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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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8 Clichés on Accessibility for Blind and Visually Impaired People
Do you really know about accessibility for the visually impaired or do you think you know? Let’s take down some clichés!
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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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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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8 Clichés on Accessibility for Blind and Visually Impaired People
8 Clichés on Accessibility for Blind and Visually Impaired People What do people with a visual impairment need? Why are accessibility regulations so strict regarding visual and tactile contrasts, fall prevention and signage? You’ll discover in this article a few...
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 how challenging it is to provide a reliable public transit system to all riders. And how expensive it is to set up...
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...
Should We Say “Hybridization” or “Inclusion” Regarding People with Disabilities? | Interview of Gabrielle Halpern, Doctor of Philosophy
Should We Say “Hybridization” or “Inclusion” Regarding People with Disabilities? | Interview of Gabrielle Halpern, Doctor of PhilosophyAs accessibility experts, we often talk about inclusion to explain that our society should be built to suit the needs of everybody,...
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