Tactile Mapping, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Blurb

When it comes to maps, assistive technology can only do so much for those with visual impairments, often lacking the subtle nuances of a landscape, changes in elevation, or the presence of nearby bodies of water. This lack of a geographic overview not only hinders exploration of unfamiliar neighborhoods but can also impede a geospatial understanding of local, regional, and international phenomena. Tactile Mapping: Cartography for People with Visual Impairments aims to bridge the gap between research on tactile maps and mapmakers by exploring the subject from a multidisciplinary perspective, illustrating cartographic theory with real-life case studies and user stories.
A collaboration by skilled professionals, domain experts, and people with visual impairments, Tactile Mapping offers fresh insights from three perspectives: user experience, scientific research, and practical implementation. Through this collection of expert-written chapters, case studies, and user stories, cartographers and other geographic practitioners can gain new insights into the foundations and methods of presenting geographic information for greater accessibility.
Dr. Vincent van Altena, Senior Researcher at Kadaster (the Netherlands), is a geospatial expert with a background in theology and GIS. He leads the Dutch initiative on tactile mapping and is co-chair of the ICA Working Group on Inclusive Cartography. In his free time, Vincent enjoys music and cooking.
Dr. Jakub Wabiński, Assistant Professor at the Military University of Technology in Warsaw, Poland, is a co-chair of the ICA Working Group on Inclusive Cartography. His research focuses on tactile map design, with a background in geospatial engineering and a passion for novel cartographic presentation methods. In his free time, Jakub enjoys board games and exploring the outdoors.