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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>The Science and Engineering Division of the National Federation of the Blind is pleased to sponsor a new list called Tactile-Talk. This list has been created to explore the new and exciting area of the display of graphics and pictures on refreshable Braille devices like the Monarch from the American Printing House for the Blind, and the Graphiti from Orbit Research.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The official list description is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This list is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind, NFB, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and the Science and Engineering Division of the NFB.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The name of this list is Tactile-Talk. It is a place to discuss <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Graphical Tactile Displays and their use to show pictures and graphical data used in STEM and other disciplines. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Initially the list will primarily discuss the Monarch from the American Printing House for the Blind, and the Graphiti from Orbit Research. As they develop, other technologies can and should be included.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The list is for announcements, asking questions, exchanging tips and tricks discussing strengths and weaknesses of given technologies, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and anything else that relates to the display of graphics on refreshable devices. We are excited by the emergence of this new area and want to help it grow and prosper.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The list is moderated by John Miller. You can reach him at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:johnmillerphd@hotmail.com">johnmillerphd@hotmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any technical difficulties, please contact David Andrews at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:david.andrews@nfbnet.org">david.andrews@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A number of other lists have been added to nfbnet.org lately. To see all the lists, please go to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Andrews<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>