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
Establish continuous feedback loops
Action for Getting feedback
Help with information management
Action for Workload and Facilitating
Help with travel planning
Action for Travel
Manage access conflicts
Action for Facilitating , Organizing , Preparing for committees , and Workload
Set clear and realistic timelines for reviews, drafts, or revisions
Action for Workload
Show accountability and build trust with D/deaf and D/disabled people
Action for Recruiting and Getting feedback