About Our Work: What We Do
"...it's fantastic that we can have these books through the post and have up-to-date interesting ones sent to us. It's terrific."
"Living Paintings has made a huge difference to my daughter's life and I'd like to ask you to make a difference to other children's as well."
Living Paintings has designed a touch and sound system which brings pictures to life. Using this system we create unique packs. The essential components for which are threefold:
- Raised images, known as thermoforms, which explain the special shape and characteristics of the pictures that are being "looked" at through touch;
- Audio descriptions which tell the stories of the pictures, describe their wonderful visual features and provide instructions for touching and interpreting the thermoforms;
- Colour reproductions of the pictures which, very importantly, make it possible for the packs to be shared with sighted friends, family and peers.
The packs, specifically designed for different ages, provide access for those who cannot see to interesting, stimulating and enjoyable pictures. The breadth, scope and range of the packs increases continuously. Click here to view our Product Range For Adults or our Product Range For Children and Young People.
All our packs are distributed to children, young people and adults throughout Britain and Ireland via our FREE, postal Library Service.