Tactile relief maps are used by visually impaired people to acquire mental representation of
space, but they retain important limitations (limited amount of information, braille text, etc.) …

Spatial media for people who are blind or visually impaired (B/VI) have evolved
considerably in the years following Chris Perkins' review of tactile map research, especially …

Interaction with large touch surfaces is still a relatively infant domain, particularly when
looking at the accessibility solutions offered to blind users. Their smaller mobile counterparts …

Visually impaired people face important challenges related to orientation and mobility.
Indeed, 56% of visually impaired people in France declared having problems concerning …

Due to advances in information and communication technology, web maps are an
increasingly important means of communication. While paper maps provide solutions that …

Visually impaired people face important challenges related to orientation and mobility.
Accessible geographic maps are helpful for travel preparation. Historically, raised-line paper …

Mobile independence requires knowledge about the environment and environmental
features. In particular, the location and structure of objects in the environment must be …

In the absence of vision, mobility and orientation are challenging. Audio and tactile feedback
can be used to guide visually impaired people. In this paper, we present two complementary …

This study explores the challenges faced by congenitally blind individuals in navigating
urban environments. Specifically, this research investigates the factors that contribute to the …

Using the methodology of in-depth interviews, this article explores how blind and visually
impaired white cane users conceptualize urban space. The study presented in the article …