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Creating tactile maps for the blind.
Tactile maps use raised points lines and textures to represent objects identify rooms and denote accessible areas.
Try to orient the map using cardinal directions with the top of the map facing north.
A print map and final tactile map design step 1.
Try to make the map to scale but don t worry your child is unlikely to judge your map making skills.
Creating tactile maps for the blind using a gis american congress on surveying and mapping jerry clark and deanna durr clark describe the use of a gis geographic information system and coordinate digitizer to create customized tactile maps on micro encapsulated paper.
Students must first have an understanding of that which is being represented.
Braille maps have been difficult to come by being rare if not non existent.
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Tactile maps are sometimes used to help orient blind students to school and college campuses.
One of the biggest challenges faced by blind travelers is obtaining a concept of their surroundings.
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Creating tactile maps at national braille press is a labor intensive process that requires a keen eye for detail and a steady hand.
It must be remembered that tactile graphics are not automatically meaningful to students who are blind or visually impaired.
Teachers of the visually impaired often produce tactile graphics to accompany classroom materials and activities.
Tactile map of ubc.