Architectural Barriers

Architectural Barriers

Obstacles in the built environment that limit mobility and access for people with visual impairments. Examples include:

  • Stairs without tactile indicators
  • Slippery ramps or uneven surfaces
  • Narrow doorways and corridors
  • Pedestrian bollards or poles placed without clear guidance
A bollard placed in the middle of a tactile paving path, an architectural barrier
Stairs beside an escalator with a person in a wheelchair below
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