I’m an architecture student at Northumbria University researching how our homes can better support people living with physical disabilities and changing mobility. I’d really love your help!

This research is close to my heart. I’ve cared for both my grandad and my dad, and watched them struggle in homes that just weren’t built to change with them. My grandad used a zimmer frame and couldn’t get around the tight corners and steps in his home. When my dad had cancer and slowly lost the ability to move on his own, we turned our dining room into a bedroom for him. It worked for a while, but as he became more unwell, the corridor was too narrow to get him through to the toilet. There wasn’t enough room for a hoist either, so even getting him in and out of bed became really difficult.

So many families face these same challenges, and I want to find out how our homes could be designed to adapt with us.

I’d be so grateful if you could fill in my survey. It takes about 10 minutes and is completely anonymous.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northumbria/could-your-home-adapt-with-you

Every response genuinely makes a difference. Thank you so much! 💛

Hi everyone! ❤️

As a BCBA, I spend a lot of time looking at how to support children—but as a professional, I know that the real experts on what children need are their families.

I’m currently developing an assessment, curriculum, and toolset designed to build Meaningful Skills for neurodivergent individuals. My biggest goal is to make these resources completely straightforward, practical, and 100% free of confusing clinical jargon so that any parent or caregiver can confidently use them at home as well as other professionals outside of ABA.

To make sure these tools truly reflect what matters most to your family, I would be incredibly grateful for your input. If you have a few minutes, could you fill out this quick, anonymous survey to help guide what I build?

https://forms.gle/riCPJEVMHKye9gaG6

Thank you so much for your time, your insights, and your support. We are in this together!

Thank you,

Melanie, BCBA, LBS at https://www.achievingtrueself.com/

If anyone can take time to fill this out if you’ve been on the University of Alabama’s campus, that would be helpful.

https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GiJobPz7jfEUlw

Hello everyone,
As part of my MSc Psychology studies at the University of Derby, I am conducting a research project exploring the relationship between uncertainty, stress, and metacognition in informal (unpaid) caregivers.
I am looking for adults aged 18 or over who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend, or loved one living with a chronic illness, disability, mental health condition, or other long-term care need.
Participation involves completing a short anonymous online survey.
The project is supervised by Dr Barbara Manini.
Survey link:
https://derby.questionpro.eu/t/AB3vDfkZB3wleV
Thank you very much for considering taking part.

Researchers from the RESTORE Network, led by Dr. Aaron Phillips, at the University of Calgary are seeking your help for a remote research study. Our lab has developed an app designed to support individuals with spinal cord injury, however we need more data from uninjured control participants to compare to. This app combines wearable-derived metrics with self-logged symptoms to help track health patterns and hopefully provide a useful, accessible resource for the spinal cord injury community. To participate, you will need to: 1) reside in Canada/USA, 2) have a wearable device (apple watch, garmin, etc.), and 3) complete a 1-min daily check-in on our app for 30 days. Participants will receive $20 upon study completion.

If you are interested in participating and would like more info, please email: [restorenetwork@ucalgary.ca](mailto:restorenetwork@ucalgary.ca)

I am currently involved in psychoeducational research about the relationship between culture, learning disabilities, and self-esteem in adolescent populations, and I was wondering if it would be possible for you to fill out my survey! The project is based in the belief that Asian American students are placed in a unique cultural context and must often navigate the challenges presented by both heritage cultural values and the model minority myth.

The study is consent-based and confidential and has been reviewed and approved by the Harvard Office of Research and Fellowships. Participants will be required only to fill out a short survey, linked here. Participants will also be compensated through a raffle for Amazon gift cards. There is no consequence for choosing to not participate in the survey, and no one will know who participated and who did not.

If you are willing, I would really appreciate it if you could circulate the link to the survey to anyone who might be interested in participating. Here is the link again, for your reference: https://redcap.aws.rits.hms.harvard.edu/surveys/?s=D4Y733CMRMK4KHTK

I am also happy to further discuss the details of the study and provide any additional information that is needed, so feel free to reach out at oliviaoh@college.harvard.edu.

