Melany, remind me to ask if you want such forwards. Harriette
>===== Original Message From "* EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information"
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>Hello Amy et al,
>
>Try Dr Andrew Tatham. He has prepared tactile map data for Nomad in the
>past.
>
>http://liber-maps.kb.nl/articles/2tatham.htm
>
>John
>
>John Nissen
>Cloudworld Ltd - http://www.cloudworld.co.uk
>maker of the assistive reader, WordAloud.
>Tel: +44 208 742 3170 Fax: +44 208 742 0202
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>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "University of Oregon" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 8:04 PM
>Subject: [EASI] tactile map features needed
>
>
>> This is a second request for survey responses. In addition to OM
>> instructors, this time we are seeking input from anyone who is blind or
>> partially sighted as well as anyone who makes or wants to be able to
>> easily make tactile maps. But we also seek input from people who
>> navigate or teach navigation (formally or informally – i.e. parents)
>> without tactile maps.
>>
>> We have received funding from the National Science Foundation (grant
>> #HRD-0533251) to create *Tactile Mapping Software* that will be
>> available as a FREE download to teachers, parents, or anyone who wants
>> to use it. This project is entirely NON-profit and the resulting
>> software will only be as useful as the input we receive from you.
>>
>> This survey will help us identify features that may be important to
>> symbolize and include in the software. We ask that you answer three
>> short questions, which should take approximately 5 minutes. Please send
>> to our email ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Also,
>> please forward this survey to anyone who may be interested in
>> participating. Thank You!
>>
>> If you do not wish to participate, simply discard the questionnaire.
>> Responses will be completely anonymous; your name will not appear
>> anywhere on the survey. Completing and returning the questionnaire
>> constitutes your consent to participate.
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Please Answer the Following Questions:
>>
>> 1. List *any and all* environmental features necessary for
>> blind/partially sighted navigation, especially what KIND of
>> landmarks.
>>
>> 2. If you make maps, list your method(s) of tactile map production
>> (swell paper, TIGER embosser, collage…). If you use more than one,
>> indicate percentage of use of each method.
>>
>> 3. If you make maps, what is your position or reason for producing
>> tactile maps?
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Keep this letter for your records. If you have any questions regarding
>> the research, contact Amy Lobben, Department of Geography, University of
>> Oregon, 541-346-4566. If you have any questions regarding your rights as
>> a research subject, please contact the Office of Human Subjects
>> Compliance at the University of Oregon at (541) 346-2510. Thank you
>> again for your help.
>>
>> For more information on this project, please contact Amy Lobben at
>> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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