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American Council of the Blind

20220703 To Mobility and Beyond - Update on Public Right-Of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)

Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media

October 1, 2022

20220703 To Mobility and Beyond - Update on Public Right-Of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media Whether you travel with a cane or guide dog, you won't want to miss this session, as these guidelines are required for everyone to travel safely. The Access Board's Sarah Presley told us what is included in the PROWAG and updated us on where the DOT and DOJ are in formally adopting the Access Board's recommendations. ** Speaker: Sarah Presley, Accessibility Specialist, IS Access Board, Washington, DC. Edited By: Regina Marie**

20210720 - Pedestrian control over drivers yielding

August 23, 2022

~~Pedestrian Control Over Drivers' Yielding: All pedestrians are reliant on drivers to yield when they share spaces like crosswalks with vehicles. Many variables affect drivers' behaviors. This presentation reviewed factors that affect the behaviors, emphasizing the principles and techniques pedestrian can use to increase the likelihood of drivers yielding. Presenters: ♣ Rev. Dr. Gene Bourquin, COMS, NY, NY ♣ Chiang Mai, Thailand Co-sponsored by: Environmental Access and Transportation Committees Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~