Example of Tactile Graphic Design:

Average Life Span Pictograph

The following points indicate the braille code, format rules, and design techniques that were used for this tactile graphic example.

• Nemeth braille code
• placement of explanation and value of symbol before pictograph (6.7.2, 6.7.10.3)
• addition of a half unit explanation not provided in braille, none in print (6.7.3)
• use of top box lines (2356) and bottom box lines (1245) for graph, as framed in print (6.7.4)
• use of guide dots (6.7.6)
• spacing between picture symbols (6.7.7)
• use of embossed braille symbols allowed for grades 4 and up (6.7.10)
• substitution of braille dot configurations for the hourglass shown in print, whole symbol (123456) and half symbol (123) (6.7.10.5)

Average Life Span Pictograph

Average Life Span Pictograph