Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Accessibility Secretariat has engaged Quorus Consulting Group to conduct a survey measuring Canadians’ awareness and experiences with accessibility and disability issues. The results of the survey will be used to help shape future federal accessibility policy.
CHHA has been asked to invite members of our network to participate in the portion of the study targeting Canadians with disabilities, with the understanding that everyone benefits when we are able to fully participate in our communities and workplaces because they are physically, socially and attitudinally accessible and inclusive.
This portion of the study is open to all Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who have had a disability in the past or are currently living with a disability.
The survey should take about 15 minutes of your time, depending on how much feedback you want to provide. Your decision to participate is up to you and will not affect your relationship with the Government of Canada or the services they provide you in any way. The information you provide will be managed according to the requirements of the Privacy Act. The final report on the survey will be available to the public through Library and Archives Canada, and shared with the disability community.
Quorus will be accepting survey submissions from May 28 to June 28, 2019. There are many ways you can participate in the survey:
- You can complete the fully accessible online version of the survey by clicking on the following link: Canadians’ awareness and experiences with accessibility and disability issues
- You can schedule a telephone interview by calling the following toll-free number: 1-866-875-5470. You will be prompted to leave a message describing when you would like to be called by an interviewer.
- You can use your VRS, IP relay or TTY service to call the toll-free number: 1-866-875-5470 to schedule a telephone interview. When you are prompted to leave a message, please include your VRS, IP relay or TTY contact number, preferred language and time you would like to be called by an interviewer.
- You can also email discussions@quorusconsulting.com to request a VRS, IP relay or TTY interview. In your email please include the following information:
- If requesting VRS, your preferred language (ASL or LSQ) and your VRS contact number.
- If requesting IP relay or TTY, your preferred language and service contact number.
- You can request or download a paper copy, braille paper copy, digital braille, or DAISY version of the questionnaire by visiting: www.quorusconsultations.com or by emailing discussions@quorusconsulting.com
The team at Quorus and at ESDC want to thank you for your involvement in helping to shape the future of accessibility in Canada. Feel free to share the information about this survey with other people who might be interested in participating.
