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Friday, October 7-Haptics 101 with Taylor OforiTime: 8:30-1:30 p.m.Haptic communication or haptic signals are a standardized system to provide visual and environmental information through touch signals. Haptics can assist DeafBlind individuals on leading fully independent and autonomous lives. Haptics allows DeafBlind consumers to access subtle or nuanced information to allow them to fully participate in interactions. Through lecture and small group activities, participants will explore how haptic signals encourage independence of consumers. Participants will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how and when to use basic Haptics. |