[TAGS] seeking durable material for tactile maps

[Cheryl Fogle-Hatch]

Dan, thanks for the tip.

On 1/25/24, Dan Burke via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I like the raised-relief maps from the Map Shop. They aren’t designed for
> accessibility, and so in some instances the tactile delineation between,
> say, Florida’s west coast and the Guld of Mexico isn’t tactilely
> discernible. They are made from a heavy vinyl, basically a big thermoform.
>
> https://www.mapshop.com/raised-relief-maps/
>
>
> From: TAGS <tags-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of randolphc at kbti.org Cabral
> via TAGS
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 11:18 PM
> To: Tactile Art and Tactile Graphics Specialist list <tags at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: randolphc at kbti.org Cabral <randolphc at kbti.org>
> Subject: Re: [TAGS] seeking durable material for tactile maps
>
> Good afternoon,
>
> We use a variety of materials and methods for producing durable tactile
> graphics with text, braille, even color.
>
> Would you have examples or samples you can share?
>
> Randolph Cabral
> 316-409-4771 cellphone
>
> Randolph Cabral, President
> Kansas Braille Transcription Institute
> P.O. Box 48091
> Wichita, Kansas 67201-8091
> 316-265-9692  (Office)  9:00 AM - 5:00CST
> 316-265-0184  (Fax)
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> From: "Cheryl Fogle-Hatch via TAGS"
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> Sent: 1/24/24 11:48 AM
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> Cc: Cheryl Fogle-Hatch <c.k.fogle at gmail.com<mailto:c.k.fogle at gmail.com>>
> Subject: [TAGS] seeking durable material for tactile maps
>
> Hi everyone.
>
> I am working with a mid-sized historical museum to create tactile maps
> for display in their gallery. We are seeking more durable materials
> than swell form or other paper products. They have a fabrication
> department, and I'm considering recommending wood cut, or laser cut,
> or vinyl or 3D printing (plastic).
>
> I'm curious if you have encountered tactile maps made of durable
> material, and if so what you noticed, liked, or disliked.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Cheryl
>
>
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> Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Ph.D.
> Archaeologist and Museum Professional
> (443) 939-8217
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Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Ph.D.
Archaeologist and Museum Professional
(443) 939-8217
c.k.fogle at gmail.com
https://museumsenses.org
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/cheryl-fogle-hatch