Accessibility Guide – The Misophonia Accessibility Hub

The International Misophonia Foundation is developing a comprehensive accommodation guide by gathering input from clinicians, people with misophonia, and parents or caregivers. We want to learn which accommodations they prefer, where accommodations are needed, and what barriers they encounter. Their input will guide the topics and information developed for the hub. The project begins with listening; it won’t assume that one accommodation works for everyone.

Please fill out the portions of the form that relate to your circumstances. If you are a clinician, feel free to base answers on your clinical opinion for sections. The more complete surveys are, the more comprehensive our guide will be. Please note some mobile browsers like Safari zoom in for the text sections, you will have to zoom back out to see entire question labels.

Misophonia Accessibility Input Survey

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Personal Information

Email(Required)

What is your date of birth (for sufferers of Misophonia)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Which of these describes you? Select all that apply.

I have misophonia.

I am a parent or caregiver of someone with misophonia.

I am a clinician who works with people with misophonia.

This question is optional. There is no write-in identity option.

Whose perspective are you using for your answers? Select all that apply.

My own experience as a person with misophonia.

What the person with misophonia has told me about their experience.

My observations as a parent or caregiver.

My professional judgment based on clinical work.

Optional. Select any perspectives that apply.

Which situations are relevant to your answers? Select all that apply.

Home and household routines

K–12 school

College, university, or other post-secondary education

Workplace

Healthcare, counseling, and support services

Restaurants, cafeterias, shops, and other businesses

Public transportation and travel

Family, friends, and social gatherings

Community, cultural, religious, and public services

Events, performances, classes, sports, and recreation

Digital services, devices, and online participation

Housing, shared living, and residential settings

Waiting rooms, appointments, and queues outside healthcare

Select any that apply to your perspective; you can skip the other sections.

Home and Household Routines

Home and household routines: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Use headphones, earplugs, or other hearing protection when wanted
Use music, white noise, or a personal sound generator to mask trigger sounds
Choose a seat or room location farther from likely trigger sounds
Use a separate room or area for meals
Offer non-food activities or alternatives during shared time involving eating
Allow meals at different times when eating together is difficult
Agree on household routines for eating, chewing, sniffing, or other trigger sounds
Use quieter household items or adjust noisy appliances and devices
Add sound absorption or sound masking in shared rooms
Use a visual barrier, pillow wall, or other divider between people
Provide a quiet retreat space that can be used without explanation
Allow the person to leave and return to a shared activity when needed
Give advance notice of activities likely to include trigger sounds
Let the person choose where to sit during family or household activities
Agree on a discreet signal for needing a break or change
Allow remote participation in household or family activities when useful

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Home and household routines: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Use headphones, earplugs, or other hearing protection when wanted
Use music, white noise, or a personal sound generator to mask trigger sounds
Choose a seat or room location farther from likely trigger sounds
Use a separate room or area for meals
Offer non-food activities or alternatives during shared time involving eating
Allow meals at different times when eating together is difficult
Agree on household routines for eating, chewing, sniffing, or other trigger sounds
Use quieter household items or adjust noisy appliances and devices
Add sound absorption or sound masking in shared rooms
Use a visual barrier, pillow wall, or other divider between people
Provide a quiet retreat space that can be used without explanation
Allow the person to leave and return to a shared activity when needed
Give advance notice of activities likely to include trigger sounds
Let the person choose where to sit during family or household activities
Agree on a discreet signal for needing a break or change
Allow remote participation in household or family activities when useful

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Home and household routines: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not Sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Home and household routines: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Home and household routines: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

