Introduction to the Survey Series on Accessibility, American Sign Language - Video transcript
Introduction to the Survey Series on Accessibility, American Sign Language
The Survey Series on Accessibility (SSA) is a series of social surveys beginning in 2024. This project is collected as part of the Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) with the objective of producing detailed statistical information highlighting the lived experiences of specific population groups, as well as increased analytical insights on diverse groups of people.
Questionnaire content will focus on a variety of difficulties or barriers a person may experience within different areas of their daily lives. Results from this survey will provide important information on the experiences of individuals whose everyday activities are limited due to a long-term condition or disability and will help decision makers plan and evaluate services, programs and policies to better serve all people living in Canada. In addition, results will support the Federal Data and Measurement Strategy for Accessibility, aiming to help identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility in Canada.
The first survey of the series focuses on experiences with accessibility and employment.
The second survey of the series focuses on experiences with accessibility and information and communication technology.
The third survey of the series focuses on experiences with accessibility and travel.
What are the benefits of participating in this survey series?
These surveys aim to fill data gaps and data needs related to individuals living in Canada whose everyday activities are limited due to a long-term condition or disability and enable the Government of Canada to review and to carry out more equitable delivery of programs and services.
You will be helping us to implement a new method of data collection that will provide information on Canadian society more quickly and cost effectively.
Statistics Canada will publish highlights of the results on our website, and you will be informed of the results.
How will the survey series be conducted?
If you were selected to participate, we will either send you an invitation to the survey by email or a Statistics Canada interviewer will call you. Once you receive the email invitation, you will be able to complete the questionnaire online at your convenience.
The Survey Series on Accessibility involves conducting a series of 3 to 5 short surveys with the same group of respondents, including you. You will be contacted by email or telephone for a new survey every few months over approximately a period of one year. After that, we will no longer contact you for this survey series, except to provide the survey results to you.
A Statistics Canada interviewer may contact you by telephone if you do not complete the surveys online.
How was I selected?
You recently participated in the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) and provided contact information to participate in future surveys at Statistics Canada. Selecting people who have already participated in a Statistics Canada survey simplifies our data collection process.
Your participation is very important because you represent many other Canadians with characteristics similar to yours.
As part of the Survey Series on Accessibility, we are also looking to collect data from individuals living in Canada whose everyday activities are limited due to a long-term condition or disability who are often underrepresented in survey data.
Can I choose not to participate in the survey?
While we would greatly appreciate your participation, the SSA is voluntary.
Your participation is very important and will help Statistics Canada provide reliable and essential data that can have a direct impact on helping individuals living in Canada whose everyday activities are limited due to a long-term condition or disability. Your information is unique and cannot be replaced by someone else’s.
Each survey consists of approximately 20 questions and should only take around 10-20 minutes to complete.
Will my data be linked and shared?
To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the response burden, Statistics Canada will combine the information you provide with information from the Canadian Survey on Disability and other surveys within the Survey Series on Accessibility.
Statistics Canada may also combine the information you provide with other survey or administrative data sources.
How will my data be kept private and confidential?
Responses to this survey are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, which guarantees that all of your personal information will remain confidential and secure.
To find out more about the measures in place to safeguard the confidentiality of your information, visit Statistics Canada's Trust Centre.
Where can I find more information about the Survey Series on Accessibility?
For more information about the Survey Series on Accessibility, please visit the SSA Information for Survey Participants page.
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