Field Report : Echolocation and Universal Design
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In Taiwan inclusive accessibility designs and equipment for the visually exceptional (impaired) include both Braille and guidance systems. Guidance systems refer to tactile or broadcast means of affording users' accessibility. Currently though, existing equipment are only able to provide the visually exceptional (impaired) with limited environmental information. Previously, a visually exceptional (impaired) person advised me: "while walking, using echolocation to determine my location has proven to be a useful method for me". We believe it essential that all environmental designers must continue to implement new inclusive and accessible universal design strategies which fundamentally incorporate all manner of design elements.
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