Presentation
88. Behavioral Tendencies of Blind and Vision-Impaired Travelers That Are Prone to Falls From the Edges of Station Platforms
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionThis study focused on the behaviors contributing to falls from railway platforms among blind and vision-impaired travelers in Japan, where such accidents occur 60 to 90 cases annually. The research involved semi-structured interviews with 235 blind and vision-impaired individuals who use white canes for independent mobility. The data collected aimed to identify behaviors and situations that lead to falls. The results showed that common risky actions include walking briskly and boarding trains without using a white cane properly to check the train's floor, and that most participants value safety highly, yet some circumstances push them towards riskier behaviors. Based on the results, it was concluded that the need for targeted measures to prevent falls, including the development of self-assessment tools and specialized training programs to enhance the safety practices of blind and vision-impaired travelers. This study was funded by the Foundation for Promoting Personal Mobility and Ecological Transportation.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, September 11th5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
LocationMcArthur Ballroom
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