Excuse me, I'll feel that again
Excuse me, I'll feel that again
- 2004
- Building Engineer 79(3) March 2004, 20-21(2) .
Concentrates on the aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 which concern visually impaired disabled people. Points out that a relatively small percentage of them can read Braille, so using the system for signage may not be appropriate. Recommends the use of alternative systems, such as low vision aids. Concludes modern designers need to consider practical technological solutions to access problems, which comply with legislation.
MANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-DISCRIMINATION-DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION-ACCESSIBILITY
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
SIGNS
BRAILLE SIGNS
VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
Concentrates on the aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 which concern visually impaired disabled people. Points out that a relatively small percentage of them can read Braille, so using the system for signage may not be appropriate. Recommends the use of alternative systems, such as low vision aids. Concludes modern designers need to consider practical technological solutions to access problems, which comply with legislation.
MANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-DISCRIMINATION-DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION-ACCESSIBILITY
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
SIGNS
BRAILLE SIGNS
VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE