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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good job, Renae!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I know I would not be good at that!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I like the idea of working with the kids to make things!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille drawings to promote braille!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Terry<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>ReNae Anderson via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 9, 2025 9:55 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> mother27dragon@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Pattern testing<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I think this would be a great opportunity for us to not only get access to a pattern and test it, but let designers know that blind crafters want to assist in making their patterns accessible. I know I could reach out to the designers I have done work for in the past and I think they would love it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>ReNae<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 9, 2025 6:42 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> carcione@access.net<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Pattern testing<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During Tuesday’s class, ReNae mentioned that she has done some pattern testing. That’s when designers have people test their pattern before it gets published. I think it would be great to have some blind people testing patterns and giving designers feedback. For instance, ReNae told the designer that the photos showing how to put the project together didn’t work for her, and the designer then included a description of how to do it. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’d love to hear how a person can get started with pattern testing, and any experiences people have with it. I read a bit on Google, and testers get the pattern for free, and get to try something different, though there’s a deadline. And designers want testers with a variety of skill levels, so you don’t have to be the greatest to do it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I think it would be an interesting and useful project to explore.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>