Visually Handicapped Travelers in the Rapid Rail Transit Environment.

Jackson, Richard M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ295168

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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Visually Handicapped Travelers in the Rapid Rail Transit Environment.

Jackson, Richard M.; And Others

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v77 n10 p469-75 Dec 1983

The article examines the concept of accessible environments for the visually impaired and describes the role of the federal government in encouraging local transit authorities to comply with Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that requires barrier-free access to all users. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Federal Legislation, Travel Training, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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