A book for visually impaired children
About this project
A book that combines a shared experience between both visual impaired or blind children and an accompanying reader.
The challenge
We created a book for blind and visually impaired children, which is based on the sense of touch. The children can navigate the book with the help of smart tabs, and learn things about the world with the help of different textures. Also, they learn through
Who it helps
Association for the promotion of children with blindness or visual impairment
How it works
Visual impaired or blind children usually grow up in a non disabled environment, that doesn't necessarily know how to cope with eyesight disabilities. Our book acts as a medium allowing both seeing and non-seeing children to enjoy this experience together.
Tools needed
PC or MAC I7 +
Fusion 360
Prusa slicer
Measurement tool
scissors
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the Kibbutzim College community, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
- Team: Eliya NPO
- Category: Therapy, Hobbies, Fun/Leisure
- 18 downloads
The build files for A book for visually impaired children are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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