K–12 School

K–12 school: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Use headphones or ear protection when appropriate for the activity
Use discreet personal sound masking when permitted
Choose or change classroom seating to reduce exposure to trigger sounds
Use a quieter classroom, smaller group, or alternate learning space
Have access to a quiet room or retreat space during the school day
Leave class briefly and return without penalty or public explanation
Use a discreet signal to request a break, seat change, or support
Complete tests or exams in a separate or quieter room
Allow non-food activities during class or group work when eating sounds are a concern
Adjust classroom rules about eating during lessons or meetings
Allow meals in a separate or quieter area
Offer an alternate activity or location during food-centered events
Provide advance notice of assemblies, activities, or lessons likely to include trigger sounds
Adjust group work or partner assignments when sound exposure is difficult
Allow remote learning or temporary online participation when needed
Provide flexible attendance, transitions, or time to recover after difficult sound exposure
Use a written accommodation plan shared with relevant school staff
Train teachers and staff on the agreed accommodations and discreet response

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

K–12 school: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Use headphones or ear protection when appropriate for the activity
Use discreet personal sound masking when permitted
Choose or change classroom seating to reduce exposure to trigger sounds
Use a quieter classroom, smaller group, or alternate learning space
Have access to a quiet room or retreat space during the school day
Leave class briefly and return without penalty or public explanation
Use a discreet signal to request a break, seat change, or support
Complete tests or exams in a separate or quieter room
Allow non-food activities during class or group work when eating sounds are a concern
Adjust classroom rules about eating during lessons or meetings
Allow meals in a separate or quieter area
Offer an alternate activity or location during food-centered events
Provide advance notice of assemblies, activities, or lessons likely to include trigger sounds
Adjust group work or partner assignments when sound exposure is difficult
Allow remote learning or temporary online participation when needed
Provide flexible attendance, transitions, or time to recover after difficult sound exposure
Use a written accommodation plan shared with relevant school staff
Train teachers and staff on the agreed accommodations and discreet response

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

K–12 school: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

K–12 school: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

K–12 school: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

College, University, or Other Post-Secondary Education

College, university, or other post-secondary education: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Choose a seat in lectures, seminars, labs, or study spaces
Use headphones, earplugs, or hearing protection when appropriate
Use personal sound masking when permitted
Access a quiet room or retreat space on campus
Complete exams in a separate or quieter room
Access lecture recordings, notes, or other alternatives when attendance is affected
Attend remotely or join online when an in-person setting is difficult
Adjust participation requirements or allow breaks during class
Choose a smaller class, section, or group where available
Use a separate or quieter dining area
Adjust group work, lab partners, or seating arrangements
Receive advance notice of food-related or sound-intensive activities
Use a discreet signal to request a break or change
Have an accommodation letter or plan shared with instructors as authorized
Allow flexible deadlines or attendance after difficult sound exposure
Access quieter housing, study, or testing spaces

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

College, university, or other post-secondary education: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Choose a seat in lectures, seminars, labs, or study spaces
Use headphones, earplugs, or hearing protection when appropriate
Use personal sound masking when permitted
Access a quiet room or retreat space on campus
Complete exams in a separate or quieter room
Access lecture recordings, notes, or other alternatives when attendance is affected
Attend remotely or join online when an in-person setting is difficult
Adjust participation requirements or allow breaks during class
Choose a smaller class, section, or group where available
Use a separate or quieter dining area
Adjust group work, lab partners, or seating arrangements
Receive advance notice of food-related or sound-intensive activities
Use a discreet signal to request a break or change
Have an accommodation letter or plan shared with instructors as authorized
Allow flexible deadlines or attendance after difficult sound exposure
Access quieter housing, study, or testing spaces

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

College, university, or other post-secondary education: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

College, university, or other post-secondary education: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

College, university, or other post-secondary education: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Workplace

Workplace: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Use headphones, earplugs, or hearing protection when compatible with the task
Use personal sound masking or background sound
Choose a desk, office, or work area away from trigger sounds
Use a private office, cubicle, or sound-reduced workspace
Work from home or remotely for some or all workdays
Adjust work hours to avoid sound-intensive periods or shared meals
Use a quiet room or retreat space for breaks
Leave and return to a meeting or work area without penalty
Join meetings remotely or use an alternative participation method
Adjust meeting seating, room, format, or duration
Provide advance notice of meetings, events, or tasks likely to include trigger sounds
Adjust workplace eating practices or provide a separate eating area
Offer non-food activities or alternatives at food-centered work events
Allow flexible breaks or recovery time after difficult sound exposure
Use a discreet signal or agreed process to request a change
Provide a written accommodation plan to relevant managers or coworkers with consent
Adjust duties or sound exposure when a task includes predictable trigger sounds

