Text description of Braille and Tactile Imaging Demo

Tactile imaging is the production of raised line / raised dot images that can be felt and interpreted by non-sighted users.

1. Frame A. Introduction.
   The picture shows a person standing in a hallway front of a sign that directs people towards the elevator. The caption reads: "Tactile imaging is the production of raised line / raised dot images that can be felt and interpreted by non-sighted users."
   
   
2. Frame B. Braille Lettering.
   The animation shows the person moving thier fingers over the Braille lettering under the printed sign. The caption reads: "Directional signs should have high contrast and include Braille or raised lettering."
   
   
3. Frame C. Tactile Imaging.
   Show the floor of the hallway as slightly raised (as compared with room flooring or other building areas) to illustrate it is in a different part of the building. The caption reads: "A small change in the texture of flooring can help people who are blind or have low vision detect a change in building location. Remembering this change will allow them to know where they are in a building."

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