Blind and Visually Impaired Community
↑
2
↓
I have a project on designing a tactile map for VI and blind people and I need some help. (self.Blind)
submitted by Vimalansaysola15
Hey everyone! I have a college project that requires us to build a map for the VI and blind. I just want to get some insight on anything you guys would want in a map app. Thanks for your help!
AllHarlowsEve 3 points 4y ago
Honestly, you should look at the current maps while having your screen reader on. The only other thing I could suggest would be like, vibrate to follow the curve of a road, and vibrate for buildings when you run a finger over it.
Basically, have it auto-zoomed and use different taps and swipes to navigate and zoom.
Read the names of things as you go over them, and make them tapable or long pressable so you can see more information, via like Google Maps, about the business. Stuff like their number, ratings, phone number, stuff like that.
Also, blind people love settings because we aren't all totals, don't all picture maps the same way, etc.
Basically, have it auto-zoomed and use different taps and swipes to navigate and zoom.
Read the names of things as you go over them, and make them tapable or long pressable so you can see more information, via like Google Maps, about the business. Stuff like their number, ratings, phone number, stuff like that.
Also, blind people love settings because we aren't all totals, don't all picture maps the same way, etc.
Vimalansaysola15 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your time and support. Will post a link to our project map once we are done with it. Again thank you very much!
funkymollusk 1 points 4y ago
I would not recommend elevation. The current state of maps is so bad that we hardly even have access to just roads and points of interest.
AchooCashew 1 points 4y ago
I'm a little confused - how could an app be tactile? What are your ideas for this?
Vimalansaysola15 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
We were thinking smtg like using vibrations to convert certain actions but not really sure yet. We're still on the discussion stage. Just came here to see what people really want.
poochbrah 1 points 4y ago
It'd be helpful if you posted some ideas and brainstorming you've already done but off the top of my head
Speaks road names and directions aloud, contrasting colours to make the map easily visible, indicators of landmarks so that VI people have a point of reference as to where they are
That's all I got maybe others can help
Speaks road names and directions aloud, contrasting colours to make the map easily visible, indicators of landmarks so that VI people have a point of reference as to where they are
That's all I got maybe others can help
Vimalansaysola15 [OP] 2 points 4y ago
We haven't really got the concept of the map yet. Some of us were thinking of a map that indicates contures and elevations but in my opinion I feel that's not really useful for most people. My idea was to create a map that gives VI and blind people the same experience as a normal person using the map. For example letting them know popular places nearby, coffee shops and stuff so they can explore a new place with ease but haven't yet know how to implement that. But thanks for you input I really think it's good and will take that into consideration.
This nonprofit website is run by volunteers.
Please contribute if you can. Thank you!
Our mission is to provide everyone with access to large-
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
scale community websites for the good of humanity.
Without ads, without tracking, without greed.
©2023 HumbleCat Inc • HumbleCat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Michigan, USA.