Designing Streets for Everyone: Requirements, Research, and Guidance on the Use of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities
Accessibility Online Webinar Series
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Central Time
Sponsored by the Great Lakes ADA Center, the U.S. Access Board, and the ADA National Network (ADANN). For help, contact Great Lakes ADA Center: 1-877-232-1990 (Voice/TTY) or email webinars@adaconferences.org.
Description: The complexity of the built environment poses numerous and evolving wayfinding and other accessibility challenges for pedestrians with vision disabilities. Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSI) are one tool that can be used to improve accessibility and safety within public-rights-of-way. This webinar will cover existing requirements and will then aim to demonstrate the considerable research evidence that supports the recommendations for the design and use of TWSI that now appear in various reports and guidebooks. The webinar will also identify ongoing projects that document accessibility and safety challenges for pedestrians with vision disabilities; projects that also include efforts to provide evidence-based solutions.
Registrants will be able to submit questions in advance during the registration process.
Real-time captioning and sign language interpretation will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit Available: Certificate of Attendance: 1.5 Credit hours; ADA Coordinator Certification: 1.5 Credit hours; AIA HSW CES: 1.5 Credit hours; California Architects Board: 1.5 Credit hours; ICC: 1.5 Credit hours; LA CES: 1.5 Credit hours.
Speakers:
- Sarah Presley, Accessibility Specialist, U. S. Access Board
- Alan C. Scott, Ph.D, Consultant
English