Tactile maps use raised points lines and textures to represent objects identify rooms and denote accessible areas.
Creating tactile maps for the blind.
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Teachers of the visually impaired often produce tactile graphics to accompany classroom materials and activities.
One of the biggest challenges faced by blind travelers is obtaining a concept of their surroundings.
Creating tactile maps at national braille press is a labor intensive process that requires a keen eye for detail and a steady hand.
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Try to orient the map using cardinal directions with the top of the map facing north.
Tactile map of ubc.
Take into consideration your child s needs by using contrasting colors braille labels or using large print.
A print map and final tactile map design step 1.
Braille maps have been difficult to come by being rare if not non existent.
The lighthouse designs and produces tactile maps of parkland theme parks transit systems street maps and floor plans.
Students must first have an understanding of that which is being represented.
Try to make the map to scale but don t worry your child is unlikely to judge your map making skills.
It must be remembered that tactile graphics are not automatically meaningful to students who are blind or visually impaired.
Tactile maps are sometimes used to help orient blind students to school and college campuses.