
EngineeringNovember 9, 2016
Teaching Blind Students with 3-D Prints
The technology turns abstract ideas into tactile teaching aids for the visually impaired
Joan Horvath is a Joan is an MIT alumna, recovering rocket scientist and educator. She is the co-founder of Nonscriptum LLC, a consulting and training firm that teaches educators and scientists how to use maker technologies like 3D printing as well as open source electronics and software. She collaborates with Rich Cameron on collaborate on books for the Apress imprint of Springer-Nature, including the 2016 release, 3D Printed Science Projects.

Teaching Blind Students with 3-D Prints
The technology turns abstract ideas into tactile teaching aids for the visually impaired