Disability and the Internet Survey

1. Did you have your disability from birth (or under 3 years of age), or was it acquired later in life?

Did you have your disability from birth (or under 3 years of age), or was it acquired later in life? Birth/Under 3 Years of Age

Acquired Later in Life

2. What year was your disability acquired (or, if by birth, provide your birth year)? Example: 1981.

What year was your disability acquired (or, if by birth, provide your birth year)? Example: 1981.

3. How do you research information about your disability? Select all that apply.

How do you research information about your disability? Select all that apply. The Internet

Friends Who Are Also Disabled

Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy

Doctors/Nurses

Support Groups

Magazines/Newspapers

Rehab Centers/Durable Medical Suppliers

Other (please specify)

4. Of the all the options previously listed, what option for research for your disability do you use most frequently?

Of the all the options previously listed, what option for research for your disability do you use most frequently? The Internet

Friends Who Are Also Disabled

Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy

Doctors/Nurses

Support Groups

Magazines/Newspapers

Rehab Centers/Durable Medical Suppliers

Other (please specify)

5. How frequently do you use the internet for research about your disability?

How frequently do you use the internet for research about your disability? Never

Yearly

Monthly

Weekly

Daily

Other (please specify)

6. If you use the internet for research on your disability, what types of sites do you use?

If you use the internet for research on your disability, what types of sites do you use? Forum Sites

Chat Rooms

Advocacy Group Websites (United Spinal, UCP, ARC, etc.)

Blogs

Facebook Groups/Yahoo Groups/etc.

Medical Research Sites and Publications (The Lancet, etc.)

General Medical Sites (webMD, etc.)

Specific Websites (Local Sport Team, Local Rehab Center, etc.)

I Don't Use The Internet For Personal Disability Research

Other (please specify)

7. If you use the internet for research on your disability, what type of site is your favorite way to get information?

If you use the internet for research on your disability, what type of site is your favorite way to get information? Forum Sites

Chat Rooms

Advocacy Group Websites (United Spinal, UCP, ARC, etc.)

Blogs/Podcasts

Facebook Groups/Yahoo Groups/etc.

Medical Research Sites and Publications (The Lancet, etc.)

General Medical Sites (webMD, etc.)

Specific Nonprofit Websites (Local Sport Team, Local Rehab Center, etc.)

I Don't Use The Internet For Personal Disability Research

Other (please specify)

8. Has using the internet for research on your disability persuaded you to change daily lifestyle habits?

Has using the internet for research on your disability persuaded you to change daily lifestyle habits? Yes

I Don't Use The Internet For Personal Disability Research

9. Has using the internet for research on your disability provided you information regarding your rights as a disabled citizen?

Has using the internet for research on your disability provided you information regarding your rights as a disabled citizen? Yes

I Don't Use The Internet For Personal Disability Research

10. Has using the internet for research on your disability provided you information regarding sports or activity groups nearby?

Has using the internet for research on your disability provided you information regarding sports or activity groups nearby? Yes

I Don't Use The Internet For Personal Disability Research