Through case studies and stories of lived experience, this 1 hour webinar identifies successful design strategies for enhancing the accessibility of the built environment for persons who are blind or have other types of vision loss.
Through other eyes: How people with vision loss see your buildings
Topic: Accessible Design
Length: 1 hour l What's included: video, quiz, certificate of completion
This webinar is available to Stream!
The session will explore how persons with vision loss interact with buildings and landscapes. Through case studies and stories of lived experience, the presenters will identify successful design strategies for enhancing the accessibility of the built environment for persons who are blind or have other types of vision loss.
Issues to be addressed from the user's perspective include: How do I find the front door? How do I navigate my way to a room or element within a building? How do I use illumination-, textural- and luminance-contrast to assist with wayfinding? What contributes to my enjoyment of buildings and landscapes?
- Apply common techniques used by persons with vision loss to navigate and experience the built environment;
- Identify the elements of design that contribute to the usability and enjoyment of buildings and landscapes for persons who are blind or have other types of vision loss;
- Design projects that incorporate appropriate illumination-, textural-, and luminance-contrast, to assist wayfinding and orientation for everyone; and
- Calculate luminance-contrast of materials and finishes.
Subject Matter Expert
Bob Topping MRAIC OAA
President l DesignABLE Environments Incorporated
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities l AODA Alliance
Available Until: December 31, 2022
Pricing A-La-Carte
Member: $50 / Non-Member: $75
Intern Member: $35 / Intern Non-Member: $50
Student: $25 (must be an RAIC student associate member)
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