# NIH Reporter #5R44EY036316-02

Developing and Evaluating Visual, Auditory, and Tactile and Text Digital Thematic Map Viewer to Provide Blind and Low Vision Individuals Full Access to Thematic Maps for the First Time

**Recipient:** XR NAVIGATION INC.

**Award Amount:** $1,010,897.00
**Ceiling:** $1,010,897.00

**Awarded:** September 10, 2026

**Identifier:** 5R44EY036316-02

NIH awarded a grant to develop and evaluate a digital thematic map viewer accessible to blind and low vision individuals, focusing on visual, auditory, tactile, and text modalities.

### Description

This NIH grant supports the development of a multimodal digital map viewer called Audiom, aimed at making thematic maps accessible to blind and low vision individuals. The project emphasizes compliance with accessibility guidelines and aims to commercialize the platform for broad use in scientific and civic domains.

[View original record](https://reporter.nih.gov/search/0C83gI3MXki4-tEhFD4UKQ/project-details/11420791)