Workshops Theme 2
Group D
Japan(Niigata) Nagaoka High school
School Introduction Video
Presentation Summary
| Title | Hazard maps for the visually impaired. | |
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| Survey | Introduction | Because visually impaired people can not utilize hazard maps and may delay their escape. |
| Method | Create a 3D map for the visually impaired based on the hazard map of Murakami city. | |
| Subject | Mr, Igarasi | |
| Results | A hazard map was created using a 3D printer, and Mr, Igarasi, who is visually impaired, actually used the 3D hazard map to give us his impressions and suggestions for improvement. | |
| Issues | ・ We do not know our current location and the distance and time to the shelter. ・ We do not know what is up and down the map. ・Few people can read Braille and it cannot be utilize |
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| Action Plan | ・ Improve the problem areas based on the advice received←introducing voice （When the button is pressed, the location of the shelter is read out, and so on.） |
