Tactile Mapping: Cartography for People with Visual Impairments

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New Esri Book Explores How Tactile Maps Provide Essential Context for People Who Are Visually Impaired

–Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has publishedTactile Mapping: Cartography for People with Visual Impairments, a collection of expert-written chapters, case studies, and user stories demonstrating cartography for greater accessibility by people who are visually impaired. Tactile maps offer greater independence and inclusion for people who are blind, yet much of the research done in this area has remained…