Maps & Schematics

Question 1

maps give

maps give spatial

maps encourage development of

Answer 1

information about a particular environment

information between objects and locations

cognitive maps

Question 2

orientation map

provides

shows spaital relationship between

shows spatial relationship between

information for

best for

best method is

Answer 2

general information about an area

outside objects/destinations

interior objects/destinations

transportation

route planning (area travelers)

simplify

Question 3

Mobility route maps

show a

may be combined with an

point of

it is a simplified map that contains

gives precise

Answer 3

speicific route or direction of travel

orientation map

origin (home base) to destination

location of key elements (landmarks)

distance/scale is less important than general spatial information and sequence

Question 4

Cognitive/mental mpas is mental representation of a

knowledge of

based on

may be incomplete for

Answer 4

particular space or route

layout of a particular place or area

individual experience

person who is blind if they do not have complete or accurate experiences

Question 5

The problem with maps is (3)

Answer 5

1. don’t meet needs of person-not enough or too much information

size (too large)

lack of training

Question 6

creating maps for people with vision loss 7 steps

1. consider
2. identify the most
3. size is easily explored with
4. symbols must be
5. create a
6. where is
7. keep it

Answer 6

1. purpose
2. important information
3. both hands
4. tactually/visually distinct
5. symbol legend/key
6. north?
7. simple! Less is more

Question 7

Materials
everyday objects that are
materials can be

Answer 7

visual and tactile

legos, wikki stix (route), wheatley, tactile town, sewell raised line drawing kit, TMAP