Download or read book Tactile Graphics written by Polly Edman and published by American Foundation for the Blind. This book was released on 1992 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-read encyclopedic handbook on translating visual information into a three-dimensional form that blind and visually impaired persons can understand. This heavily illustrated guide covers theory, techniques, materials, and step-by-step instructions for educators, rehabilitators, graphic artists, museum and business personnel, employers, and anyone involved in producing tactile material for visually impaired persons. Separate chapters are devoted to such important topics as production methods, how to edit and prepare material, pictures, maps, charts and graphs, and displays for readers with low vision.