Dyscover: A world of special maps for special people

TLDR: This work has identified five areas of “Dys” functions and linked them to colour preferencing, and produced a tailor-made map, that works, for one child suffering from Specific Learning Difficulties.

Abstract: For people suffering from Specific Learning Difficulties maps can be confusing and frightening documents. Even the colours used may present an alarming image which cannot be seen – let alone understood. We have identified five such areas of “Dys” functions and linked them to colour preferencing. We can find no evidence that this common denominator has been previously investigated. Modern mapping software packages offer the facility to create bespoke colour maps to meet such specific requirements. Our research into individual map content and design warrants further study. To date, we have produced a tailor-made map, that works, for one such child.