Now open. These maps provide universal access to wayfinding and orientation information for a large museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Each map shows all three floorplans and a numbered index that lists permanent and temporary exhibits. Users hear auditory feedback when they touch any map element with one finger for one second.

Specifications

• 27 inch diagonal touch screen.

• Android app adds interactivity.

• Tactile skin adds raised outlines and textures.

• Press on any room with one finger to hear its name.

• Press again on the same room to hear a description of exhibits.

• Press again for walking directions from the map to any destination in the musuem.

• Rising pitch sonification allows visually impaired visitors to locate items in the index list.