Disabled people want to travel, visit loved ones, and get to their job on time. Just like everyone else.
25%
People in the US report having a disability that limits their transport options.1
70%
of disabilities are invisible.2
"AM I IN A SAFE PLACE?"
For people with cognitive, sensory, sight & hearing disabilities —
clashing announcements, echoey spaces, and distorted speakers make it hard for them to find their way around and keep up with information.
clashing announcements, echoey spaces, and distorted speakers make it hard for them to find their way around and keep up with information.
More missed connections
More complaints
Stressed staff
Ligitation
For some,
the noise is just too much.
So they won't come.
the noise is just too much.
So they won't come.
ACCESSIBLE STATIONS
The right thing to do
that's great for business.
$645B
Spending power of disabled people in the US.3
Accessible stations, change the game for everyone.
Increase transport use and revenue
Build more vibrant diverse cities
More tourism
Less ligitation
Getting started
INFORMATION
Tell people about what you are already doing to assist them.
INFORMATION
Familiarize people with your sonic environment before they arrive so they know what to expect.
ENVIRONMENT
Soft furnishings
Reduce echo
ENVIRONMENT
Turn everything down
ENVIRONMENT
Localize speakers.
TOOLS
Sonic logos & wayfinding beacons
Reduce confusing announcements and stand out over speech.
TOOLS
Soundscapes / music
Relaxation & wellbeing
There are lots of solutions.
To find the right one's for you —
Ask disabled people what gets in their way.
Map your customer journey & what people need to know.
Decide . Test . Measure
Want to make your cities easier to get around? Get in touch.
Marcel de Bie
+1 310 270 8012
"In a world not designed by them, Marcel creates platforms with people with disabilities so they can design their own experiences."
Carmen Madisson . Boilover Inclusive Performance Ensemble. Sunbury Cobaw Community Health.
"Not only did Marcel break down what was working and not working in terms of interfaces and the responsiveness and character of sounds, he explored how they hindered or helped them achieve their goals."
Wendy O'Neil . Art Centre, Melbourne.
"Marcel was indispensable to us and the success of the project, with that rare combination of practical know-how, a hard-work ethic, and inspired creative vision.''
Brian Rupp . Brand Timbre & Rumblefish. [USA]
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