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Re: Looking for techniques for accessible maps

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From: Dianne V Pawluk
Date: Nov 17, 2013 2:46PM

Not that says very much. I will make a compilation of things and send.

Sincerely,
Dianne



On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 3:52 PM, Whitney Quesenbery < <EMAIL REMOVED> >wrote:

> 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 |
> > > www.amazon.com/gp/product/012378591X/
> > > > > > > list
> > > messages to <EMAIL REMOVED>
> > >
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > 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/
> > > >



--
Dianne Pawluk
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University