Scientific outreach activities play an important role in disseminating
knowledge, connecting the general public to research and breaking down
scientific scepticism barriers. However, the vision impaired community
is often disadvantaged when the most common audio-visual approach of
scientific communication is applied. Here we integrated tactile clues in
the scientific communication of immune processes involved in the
autoimmune skin disease psoriasis. We encouraged participation of the
vision impaired community by engagement with tactile scientific origami
art, a haptic poster and wood carved molecular models. Readily
accessible science communication that engages a number of senses is a
critical step towards making science more inclusive, and engaging for
individuals with a wide range of sensory abilities. The Sensory Science
approach aligns with the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion
and helps create a more informed and scientifically literate public.