[accessibleimage] Re: Your Expert Advice is Requested

Judi,
Could you please send me a word document copy of your resource list.

Thanks
Barry Kleider
Photographer. Arts Educator.
612.722.9701
email: bkleider@xxxxxxxxxx
Web:  www.barryphotography.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judi Piscitello" <JPISCITE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <accessibleimage@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 3:06 PM
Subject: [accessibleimage] Your Expert Advice is Requested


> Hello Fellow Listers!
>
> I am in the process of developing a listing of Tactile Graphics Resources,
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> and have included the following draft beneath my signature for your =
> suggestions.  I would be happy to send it as a Word attachment to whomever
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> would prefer it in its intended format.  Any and all suggestions for =
> corrections, additions and deletions are much appreciated!=20
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
> - Judi Piscitello, TVI, COMS
> Jpiscite@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> Assistant, Training of Special Educators
> NYS School for the Blind Resource Center
> 2A Richmond Avenue
> Batavia, NY 14020
> (585) 343-5384 Option 1, ext. 427
> FAX (585) 344-7026
> http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/nyssb/resource.htm=20
>
>
> Tactile Graphics Resources
>
> =20
> Adapted Graphics Listserv The Adapted Graphics List's purpose is to =
> discuss graphics designed for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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> This includes the development of tactile graphics, and other types of =
> information design for folks who are blind or visually impaired.  =
> Subscribe to the list by sending email to
> accessibleimage-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> with 'subscribe' in the Subject line. =20
> To post on the list, simply send email to
> accessibleimage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> =20
> Adobe=AE Illustrator=AE Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) drawing software =
> program to produce tactile graphics:
> http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/main.html purchase
> http://www.adobe.com/svg/viewer/install/main.html Adobe SVG Viewer =
> Download Area
> http://www.adobe.com/svg/viewer/install/mainframed.html SVG (Scalable =
> Vector Graphics) viewer
>
> AFB Press=20
> American Foundation for the Blind
> 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300=20
> New York, NY 10001
> http://snipurl.com/672o
> Tactile Graphics by Polly K. Edman=20
> 544-page paperback book,=20
> ISBN 0-89128-194-0, $59.95=20
>
> American Printing House=20
> for the Blind, Inc.  (APH)
> 1839 Frankfort Avenue Box 6085
> Louisville, KY 40206-0085
> (800) 223-1839
> Aluminum Diagramming Foil, Tactile Graphics Guidelines, Diagram Kits, =
> Swail Dot Inverter, The Good Tactile Graphic (video), QuickDraw Paper, =
> etc.
> American Thermoform
> 1758 Brackett Street, La Verne, CA 91750
> (800) 331-3676 / Fax (909) 593-8001
> http://www.atcbrleqp.com=20
> Braillo, Basic-D, Everest-D and Dot& Print Printers and embossers; Duxbury
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> and Megadots braille translation software; Thermoform machines (EZ-Form =
> and Maxi-Form); Swell-form Graphics Machine and Swell-touch Paper; Paper,
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> labeling and binders (Brailon, Compu.Dot, SwellTouch, Braillabels, =
> Embossables, Poly Covers).
>
> Comparison of Thermal Expansion Machines for Raised Line/Tactile Graphics:
> http://nfb.org/bm/bm03/bm0305/bm030507.htm
>
> Computers to Help People (CHPI)
> 825 East Johnson Street
> Madison, WI 53703
> (608) 257-5917 / fax (608) 257-3480
> Website: www.chpi.org
> http://www.chpi.org/tactgraf.htm=20
> Tactile Graphs and Maps
> Private, nonprofit organization, providing books on science and
mathematics=
>  in Braille and e-text, and developing software for people with
disabilitie=
> s.
>
> Corel Drawing program to produce tactile graphics:
> http://www.corel.com
> =20
> Dots Plus Tactile Fonts:
> http://dots.physics.orst.edu/dotsplus.html
>   =20
> =20
> Tactile Graphics Resources, Page 2
>
> Duxbury Systems, Inc.
