Many processes are currently used to produce tactual maps for visually impaired persons. Although each process has certain assets and liabilities, the variety gives tactual map researchers and makers tremendous flexiblity in selecting a process appropriate for their specific needs. Capsule paper is one recently developed process that lends itself to many tactual map applications. More than 60 different tactual maps were created on capsule paper to examine the effectiveness of this process. The medium's composition, steps necessary for map compilation and processing, equipment costs and operations, appropriate symbolization, and advantages and disadvantages of the process are discussed.
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