Author: Lisa
Please Don’t Grab: How to Really Help a Blind Person
Lilly is confident, independent and knows her way around. Whether she’s catching a tram to university or navigating a busy train platform she knows what she is doing and how to do it. But for a good while something has been happening far too often. Strangers approach her silently and grab her arm, shoulder or
Further Accessibility Improvements at Ivanhoe Station
Compliance, Human Rights, Ivanhoe Station, Public Transport, Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)Last week we noticed additional directional TGSI has been installed around Ivanhoe Station, which is great news for accessibility! The new indicators extend beyond the station and platform, improving access between key areas and making the station precinct more navigable for everyone. These new TGSI now guide pedestrians between the bridge stairs and station entrance
Testing Accessibility in the Voting Process
With the federal election approaching, I decided to test the accessibility of the voting process for people with vision impairments! I rang the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to request a Braille copy of the official voting guide. After explaining my request, I was told that the guide is on its way. While it’s great to
Nick McGowan MP: Advocating for Accessibility
Following our recent Invitation to Experience Barriers to Public Transport, we were contacted by the Hon. Nick McGowan MP, local member for Ringwood, who has a strong interest in advocating for accessibility as well as a personal connection to our local area. Nick has previously raised the issue of Accessible train stations in the Victorian
Invitation to Experience Barriers to Public Transport
Lilly’s campaign for greater accessibility at Ivanhoe Station continues to gain momentum. Her Orientation and Mobility instructor, Marnie from Confident Steps, has recently extended an invitation to several politicians to travel on public transport blindfolded. This practical experience aims to highlight the challenges faced by people with low vision or blindness when using inaccessible stations.
Petition Update: 10,000 Signatures and Counting!
Thanks to you and others who have joined us, we keep working hard to make progress. Here’s what’s happened recently: Accessible Infrastructure By way of background, Metro is responsible for maintaining the existing infrastructure on the train network while major infrastructure projects, including station upgrades, requires approval and funding from the State, and falls under