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Bringing photos to life through touch

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An exhibition of tactile photos taken by visually impaired students shows just how much new technology can open up access to imagery for people with sight loss. Students’ photos have been printed using multiple layers of ink to make them accessible by touch. This article has been written by Heather and read by Nicki.

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New technology using multiple layers of ink helps VI students create a tactile photography exhibition
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  • Photograph of TNF Soundings Editor Heather

    Heather trained as a journalist on newspapers and worked as a reporter, sub editor and editor for more than a decade. She later switched sides to work in-house for a number of high profile public sector organisations, helping them communicate effectively with the public, stakeholders and Government Ministers.

  • Photograph of TNF Soundings Contributor Nicki

    Recently retired after many years in Contract and Programme Management I am now happily a volunteer, following my passion for the spoken word by contributing to TNF Soundings.
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