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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=5
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Tactile Graphics
Conference<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>November 30—December 1, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute is delighted to present its
first conference on tactile graphics. On Friday, November 30th—December
1, 2012 we will offer a two-day-long, in-depth look at how tactile graphics can
and are being made, and how tactile graphics enhance STEM education for the
blind. This conference is especially relevant in light of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
The recent BANA publication: Guidelines and Standards For Tactile
Graphics: <a href="http://www.brailleauthority.org/tg/">http://www.brailleauthority.org/tg/</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
The rapid adoption of digital textbooks <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><font size=2
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
The June 29, 2010 DOJ/OCR letter to colleges mandating equal access to
educational materials. See: <a
href="http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-20100629.html">http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-20100629.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><font size=2
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
The May 26, 2011 Frequently Asked Questions document. The June 29, 2010
guidelines apply to all K-12 and post-secondary schools. See: <a
href="http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-ebook-faq-201105.html">http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-ebook-faq-201105.html</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We
will have a variety of general topic sessions, with afternoon breakout sessions
on a variety of technical topics:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
When are tactile graphics necessary?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
How to create and evaluate tactile graphics <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Basic techniques for creating tactile graphics<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Advanced techniques for creating tactile graphics<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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When should 3D models be used?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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How can 3D models be created?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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What works, what doesn’t <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
Opportunities to network with attendees, vendors and presenters<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•
Exhibitors will present their products during session breaks, and participants
will have an opportunity to learn more about their services<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Those
wishing to present at the NFB Tactile Graphics Conference should please see the
information below. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Abstracts
are due no later than March 31, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For
more information, or to submit an abstract please visit <a
href="http://www.nfb.org/tactilegraphics">www.nfb.org/tactilegraphics</a> or
contact Clara Van Gerven at the NFB (<a href="mailto:cvangerven@nfb.org">cvangerven@nfb.org</a>
or 410-659-9314, ext. 2410).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Submission Criteria for Tactile Graphics Conference<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The
submissions for the NFB Tactile Graphics Conference should fall into one of the
following categories:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1.
Small displays<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2.
Presentations on low tech techniques (foil, collage etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3.
Presentations on computerized techniques (capsule paper, Tiger, other
embossers, rapid prototyping)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4.
Presentations on educational uses and theory<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5.
Presentations on tactile literacy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6.
Case studies/examples: what works and what doesn’t<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Abstracts
must have the following (please use the attached form):<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1.
Title<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2.
Author<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3.
Organization/affiliation<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4.
Contact information including postal address, email address, and phone number<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5.
The text of the abstract should not exceed five hundred words.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6.
If a presentation is a hands-on presentation, include a description of the
materials and equipment that will be used.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7.
If a submission will include tactile handouts, these should be noted and a
sample should be submitted if possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We
hope you can join us for this exciting event!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National
Federation of the Blind, 200 E. Wells Street, at Jernigan Place, Baltimore MD
21230<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Clara Van
Gerven</span></font><br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Access
Technology Content Specialist<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>200 East Wells Street </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
</span></font><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
Arial'> <i><span style='font-style:italic'>at
Jernigan Place</span></i></span></font><br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Baltimore,
MD 21230<br>
410-659-9314 x-2410<br>
<a href="mailto:cvangerven@nfb.org" title="mailto:cvangerven@nfb.org">cvangerven@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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