[accessibleimage] Re: Maps for Blind

Yes Ann I agree. I even think if one describes the form of the the
landmasses, compare them to know objects or use the body as reference, can
be helpful.  an example would be that lower Michigan is shaped like a
mitten.
I don't know how many do this. It would be interesting to find out. 
Regards,
Lisa
P.S Adriana, in case you wondered. what mvh means, It stands for "med
vennlig hilsen"  which means 'with friendly regards' in Norwegian. I used
it by habit.

accessibleimage@xxxxxxxxxxxxx skriver:
>I think this is essential rather than a possible.
>Ann
>
>In message <fc.000f628e00d3e8db3b9aca00709afa4b.d3e90b@xxxxxxxxxx>, Lisa 
>Yayla <lisa.yayla@xxxxxxxxxx> writes
>>Hi Adriana,
>>One more thing. You might also want to include a description of the map
>>for the user, i.e. where things are on the page, textures used etc.
>>mvh
>>Lisa
>>
>>Lisa Yayla skriver:
>>>Hi Adriana,
>>>
>>>I design maps, illustrations, etc. I use both swell and embossers to
>make
>>>them (other medias also). I use TGD, mostly with Versapoint. Have used
>it
>>>with Juliet and am trying to use also the Index. Believe it works only
>on
>>>the Everest (but not completly sure, perhaps other Index embossers
>also).
>>>Ours is trying to "recover".  I know that you can Use Braillo's comet
>>>with QikTac, but haven't tried it yet.
>>>It is pretty easy to use the TGD software. If you have a bmp file you
>>>import it to TraceMe and then convert it to embosser type. There you
>>>change it as you like, by adding/subtracting dots, adding text. The
>>>result is a .sig file.
>>>You definitely will succeed with making maps with it. However it also
>>>depends  upon what you wish to produce. I have made mobility maps,  maps
>>>over countries etc with it. The results will be different than when
>using
>>>svell paper and not as defined as with a Tiger, but I think it is a
>>>valuable tool.
>>>Perhaps, you could also say it is a good tool to start off with. It sort
>>>of restricts you in how much you can add to a graphic - and this is
>>>perhaps an advantage for one starting out making graphics for VI.
>>>Often I combine swell graphics with brailler embossed graphics, that is,
>>>I will include two illustrations trying to use the strong sides of both.
>>>That is for example one can make a "simpler" design with Qiktac and a
>>>more "complicated" one with swell.
>>>With the Index you also have the possibility of first printing out text,
>>>image  on a printer then putting it through it through the Index. The
>>>result is embossed  image with printed image/ text under. Have only done
>>>this a little, as I  mentioned our Index is recuperating (it is pretty
>>>old).
>>>Hope this helps.
>>>Lisa
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>accessibleimage@xxxxxxxxxxxxx skriver:
>>>Ann,
>>>
>>>Thanks for your answer!
>>>
>>>Here means on the list.
>>>
>>>I'm trying to do maps with the TGD and Index or Braillo printer. I don't
>>>know if I will have success but I'm trying. Do you know something about
>>>this technology?
>>>
>>>Thanks again,
>>>
>>>Adriana Aizenstein
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: accessibleimage-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>[mailto:accessibleimage-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Gardiner
>>>Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:32 PM
>>>To: accessibleimage@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Subject: [accessibleimage] Re: Maps for Blind
>>>
>>>
>>>Adriana
>>>Not sure what you mean by here - where you live or on the list?
>>>
>>>I work with tactile maps and graphics.  See my web site
>>>
>>>http://www.tactility.uk.net
>>>
>>>There are some links to other producers - The National Centre for
>>>Tactile Graphics UK and to a set of guidelines for producing maps by
>>>vacuum forming written by myself and Chris Perkins.
>>>
>>>
>>>I am sure you will get lots of information via the list.
>>>
>>>Best wishes
>>>Ann Gardiner
>>>
>>>
>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>I want to know who is working with maps for blind people here? Or if
>>>>somebody knows where I can find the best technology to do it?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks
>>>>
>>>>Adriana Aizenstein
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>--
>>>Ann Gardiner
>>>tel:01928 733040
>>>
>>>
>>>Lisa Yayla
>>>Huseby Kompetansesenter
>>>Oslo Norway
>>>lisa.yayla@xxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>>Lisa Yayla
>>Huseby Kompetansesenter
>>Oslo Norway
>>lisa.yayla@xxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>
>-- 
>Ann Gardiner
>tel:01928 733040


Lisa Yayla
Huseby Kompetansesenter 
Oslo Norway
lisa.yayla@xxxxxxxxxx

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