Abstract
This paper discusses the prototype of a printed book which uses new print technologies such as “sensitive inks” to create a relief pattern that gives blind people a sense color, it incorporates augmented reality to show language for the deaf, it has conductive inks to make “touch ink with sound,” and it includes Braille typeset font. The book is printed in color to share learning in classrooms. The project uses new Colombian literature for young people and kids. It uses illustrations and typeset font for low vision people, in order to promote the teaching of reading and to aid the teacher to include people with disabilities. The project suggests that kids and young people without disabilities can also learn the language of the deaf and the Braille alphabet as well, in the attempt to implement diversity and acceptance. The prototype for this book consists of a tactile relief pattern printed with “sensitive/tactile” inks. With this relief we will convey the notion of color for visually impaired children participating in the reading activity. In a similar way, this books creates an enriching experience for the hearing impaired with the use of conductive inks. These inks provide sound queues when manipulated, touched. Additionally, the traditional accompaniment of braille will be included. As for literary content, the book will include modern and contemporary Colombian writing aimed at children in school ages. For the less visually impaired, the text will be presented in a typeset developed as adequate to read under their requirements. All accompanying illustrations will also cater for these same requirements. Our over-all goal is to encourage teachers to present fun and stimulating classroom activities for able and disable children alike, and that able-bodied children will learn about life with disabilities through the shared experience. With this project we hope to create a bridge between young people and make learning Braille more mainstream; our long term goal is to contribute our grain of sand towards a more diverse and accepting world, in and out of the classroom.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Publishing Practices: Past, Present, and Future
KEYWORDS
"Diversity", " Accessibility", " New Print Technology", " Sensitive Ink", " Conductive Ink", " Tactile Ink", " Sound", " Book", " Acceptance", " School Books", " Pedagogy", " Cognition"
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