<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind via NFB-Announce <nfb-announce@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> January 6, 2021 at 2:38:16 PM EST<br><b>To:</b> nfb-announce@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Announce] Getty Images Partners with the National Federation of the Blind and Tactile Images</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><span></span><br><span></span><br><span> [1]</span><br><span></span><br><span>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </span><br><span></span><br><span>GETTY IMAGES PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND AND TACTILE</span><br><span>IMAGES TO DELIVER 25 MILLION IMAGES TO THE WORLD'S BLIND POPULATION</span><br><span></span><br><span>JANUARY 6, 2021 - _Chatham, NY_ - Getty Images, a world leader in visual</span><br><span>communications, and the National Federation of the Blind, America's civil</span><br><span>rights and membership organization of the blind, have partnered with</span><br><span>Tactile Images to deliver more than 25 million images to the world's blind</span><br><span>population at museums, science centers, libraries, schools, and government</span><br><span>agencies. This initiative will significantly enhance educational</span><br><span>opportunities and cultural inclusion for blind and low-vision individuals</span><br><span>worldwide. </span><br><span></span><br><span>"Blind people have all the same interests, concerns, and aspirations as all</span><br><span>who participate in our society and culture, and that culture is reflected</span><br><span>in the millions of images that this partnership will help us access," said</span><br><span>Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "We look</span><br><span>forward to working with Tactile Images and Getty Images to curate a</span><br><span>collection that will include, inform, and inspire the blind of America and</span><br><span>the world." </span><br><span></span><br><span>Getty Images, the National Federation of the Blind, and Tactile Images are</span><br><span>committed to participating in initiatives that provide greater</span><br><span>accessibility to visual resources, with an emphasis on photography and fine</span><br><span>art, that represent the world's people and cultures, including the blind</span><br><span>and others with disabilities. This commitment involves helping people fully</span><br><span>understand and experience the society within which they live, providing</span><br><span>unique educational perspectives and increasing access to content that may</span><br><span>have previously been inaccessible. This partnership reinforces a collective</span><br><span>commitment to improving accessibility for and inclusion of people from all</span><br><span>backgrounds, including those who are blind. </span><br><span></span><br><span>"In a world where communication is largely visual, Getty Images is thrilled</span><br><span>to partner with the National Federation of the Blind and Tactile Images to</span><br><span>allow the blind community to more fully engage with and experience our</span><br><span>pictures," said Peter Orlowsky, Head of Strategic Development at Getty</span><br><span>Images. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Tactile Images has several product offerings, all of which allow a blind</span><br><span>individual to experience and engage with traditionally visual and graphic</span><br><span>material through touch and sensory stimulation. Each is a unique,</span><br><span>one-of-a-kind work of art. To further assist in creating a more interactive</span><br><span>experience, braille is utilized for text, and sensors are embedded so that</span><br><span>when touched, a customized audio description and narrative is activated.</span><br><span>Components that emit unique smells can also be used. These three senses -</span><br><span>touch, hearing, and smell - work together in the brain to replace the sense</span><br><span>of sight. The blind or low-vision user creates a mental picture from this</span><br><span>confluence of sensory stimulation. Touching a tactile print while listening</span><br><span>to a coordinated audio presentation creates an enhanced kinesthetic</span><br><span>learning experience. </span><br><span></span><br><span>"At Tactile Images, we are very excited that Getty Images and the National</span><br><span>Federation of the Blind have decided to partner with us. This partnership</span><br><span>will help to bring tactile imagery to the blind on a global scale," says</span><br><span>John Olson, Co-Founder of 3DPhotoWorks, the parent company of Tactile</span><br><span>Images. "I've always believed that truly 'seeing' an image involves much</span><br><span>more than just the sense of sight. As the notable American neuroscientist,</span><br><span>Dr. Paul Bach-y-Rita, once stated, 'We don't see with our eyes or hear with</span><br><span>our ears; these are just the receptors, seeing and hearing in fact, goes on</span><br><span>in the brain.' We look forward to partnering with museums, science centers,</span><br><span>libraries, and government agencies to make their existing content more</span><br><span>accessible while also creating new and innovative installations and</span><br><span>exhibitions." </span><br><span></span><br><span>Tactile Images will also develop several traveling exhibitions in</span><br><span>collaboration with Getty Images and the National Federation of the Blind.