Universal Design: Vision |
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No Protrusion Hazards
Avoid items that protrude more than 4" above 24" so that
blind and low vision users are safe
Safe Crossings
Design vehicular areas with clear separation from pedestrian areas,
either
- curbs at 1:12 slope, or
- 3' band of tactile pavement, or
- bollards with 3' maximum gaps
Effective Shorelines
Provide edges to guide cane users and others
- vertical edges such as walls and curbs, or
- textural contrasts such as pavement to planting, or
concrete to gravel, or paving type, and
- provide visual contrast along shorelines as appropriate
90 Degree Corners, No Curves
Provide clear circulationto enhance imageability
Avoid curves, use a rectilinear organization for circulation
Visual Contrast
Use light/dark contrast to emphasize stair hazards, shorelines,
etc.