| Title |
The Research on Present Conditions and Effectiveness Analysis on Raised Blocks for the Blind |
| Authors |
Kang Byoung-Keun ; Seong Ki-Chang ; Park Kwang-Jae ; Yun Young-Sam ; Kim Eun-Kyoung |
| Keywords |
Raised Block for the Blind ; Effectiveness ; Improvement |
| Abstract |
Although the『The Law Related to Guarantee of Promoting Convenience for Handicapped, Elderly and Pregnant Women』enacted in 1997 has become effective to install raised blocks which is convenient facility for blind people at sidewalks and buildings, the reality is that there's a serious need of groundwork research such as the analysis of its usage because its actual usage is low, there are many instances of installing wrong convenient facilities that aren't helpful in promoting convenience of disabled and many wasteful factors exist such as the low investment effect compared to expenses. Also, the reality is that the raised block itself made for the blind becomes a hindering factor for non-disabled or other types of handicapped people and its effectiveness hasn't been verified even for blind people. Therefore, we are at a point where its accurate verification and considerations have to be accomplished.Although the raised blocks aren't very effective and suitable for blind people to walk independently in present circumstances for installation, the installation is necessary for few users who are in desperate need while the "the principle of securing safe areas" and "warning-centered installation method" would have to be improved progressively in order to add safety and effectiveness to the installation site and the method. |