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Creating Accessible Maps
Resources to create accessible maps, including tactile maps and auditory maps for people who are blind or partially sighted
By Chris Tabb
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) Chris Tabb has compiled resources on creating accessing maps for individuals who are blind or who have low vision.
Table of Contents
Tactile Maps
- Creating Tactile Maps
- Creating Vector Line Drawing Tactile Maps
- Symbol Set from University of Oregon
- Talking Tactile Map Tutorial
- Thematic Tactile Maps for States
- Guidelines for Vacuum Formed Tactile Maps
- 3D Pen Videos
- Tactile Mapping Software
- QuickTac Tactile Graphics Program
Map Making Materials and Equipment
- APH Tactile Graphic Image Library
- Swell Paper
- Swell Form Machine
- PIAF (Pictures In A Flash) Machine
- Tangible Magic Paper
- Brailon Thermoform Paper
- Thermoform Machine
- Tactile Library (Tactile Skill Development, Geography, etc.)
Auditory Maps
- ClickAndGo Wayfinding Maps
- Video Tutorial for Creating Talking Maps for an iPad
To see the full list of resources, go to: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2035184