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Workplace: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Use headphones, earplugs, or hearing protection when compatible with the task
Use personal sound masking or background sound
Choose a desk, office, or work area away from trigger sounds
Use a private office, cubicle, or sound-reduced workspace
Work from home or remotely for some or all workdays
Adjust work hours to avoid sound-intensive periods or shared meals
Use a quiet room or retreat space for breaks
Leave and return to a meeting or work area without penalty
Join meetings remotely or use an alternative participation method
Adjust meeting seating, room, format, or duration
Provide advance notice of meetings, events, or tasks likely to include trigger sounds
Adjust workplace eating practices or provide a separate eating area
Offer non-food activities or alternatives at food-centered work events
Allow flexible breaks or recovery time after difficult sound exposure
Use a discreet signal or agreed process to request a change
Provide a written accommodation plan to relevant managers or coworkers with consent
Adjust duties or sound exposure when a task includes predictable trigger sounds

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Workplace: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Workplace: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Workplace: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Healthcare

Healthcare, counseling, and support services: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Wait outside the waiting room, in a quieter area, or in a vehicle when feasible
Receive a text or other discreet notice when the clinician is ready
Schedule appointments at quieter times
Use a quieter room or adjust seating in the waiting or treatment area
Wear headphones or ear protection while waiting when safe and appropriate
Receive advance information about sounds or procedures expected during a visit
Pause, reschedule, or take breaks during an appointment when needed
Use telehealth or another remote appointment format
Communicate preferences in writing before or during the appointment
Have a support person present when wanted
Use a discreet signal to request a pause or change
Adjust staff communication to avoid unnecessary sound exposure or public discussion
Receive written follow-up instructions to reduce the need for repeated visits or calls
Access clinicians who understand misophonia and accommodation needs

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Healthcare, counseling, and support services: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Wait outside the waiting room, in a quieter area, or in a vehicle when feasible
Receive a text or other discreet notice when the clinician is ready
Schedule appointments at quieter times
Use a quieter room or adjust seating in the waiting or treatment area
Wear headphones or ear protection while waiting when safe and appropriate
Receive advance information about sounds or procedures expected during a visit
Pause, reschedule, or take breaks during an appointment when needed
Use telehealth or another remote appointment format
Communicate preferences in writing before or during the appointment
Have a support person present when wanted
Use a discreet signal to request a pause or change
Adjust staff communication to avoid unnecessary sound exposure or public discussion
Receive written follow-up instructions to reduce the need for repeated visits or calls
Access clinicians who understand misophonia and accommodation needs

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Healthcare, counseling, and support services: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Healthcare, counseling, and support services: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Healthcare, counseling, and support services: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Restaurants, Cafeterias, Shops, and Other Businesses

Restaurants, cafeterias, shops, and other businesses: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Choose a quieter table, seat, checkout, or service area
Use online ordering, delivery, curbside pickup, or another low-contact option
Wait outside or in a quieter area and receive a text when service is ready
Receive information about busy or quieter times before visiting
Use headphones or ear protection while waiting when safe and appropriate
Access a separate or quieter dining area
Use a menu or ordering process that avoids unnecessary audio prompts
Ask staff for a seating or service adjustment discreetly
Access a quiet area or step outside during a visit
Use a non-food activity or alternative at food-centered events
Have trigger sounds reduced through room layout, sound absorption, or sound masking
Access clear information about available accommodations before arrival

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Restaurants, cafeterias, shops, and other businesses: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Choose a quieter table, seat, checkout, or service area
Use online ordering, delivery, curbside pickup, or another low-contact option
Wait outside or in a quieter area and receive a text when service is ready
Receive information about busy or quieter times before visiting
Use headphones or ear protection while waiting when safe and appropriate
Access a separate or quieter dining area
Use a menu or ordering process that avoids unnecessary audio prompts
Ask staff for a seating or service adjustment discreetly
Access a quiet area or step outside during a visit
Use a non-food activity or alternative at food-centered events
Have trigger sounds reduced through room layout, sound absorption, or sound masking
Access clear information about available accommodations before arrival

