Piazza San Marco to measure the blind and visually impaired

Florence, March 2, 2011 - Establishment of a training course for technicians in the municipality with the aim of optimizing the orientation of the visually impaired, particularly in difficult areas such as squares. The training course is designed to facilitate the San Marco square to pedestrians who are blind and visually impaired and is directed to technicians Administration.
The goal is to train technicians to optimize the removal of architectural barriers. The commissioner has accepted the proposal submitted by the Italian Blind. Municipal engineers will use the free consultation and then an architect representing the Association and has gained extensive experience in the field of accessibility of urban spaces for people with disabilities. With your cooperation will be identified safe routes around public transport stations, and efforts to optimize the orientation of the visually impaired, particularly in difficult areas such as squares.