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Impact of silent vehicles on the safety of blind and low vision pedestrians

Press/Media: Research

Period11 Aug 2018 → 29 Oct 2018

Media contributions

3

Media contributions

  • TitleRadio Interview on Vision Australia Radio - Discussion of Report Findings on Impact of Silent Vehicles on Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletVision Australia Radio
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date29/10/18
    DescriptionEdition 448 Talking Vision: 29th October 2018
    We speak with Sara Liu who is a research fellow at the Monash Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) about a report by Vision Australia and MUARC on the impact of quiet cars and bicycles on pedestrians who are blind or have low vision.
    We hear from young writer Olivia Muscat about her recent publication and writing as a blind person and Frances Keyland presents a reader recommended.
    Producer/AuthorStella Glorie
    URLhttps://radio.visionaustralia.org/talking-vision
    PersonsSara Liu
  • TitleRadio Interview on Vision Australia Radio - Discussion of Research on Impact of Silent Vehicles on Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletVision Australia Radio
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date15/08/18
    DescriptionEdition 437 Talking Vision: 15th August 2018
    Michele Pouliot has been a professional guide dog instructor with the largest US guide dog school serving the blind, since 1974. She was in Australia recently and Stella took the opportunity for an extended conversation with her about her life’s work as a trainer and researcher.
    Also on the program, Dr Sara Liu who is a Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) and is conducting research on the impact of electric and hybrid cars and bikes on the road for people who are blind or have low vision.
    Producer/AuthorStella Glorie
    URLhttps://radio.visionaustralia.org/talking-vision
    PersonsSara Liu
  • TitleRadio Interview on Vision Australia Radio - Discussion of Survey on Impact of Silent Vehicles on Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletVision Australia Radio Podcast
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date11/08/18
    DescriptionTo introduce MUARC survey to Vision Australia radio audience, calling for participation in research on the impact of silent vehicles on safety and mobility for pedestrians who are blind, or have low vision.
    Conversation with Peter Greco, Vision Australia.
    Producer/AuthorPeter Greco
    URLwww.varadio.org/podcasts
    PersonsSara Liu

Keywords

  • Electric vehicles
  • blind and low vision
  • pedestrian safety
  • crash
  • mental health