Overview
The Pedestrians for Accessible and Safe Streets (PASS) Coalition was founded by eleven organizations that represent people from across the disability spectrum - most of which focus on the needs of blind and visually impaired people in New York City. This coalition was established in order to ensure that ALL of New York City’s streets are fully accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired, whether they are residents or visitors to the city. PASS currently is allied with over two dozen organizations.
If you wish to request that an APS be installed in a specific location in your area and you need assistance with the procedure, PASS may be able to help. Email the PASS Chair and put the words Accessible Pedestrian Signal in the subject line. Name the specific crosswalk where you wish to request the APS. Include the reason you think it is necessary, along with specific location information including the borough. Also include an email address and phone number where a PASS representative can reach you.
Contact us
Chairperson:
Dr. Karen Gourgey (kgourgey[at]verizon.net)
Partial list of PASS associates
- American Council of the Blind of New York, Inc.
- Bronx Independent living services
- The Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc.
- The Greater New York Council of the Blind (GNYCOB)
- Guide Dog Users of New York (GDUNY)
- Harlem Independent Living Center,Inc.
- Hunter College RT/O&M Master’s Degree Program
- Lighthouse International
- Metropolitan Council of Low Vision Individuals
- New York Association of Guide Dog Users (NYAGDU)
- New York City Chapter, National Federation of the Blind
- The National Association for Parents of Children with VI
- The National Federation of the Blind of New York State, Inc.
- New York State Association for Education and Rehabilitation (NYSAER)
- New York Vision Rehabilitation Association (NYVRA)
- Parents of Blind Children of New York
- The Seeing Eye, Morristown NJ
- Visions Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired