Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision

Contents

• Executive Summary
• Introduction to the Proceedings
• Welcome and Charge to Participants
• Opening Remarks and Introductions
• Synopsis of Workshop Objectives
• Research Issues
• Keynote Address: Definition of Low Vision and its Impact on Accessibility and Performance
• Process for Developing Standards for the U.S. Access Board
• Panel 1: Requirements and Accommodations for Persons with Low Vision (Vijay Gupta, Moderator)
• Panel 2: Existing Standards and Design Guidance (Tom O. Sachs, AIA, Moderator)
• Panel 3: Impacts on Vision – Glare, Contrast, Color (Gregory Knoop, AIA, Moderator)
• Preface for Day 2: Discussion led by Earle Kennett
• Panel 4: Natural Lighting (Thomas Williams, AIA, Moderator)
• Panel 5: Artificial Lighting (James E. Woods, Moderator)
• Panel 6: Interior Design (Gregory Knoop, Moderator)
• Panel 7: Next Steps - Guidelines (Earle Kennett, Moderator)
• Closing

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