The final theme relates to social aspects of accessibility, such as the attitudes and awareness of transport staff and the public. Negative behaviours and attitudes from staff, and lack of awareness of how to support people with sensory impairments, are a key determinant of the experiences of deaf people and people with hearing loss using public transport (Almoshaogeh et al....
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Discussion
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No actionable clinical change; relevant background for audiologists advising patients on navigating daily life challenges related to hearing loss.
Staff attitudes are a modifiable determinant of transport accessibility, and awareness of this gap can support audiologists in advocating for patients' broader social needs.
- 01Negative or uninformed attitudes among transport staff are a key barrier for people with sensory impairments.
- 02Lack of disability awareness training in transport settings contributes to poor passenger experiences.
- 03This article is part of RNID's multi-part review on public transport access for deaf communities.
- 04Staff behaviour can either enable or worsen access problems for hearing-impaired travellers.
Negative attitudes and lack of awareness among transport staff are a key determinant of poor public transport accessibility for people with sensory impairments.
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