“Barrier Free Gdynia” as a long-term solution for accessibility
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- “Barrier Free Gdynia” as a long-term solution for accessibility
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The vision of a “Barrier Free Gdynia” is an innovative and long-term approach to solve the issue of accessibility in Gdynia. It is a continuation of previous activities and aims to eliminate barriers and provide residents and visitors with full and equal access to goods and services. The city follows a strategy of building sports and cultural facilities, such as the National Rugby Stadium, the City Stadium and the Gdynia Sports and Entertainment Hall, friendly to the elderly, people with disabilities or children. Venues like these have been designed considering accessibility for all, including tourists. During sporting events, blind people can make use of audio description, pavements in Gdynia have tactile paving for the visually impaired and in many places, steps were replaced by ramps. Additionally, all traffic lights at pedestrian crossings in Gdynia are equipped with sound signals. Since 1999, the “Barrier Free Gdynia” competition has been organized to honor institutions, organizations and individuals - authors of ideas and improvements that help overcome stereotypes regarding the perception of handicaped persons.
Find out more at: https://www.gdynia.pl/mieszkaniec/aktualnosci,3805/program-gdynia-bez-barier-2018-2023,529145 - STIT Type
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