[Nfb-science] Hi all! [+ Model of Mount Everest]

[Joshua Hori]

Maybe paper machete? It's highly durable. 

You may save quite a bit of money with the paper machete version, then spend money on a LiveScribe Echo Smartpen and LiveScribe Sound Stickers. The sounds stickers can be placed around the map in areas of interest, tactilely marked with a pin or tack, and you would use the Echo Smartpen to touch on the recording button, then audibly speak about the area and touch on the sound sticker you want to sync the audio to.

Now you'll have a tactile map with audio descriptions which you can use over and over again, and still have enough room to make other maps if needed. It's more convenient than carrying around a model and an index of braille. 

~Joshua Hori
Accessible Technology Analyst
Student Disability Center
University of California, Davis


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Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] Hi all! [+ Model of Mount Everest]

Hi Kendra.

You could also do a search for models on sketchfab.com once you find a 3-D model, you can reach out to your local colleges or hobbyist groups.  Last year sometime, there was a podcast on Blind Abilities on this topic.  You could check their archives for the information.  I hope this helps.


On 4/16/18, Fahlberg, Tim R.  (TCH) via Nfb-science <nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> How about a laser cut stackable model of Mount Everest made out of 
> cardboard or 3 mm (1/8") plywood?
> Another choice would be to find a Thingiverse 3D printed model of 
> Everest (see Thingiverse - http://bit.ly/memodels). Not sure how much 
> time and material this might take for a big size - but a smallish 
> model might be useful.
>
> If you don't have access to a laser cutter then I could potentially 
> cut out the model for you and send it to you as flat sheets for you to 
> assemble - out of cardboard probably - perhaps 2 copies so that you or 
> students could cover one version with clay to make it more tactile and 
> realistic.  I'd need a couple of weeks to create it and get it to you though.
>
> I can try printing a small 3D version this week and see how that comes out.
>
> Good to know you want the south route.
>
> A few questions - When would you need it and what size would you like 
> it to be when assembled?
>
> Tim Fahlberg
> Wisconsin School for the Blind and VI
>
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> Schaber via Nfb-science
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> Subject: [Nfb-science] Hi all!
>
> Hi all!
> I’m working on a project that teaches blind students about a blind 
> person who climbed Mount Everest. The project envolves making a modle 
> of Mount Everest. We’re still having problems with making the modle. 
> We want the mountain to be big enouth to display the south route, be 
> durrible enough to travel from Salem, Oregon to Corvalis, Oregon which 
> is around 45 minutes drive away and it also has to be able to be 
> touched throughout the trip itself. The mountain modle also has to 
> last for future showings of Mount Everest but also has to be cheap enough to fit our project’s budget.
> Finally, what metereals would work best for this kind of project?
>
>
>
> Blessed be!!!
> Kendra Schaber,
> Citizen Phenologist,
> Aspiring climatology Student;
>
> Preparing to attend Chemeketa Community College for a transfer degree 
> with a climatology degree at Oregon State University, National 
> Federation of the Blind, Capitol Chapter, Salem, Oregon.
> "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown.
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