Survey to Assess Accessibility Issues in Wellness
We are gathering short anonymous feedback to understand how accessible wellness spaces are for people from marginalised backgrounds, including folks with disability, neurodivergent, racialised, caste oppressed, fat, queer, trans, migrant and low income communities. Your responses will help us build a decolonial wellness project and strengthen funding applications. This short survey takes about 3 minutes to complete.
Which of the following best describes you? (Check all that apply.)
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With disability / chronic illness
Neurodivergent
Black / African / Caribbean / diasporic
Indigenous
Racialised / person of color
LGBTQIA+
Migrant / refugee / displaced
Low-income / working class
Living in a rural or remote area
Caregiver (e.g. for children, elders, disabled family members)
Living with mental health challenges
Survivor of trauma / violence
Other
Practices Accessed
Which practices have you tried to access?
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Yoga
Meditation
Mindfulness
Somatics
Breathwork
Prānāyāma
Massage / bodywork
Energy work (e.g. Reiki)
Nature-based practices (e.g. forest bathing, outdoor circles)
Spiritual or religious practices
Other
Have you had difficulty accessing these spaces?
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Yes
No
Sometimes
Barriers Experienced
What barriers have you experienced? (Check all that apply.)
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Cost
Lack of accessible venues
Transport / location
Lack of wheelchair access or physical accommodations
Sensory overload / no sensory adjustments
Lack of quiet spaces or breaks
Lack of clear information about accessibility
Inaccessible communication (e.g. no captions, no sign language, no plain language)
Lack of trauma-aware or culturally sensitive approaches
Experiences of racism, ableism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, casteism, fattism, ageism or other discrimination
Lack of childcare or family-friendly options
Scheduling (times that don’t work for my responsibilities or energy levels)
Health and safety concerns (e.g. COVID, ventilation, crowding)
Feeling judged or unwelcome
Other
Accessibility Improvements
What would make wellness spaces more accessible for you? (Check all that apply.)
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Sliding scale or free options
Accessible venues (ramps, lifts, accessible toilets, etc.)
Online options (live or recorded)
Trauma-aware approaches
Identity-affirming practitioners (e.g. shared lived experience, cultural background, language)
Clear information about accessibility in advance
Sensory-friendly environments (lighting, sound, smells, crowding)
Flexible formats (shorter sessions, breaks, pacing options)
Childcare or family-friendly options
Transport support (e.g. travel stipends, closer locations)
Safer space policies and clear accountability processes
More offerings in my local area
Other
Fit With Needs
How easy or difficult is it to find wellness offerings that are a good fit for your identity and needs?
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Very easy
Somewhat easy
Neither easy nor difficult
Somewhat difficult
Very difficult
I’m not currently looking for wellness offerings
What makes it difficult to find the right fit? (Check all that apply.)
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Lack of representation (e.g. no practitioners who share my identity or lived experience)
Not enough information online about what to expect
Not appearing in search results
Cost
Accessibility barriers (physical, sensory, communication, etc.)
Safety concerns (e.g. discrimination, harassment, lack of clear policies)
Limited options in my area
Scheduling or time constraints
Past negative experiences in wellness spaces
Other
Optional Example
Please share one short example of an access barrier you have experienced.
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Sessions, classes, or retreats are too expensive for my financial situation.
Extra costs (travel, accommodation, equipment, clothing) make participation unrealistic.
There are no suitable wellness spaces in my neighbourhood or town.
Retreats and trainings are located mostly in affluent or tourist areas, far from where I live.
Lack of reliable or affordable transport to get to sessions / retreats.
Venues are not wheelchair accessible or do not have accessible toilets.
No seating or resting options that work for my body.
The environment is too loud, bright, crowded, or overwhelming.
No options for low-sensory or quiet participation.
No captions, transcripts, or sign language interpretation.
Information is not available in my language or in plain language.
Facilitators are not trauma-aware or dismiss my boundaries.
I have experienced racism, ableism, classism, fatphobia, homophobia, transphobia, or other discrimination.
I feel tokenised or put on display rather than genuinely included.
There is no clear process for raising concerns or feedback.
COVID or health precautions are not taken seriously (e.g. no ventilation, no masking options).
I cannot bring my children or dependents, and there is no childcare support.
The schedule is too long or intense for my energy levels.
I do not feel safe disclosing my needs.
I am asked to sign waivers that ignore my access needs or safety.
I am pressured to participate in practices that do not feel culturally or spiritually appropriate.
Other
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