[Artbeyondsightmuseums] Squid and friends

[Lisa Yayla]

Hi Valerie,

Thank you for your answer. It helped a lot.

Regards,

Lisa

On 24.05.2010 15:45, Valerie Lewis wrote:
> Good morning, Lisa
>
> We have the quick draw paper for demonstration purposes. I am legally blind
> and was not overly impressed by the tactile effectiveness of this paper.
> There is some tactile-ness to the paper after you use the marker on it, but
> not enough to get a really good idea of what you are feeling.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Valerie
>
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> Valerie Lewis, Director
> Long Island Talking Book Library
> Administrator of Outreach Services
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> [mailto:artbeyondsightmuseums-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Yayla
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> Subject: [Artbeyondsightmuseums] Squid and friends
>
> Hi,
>
> A bit more from APH that thought might be of interest.
> Would like to hear from anyone that has used Quick-Draw paper mentioned
> below.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lisa
>
> 1. Squid tactile activity magazine issue 1-6 age : 5 and up
>    (sorry about the long link- can instead go to APH and enter Squid in
> search)
> https://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&
> catalogId=11051&krypto=w%2FE%2FZ6s4BbPnGdbWpzEtEkmoAc5%2BgE7aL3qAtrayReDNIoM
> RG26B%2ByeeRP1fSez72kXfRg8mP7sb%0D%0AXBEb0CptNwQzBv7XhZKg6a0hv%2Fksr1t0fkzWp
> C479beDwnJg1BuS&ddkey=http:ProductDisplay
>
> 2. Setting the Stage for Tactile Understanding Kit: Making Tactile
> Pictures Make Sense
> This set of tangible items and activities assists young tactile readers
> in making the transition from the exploration of real objects to the
> interpretation of two-dimensional representations, both in thermoformed
> formats and simple raised-line illustrations. A 3-dimensional house
> model aids with advanced understanding of scale and perspective.
>
> http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_Setting%20the%20Stage%
> 20for%20Tactile%20Understanding%20Kit:%20Making%20Tactile%20Pictures%20Make%
> 20Sense_1-08853-00P_10001_11051
>
> 3. Teaching Touch Kit
>
> /Teaching Touch/ helps parents or teachers encourage young children
> (ages 4 to 7 years) who are blind to become active explorers and readers
> of tactile graphics. Uses real stories to bring important points to life.
>
> Various skills that contribute to exploration and appreciation of
> tactile graphics are addressed in the included booklet. These include:
>
>      *
>        tracking
>      *
>        searching
>      *
>        verbal description
>      *
>        use of symbols
>
> http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_Teaching%20Touch%20Kit
> _1-08861-00P_10001_11051
>
> 4. DRAFTSMAN Tactile Drawing Board
>
> A versatile tactile drawing board used in combination with special film
> and a stylus to create instant raised-line images. Intended for a wide
> audience, such as students, teachers, parents, and adults with
> blindness, the DRAFTSMAN can be used for:
>
> http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_DRAFTSMAN%20Tactile%20
> Drawing%20Board_1-08857-00P_10001_11051
>
> 5. Quick-Draw Paper
>
> Create instant tactile graphics that are useful for a wide variety of
> art, orientation&  mobility, diagramming, and educational activities.
>
> Simply draw on paper surface with a water-based marker and the lines
> will swell instantly and become tactile. Lets children, students, and
> adults be the creators of their own tactile pictures with immediate
> feedback.
>
> Includes 10 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 inch Quick-Draw^(TM) Paper,
> instructions in large print, and two water-based markers.
>
> 6. Rolling Right Along Construction Kit
> https://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_early%20childhood%20d
> evelopment%20concept%20development%20emergent%20literacy%20family%20books%20
> storybooks%20Braille%20story%20suggestions_1-08451-00P_10001_11051
>
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