Touching and Feeling the Data: A Reusable Software Pipeline for Tactile Statistical Graphs in Accessible Education

Created: 2026-07-02 | Tags: special-educationequityadaptive-learningk-12higher-ed

Lawrence Obiuwevwi, Krzysztof J. Rechowicz, Jessica M. Johnson, Erika Frydenlund, Vikas Ashok, Sachin Shetty, Sampath Jayarathna โ€” IEEE IRI 2026, submitted 1 Jul 2026 ๐Ÿ“„ Full text (arXiv)

Three-layer JavaScript pipeline (1500 lines) generates tactile 3D-printed statistical graphs for blind/low-vision students in under 250ms, with optional LLM-based chart extraction from images.

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Connections to AI in Education

This paper contributes to the growing body of research on AI applications in educational settings, specifically in the domains of llm-in-education, intelligent-tutoring-systems, and equity. The findings have implications for how educators design learning experiences that leverage AI while maintaining appropriate pedagogical oversight.

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APA: Lawrence Obiuwevwi, Krzysztof J. Rechowicz, Jessica M. Johnson, Erika Frydenlund, Vikas Ashok, Sachin Shetty, Sampath Jayarathna (2026). Touching and Feeling the Data: A Reusable Software Pipeline for Tactile Statistical Graphs in Accessible Education. arXiv:2607.01214. IEEE IRI 2026, submitted 1 Jul 2026