tactile map
A *map that can be read through touch. The maps have raised areas that represent various features such as buildings and roads, and various forms of raised shading are used to represent land use. Braille is used for labels. Given that most people with visual impairments have some form of vision, a tactile map typically also uses strongly contrasting colours such as black and white. A variety of materials can be used to create the maps, including special paper where coloured areas rise on the application of heat. In recent years, tactile maps have been supplemented with ... ...
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