Next-Gen Tactile Symbols – 3D-Printed Blissymbolics

Date & Time

Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 2:20 PM PST  

Location

Grand CD  

Description

In this session we'll introduce you to a new generation of tactile symbols that are perfect for use with non-speaking individuals who are blind, deaf/blind, or visually impaired – including students with cognitive disabilities. The symbols benefit from two different technologies: 3D-printing and Blissymbolics. 3D-printing makes it inexpensive to create these tactile symbols. Blissymbolics provides a rich, conceptual language to develop communication skills with low cognitive requirements. The presentation will highlight the experiences shared by several teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and speech language pathologists (SLPs) – how they collaborate and use these tactile symbols with their students. The session will include how educators can get free access to these tactile symbols and supporting materials.  

Audience

• Disability Specific
• K-12 Education
• Research & Development

Audience Level

Beginning  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Come see a new generation of free tactile symbols that are perfect for use with non-speaking individuals who are blind, deaf/blind, or visually impaired – including students with cognitive disabilities. They leverage 3D-printing and Blissymbolics.  

Primary Topic

Blind/Low Vision  

Secondary Topics

• Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC)
• Captions & Transcription
• Education
• Emerging Technologies

 

Session Type

General Track  

Presenter

• Ken Hackbarth
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