Paper by: Bart J.M. Melis-Dankers, Else M. Havik and Aart C. Kooijman (Royal Dutch Visio, Centre
of Expertise for Blind and Visually Impaired People)
Frank J.J.M. Steyvers, (University of Groningen, Department of Psychology, Groningen)
Helen Petrie, (University of York, Department of Computer Science, York)
Accessibility of shared space by visually challenged people
Publication date: 2015
Ranking: useful
This paper gives an overview of appearance of ten shared spaces in the Netherlands and the effects they have on the mobility of visually impaired people. The areas were assessed by people qualified in the fields of orientation and mobility. They were also assessed against compliance with with existing guidelines on accessibility.
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