Jim Wilson/The New York Times. For some blind birders, avian soundscapes are a way to map the world around them. Increasing noise pollution is imperiling that navigation. By Alexandra Marvar Aug ...

But creating materials that can be useful to the blind is a bit of a challenge. The researchers are tapping Magario’s expertise. They’ve asked her to explain her mental map of the campus.

and scientist Henry Winter is behind the audio and rumple map. Winter noticed that "accessible" exhibits only included the item's name in braille, but no way for anyone who is blind or has low ...