Navigating NYC While Blind

Navigating NYC can be tricky for just about anyone – but imagine what it’s like for the visually impaired?

Here are some insights – or  ‘Film Facts’ – that we’ve gained since starting this project.

Perpetual Construction in NYC
This photo features our subject, Daniel Aronoff, attempting to cross a street with major construction happening. As he approaches a ditch, a construction worker helps to guide him around it. As Daniel says “NYC is a place of perpetual construction. You never know when you’re going to find scaffolding, a manhole, ditches…”

After the winter we had, there is certainly a lot of work happening to help fix the many potholes around the city, making it tricky to navigate for just about anyone.

And there is also the matter of knowing when to cross a street safely.

In the video below, Daniel is crossing 23rd Street in Manhattan towards Eataly – one of the few audibly cued crosswalks. Did you know – out of 12,460 intersections in NYC, only 99 have audibly cued crosswalks?

Another #FilmFact – at the time we began production (and this video was shot), there were just 77 audibly cued crosswalks. But thanks to Councilman Mark Levine and Mayor DeBlasio’s “Vision Zero” initiative to improve pedestrian safety in NYC, that is changing. With the introduction of Bill 216-B, the number of accessible pedestrian signals installed will triple each year from 25 to 75.

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Production Day 4: Photos

Our fourth day of production was a grey, foggy day. But we were greeted with only warmth and big smiles by jazz singer, Frank Senior, and his wife Millie.

It was certainly a great way to end our first phase of production. We know we are on the path to creating something amazing, as you can watch here, and we hope you continue with us for the journey.

Photography by Dennis Cahlo

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Production Day 3: Photos

On Production Day 3 we traveled with Daniel Aronoff as he went food shopping at Eataly NYC.

We were all fascinated by how Daniel was able to use his sense of touch to identify food (as you can see in this video). And as you can see from these production stills, I even challenged myself to literally get behind the camera.

Photography by Dennis Cahlo

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Production Day 2: Photos

Production Day 2 brought a new challenge, as we hit the streets to follow Daniel Aronoff during his commute to a job interview.

We had yet to do any street filming so we quickly learned how to best capture Daniel during his travels. Watch as I share my thoughts on the day.

Photography by Dennis Cahlo

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Production Day 1: Photos

Behind the scenes on our first day of production.

Check in and hear my thoughts on entering production on my very first feature-length documentary project.

Photography by Dennis Cahlo

Do you love our production stills? You can support the film and receive one of these beautiful photographs and even a photo book – check out our sponsor levels.