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From: Beth.Hatch-Alleyne@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Beth Hatch-Alleyne)
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Subject: Re: Pathfinder Tiles
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Date: 18 Jun 91 16:20:36 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Eric; thanks for your message.  I am not going to argue with you about
technology.
subject, the problem of people falling off subways is not just a
problem for blind people, but for anyone.  Anyone seeing those tiles
might think we need them so we won't fall off the platform, when
they, the transit authorities in question, could just put a guard
rail to prevent anyone from falling off, thus pno one will fall off
the platform.  I am concerned with safety, and path finder tiles
won't prevent a blind person, who has had no or limited training, if
that is the concern here, from falling off a platform, but a rail
will prevent anyone, whether blind or sighted, and no matter how
much training or experience anyone has with the subway system, from
falling off the platform.  Just some thoughts, Eric, you and I would
be here all day arguing about technology, which is why I did not
touch that part of your message.  I look forward to more messages
from you in the future, Beth.

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