Aim of the project
Aim of the project is improving the access to graphic information for blind computer users. This shall be made possible by the use of a new assistive technology.
By the audio-tactile "T3" tray it is possible to represent graphics in a tactile and acoustic way and to deposit the represented elements at several virtual (difficulty-)levels with audio files. It therefore will possibly for blind users to include graphic representations.
Products of the project:
During the project 20 audio-tactile slides for each of the following courses will be developed and evaluated:
- Food hygiene
- Sports physiotherapy
- Introduction to ICT basics
The project overview on YouTube
See a short video about the project in YouTubeLink: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Mp-7QLNyo
This project is co-financed by the LEONARDO DA VINCI action programme of the EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Royal National College for the blind
Hereford, United Kingdom
http://www.rncb.ac.uk
Project homepage
http://www.ahviit.org