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Decoding Digital Graphic Design

Access Academy webinar banner with logo. A cropped photo shows a Monarch device with hands of child touching the graphic display . Text reads: 8/29/2024, Decoding Digital Graphic Design, Leslie Weilbacher & Stephanie Walker. 2-3:30pm (ET).

Dates

August 29, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern

Description

Are you ready to take your skills in creating tactile graphics to the next level? Join us for the final installment in our series, where we explore the world of digital graphic design in the production of tactile graphics. We will guide you through the process of producing graphics to be used with technology such as PIAF (Pictures in a Flash), PageBlaster, PixBlaster, and dynamic tactile devices like the Monarch. Whether you are an experienced TVI or new to the field, this webinar will provide you with practical knowledge to enhance your teaching practices.

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Presenters

  • Leslie Weilbacher, Northwest Regional Outreach Specialist, APH
  • Stephanie Walker, Southcentral 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, Parts 1 and 2  

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the functionality and benefits of various digital graphic design tools in creating tactile graphics.
  • Identify the process of creating tactile graphics using digital design tools.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different digital graphic design tools in producing accessible materials for students with visual impairments.
  • Develop a plan to integrate digital graphic design software into your instructional practices, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Assess the quality and accessibility of tactile graphics created using digital tools and identify areas for improvement.

Resources

  1. Decoding Digital Graphic Design (.pdf)

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