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An inclusive Singapore should have all-day audible traffic signals for visually impaired
The latest roadmap for disability inclusion here was released in August, with a slew of recommendations ranging from employment and education to caregiver support and inclusion in public spaces. The Sunday Times invited four people to share their thoughts on Singapore's plans to be a more welcoming place for people with disabilities by 2030.
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Mr Chong Kwek Bin, who is visually impaired, relies on the audible traffic signal to cross the road safely.
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Mr Chong Kwek Bin, 41. Former head of advocacy at the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped, Enabling Masterplan 2030 steering committee member. He has visual impairment.
One of the initiatives in the Enabling Masterplan 2030 that caught the attention of many was the announcement of all-day on-demand audible traffic crossings, which would aid visually impaired pedestrians in travelling independently and safely.
