3D printing is an affordable consumer-level technology that can be used to create tactile models that are more inclusive, engaging and easier to understand through touch. 3D printing can also be used to create bespoke adaptive equipment and learning tools. The Guidelines for Producing Accessible 3D Prints (2024) are a brand new set of guidelines covering all aspects of why, when and how to use 3D printing to create accessible and inclusive 3D models for use by people who are blind or have low vision.

The Guidelines are available for free download and use under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivative Works license.

Text

• • • Print version Guidelines for Producing Accessible 3D Prints 2024 (.docx)
    • EText version (docx 9,684 KB)
    • Large Print 18pt version (docx 9,685 KB)
    • Print version (PDF 3,426 KB)
    • DAISY version text only (zip 210KB)
    • Online – Guidelines for Producing Accessible 3D Prints web pages. This is a living document subject to periodic updates.

Braille

• • • Electronic braille BRF version, 2 volumes (zip 57 KB)
    • Duxbury braille translator DXB version, 2 volumes (zip 57 KB)

We also extend our thanks to the Vision Australia Transcription team for producing
the accessible versions.