O uso da cartografia tátil para reconhecimento dos espaços públicos de/em Montes Claros – MG

Abstract

This work discusses Tactile Cartography resources for recognizing spaces by people with visual impairments. Makingth is spatial Reading or portraying it is a challenge. The difficulty of in volving Cartography, and perception of space by people with visual impairments, should be a point to be worke don with regard to spatial recognition by people who can not do sothrough vision. It aimstoanalyze the possible resources of Tactile Cartography for the recognition of public spaces by visually impaired people in the city of Montes Claros-MG. This study is base don bibliographical data and qualitative research using the semi-structured interview technique with visually impaired teachers who workat CAP- Center for Pedagogical Support for People with Visual Disabilities, in Montes Claros – MG and who experience the struggle for inclusion and accessibility in the municipality. The identification of Tactile Cartography resources, most suitable for diferente situations, can provide inclusion and facilitate access to publi cspaces. The researchals of ocusedon building Tactile Maps, in order to contributeto CAP Montes Claros-MG and influence inclusive Cartography, especially when portraying public spaces, and teachingand learning geography in a universal design perspective.