Open Data Is Key to Fostering Universal Accessibility
Open Data Is Key to Fostering Universal AccessibilityWhat’s open data to you? A library gathering random information about your city? A way to...
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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.
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…
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.
The Crosswalk: Thousands of Years of Evolution
Did you know the first crosswalk emerged in the city of Pompeii more than 2000 years ago? Check out how it has evolved since Antiquity!
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Open Data Is Key to Fostering Universal Accessibility
Open data represents an opportunity for cities to reach universal accessibility. It shows the missing links of the mobility chain.
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…
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.
The Crosswalk: Thousands of Years of Evolution
Did you know the first crosswalk emerged in the city of Pompeii more than 2000 years ago? Check out how it has evolved since Antiquity!
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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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Blindness, Low Vision, What Are the Different Forms of Visual Disability?
There are many types of visual impairment affecting the lives of millions in the world. But 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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Blind and Visually Impaired Pedestrians: What Are Their Difficulties When Crossing the Street?
Blind and visually impaired pedestrians need to remain careful at all times. Even when they actuate the APS to cross the street.
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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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Blindness, Low Vision, What Are the Different Forms of Visual Disability?
Blindness, Low Vision, What Are the Different Forms of Visual Disability? Approximately 12 million American people are affected by a visual disability and no less than 253 million people in the world. Who are they? What are their needs? How can we facilitate...
How to Foster Inclusive Mobility at Public Transit?
How to Foster Inclusive Mobility at Public Transit?You probably have heard of inclusive mobility but do you know what it actually means? For public transit all over the world, this notion gets more and more important. And more realistic to implement as many...
The Ultimate Guide to Accessible Pedestrian Signals
The Ultimate Guide to Accessible Pedestrian Signals Table of contents What are accessible pedestrian signals?Why do cities have accessible pedestrian signals?Who are APS for?How do audible traffic signals work exactly?What is pedestrian detection?Why are...
Disability Pride Month: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Disability Pride Month: What Is It and Why Is It Important?July celebrates Disability Pride Month! A month to support and raise awareness on disability. It gives people with disabilities an opportunity to be seen and heard. Obviously, everybody has their own...
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