The Access Survey is an annual survey of disabled people in the United Kingdom carried out by the disabled access charity Euan's Guide. First conducted in 2014, the Access Survey gathers information on disabled people's experiences and attitudes toward accessibility in the United Kingdom.Disability Arts Online New survey reveals shocking lack of confidence from disabled visitors Retrieved 2018-11-12 The results of the Access Survey have been used to shape accessibility policy in the tourism sector.
History
The Access Survey was first carried out in October 2014 and is carried out annually.Euan's Guide Access Survey 2019 Results Retrieved 2021-11-24 The survey was designed with the aim of better understanding disabled people's experiences of accessibility. The findings are used by the tourism sector to shape accessibility policy and guides for organisations including public sector bodies VisitScotlandVisitScotland Press Release: Access All Areas Retrieved 2018-11-12 and VisitBritain.Visit England Destinations for All: A guide to creating accessible destinations Retrieved 2018-11-12
The survey also discovers any progress made in terms of accessibility. Since 2014, the Access Survey has consistently asked where disabled people look to find access information when visiting somewhere for the first time and which types of venues deliver the best accessibility.
The Access Survey was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead Euan's Guide ran a COVID-19 Survey to establish both the concerns of disabled people visiting places and the precautions they hoped venues would take.
The latest Access Survey in 2021 has asked disabled people if accessibility has improved or worsened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is also a focus on accessible toilets and how important they are to everyday life.
As of 2021, the survey is being supported by Motability Operations.
See also
Accessibility Disabled Access Day Euan MacDonald
References
External links Survey results on Euan's Guide