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  • Using ramps where possible

    Using ramps where possible

  • Passenger assistance when travelling

    Passenger assistance when travelling

  • Holding on to someone’s arm when walking

    Holding on to someone’s arm when walking

  • Tactile markers (brightly coloured raised stickers)

    Tactile markers (brightly coloured raised stickers)

  • Visual cues to help with navigating around the house

    Visual cues to help with navigating around the house

  • Using a symbol cane to alert others to difficulties

    Using a symbol cane to alert others to difficulties

  • Railings/banisters on the stairs

    Railings/banisters on the stairs

  • Using a cane to support walking

    Using a cane to support walking

  • Colour contrast door frames and light switches

    Colour contrast door frames and light switches

  • Brightly coloured stickers on key locations/items

    Brightly coloured stickers on key locations/items

  • Lever that helps with getting in and out of bed

    Lever that helps with getting in and out of bed

  • Car mobility aids to help with getting in and out

    Car mobility aids to help with getting in and out

  • Using screens/furniture to help mark routes at home

    Using screens/furniture to help mark routes at home

  • Bright tape on the edge of stairs/steps

    Bright tape on the edge of stairs/steps

  • Decals/stickers on glass doors

    Decals/stickers on glass doors

  • Glow in the dark stickers for light switches

    Glow in the dark stickers for light switches

  • Calling ahead when going out

    Calling ahead when going out

  • Knob on end of the stair handrails to indicate the end

    Knob on end of the stair handrails to indicate the end

  • Help with stepping off escalator

    Help with stepping off escalator

  • Taking the lift instead of escalators

    Taking the lift instead of escalators

  • Making use of the tactile buzzers when crossing the road

    Making use of the tactile buzzers when crossing the road

  • Using stairlift

    Using stairlift

  • Using a mobility/gait/grab belt

    Using a mobility/gait/grab belt

  • Tucking chair in gently behind the person with PCA

    Tucking chair in gently behind the person with PCA

  • Counting stairs

    Counting stairs