[Art_beyond_sight_theory_and_research] Tactile Graphics 2008 Call for Abstracts

[Lisa Yayla]

Tactile Graphics 2008


Call for Abstracts

4 - 5 December 2008
Jurys Inn, Birmingham, UK

The fourth international conference on tactile diagrams, maps and pictures.


Hosted by
RNIB Centre for Accessible Information
About the Conference
This international event brings together a wide range of people involved 
in the design, production, procurement, use and support of tactile 
graphics.

This will include transcribers and designers, end-users, educators, 
mobility officers, disability support staff, researchers, technology 
developers and printers, cartographers, arts and heritage organisations, 
government and public bodies, access consultants, rehabilitation 
workers, architects, building contractors, and signage companies, among 
others.

Previous conferences have attracted people from all over the world 
interested in discussing every aspect of tactile graphics, and this 
year’s conference promises to be even bigger and better than previous 
events.

All abstracts will be reviewed by members of the conference Content 
Group which is made up of industry experts from around the world with 
diverse areas of expertise. The Content Group will review all abstracts 
based on the relevance to the conference, contribution to the industry, 
clarity of writing and originality of work. Abstracts recommended by the 
Content Group will then be invited to participate in the conference.

Presentations
If you would like to share your work, experience or research at the 
conference we are seeking abstracts for conference presentations and 
exhibitions (see next section).

Conference presentations have a 40-minute slot, for a 30 minute 
presentation and 10 minutes for questions. Presentations can be aimed at 
any experience level, but should have little or no audience 
participation other than questions. Conference presentations will run on 
4 and 5 December 2008 at Jurys Inn, Birmingham.

You may submit more than one abstract where you wish to present on 
different topics, or different types of presentation. Please complete a 
separate form for each contribution.

We welcome submissions on any topic relating to tactile graphics, 
particularly those with an applied focus, including, but not limited to:

access to maps, arts and heritage, curriculum and exam materials
comparisons of different formats
descriptions to accompany tactile graphics
development of tactile graphic literacy
early years / pre braille images
evaluation of materials in real-life settings
good-practice and standards development
interpretation of graphical information through tactile formats
low-tech tactile diagram solutions
non-braille tactile graphics
procurement and dissemination of tactile graphics
research updates
spatial cognition and tactile perception
tactile book creation
tactile models
tactile signage
tactile-audio diagrams
technologies for design, production and use of tactile graphics
training issues for end-users and those working with them
virtual haptic access to graphics

All conference presenters will be required to book for the conference 
for at least the day they will be presenting. Presenters of accepted 
abstracts will be encouraged to submit a copy of their final 
presentation slides, full paper or summary of their session for the 
conference website.

All presenters will be responsible for ensuring their presentation and 
handouts are accessible for all delegates, and guidance will be provided 
to accepted presenters. If you are interested in presenting, please 
complete the submission form on page 6.

Exhibition
Speakers and delegates have the opportunity to showcase their work, 
products or services in the dedicated exhibition rooms. Refreshment 
breaks are taken in the exhibition rooms and there are dedicated 
browsing times scheduled during the conference programme.

Tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and if 
demand exceeds capacity we may impose a limit of e.g. one table per 
organisation, and / or one day only.

The pricing structure is as follows. Prices are per table per day:
Band A Smaller voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of 
up to £150,000 £20 + VAT Band B Larger voluntary and community 
organisations with a turnover of over £150,000 £50 + VAT Band C 
Statutory and commercial organisations. £75 + VAT
Tables are 120cm by 60cm (4 ft by 2 ft) and will be supplied with a 
chair if required. If you have a tall display to put behind your table, 
please be aware that ceiling height is 2.3m (7.5 ft).

All conference exhibitors will be required to book for the conference 
for at least the day they will be exhibiting. All exhibitors will be 
responsible for ensuring their exhibition materials are accessible for 
all delegates, and guidance will be provided to accepted participants.

If you are interested in having an exhibition table, please complete the 
submission form on page 7.