> 270 Littleton Rd., Unit 6
> Westford, MA 01886-3523 USA=20
> (978) 692-3000=20
> Fax: (978) 692-7912=20
> Email info@xxxxxxxxxx=20
> http://www.duxburysystems.com=20
> Duxbury and Megadots braille translators, LaTeX importer for graphics, =
> Duxbury Braille Board: Easy-to-use translator for sign making.=20
>
> Enabling Technologies
> 1601 Northeast Braille Place
> Jensen Beach, Florida 34957
> (800) 777 DOTS / Fax: (800) 950 DOTS
> www.brailler.com
> Embossers: Romeo, Thomas, Marathon, Juliet, BookMaker, Braille Express, =
> BraillePlace, PED-30; Signmakers: PrestoBraille and KGS Braille
Labeler;=20=
>
> Print/braille devices: TranSend and Gemini Print and Braille Embosser; =
> Braille translation software from Duxbury Systems; Tactile Graphics =
> Hardware & Software: ET-Graphix, Tactile Image Enhancer (TIE) and TIE Jr.;
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> Thermo-Pen, Flexi-Paper*; Tactile Graphics Designer (TGD) Pro Software, =
> TagPad from Repro-Tronics; Braille Paper
>
> EtEX=20
> 52 Allees Charles-de-Fitte=20
> F-31300 Toulouse, France=20
> +33-561-426866 voice/ +33-561-591382 fax
> etexmex@xxxxxxxxxxx=20
> Copieurs-Relief: French translation and graphics program.
>
> =20
> Exceptional Teaching Aids, Inc.
> 20102 Woodbine Ave.
> Castro Valley, CA  94546
> (800) 549-6999 / Fax: 510-582-5911
> Email: ExTeaching@xxxxxxx
> www.exceptionalteaching.com=20
> Raised line coloring books; labeling, marking, writing, and transcribing =
> aids
>
> Fingerprints Tactile Books
> http://www.fingerprints.no
> Fingerprints books are original or retellings of classic tales, with =
> quality tactile illustrations designed to be accessible and understandable
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> to a blind person.  Fingerprints' books are designed by volunteers and are
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> available free of charge or at a reasonable cost.  Contributions to =
> production means are sought through institutions and other interest =
> groups.  When it is otherwise not possible to offer the books free of =
> charge, the book will be similar in cost of a children's book.
>
> Freedom Scientific
> 11800- 31st Court North
> St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1805
> (800) 444-4443 FAX (727) 803-8001
> Info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> Braille Blazer and VersaPoint Duo embossers
>
> gh, LLC
> Purdue Technology Center
> 3000 Kent Avenue
> West Lafayette, IN 47906
> Toll Free: (866) MY-3-DOTS [693-3687]
> Fax: (765) 775-2501
> E-mail: ghinfo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> http://www.ghbraille.com/graphics.html=20
> LaserLine Graphics, Digital Talking Books, Electronic Braille and Large =
> Print, Random Electronic Access Documents (READ*).
>
> =20
> Tactile Graphics Resources, Page 3
>
> Hallogram Publishing
> 14221 E 4th Ave, Suite 220
> Aurora CO 80011
> Phone (866) 340-3404/ Fax (303) 340-4404
> www.hallogram.com=20
> Scientific Notebook and barcode scanning software and solutions
>
> Howe Press=20
> Perkins School for the Blind
> 175 North Beacon Street
> Watertown, MA 02172-2790
> (617) 924-3434 / FAX (617) 926-2027
> www.perkins.org/section.php?id=3D117=20
> Perkins Braillers, Tellatouch & Brailler Accessories, Brailling Slates, =
> Slate Accessories, Braille Paper, Drawing & Measuring Devices (raised line
=
> drawing kits, protractors, compasses, tactile rulers, tracing wheels, and
=
> rubber pads
>
> iFeelPixel*=20
> http://www.ifeelpixel.com
> iFeelPixel* is an audio-tactile companion for visual applications, =
> supported by Immersion Corporation and Logitech.  iFeelPixel* is a =
> software application designed to create audio-tactile sensations based on
=
> image.  Any pictures generated by your computer and being under your =
> cursor position on screen are represented with a subjective audio-tactile
=
> sensation on an Immersion TouchSense device and a sound card.  It's the =
> first software that allows a user to feel the pixels on the screen with =
> both haptic and auditory feedback.
>
> Immersion Corporation
> http://www.ifeelpixel.com/supportimmersion/background/background.htm=20
> TouchSense devices for use with iFeelPixel software=20
> Independent Living Aids, Inc.
