Tactile Graphics

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American Foundation for the Blind, 1992 - Education - 525 pages
An easy-to-read encyclopedic handbook on translating visual information into a three-dimensional form that blind and visually impaired persons can understand. This heavily illustrated guide covers theory, techniques, materials, and step-by-step instructions for educators, rehabilitators, graphic artists, museum and business personnel, employers, and anyone involved in producing tactile material for visually impaired persons. Separate chapters are devoted to such important topics as production methods, how to edit and prepare material, pictures, maps, charts and graphs, and displays for readers with low vision.
 

Contents

Principles and Purposes
3
Production Methods and Materials
13
Display Requirements
103
Pictures
113
What They
181
Maps
193
Making a Tactile Graphic Display
323
Mathematics Graphs and Diagrams
357
Evaluation of Relief Material
479
Basic Materials Used in Making Displays
487
Sources of Materials and Equipment
495
Glossary
503
Illustrations
515
Index
521
About the Author 527
Copyright

Displays for Readers with Low Vision
461

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