The document by Christian Graf discusses the importance of accessible spatial information for individuals with disabilities, focusing on non-visual maps and universal design principles. It highlights open-source geographic information systems (GIS) that improve accessibility for mobility-impaired and visually impaired users. The author also emphasizes the need for inclusive GIS practices and innovative concepts for tactile maps to aid wayfinding and orientation.

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Accessible Spatial Information
Non-visual maps
for orientation
Christian Graf

2. Who I am
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Some of my References

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Intro
Accessibility
Inclusion
Universal Design

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Intro
Universal Geographical
Information Services (GIS)

6. Accessible GIS
Wheelmap
for mobility impaired users
such as wheelchair users,
people with strollers/carts etc.
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7. Accessible GIS
Openstreetmap
Open Data, Creative Commons
Layers with different data, such as curbs, surface
information, landmarks, POI ...
Contribute & add what is missing
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8. GIS for Visually Impaired People
Spatial Information
at Your Fingertips
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9. My dissertation about tactile map abstraction
Maps for Visually Impaired Persons
For orientation & wayfinding,
for travel preparation → pre-journey.
New concepts for tactile maps
ease learning; means: data reduction +
schematization (abstract road geometry &
intersection geometry).
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Example for
Abstraction:
Port de Soller

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15. Conclusion
Universal design has not arrived
maps yet. But there is plenty of
open source geographic data
and methods to process it.
Do something for inclusive GIS!
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Dr. Christian Graf
cgraf@uxessible.com
+49-178-4148006
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