Accessible City

This episode explores the role of Braille and other tactile navigation systems in making cities more accessible for the visually impaired. We'll discuss the current state of tactile navigation in urban environments, the challenges faced by visually impaired city dwellers, and the innovative solutions being implemented to make cities more navigable. Hear from visually impaired individuals, urban planners, and disability activists who are working towards a more tactile-friendly urban landscape.

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Show Notes

This episode explores the role of Braille and other tactile navigation systems in making cities more accessible for the visually impaired. We'll discuss the current state of tactile navigation in urban environments, the challenges faced by visually impaired city dwellers, and the innovative solutions being implemented to make cities more navigable. Hear from visually impaired individuals, urban planners, and disability activists who are working towards a more tactile-friendly urban landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is Accessible City?

Disability activists redesigning urban spaces, demanding accommodation, and challenging ableist assumptions about public life. From wheelchair users fighting for curb cuts to deaf communities creating visual public spaces, explores disability justice in action. Occasionally funny, often infuriating, always illuminating.