Nonvisual Cues for Aligning to Cross Streets

Scott, Alan C.; Barlow, Janet M.; Guth, David; Bentzen, Billie Louise; Cunningham, Christopher; Long, Richard

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“…Independent travel is one of the biggest challenges for people who are visually impaired (that is, those who are blind or have low vision) (Cimarolli, Boerner, Brennan-Ing, Reinhardt, & Horowitz, 2012;Diamond, 2012). Research into ori entation and mobility has largely focused on tools and techniques that promote in dependent travel (Arditi & Tian, 2013;Kim & Wall Emerson, 2014;Lloyd, Budge, Stafford, & La Grow, 2009;Wil liams, Ray, Griffith, & de l'Aune, 2011;Wright, Harris, & Sticken, 2010), envi ronmental influences (Deverell, 2011;Scott et al, 2011), and rehabilitation programs (Alma, Groothoff, Melis-Dankers, Suurmeijer, & Van der Mei, 2013;Perla, 2013;Zijlstra, Ballemans, & Kempen, 2013). However, little research has explored the underlying concerns of people who are visually impaired when making choices about mobility, and the roles these choices may play in the per sistence of low rates of independent travel among this population.…”

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Changing what it Means to be “Normal”: A Grounded Theory Study of the Mobility Choices of People who are Blind or Have Low Vision

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Nicolle

2015

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness

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Introduction The ability to travel to destinations outside of the home is important to social inclusion and quality of life, and it is one of the most significant challenges for people who are visually impaired (that is, those who are blind or have low vision). There has been little research into the underlying concerns of people who are visually impaired when making decisions about mobility. Methods This grounded theory study explored the main mobility-related concerns of people who are visually impaired. It uses qualitative data drawn from a combination of online discussions; face-to-face, telephone, and e-mail interviews; and focus groups with people who are visually impaired and rehabilitation practitioners. Results The primary concern of people who are visually impaired when making choices about where to go, and when and how to do so, was a desire to see oneself and to be seen by others as “normal.” Self-identity and perceived “normality” are subjective and changeable and are continually internally coreconstructed (that is, simultaneously and interdependently reinterpreted and reconceptualised) to achieve congruence between them. The mobility strategies used are those that are perceived as most “normal.”. Discussion Perceived “normality” has a powerful influence on behavior. By acknowledging this influence, rehabilitation services may be better able to promote autonomy and self-reliance. Implications for practitioners To promote independence, rehabilitation services must change people's perception of what is “normal.” People must be supported to come to perceive fulfillment of valued social roles, autonomy, and self-reliance as “normal.”

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Changing what it Means to be “Normal”: A Grounded Theory Study of the Mobility Choices of People who are Blind or Have Low Vision

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Nicolle

2015

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness

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“…Literature on visual impairment is limited. Most studies are highly specific regarding the evaluation of certain design characteristics, such as detectable warnings systems (Jenness and Singer, 2008), and orientation cues (Scott et al, 2011), as well as general best practices (Causley, 2014). There is also a concern regarding the safety of Shared Spaces: streets which remove curb to create a larger public realm.…”

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Defining Accessibility: A Snapshot of Accessibility Planning and a Review of Practice in Ontario

Varajão¹

2023

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Despite the growing importance of accessibility planning and the legislated recognition of Human Rights in the planning profession, there is no universal, operational definition of accessibility planning. Moreover, the objectives of accessibility planning for municipalities and the private sector are largely ambiguous beyond the point of minimum Ontario Building Code standards. This MRP provides an annotated bibliography on the various subcategories that inform accessibility planning, which can act as a starting point for practitioners who are unfamiliar with the subject. The paper also analyzes the current understanding of accessibility in planning and related fields to provide an immediate understanding of accessibility, as well as note areas of similarity or conflict in varying sectors. The report concludes with a discussion of some potential areas for future research and development within the field.

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“…Neither do they explain why: blind people often orient themselves at crossings by placing both feet on the kerb to identify the direction over the crossing (Storliløkken et al, 2012). If the crossing is placed at a curve, a blind person may end up walking obliquely over the crossing and end up in the middle of the intersection not knowing where the sidewalk is (Scott et al, 2011). Needless to say, this is dangerous but is hardly mentioned in guidelines.…”

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Standards for usable and safe environments for sight impaired

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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal E

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2 3 4When revising national standards and guidelines facilitating for sight-impaired people in transport systems, Norwegian authorities needed an assessment of current standards and practices. Two issues concerning design of streetscapes and public transport stops were of particular concern for the authorities: tactile paving seems to be laid out in situations in which more thoughtful design with natural leading elements could better have ensured usability, accessibility and safety for sight impaired; and there is a lack of consistency where tactile paving is laid out, causing potentially dangerous situations. The aim of this paper is to discuss how and why qualities of standards and guidelines, as well as of current practices, contribute to planning and design processes producing such results, and furthermore to arrive at recommendations for improving the situation.

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Nonvisual Cues for Aligning to Cross Streets

Cited by 20 publications

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Changing what it Means to be “Normal”: A Grounded Theory Study of the Mobility Choices of People who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Changing what it Means to be “Normal”: A Grounded Theory Study of the Mobility Choices of People who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Defining Accessibility: A Snapshot of Accessibility Planning and a Review of Practice in Ontario

Standards for usable and safe environments for sight impaired

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