Understanding of space relations between objects and the correct conception of place are very important for blind and visually impaired people at their successful orientation in space. Space relations are difficult to describe, therefore tactile maps and models are most frequently used as the presentation of space relations. Tactile maps are specially arranged maps for reading by touch which represent the content with lifted or sinked signs. This graduation thesis contains fundamental characteristics of tactile cartography, recommendations for making tactile maps and example of making the Tactile atlas of the EU countries for blind and visually impaired people. First, the specialties of people with visual impairments are described, their classification regarding the legal definition, characteristics of touch and the mobility and orientation of blind in space. Next, the presentation of tactile cartography is described with emphasis on analysis, choice and standardization of tactile signs that present the key element for making of tactile maps. Editorial plan of atlas is also described. The last part is dedicated to the format and content of tactile atlas and technological view of making it. The Atlas of EU countries for blind and visually impaired people is consists of two parts. The reader is firstly acquainted with the basic characteristics of European Union and the short description of atlas, followed by the particular maps of member countries and their basic characteristics description
