[TAGS] preferences for tactile models versus maps?

[Matthew Gesualdi]

Funny timing on that question though. Yesterday I was at a Smart Cities meeting near Denver and Mike Hess of the Blind Institute of Technology was one of the presenters. He was demonstrating his invention called EdgGuide.

It's a navigation system using RFID chips placed in strategic locations in a building that could help guide someone through a museum or library. It only works if the building is set up for that technology.

One of the things he said is that unless he can carry a tactile map with him throughout the building, a map seems useless. And even then, if you don't know where you are, a map can be hard to use.

That being said, I'm someone who makes tactile objects so I'm biased toward making maps or models if they're useful.


Matt Gesualdi
Tact-Ed.org

On Mar 31, 2022 3:00 AM, Cheryl Fogle-Hatch via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org> wrote:
Hello everyone.

I was asked if blind people prefer tactile maps or tactile models when
seeking information about navigating a building. I'm thinking this
might be a personal preference, but I'm curious about different ideas.
Does anyone know of research into this topic?

Thanks in advance.

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Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Ph.D.
Archaeologist and Museum Professional
(443) 939-8217
c.k.fogle at gmail.com
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