3D Modeling and Printing of the Tactile Map of the State of Tocantins for Students with Visual Impairments
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https://doi.org/10.20873/uft.2675-3588.2023.v4n2.p35-40Keywords:
Three-Dimensional Modeling and Printing, Educational Inclusion, Assistive Technology, Visual Impairment, Tactile CartographyAbstract
In the face of the obstacles faced in the daily lives of people with visual impairments, many study fields can be used to make environments inclusive through the use of Assistive Technology resources. Therefore, this project proposes the combination of Tactile Cartography techniques with three-dimensional modeling and printing to produce tactile maps of the brazilian state of Tocantins using 3D printers, demonstrating that the combination of these techniques can be an alternative for the production of tactile educational materials for visually impaired students. The aim of this work is to produce three different versions of the state map: the first version delineating the state's territory, another version indicating the boundaries of municipalities, and the third version, which not only delineates the municipalitie's territories but also indicates the regions of Tocantins as separate objects in proportional sizes, so that when they are assembled, they form the complete state map. These materials are useful for visually impaired students to study the geography of the state, a subject that often relies on images to convey content understanding. However, through a material that creates a tactile representation based on these images, the learning environment becomes inclusive, providing an adapted resource that can be used by all students.
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