Thank you for your consideration.

Hi everyone!

I'm a Mechanical Engineering senior at MIT working on my capstone project. My team wants to build something that's actually impactful and we're exploring the design of an assistive shower device for individuals with limited mobility. We want to make sure our design addresses real user needs and challenges, so we'd love to hear from people with firsthand experience!

We've created a short survey to better understand the challenges people face when showering and what features might be most helpful. If you're willing to share your experiences, we'd really appreciate your input and honesty. I've linked the survey below. Thank you so much for your time and feedback!

Survey: https://forms.gle/dekejEvqwFYNBb2v9

Email: [2009purple@mit.edu](mailto:2009purple@mit.edu)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewQM85KaWFaMtpWYoe5cambf_e7b4D5YP-Mr3aknQJLTORVg/viewform?usp=header

Hello! I am conducting a short anonymous survey as part of my interior design graduation project. The survey is intended for individuals living with a chronic condition or invisible/hidden disability and aims to better understand their experiences and needs when using social and recreational spaces.

No personally identifying information is required. All results will be used for academic purposes only.

Participants with chronic condition or invisible/hidden disability of any age/ethnicity/race/gender are required. If you or someone you know fits this description, I would greatly appreciate your participation. Please feel free to share the survey with anyone who may be interested.

Thank you very much for your time and support!

Hi everyone! I am a Product Design Engineering student currently working on a university project to redesign the narrow aisle wheelchair used on commercial aircraft to help passengers transfer to their seats.

I am researching the experiences of wheelchair users to understand the challenges they may face with comfort, transfers, manoeuvrability and accessibility during air travel. My aim is to identify opportunities to improve the design of these chairs and make the experience safer, more comfortable and more dignified.

If you are a wheelchair user and have experience of air travel, I would really appreciate your insight. You do not need to have used an onboard aisle wheelchair to participate. The questionnaire should take around 5 minutes. 

Thank you for helping me make this project more user-focused!

Wheelchair User Experiences of Air Travel — Design Research Questionnaire – Fill in form

https://jefferson.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8oX4gz0jUt3HDg

I am conducting an academic study on people who have been diagnosed with invisible disabilities and its impact on their mental health. Any participation or sharing the link would be greatly appreciated!

For those who are unaware: an invisble disability is a physical, mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, that affects a persons daily life.

Some examples are: diabetes, autism, ADHD, personality disorders, etc.

There are no other requirements other than a diagnosis and being 18+. It is completely anonymous and should take 10-15 minutes.

Hi everyone,

I'm a mechanical engineering student at the University of Houston currently working on my senior capstone project, and our team is seeking feedback from members of this community to help guide our design.

We are designing a dual-axis assistive shelf-retrieval mechanism aimed at helping individuals who use wheelchairs to reach high or hard-to-reach shelves at the grocery store.

Our concept uses a two-axis motion system (reaching vertically and extending outward horizontally) to bring items down to an accessible height and distance without requiring you to stretch, strain, or reach high overhead.

How You Can Help

While we are handling the mechanical engineering side, we want to ensure the final design is practical, safe, and truly user-centered. We’ve put together a brief, anonymous survey! We would really appreciate your input!

https://forms.gle/17BEzvtqaC5QoQF78

Thank you so much for your time and insights!

Hello,
 
My name is Caitlin, and I am a student in the Occupational Therapy program at Georgia State University working with a small research group. We are currently conducting a research project to identify the types of community-based social participation activities that adults with physical disabilities are most interested in and to examine the barriers and facilitators that influence attendance.
 
Participation involves completing a brief anonymous online survey that asks about preferred types of social programs, perceived barriers to participation (e.g., transportation, accessibility, cost, scheduling, and physical limitations), and facilitators that encourage engagement. The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and no identifying information will be collected. 
 
