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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