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Disability Rights UK Coronavirus face mask survey
1.
Do you identify as disabled?
Yes
No
2.
What impairments do you have?
3.
Are you able to wear a face mask (a fabric covering for mouth and nose)?
Yes
No
4.
If you answered no to Q3, what prevents you from wearing one (tick all that apply)?
Sensory barriers
Mental health conditions (eg anxiety)
Physical impairments
Breathing apparatus
Dexterity
Can only wear one for part of the time
Impairs breathing
Dementia
Need to be able to use lip reading
Need to intake medicine/food/drink during journey
Hidden disability
Other
5.
Do other people wearing masks cause you difficulties (tick all that apply)?
Yes - I need to see faces to lip read
Yes - I need to see facial expressions to understand
Yes - I have anxiety if I cannot see faces
Yes - I cannot hear people if they are wearing a face mask
Yes - other (please add a fuller answer in the space below)
No
Other (please specify)
6.
Do you fear being challenged about not wearing a face mask?
Yes
No
7.
Do you feel confident enough to defend your reasons for not wearing a face mask if challenged?
Yes
No
8.
Do you fear judgement from members of the public if you are seen not wearing a face mask?
Yes
No
9.
Do you fear being the victim of a hate crime if you are seen not wearing a face mask in public?
Yes
No
10.
Do you have any other comments you wish to make regarding the use of face masks by disabled people?
