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For some kinds of users, the map is not only the possibility but also the necessity; among these belong people with visual impairments, for which, however, the conventional map is insufficient. The tactile cartography is a part of cartographic science that deals with the creation of maps, plans, globes and other geovisualization products specially made for the perception by touch. Tactile cartography has to significantly simplify the presented reality with regard to the possibility of recognizing symbols on the ma...

Spatial orientation and separate movement is one of the most affected areas in individuals with severe visual impairment. We would like to introduce the development of independent movement and spatial orientation within the Czech Republic as well as the possibility of facilitating the integration of the individual into society through modern aids - maps, orientation elements, etc. In the paper we present both theoretical and empirical studies, which are currently solved in our locality. Both will be linked on the ...

Spatial orientation is one of the parts that are heavily affected by the visually impaired. The ability to orientation and move around is a key skill for visually impaired individuals and needs to be trained from a very early age. Modern times and the associated development of different technologies allow individuals to become increasingly self-sufficient. Both conventional rehabilitation and compensatory procedures and aids are used to compensate for loss of vision. We would like to focus on introducing the issue...

The majority of information has a spatial context that can be represented in the map. For some kinds of users, the map is not only the possibility but also the necessity. In such cases it is highly important that presented information is correctly understood by the target group of users. Among these belong people with visual impairments, for which, however, the conventional map is insufficient. The number of visually impaired people increases every year and to their full-fledged integration into society is devoted...