A new map-making kit was used to produce a tactual map of Nottingham City Centre, including two local bus routes. Four blind adults were systematically taught to use the map and all successfully completed a map-reading evaluation. Finally, with the aid of the map, the subjects traveled as passengers on the buses. Observations confirmed that subjects could maintain an up-to-the-minute record of their geographical position during travel.
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