The two methods for production of tactile maps adopted at LabTATE were described
here, with examples of standardizations proposed for the small scale maps, that is, those
for educational purposes, as well as those of big scale, used for orientation/mobility
purposes. Among the factors that were considered in relation to the standardization for
the production of tactile maps, we emphasize the issues of cost and technology to be
used; sometimes, the most expensive and sophisticated technology is not the most
effective. If the maps are not of easy cognition, they will not accomplish their purpose.
Thus, the maps must be produced by specialists, on a multidisciplinary perspective
whenever it is possible, and, more importantly, tested and approved by the visually
impaired people.
The standardized tactile maps by LabTATE are possible to be reproduced all over the
country. Besides that, other cartographical products which were developed in this
project, over 60 prototypes, are available online on a specific website:
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