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        Josh Grisdale 4 days ago

        A great way to integrate accessibility and help for tourists!

        japantoday.com

        'Speaking' tactile sidewalks enrich lives of visually impaired

        Tactile paving for people with visual impairments in Japan has recently been enhanced with audio guidance, as the developers of the technology aim to improve the lives of people with partial sight and assist sighted tourists. The new braille blocks … Continue reading

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          alliejay

          I forget which airport it was (in Japan), but I did notice there were audio instructions for the toilets to ensure a visually impaired person could more easily find the door. I thought that was clever and hope it gets taken up elsewhere.

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            Josh Grisdale

            @alliejay yes, they aren’t everywhere but are increasing

            4 hours ago
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