15.6.3. Involvement of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)

Try these first

1. 1.

   Why is involving PwDs in transportation design important?

   Hint

   Think about who would know their own needs the best.

2. 2.

   What is one method for gathering feedback from PwDs?

   Hint

   Consider how you would ask someone about their experience.

3. 3.

   Why is it important to involve PwDs in transportation design?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the expertise of users in regard to their own situations.

4. 4.

   What is co-design?

   • A method of testing only
   • A collaborative design approach
   • A unilateral design process

   Hint

   Think about the role of collaboration in design.

5. 5.

   Devise a comprehensive engagement plan for a city’s new transport initiative focusing on PwDs. What steps will you include?

   Hint

   Think of stages of engagement and consistent interaction.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a scenario where a transit system was designed without PwD involvement. What were the impacts on user experience?

   Hint

   Consider consequences of overlooking user experience.