[accessibleimage] Re: Maps for Blind

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

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