Refreshable tactile displays (RTDs) are predicted to soon become a viable option for the provision of accessible graphics for people who are blind or have low vision (BLV). This new technology for the tactile display of braille and graphics, usually using raised pins, makes it easier to generate and access a large number of graphics. However, it differs from existing tactile graphics in terms of scale, height and fidelity. Here, we share the perspectives of four key stakeholders -- blind touch readers, vision specialist teachers, accessible format producers and assistive technology providers -- to explore the potential uses, advantages and needs relating to the introduction of RTDs. We also provide advice on what role the data visualisation community can take to help ensure that people who are BLV are best able to benefit from the introduction of affordable RTDs.
翻译:可刷新触觉显示器(RTDs)预计将很快成为为盲人或低视力(BLV)人士提供无障碍图形的可行选择。这种用于触觉显示盲文和图形的新技术(通常使用凸起的触针)使得生成和获取大量图形变得更加容易。然而,它在尺寸、高度和精度方面与现有触觉图形存在差异。在此,我们分享四位关键利益相关者——盲人触觉阅读者、视力障碍专业教师、无障碍格式制作者以及辅助技术提供者——的视角,以探索RTDs引入过程中的潜在用途、优势及需求。我们还就数据可视化社区可采取何种角色提供建议,以确保BLV人群能够最好地受益于经济实惠的RTDs的推广。