[Art_beyond_sight_learning_tools] New book helps put blind in the picture

[Shelley L. Rhodes]

This is Wiltshire (UK)
Friday, March 25, 2005

New book helps put blind in the picture

CAPTION: Craig and Leanne Gash, who are not blind, feel the braille book 
Picture: CLARE HOMER

A PICTURE book for blind children has been launched in Swindon.

The book, including raised "feely" pictures, is a Braille adaptation of 
Hairy Maclary Sit! by Lynley Dodd.


It is produced by Living Paintings, a national charity supported by 
volunteers.


It aims to supply touch and sound books to blind and partially sighted 
people. The launch took place at Asda Walmart at the Orbital Shopping Park.


The books are distributed through a free postal library service.


A spokesperson for the trust said: "The Living Paintings Trust opens up the 
joys of the world of the arts and other varied subjects to visually impaired 
people.

"To do this it uses unique and innovative combinations of sound and touch 
which are both exciting and stimulating."


The trust manufactures a number of touch and sound materials which are 
specially designed for visually impaired adults and children.


For more information about the products available visit the website at 
www.livingpaintings.org


http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/wiltshire/swindon/news/SWINDON_NEWS6.html




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