The government announced that starting from the 9th of next month, all citizens are required to use the Anxin Exit mobile app to enter restaurants, fitness centers, public entertainment venues and other premises. There is no exemption group. Reflecting opinions on the accessibility design of the app but no response was received. It is recommended that the government assist the person in charge of the premises to set up Braille and raised marks on the QR code page to make it easier for the visually impaired to find the QR Code location and avoid hindering other people’s time. blame.
Has been making suggestions to the government but no response has been received
The Hong Kong Association for the Blind said that since the launch of "Travel with Peace", it has been paying attention to the use of visually impaired friends and has reflected to the government its views on the accessibility of the application.
But for the visually impaired, the biggest obstacle is how to find the QR Code location.
Some members report that many staff are very proactive in providing assistance, but the method may not be the most suitable for their needs. For example, staff will directly take their mobile phones to scan.
In addition, since the current QR code page is flat, they need to spend more time aligning the position, sometimes worrying about hindering others.
The Association recommends setting up Braille and raised marks on the QR Code, so that visually impaired people can quickly know the location of the QR code page through the touch, and try to eliminate the above obstacles.
The association believes that after the mandatory use of "Travel with peace of mind", more members will try to use it. It is hoped that the government will adopt its opinions and assist relevant premises in providing QR Codes for the visually impaired.
Ensure that the visually impaired facilitate cooperation with the government's epidemic prevention
Huang Junheng, president of the Association for the Blind, emphasized that the visually impaired are a member of society, and any public policy arrangements should give full consideration to disadvantaged groups. It is time for the government to seriously follow up on the needs of the visually impaired to ensure that the visually impaired can independently and conveniently cooperate with the government The anti-epidemic measures in Hong Kong will contribute to the restoration of normal social life in Hong Kong as soon as possible.
The government stated earlier that starting from December 9th, it will be mandatory to use the "Anxin Travel App" to expand to all types of restaurants A, B, C, and D (originally only C and D are required), in other words, you must go out for dine-in In the future, you must use your mobile phone to scan the relevant QR Code, and you can no longer use paper-based methods to keep visit records.
Except restaurants, all premises regulated by law, including bars or pubs, game console centers, bathrooms, fitness centers, playgrounds, public entertainment venues, party rooms, beauty salons and massage parlors, venues, nightclubs or nightclubs, Karaoke venues, Mahjong Tianjiu entertainment venues, sports venues, swimming pools, hotels or guesthouses, cruise ships, and event venues must use "Travel with Peace" to scan the QR code of the venue.
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