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DESCRIPTION:Maps are one of the least accessible parts of many public digit
 al services. Even when a web map meets basic interface guidelines\, the sp
 atial information inside it is often unavailable to screen-reader users\, 
 keyboard-only users\, people with low vision\, cognitive accessibility nee
 ds\, or users who simply cannot interpret dense cartography.\n\nThis talk 
 asks a different question: what if the map is not the primary interface?\n
 \nUsing open source geospatial tools\, we will explore patterns for making
  spatial information available through a voice enabled interface\, GDS com
 pliant UI\, text\, tables\, keyboard navigation\, structured summaries\, a
 udio-friendly descriptions and simplified map views.\n\nThe talk will show
  how accessibility can be treated as a geospatial problem\, not just a fro
 nt-end compliance task. Attendees will leave with practical patterns for b
 uilding services where everyone can understand the where\, not only those 
 who can see or operate a conventional map. We will include a demo where on
 e will be able to ask generic questions and hear the map provide the answe
 r.
DTSTAMP:20260821T115048Z
LOCATION:Create 2
SUMMARY:The Map Is Not the Interface - Pascal Coulon
URL:https://talks.osgeo.org/foss4g-uk-2026/talk/77B9XV/
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