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Restaurants, cafeterias, shops, and other businesses: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Restaurants, cafeterias, shops, and other businesses: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Restaurants, cafeterias, shops, and other businesses: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Public Transportation and Travel

Public transportation and travel: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Choose or change seats to increase distance from trigger sounds
Use headphones, earplugs, or hearing protection when safe
Use personal sound masking or music when safe
Access a quieter waiting area or boarding location
Receive advance information about crowded or sound-intensive travel conditions
Use flexible boarding, transfer, or waiting arrangements when possible
Access a quiet room or retreat space in an airport, station, or terminal
Use remote check-in, digital tickets, or other ways to reduce time in noisy lines
Have a companion travel with the person when wanted
Use a discreet way to request help or a seat change
Access a lower-stimulation vehicle, compartment, or travel time when available
Plan breaks or recovery time during longer trips

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Public transportation and travel: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Choose or change seats to increase distance from trigger sounds
Use headphones, earplugs, or hearing protection when safe
Use personal sound masking or music when safe
Access a quieter waiting area or boarding location
Receive advance information about crowded or sound-intensive travel conditions
Use flexible boarding, transfer, or waiting arrangements when possible
Access a quiet room or retreat space in an airport, station, or terminal
Use remote check-in, digital tickets, or other ways to reduce time in noisy lines
Have a companion travel with the person when wanted
Use a discreet way to request help or a seat change
Access a lower-stimulation vehicle, compartment, or travel time when available
Plan breaks or recovery time during longer trips

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Public transportation and travel: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Public transportation and travel: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Public transportation and travel: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Family Friends, and Social Gatherings

Family, friends, and social gatherings: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Receive advance notice when a gathering may include trigger sounds
Choose seating or a place in the room away from likely trigger sounds
Use a quiet room or retreat space during the gathering
Leave and return without pressure to explain or apologize
Use a discreet signal to request a break or change
Adjust meal timing, seating, or eating arrangements
Offer non-food activities or alternatives during food-centered gatherings
Use headphones, earplugs, or personal sound masking when wanted
Choose a quieter venue or a time with fewer people
Join remotely or attend for a shorter period
Agree on specific household or group routines around trigger sounds
Have one trusted person help communicate accommodation needs

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Family, friends, and social gatherings: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Receive advance notice when a gathering may include trigger sounds
Choose seating or a place in the room away from likely trigger sounds
Use a quiet room or retreat space during the gathering
Leave and return without pressure to explain or apologize
Use a discreet signal to request a break or change
Adjust meal timing, seating, or eating arrangements
Offer non-food activities or alternatives during food-centered gatherings
Use headphones, earplugs, or personal sound masking when wanted
Choose a quieter venue or a time with fewer people
Join remotely or attend for a shorter period
Agree on specific household or group routines around trigger sounds
Have one trusted person help communicate accommodation needs

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Family, friends, and social gatherings: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Family, friends, and social gatherings: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Family, friends, and social gatherings: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Community, Cultural, Religious, and Public Services

Community, cultural, religious, and public services: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Choose a seat or location away from likely trigger sounds
Access a quiet room or retreat space
Use headphones or hearing protection where appropriate
Leave and re-enter without disruption or penalty
Receive advance information about sound conditions or food-related activities
Access a separate or quieter area during meals or refreshments
Participate remotely or use an alternative participation method
Use a discreet signal to request support
Access written materials or instructions instead of audio-only information
Adjust appointment, service, or participation times to quieter periods
Have staff or organizers know how to respond to an accommodation request

