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0(184'; <br /> Summary of Findings <br /> The summary group listed barriers alphabetically within <br /> categories, such as "Highest Priority" , "Very High Priority" , etc. , <br /> in order to avoid any numerical ranking. It was felt that numeri- <br /> cal ranking of these most significant barriers would give a mis- <br /> leading impression that criteria and understandings of the <br /> problems were uniform from group to group or appropriate for all <br /> barriers or problems. Therewsm difficulty in weighing the <br /> relative importance Of the severity of a problem to an individual, <br /> as opposed to a problem that affects a large number. <br /> A. Richest Priority Barriers <br /> - Economic and Financial Problems/Living in Poverty <br /> Affects all age groups and was of high concern to all age-group <br /> committees. <br /> - Lack of Employment Opportunities <br /> Highest priority for 13-13; 19-25; 26-60; also relevant for 60+. <br /> B. High Priority Barriers <br /> These problems, though not consistently ranked highest across <br /> all age groups, were of high concern to 3 or more. <br /> - Handicapped/Disability and Incapacitating. Medical Condition <br /> - Housing Problems <br /> - Lack of Child Care <br /> - Lack of Transportation <br /> - Lack of Information and Referral <br /> C. Very High Prioritvfor Certain Age Groups <br /> These barriers were ranked by at least one age group as their <br /> first or second priority, but were either not of concern to the <br /> other groups, or were relatively low priorities. <br /> - Discrimination (0-6; 7-12) <br /> - Home Care (60+) <br /> - Lack of Training or Education and Low Skill Level (19-25) <br /> - Poor Parent-Child Relations 7-12; 13-18) <br /> The age groups went beyond these 11 high priorities to identify <br /> 16 other problems which they ranked in their top 10 or 11. Many <br /> more problem areas were identified for concern, but this study <br /> was aimed at identifying major concerns. <br /> The citizen groups did not identify any significant duplication <br /> of services. While services seem to be available to address many <br /> problems, there were many gaps identified in a variety of areas. <br /> This study indicates broad community needs, and provides a <br /> necessary first step to assist with further problem definition. <br /> Determination of the responsibilities for implementation among the <br /> public and private sectors is needed. <br />