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Disability and Communication Access Board
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Oahu:
(808) 586-8121 (Voice/TTY) (808) 586-8129 (FAX)
E-mail: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov
Web site: www.hawaii.gov/health/dcab
Call toll free from:
Big Island:
974-4000, ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
Kauai: 274-3141, ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
Maui: 984-2400, ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
Molokai & Lanai:
1(800) 468-4644,
ext. 6-8121# (Voice)
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2009 Disability Access Conference
The Board has recently released new guidance on installation of accessible pedestrian signals to provide better access to pedestrians with vision impairments. The signals are based on the 'Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices' and includes specifications for accessible pedestrian signals which have been derived from recommendations developed by a former Board advisory panel, the Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee. The publication also explains important considerations in the placement and orientation of signal devices and low-volume indicators of current products to ensure proper installation essential for signals to be effective. Case studies and field evaluations are provided to illustrate various installation 'do's and don'ts' in relation to common site conditions and factors. The publication, which includes an installation checklist, is available on the Board's website at 