Unemployment Benefits Survey

The National Federation of the Blind is investigating barriers and denials related to unemployment benefits. If you have been terminated or laid off from your job within the last two years, please take time to complete this important survey. The information you provide will help the NFB as we pursue equal access to employment and its related benefits.

First Name *

Last Name *

City *

State *

Email *

Phone *

Were you terminated/laid off at any point within the last two years? *

Thank you for your interest in this matter. The survey is intended to gather information from individuals who have been terminated/laid off at any point over the past two years.

When were you terminated/laid off? - Optional

Describe your previous employer. - Optional

Sheltered Workshop

Other

Had you been laid off/terminated by this employer before? - Optional

Describe. - Optional

Did you file for unemployment benefits? - Optional

If not, why not? - Optional

I was told that I was not eligible.

Other Reason

By whom? - Optional

Describe. - Optional

If yes, did you encounter barriers with the application process? - Optional

Was the applicant process inaccessible with screen access software? - Optional

Describe the screen access software barriers you encountered. - Optional

What other barriers did you encounter? - Optional

Was your application for unemployment benefits approved? - Optional

If not, for what reason was your application denied? - Optional

Have you returned to work? - Optional

Are you currently seeking employment? - Optional

If not, why not? - Optional

What do you need to return to work? - Optional