Abstract for the International Conference on Tactile Diagrams Maps and Pictures 2002

Tactile Storybook Production in New Zealand

Robin Nation

Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind, New Zealand

This presentation will be an overview of the production of tactile diagrams and illustrations as they are done in New Zealand. Looking at the different processes and why some are chosen over others.
Decisions that are based on population numbers, location and access to services. Discuss the use of volunteers, the access to tactile storybooks through a National Special Formats Library and the Collage Exchange programme.
This discussion will be supported by a display of some of the work produced by Accessible Format Production, at the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind.

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