Welcome to the International Cartographic Association Commission on Maps and Graphics for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The mandates of this commission include:

1. Exchange and disseminate information on the design of and production technologies for maps and graphics for blind and partially sighted people.
2. Study and evaluate developing and appropriate technologies and resources for the improvement of maps and graphics for blind and visually-impaired people.
3. Explore the potential value of maps and graphics designed for blind and visually-impaired people to other user groups (e. g. children and those with learning difficulties).
4. Develop closer links with the World Blind Union and to extend this co-operation to the International Mobility Conference and other appropriate organizations to further world-wide co-operation, communication and education in the use of maps and graphics by blind and visually-impaired people.
5. Integrate the workings of this commission more closely with other ICA commissions.