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The map is folded so that the sections on the side fold towards the middle of the map. It is divided into three horizontal sections that can each be read individually or the map can be opened to be a whole sheet. The top left hand corner has the corner cut off and a hole in it to put something through for easy identification. Work out how the map is folded as you unfold it so that it is easy to refold. To access while walking open it up so that you only access one section at a time. Open the top section, check it out, Close this section and then turn the whole map over so that you can read the main and larger middle section of the map. The bottom section is much shorter and folds under the top section. If you would like more clarification please phone 480-1610.
We suggest that you first check out the map sitting down at a large table or work on the floor. You have chosen a Braille or raised print version of the map. The Braille version has large print under the Braille. The large print is in capital letters because of needing to make it into raised print that can be read by touch. Identical information is on both versions of the map.
We apologise for the incorrect display of the numbers on the Braille map. All the numbers have been dropped a cell after the number symbol. This is consistent throughout the map and was caused by using an American Braille program. There are also a few mistakes in the text at the top and bottom of the map which appear as typos also caused by the Braille program.
There are three lines of text all the way across the top of the map. The title of the map is under the text and there are two legends on the left and right sides of the map with the heading "Legend". First read the legends and make sure you understand all the items. There is a symbol or a number on the left hand side of each column of legend. It starts with Roads, Paths and Trail. Then there 6 roads in alphabetical order that have the same number very near the road on the map. Then there is a list of sports fields and garden starting with the rough green texture for fields, followed by a list of lakes with the texture for water at the top. At the bottom of the left hand legend is the symbol for fountains, large tree, bus stops and benches.
Starting at the top of the legend on the right is the orange texture denoting structures and then a list of all the structures that have numbers on the map up to 20. The lower part of the right hand legend has the odd items which are listed with symbols.
The bus stop on May Street is orientated sideways. The other symbols are all displayed in the same direction on map as shown on legend except crosswalks and bridges which are orientated in many different directions on the map.
The washroom symbol is not usual because of lack of space. It is made out of two sections which together form a little house shape. The men's symbol is hollow and the women's is solid.
There is a drinking Fountain outside the Women's washroom which is not shown on the map.
There is a pay phone in the park near the washrooms situated between the path and the road. There was no room on the map for a symbol that would be readable, besides it is hard to find with a long cane because it is free standing. There are some long stairs on the narrow small path near aviary which is also not marked on map but it has a very distinctive sound. The Shoreline is not accurate Not every bench is on map Only one dirt trail is marked on map from the Lookout to near the Petting Zoo. In fact there are many dirt trails on the park but the have not been included in the map. The one to the lookout was included because the road is narrow and curved without sidewalks and depends on drivers seeing you to be safe to walk. The trail is easy to walk with a dog or long cane. Other trails may be more challenging and we have not checked them. Adventure with extreme caution. The roads and paths are shown in dark grey with an intense pattern of + symbols as the texture. The roads are noticeably wider than the paths. Crosswalks are shown as a white or smooth gap in the road with a raised line through them. Island crossings (that is where you have to walk to a small island at an angle to cross the road at the designated place) are marked with a white triangle in the road with a small raised dot in the middle. Sorry this symbol is very difficult to feel. Where there was space roads have been named on the map. There are five that have numbers on the map and legend. Specific fields and gardens are shown in green with a very rough gritty texture. They each have a number on the legend and the same number has been placed beside the fields and garden on the map. The same has been done with the larger lakes.Below is all the text and legend items.
This map is designed for recreational use with a guide dog or long cane. It is a basic guide to the park layout, not all details are included. Please use caution when exploring somewhere new. Thank you and enjoy!
Beacon Hill Park Map LegendThis map was produced by Tactile Colour (250 480-1610)
Thanks to: City
of Victoria, British Columbia, The United Way and PrismTech Graphics Limited and the design team:
Raya-Jayne Peters, Laurie Zella Johnson and Marcella Obdrzaler.
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