Livescribe for Blind or Visually Impaired Students02/22/12
Limited access to graphical materials is a problem for many
blind or visually impaired students. With the Livescribe
smartpen, creation of these resources is low-cost, portable, and
easy to execute. Students and teachers can create tactile
diagrams, maps, or study guides in or outside of the classroom.
The smartpen provides raised-line figures with audio information
about the diagram elements by tracking the page position and
sound recording. This type of technology allows students to have
access to all types of materials. By adding Braille characters
to their Livescribe notebook page, students can read along with
their hands while having a full audio description when needed.
The smartpen includes all the hardware and software necessary to
allow audio playback and tactile graphics can be created by
using a raised-line drawing kit or an APH “tong” tool.
Livescribe sound stickers can also add audio to existing
materials. For blind or visually impaired s