Quick Actions
- Compensate D/deaf and D/disabled participants who are not affiliated with an organization for their time, expertise and contributions.
- Create funding programs that cover:
- compensation
- travel and accommodation for in-person meetings
- assistive technologies and communication supports, for example, sign language/interpretation and real-time captioning
- training and mentorship programs that support standards development
- staff accessibility training
- Partner with disability-led organizations to co-develop funding and engagement strategies.
More Information
- Co-design cost considerations: Co-designing Inclusive Cities directly addresses monetary compensation and several types of financial support needed for inclusive co‑design events.
Examples
- Germany – German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has launched a pilot stipend model allowing individuals without organizational backing especially d/Disabled and d/Deaf experts to receive financial support for participation and waived membership fees. They collaborate with disability networks to find participants with lived or community-based expertise.
- Kenya – Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) works with local disability organizations to provide honorariums, transport costs, and interpretation for d/Disabled participants. Support is often delivered through partner NGOs, with advance payments offered to avoid reimbursement delays. KEBS uses trusted community partners and localized funding methods to improve access in under-served areas.