15 Jan 2020

Silent pedestrian crossings dangerous for blind people

From Afternoons, 1:30 pm on 15 January 2020

Silent pedestrian crossing signals in central Wellington are causing concerns for the visually impaired community. 

What are New Zealand's standards for blind and low-vision people using public spaces in New Zealand?

Access Awareness Advisor for Blind and Low Vision NZ, Chris Orr, joins Karyn to discuss the issue. 

Blind and Low Vision NZ's access awareness advisor Chris Orr.

Blind and Low Vision NZ's access awareness advisor Chris Orr. Photo: supplied