Disabled People's Parliament Survey Guidance Video - Written Transcript

Hello. Thank you for taking part in the survey for the next Disabled People’s Parliament.

On Friday 21 November 2025, the Disabled People's Parliament will take place in the Assembly Chamber in Parliament Buildings.

The aim of the Parliament is to raise awareness of key issues that impact the lives of disabled people, directly with decision-makers.

The results of this survey will help to determine the issues that will be discussed during the Parliament. The survey is aimed at disabled people and those who have experienced disability across Northern Ireland.

Please click Online Survey to open the survey.

Before you start the survey we want to let you know…

Your personal information will not be published. The only information that will be publicly available will be the analysis of the issues selected by respondents.

Some questions are required, which means you will not be able to continue without answering them.

You now must select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to confirm you understand this.

If you answer ‘No’, you can email engagement@niassembly.gov.uk with any issues.

The survey is available in a range of accessible formats, so that it is easier for you to have your say. You can complete the survey using one of the following formats:

- Current online survey

- Online Easy Read version of the survey

- Paper copy

To request a paper copy of the survey, please email engagement@niassembly.gov.uk . The completed survey can be returned to us by using the stamped addressed envelope which is included with the copy of the survey.

To continue completing the survey online, you must now select which format you would like to use – the current online survey, or the online easy read version of the survey.

Now select continue.

In the Introduction section, we need you to tell us a little more about you.

Please select from the following options:

  • As a Disabled person (I am answering on my own behalf)
  • On behalf of a disabled person (I am supporting someone with a disability to answer)
  • As someone who works with disabled people in a paid role (I am answering based on my experience working with disabled people)
  • As a family/friend carer in a voluntary or unpaid role (I am answering based on my experience caring for a family member or friend)
  • As a representative of a Disabled Person's Organisation (Where disabled people represent at least 75% of the board and 50% of staff)
  • As a representative of another disability organisation (Other organisation who work with or support disabled people)

Or

  • As another non disabled person

You may also type in the box if these options do not apply to you.

Now select ‘Continue’ to move to the next question.

The next section will ask slightly different questions – depending on whether you are answering the survey as an Individual or on behalf of an Organisation.

Firstly, if you are answering the survey as an Individual or on behalf of an Individual , you are asked how would you describe your (or the person who you are responding for) gender identity?

You can chose Female, Male, Other or Prefer not to say.

Next, you are asked where do you, (or the person who you are responding for), live?

Please select either ‘In a city’, ‘In a town’, ‘In a village’, or ‘In the countryside’. You may write in the box for other options that aren’t listed.

Next, please select which age range you, (or the person who you are responding for) belong to:

  • Under 18
  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55-64
  • 65-74
  • 75 and over

The next question asks which constituency you, (or the person who are you responding for) live in. Northern Ireland is made up of 18 different electoral areas called constituencies. A map of the constituencies can be accessed via a link in this question if you need assistance locating your area.

Please select your constituency from the following list:

  • Belfast East
  • Belfast North
  • Belfast South
  • Belfast West
  • East Antrim
  • East Londonderry
  • Fermanagh and South Tyrone
  • Foyle
  • Lagan Valley
  • Mid Ulster
  • Newry and Armagh
  • North Antrim
  • North Down
  • South Antrim
  • South Down
  • Strangford
  • Upper Bann
  • West Tyrone

If you do not know your constituency, please select ‘I don’t know’ and use the box below to tell us your nearest large town or city.

If you are answering the survey as an Individual – you may now select ‘Continue’ to move on to the next part of the survey.

Alternatively, if you are answering the survey on behalf of an Organisation, you will be asked if you consulted with your members or service users.

Please select either ‘Yes’, ‘No’ or ‘Not applicable’

If Yes, please write in the box how many did you consult with.

Next, please describe the group you consulted with. Pick one of the following: ‘All Female’, ‘All Male’ or ‘Both Male and Female’.

Next, please tell us where most people in your group live. Please select either ‘In a city’, ‘In a town’, ‘In a village’, or ‘In the countryside’. You may write in the box for other options that aren’t listed or if there is a mix of answers.

Next, please select which age ranges your group represents. Please tick all age ranges that apply.

  • Under 18
  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55-64
  • 65-74
  • 75 and over

The next question asks which constituency most of the people in your group live in or meet. A map of the constituencies can be accessed via a link in this question if you need assistance locating your area.

Please select your constituency from the following list:

  • Belfast East
  • Belfast North
  • Belfast South
  • Belfast West
  • East Antrim
  • East Londonderry
  • Fermanagh and South Tyrone
  • Foyle
  • Lagan Valley
  • Mid Ulster
  • Newry and Armagh
  • North Antrim
  • North Down
  • South Antrim
  • South Down
  • Strangford
  • Upper Bann
  • West Tyrone

If you do not know your constituency, please select ‘I don’t know’ and use the box below to tell us your nearest large town or city.

You may now select ‘Continue’ to move on to the next part of the survey.

The next section is about Key Issues for the Parliament.

In this section, there are a list of key issues. Please take the time to choose 9 key issues from the list, which you think should be discussed at the Disabled People’s Parliament. Please rank the issues in order of importance – with 1 being the most important to you. There are 16 issues to choose from.

The issues are:

  • Equal access to appropriate healthcare and services, including relevant and appropriate equipment.
  • Access to affordable housing.
  • Barriers to employment.
  • Suitable standards of living and social protection.
  • Affordable and accessible transport.
  • Barriers to digital information (for example internet, appointments).
  • Living independently.
  • Social isolation.
  • Education opportunities.
  • Public and political life (for example running for political office, sitting on a Board or Forum).
  • Social security & benefit payments, welfare reforms (for example PIP, Universal Credit).
  • Participation in sport and physical activities.
  • Unpaid care and support.
  • The need for a Disability Strategy and action plans to be published.
  • Full Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

And lastly,

  • Equal discrimination legislation as those in Great Britain.

There is further information on the last two issues linked below the list of issues.

If there are any issues not listed, please use the box to add in issues which you would like to be included.

Once you have ranked the issues 1 to 9, please select ‘Continue’.

The next section talks about ways to get involved.

The Disabled People's Parliament will be broadcast live on the Assembly website and social media channels. You will also be able to view a recording after the event if you are unable to watch it live.

You may be interested in watching the Disabled People's Parliament in Parliament Buildings. If you wish to attend in person, please add a contact email address in the box at this section, and we'll keep you up to date with times and availability.

Now select ‘Continue’.

You’re almost done, and you’re about to submit your response to the survey.

By clicking 'Submit Response' you give us permission to analyse and include your response in our results. After you click Submit, you will no longer be able to go back and change any of your answers.

If you wish, you can provide your email address in the box and you will be sent a receipt and a link to a PDF copy of your response.

Finally, to finish the survey, please select ‘Submit Response’.

Your response has been submitted. This section provides you with your response ID. Please keep a note of this ID if you need to contact us about your response. If you entered your email address, a receipt will be emailed to you within a few minutes. Please check your spam or junk folder if it does not appear in your inbox.

You can also download a copy of your response in this section.

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That’s it! You have successfully completed the survey. Thank you for your input. We appreciate your time and your opinions – and thank you again for sharing your views on the key issues for the Disabled People’s Parliament.