> 200 Robbins Lane
> Jericho, NY 11753
> Phone (800) 537-2118=20
> Fax: (516) 937-3906
> Email can-do@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Art History Through Touch and Sound book with tactile graphics, Braille =
> embossers, braille displays, braille labelers, braille paper, braille =
> translation software, braille writers and braille marking products, Head =
> Start Set of Books with Tactile Images and Braille, raised line drawing =
> kit and polyester film sheets, Mimio Xi electronic whiteboard (diagrams =
> can be sent to a Tiger Embosser), tactile maps, VTPlayer tactile device =
> for Windows PCs=20
>
> INTACT Commission on Maps and Graphics for Blind and Visually Impaired =
> People:
> http://www.surrey.ac.uk/~pss1su/intact
>
> ICEB* Tactile Graphics Project
> (*International Council on English Braille)
> http://www.iceb.org/icetac.html
> Coordinates research and writing guidelines for tactile graphics (site =
> includes listserv subscription information)
>
> JP Trading, Inc. (Matsumoto Kosan Corp)=20
> 400 Forbes Blvd., Unit3=20
> So.  San Francisco, CA 94080-2026
> Tel: (650) 871-3940
> Fax: (650) 871-3944
> http://dots.physics.orst.edu/tactile/node28.html
> Capsule Paper=20
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Tactile Graphics Resources, Page 4
>
> MacKichan Software, Inc.
> 19307 8th Avenue, Suite C
> Poulsbo, WA 98370-7370
> (877) 724-9673 / Fax: 360-394-6039
> http://www.mackichan.com=20
> Scientific Notebook for mathematics graphics converted from LaTeX files =
> with Duxbury's LaTeX importer
>
> MaxiAids
> 42 Executive Blvd.
> Farmingdale, NY 11735
> (800) 522-6294 / FAX (631) 752-0689
> www.maxiaids.com
> Braille labelers and labeling tape, Bump Dots and Loc Dots, raised line =
> drawing kit and plastic film, Spot 'n Line pens, tactile/braille rulers, =
> Tatrapoint and Tatrapoint 2 standard and adaptive braillers, ZY=AE-FUSE =
> STANDARD tactile graphics machine and ZY=AE-TEX Paper
>
> NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Braille Display =
> Project:
> http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/isis/projects/brailleproject.html
> http://www.webdesk.com/refreshable-tactile-display Refreshable Tactile =
> Display Computer Monitor
>
> Omnicor, Inc.
> 2432 W. Peoria #1188
> Phoenix, AZ 85029
> (800) 869-4554 / Fax: (602) 870-9877
> Email: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.wikkistix.com
> Wikki Stix One-of-a-Kind Creatables
> (Also available from Exceptional Teaching Aids, Inc.)
> =20
> Personal Data Systems, Inc.
> PO Box 1008=20
> Campbell, CA   95009-1008
> 408-866-1126 voice / 408-866-1128 fax
> Info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> http://www.personaldatasystems.com=20
> PicTac software takes an OCR image and turns it into embossable graphics
>
> Project Salute - resource on tactile learning strategies:
> http://www.projectsalute.net
>
> Pulse Data HumanWare
> 175 Mason Circle
> Concord, CA 94520
> Phone (800) 722-3393/Fax (925) 681-4630
> Email usa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> BrailleNote notetaker; Braille Star braille displays; Mountbatten Pro =
> Braille Writer; Paragon, ET, Romeo and Juliet braille embossers; Duxbury =
> Braille Translation software, Pictures in a Flash (PIAF) tactile graphics
=
> maker.
