February 1, 2017

Unusual cafe visitor!

Not the usual pigeons…at the Jardin d’Acclimitation in Paris, peacocks wander around, occasionally snacking on crumbs and popcorn

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Berlin’s U-Bahn looks out for visually impaired

Access to public transportation can be a real barrier for people with limited or no vision, but Berlin’s U-Bahn subway system is trying to make that easier. The system is using a variety of means to make it easier to navigate. Among the most visible strategies is providing big visual clues to those with limited sight for reading; each station is designed or revised with its own color and graphic scheme. A gallery of some of them is at TheLocal.de HERE . The Berlin transit operator BVG is…

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Berlin’s U-Bahn looks out for visually impaired

Access to public transportation can be a real barrier for people with limited or no vision, but Berlin’s U-Bahn subway system is trying to make that easier. The system is using a variety of means to make it easier to navigate. Among the most visible strategies is providing big visual clues to those with limited sight for reading; each station is designed or revised with its own color and graphic scheme. A gallery of some of them is at TheLocal.de HERE . The Berlin transit operator BVG is…

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