[Nfb-science] STEM Accessibility Research

[Jaquiss, Robert]

Hello:

     When it comes to 3d rapid prototyping, in my opinion, this technology is best used for models that are difficult to make. It would be very useful for subjects such as biology, anthropology, archeology, some engineering and some math courses. As for the cost of a model, it depends on what material and how large a model is desired. If you wanted a full sized replica of the Rosetta Stone, the replica would be thousands of dollars. On the other hand, if you wanted a scaled up model of a spear point, such a model might be less than one hundred dollars.

When it comes to showing circuits, I would certainly suggest the use of actual components. For more on tactile graphics, see my article in the April 2012 Braille Monitor. I will have some samples of 3d technologies with me at convention, so feel free to look me up.

Regards,

Robert



Robert Jaquiss
Access Technology Specialist
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
200 E. Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314, Ext.2422
Email: rjaquiss at nfb.org