Multimodal Map

A map that conveys spatial information through multiple sensory channels simultaneously, typically combining tactile elements with audio output and sometimes visual or haptic feedback. Multimodal maps are designed to make geographic and spatial information accessible to people with visual impairments by supplementing raised tactile surfaces with spoken descriptions, sound cues, or vibrotactile feedback triggered by touch interaction. Research shows that multimodal representations support better spatial comprehension and mental map construction than single-modality approaches alone.