[Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals

[Kirk]

thanks for the update with Diane! I learned about traffic lights and the 
programming of them a long time ago while I was still sighted, but what was 
never discussed to me was the pedestrian cross walks  and the proper way to 
utilize them. this is interesting to me. I agree with you about having this 
topic brought to one of the  NFB events. KH


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Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:20 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Explanation of traffic lights and pedestrian signals


The FCB is streaming their convention and I am currently listening to a 
speech by an O & M instructor, Dianne Ketts, who happens to work for the 
Lighthouse of Central Florida. I know Dianne personally and find her to be a 
very progressive-thinking O & M instructor. She is explaining the various 
kinds of Pedestrian signals, traffic lights and the use of audible 
pedestrian signals. She particularly emphasizes that you need proper O & M 
techniques and training whether or not the audible indications exists, 
saying that the audible signal only indicates that the walk signal is 
showing, not that it is safe to cross the street. I find her outlook 
refreshing and the lecture fascinating.  It is interesting to learn how the 
various lights are actuated as well as how the audible pedestrian signals 
work. I think it would be of great use to have an explanation of these 
various signals and the technology regarding APS'S AT A FUTURE NFBF 
CONVENTION AND EVEN POSSIBLY AT AN NFB national convention. I really believe 
with traffic patterns changing, with more and more cars on our roadways, 
this information is useful for us to know. She says, for example, that 
whether there is an APS or not, there are some intersections where it is 
imperative for people to find the push-button. Really interesting!

Sherri


Sherri Brun, NFBF Secretary and Newsline® Coordinator
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