>
> Quantum Technology
> 5 South Street (PO Box 390)
> Rydalmere NSW 2116, Australia
> +61 2 8844 9888 / Fax +61 2 9684 4717
> info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.quantech.com.au=20
> Mountbatten Brailler, braille displays, braille embossers, braille =
> notetakers and personal data assistants, scanning and OCR
software/hardware=
> , Pictures in a Flash (PIAF), Woolly Pen tactile drawing kit
>
> Repro-Tronics
> 75 Carver Ave. Westwood, NJ 07675
> (800) 948-8453 / FAX (201) 722-1881=20
> e-mail info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.repro-tronics.com=20
> Tactile Image Enhancer, Flexi - Paper, Thermo Pen II, tactile graphics =
> software
> Tactile Graphics Resources, Page 5
>
> Robotron Group
> 15 Stamford Road
> Oakleigh 3166
> Australia
> E-mail info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.braillemaster.com=20
> BrailleMaster Braille Transcription software
>
> Science Access Project (SAP)
> John Gardner, Director
> E-mail JohnGardner@xxxxxxxx
> http://dots.physics.orst.edu=20
> Making science, math, and engineering information accessible to people =
> with print disabilities.  Products developed in the Science Access Project
=
> include the Tiger Tactile Graphics and Braille Embosser, the Accessible =
> Graphing Calculator, and TRIANGLE, a fully accessible DOS program for =
> reading and doing math and science.=20
>
> Sensible Graphics Tactile Graphics
> www.fromnorway.net/sensiblegraphics=20
> SensibleGraphics' aim is to increase the availability and use of adapted =
> graphics for the blind and visually impaired. This is done by making =
> graphics available online.  Graphics are free to use for nonprofit =
> purposes.  Various organizations and individuals have supplied graphics =
> for this site.  Graphics are provided as are. Feel free to adapt them.  =
> Support is not provided for the graphics.=20
>
> =20
> Tactile Audio
> http://www.tactileaudio.com
> Tactile Graphics Designer (TGD) develops software to enable design and use
=
> of tactile graphics and tactile audio graphics, especially for blind and =
> low vision users. Tactile graphic + Sound =3D Tagraphic.  Design tools are
=
> TGD QikTac, TGD Pro and - TGD Workshop with integrated Braille and tactile
=
> graphics in a multimedia setting of touch and sound.  AudioBraille in =
> Workshop leads to Braille learning including graphics on the same page.  =
> AudioPIX, in Workshop leads to speech and sound enhanced tactile images -
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> physics, math, geography; any subject and also for just plain 'fun'.
>
> Tactile Colour Ltd.
> 42 Inwood Crescent
> Brighton, BN1 5AQ
> UK.=20
> Phone +44(0)1273 565037=20
> E-mail: matszul@xxxxxxxxxxx=20
> www.tactile.net=20
> Tactile Colour System of textured vinyl stick-on sheets in twelve bold =
> colors, each with a distinctive texture, used for tactile diagrams -plus:
=
> Colour identification cards with raised print and Braille, Greeting cards,
=
> Shaped identification stickers, Jigsaw puzzles, Maps to order, Memory =
> cards
> www.tactile.org
>
> Tactile Graphics Design:
> http://www.stanford.edu/~sipma/grbl0.html
> http://www.nctd.org.uk/MakingTG/thermo.asp National Centre for Tactile =
> Diagrams
> http://www.tactileaudio.com/ Sig files can be viewed with tactile audio
>
> Tactile Graphics Downloads:
> http://www.washington.edu/computing/atl/Tiger for Tiger Advantage embosser
> http://www.interbraille.org graphic design
> Tactile Graphics Resources, Page 6
>
> Tactile Vision, Inc.
> 461 North Service Rd., W., Unit B11
> Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6M 2V5
> (905) 465-0755, Fax (905) 465-1334
> E-mail info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.tactilevisioninc.com
> Raised printing for easily readable tactile graphics and braille, produced
=
> from hard copy originals or electronic files supplied by the customer, =
> from materials available in Tactile Vision files or from designs
commission=
> ed by organizations or individuals.  Applications include maps, calendars,
=
> books, business and greeting cards, labels and a wide range of teaching =
> materials.=20
>
> TAEVIS (Tactile Access to Education for Visually Impaired Students)=20
> TAEVIS, Purdue University,=20
> Office of the Dean of Students=20
> 509 Harrison Street=20
> West Lafayette IN 47907-2025=20
> Phone: (765) 496 2856 Fax: (765) 496 3423
> www.taevisonline.purdue.edu/Home.html
> TAEVIS at Purdue University utilizes a variety of alternative formats to =
> provide academic accommodations for students who are blind, visually =
> impaired, or have other print disabilities. Innovative applications for =
> tactile diagrams, technical braille, and electronic text are opening new =
> opportunities in math, engineering, and science.