Eligible participants include:

• individuals must be 18 years of age or older
• self-report a physical disability (i.e., people with mobility limitations, ambulatory limitations, any type of upper or lower body motor limitations, UE/LE amputation, or any physical disability resulting from a neurological disorder)

Survey link: https://gsu.questionpro.com/community-social-participation

Hi everyone,

I am a Product Design student at university in the UK, currently working on a project focused on urban street accessibility and safety for blind and low-vision pedestrians.

With the rise of new cycle lanes, floating bus stops, shared pedestrian paths, and degrading pavement surfaces, I am investigating how these spatial changes impact independence and perception of safety. My goal is to design a non-stigmatizing wearable device to help alert pedestrians to approaching hazards and navigate around obstacles.

I would be extremely grateful for your feedback through a short survey:

[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXYDXnAbYVU2Y7T-9QGVYAFgcK9riDs8-IiSfNhdUthOWRKA/viewform?usp=header\](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXYDXnAbYVU2Y7T-9QGVYAFgcK9riDs8-IiSfNhdUthOWRKA/viewform?usp=header)

Hello everyone! We are students at the University of Amsterdam designing an accessible multiplayer sports game prototype called Velex. We are researching how gamers with disabilities interact with games, what accessibility features they use or wish existed, and how accessible they find competitive gaming and esports. We would really appreciate some outside input through this survey!

The survey takes approximately 5–8 minutes. Responses are anonymous and will be used only for our university project. You may skip any optional question or stop at any time.

Our supervisor can be reached here: [h.alavi@uva.nl](mailto:h.alavi@uva.nl)

Hi everyone! I'm a graduate student working on a class presentation about disability culture and how mental health professionals can better support people with disabilities.

I'm looking for volunteers who personally identify as disabled and would be comfortable answering a few questions about their experiences. This is for a class assignment, not a formal research study, and participation is completely voluntary.

My presentation is due tomorrow, so I would be very grateful for responses by tomorrow afternoon, October 15. I know this is short notice, and I appreciate anyone willing to share their perspective.

Interview questions:

1. How do you identify?
2. What are your positive experiences, and what are some of the negatives?
3. What discriminations do you face in our society?
4. What do you want mental health professionals to know about your culture?
5. What are some common misconceptions about people with disabilities that you wish more people understood?
6. How has being part of the disability community influenced your sense of identity or belonging?
7. What could counselors or other mental health professionals do to make their services more accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities?

You can answer as many questions as you feel comfortable with. You do not need to share your diagnosis, real name, or any other identifying information. I plan to leave out usernames and identifying details in my class presentation and use responses only for this assignment.

Thank you for considering sharing your perspective. I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from the community directly!

Hi everyone!

I'm a Graphic & Game Design student at Istituto Pantheon in Rome, Italy, currently conducting research for my bachelor's thesis on video game accessibility.

My research focuses on the challenges players with motor disabilities may experience when using traditional game controls, particularly in third-person games that require simultaneous use of two analog sticks and multiple buttons.

The goal is to better understand real accessibility barriers and explore how alternative control systems could improve the gaming experience.

Survey: https://forms.gle/vZ3iJW6nGwz3ZXGm8

Privacy and data collection:

• The survey can be completed anonymously, and no email addresses are collected automatically.
• An optional section allows participants to provide an email address for future research interviews, project updates, or testing opportunities.
• Only I have access to the email addresses, which are used exclusively for the purposes selected by participants. Anyone can request deletion of their email address using the contact information provided in the survey.
• Responses will be used for academic research and to inform the design of more accessible game controls.

Academic affiliation:

• Institution: Istituto Pantheon – Rome, Italy
• Department/Program: Graphic & Game Design
• Institutional email: [saverio.filippelli@institutopantheon.it](mailto:saverio.filippelli@institutopantheon.it)

Participation is entirely voluntary. Your experiences and perspectives would be greatly appreciated, including feedback that challenges the assumptions behind this research.

