CIHR survey on ableism and barriers to accessibility in the health research funding system

The deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

We know that there are barriers to accessibility that make it harder for some people, including people with disabilities, to take part in health research. We also know that ableism happens in the health research funding system. Ableism is a type of discrimination that limits the potential of persons with disabilities. One of the goals in CIHR's Strategic Plan is to make our funding fully accessible to all.

The purpose of this survey is to collect information about ableism and barriers to accessibility at CIHR, and in the broader health research funding system. We will summarize survey answers and use the information to co-develop an action plan with the CIHR External Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Systemic Ableism.

If you have a disability or health condition that affects how you interact with the health research funding system, or you have helped someone navigate ableism and barriers to accessibility in the health research funding system, we would like to learn from you. We welcome the following groups of people to complete the survey:

About the Survey

You can complete the survey online, or you may choose another format. The online survey includes video with sign language and audio. We also have Microsoft Word and PDF versions available. You can also request a braille version by emailing us at edi@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.

You may send your answers to us in different ways, such as an audio or video recording or in written format using Microsoft Word, PDF, or email.

To submit your answers in one of these formats, for help completing or submitting your answers, and for more information please go to the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Please note the following about the privacy of the survey:

Starting the Survey

There are two versions of the survey.

Version one:

If you are a person with a disability or health condition that affects how you interact with the health research funding system, choose one of the survey options below.

Version two:

If you have witnessed, or helped others navigate, issues of ableism and barriers to accessibility in the health research funding system, choose one of the options below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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