>
> =20
> Tactile Graphics - Nomad MENTOR:
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/~terryk/mentor.htm#start
> Nomad is a touch sensitive pad that can be connected to a PC running the =
> MENTOR software.  It is possible to draw shapes on a piece of paper lying
=
> on the pad.  The tracing will be reproduced by the MENTOR software on the
=
> computer screen.  The piece of paper can then be put in an embosser and =
> the screen image embossed over it.  The resulting Tactile Graphic can then
=
> be positioned back on the Nomad pad for further work.
>
> Tactile Maps:
> http://www.cs.unc.edu/Research/assist/bats Blind Audio Tactile Mapping =
> System
> http://www.nfb.org/braille/tactilemaps.htm
> http://www.chpi.org/tactgraf.htm
> http://www/touchgraphics.com
> http://blindreaders.info/mapgraph.html=20
> http://citeseer.nj.nec.com/schneider99virtual.html
>
http://projectaction.easter-seals.org/site/PageServer?pagename=3DESPA_Newsl=
> etter_mainfal99_art6=20
> http://www.fta.dot.gov/library/technology/sci/sci.html
> http://www.afb.org/jvib_toc.asp target-route map - article in JVIB
> http://www.cs.unc.edu/~krstic/assistive/constructive.pdf=20
> http://www.washington.edu/computing/atl/Tiger Exploration of Spatial =
> Information by Blind Users Tactile (Tiger) Graphics at the Adaptive =
> Technology Lab
>
> =20
> Tactile Graphics Resources, Page 7
>
> Talking Tactile Tablet (TTT)
> Touch Graphics
> 330 West 38 Street, Suite 1204
> New York, NY 10018
> (646) 515-3492 / FAX (212) 375-6341
> Steve Landau sl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.ttt-at.com
> http://www.ttt-at.com/TTTDemo.asp demo of Talking Tactile Tablet, a new =
> computer peripheral device, along with an Authoring Tool that allows =
> teachers of blind and visually impaired students to create talking tactile
=
> pictures for the TTT.
>
> Technologies for the Visually Impaired, Inc. (TVI)=20
> 9 Nolan Ct.
> Hauppauge, NY 11788
> Voice & Fax: (631) 724-4479
> contact@xxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.tvi-web.com=20
> A variety of hardware and software (refreshable braille products, braille
=
> embossers, braille translation software, tactile imaging products, =
> accessories, etc.) from various manufacturers, as used (demo/loan) =
> products at a discount
>
> Terrifically Tacky Tape and other products for Tactile Graphics: =20
> http://www.blockheadstamps.com/tape.html tacky tape
> http://www.stampit.com/stampit/blockit.html Block it
> http://www.stampit.com/stampit/enamel.html embossing enamel
> http://www.stampit.com/stampit/emboss.html embossing powder
> http://www.stampit.com/stampit/raise_it.html Raise it
>
> Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) Online resource =
> listing, including sources of materials, directions on creating object =
> books, a listing of books, videos, journal articles, web sites, documents
=
> and human resources for preparing and teaching the use of quality tactile
=
> graphics.  Lots of information about tactile graphics all over the TSBVI =
> site!
> http://www.tsbvi.edu/recc/tg.htm=20
>
> Tiger User Group=20
> Subscription (Subject: Sign me up):
> userlist-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Listserv to discuss the use of the Tiger Advantage embosser
>
> ViewPlus Technologies, Inc.
> 1853 SW Airport Avenue
> Corvallis, Oregon 97333=20
> (541) 754-4002 / Fax: (541) 738-6505=20
> Email: info@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.viewplustech.com=20
> Tiger printers and embossers that print braille and tactile graphics =
> (including 3-D) direct from mainstream Windows software, DotsPlus=AE =
> braille font for braille math, the Accessible Graphing Calculator (AGC) =
> that facilitates mathematics accessibility through audio or braille.
>
> VirTouch, Ltd.
> Performance Systems
> 9660 Hillcroft, Suite 302
> Houston, Texas 77096=20
> (713) 723-6000 / Fax: (713) 723-6221  Adaptive Technology Consulting
> Gayle Yarnall gyarnall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> http://www.skerpel.com/mouse.htm=20
> http://snipurl.com/6axm
> The Virtual Touch System (VTS) enables remote tactile and audio access for
=
> Windows graphics and text through direct feedback from the computer =
> screen.  VTS, with its VirTouch Player and Mouse, also enables the drawing
=
> of graphics and displays text tactually in regular alphabets and braille =
> as well as providing audio feedback. =20
>
>
>

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