Hi Vince,
Your comments are on the right track. There's technology called talking
signs that are present in a lot of Cities/Towns in the UK now. These
talking signs are activated with a trigger device that automatically
activates the talking sign as you approach it. The trigger works off a
frequency signal which could be used to activate a Real Bus Information
Sign as well. However, getting people in the know to implement this type
of technology is like trying to walk through a brick wall. Even the DDA
won't come to our rescue and if you look at the last Act that went
through, "Removing obstacles to accessibility," you would think this Act
would help us to get these types of systems accessible to visually
impaired people, not the case, because no one is interested, especially
the RNIB and Guide Dogs Association. The Act was just another Spin and
does disabled people no good at all.
Getting off my soap box now <smile>
Regards.
Jim.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vince Thacker" <vince@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 9:03 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Accessible real time bus information systems.
Hi again Jim,
These posts have given me an idea.
When my Dad wants to call the emergency services he just presses a
medallion that hangs around his neck. This identifies him and works the
phone.
Could something like this be used by one of these talking bus stop
systems...
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