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Community, cultural, religious, and public services: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Choose a seat or location away from likely trigger sounds
Access a quiet room or retreat space
Use headphones or hearing protection where appropriate
Leave and re-enter without disruption or penalty
Receive advance information about sound conditions or food-related activities
Access a separate or quieter area during meals or refreshments
Participate remotely or use an alternative participation method
Use a discreet signal to request support
Access written materials or instructions instead of audio-only information
Adjust appointment, service, or participation times to quieter periods
Have staff or organizers know how to respond to an accommodation request

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Community, cultural, religious, and public services: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Community, cultural, religious, and public services: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Community, cultural, religious, and public services: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Community, cultural, religious, and public services: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Events, Performances, Classes, Sports, and Recreation

Events, performances, classes, sports, and recreation: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Choose seats with greater distance from likely trigger sounds
Access a quiet zone or retreat space
Use hearing protection or headphones when safe and compatible with the activity
Receive advance information about sound conditions, food, or audience behavior
Access an exit or re-entry option without losing the ability to participate
Attend remotely or use a recording or alternative format
Choose a smaller session, class, or event where available
Use a discreet way to request a seating change or break
Access a separate or quieter area during food-related activities
Adjust class or group arrangements to reduce predictable trigger sounds
Use sound masking or sound absorption in activity spaces where appropriate
Have organizers or instructors briefed on agreed accommodations

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Events, performances, classes, sports, and recreation: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Choose seats with greater distance from likely trigger sounds
Access a quiet zone or retreat space
Use hearing protection or headphones when safe and compatible with the activity
Receive advance information about sound conditions, food, or audience behavior
Access an exit or re-entry option without losing the ability to participate
Attend remotely or use a recording or alternative format
Choose a smaller session, class, or event where available
Use a discreet way to request a seating change or break
Access a separate or quieter area during food-related activities
Adjust class or group arrangements to reduce predictable trigger sounds
Use sound masking or sound absorption in activity spaces where appropriate
Have organizers or instructors briefed on agreed accommodations

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Events, performances, classes, sports, and recreation: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Events, performances, classes, sports, and recreation: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Events, performances, classes, sports, and recreation: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Digital Services, Devices, and Online Participation

Digital services, devices, and online participation: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Turn off or adjust notification sounds, beeps, and alerts
Turn off autoplay, video previews, or unexpected audio
Control volume and sound output separately for different apps or features
Turn off blinking, flashing, or animated visual alerts
Use a visual or text alternative to audio alerts and instructions
Choose whether audio starts automatically in online meetings or media
Use captions, transcripts, or written instructions
Adjust cursor, animation, or interface movement that may be distracting
Use a predictable preview or warning before sound plays
Access remote participation with camera and microphone controls
Use a written chat or messaging channel instead of speaking
Customize alert timing, tone, repetition, and vibration

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Digital services, devices, and online participation: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Turn off or adjust notification sounds, beeps, and alerts
Turn off autoplay, video previews, or unexpected audio
Control volume and sound output separately for different apps or features
Turn off blinking, flashing, or animated visual alerts
Use a visual or text alternative to audio alerts and instructions
Choose whether audio starts automatically in online meetings or media
Use captions, transcripts, or written instructions
Adjust cursor, animation, or interface movement that may be distracting
Use a predictable preview or warning before sound plays
Access remote participation with camera and microphone controls
Use a written chat or messaging channel instead of speaking
Customize alert timing, tone, repetition, and vibration

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Digital services, devices, and online participation: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Turn off or adjust notification sounds, beeps, and alerts
Turn off autoplay, video previews, or unexpected audio
Control volume and sound output separately for different apps or features
Turn off blinking, flashing, or animated visual alerts
Use a visual or text alternative to audio alerts and instructions
Choose whether audio starts automatically in online meetings or media
Use captions, transcripts, or written instructions
Adjust cursor, animation, or interface movement that may be distracting
Use a predictable preview or warning before sound plays
Access remote participation with camera and microphone controls
Use a written chat or messaging channel instead of speaking
Customize alert timing, tone, repetition, and vibration

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Digital services, devices, and online participation: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Digital services, devices, and online participation: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Digital services, devices, and online participation: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Housing, Shared Living, and Residential Settings

