[blindkid] More than just blindness

[Robert Jaquiss]

Hello:

     I thought I would pass on this link for the Active Learning Foundation in case it is useful:
http://www.lilliworks.org/
The Active Learning Foundation (ALF) promotes the work of Dr. Lilli Nielsen. Four of her books are available from BookShare. The materials developed by Dr. Nielsen are specifically intended for use with multihandicapped blind children.  

     Some years ago, I knew a lady who made tactile versions of Bliss Symbolics. The system allows a person to communicate their wants or needs by selecting a "symbol" from a board. The symbols consist of ovals, circles, squares, hearts etc. Each of the shapes is movified by gluing something to the surface. There are for instance shapes for requesting people. Each shape has something on it to indicate the particular person of interest. 

     There is also intelitools which can be produced using tactile overlays. Hope this is useful.

Regards,

Robert

Robert Jaquiss
Tactile Graphics Solutions LLC.
Email: rjaquiss at earthlink.net
*** Specializing in computerized production of tactile graphics, ALT development, technology assessments, product evaluations and web site certification. ***