Tactile maps – Finnish O&M instructors’ experiences on usability and accessibility
For a person with a visual impairment, the quality of life means independence and equality with the sighted people. For this, independent travel and navigation is essential. Orientation within different types of environments is a challenge and tactile maps are key elements for this. It can also be u...
Main Authors: | Stina Ojala, Riitta Lahtinen, Helinä Hirn |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Finnish Social and Health Informatics Association
2017-11-01
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Series: | Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare |
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Online Access: | https://journal.fi/finjehew/article/view/65134 |
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