Light Box: Level 1: Background Set with Opaque Shapes
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026
This is a replacement background set for APH's Light Box Materials Level I curriculum — a structured program that uses a backlit surface to help students with visual impairments develop visual efficiency skills. The opaque shapes in this set create high-contrast figure-ground displays on the light box, making it easier for a learner with low vision to detect, locate, and track objects. It's designed for students who are just beginning visual skills training, particularly those with cortical or functional visual impairments where strong contrast and controlled sensory input support engagement. This is not a standalone product — it requires the APH Light Box (sold separately) and fits within a sequenced instructional program, so it's most useful when a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or vision rehabilitation therapist is guiding the curriculum. Federal Quota eligible, meaning it can be purchased through a student's quota account via the state's APH quota administrator.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Place opaque shape materials on the light box surface to create high-contrast visual displays for instructional activities. - With professional help
- A Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) selects and sequences activities from the Level I curriculum framework.
- Integration into a student's vision program typically occurs over multiple sessions; consult APH's Light Box Materials instructional guide for sequencing. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
Getting it
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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 23, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.