Information in this document replaces the former guidelines for mathematical diagramsand report of tactile graphics sub committee part ii.
Tactile graphics for the blind.
There are resources available.
Highlights on hardware and software.
With the intact sketchpad freehand tactile drawing has never been easier.
Bana recommended standards and practices for tactile graphics can be downloaded here.
This article includes references on creating tactile graphics.
A web version of the manual is also available.
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.
It includes a braille slate and stylus braille eraser rubber embossing pad ruler and foil sheets.
On this site you will find.
With a good tactile graphic a blind person can lead a sighted person around a space.
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.
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.
The intact drawing bundle includes everything blind or low vision users need to independently create their own tactile graphics.
5 1 1 an illustration should be inserted as close as possible to corresponding discussion in the text.
Your tvi may be able to order these.
Welcome to the tactile graphics website.
Books are shipped anywhere in the world and payment can be made via paypal or eft.
You don t have to do this alone.
Basic information on production methods and techniques.
Check with your tvi or in the math tools section to see if it is already available before spending time producing.
It allows you to create raised line masters on heavy gauge aluminum that can be reproduced using a vacuum form machine.
The intact eraser makes it possible to erase and revise tactile lines by flattening them to the touch.
It also includes some resources on teaching students how to use tactile graphics.
To learn more about tactile graphics get in touch with the lighthouse media and accessible design laboratory mad lab.
5 1 placement of tactile graphic.