And while the world turns many talk about accessible cars etc. and we don't
even have accessible pedestrian signals? And we don't even get to this very day
accessible information related to our daily affairs?
APS is a simple thing in principle for if there is a pedestrian signal for the
sighted then oneshould be their for theblind and otherwise disabled/.
Nuances to the side the principle is simple.
If the signalsays don't walk for non-disabled then it shoud say so for PWD
including the blind and deafblind in both tactile and audio formats.
This isn't all that complicated.
It is all technically feasible.
It is only a matter of will and not even much in bucks.
Thebottomline is that the powers that be wish to have the blind and otherwise
disabled community fight over this or that issue or nuance. And all of it is
pure bull hockey. It is classic divide and conquer.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jones, Robin Ann
To: GREATLAKES@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 1:00 PM
Subject: Upcoming Accessibility session: Accessible Pedestrian Signals
The next scheduled session in the AccessibilityOnline webinar series is set to
occur on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 2:30pm-4:00pm ET. The topic is
"Accessible Pedestrian Signals" and will feature Melissa Andersen and Scott
Windley from the U.S. Access Board and a representative from the Federal
Highway Administration.
Access for pedestrians at signalized intersections requires the right-of-way to
be accessible and pedestrian signal information to be available to all users.
This session will cover pedestrian signals that are accessible to all
pedestrians, including those with vision or hearing impairments, and will also
address basic intersection features such as curb ramps and accessible street
crossings. Presenters will review requirements for accessible pedestrian
signals in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and discuss other
signal and beacon information useful for designing safe and accessible street
crossings. The Access Board will partner with the Federal Highway
Administration to answer your questions and provide an overview of the proper
implementation and usage of pedestrian signals.
Registration is free and available at www.accessibilityonline.org The session
will be closed captioned.
Questions? 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) or webinars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
