JMU Access Partnership
Tactile Images and Maps
Aim
To outline the key factors relating to the development of tactile images and maps.
Audience
This CPD session is appropriate for any professionals making decisions about the provision of tactile images, maps and touch tours for blind or partially sighted people.
Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Understand the difference between visual and tactile recognition that underpins the use of any tactile image.
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Understand what a tactile image is and how they can be used.
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Understand the importance of supportive information for any tactile image or map.
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Be given guidance on how to decide whether to provide a tactile image or map or provide an alternative.
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Be given guidance on description writing for people with sight loss.
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Understand the basic design principles for tactile images and maps.
The session will showcase and explain how other organisations have used tactile images and maps at their sites.
Format
A half day workshop for a maximum of 20 participants. Highly interactive allowing self-discovery rather than a lecture style presentation. Time for questions and answers throughout the workshop. Workshop handouts will be issued.
A one day course is also available, please contact us for further information.
Dates and Venues
29th September 2008 Peterborough 11.00am to 4.00pm.
In-house courses: This course can be run in-house, please contact us for further information on prices.
Cost
Open course: £125 per person, plus VAT.
In-house course: please contact us for further information.
Comments from attendees of this workshop
"I really hadn’t appreciated how someone used a tactile image until now."
"Excellent [workshop], opened my eyes to this new vehicle of interpretation - useful for everyone not just people with sight problems."
"Very good mix of theory and practical. Excellent activities."
"Relaxed and well organised. Informative and practical sessions."