Community Survey for Institute of Museum and Library Services Project

Preliminary Survey

The Cincinnati Art Museum is embarking on an IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) evaluation process, and wants to hear from you about your experiences with Accessibility at the Cincinnati Art Museum. All questions are optional and designed to help the art museum improve services for all visitors.

If you require additional accommodations to make this survey available to you, please reach out to us! We are also happy to visit organizations to administer surveys in-person. Email: camresearch@cincyart.org

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* 1. How often have you visited the Cincinnati Art Museum?

Never

Less than once a year

1-2 times a year

3 times a year or more frequently

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 2. I identify as a person with...

	Yes	Somewhat	No	Prefer not to answer
Blindness or low vision	Blindness or low vision Yes	Blindness or low vision Somewhat	Blindness or low vision No	Blindness or low vision Prefer not to answer
Deafness or hearing loss	Deafness or hearing loss Yes	Deafness or hearing loss Somewhat	Deafness or hearing loss No	Deafness or hearing loss Prefer not to answer
Developmental Disabilities	Developmental Disabilities Yes	Developmental Disabilities Somewhat	Developmental Disabilities No	Developmental Disabilities Prefer not to answer
Wheelchair and walker use	Wheelchair and walker use Yes	Wheelchair and walker use Somewhat	Wheelchair and walker use No	Wheelchair and walker use Prefer not to answer
Mental illness	Mental illness Yes	Mental illness Somewhat	Mental illness No	Mental illness Prefer not to answer

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* 3. I consider myself the following. (Select all that apply)

A person who works with individuals with disabilities

A person who advocates for individuals with disabilities

A person who enjoys visiting museums

A person who has a disability

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How well does the Cincinnati Art Museum serve visitors with...

	Not at all	A little	Somewhat	Well	Very well	Not sure
Blindness or low vision	Blindness or low vision Not at all	Blindness or low vision A little	Blindness or low vision Somewhat	Blindness or low vision Well	Blindness or low vision Very well	Blindness or low vision Not sure
Deafness or hearing loss	Deafness or hearing loss Not at all	Deafness or hearing loss A little	Deafness or hearing loss Somewhat	Deafness or hearing loss Well	Deafness or hearing loss Very well	Deafness or hearing loss Not sure
Developmental Disabilities	Developmental Disabilities Not at all	Developmental Disabilities A little	Developmental Disabilities Somewhat	Developmental Disabilities Well	Developmental Disabilities Very well	Developmental Disabilities Not sure
Wheelchair and walker use	Wheelchair and walker use Not at all	Wheelchair and walker use A little	Wheelchair and walker use Somewhat	Wheelchair and walker use Well	Wheelchair and walker use Very well	Wheelchair and walker use Not sure
Mental illness	Mental illness Not at all	Mental illness A little	Mental illness Somewhat	Mental illness Well	Mental illness Very well	Mental illness Not sure

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* 5. Please rate the museum's current level of accessibility for all visitors.

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Superior

Not sure

On a scale of one to ten, with 1 being not at all and 10 being very much, please rate your feelings about the following statements.

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* 6. I feel confident and comfortable visiting the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Not at all

Very much

Not sure

Not at all

Very much

Not sure

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* 7. Cincinnati Art Museum staff and volunteers are welcoming.

Not at all

Very much

Not sure

Not at all

Very much

Not sure

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* 8. I would appreciate additional accommodations or opportunities when I visit the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Not at all

Very much

Not at all

Very much

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* 9. Please rank the following accommodations in order from the most helpful (1) to the least helpful (12).

Sensory tours

Large print labels

Braille

Audio Guides

ASL interpretation

Assisted listening devices

Ramps/elevators

Smartphone directional guides

Quiet spaces

High contrast or high light levels

Downloadable materials for smart phone

Sensory guides

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* 10. What would you like to see the Art Museum do differently or additionally when it comes to accessibility?

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* 11. Is there a specific accommodation that you find helpful? If so, please describe.

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* 12. Can you describe an example of a positive experience visiting an institution, such as a museum?

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* 13. Can you describe an example of a negative experience visiting an institution, such as a museum?

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* 14. Have you participated in programming, such as gallery tours or lectures, at the Cincinnati Art Museum?

Yes

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Are you aware of the Cincinnati Art Museum's accessibility programs, such as Touch Tours and Sensory Saturdays?

Yes

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Does the Cincinnati Art Museum's programming meet your needs?

Yes

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Why or why not?

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* 18. If you would like to receive more information about our programming , please leave your email below.

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* 19. Please describe any additional stories you would like to share with us about your experiences with accessibility at the Cincinnati Art Museum? (Positive or negative)

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* 20. If you are interested in being contacted regarding future listening sessions or focus group opportunities, please leave your email below.

The following demographic questions will help the Art Museum ensure we are hearing from diverse respondents. Responses are optional.

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* 21. What is your zip code?

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* 22. What is your gender?

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* 23. What best describes your race/ethnicity?

African American or Black

East Asian or Asian American

Hispanic or Latino American

Middle Eastern or Arab American

Multiracial

Native American or Alaskan Native

Pacific Islander or Native American

South Asian or Indian American

White or European American

Prefer not to answer

Other

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* 24. What is your age?

Under 21

22-39

40-64

65 and older

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* 25. Anything else you would like to share with us?

Thank you for your feedback!