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