CAN-DO 4 Line x 18 JUMBO Cells Aluminum Slate & Stylus, Pins on Top
by Can-Do
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What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 4, 2026
This aluminum slate and stylus set lets you write braille by hand, one dot at a time. The slate has four lines of 18 jumbo-sized cells and measures 8 by 2 inches, with the pins on top. The stylus comes with it. Because the cells are larger than standard, it suits someone who finds regular braille cells hard to handle. Writing by hand takes practice, and braille is written in reverse on a slate, so a teacher or tutorial helps early on.
Getting it
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Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to get it
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Details
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- Type
- Addresses
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Setup with instructions
- Price
- $11.95
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
Take the slate and stylus out of the package and check that the pins sit on top. - With a guide
- Clip a sheet of paper into the slate, then press each dot into the paper with the stylus. Dots are made in reverse, so follow a braille slate tutorial or ask a braille teacher to show you.
- Practice a few short lines to learn the cell layout and spacing. Plan on about 30 minutes to get comfortable with the basics.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 4, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.