Guidelines and Standards for Tactile Graphics

 

Front Matter

Table of Contents

Tactile Graphics Contents

Unit 1 - Criteria for including a Tactile Graphic

Unit 2 - Design Principles

Unit 3 - Planning and Editing

Unit 4 - Production and Duplication Methods

Unit 5 - Braille Formats for Tactile Graphics

Unit 6 - Mathematical and Scientific Diagrams

Unit 7 - Complex Diagrams

Unit 8 - Orientation and Mobility

Unit 9 - Tactile Graphics Supplements

Unit 10 - Quality Control

Unit11 - Graphics for Early Grades

Unit 12 - Standardized Tests

Appendix A -Braille-to-ASCII Conversion

Appendix B - Sample Braille Fonts

Appendix C - Standard Key for Maps

Appendix D - Production and Duplication Methods

Appendix E - Texture Palette for Microcapsual Paper

Appendix F - Line Styles

Appendix G - Example of Tactile Graphics Template

Appendix H - Production Methods, Equipment, and Suppliers

Appendix I - Glossary of Terms