The contributions of tactile mapping for tourism for visually impaired people

When it comes to the process of inclusion, people with disabilities are related to the school environment or in the labor market. So, barriers still exist and are serious when we consider the leisure and tourism of these people. This article consists of the analysis of the possible union Tactile Cartography and inclusive tourism for people with visual disabilities in Barra Bonita and Igaracu do Tiete - SP. Tactile mapping can contribute to the orientation and mobility as well as a better understanding of spaces and landmarks in cities, assisting in the projection of images related to the tourist space and encouraging people with disabilities to travel more and to know new suitable places for your specific needs. During the research, there were technical visits in five museums in the city of Sao Paulo - SP, in order to know the maps, models and other tactile materials and their adequate resources for people with disabilities, noting new realities and possible ideas that can be applied in the cities. These materials also have the potential to stimulate the interest of other public and assist in the orientation and mobility of these people in a more didactic than ordinary map, expanding the spatial perception process.