(Task Order 18 under Project DTFH61-01-C-00049) Authors: James Jenness & Jeremiah Singer May 24, 2006 Prepared for: Federal Highway Administration Washington,...
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Visual Detection of Detectable Warning Materials by Pedestrians with Visual Impairments - Final Report
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Tactile Maps for Orientation and Way Finding
Users benefit from maps that provide navigation within the environment such as portable maps, way finding signs or a combination of the two....
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1.3 Previous Research
curb ramps and other flush transitions are used at crosswalks to improve the accessibility of sidewalks for people who cannot negotiate curbs, the curb edge has become a less reliable navigational...
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Portable tactile maps
Portable tactile maps A variety of techniques have been used to produce portable tactile maps. Regardless of the technique employed, the major drawback of portable tactile maps is...
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Fixed tactile maps
Fixed tactile maps Fixed tactile maps have the advantage that they can be affixed in the environment where they can be found by the person with vision loss and positioned in the...
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Talking three-dimensional models for way-finding and orientation
However, without additional audio descriptive information to actually assist the blind user in navigating from the model to destinations within the space, models are not useful for way finding...
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Scale and size
Scale and size Large scale maps are desirable, but how big is too big? Generally maps and models should fall within “the wingspan” (within arm’s reach or a suggested 50” x 30”) to...
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3. Tips for People with Visual Disabilities
(Some of the issues are) Navigating the crowded landscape (crowded with people and equipment), locating the equipment you want to use, being able to set up the equipment for yourself, i.e...
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3.2 Physical Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Protruding Objects mounted on the wall (e.g., fire extinguisher) may...
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3.3 Equipment Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Display and/or controls on the equipment is not accessible Put tactile...
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3.5 Other Tips for Increasing Access
Other issues can make using a fitness center difficult, such as bringing a service animal with you, using lockers, attending group classes, and using swimming pools. The following...
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Pricilla Rogers, Ph.D., Center on Vision Loss, American Foundation for the Blind
Introduction What Our Laws and Regulations Do Not Say About Low Vision and the Built Environment (slides 1 and 2). Low vision poses special issues for planners (and...
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Cubical Layouts
There’s no way to navigate those spaces....
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Furniture in Space with Clutter
Freestanding furniture is going to be just as much an issue to navigate through as the architectural walls and the space....
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Disorienting Spaces (slide 7)
It’s actually a flat surface, and then going into the lovely, also very easy-to-navigate checkerboard flooring pattern....
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Use color and design to create architectural landmarks to aid in spatial orientation (slides 8 – 10)
Using those things on a larger scale can help people navigate vertically through a building and then also horizontally [in those areas]....
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Avoid the extremes of surface reflectivity and contrast (slides 11 and 13)
Furniture Layouts Repetitive or intuitive furniture layouts are easy to navigate. Avoid “mine-field” layouts. Cubicles can be problematic....
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Accessible Pittsburgh: NAVPAL
Published on Jun 4, 2015 Updated video on NAVPAL
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Adaptive Surfing Makes the Ocean Accessible for People Who Use Wheelchairs - Rolling On, Episode 5
See how Arianny Ramirez rides Rockaway Beach’s waves on a surfboard—even though she needs a wheelchair to get around on land. Go to g.co/LGa11y and find out how Local Guides can make...
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ClickAndGo Navigation Wayfinding Technology
Detailed Narrative Routes ClickAndGo Navigation's core value is built around a searchable library of narrative routes unique to each venue. ...
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ClickAndGo Tactile Maps
ClickAndGo tactile maps are an excellent complement to ClickAndGo Navigation....
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Driving a Wheelchair Motorcycle in Indonesia - Rolling On, Episode 2
Watch how social worker Sri Lestari commutes to Yogyakarta every day by motorbike, even though she’s in a wheelchair. Go to g.co/LGa11y and find out how Local Guides can make a...
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Estimote Beacons and Stickers Wireless Sensors for Contextual Awareness
What are Estimote Beacons? Estimote Beacons and Stickers are small wireless sensors that you can attach to any location or object. They broadcast tiny radio signals which your...
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Estimote Smart Beacons - welcome to the contextual computing era!
Beacons already shipping! Order yours at http://estimote.com