Consultation fatigue in D/deaf and D/disabled communities

Why is this a problem?

Many D/deaf and D/disabled community members are often asked for feedback, but rarely see real changes. This can lead to consultation fatigue, making people less willing to participate and reducing trust in standards organizations.

Common problems include:

• Skepticism about whether participation will make a difference.
• Feeling that feedback is ignored or not acted on.
• Being asked for input many times without clear follow-up, leading to emotional and mental fatigue.

Ways to address the barrier