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Uber Teams Up with Communication Service for the Deaf to Expand Work Opportunities for Deaf Drivers
While the unemployment rate in the U.S. is now below 5%, most people who are deaf or hard of hearing still struggle to find work. Unemployment and underemployment among the deaf and hard of hearing is around 70%. Here at Uber, we have added unique product features to make it easier for these men and women to drive on our platform. Today we’re taking the next step by partnering with the Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD), the largest Deaf-led nonprofit in the United States.
App Updates for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Partners
We’re always working to make the Uber experience as hassle-free as possible for our riders and driver-partners. That’s why today we’re excited to announce app updates designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing partners.
Greater accessibility for riders and drivers
For the more than 55 million Americans with disabilities, getting around isn’t always easy. This month our nation celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which sought to level the playing field for both job opportunity and mobility for the Americans with disabilities. We wanted to mark this milestone with an update on some of the work we’ve been doing to improve Uber’s accessibility for both riders and drivers with disabilities.
Transportation At Your Fingertips
In honor of the National Federation of the Blind’s 75th anniversary, we sat down with a group of inspiring riders who are visually impaired to learn about their experiences with the Uber platform.
