Crossings made more accessible 

Guide strips 

Mr. Jansen had noticed that there were no crosswalks for the visually impaired. His wife and son are visually impaired, and crosswalks with guide strips are of great importance to all blind and visually impaired people. They help to cross independently and safely and increase the accessibility of the center. Guide lanes are special ribbed strips in the road surface that blind and visually impaired people can follow with their touch stick or feet. They guide them safely to the crossing and help them find the right direction. 

Adjustments 

Mr. Jansen approached Alderman Groters. Together they walked around the center. Together they were able to see where the guide strips should be added to the crossing points. Alderman Groters said, "Accessibility is very important to our community. I am therefore pleased that the Jansen family came forward to us." As a result of the walk and the conversation with family Jansen, several crossing points have been adjusted. Wim Jansen says: "It is a wonderful adaptation for visually impaired people. This should be standard in all building plans." 

Accessibility 

The installation of guide strips makes a big difference for people with low vision. "It gives freedom," Mr. Jansen says on behalf of the family. "You can decide for yourself where and when to go, without depending on others. That's the biggest advantage."