Abstract for Tactile Graphics 2005

Title: Tactile graphics: the challenge of low-tech

Presenter: Richard Tucker

FORCE Foundation, Netherlands

Abstract:

This presentation will show that while the new developments are very important and necessary, a large part of the world cannot use techniques that require electricity, expensive machines or expensive paper. There are innovative solutions to the many challenges of providing tactile graphics to people who have no access to graphics.

Objectives of presentation:

• To raise awareness of the reality of educating visually impaired learners in developing countries
• To raise awareness of what can be done with simple materials
• To challenge all the developers to come up with techniques suitable for the developing countries

Outcomes for audience:

To become aware that others work in difference contexts
To accept the need to develop methods for learners in less fortunate circumstances than their own.

Prior knowledge of topic assumed: Low

Contains advanced technical content: No

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