Over the years, technology has improved inclusivity for people with disabilities. One of the most notable inventions in recent years is 3D printing. This revolutionary technology is changing the lives of the blind and visually impaired by making assistive devices, Braille, and other aids for touch-based learning materials more easily and affordably. This, in turn,..
Tactile Learning: The Role of 3D Printed Objects in Education for the Blind
From textbooks and graphical illustrations to screens, it is clear that visual aids have always held massive importance in the sphere of education. It is much more difficult for students who are visually impaired to access the same level of information as their counterparts. Learning tools such as embossed graphics or Braille materials provide some..
The advantages of 3D tactile maps
Tactile maps are, by design, three-dimensional, as they use raised surfaces to make a two-dimensional map touchable. However, traditional tactile maps elevate features just enough for them to be discernible by touch, while 3D maps go further by utilizing height and depth to convey richer, more intuitive information. This makes >3D tactile maps more effective..
Getting started with 3D printing
Last weekend I got myself a 3D printer. How does this relate to accessible travel? Because if I would like to understand what something looks like and I don’t have the opportunity to touch it, I can hopefully print out a model. I wrote about the 3d printed building project before, but that’s a different..