NCBI ran a Clear Footpaths campaign between the 13th and the 17th of November. The Clear Footpaths Campaign urged the public to keep footpaths clear for people who are blind or vision impaired. We focused on temporary obstacles such as cars parked on footpaths, bins, overhanging branches, sandwich boards, street furniture, dog litter and bicycles. Many people joined in by uploading photos or video footage on social media of obstacles with the hashtag #ClearOurPaths. We had stickers saying ‘This blocks my path’ which were placed on obstacles nationwide. Thank you to everyone who got involved.
Making society aware of the hazards
vision impaired pedestrians face as they
negotiate our streets will bring benefits
Many business are not aware of the and safety
Many business are not aware of the and safety.
hazards they create.
Regular everyday objects are obstacles to people with vision impairment.