{"title":"Tactile Graphics","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake maps, math, and illustrations fully accessible with our specialized tactile graphics tools and kits. These essential, touch-readable solutions provide blind students and professionals with equal, independent access to complex visual information.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"piaf-pictures-in-a-flash-tactile-graphic-maker","title":"PIAF Pictures in a Flash Tactile Graphic Maker","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Tactile Image Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple and Fast way to prepare Tactile Graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiaf is a machine that makes raised line drawings on special paper, called capsule or swell paper. Users can draw, print or photocopy pictures onto the swell paper and pass it through the Piaf. The heat of the Piaf causes the lines to swell and then the drawing can be read with the fingers. It is ideal for people who are blind and vision impaired. Piaf is being used in a variety of educational, employment and personal settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEducation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early education Piaf can be used to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce simple shapes and basic concepts;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to draw and taking the first tentative steps to expressing oneself graphically;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about handwriting and signature writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn secondary and post secondary education Piaf can be used to access graphical information in nearly all subject areas especially Math and Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiaf produces high quality localized area maps for orientation and mobility training and for campus or building maps for new students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Piaf, blind and vision impaired people can understand the information on a computer screen, grasp organizational structure of the business and access sales charts. One or two tactile diagrams can save thousands of words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiaf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Humanware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31909806737,"sku":"06-PIAF","price":2239.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1830\/1247\/products\/piaf2022.jpg?v=1672704133"},{"product_id":"tangible-magic-capsule-paper-8-x-11-100-sheets-package","title":"Tangible Magic Capsule paper 8 x 11 (100 sheets\/package)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePiaf produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive Tactile Magic Paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is  ideal for people who are blind or have low vision. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially effective when used with the Tactile Magic Paper. This paper with its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esuperb characteristics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallows the user to run it through the PIAF multiple times without compromising the quality of what has already been puffed up. This feature makes producing and handling tactile images more interactive and dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Humanware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":898479030299,"sku":"08-T100008","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1830\/1247\/products\/swellpaper2022_90738f2d-9573-4f77-b67a-f861f860d723.jpg?v=1672703770"},{"product_id":"tangible-magic-capsule-paper-11-x-11-100-sheets-package","title":"Tangible Magic Capsule paper 11 x 11 (100 sheets\/package)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePiaf produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive Tactile Magic Paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is  ideal for people who are blind or have low vision. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially effective when used with the Tactile Magic Paper. This paper with its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esuperb characteristics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallows the user to run it through the PIAF multiple times without compromising the quality of what has already been puffed up. This feature makes producing and handling tactile images more interactive and dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Humanware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":898479095835,"sku":"08-T100011","price":308.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1830\/1247\/products\/swellpaper2022_191989be-ee23-4012-ba8e-c114587fad3b.jpg?v=1672703733"},{"product_id":"tangible-magic-capsule-paper-11-17-100-sheets-package","title":"Tangible Magic Capsule paper 11x17 (100 sheets\/package)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePiaf produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive Tactile Magic Paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is  ideal for people who are blind or have low vision. Piaf’s controlled heat source causes  any black lines, letters or shapes that are  drawn, printed or copied onto the capsule  paper to swell. 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