Why is this a problem?
Travel can be harder for D/deaf and D/disabled people, making it more expensive, stressful, and tiring. This can make it difficult to attend in-person meetings, and some members may not be able to participate or may attend under extra strain.
Common problems include:
- Support and guidance problems
- No clear contact person to help with accessibility planning
- No guidance on how to arrange accommodations for specific needs
- Traveling without regular caregiver or personal support.
- Higher travel stress, physical pain and fatigue because of limited support and long journeys
- Accessibility support issues
- Not having access to personal equipment or a full technology setup while travelling
- Risk of mobility equipment being damaged during travel
- No access to sign language interpreters during travel
- Inaccessible spaces
- Airports, trains, or taxis that are not fully accessible.
- Limited information about accessibility in the host city
- Funding and expense problems
- Extra costs and difficulty finding accessible transport, hotels, or flights
- Paying out of pocket for mobility equipment, support workers, or special insurance