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Determining Instructional Purpose of Tactile Graphics

Access Academy webinar banner with logo. A cropped photo shows tactile map with braille. Text reads: 8/15/2024, Determining Instructional Purpose of Tactile Graphics, Leanne Grillot & Jenny Wheeler. 2-3:30pm (ET)

Dates

August 15, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern

Location

Zoom

Description

Which print graphics can be most effectively rendered in a tactile format for students with visual impairments? What information is most essential in these images, and what are the best methods for conveying that information? How does a TVI make sure the original intent of a graphic is preserved while providing the braille reader with efficient access to the information? Spend some time with us learning how to determine the instructional purpose of print graphics, use a planning and organizational document to design meaningful tactile graphics, and create viable tactile graphic solutions. 

Presenters

  • Leanne Grillot, Senior Director of Outreach Services, APH
  • Jenny Wheeler, Southwest Regional Outreach Specialist, APH

Primary Core or ECC Area

Compensatory Access

Target Audience

Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Parent, Paraprofessional

Pre-requisite Knowledge

Braille and basics of creating a tactile graphic

Learning Objectives

  • Define the instructional purpose of a print graphic.
  • Complete a plan for creating a meaningful and relevant tactile graphic.
  • Identify valuable resources to support designing tractile graphics.
  • Designate methods for continuous improvement and refinement of tactile graphics.

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