[Art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research] trains, bills, art, innovation

donnelly donnellywilburn at gmail.com
Tue Jul 5 14:52:39 UTC 2016


Hi Lisa

I enjoyed the article about tactile objects in a museum setting and tour.
Thanks so much!

Donnelly Wilburn

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Subject: [Art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research] trains, bills, art, innovation

An Artist Is Making Portraits the Blind Can “See” with Their Hands

http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/tactile-portraits-the-blind-can-see

Watch: Blind Man Surprised with Portrait He Can ‘See’ Through Touch <https://www.visualnews.com/2016/05/13/watch-blind-man-surprised-portrait-can-see-touch/>

https://www.visualnews.com/2016/05/13/watch-blind-man-surprised-portrait-can-see-touch/

http://socialnewsdaily.com/62810/blind-man-experiences-self-portrait-for-the-first-time/

Please touch the art

http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/tactile-aids-visually-challenged-please-touch-the-art-2792373/

Virgin Trains unveils tactile station maps for visually impaired travellers

http://www.transportrail.com/virgin-trains-unveils-tactile-station-maps-for-visually-impaired-travellers054/

http://thebiguknewsroom.co.uk/member-news/virgin-trains-unveils-tactile-station-maps-for-visually-impaired-travellers/


They are helping blind walk safely, and this new innovation by IITians will now help them read effortlessly!

http://www.businessinsider.in/They-are-helping-blind-walk-safely-and-this-innovation-by-IITians-will-now-help-them-read-effortlessly/articleshow/51995055.cms


Local assistive technology specialist receives $10,000 award for innovation

http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/local-assistive-technology-specialist-receives-award-for-innovation/article_152cc132-f3eb-5463-a55a-51820af94fe2.html


New $5 note is a reminder that beauty goes beyond aesthetics

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/new-5-note-is-a-reminder-that-beauty-goes-beyond-aesthetics-20160413-go5au9.html

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