Tactile diagrams, maps and pictures greatly enhance
the educational experience of blind and partially sighted pupils
and students.
Higher Education:
Information for Higher Education can be found through our HE project pages
Tactile Graphics can be used:
- by all age groups and at all educational levels from pre-school
to higher education
- in all subject areas from Art to Zoology
- for teaching aids such as slides and overheads
- for textbook material and practical work
"My lectures have been greatly enhanced by the use
of the tactile graphics. They help me to follow and recognise
the relevance of each lecture, as well as enabling me to better
remember and recall what was said in each lecture" RH
- higher education student.
Examples of tactile graphics in education:
- pictures and diagrams from textbooks
- illustrations of technical and scientific equipment
- school and campus maps
- for Arts subjects: pictures, photographs, line drawings, paintings
- for Science subjects: graphs, charts, scientific and maths
representations
"The tactile and large print diagrams from the NCTD
were brilliant, very clear and the children found them easy
to understand" - LS, teacher of blind and partially sighted children.
Why use tactile graphics in education:
- support multi-sensory learning
- enhance motivation and interest
- provide equality of access to educational materials
Because of funding from our supporters
we are able to offer a discounted rate for materials directly
related to education in the UK.
We hold a catalogue of
the tactile graphics currently available to purchase from the
NCTD. If you wish to enquire about getting new tactile graphics
please see obtaining new images.
We also offer training in all
areas associated with the production, use and support of tactile
graphics.
If you have a different enquiry please contact
us with your requirements and we will be happy to discuss
the various options available to you.
Back to Tactile Graphic Services.
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