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From: Whitney Quesenbery
Date: Nov 16, 2013 1:52PM

Thanks Dianne. Is there a web site for your project that I can point my
friend to?


On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Dianne V Pawluk < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hi Robert,
>
> I realize now that I forgot to respond to you about our project - I wanted
> to find the time to give you a complete response and then got burdened with
> work.
>
> I will be happy to talk to both Whitney and yourself about her problem, and
> I hope to gather information for you on my tactile graphics projects soon.
>
> Sincerely,
> Dianne Pawluk
> Associate Professor
> Biomedical Engineering
> Virginia Commonwealth University
>
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM, Robert Jaquiss < <EMAIL REMOVED>
> >wrote:
>
> > Hello:
> >
> > How about downloadable files that can be produced with image capable
> > embossers or capsule paper?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Robert
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: <EMAIL REMOVED>
> > [mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of Whitney
> > Quesenbery
> > Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:26 AM
> > To: WebAIM Discussion List
> > Subject: [WebAIM] Looking for techniques for accessible maps
> >
> > Inquiring for a colleague who is working with an government agricultural
> > project.
> >
> > One of their functions is a detailed map that describes where land is and
> > how it is being used.
> >
> > At the top level, they have a list of fields (the kind cows stand in,
> not a
> > form field) with a related visual map presentation. The list contains the
> > metadata (who owns it, what is it used for) in an accessible format.
> >
> > But, there's some more detailed information, such as things like how much
> > margin is being left between hedges, crop layouts and so on. Today, this
> is
> > being done with crayons on a large paper map.
> >
> > Her project will be putting all this information online - already a
> > challenge - and needs to be done in a way that makes the detail
> accessible.
> >
> > She's looking for research or resources in accessible visual data or
> > mapping. Any ideas or pointers?
> >
> > --
> > Whitney Quesenbery
> > www.wqusability.com | @whitneyq
> >
> > A Web for Everyone
> > http://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/a-web-for-everyone/
> >
> > Storytelling for User Experience
> > www.rosenfeldmedia.com/books/storytelling
> >
> > Global UX: Design and research in a connected world @globalUX |
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> >
> > > > > > > >
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>
>
> --
> Dianne Pawluk
> Associate Professor
> Biomedical Engineering
> Virginia Commonwealth University
> > > >



--
Whitney Quesenbery
www.wqusability.com | @whitneyq

Storytelling for User Experience
www.rosenfeldmedia.com/books/storytelling

Global UX: Design and research in a connected world
@globalUX | www.amazon.com/gp/product/012378591X/