Tactile Mapping for Visually Impaired Children
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Dr. Regina Vasconcellos Department of Geography/University of Sao Paulo C.P.8105 Sao Paulo SP Brazil 05508-900 Fax: 55118183159 E-mail: [email protected] The paper presents the results of five years of research on tactile mapping for visually impaired children carried out at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Based upon empirical research, the author has developed a model for tactual cartographic communication which emphasizes the nature and role of map use. A programme to introduce. cartographiC concepts to children is suggested and the need for education and training is alsodiscussed.
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تاریخ انتشار 1999