</span><br><span>These exhibitions travel to museums, educational centers, and institutions</span><br><span>throughout the world. They include a diverse array of engaging topics and</span><br><span>narratives, increase community-based partnerships, and maximize an</span><br><span>institution's space, attendance, and participation. Furthermore, they</span><br><span>promote inclusion, critical skills acquisition, independence, and</span><br><span>self-confidence. </span><br><span></span><br><span>For more information, visit www.tactileimages.com [2]. </span><br><span></span><br><span>BROADCAST MEDIA INQUIRIES:</span><br><span></span><br><span>Freddie Dorn</span><br><span> Executive Producer</span><br><span> 917-597-7616</span><br><span> freddie.dorn@verizon.net </span><br><span></span><br><span>ALL OTHER MEDIA INQUIRIES:</span><br><span></span><br><span>Bradley LaMere</span><br><span> Senior Creative Officer and Vice President of Marketing</span><br><span> 3DPhotoWorks and Tactile Images</span><br><span> 518-392-4836</span><br><span> blamere@tactileimages.com (preferred) </span><br><span></span><br><span>ABOUT TACTILE IMAGES:</span><br><span></span><br><span>Tactile Images is committed to providing tactile experiences for the blind</span><br><span>and those with low vision. These transformative experiences allow for an</span><br><span>intimate connection with a wide range of visual and graphic material,</span><br><span>especially photography and fine art. Images designed for touch provide the</span><br><span>opportunity to acquire visual information independently, without relying on</span><br><span>recorded descriptions or the interpretation of a sighted companion. Users</span><br><span>can explore the depth and complexity of their favorite artworks and images,</span><br><span>often for the first time. Tactile printing is an innovative process</span><br><span>patented by 3DPhotoWorks, the parent company of Tactile Images, which</span><br><span>converts any image into a three-dimensional tactile print that blind and</span><br><span>disabled individuals assemble in their mind's eye through touch, sound, and</span><br><span>smell. Customized audio narratives, as well as components that emit unique</span><br><span>smells, enhance the experience. Tactile Images' partnership with Getty</span><br><span>Images and the National Federation of the Blind reinforces their mission to</span><br><span>deliver tactile images to every museum, science center, library, and</span><br><span>government agency worldwide. www.tactileimages.com [2] </span><br><span></span><br><span>ABOUT THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND:</span><br><span></span><br><span>The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is</span><br><span>the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded</span><br><span>in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the</span><br><span>fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of</span><br><span>blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families</span><br><span>with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We</span><br><span>believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to</span><br><span>transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and</span><br><span>initiatives at www.nfb.org [3]. </span><br><span></span><br><span>ABOUT GETTY IMAGES:</span><br><span></span><br><span>Getty Images is one of the most trusted and esteemed sources of visual</span><br><span>content in the world, with over 415 million assets including photos,</span><br><span>videos, and music, available through its industry-leading sites</span><br><span>www.gettyimages.com and www.istock.com. The Getty Images website serves</span><br><span>creative, business and media customers in nearly every country in the world</span><br><span>and is the first-place people turn to discover, purchase and share powerful</span><br><span>visual content from the world's best photographers and videographers. Getty</span><br><span>Images works with over 340,000 contributors and hundreds of image partners</span><br><span>to provide comprehensive coverage of more than 160,000 news, sport and</span><br><span>entertainment events each year, impactful creative imagery to communicate</span><br><span>any commercial concept and the world's deepest digital archive of historic</span><br><span>photography. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Visit Getty Images at www.gettyimages.com [4] to learn more about how the</span><br><span>company is advancing the unique role of still and moving imagery in</span><br><span>communication and business, enabling creative ideas to come to life. For</span><br><span>company news and announcements, visit our Press Room, and for the stories</span><br><span>and inspiration behind our content, visit gettyimages.creativeinsights.com</span><br><span>[5]. 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