Tree Tactile "Book" for the blind

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Educational Tool for Visually Impaired Students Takes Shape. Space Left for 3D Printing Braille Letters of Your Language. We've Also Added a Base That Can Be Used Alone or Glued onto Wood or Plexiglass. Many People Prefer Using Wood, Especially Those Who Are Blind. A Hole Has Been Drilled into the Design to Allow Multiple Pieces to be Connected with a Rope. Visit Our Website Feelform.Eu or Facebook.Com/Feelform3D for More Information. Feelform is an Initiative Supported by Angelopoulos CGIU. We Design and 3D Print Innovative Products for the Visually Impaired. Our Goal at Feelform is to End the Exclusion of Blind Individuals from Public Spaces and Provide Equal Opportunities in Education. Overview and Background The Deconstructed Tree Educational Material for the Visually Impaired Takes Shape. A Tactile Representation of a Coniferous Tree's Outline, Allowing Blind Children and Adults to Recognize the Minimalist Shape. Lesson Plan and Activity How to Use This Tool: 1. Always Present It in the Correct Direction. 2. Explain That Trees Come in Different Shapes and Sizes. 3. Make Sure Your Student Understands the Concept. Materials Needed: - A 3D Printer - Braille Letters of Your Language - Wood or Plexiglass (Optional) Skills Learned: Recognizing Shapes Understanding What a Tree Looks Like