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Surveys are included on this disk with your map information, and we passionately request that you complete these, and return them to us via e-mail. One is to be done before using the map, and the other is to be completed after three months of use. Our maps are provided to you free of charge, so we hope you fulfill our only expectation of you. We know how much everyone dislikes surveys, but we require them to validate our efforts for our funders, so we can continue designing new and unique maps for others in the future. We appreciate your support, thankyou and enjoy!
Folding and unfolding your map
The map is divided into three horizontal rows of joined panels, that can be read as separate sections or the map can be unfolded entirely. To use while walking, open it up so that you only access one horizontal section of three panels at a time. Open the top section, check it out, fold it back together; then turn the folded map over to open the larger central section. Fold back together; then turn the folded map over again to check out the shortest bottom section of the map, which tucks back underneath the top section when refolded. When refolding the map, fold in the left hand side panels first as they are slightly narrower. Try to avoid folding the right hand sides in first as the plastic edges may damage the print near the inside folds. If you would like more clarification please phone Tactile Colour @ 480-1610.
You chose a Tactile Colour map in either Braille or raised print. The Braille version has visible large print underneath it. This is visually identical to the tactile lettering on the raised print version. The roads are the un-textured surface area. Identical information is on both versions of the map. The fold lines unfortunately cut through some of the details. The map is oriented north.
Bus stops are all placed at the side of the road, approximately overlapping
the sidewalk.
Fountains are ranging in size - some will be more tactile than others. Train
track -there is only one set of tracks on the map, crossing the Johnson st.
bridge.
Railings/ fences are raised lines of various lengths and widths, which are
scattered throughout. A raised line also indicates brick walls, and gates.
Stairs vary in size and shape; some going into buildings or green spaces are
small and a challenge to find. There are several wide and long sets of stairs,
which are flanked by railings and other obstacles. Obstacles are hard to
illustrate accurately at this scale, but we have included most of note.
Crosswalks- there are 6 types of crosswalks.
Each example shows a four way
intersection first, then the description and a single crossing version after.
Most intersections are four way on the map, but there are exceptions. For
example; the crosswalk at Quadra and Fisgard has a b symbol for button control
above the north side of the intersection. This is the only pedestrian controlled
side to cross Quadra. Crosswalks with stop signs the stop lines are indicated so
they line up with how you walk across the street there. These are often attached
to islands, which are a part of larger intersections.
Buildings
There are 14 numbered buildings that can be found on the map.
The buildings are numbered as you progress across and down the map. The raised
print version has a raised number sign before all the numbers by mistake, which
is visible in the Braille version also.
Streets and Lanes some streets and all the alleys have abbreviations, which
are often inserted into adjacent buildings.
Buildings and landmarks
#1 City hall
#2 Johnson st.
Bridge
#3 Market square
#4 Centennial square
#5 Bastion square
#6 Empress hotel
#7 Conference center
#8 Bus depot
#9 Rose
garden
#10 Clock tower
#11 Parliament buildings
#12 St. Annes
academy
#13 Beacon Hill park
#14 Coho ferry terminal
Streets and lanes
GO Government st
FA Fan tan alley
CO Commercial alley
TR Trounce alley
LA Langley st
BR Broad st
PE Penwell st
AC Academy close
GOR Gordon st
COU Courtney st
BRO Broughton st
BAL Balmoral street
AM Amelia st
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For recreational use with a long cane or guide dog. Please use caution, accuracy of scale and level of detail are limited.
This map was produced by Tactile Colour (250 480-1610)
Thanks to: The
United Way for funding, PrismTech Graphics Limited for their expertise and the
design team of Raya-Jayne Peters and Marcella Obdrzaler.
| Send Email to info@tactile.org
or contact our office in
Victoria, BC |