Touch Reader

A person who reads and interprets information through touch, particularly tactile graphics, raised line drawings, and braille. Touch readers include blind and low-vision individuals who access spatial and graphical information through tactile media rather than vision. The skill level of touch readers varies from beginner to expert, influenced by factors such as the age of vision loss onset, frequency of tactile graphics use, and training. Understanding touch reader competency levels is important when designing and evaluating tactile materials, as experienced readers may interpret complex graphics that beginners find inaccessible.