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The more I learn about Glidance, a system that purports to replace the cane, the more it seems to have taken all the criticisms of "smart canes" into account. It might be the first genuine high-tech navigation aid that could be beneficial, replacing the cane in most circumstances. I'm usually highly skeptical about these things because people just havent thought through the implications including ergonomics, weather conditions, etc

https://glidance.io

#accessibility #blind #a11y #mobility


Glidance | Glide your way to independence

A new era of independence for the visually impaired Glide is the first self-guided mobility aid designed to help individuals with sight loss navigate the
Glidance
#a11y #Accessibility #blind #mobility

Content warning: Night trains in Europe are coming back

#travel #trains #mobility #railway #tourism #renfe #db #NightTrains #europeanmobility #travelineurope #futureofmobility #europetourism #MobilityTransition #sleepertrains #sncf #oebb #obb #nightjet #nightline #trenitalia #mav #pkp #polrail

Cycling is now the single largest mode of travel during peak times in the City of London, according to a new report.

Cyclists represent 40% of traffic during peak hours and 27% of traffic throughout the day.

Since 1999, the number of motorists has dropped 64% and the number of cyclists has increased 386%.

#Urbanism #UrbanDesign #ClimateChange #Cycling #BikeTooter #UK #London #Mobility #Transportation

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2023/03/01/cyclists-now-outnumber-motorists-in-city-of-london/

Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists In City Of London

At peak times, people cycling represent 40% of road traffic in the City and 27% throughout the day.
Carlton Reid (Forbes)
#uk #cycling #climatechange #transportation #urbanism #mobility #biketooter #london #urbandesign

Content warning: The accessibility for the blind advent calendar: day 18 - Czech Republic

#Accessibility #blind #czechrepublic #publictransport #adventcalendar #mobility

Google Maps is expanding its “Accessible Places” feature, which helps people know when a place is wheelchair accessible and/or stair-free. The feature was originally launched in 2020, but it was limited to just Australia, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S. Now, the feature is available worldwide on Android and iOS.

#Accessibility #Mobility #Travel #Disability #axschat

https://chromeunboxed.com/google-maps-ar-search-live-view

Google Maps rolls out more AR and accessibility-focused features

Google has announced that beginning next week, it will start rolling out the "search in Live View" feature that it teased back in September, which uses the existing Live View technology found in Google Maps but makes it more interactive.
Johanna Romero (Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News)
#Accessibility #travel #Disability #axschat #mobility

In France, TIER Mobility is piloting wheelchair-accessible electric scooters in partnership with Omni, a French startup that has developed an electric scooter attachment compatible with most wheelchairs.

#Mobility #Accessibility #wheelchair #Disability #Axschat #France

https://inkl.com/a/jzkprjCbwYz
Women in a wheelchair attached to a scooter, wearing a safety helmet
Women in a wheelchair attaching the wheelchair to a scooter, wearing a safety helmet

TIER And Omni Push For Inclusivity With Wheelchair-Compatible E-Scooters

TIER has joined forces with Omni, a French startup, to provide wheelchair-compatible e-scooter rentals in France, with plans to expand to other countries soon.
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#Accessibility #france #Disability #wheelchair #axschat #mobility

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