Tactile Graphics Kit: Areal Pattern, Number 1 Plate
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
This is a single replacement plate from APH's Tactile Graphics Kit, specifically the Areal Pattern Number 1 plate — a raised-surface sheet used to create tactile graphics by placing paper over it and rubbing with a stylus or tool to transfer the pattern. It's designed for teachers and specialists producing tactile materials for students who are blind or have low vision, where spatial relationships, textures, or diagram elements need to be conveyed through touch. This is not a standalone product — it only makes sense as a replacement for the corresponding plate in the full Tactile Graphics Kit (catalog number 1-08851-00). Currently listed as out of stock, and given its single-plate format, it may require patience to source or bundling with other replacement items to justify an order.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Insert the replacement plate into the Tactile Graphics Kit in place of the worn or damaged original Number 1 plate — no tools required.
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.