Houses4Autism: Performing an Inclusive and Accessible Survey

One of the main goals of the Houses4Autism Erasmus+ project was to identify the barriers faced by people with autism when it comes to independant living. Surveys are a common tool for gathering such insights; however, traditional survey design often overlooks the needs of individuals with disabilities such as autism.

In order to overcome this obstacle, autistic people were involved in every stage of the survey process, from question development to data analysis. This approach ensured that the survey was inclusive, accessible, and relevant to the experiences of autistic individuals.

Small groups of autistic people were engaged to create the questions used in the survey. This meant that the questions that were posed could describe experiences and challenges in a way that was meaningful and understandable to other autistic people.

By centering the experiences of autistic individuals, the survey was able to capture valuable insights that may not have otherwise been obtainable. The survey findings provided valuable information about the barriers faced by autistic individuals in living independatly, which will help us to develop tools to support them as the project progresses.