Square vs Cube tactile for a first grader.

[Michael Gunner]

Hi Melissa,

This is from 11.2.2 of the Tactile Guidelines: "Simplification. All three-dimensional images should be shown as simple two-dimensional shapes or simple outline graphics."

I have a page from a first-grade book, see attached. My question is: Since I can't use the 2-dimensional option, how do I show the difference between the square and the cube as a tactile?

Thanks

Mike

 

[Melissa Klepper]

Michael, can you try uploading the example again, as a smaller attachment? I am not able to download it as it exceeds the allowable file size limit.

[Michael Gunner]

Hopefully this works better.

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[Melissa Klepper]

Michael, thanks so much for resending the print. According to GSTG 11.2.6, if both color and shape are important, the shape should be simplified and the color label placed inside the shape. GSTG 11.2.1 recommends using solid shapes rather than untextured shapes. The shapes should also be drawn large enough to allow for whitespace around the color label inside each shape.

Since this example includes both a cube and a square, it may be easiest to add a label next to the cube reading “cube” if distinguishing between the two is necessary. GSTG 3.14 TN symbols are not required for these labels.

If there are multiple cubes (changed to squares) throughout the volume, a transcriber’s note on the TN page may be useful and appropriate. Example TN: “In braille, cubes are shown as squares.”

Alternatively, a key could be placed before the graphic to indicate color differences (GSTG 11.2.7 and 11.2.11), such as: solid = red, dotted = blue.

However, since this is a lower-grade level, simply adding labels may be the easiest solution, as keys add an extra step for the reader. GSTG 3.1.4 mentions that words are easier for the reader, than a key or symbol.

I attached a rough draft of shapes with labels inside. Seems as though textured would be more in line with GSTG but the blank shapes are also included in the attached.

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