Rox'E M. Homstad
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October 9, 2002 |
I am writing in support of the guidelines set forth in the PROWAC report. As a
deafblind service dog user, I firmly believe that Accessible traffic signals and
detectable warnings will help me and others like me navigate much more safely
and independently. Sighted drivers have visible traffic signals such as stop
lights. We, the blind and deafblind deserve no less.
It has come to my attention that some members of the NFB, National Federation of
the blind,have said that to install accessible pedestrian signals would cost tax
payers money, and that the tax payers will then come to resent the blind there
by resulting in lack of hiring opportunities. This simply isn't true. Most
sighted people I have spoken with are in support of accessible pedestrian
signals, and they admit that their installation on street corners helps them as
well, by making them more aware.
Respectfully,
Rox'E M. Homstad
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