
Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder are researching and producing 3-D children's books for those who are blind or visually impaired. The Tactile Picture Books Project uses 3-D printing to revolutionize the production of tactile graphics and images in children's books. The availability of tactile books is a crucial way to promote early literacy in children with visual impairments. The rise in popularity and affordability of 3-D printers in the past few years has prompted scientists and others to experiment to see how the tool can be used to create all sorts of things, including tactile books.
