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A Model and Methods
to Solve Problems of
Accessibility and Information
for the Visually Impaired
Gerard Uzan and Peter Wagstaff
INTRODUCTION
Over the last 10 years, all the countries that are members of the European Community have initi-
ated programs to ensure that public and private spaces and buildings, public transport, and associ-
ated infrastructure are rendered accessible. Each country has dened a legislative framework and
regulations with a corresponding system of verication and centers of expertise in order to ensure
that this program can progress.
Thus by law or by political initiative, many states or local authorities, responsib ...