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From: Sabina.Bilder@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Sabina Bilder)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Pathfinder tiles
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Date: 17 Jun 91 20:24:16 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Thanks for your input on pathfinder tiles.  The problem that I was
referring to was noted in a study that was done regarding BART.  It
wasn't reported to be a big problem, but the way the dots are arranged
makes it a little difficult to manuever a wheelchair.  The dots create
a sort of diagonal groove that a wheel might have trouble with.  My
main concern wasn't so much with wheelchairs, though.  I can see the
tiles as more of a problem for the ambulatory handicapped person who
might trip on the tiles, especially those who have balance problems.

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