Maps shape how movement is imagined, organized, and governed. Yet many contemporary maps still assume a non-disabled default user, privileging speed, efficiency, and route optimization while overlooking the barriers, detours,…
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This presentation will share methods for systematically assessing and designing complex digital spatial diagrams and maps that meet ADA accessibility standards. The strategies apply to a wide range of contexts,…
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The first session of our seminar series focused on the work we do and the concept of inclusive cartography. Our Working Group on Inclusive Cartography is working to broaden map…
In the first of a series of bi-monthly seminars hosted by the International Cartographic Association’s Inclusive Cartography Working Group, Vincent and Jakub will shortly introduce the aim, activities and achievements…
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The Inclusive Cartography Working Group of the International Cartography Association (ICA) starts a seminar series which covers various topics related to inclusive cartography. It involves people from our working group,…
The business meeting of our Working Group was held on Thursday, 21 August, during the lunch break and had good attendance. The activities of our group were presented, and discussions…
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Our workshop was held on Sunday, 17 August at the Vancouver Convention Centre. A series of talks was followed by scenarios on creating inclusive maps. These hands-on activities, in particular,…
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If you are attending the upcoming ICC25, be sure to sign up for the Towards maps for everyone workshop. The updated program is now available – have a look at…
Keep an eye out for a new book by Esri Press called “Tactile Mapping: Cartography for People with Visual Impairments,” edited by Dr. Vincent van Altena and Dr. Jakub Wabiński….
Recognizing the diverse and often special needs of individuals, this workshop unites various cartography experts with specialists from fields like education, neurobiology, and sociology to address the crucial question of…