Most of the research reviewed identified problems preventing access to public transport. However, there were examples of how systems and infrastructure, information and communication, and attitudes and awareness can instead support access. The primary enabler of access to public transport is consistency and predictability (Bigby et al. 2019, Motability 2025)....
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No actionable clinical change; useful context for patient counselling on advocacy and support resources that can improve daily functioning.
Identifying enablers of transport access points to practical, systemic improvements that could significantly boost independence and quality of life for patients with hearing loss.
- 01Improved visual information systems and infrastructure are key enablers of transport access for deaf passengers.
- 02Supportive, aware staff can meaningfully improve travel experiences for people with hearing loss.
- 03Both technology and human factors contribute to accessible transport environments.
- 04This is the third instalment in RNID's series on public transport accessibility for deaf and hearing-loss communities.
Improved systems, infrastructure, information provision, and supportive staff attitudes are enablers of public transport access for deaf and hearing-loss communities.
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