Braille Tactile Maps

The Importance of Braille Tactile Maps

Braille Tactile Maps are a best-practice wayfinding tool that provide a Tactile overview of an environment.  They provide assistance to all people, with a particular attention to people who are blind or have low-vision. By combining Tactile features, clear Braille, and high-contrast and textural surfaces, these maps deliver accessible, hands-on information that supports spatial understanding, enhances user confidence, and strengthens independent navigation. 

Braille Tactile Maps Key Features:

  • Provide touchable overviews of spaces, assisting people who are blind or have low vision
  • Support independent navigation and spatial orientation
  • Complement existing signage and wayfinding systems
  • Designed in accordance with AS 1428.4.2:2018
  • Feature simplified layouts, Braille, Tactile elements, and high-contrast finishes
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor public spaces, campuses, and large or complex environments
  • Maps for Temporary Event Maps or Permanent Spaces
  • Utilise all 3 of our Technologies for the best outcome for your project
Temporary Braille Tactile Map & Accessible Signage
Vision Australia Santa Fun Run
Close up detail of Braille Tactile Map

Maps for Temporary Event Maps or Permanent Spaces

  • Braille Tactile Maps for Permanent Spaces

    In permanent environments such as public spaces, campuses and transport or community facilities, Braille Tactile Maps provide a consistent and reliable wayfinding reference point. Installed at key decision-making locations, they support ongoing accessibility by offering a clear, tactile understanding of layout, routes and amenities, helping users orient themselves within unfamiliar or complex spaces.

  • Braille Tactile Maps for Temporary Events

    For temporary events such as fun runs, festivals or community gatherings, Braille Tactile Maps can be tailored to suit short-term layouts and evolving site conditions. These event-specific maps are designed to reflect activity zones, key decision points and essential amenities, incorporating tactile features, Braille and clear route information to support confident navigation. Temporary tactile maps can also be paired with additional wayfinding elements, such as directional tactile signage and universally recognisable symbols, to assist participants in locating registration areas, start and finish points, facilities and other key locations throughout the event space. (See Example shown: Vision Australia Santa Fun Run Braille Tactile Map)