Paratransit Services for People with Disabilities: Yes You Can Reduce Their Costs
Paratransit Services for People with Disabilities: Yes You Can Reduce Their CostsAs a chief executive officer of a transit authority, you know...
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How to Create a Smart City for People with Physical Disabilities?
A smart city for people with physical disabilities takes into account their needs. Especially regarding their mobility.
Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities: Is Human Assistance Really Obsolete for Their Mobility?
When getting around or finding their bearings in a complex venue, assistive technology can often replace human assistance.
The Ultimate Guide to Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Find out everything there is to know on accessible pedestrian signals: regulations, installation, maintenance, activation modes…
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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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.
How to Create a Smart City for People with Physical Disabilities?
A smart city for people with physical disabilities takes into account their needs. Especially regarding their mobility.
Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities: Is Human Assistance Really Obsolete for Their Mobility?
When getting around or finding their bearings in a complex venue, assistive technology can often replace human assistance.
The Ultimate Guide to Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Find out everything there is to know on accessible pedestrian signals: regulations, installation, maintenance, activation modes…
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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Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities: Is Human Assistance Really Obsolete for Their Mobility?
When getting around or finding their bearings in a complex venue, assistive technology can often replace human assistance.
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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 Blind and Visually Impaired People?
A smart city represents the gateway for a more accessible and inclusive city. Its sole purpose is to serve its citizens, including those with visual impairments.
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How Accessible Are the Audible Pedestrian Pushbuttons of Your Crossings?
Blind and visually impaired people rely on audible pedestrian pushbuttons to know when to safely cross the street. How accessible are they?
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What Is a Phygital Experience and How Can It Improve the Accessibility of Your Venue?
Phygital experiences can make a difference. For people with disabilities, this means more accessibility to services and information.
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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 Innovation Promises to Revolutionize Accessibility in the New York City Subway
How Innovation Promises to Revolutionize Accessibility in the New York City Subway With more than 1.5 billion passengers per year, the New York City subway is one of the most used rapid transit systems in the Western world. And it’s also one of the oldest. It...
At What Intersections Should You Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals?
At What Intersections Should You Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals? When you install accessible pedestrian signals, you first need to ask yourself where exactly they are needed. Are there any intersections blind and visually impaired pedestrians particularly...
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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