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Resident urges council to expand braille signage and accessibility in Coeur d'Alene

2111552 · January 7, 2025
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Summary

A resident urged the City Council to prioritize braille signage, tactile markers and partnerships with state agencies to improve accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision; councilmembers responded and suggested follow-up.

Suzanne Knutson, a Coeur d'Alene resident, asked the City Council on Jan. 7 to pursue braille accessibility measures across city infrastructure, public transportation, parks and public-facing documents.

Knuston outlined practical steps: add braille to street-name signs, building entrances, elevator panels, restroom signage in public buildings, bus-stop signs…

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