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...
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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Intellectual Disability, a Little Known and Multidimensional Disability
Even though intellectual disability affects 1 to 3% of the world’s population, there are still a lot of preconceived ideas.
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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.
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Why Should Your Accessible Pedestrian Signals Have a Guiding Sound Corridor?
A guiding sound corridor provides blind and visually impaired users more safety while crossing the street.
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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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Intellectual Disability, a Little Known and Multidimensional Disability
Intellectual Disability, a Little Known and Multidimensional DisabilityIntellectual disability, sometimes called mental retardation, affects 1 to 3% of the global population, which represents approximately 6.5 million people in the United States. Who are they? What...
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...
Blind and Visually Impaired Pedestrians: What Are Their Difficulties When Crossing the Street?
Blind and Visually Impaired Pedestrians: What Are Their Difficulties When Crossing the Street? Blind and visually impaired pedestrians can face many obstacles and challenges when they navigate the streets, especially for crossing them. Abled pedestrians cross...
7 Tips to Welcome a Person with Disabilities
7 Tips to Welcome a Person with Disabilities Who hasn’t been uncomfortable dealing with a person with disabilities? We’ve all been afraid to drop a clanger, to be clumsy and to behave badly. It’s normal to feel disconcerted in a new situation when we don’t...
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