Housing, shared living, and residential settings: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Choose a room or unit farther from common trigger sounds
Access a private or quiet room in shared housing
Use sound absorption, sound masking, or sound-reducing materials
Agree on shared-household routines around trigger sounds
Adjust shared meal times or provide a separate eating area
Receive advance notice of maintenance, visitors, or sound-intensive activities
Use a discreet process to request a change from housemates or staff
Access a quieter room or temporary space during sound-intensive periods
Adjust roommate matching or room placement where choices exist
Use headphones or personal sound masking in shared areas
Have housing staff or support workers understand agreed accommodations

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Housing, shared living, and residential settings: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Choose a room or unit farther from common trigger sounds
Access a private or quiet room in shared housing
Use sound absorption, sound masking, or sound-reducing materials
Agree on shared-household routines around trigger sounds
Adjust shared meal times or provide a separate eating area
Receive advance notice of maintenance, visitors, or sound-intensive activities
Use a discreet process to request a change from housemates or staff
Access a quieter room or temporary space during sound-intensive periods
Adjust roommate matching or room placement where choices exist
Use headphones or personal sound masking in shared areas
Have housing staff or support workers understand agreed accommodations

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Housing, shared living, and residential settings: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Choose a room or unit farther from common trigger sounds
Access a private or quiet room in shared housing
Use sound absorption, sound masking, or sound-reducing materials
Agree on shared-household routines around trigger sounds
Adjust shared meal times or provide a separate eating area
Receive advance notice of maintenance, visitors, or sound-intensive activities
Use a discreet process to request a change from housemates or staff
Access a quieter room or temporary space during sound-intensive periods
Adjust roommate matching or room placement where choices exist
Use headphones or personal sound masking in shared areas
Have housing staff or support workers understand agreed accommodations

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Housing, shared living, and residential settings: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Housing, shared living, and residential settings: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Housing, shared living, and residential settings: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Waiting Rooms, Appointments, and Queues Outside Healthcare

Waiting rooms, appointments, and queues outside healthcare: How important would each possible accommodation be in this situation?

	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Essential	I would not want this	Not applicable in this situation	I don’t know enough to rate this
Wait outside or in a quieter area and receive a text when called
Use an appointment or service time with less waiting or crowding
Access a separate waiting space
Use online booking, check-in, or queue systems
Receive clear information about expected wait time
Use headphones or ear protection while waiting when safe
Ask staff for a quieter place or seating change discreetly
Leave and return to the queue without losing place when feasible
Access written or digital service information rather than audio announcements

Rate each idea for this situation. “I would not want this” and “Not applicable” are separate from importance.

Waiting rooms, appointments, and queues outside healthcare: Rank these ideas from highest to lowest priority.

Wait outside or in a quieter area and receive a text when called
Use an appointment or service time with less waiting or crowding
Access a separate waiting space
Use online booking, check-in, or queue systems
Receive clear information about expected wait time
Use headphones or ear protection while waiting when safe
Ask staff for a quieter place or seating change discreetly
Leave and return to the queue without losing place when feasible
Access written or digital service information rather than audio announcements

This ranks the full list for this situation. If you do not want to rank every idea, skip this question.

Waiting rooms, appointments, and queues outside healthcare: Have you or the person you support tried or received any of these accommodations?

Yes

Not sure

This situation has not come up

Select the answer that best fits this situation.

Waiting rooms, appointments, and queues outside healthcare: What has helped, or what would make an accommodation workable here?

Optional. You can describe an accommodation not listed, practical details, or what would make it acceptable.

Waiting rooms, appointments, and queues outside healthcare: What barriers have you encountered or expect?

Optional. For example, cost, policies, stigma, access, other people’s responses, or difficulty asking.

Across the situations you rated, which accommodations matter most to you, and why?

Optional. Please do not include names or details that identify another person.

What important accommodation idea or situation is missing from this survey?

Optional. This is a write-in about accommodations or situations, not respondent identity.

Is there anything else you want the project team to understand about how accommodation needs vary by person or situation?

Optional.