Our Audio Beacons Guide the Blind and Visually Impaired at the Helsinki Subway
Our Audio Beacons Guide the Blind and Visually Impaired at the Helsinki SubwayOur audio beacons equip the new line of the Helsinki subway in...
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7 Good Reasons to Install Audio Beacons at Your Public Transport Network
Audio beacons are an efficient way to provide more autonomy to blind and visually impaired people. They can easily use public transport.
Will Remote Activation Become the Norm for Accessible Pedestrian Signals?
More and more cities like New York have been exploring remote activation to trigger accessible pedestrian signals.
How Does a Blind Person Use Their Smartphone to Improve Their Mobility?
The smartphone has revolutionized the mobility of blind and visually impaired people.
How to Foster Inclusive Mobility at Public Transit?
What inclusive mobility solutions can improve the accessibility of public transit? Are they cost-effective? The answer lies with phygital…
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Our Audio Beacons Guide the Blind and Visually Impaired at the Helsinki Subway
The Helsinky subway improved their audio signage system by installing on demand and remotely activated audio beacons.
7 Good Reasons to Install Audio Beacons at Your Public Transport Network
Audio beacons are an efficient way to provide more autonomy to blind and visually impaired people. They can easily use public transport.
Will Remote Activation Become the Norm for Accessible Pedestrian Signals?
More and more cities like New York have been exploring remote activation to trigger accessible pedestrian signals.
How Does a Blind Person Use Their Smartphone to Improve Their Mobility?
The smartphone has revolutionized the mobility of blind and visually impaired people.
How to Foster Inclusive Mobility at Public Transit?
What inclusive mobility solutions can improve the accessibility of public transit? Are they cost-effective? The answer lies with phygital…
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Paratransit Services for People with Disabilities: Yes You Can Reduce Their Costs
Public agencies spend millions of dollars for paratransit services. But a cost-effective solution could make public transit more accessible for riders with disabilities.
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Disability Statistics in the US: Looking Beyond Figures for an Accessible and Inclusive Society
How many people with disabilities live in the United States? How can they be more integrated in our society? What accessibility solutions can make their lives easier?
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How to Create a Smart City for Deaf and Hearing Impaired People?
From the conception of your smart city, take into account the difficulties met by people with hearing impairments. The smart city needs to be exemplary in terms of accessibility.
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At What Intersections Should You Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals?
Eveything you need to know to best install accessible pedestrian signals! Blind and visually impaired people rely on an efficient system.
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How Does a Blind Person Use Their Smartphone to Improve Their Mobility?
The smartphone has revolutionized the mobility of blind and visually impaired people.
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Disability Statistics in the US: Looking Beyond Figures for an Accessible and Inclusive Society
Disability Statistics in the US: Looking Beyond Figures for an Accessible and Inclusive Society Around 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. Diving into disability statistics in the US will help us know exactly who is concerned and what...
7 Good Reasons to Install Audio Beacons at Your Public Transport Network
7 Good Reasons to Install Audio Beacons at Your Public Transport NetworkHave you heard of audio beacons? It’s probably one of the most effective solutions to help blind and visually impaired people find their way in a complex venue. In a public transport system, audio...
Will Remote Activation Become the Norm for Accessible Pedestrian Signals?
Will Remote Activation Become the Norm for Accessible Pedestrian Signals?Without pushbutton, there are no accessible pedestrian signals. That’s how APS work in the U.S. But more and more cities have been exploring remote activation like New York City. The Department...
Invisible Disabilities: 80% of Disabled People Are Concerned!
Invisible Disabilities: 80% of Disabled People Are Concerned! Having a disability = using a wheelchair. That’s one persisting cliché! Actually, only 2% of people with disabilities are wheelchair users but 80% have invisible disabilities! What we mean by “invisible...
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