Tactile manual for learning computers

DESCRIPTION

Exploring windows is developed as the first book in the series of
tactile books to facilitate computer learning for persons with low vision and
blindness around the world. It aims
at familiarizing the readers
with concepts of desktop, menus, user interface elements, dialog box, file
explorer, web browser and special symbols (like dollar sign, exclamation,
forward, backward slash etc.). These tactile diagrams are aimed at
creating a mental mapping between audio feedback of screen reader and the
layout of related objects on a computer screen. It is developed in
collaboration with enable India.

Contains

1 tactile book

Size

263 mm x 275 mm x 11 mm

Publisher

Raised Lines Foundation

Pages

Number of diagram sheets : 17

Number of braille sheets : 8

Format

Braille/Tactile books

AGE GUIDANCE

11 -14 years 

MATERIALS

Text in print + braille on thick braille paper and diagram in tactile
on pvc based paper like sheet.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Keep book in standing position to avoid damage to raised braille
dots

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

India

ABOUT THE BRAND

Hands
to Mind presents Raised Lines Foundation, a not-for-profit start-up from the
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. Raised Lines was set up with the
mission of transforming the lives of persons with visual impairment by
developing innovative and affordable tactile books and assistive technology
(AT) solutions that enhance tactile perception and empower students to pursue
subjects of their choice. The Foundation has worked extensively to create
tactile diagrams as per international standards and guidelines that are
affordable and easily perceivable with the sense of touch.