Accessibility community feedback

Metro is seeking to go beyond requirements set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by creating more safe and welcoming spaces for all people at Metro’s facilities and accessing services - starting with the Metro Regional Center located at 600 N.E. Grand Ave., Portland Oregon, 97232.

Over the last two decades, Metro has completed ad-hoc reviews of its facilities and periodically reviews its policies and practices for compliance with a variety of laws, including the ADA. Please take a few minutes to answer several questions to improve access at Metro Regional Center.

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* 1. If you have visited a meeting at Metro Regional Center located at 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232, what could be improved about your experience visiting Metro Regional Center?

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* 2. Please describe a welcoming experience you've had when visiting a government building?

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* 3. What can Metro do to ensure community engagement opportunities or programs are more accessible for people with disabilities in the region?

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* 4. What barriers do you face when visiting a public or government building?

Lack of accessible parking

Not clear signage in the building to get around

Cost for parking

Non accessible restrooms

Lack of understanding of building layout

Unclear of emergency plan for people with disabilities

Unsure of what to expect

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you had a chance to review Metro's draft transition plan, please provide general comments.

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* 6. These next questions help decision-makers at Metro know if we are hearing from people across all races/ethnicities, ages and income levels on these important decisions. When asked to identify your racial or ethnic identity, how do you identify?

Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Hispanic or Latino/a/x

Black or African American

White or Caucasian

Another race or ethnicity not listed above

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you live with a disability?

Hearing difficulty (deaf or having serious difficulty hearing)

Vision difficulty (blind or having serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses)

Cognitive difficulty (because of a physical, mental or emotional problem, having difficulty remembering, concentrating or making decisions)

Ambulatory difficulty (having serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs)

Self-care difficulty (having difficulty bathing or dressing)

Independent living difficulty (because of a physical, mental or emotional problem, having difficulty doing errands alone)

Prefer not answer

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What county do you live in?

Multnomah

Washington

Clackamas

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the following ranges includes your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 10. How do you describe your gender?

Female

Male

Transgender

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If you want to be more involved with Metro's accessibility work, please provide your contact information.

Name

Email Address