Tactile Graphics

Tactile graphics are raised line drawings, designed to give touch readers access to the equivalent of a print diagram.

Tactile picture of a bird created with collage and braille cells thermoform image of a flying fish stereocopy image of a graph

Standards and Resources

The Australian Braille Authority recommends the following guidelines for the production of tactile graphics in Australia:

The Australia and New Zealand Accessible Graphics Group (ANZAGG) is a subcommittee of the Round Table. They provide information and discussion about tactile graphics in addition to other methods for providing access to graphics, such as description and technology. ANZAGG are also in the process of publishing guidelines on 3D printing for people who are blind or have low vision.

ABA held workshops on tactile graphics in 2012 and 2013. The materials are available for free download:

The 2013 ABA workshop on tactile graphics production.

The 2013 ABA workshop on tactile graphics production.

Tactile Graphic producers in Australia

Tactile graphic producers in Australia include:

Tactile graphics for primary and secondary students are produced by their state or territory Education Department.

Refer to our Directory of Braille Services and Products in Australia for more information.