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Hello! As the nation's largest minority — comprising almost 50 million individuals— people with disabilities contribute to diversity yet there are few research studies in scholarly journals about the workplace needs of people with disabilities. In fact, many articles about workplace diversity exclude disabilities. I am seeking people with a disability or disabilities to answer 17 questions about their current or previous experiences in the workplace. This information will be used in my graduate research study designed to help people with disabilities have better workplace experiences. Your identity and answers are confidential. It will take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Your participation is completely voluntary There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important to learn your opinions because the research about this subject is extremely limited.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. The thank you reward for people who submit responses to this survey by March 8, 2015 - a gift card drawing with good odds: three (3) random winners of $30 Amazon Gift cards. For people completing this survey after March 8, 2015, there will be one thank you drawing for one (1) $25 Amazon gift card. As this survey get circulated further the thank you gifts may grow again. I am truly grateful to all who participate, If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, please contact Lisa Johnstone at 734-316-5243 or by email.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Start the survey by clicking on the Continue button below. Please answer the questions as they relate to you and your circumstances. If you are not currently working, use these questions in the context of your most recent employer. If you are self-employed, please consider the questions related to when you worked for another company. Thank you! |
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Which of the following best describes you.
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| From this list, what do you feel is the primary challenge for people with disabilities in the workplace? Select only one |
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| From this list, which of the following is the biggest barrier you have experienced in the workplace as a person with a disability or disabilities? |
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| Do you agree with this statement? People with disabilities are better off hiding their disability at work so that supervisors won’t have reason to question their value to the organization. |
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| Do you agree with this statement? Workers with disabilities have a responsibility to talk about their disability in the workplace so that their employer/co-workers can learn and the workplace can improve for other workers with disabilities in the future. |
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| Do you agree with this statement? Overall, my supervisors have been easier on me when evaluating my performance because of my disability. |
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| Have you ever had a supervisor that doubted your value, performance, and/or abilities specifically because of your disability / disabilities? |
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| Have you ever felt that your employer wanted you to voluntarily leave your job (quit) mainly because of your disability or disabilities? |
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| Have any of your workplaces (current or in the past) provided disability or disability awareness training for staff? If you are seeking your first job, select "no" |
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| Do you believe the disability or disability awareness training helped improve your experiences in the workplace? |
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| Which of the following example disability training topics do you believe would improve your experiences in the workplace? Check all that apply |
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| If a workplace wanted to create a welcoming environment for people with disabilities, what knowledge, skills, and abilities would supervisors, human resources staff, and top leaders need? | | |
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| Do you believe your work life would improve if your supervisor, leaders, and other co-workers knew the personal story about you and your disability (or disabilities) and how it impacts your daily life and work life? |
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| Do you believe your work life would improve if your supervisor, leaders, and other co-workers knew true stories about other people with disabilities, and how it impacts their daily life and work life? |
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| To be included in the prize drawing for one of three (3) $30 Amazon gift cards, please provide your name and email address in the space below. We promise - your response to this question will not be associated with your responses to the other questions. The data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. Thank you!!
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| (Optional) Describe your dream workplace: includes things such as supervisor qualities, physical work environment, work culture, opportunities, attitudes, etc. | | |
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| (Optional) Please use the space below for additional thoughts and to comment on this survey | | |
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