Using Overhead Film to Create Tactile Overlays
By: Laura Kazmierczak, EC-SEAT Scholar
One of the projects we worked on together was creating tactile overlays for tablets, a fairly simple solution for teachers or caring adults working with children who have low vision or are blind. A tactile overlay is a sensory aid which guides a child's fingers using textured points of reference. We created an instructional video to show one way example of creating this solution using donated overhead film and the Garage Band app. Below you can view the video.
This past spring, I had the opportunity to do an independent study with Therese Willkomm. Part of my time was to document and record many assistive technology (AT) solutions using everyday materials both recycled and bought in stores (e.g., hardware stores, office supply stores, drug stores).
One of the projects we worked on together was creating tactile overlays for tablets, a fairly simple solution for teachers or caring adults working with children who have low vision or are blind. A tactile overlay is a sensory aid which guides a child's fingers using textured points of reference. We created an instructional video to show one way example of creating this solution using donated overhead film and the Garage Band app. Below you can view the video. 
What an exciting way to give visually impaired students access to Garage Band! You've even thought about how to store it for future use.
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