[il-talk] [Iabs-talk] New Information System At O'Hare

[Patti S Chang]

I am highly unimpressed when I visit their web page. The first thing we read
is offensive in that it presumes that this tech is a game changer not simply
an assistant. It helps perpetuate the idea that we can't move with our tride
and true methods. 

Here is the quote. 
Most Venues are complicated for the visually impaired
OVERLOADED INFORMATION FOR SIGHTED PEOPLE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO A VISUALLY
IMPAIRED IN AN INDOOR SPACE.

Unprofessional not to mention grammatically wrong. 

Why is the City of Chicago trying this as opposed to AIRA which individuals
have already been erging. 


Patti S. Gregory-Chang Esq.
Treasurer
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
773-307-6440
Pattischang at gmail.com

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Subject: [Iabs-talk] New Information System At O'Hare

Hello all,

I have received the following information from Steve Hastalis.

Karen Tamley, Commissioner, Mayor's office for People with Disabilities
(MOPD), requests volunteers to try a new system, BONI Loud Steps.  She does
not remember if this name refers to the software and hardware or its
manufacturer.  This system communicates with blind users  using wi fi.

 

 

 

Denise R. Avant, Esq.

President,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

773-991-8050

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