Tactile Graphics For The Blind
Information in this document replaces the former guidelines for mathematical diagramsand report of tactile graphics sub committee part ii.
Tactile graphics for the blind. To learn more about tactile graphics get in touch with the lighthouse media and accessible design laboratory mad lab. Bana recommended standards and practices for tactile graphics can be downloaded here. 5 1 1 an illustration should be inserted as close as possible to corresponding discussion in the text. With the intact sketchpad freehand tactile drawing has never been easier.
Tactile graphics kit the tactile graphics kit available from aph allows teachers to create custom tactile graphics. Tactile graphics books for blind and visually impaired preschool children 3 to 7 years a series of tactile graphic books educational games and activities for blind and visually impaired childen. It allows you to create raised line masters on heavy gauge aluminum that can be reproduced using a vacuum form machine. Guidelines for design of tactile graphics american printing house for the blind aph aph advises on design symbols lead lines labels indicators and scale for creating effective tactile graphics.
The intact drawing bundle includes everything blind or low vision users need to independently create their own tactile graphics. The intact eraser makes it possible to erase and revise tactile lines by flattening them to the touch. Check with your tvi or in the math tools section to see if it is already available before spending time producing. It includes a braille slate and stylus braille eraser rubber embossing pad ruler and foil sheets.
With good tactile graphics great results are possible. 5 1 placement of tactile graphic. New products to assist in production of braille graphics. Welcome to the tactile graphics website.
It also includes some resources on teaching students how to use tactile graphics. Your tvi may be able to order these. With a good tactile graphic a blind person can lead a sighted person around a space. There are resources available.
A web version of the manual is also available. Basic information on production methods and techniques. Highlights on hardware and software. On this site you will find.
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