New Research Shows Public Often Unwilling To Help Deaf People On Public Transport

Letters: Public transport experiences for people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Dear Editor,  The May bank holidays are upon us and train stations are buzzing with travellers and day-trippers. However, for millions of people who are deaf, or have hearing loss, using public transport can be a challenging and stressful experience.  Imagine being on a platform. Passengers suddenly start leaving and you’re not sure why. Or you’re on a train that stops unexpectedly between stations, and you seem to be the only person in the carr…

New Research Shows Public Often Unwilling To Help Deaf People On Public Transport

Ahead of Deaf Awareness Week (May 5-11) new research from RNID reveals people are much less likely to offer help to people with hearing loss than to other passenger groups. Only 65% of the public surveyed said they would help someone wearing a hearing aid compared to 83% who would assist a wheelchair user, 80% who […] The post New research shows public often unwilling to help deaf people on public transport appeared first on Business Cheshire.