Abington ADA Transition Survey This survey is intended to gather preliminary data to assist the planning team in identifying any barriers to access for individuals with disabilities at Town facilities or within the programs and services it currently offers. Once the initial study is completed, the Town will solicit additional input on how to best address any deficiencies that are found. Please note an individual is considered disabled under the ADA if they have one or more physical or mental impairments that substantially limit(s) one or more major life activities. This broad interpretation should be considered in your responses to the questions in this survey. To learn more about federal ADA regulations, please view https://www.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/. All responses to this survey are confidential and completely separate from any personally identifiable information. If you would like to have further discussion regarding your experience, you will be given the chance to request it at the end of the survey. If you need assistance in completing this brief survey, or would prefer to complete a paper copy, please contact Kevin Cogan at kcogan@abingtonma.gov or 781-982-0069. Question Title * 1. Do you live, work, or use public services in the Town of Abington? Yes No Question Title * 2. What is your current age? Under 18 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 Over 65 Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which of the following best describes you and/or the perspective of your response? I have a disability I am a family member or caregiver for a person with a disability I do not have a disability Other (please describe) Question Title * 4. Have you or an individual for which you are the caregiver ever used any of the following? (select all that apply) Wheelchair Mobility scooter; walker Crutch or cane Other mobility aid not listed above Auxiliary aid for hearing impairment Auxiliary aid for visual impairment Service animal Other aid not listed above None of the above Question Title * 5. Have you or an individual for which you are the caregiver ever had an issue accessing a Town facility due to a disability or physical limitation? Yes No Question Title * 6. Please select the Town facility or facilities where you or an individual for which you are the caregiver, have had difficulty with access due to a disability or physical impairment. (select all that apply) Town Hall Public Library Police Station Fire Station Bedford St Fire Station Rockland St 350 Summer St (Abington Park and Recreation / DPW /Sewer) American Legion Building Washington St Frolio School Building Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. If you selected any location, please describe your experience. Question Title * 8. Please select the School facility or facilities where you or an individual for which you are the caregiver, have had difficulty with access due to a disability or physical impairment. (select all that apply) Beaver Brook Elementary School Woodsdale Elementary School Abington Middle School Abington High School Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. If you selected any location, please describe your experience. Question Title * 10. Please select the Park and Recreation facility or facilities where you or an individual for which you are the caregiver, have had difficulty with access due to a disability or physical impairment. (select all that apply) Arnold Park Green Street Playground Island Grove Park Laidler Field Plymouth St Playfield Strawberry Valley Golf Course Murphy Field Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. If you selected any location, please describe your experience. Question Title * 12. Have you or an individual for which you are the caregiver ever had an issue accessing a Town program or service due to a disability or physical limitation? Yes No Question Title * 13. Please specify which department(s) offered the program or service where you or an individual for which you are the caregiver, had difficulty with program or service access due to a disability or physical limitation. (select all that apply) Accounting Police Department Animal Control & Inspection Public Library Assessors Recreation Committee Board of Health Town Administrator Building Department Town Clerk Council on Aging Treasurer/Collector Conservation Commission Select Board Department of Public Works (DPW) School Committee Fire Department Veteran's Office Zoning Board of Appeals Planning Board Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Which best describes the reason you were unable to access the program(s) or service(s)? Physical barrier to access, such as lack of wheelchair access, counter height, or lack of accessible parking Difficulty using printed materials or forms Difficulty accessing online materials or services due to format, readability, or other technical issue Lack of accommodations for the hearing impaired other (please describe) Question Title * 15. How would you describe the ease of usage for the following pedestrian facilities in the Town of Abington: Very Difficult to Use / Not usable at all for me. Somewhat Difficult to Use Neutral Somewhat Easy to Use Very Easy to Use Don't Know / Not Applicable Sidewalks Sidewalks Very Difficult to Use / Not usable at all for me. Sidewalks Somewhat Difficult to Use Sidewalks Neutral Sidewalks Somewhat Easy to Use Sidewalks Very Easy to Use Sidewalks Don't Know / Not Applicable Crosswalks Crosswalks Very Difficult to Use / Not usable at all for me. Crosswalks Somewhat Difficult to Use Crosswalks Neutral Crosswalks Somewhat Easy to Use Crosswalks Very Easy to Use Crosswalks Don't Know / Not Applicable Push buttons at crosswalks (where present) Push buttons at crosswalks (where present) Very Difficult to Use / Not usable at all for me. Push buttons at crosswalks (where present) Somewhat Difficult to Use Push buttons at crosswalks (where present) Neutral Push buttons at crosswalks (where present) Somewhat Easy to Use Push buttons at crosswalks (where present) Very Easy to Use Push buttons at crosswalks (where present) Don't Know / Not Applicable Curb ramps Curb ramps Very Difficult to Use / Not usable at all for me. Curb ramps Somewhat Difficult to Use Curb ramps Neutral Curb ramps Somewhat Easy to Use Curb ramps Very Easy to Use Curb ramps Don't Know / Not Applicable Pedestrian crossing at driveways Pedestrian crossing at driveways Very Difficult to Use / Not usable at all for me. Pedestrian crossing at driveways Somewhat Difficult to Use Pedestrian crossing at driveways Neutral Pedestrian crossing at driveways Somewhat Easy to Use Pedestrian crossing at driveways Very Easy to Use Pedestrian crossing at driveways Don't Know / Not Applicable Question Title * 16. Do you know who at the Town of Abington a member of the public can contact to make a request for an accommodation, state a grievance, or more generally offer input related to accessibility to programs, services, or facilities? Yes No Question Title * 17. Have you or an individual for which you are the caregiver ever made a request to the Town of Abington for an accommodation related to a disability? Yes No Question Title * 18. How would you describe your experience? The staff I spoke with was responsive and resolved my issue The staff I spoke with was responsive, but unable to resolve my issue The staff I spoke with was not responsive and my issue remained unresolved I'm not sure; we are still working through it None of the above (please describe) Question Title * 19. Have you or an individual for which you are a caregiver, had difficulty accessing any of the following Town communication and information services due to a disability? Website Newsletter or mailings Email listservs (email blasts) Social media accounts Printed or posted materials at a Town of Abington office Other (please describe) None of the above Question Title * 20. If yes, please describe the use barrier. Question Title * 21. Have you or an individual for which you are a caregiver had difficulty accessing or participating in any of the following local government activities, including accessing the materials for meetings due to a disability? Town Meeting Select Board meeting Other board, commission, committee, or task force meetings Local, state, or national elections Other (please describe) None of the above Question Title * 22. If yes, please describe the barrier you faced in participating. Question Title * 23. Is there any other information you would like the Town of Abington to consider in evaluating accessibility to Town facilities, programs, or services? Question Title * 24. Would you like to join the email list for updates on the ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan? If not you may skip this box. Question Title * 25. If you provided an email, do you want a project organizer to contact you to discuss your experience with ADA compliance in Abington's municipal spaces? Yes No Done