Mike Mulligan

Mike Mulligan

@blindonthemove

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Those bumpy pads at street corners aren’t just for traction or slowing down skateboarders—they’re called detectable warning surfaces (truncated domes), and they help people who are blind or visually impaired know they’re entering a street. The texture is felt through a cane or underfoot, providing a crucial safety cue in unfamiliar or busy environments. #safety #blind #WhiteCane #awareness
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Those bumpy pads at street corners aren’t just for traction or slowing down skateboarders—they’re called detectable warning surfaces (truncated domes), and they help people who are blind or visually impaired know they’re entering a street. The texture is felt through a cane or underfoot, providing a crucial safety cue in unfamiliar or busy environments. #safety #blind #WhiteCane #awareness

This is a short demonstration of why the bumps on street corners are so helpful for somebody who's blind or visually impaired. First here's an exa...

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