Tactile Graphics For The Blind

The intact eraser makes it possible to erase and revise tactile lines by flattening them to the touch.

Tactile graphics for the blind.

The intact drawing bundle includes everything blind or low vision users need to independently create their own tactile graphics. Books are shipped anywhere in the world and payment can be made via paypal or eft. 5 1 1 an illustration should be inserted as close as possible to corresponding discussion in the text. New products to assist in production of braille 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. 5 1 placement of tactile graphic. Check with your tvi or in the math tools section to see if it is already available before spending time producing. Tactile graphics are a means of conveying non textual information to people who are blind or visually impaired and may include tactile representations of pictures maps graphs diagrams and other images.

Information in this document replaces the former guidelines for mathematical diagramsand report of tactile graphics sub committee part ii. Tactile graphics kit the tactile graphics kit available from aph allows teachers to create custom tactile graphics. On this site you will find. 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.

With good tactile graphics great results are possible. To learn more about tactile graphics get in touch with the lighthouse media and accessible design laboratory mad lab. This article includes references on creating tactile graphics. With the intact sketchpad freehand tactile drawing has never been easier.

Basic information on production methods and techniques. Your tvi may be able to order these. Highlights on hardware and software. Welcome to the tactile graphics website.

You don t have to do this alone. There are resources available. It also includes some resources on teaching students how to use tactile graphics. Bana recommended standards and practices for tactile graphics can be downloaded here.

With a good tactile graphic a blind person can lead a sighted person around a space. A web version of the manual is also available.