Lighting Design:
Increase ambient lighting: Ensure that low light areas are adequately illuminated with consistent and bright lighting to enhance visibility.
Use glare-free lighting: Avoid harsh glare or shadows that may be disorienting or uncomfortable for individuals with visual sensitivities.
Use contrasting colors: Ensure that pathways, obstacles, and signage stand out against their backgrounds to aid individuals with low vision or cognitive impairments.
Tactile and Auditory Cues:
Install tactile markers: Use raised surfaces, textured flooring, or tactile paving to provide guidance and warnings about changes in terrain, obstacles, or directional cues.
Implement auditory signals: Use sound cues such as beeps or announcements to indicate important information or upcoming hazards.
Wayfinding Technology:
Implement beacon technology: Use Bluetooth beacons or similar technology to provide real-time navigation assistance and information about surroundings through mobile applications or specialized devices.
Install accessible signage: Use high-contrast, large print, and Braille signage to provide clear instructions, directions, and information.
Assistive Technology Integration:
Provide access to assistive devices: Ensure that individuals have access to assistive devices such as screen readers, magnifiers, or night vision goggles to enhance visibility and navigation in low light areas. Utilize smartphone apps: Develop or promote smartphone applications that offer accessibility features such as voice commands, screen magnification, or augmented reality overlays to aid navigation and wayfinding.
