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Date Published
Author
Jon New, Kelsey Taylor
Word count
576
Language
English
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None

Summary

Mapbox Studio has introduced a color blindness simulator to aid in creating maps that are accessible to people with different types of color blindness, which affects approximately 4.5% of the global population. The simulator provides filters to assess how maps appear to individuals with common types of color blindness, such as protanopia and tritanopia, which can cause difficulty in distinguishing between certain colors. By using this tool, map creators can ensure their maps are more inclusive and easier to understand for users with color vision deficiencies. The tool is highlighted in Azavea's Lunchbox webinar, where it is demonstrated alongside TextureMap assets to enhance map accessibility.