What does sidewalk accessibility mean?

Accessibility ensures that all pedestrian rights of way (sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections and other pedestrian paths of travel) are readily usable by people with disabilities. To be accessible to a range of pedestrians, sidewalks require different features for different disabilities. People with limited vision depend on environmental cues such as texture changes that can be detected using a cane. Individuals with low vision may also rely on color contrast as a navigational aid. Both of these features are incorporated into what are known as detectable warnings which are yellow, truncated domes. The access needs of people with mobility disabilities center around being able to navigate changes in sidewalk height and surface shifts (such as curb ramps) and the repair of broken or displaced sidewalk sections, as well as ensuring enough space for wheelchairs to navigate.

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