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Main Partners

The Tactile Reading & Graphics Conference 2025 is organised by various Dutch organisations collaborating in the field of tactile reading.
Learn more about our main partners.

Sponsors of Tactile Reading & Graphics 2025

Visio Foundation

The Visio Foundation financially supports projects and programs both domestically and internationally that enable participation for people with visual impairments. They do this in partnership with Royal Dutch Visio. The Visio Foundation recognizes the importance of international knowledge exchange and is therefore happy to support this initiative.

Bartiméus Fonds

The Bartiméus Fund wants people who are visually impaired or blind to be able to live the life that suits them. To achieve this, The Bartiméus Fund raises funds for excellent care and innovative projects. Website Bartiméus Fonds (in Dutch).

Rotterdamse Stichting Blindenbelangen

The Rotterdamse Stichting Blindenbelangen supports institutions that aim to promote the material, social and cultural well-being of blind and visually impaired persons. The foundation promotes scientific research and training in the field of blindness, visual impairment and their prevention.

Landelijke Stichting voor Blinden en Slechtzienden (LSBS)

LSBS' mission is to promote the integration and well-being of people with severe visual impairment and to promote ophthalmological scientific research. More information can be found on the website of LSBS (in Dutch).

Fonds XL

Fonds XL works closely with Vereniging Onbeperkt Lezen. The foundation provides financial support to initiatives that aim to promote reading by people with a visual impairment and everything related to this in the broadest sense.

Vereniging Onbeperkt Lezen

Vereniging Onbeperkt Lezen is the interest group of readers who rely on adapted reading formats. In addition to advocacy, the association provides information and advice. It also supports activities and initiatives to promote reading in adapted reading formats. You can find more information about our association at www.onbeperktlezen.nl (in Dutch).

Sensotec

Sensotec is the specialist in aids for the visually impaired and blind. Are you experiencing reduced vision? Sensotec offers you solutions! Discover useful visual aids that support you every day. Whether you are at work, at school or at home, Sensotec helps you to be independent and self-reliant. With the right visual support, you can live life to the fullest. Learn more on the website of Sensotec.

Oogcontact Amsterdam

Activities and fund for persons with a visual impairment. Website Oogcontact Amsterdam (in Dutch)

Stichting Blindenhulp

Stichting Blindenhulp is an independent foundation that can financially support people in the Netherlands with a serious visual impairment. She also supports agencies and organizations that work for the visually impaired and that conduct scientific research. More information can be found on the website at https://blindenhulp.nl/ (in Dutch).

LEGO Foundation

Children learn best through play. It's an essential part of their development. But not every child gets the time and chance to play that they deserve. LEGO Foundation makes learning through play a priority for children around the world. Learn more on the LEGO Foundation website.

TG Lining B.V.

TG Lining specialises in tactile guidance systems for the visually impaired, enhancing accessibility in public spaces for over 25 years. More information can be found on the website at https://tglining.nl (in Dutch).

Index Braille

Index Braille is the world market leader for Braille embosser production, represented worldwide and delivering Braille embossers to more than 160 countries. By raising the technical level, Index Braille has made braille more accessible for people worldwide. Since Index was founded in the early 1980's, the company, based in Gammelstad of Northern Sweden, has continuously been working with making braille printing easy for everyone, everywhere at anytime. Read more on the website of Index Braille.

Clovernook

Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired has been in operation since 1903, and is one of the world’s highest volume producers of braille, printing over 30 million pages annually. Clovernook’s Tactile Literacy Initiative designs and produces 3D models and early reading materials for classrooms worldwide. Learn more on the website of Clovernook.

Humanware

HumanWare is recognised as a global leader designing and manufacturing innovative assistive technologies that transform live. We provide solutions in over 25 languages to help individuals around the world to live with greater independence and confidence. Driven by our passion to innovate, we create cutting‐edge technology empowering students, seniors and professionals who are blind or have low vision, to break new boundaries and live more independently.

Visit www.humanware.com to look at our comprehensive range of assistive technology.

Printerior

At Printerior, we specialize in elevated printing. This technique allows us to create high-quality prints for accessibility purposes, such as braille and raised photos, but also for artwork and signs. With a maximum of 4mm elevation and a print bed size of 3 by 2.5 meters, we can handle all types of requests. We are excited to join the Tactile Reading Conference to connect with experts, educators, and organizations who share our passion for inclusive printing. By collaborating, we can push the boundaries of tactile communication and ensure that art, education, and information are accessible to all. Let’s explore new possibilities together!

Come meet us at our stand and experience our elevated prints yourself!

Website: https://www.printerior.nl/

Thinkable

We design, produce, sell and support products to create raised line drawings, a significant means for a visually impaired person to access graphical information.

Learn more on the website of Thinkable.

Touch Graphics

Touch Graphics creates maps, exhibits, signs and classroom aids that communicate spatial information through the sense of touch. Products include: audio-tactile wayfinding kiosks for office buildings; touch-activated 3D models that explain complicated ideas in universally-accessible format; and T3 Tactile Tablet for interactive learning and fun.

Learn more on the website of Touch Graphics.

Braillo Norway

Braillo is the leading manufacturer of high speed production braille embossers / braille printers. Since 1980, Braillo has been trusted worldwide by businesses, governments, educational institutions and more, setting unparalleled standards in embosser construction and braille quality. Our mission is straightforward: to provide the highest quality production braille embossers and supplies in the market. As of now, our embosser lineup includes the Braillo 300 S2, Braillo 450 S2, Braillo 600 S2, Braillo 600 SR2, Braillo 650 SW2, and Braillo 650 SF2, offering diverse options to cater to various braille production needs.

Learn more on the website of Braillo.

Trace Digital

About Trace Digital.

Stichting Blindenbelangen

The foundation aims to promote the spiritual, cultural, social and material interests of persons who are blind or partially sighted.