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TWSI [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tactile walking surface indicator
1, record 1, English, tactile%20walking%20surface%20indicator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TWSI 2, record 1, English, TWSI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A standardized raised tactile and visual pattern on [a] walking surface to provide information for persons with vision impairments. 2, record 1, English, - tactile%20walking%20surface%20indicator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tactile walking surface indicators are intended to be detectable underfoot when walking or by a long white cane. They are used to alert people with low or no vision of potential hazards, such as moving vehicular traffic. The indicators must also provide a high tonal contrast with the surround surface. 3, record 1, English, - tactile%20walking%20surface%20indicator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de surface podotactile
1, record 1, French, indicateur%20de%20surface%20podotactile
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ISP 1, record 1, French, ISP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- indicateur tactile de surface de marche 2, record 1, French, indicateur%20tactile%20de%20surface%20de%20marche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motif tactile et visuel normalisé, réalisé en relief sur [une] surface de marche pour donner une indication aux personnes souffrant d'une déficience visuelle. 1, record 1, French, - indicateur%20de%20surface%20podotactile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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