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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Assistive Technologies for Visually Impaired Persons

FHWA-HRT-15-040.pdf (366.13 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Fact Sheet
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-15-040
Abstract:

This fact sheet examines how there are approximately 2 million adults with reported vision loss in the United States. Independent travel and active interactions with the surrounding environment present significant daily challenges for these individuals, ultimately reducing quality of life and  compromising safety. To begin to address these challenges, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program funded three research projects to examine new technology solutions for wayfinding and navigation guidance for people with vision impairment and other disabilities.

Publishing Date:
February 2015
Publishing Office:
Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Exploratory Advanced Research
AMRP Program(s):
Exploratory Advanced Research
FHWA Activities:
Human Factors
Subject Area:
Research