[Art_beyond_sight_advocacy] Term - relief vs tactile

[Virginia]

Hi, Lisa:

I have never heard the word haptic. I don't think I would use that one. I
think the word tactile would be good to use. As you said, this word invites
people to touch it. 

Just my 2 cents.

Virginia Small

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Subject: [Art_beyond_sight_advocacy] Term - relief vs tactile

Hi,

Again I am calling to the collective knowledge and wisdom of this group. My
question is about what to call a tactile graphic. Hmm, you think, strange
question after all these years and shouldn't the questioner know better?

Ok, here are the questions - is the term "tactile graphic" better than the
term "relief graphic" ? Is the term "haptic graphic" better than both? Or
does it not make much difference?

By saying tactile one gives the idea that the graphic is to be touched, but
saying relief, doesn't necessarily. Haptic perhaps gives the additional
information that there should be movement to gain information - that is the
hand should move over the graphic.

Like to hear what you think.

Thanks,

Lisa







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