[Nfb-science] Tactile Graphics reminder

[Jaquiss, Robert]

Reminder - the call for proposals closes March 31st


Tactile Graphics Conference
November 30-December 1, 2012

Submission Criteria for Tactile Graphics Conference

The submissions for the NFB Tactile Graphics Conference should fall into one of the following categories:

1.            Small displays
2.            Presentations on low tech techniques (foil, collage etc.)
3.            Presentations on computerized techniques (capsule paper, Tiger, other embossers, rapid prototyping)
4.            Presentations on educational uses and theory
5.            Presentations on tactile literacy
6.            Case studies/examples: what works and what doesn't

Abstracts must have the following (please use the attached form):
1.            Title
2.            Author
3.            Organization/affiliation
4.            Contact information including postal address, email address, and phone number
5.            The text of the abstract should not exceed five hundred words.
6.            If a presentation is a hands-on presentation, include a description of the materials and equipment that will be used.
7.            If a submission will include tactile handouts, these should be noted and a sample should be submitted if possible.


Abstracts are due no later than March 31, 2012.
For more information, or to submit an abstract please visit www.nfb.org/tactilegraphics<http://www.nfb.org/tactilegraphics> or contact Clara Van Gerven at the NFB (cvangerven at nfb.org<mailto:cvangerven at nfb.org>  or 410-659-9314, ext. 2410).


We hope you can join us for this exciting event!

National Federation of the Blind, 200 E. Wells Street, at Jernigan Place, Baltimore MD 21230

Clara Van Gerven
Access Technology Content Specialist
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street
       at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD  21230
410-659-9314 x-2410
cvangerven at nfb.org<mailto:cvangerven at nfb.org>
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