《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (4): 485-487.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.04.026

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Analysis on Current Situation of Urban Barrier-free Facilities and Suggestions for Improvement: Taking Tactile Ground Surface Indicator in Shijiazhuang as An Example 

WU Yue, XUE Ping-ju, WU Meng-zhu, SHAO Yi-hui, SONG Yu, SUN Dong-yun   

  1. Institute of Acupuncture and Massage, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050200, China
  • Received:2016-10-10 Published:2017-04-05 Online:2017-05-17
  • Contact: SUN Dong-yun, XUE Ping-ju. E-mail: sdy0504@163.com (SUN Dong-yun); 451656149@qq.com (XUE Ping-ju)

Abstract: In this paper, taking Shijiazhuang city, Hebei province as an example, a random sampling of 30 streets in three districts were investigated the use of tactile ground surface indicator. The survey showed that 69% of the existing tactile ground surface indicator were used normally, while 8% were laid unreasonable, 11% were occupied and 12% were damaged. Suggestions were set from three aspects: scientific and reasonable laying, strengthening supervision and maintenance, and strengthening publicity and education, so as to improve the current situation of tactile ground surface indicator, improve the utilization rate, promote the participation of visually impaired persons in social life and improve their quality of life.

Key words: tactile ground surface indicator, barrier-free facilities, quality of life

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