PIAF Picture in a Flash Tactile Graphic Maker

PIAF Picture in a Flash Tactile Graphic Maker  

Ø Tactile graphics support learning math, science and mobility

o Students can learn to draw or print and understand spatial concepts

o Capsule paper can be run thru the PIAF multiple times without compromising quality

o Embossed lines are more durable and not easily scrapped off with a finger

o A Tactile Image Maker, A simple and Fast way to prepare Tactile Graphics. Piaf is a machine that makes raised line drawings on special paper, called capsule or swell paper. Users can draw, print or photocopy pictures onto the swell paper and pass it through the Piaf. The heat of the Piaf causes the lines to swell and then the drawing can be read with the fingers. It is ideal for people who are blind and vision impaired. Piaf is being used in a variety of educational, employment and personal settings.

In early education Piaf can be used to

§ Introduce simple shapes and basic concepts;

o Learn to draw and taking the first tentative steps to expressing oneself graphically;

o Learn about handwriting and signature writing.

In secondary and post secondary education Piaf can be used to access graphical information in nearly all subject areas especially Math and Science.

Piaf produces high quality localized area maps for orientation and mobility training and for campus or building maps for new students.

With Piaf, blind and vision impaired people can understand the information on a computer screen, grasp organizational structure of the business and access sales charts. One or two tactile diagrams can save thousands of words.