, and health and safety.
NCI™ is a collaboration of participating states, HSRI, and NASDDDS.
Featured Core Indicators
Feels Lonely
Indicator: The proportion of people who feel lonely
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Individuals were asked if they feel lonely and, if so, how often.
To see a more detailed chart, select "Create a Chart" below. Select "View NCI States" if you would like to see a particular state's public NCI page.
Person has Paid Job in the Community
The proportion of people who have a job in the community
Person has Paid Job in the Community
Indicator: The proportion of people who have a job in the community
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Examples of a paid job in a community-based setting include supported employment, competitive employment, enclave, or work crew.
To see a more detailed chart, select "Create a Chart" below. Select "View NCI States" if you would like to see a particular state's public NCI page.
Allowed to Use Phone or Internet at Any Time
The proportion of people whose basic rights are respected by others
Allowed to Use Phone or Internet at Any Time
Indicator: The proportion of people whose basic rights are respected by others.
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Individuals and proxy respondents (e.g., family members) were asked if the individuals who use the phone and internet do so without restrictions.
To see a more detailed chart, select "Create a Chart" below. Select "View NCI States" if you would like to see a particular state's public NCI page.
Helped Make Their Service Plan
The proportion of people who were involved in creating their service plan
Helped Make Their Service Plan
Indicator: The proportion of people who were involved in creating their service plan
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states. Individuals who had a service plan were asked if they were involved in creating it.
<To see a more detailed chart, select "Create a Chart" below. Select "View NCI States" if you would like to see a particular state's public NCI page.
Ever Afraid at Home
The proportion of people who report they feel safe in their home, neighborhood, workplace, day program, or other daily activity
Ever Afraid at Home
Indicator: The proportion of people who report they feel safe in their home, neighborhood, workplace, day program, or other daily activity.
The data from this chart was collected from adults with developmental disabilities receiving services from all participating NCI states.
To see a more detailed chart, select "Create a Chart" below. Select "View NCI States" if you would like to see a particular state's public NCI page.
NCI Blog
Case Examples: NCI Data for Quality Improvement
HSRI President Val Bradley put together some hypothetical Case Examples that examine a hypothetical process and course of action taken by a state to address the issues of Guardianship and Abuse/Neglect. Check them out here: Case Example: Guardianship Case Example:…
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Beyond the Survey: The Impact of NCI in Arizona
Check out this video from the NCI team in AZ. This is from their press release: "National Core Indicators (NCI) listens to individuals with developmental disabilities and their experiences so agencies like DDD can provide the best services to them. But the NCI survey does more than…