06/10/2026
Accessibility does not always require big solutions.💡
During our recent fam trip, we knew in advance that a deaf participant from the UK would be joining the group. We did not have a ready-made solution - what we did have was some time to prepare.
🔎 We researched speech-to-text and live transcription apps, tested a few options and chose the one that seemed most practical for a programme that involved a lot of time on the move.
During the trip, we provided the participant with phone equipped with the transcription app and internet access, while our guide used a connected microphone.
Honestly not everything work smoothly. Internet connectivity was not always reliable. The app had its limitations. And it took a little time for the participant to get used to the setup.
💬 But it worked well enough to help him participate much more fully in the programme.
🔎The feedback:
After the trip, he told us that he appreciated the effort and found the solution really helpful. He suggested another transcription app that, in his experience, works even better (paid option), highlighted the importance of reliable mobile connection, and confirmed that a phone is far more useful than a tablet when the programme takes place mostly on the go.
And that was probably the most valuable lesson for us - You do not always need to know the perfect solution from the start. You need to notice the need, look for options, test them, and adjust.
Today, many tools that can make travel, events and shared experiences more accessible are literally within reach. Sometimes what matters most is simply paying attention, and being willing to find a way.