Format of Submissions
All submissions should be made using the forms at the end of this 
document, to include a title, of 80 characters (including spaces) or 
less, and an abstract of the content of the presentation or exhibition 
of between 100 and 200 words. The presenters’ names, job role or title, 
and email address must also be given. Accepted abstracts will also be 
published on the conference website.

All abstracts will be reviewed by members of the conference Content 
Group which is made up of industry experts from around the world with 
diverse areas of expertise. The Content Group will review all abstracts 
based on the relevance to the conference, contribution to the industry, 
clarity of writing and originality of work. Abstracts recommended by the 
Content Group will then be invited to participate in the conference.

All presenters and exhibitors will be responsible for ensuring their 
presentation and exhibition materials are accessible for all delegates, 
and guidance will be provided to accepted participants.

All conference participants will be required to book and pay for their 
conference place.

Abstract Submission Information
Please return your completed form(s) by 25 July 2008 as an email 
attachment to: tactilegraphics2008 at rnib.org.uk

If you are unable to email your submission, please post it to:

Tactile Graphics 2008
RNIB Access Events
58-72 John Bright Street
Birmingham, B1 1BN
UK

If you have not had confirmation that your abstract has been received 
within 5 working days, then please contact us.
Key Dates
Closing date for abstract submissions: 25 July 2008
Decisions will be notified to presenters / exhibitors by: 8 September 2008
Pre-conference workshops: 3 December 2008
Conference dates (presentations / exhibition): 4 - 5 December 2008

More Information
Please visit the conference section of the NCTD website for more 
information about the presentations and exhibitions which were accepted 
in previous years.

If you have any questions about submitting your application, or the 
appropriateness of your presentation or exhibition topic, please contact 
the conference team who will be happy to help.

Email: tactilegraphics2008 at rnib.org.uk


Conference website: http://www.nctd.org.uk/conference
Please return your completed form(s) by 25 July 2008 as an email 
attachment to:



Telephone: + 44 (0)121 665 4240
Fax: + 44 (0)121 665 4201 (Please mark "FAO - Access Events")
Conference Presentation
Abstract Submission Form
Please complete the following form. All fields will appear in the 
proceedings with the exception of your email address, please ensure that 
you enter information as you wish it to appear. Forms which have not 
been completed properly may be rejected.

Presentation title (80 characters or less including spaces):

Main presenter (must book for the conference):

Job role or title:

Name of employer / institution / organisation:

Country:

Email address:

Co-presenter name(s) (must book for the conference):

Co-presenter job title(s):

Country:

Co-presenter email address(es):

Co-authors (will be credited in proceedings. If they wish to attend they 
must book):

Abstract of presentation content (100-200 words only including 
objectives and outcomes):

Objectives of presentation (bullet points only):

Outcomes for audience (bullet points only):

Prior knowledge of topic assumed: High / Low
Contains advanced technical content: Yes / No

Conference presentations will run on 4 - 5 December 2005. Please 
indicate when you would be able to present (if accepted):
4 or 5 Dec / 4 Dec only / 5 Dec only
Exhibition
Abstract Submission Form
Please complete the following form. Fields marked with an asterisk will 
appear in the proceedings, please ensure that you enter information as 
you wish it to appear. Forms which have not been completed properly may 
be rejected.

Exhibition title (80 characters or less including spaces)*:

Name of employer / institution / organisation*:

Country*:

Name of person who will exhibit*:

Job role or title*:

Web address*:

Abstract of exhibition content (100-200 words only)*:

Please tell us how many tables you require and which band you qualify 
for using the table below
Bands Organisation type Price per table per day
(2 days available) Number of tables required Band A Smaller voluntary 
and community organisations with a turnover of up to £150,000 £20 + VAT 
Band B Larger voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of 
over £150,000 £50 + VAT Band C Statutory and commercial organisations. 
£75 + VAT Which days would you like to exhibit? (Please choose one of 
the options and delete those which don’t apply): Both days, 4 Dec Only, 
5 Dec Only, Any One Day.

Total price:

Email address:

Will your display include items which are, or will be, for sale?
Yes / No






Registered Charity No: 226227