[nfbmi-talk] Fw: Upcoming AccessibilityOnline session: Accessible Pedestrian Signals

[David Robinson]

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From: joe harcz Comcast 
To: blind-democracy at freelists.org 
Cc: Larry Wanger ; David Robinson NFB MI ; Fred Wurtzel ; Larry Posont NFBMI Pres. ; Eleanor Canter ; Kelly Buckland NCIL 
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:55 PM
Subject: Fw: Upcoming AccessibilityOnline session: Accessible Pedestrian Signals


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.


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From: Jones, Robin Ann 
To: GREATLAKES at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU 
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 at accessibilityonline.org