Tactual Strip Maps as Navigational Aids
- 1 September 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
- Vol. 85 (7) , 296-301
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482x9108500708
Abstract
This article reviews the history of and the theories behind the use of tactual maps by blind and visually impaired travelers. It discusses textual patterns, symbols, and graphics and the differences between conventional geographic-cartographic maps and strip maps used as navigational aids. Current advances include disposable, quick-to-produce, and easy-to-update strip maps, as well as devices for their production.Keywords
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