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Grab introduces CommuniKit to empower Deaf driver-partners

This in-vehicle visual communication kit is designed to bridge the communication gap between passengers and deaf driver-partners, ensuring a safe, smooth, and comfortable ride. 

Grab Philippines introduces the Grab CommuniKit for deaf driver-partners, marking a stride in its commitment to inclusivity in the transportation sector. 

This in-vehicle visual communication kit is designed to bridge the communication gap between passengers and deaf driver-partners, ensuring a safe, smooth, and comfortable ride. 

The Grab CommuniKit is a thoughtfully designed set of postcards featuring commonly used phrases and requests made during GrabCar rides. These easy-to-read postcards aim to facilitate communication with PWD drivers on various topics, such as directions, drop-off points, and  special requests like air conditioning adjustments.

The kit was co-created with leading organizations advocating for inclusivity for the deaf, such as DeafED Philippines, the National Association of Sign Language Interpreters, and the community of PWD Grab driver-partners.  It adheres to industry standards for effective communication methods tailored to the needs of deaf individuals.

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Grab Philippines Country Head Ronald Roda shares, “In championing inclusive success for everyone in the digital economy, it is with full dedication that we make sure nobody is left behind. As we create livelihood opportunities for tens of thousands of our kababayans, it is our goal to also empower marginalized groups such as deaf drivers to grab the same tech-enabled opportunities – serving as the catalyst for achieving their aspirations while they contribute as integral members of our fleet regardless of their disability.”

Deaf Grab Driver-Partner Vic Diaz, who has been with Grab for almost a decade, highlights how the Grab CommuniKit has allowed him to connect better with his passengers

One of the driver-partners who received a Grab CommuniKit is Vic Diaz. The Grab CommuniKit has enhanced my connection with passengers, enabling me to deliver the exceptional service they expect from a GrabCar ride. It has also been invaluable for passengers with the same disability, as well as foreign passengers, by facilitating better communication with me. Honestly, the kit has greatly eased my daily experience on the road,” Diaz highlighted. 

Compact and simple to use, the Grab CommuniKit can be easily found in the central console organizer of GrabCar vehicles. Besides the templated answers, passengers and their drivers can also use an allocated whiteboard and marker to write their personalized requests or messages.

Grab Philippines invites passengers and driver-partners alike to join hands in making this initiative a success by fostering understanding, patience, and respect for one another.

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