Introduction to the Survey on Accessible Print Materials, American Sign Language - Video transcript
What is the Survey on Accessible Print Materials?
The Survey on Accessible Print Materials (SAPM) is currently being conducted by Statistics Canada and gathers information from Canadians who require printed works in alternate formats due to a difficulty when reading paper-based materials.
The survey collects information on a range of topics, including, use of aids or assistive devices, use of alternate formats and barriers experienced when accessing them, Internet use, digital skills, and training in relation to accessing alternate formats, and impacts of COVID-19 on usage of alternate formats.
How was I selected to participate in this survey?
You were randomly selected to participate in the SAPM. Your selection was based on responses that either you or someone in your household provided to the Activities of Daily Living question found on the 2021 Census of Population, long form questionnaire.
More specifically, that you "Sometimes," "Often," or "Always" had difficulty with one or more of the following:
- Seeing,
- hearing,
- walking,
- using stairs,
- using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities,
- learning, remembering or concentrating.
Or had any of the following:
- Emotional, psychological or mental health conditions.
Or another health problem or long-term condition.
What are the benefits of participating in this survey?
By participating in the SAPM you will directly help Statistics Canada draw a portrait of the lived experiences, unique challenges, and barriers faced by persons who have difficulties with reading print-based materials. Information from the survey will be used to support the development of programming to improve access to reading materials in alternate formats such as braille, e-braille, large print, accessible e-books and audiobooks.
Will my data be linked and shared?
Data from the SAPM may be linked to other administrative or survey sources such as the Census. This helps reduce the number of questions we need to ask on the SAPM.
Personal identifiers and data on individuals will not be shared or released outside Statistics Canada.
How will my data be kept private and confidential?
Responses to this survey are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, which guarantees that all of your personal information will remain confidential and secure.
To find out more about the measures in place to safeguard the confidentiality of your information, visit Statistics Canada's Trust Centre.
When will the results be available?
As soon as data from SAPM have been processed, the survey results are announced in The Daily, Statistics Canada's official release bulletin.