J. Except. People 2022, 11(2):37-47

Audio-tactile maps as a means to increase competence in spatial orientation of people with visual impairment

Veronika Růžičková, Veronika Vachalová, Alena Vondráková
Institute of Special Education Studies, Faculty of Education, Palacky University Olomouc, Žižkovo nám, 5, 771 40 Olomouc, Czech Republic
Department of Geoinformatics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 50, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic

The following post aims to introduce a project supported by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, which dealt with the production and testing of audio-tactile maps. These maps are used to help people with severe visual impairment explore space. The project focused on the 3D printing of map bases and their connection to tablets through conductive map parts. This resulted in aids that were not only based on touch but also on hearing. These aids continue to serve not only adults with visual impairments but also pupils with visual impairments and are intended to convey the space in a particular location and orientation within it.

Keywords: audio - tactile maps, spatial orientation, mobility, people with visual impairment

Published: December 11, 2022  Show citation

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Růžičková, V., Vachalová, V., & Vondráková, A. (2022). Audio-tactile maps as a means to increase competence in spatial orientation of people with visual impairment. Journal of Exceptional People, 11(21), 37-47
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