Seeing Streets Differently report
Walking journeys are fundamentally important for blind and partially sighted people to live with independence.
Walking journeys are fundamentally important for blind and partially sighted people to live with independence.
However, recent – and sudden – changes to the layouts of our towns and cities and the way we travel have impacted on the safety of people with sight loss to get around independently, and their confidence to do so.
Our research shows there are a range of factors at work – from new street designs to e-scooter trials – and we are calling on local authorities, transport operators, designers and the Department for Transport to work with us to ensure our streets are truly inclusive.
Our report highlights how inclusive design is better for everyone, ensuring the whole community can access and enjoy their area and key services like healthcare, education and work.
Click below to download the report.
We've also created a guide on inclusive street design. These Key Principles of Inclusive Street Design will help ensure our streets are as accessible as possible. Inclusive design is better design for everyone: people with sight loss, other disabled people, older people, carers with children, and ultimately for all who wish to use our streets.
Click below to download the guide.
