PIAF – Creation of tactile images
1,020.00 €
PIAF produces high-quality images using heat-sensitive microcapsule paper. The heat generated by PIAF causes the paper to swell in the areas where ink is present. This makes it possible to reproduce text, images, graphics, diagrams and other tactile information. The result is a raised-relief image that is accessible to blind or visually impaired people.
PIAF is used in a wide variety of contexts, including:
Education
PIAF can be used in primary education to create simple shapes and basic concepts; to illustrate the concept of drawing and two-dimensional representation of objects; to encourage pupils to take their first steps in graphic expression; and to learn the concepts of writing and signatures. Later on, PIAF can be used to access graphical information in almost all subject areas, particularly Mathematics and Science.
Orientation and Mobility
PIAF can produce high-quality maps of the local area for orientation and mobility exercises, or maps and floor plans of schools for students or staff.
Employment
With PIAF, blind or low-vision workers can access relevant visual information, such as graphs, diagrams, tables and more. One or two diagrams can replace thousands of words of textual explanation.
Home
PIAF can be used to make a chessboard accessible, create images to distinguish between a giraffe and a leopard, and explore geographical maps to identify continents, countries and cities.
| Weight | 5.9 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19 × 4.3 × 14.7 cm |
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