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Brigance: Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills II – Contracted Braille

by American Printing House for the Blind

$1,370.00

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Professional setup required This is a formal educational assessment tool that requires a qualified professional — specifically a TVI or special education assessor — to administer, score, and interpret. The results directly inform IEP development and instructional decisions. There is no meaningful benefit without professional involvement throughout.

Last verified September 17, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026

The Brigance CIBS-II in Contracted Braille is a comprehensive criterion-referenced assessment tool used by educators and specialists to evaluate a student's skill mastery across academic and developmental domains — delivered entirely in Grade 2 (contracted) braille. Rather than producing a norm-based score, it identifies exactly which skills a student has and hasn't yet acquired, giving IEP teams concrete starting points for instruction. This is a complete assessment kit intended for use by a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or a special education professional familiar with braille literacy. At nearly $1,400, this is a significant investment best suited for a school district or educational program rather than an individual family purchase.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexityProfessional setup required
Price$1,370.00
Funding
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026
ClassifiedMay 23, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Materials are ready to administer once received — no assembly required.
  • With professional help
    1. A Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) or certified educational assessor administers the inventory.
    2. Results require professional interpretation to translate findings into IEP goals and instructional planning.
    3. Initial administration and scoring typically takes multiple sessions across 1-2 weeks depending on student age and scope of assessment. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

Getting it

Many states lend devices like this for free trial periods — find your state's AT lending program.

Where to Get It

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$1,370.00

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How to Fund This

Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blindview on vendor site; last verified September 17, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 23, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.