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173. Accessibility 101: What is an Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS)?
Have you ever wondered about those beeping sounds you hear at some crosswalks or seen people press buttons before crossing the street?
These signals, known as Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), are vital tools for people with visual impairments, helping them safely navigate intersections. But what exactly are they, how do they function, and do they always work as intended? Let’s explore the basics of APS and how they enhance safety.
💡 In This Episode:
Accessible Pedestrian Signals 101: Discover what APS devices are and how they provide vital non-visual cues to assist individuals with visual impairments at intersections.
How APS Works: Learn the simple, actionable steps to safely use an APS device, from finding the button to crossing with parallel traffic.
Challenges and Solutions: Explore what to do when APS signals are out of sync with traffic, and how O&M specialists teach alternative strategies.
O&M Advocacy and Education: Understand the role of O&M specialists in promoting better APS systems and teaching effective navigation techniques.
Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or just someone passionate about making a difference, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in and let’s dream big together for our students! 🎧✨
Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on the TVI and O&M Symposiums!
📢 Join the Conversation!
Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️
Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋
Like what you see/hear? Grab your free resources at https://alliedindependenceonline.com/free-downloads
📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
January 29-31: "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialists
https://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com/
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Have you ever wondered about those beeping sounds you hear at some crosswalks or seen people press buttons before crossing the street?
These signals, known as Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), are vital tools for people with visual impairments, helping them safely navigate intersections. But what exactly are they, how do they function, and do they always work as intended? Let’s explore the basics of APS and how they enhance safety.
💡 In This Episode:
Accessible Pedestrian Signals 101: Discover what APS devices are and how they provide vital non-visual cues to assist individuals with visual impairments at intersections.
How APS Works: Learn the simple, actionable steps to safely use an APS device, from finding the button to crossing with parallel traffic.
Challenges and Solutions: Explore what to do when APS signals are out of sync with traffic, and how O&M specialists teach alternative strategies.
O&M Advocacy and Education: Understand the role of O&M specialists in promoting better APS systems and teaching effective navigation techniques.
Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or just someone passionate about making a difference, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in and let’s dream big together for our students! 🎧✨
Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on the TVI and O&M Symposiums!
📢 Join the Conversation!
Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️
Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋
Like what you see/hear? Grab your free resources at https://alliedindependenceonline.com/free-downloads
📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
January 29-31: "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialists
https://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com/
💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:
https://www.instagram.com/alliedindependence/
https://www.facebook.com/alliedindependence
#accessibility #visualimpairment #pedestriansafety #streetsafety #disabilityawareness #orientationandmobility #inclusiveeducation #assistivetechnology #safetravel #mobilitytraining #urbanaccessibility #empowermentthroughaccessibility #communityadvocacy #educationforall #crosswalk #safety #podcast #education #educational #awareness #teacherlife #youtubefeed #fyp #explore #explorepage #teacher