TGSIs trying to fix bad design

Orientation And MobilityNon ConformanceTGSI
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TGSIs trying to fix bad design

 
 

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Warning TGSIs (that’s the dots) provide orientation and guidance for persons who are blind or experience low vision. But what happens when the guidance that is required by TGSIs actually makes the situation more unclear, confusing or even dangerous? Take a look at this short video and review with me what I’m talking about.

Location: Horsham, Victoria

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Dean Homicki

Dean Homicki is currently the CEO & Learning Designer for Stæbl Academy. He is a multidisciplinary creator, entrepreneur and business builder with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the architectural, construction and mobility related industries within the built environment. Dean is a pioneer of disability access products, particularly Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs), and other mobility systems, of their design, commercialisation and education. A writer, inventor and advocate for practical mobility, orientation and access for all persons, you can learn more about Dean Homicki and his businesses at deanhomicki.design

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