12 beaches
from Torres Vedras municipality have
since June 18th with Color ADD system, a system that allows color blind people
can distinguish colors.
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| Lifeguard displaying the yellow flag with Color ADD System |
The
implementation of this system on beaches is a premiere worldwide.
ColorSystem ADD was invented by a portuguese designer, Miguel Neiva. The Color ADD
is a system that turns the color codes that allow a person to realize that
color blind color or colors are viewing. This system is of universal application.
It can be used in clothing, transport industry or education.
The beaches
where the system is available are: Praia Azul, Santa Cruz - Centro, Física,
Formosa, Mirante, Navio,Pisão, Santa. Helena, Santa Rita Norte, Santa Rita Sul,
Foz do Sizandro and Porto Novo. Some of
these beaches have been awarded by the program "Accessible Beach, Beach
for All".
Source:
Photo credits:
www.newslocker.com
