Hi Lynn,
A huge amount of work has been done in this area, and a lot of examples
exist. From tactile ground surface indicators (indoor and outdoor), tactile
strips on walls to aid with guidance, tapping rails, raised symbols, and so
on. Airports and train stations are typical buildings where you might find
indoor tactile guidance systems in place.
As well as identifying where these design features have been used, you
should also be sure to investigate how effective these features actually
are. Perhaps local access groups could provide you with this information.
Have a look at the following Dept of Transport guidance
http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/peti/guidanceontheuseoftactilep
av6167
I would also suggest contacting RNIB as they may give you examples (see the
following link with details of a course they run
http://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/solutionsforbusiness/trainingandconfere
nces/buildings/tactilepaving/Pages/tactilepaving.aspx)
All the best,
Antoinette
Dr. Antoinette Fennell
Research Fellow - Senior Project Scientist - Universal Design
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Lynn Jeffries
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Subject: Way finding - Floor signs
Hi
Does anyone know of any examples of where the floor has been used to help
with way finding? For example, following coloured lines, changes in colour
of surface, use of symbols or tactile indicators. Also, does anyone know if
there are they any guidelines on this?
Any help would be much appreciated
Regards
Lynn
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