DRAFTSMAN Tactile Ruler, English
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 14, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 14, 2026
A tactile ruler with raised markings that allow a student with blindness or low vision to measure and draw lines by touch rather than sight. It's designed as a replacement component for the APH Draftsman Tactile Drawing Board, so it's not a standalone product — you'll need the Draftsman board system for it to be fully useful, though it can also work independently as a tactile measuring tool. The raised inch markings make standard measurement tasks accessible without visual reference. This is the English (imperial) version; confirm whether your student works in inches before ordering, as a metric version may also exist.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Use directly as a tactile ruler — run a finger along the raised markings to measure in inches.
- Insert into the Draftsman Tactile Drawing Board as a replacement for a worn or missing ruler component.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
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.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 14, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.