[Athen] Tactile Graphics

[Julie Balassa]

We use Adobe Illustrator to create the graphics and PIAF to output them (thanks for the tip some years back Gaeir, that system has worked really well!) Whether you give the student TG or a description really depends on the complexity of the graphics and the preference and skill set of the student.

jkb

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From: athen-list-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 1:24 PM
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Subject: RE: [Athen] Tactile Graphics

Hi, Karen and all.  We use a couple of different technologies: a PIAF and swell paper, or a Tiger embosser, both used by people trained in producing tactile graphics.  For many graphics tactiles are not necessary; the content in the image can be appropriately described in text by trained personnel.
Hope this helps,
Teresa

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Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D.
Supervisor, Alternative Format Services
Disability Resource Center
Arizona State University
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Subject: [Athen] Tactile Graphics

Hi -
Thanks to Gaeir for the reply. What do others do to make graphics accessible to blind and low-vision students?
Wink - Gaeir is the only person who replied. What have you used in the past? Are there services that people outsource graphics to?
Thanks,
Karen
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Karen M. Sorensen
Instructional Technology Specialist
Accessibility Advocate for Online Courses
Portland Community College
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Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:49:46 -0700 (MST)
From: "Wink Harner" <winkharner at mesacc.edu<mailto:winkharner at mesacc.edu>>
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Did you find anyone to answer your questions yet, Karen?



Wink


Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:24:11 -0800
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I do like the IVEO system for creating talking tactile graphics for
students. One of my favorite features is the fact that you can add text to
your graphic that will then be read as text-to-speech. Some of the competing
products only allow recorded audio in the talking graphic, which I find much
more cumbersome.



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High Tech Center Training Unit of the
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