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Survey: “What Do You Wish Others Knew?”

Designed by Leah Triana

Your voice matters. This survey aims to understand what you wish others knew about your disability or your experience living with one. Your responses are anonymous and help us build a more informed, inclusive community. The following are all the survey questions for your reference.

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Section 1: Experiences & Perceptions

  1. What do you wish others understood better about your disability or your experience living with one?
    Short answer
  2. What is the biggest misconception people have about your disability?
    Short answer
  3. How comfortable are you discussing your disability with others (friends, classmates, coworkers)?
    • Very comfortable
    • Somewhat comfortable
    • Neutral
    • Somewhat uncomfortable
    • Very uncomfortable
  1. Which areas do you feel people misunderstand the most? (Select all that apply)
    • My abilities
    • My limitations
    • My needs
    • My independence
    • My communication
    • My cognitive process
    • The invisibility of my disability
    • Other: ___
  1. Has someone ever made assumptions about you because of your disability?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Prefer not to say

If yes: What assumptions did they make? (Short answer)

Section 2: Support & Inclusion

  1. What actions from others help you feel supported or understood?
    Short answer
  2. What actions from others make you feel misunderstood or unsupported?
    Short answer
  3. What would you like educators, classmates, coworkers, or community members to do differently to be more inclusive?
    Short answer
  4. How well do you feel society accommodates your disability?
    • Very well
    • Adequately
    • Not very well
    • Not at all
    • Prefer not to say
  1. What would make everyday environments more accessible or comfortable for you?
    Short answer

Section 3: Identity & Visibility

  1. Is your disability visible or invisible?
    • Visible
    • Invisible
    • Both
    • Prefer not to say
  1. Does the visibility of your disability affect how people treat you? If yes, how?
    Short answer
  2. Do you feel pressure to hide or downplay your disability?
    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • No
    • Prefer not to say

Section 4: Optional Demographics

  1. Age group:
    • Under 18
    • 18–24
    • 25–34
    • 35–44
    • 45–54
    • 55+
    • Prefer not to say
  1. Type of disability (select any you are comfortable sharing):
    • Physical
    • Cognitive
    • Learning
    • Developmental
    • Mental health–related
    • Sensory (e.g., vision, hearing)
    • Chronic illness
    • Other: ___
    • Prefer not to say
  1. Anything else you would like to share?
    Open response