Title page for E-project-071007-171520

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2007-07-10

Authors
James Bellofatto, CE
Mathew DeDonato, ECE
David Paul Munger, CM
Galya A Traub, galia@WPI.EDU, CS

URN E-project-071007-171520

Division Social and Human Services

Center London, England

Sponsor Science Museum London

Title Interactive Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

Advisors
Delorey, John F., HU
Addison, W. A. Bland, HU

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
To help those visitors with visual impairments access the experiences and content presented in the light area in Launch Pad (a hands-on gallery at the Science Museum London), two exhibit extensions were developed. Exhibit extensions are tools that allow visitors to interact with the phenomena of an exhibit on a personal level. These exhibit extensions dealt with the reflective abilities of light and the color spectrum of light, and allow visually impaired visitors to conceptualize the scientific principles involved through tactile and auditory means. The extensions also bridge the gap in the understanding between those who experience visual phenomena and those whose sight is limited. The design of the exhibits was supported by research into techniques for educating the visually impaired.

Files
Final_Report.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2007-07-10
Authors	James Bellofatto, CE Mathew DeDonato, ECE David Paul Munger, CM Galya A Traub, galia@WPI.EDU, CS
URN	E-project-071007-171520
Division	Social and Human Services
Center	London, England
Sponsor	Science Museum London
Title	Interactive Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
Advisors	Delorey, John F., HU Addison, W. A. Bland, HU
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract To help those visitors with visual impairments access the experiences and content presented in the light area in Launch Pad (a hands-on gallery at the Science Museum London), two exhibit extensions were developed. Exhibit extensions are tools that allow visitors to interact with the phenomena of an exhibit on a personal level. These exhibit extensions dealt with the reflective abilities of light and the color spectrum of light, and allow visually impaired visitors to conceptualize the scientific principles involved through tactile and auditory means. The extensions also bridge the gap in the understanding between those who experience visual phenomena and those whose sight is limited. The design of the exhibits was supported by research into techniques for educating the visually impaired.
Files	Final_Report.pdf