Resources for Creating or Obtaining 3D Printed Materials

Important Information

For further information on creation of tactile graphics, please visit the Tactile Graphics page of this website. Also included on the Tactile Graphics page is information related to Tactile Graphicacy, which is an important part of learning to interpret tactile graphics of any kind, including 3D models.

 What is Tactile Graphicacy?

• 3D Printing for Students with Visual Impairments – Google Doc (Neil Mekenzie)

Neal McKenzie is an AT specialist who works with students with visual impairments and blindness. He has created the above list of 3D printed resources for educators of students with visual impairments. Many of the resources can also be found on the Perkins resource page for 3D printing, which is linked below.

• Accessible 3D Website

The site owner is a blind creator of 3D items based in Denmark. He shares his methods and experience in his blog and on his YouTube channel. Both resources are linked below.

Accessible 3D Blog

Accessible 3D YouTube Channel

• Bentech Diagram Center: 3D Printing Tactiles and Haptics

• Paths to Literacy: A Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing for TSVIs

• PrintDisability.org: 3D Printing for People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision – Overview

Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc (Round Table) is based in Australia and New Zealand. This page contains resources on guidelines and processes on obtaining or creating materials.

• Perkins: 3D Printer Resources

• See3d

A non-profit organization that manages the printing and distribution of 3D printed models for people who are blind.