Repeated Centered Headings

Hi Martin!

Now that we have GSTG 2022, we will shift our focus on answering your question to that new version. You can find GSTG 2022 on BANA's website at the following link.

https://www.brailleauthority.org/sites/default/files/tg/Tactile%20Graphics%20Standards%20and%20Guidelines%202022_a11y.pdf

In GSTG 2022, the applicable guideline to answer your question is 5.3.3.

• When a tactile graphic extends beyond one braille page, do not repeat the title on subsequent pages. In some instances, when there are multi-page keys following a graphic, it is acceptable to add descriptive text to “Key:” (e.g., “Key to Political Map:”).
• EXCEPTION: Headings on multi-page orientation and mobility maps should be repeated on all pages. (See Example 3-5: Prince Andrew High Main Floor.)

The EXCEPTION noted in 5.3.3 is elaborated upon in GSTG 2022 8.5.1. Note that this exception ONLY applies to multi-page orientation and mobility maps: "A map that includes large print visual features along with braille labels and tactile symbols may serve the needs of the low-vision traveler as well as sighted helpers who may be asked for assistance. Headings on multi-page orientation and mobility maps should be repeated on all pages, unlike headings on tactile graphics for textbooks."

Importantly, two examples provided in GSTG 2022 (i.e., Example 3-5: Prince Andrew High Main Floor and Example 7-4 Bus Routes) are examples of an O&M map. While that is indicated on the points pages that apply to those examples, if we miss that we might wonder why GSTG provides contradictory examples. In fact, there is no contradiction, it's just that these two examples illustrate the exception.

GSTG 2022 5.3.3 was instituted following a change in Braille Formats 4.3.10, which states, "Centered, cell-5, and cell-7 headings are not repeated when the text that applies to them is continued on the following page."

Hope this helps!