Upload Your Graphics and Earn Rewards!
The Tactile Library is built by its members, and we believe in rewarding those who contribute to expanding this valuable resource. As part of our graphics contribution program, registered members can earn free products and exclusive discounts by submitting high-quality tactile graphics to the library.
How It Works
- You will need to be a registered member
- Create and upload your graphics – submit original tactile graphics that meet our quality guidelines. [View Best Practices]
- We will review and approve your graphics
- Your Dashboard will be updated to show the status of your uploads.
- You will be sent your reward each time you reach a goal
Earn Rewards for Sharing Your Graphics
For the first 25 approved graphics, you will earn:
One (1) pack of Swell Touch Markers
Swell Touch markers are designed for freehand drawing on Swell Touch paper, allowing you to create custom tactile graphics on the fly. Once completed, the Swell Touch paper can be processed through the Swell Form machine, which causes the black areas to swell, or become tactile.
More details on Swell Touch markers can be found on the American Thermoform website.
For each increment of 75 approved graphics after your initial 25 approved graphics, you will earn:
One (1) box of Swell Touch Paper
Swell Touch paper is specially engineered with a proprietary coating developed by Zychem. When printed on using a standard printer or copier, or drawn upon using Swell Touch markers, the black areas react to heat during processing. As the sheet passes through the Swell Form machine, the black lines swell, creating clear, durable raised tactile graphics.
More details on Swell Touch paper can be found on the American Thermoform website.
Once 475 graphics have been approved, you will earn:
A Swell Form Machine!
The Swell Form machine safely transforms black line artwork on Swell Touch paper into raised tactile graphics within seconds. Compact, lightweight, and user-friendly, it is well suited for use in classrooms, resource centers, or home environments, providing an efficient and reliable solution for producing tactile graphics.
Further details of Swell Form machine can be found on the American Thermoform website.
* Only ONE Swell Form machine will be awarded per account.
Simplified Rewards Program View
| Total Approved Graphics | Your Reward |
|---|---|
| 25 | 1 Package of Swell Touch Markers |
| 100 | 1 Package of Swell Touch Paper |
| 175 | 1 Package of Swell Touch Paper |
| 250 | 1 Package of Swell Touch Paper |
| 325 | 1 Package of Swell Touch Paper |
| 400 | 1 Package of Swell Touch Paper |
| 475 | 🎉 1 Swell Form Tactile Graphics Machine |
After 475 graphics have been approved, you will continue to earn a box of Swell Touch paper for each increment of 75 approved graphics. Only one Swell Form machine per member/customer/address.
Important Guidelines
- Only original graphics are eligible – you must be the creator of the submitted graphics. You may not upload modified versions of others’ work.
- Graphics must be useful and high quality – submissions should be designed with clarity and usability in mind.
- Approved graphics count towards rewards – only graphics that pass review and are added to the library will count towards earning merchandise.
- Earn more as you contribute more – the more high-quality graphics you contribute, the more rewards you can unlock.
Who Owns the Tactile Graphics?
Everything contributed to the Tactile Library is done so as a public work, and as such, it is free to use for non-commercial purposes. Please see our tactile graphics licensing and use policy here.
Your contributions help make learning more accessible for blind and visually impaired individuals, while rewarding you with valuable materials to continue creating.
Sign up to access all features of the Tactile Library, including downloading graphics and submitting your own designs. Don’t worry, we keep your information private.
In order to access, download and/or upload graphics, you must be logged in. This helps us ensure only real users are posting tactile graphics. Your information is never shared nor sold.