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Tactile Graphics

Also known as: Tactile Diagrams, Raised Graphics

Visual information represented in a raised or textured format that can be perceived through touch, enabling blind and low vision users to access charts, maps, diagrams, and illustrations. Tactile graphics use combinations of raised lines, textures, and braille labels to convey spatial relationships and data patterns. They are essential for STEM education, wayfinding, and accessing visual content, though their effectiveness depends on adequate training and design quality.

Category: assistive technology · sensory accessibility

Related: Braille · Sonification · Screen Reader

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