3DPhotoWorks and the National Federation of the Blind have partnered for nearly a decade to create tactile installations for museums, science centers and cultural institutions that convey visual information to blind and sighted museum visitors.

Our process converts any 2-dimensional image to a 3-dimensional tactile fine art print that all visitors can experience through touch and embedded audio.

3DPhotoWorks tactile printing, promotes independence, improves self-confidence and enhances learning.

Facts:

• 75% of what we learn is acquired through sight.  
• 285 million blind and low vision people worldwide are dependent on “others” for learning and living.  
• Less than 35% of blind people in the U.S. receive a high school diploma.  
• Only 14% receive a college diploma.  
• 75% of blind people are unemployed.  
• 31% live below the poverty level.  
• In the U.S. it is legal to pay blind people less than minimum wage.
• Museums are well positioned to affect change. 

Partnering with the Blind

 
John Olson
Co-founder
3DPhotoWorks
518 392 8161
john@3dphotoworks.com

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