Tactile image for the Blind

Pictures In A Flash

piaf- A Tactile Image Maker
Simple and Fast way to prepare Tactile Graphics.
Piaf produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive
capsule paper. It is ideal for people who are blind and vision
impaired. Piaf's controlled heat source causes any black lines,
letters or shapes that are drawn, printed or copied onto the capsule
paper to swell. The result is an instant tactile graphic. Piaf is
being used in a variety of educational, employment and personal
settings.
Education
In early education Piaf can be used to
introduce simple shapes and basic concepts;
learn to draw and taking the first tentative steps to expressing
oneself graphically; and
learn about handwriting and signature writing
In secondary and tertiary education Piaf can be used to access
graphical information in nearly all subject areas especially Maths
and Science.
Piaf produces high quality localised area maps for orientation and
mobility training and for campus or building maps for new students.
Employment
With Piaf, blind and vision impaired people can understand the
information on a computer screen, grasp organisational structure of
the business and access sales charts. One or two tactile diagrams
can save thousands of words.
Home
Piaf can be used to make a chess board accessible, accessing
pictures to know the difference between a giraffe and a leopard, and
exploring world maps to identify where countries are located.
Features
Handles paper sizes up to A3 (11x7 inches)
Fast operation
Audio Indication. A beep lets you know when to insert the next
sheet.
Special circuit to extend heater life.
Energy efficient and quiet.
Easy handling. Strong, easy-grip handle and fold down paper trays.

Comprehensive safety features.
INTERESTED PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS IN THAILAND CONTACT
FOUNDATION FOR THE EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION OF THE BLIND
fepb@internet.ksc.net.th

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