Resolutions: In support of Talking Signs

Resolution 90-09: American Council of the Blind

Approved July 6, 1990.

ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

WHEREAS the right to public accommodations and equal access is now a central feature of public policy and law in connection with persons with disabilities and

WHEREAS wheelchair access, assistive listening systems, priority parking and similar enhancements to accessibility are now widely accepted and legally mandated in connection with persons with disabilities and

WHEREAS low-cost and effective technology now exists whereby signs and other critical environmental information and cues can be made available to blind, visually impaired and other print handicapped persons and

WHEREAS the widespread use of these TALKING SIGNS (tm) could enable such persons to achieve greatly enhanced levels of independence, safety and autonomy in all aspects of life,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the American Council of the Blind, Etc. that this organization supports all efforts to disseminate and publicize information regarding the availability and efficacy of this technology and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the officers, directors and staff of this organization are directed to ensure that regulations to be issued under the Americans With Disabilities Act when adopted will specifically encompass environmental and transportation barriers faced by blind, visually impaired or print handicapped persons and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report regarding ACB's involvement in the promulgation of such regulations shall be submitted to the 1991 Annual Convention of this organization.

This Resolution was adopted. Patricia Price, Secetary

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Approved April 13, 1992
Resolution in support of Talking Signs at pedestrian crosswalks

TALKING SIGNS AT TRAFFIC SIGNALS

"Resolution urging the Mayor to urge the Parking and Traffic Commission to implement a program to install Talking Sign devices at traffic signals in those portions of the city that are heavily used by pedestrians, and at locations where it is generally known that significant numbers of visually impaired pedestrians cross the streets."