APPENDIX 2 : User Comments about Finding a Bus Stop
Question: “What was the difference using Talking Signs (at the bus stop) than not using it?
Ss # |
Response |
1 |
regular method is difficult, have to ask |
2 |
wish we had them, takes a person to it |
3 |
home in on signal, gives better direction |
4 |
lost without it, points like an arrow, gives direction, simple |
5 |
leads to precise point, no guess work |
6 |
info available, definite direction, knew it could be found, more sure of where you are, comfortable and reassuring, know where I am, like a person saying "Here is the stop" |
7 |
find it without asking |
8 |
could have missed the bus stop w/o TS, no doubt, gives confidence |
9 |
more direct, knew she was going in right direction, TS increases confidence |
10 |
familiar with area if not it would be helpful |
11 |
tells you when at bus stop, don't have to ask, feel better |
12 |
helped more by giving guidance to find a place |
13 |
can go directly to it, likes it |
14 |
gives direction, indication, easier |
15 |
just follow beam, no worry about drift, confident of direction, so you only think about safety, confident |
16 |
walked further without |
17 |
knew what I was looking for |
18 |
knew exactly where it was |
19 |
w/TS know it's a bus stop, gives positive ID, usually have to ask |
20 |
confirmed direction, comfort because you know it is in reach, more simple, helps to push ahead, aware of surroundings |
21 |
direct to pole, didn't miss it |
22 |
know it's there, didn't have to ask or look all over, gives assurance |
23 |
I don't always know where sign is so must search for it, TS would find exact location |
24 |
guides me right to it |
25 |
didn't have to guess, TS told me where it is |
26 |
sure of where you are, positive ID |
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