HAPTIMAP

The HaptiMap project is aimed at making maps and location based services more accessible by using several senses like touch, hearing and vision. Our end goal is to increase the number of persons who are able to use mainstream map services. Thus our user group contains both sighted persons and persons with visual impairments (including elderly persons)... In the HaptiMap project we will make use of an Inclusive Design/Design for All approach where our goal is to increase the number of persons who are able to use mapping services by making these types of application easier to use by all people, including those with visual impairments. Thus our user group includes both sighted persons and those with visual impairments (including the elderly).