The accelerated proliferation of geographic information systems (GIS), especially in the last
decade, has greatly expanded the connotation of GIS technology from primarily a diverse …

Currently, a large amount of information is presented graphically. However, visually
impaired individuals do not have access to visual information. Instead, they depend on …

This comprehensive and well-established cartography textbook covers the theory and the
practical applications of map design and the appropriate use of map elements. It explains …

This authoritative, reader-friendly text presents core principles of good map design that
apply regardless of production methods or technical approach. The book addresses the …

Tactile relief maps are used by visually impaired people to acquire mental representation of
space, but they retain important limitations (limited amount of information, braille text, etc.) …

Tactile maps are commonly used to give visually impaired users access to geographical
representations. Although those relief maps are efficient tools for acquisition of spatial …

In this article, recent achievements of cognitive research in geographic information science
(GIScience) are reviewed and prospects for future directions discussed. Cognitive research …

Special education teachers for visually impaired students rely on tools such as raised-line
maps (RLMs) to teach spatial knowledge. These tools do not fully and adequately meet the …

This article starts by discussing the state of the art in accessible interactive maps for use by
blind and visually impaired (BVI) people. It then describes a behavioral experiment …

This book provides an introduction to HCI and usability aspects of Geographical Information
Systems and Science. Its aim is to introduce the principles of Human-Computer Interaction …