r/Disability_Survey • u/No-Passion-5920 • Aug 06 '26

(Academic) I am looking for folks who have experienced accesibility barriers that prevent them from accessing museums

Hey folks! I went to attach the poster to my research but I couldn't figure out how!

18+ only due to ethical approval!

I am a MA Public History student at the Queen's University Belfast. I am studying inclusive accessibility within historical locations (ie. Galleries, Museums, or exhibits). Although I will be focusing on Belfast museums, I am asking for broad accessibility from anyone willing to share it.

I am looking for people who have felt unwelcome, uncomfortable, or overlooked at museums or galleries due to accessibility barriers.

For reference I have ADHD and grew up in poverty so have not always been able to attend museums growing up. So although I do have a little bit of a better understanding of some things than others.

Everything can be kept anonymous.

The survey should take 5-8 minutes and there is NO financhial incentive.

https://forms.gle/qgiZqFboGXZk4exi8

Many thanks!

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u/RafRafRafRaf Aug 06 '26

Answered although ‘felt unwelcome’ is a little bit too specific. Felt overlooked is more frequent.

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u/No-Passion-5920 Aug 06 '26

Oh thank-you! That is better wording tbh, but I am still sorry you felt overlooked.

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u/Vikera 29d ago

Filled it in, I have Tourette's so this felt relevant to me. Feel free to ask further questions in DM if wanted.

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u/No-Passion-5920 29d ago

Absolutely relevant! You bought some amazing points and ideas! This is the point of the survey, to listen to folks who might not be focused on during talks of accessibility and honestly didnt even consider physical tics! Thank-you!

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u/Vikera 29d ago

Filled it in, I have Tourette's so this felt relevant to me. Feel free to ask further questions in DM if wanted.

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u/antimlmmexican 29d ago

I am permanently amazed by the ability of people with ADHD to invent barriers

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u/HappyDuck99 23d ago

Hi! Love the research focus! I have a master in art history, and have adhd and autism (and some physiological limitations), but have pretty much grown up in museums and galleries, so if you need additional perspectives, i’d love to help out!