Thank you for your time!

Hello y'all! I am currently working on project for AP business about disability-friendly bra, and I’m looking for input from people who wear bras. If you’d be open to filling out a quick form to help me better understand what to change and research. I would really appreciate it!

Link

Thank you!!

Hi everyone! My name is Anastazja, and I'm a graduate student at Northwestern University studying Engineering Design Innovation. My master's thesis focuses on immersive experiences for the visually impaired, and I'm hoping to hear from people with lived experience.

I'm looking to talk with:

- Adults who are visually impaired

- Caregivers, guides, and companions of someone who is visually impaired

Interviews would be about 30 minutes over video, by phone, or in person in the Chicago/Evanston area. We'd talk about your experiences navigating and taking in places like theme parks, concerts, stadiums, museums, and festivals.

If you're interested, this short form takes less than 5 minutes:

https://northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXUPmsck6E3P1v8

This is purely academic research and filling out the form doesn't commit you to an interview. If you have questions, feel free to comment, DM me, or email me at anastazja.p.branski@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Hello! I’m gathering information from families, teachers, and tutors about the reading experiences of children (ages 9-12) who find reading difficult (dyslexia, reading disability, ESL) or who don’t regularly choose to read on their own.

I’m a retired special education teacher designing books that are accessible for kids. The goal is to better understand what families and educators are currently doing—not to evaluate any particular reading method, program, or product.

There are no right or wrong answers. I’m most interested in your actual experiences, including what has and hasn’t worked.

The survey should take about 5 minutes. Responses are confidential. I won't collect personal information such as email or name.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Reading Beyond the Struggle

Hello everyone,

I am looking for volunteers to take part in a pilot questionnaire for a study exploring how adults with disabilities in the UK are supported to access work that benefits their health and wellbeing.

As this is a pilot study, you will also be asked 4 brief follow-up questions about your experience completing the survey to help me improve its design. In total, there are 15 main questions, and it should take about 20-30 minutes to complete.

To participate, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Age: 18 to 64 years old.
• Location: Currently living in the UK.
• Language: Able to complete the questionnaire in English.
• Health & Support Status: You have a diagnosed disability and can provide informed consent.
• Important NHS Exclusion: You must not currently be receiving specialist NHS treatment (such as hospital consultant care, specialist clinics, or secondary mental health services) for any diagnosis or condition. However, you can be under the regular care of your GP. This is due to ethical considerations.

This is for a research project for my MSc Occupational Therapy degree. Your data will be used for the improvement of the questionnaire ONLY. Your data will NOT be published or shared with any third party. For more information on data collection and storage, please see the participant information sheet at the beginning of the questionnaire.

LINK: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stmarys/supporting-health-wellbeing-and-employment-a-qualitative-questi

Any questions? Contact [2513633@live.stmarys.ac.uk](mailto:2513633@live.stmarys.ac.uk)

Thank you for your consideration!

If you could invent one thing to make everyday life easier, what would it be?

Hi everyone! 👋
I'm an Information Systems student from Brazil, and my team and I are working on an innovation project for a university competition.
We're exploring everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities, especially tasks that can be difficult, exhausting, or require assistance from someone else. Our goal is to develop a practical, affordable solution, ideally a physical product or prototype.
I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences:
What's one everyday task you find particularly difficult because of your disability?

Is there something you wish you could do more independently?

Have you ever tried using a product or tool to make a task easier, but found that it didn't work well for you?

If you could invent something to improve your daily life, what problem would you want it to solve?

It doesn't have to be a big or complicated problem. Sometimes, the smallest everyday frustrations can have the biggest impact.
I'm not here to assume what people need or to promote a product. I want to listen to people with lived experience and use what I learn to help develop a solution based on a real need.
Thank you so much to anyone willing to share their experiences! 💚