Citation

Högner N. Klin. Monatsbl. Augenheilkd. (1963) 2015; 232(8): 982-987.

Vernacular Title

Herausforderungen blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen im Straßenverkehr und Maßnahmen zur sicheren Teilnahme.

Affiliation

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Kultur-, Sozial- und Bildungswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Institut für Rehabilitationswissenschaften, Abteilung Blinden- und Sehbehindertenpädagogik, Berlin.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-0035-1545729

PMID

25803713

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Blind and visually impaired people experience special risks and hazards in road traffic. This refers to participation as a driver, bicycle rider and pedestrian. Material and Methods: These risks are shown by a review of international research studies and a study by the author, where 45 people with Usher syndrome were asked about their accident rates and causes as driver, bicycle rider and pedestrian. In addition, basic legal information has been worked out to demonstrate the visual conditions of people with visual impairment for participation in road traffic.

RESULTS: The research studies show that blind and visually impaired persons are particularly exposed to experience high risks in traffic. These risks can be reduced through acquisition of skills and coping strategies such as training in orientation and mobility.

CONCLUSIONS: People with visual impairment need special programmes which help to reduce traffic hazards.

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