Example of Tactile Graphic Design:

NOTE: All tactile graphic examples, whether in the supplement or in the manual itself, are accompanied by a list of points and the print illustration from which the tactile graphic was produced. The points that accompany each example in the supplement inform the reader of the production method used to prepare the tactile graphic, the braille code used when transcribing the text in which the tactile graphic appeared, and a list of rules used and decisions made when preparing the tactile graphic.

Parts of a Flower

• Nemeth braille code
• non-use of contraction for the word “The” next to opening transcriber's note symbol (Nemeth braille code limits the use of some contractions next to grouping symbols such as transcriber's note symbols.)
• use of blank space around lead lines going through textures (2.11)
• use of a variety of textures without a key to show print shading and to separate parts (2.11)
• use of lead lines, 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) from label and touching specific part leading up to item and leading across areas (3.4.3.5, 3.4.3.12)
• simplification of flower (petals, filaments, and anthers) to allow room for braille labeling with lead lines (3.6)
• slight distortion of ovary to allow for clearer labeling, no affect on content (3.8)
• order of information on page: figure caption with number, transcriber’s note, tactile graphic (5.2)
• omission of line 25 identifier (5.3.7)
• use of transcriber's note to include information shown in square brackets in print (7.2.2)

Parts of a Flower

Parts of a Flower