SAM - Symbols and Meaning Basket
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 basket component for the SAM (Symbols and Meaning) Kit, a tactile literacy curriculum tool designed by APH for students who are blind or have low vision and are learning to associate tangible symbols with meaning. The SAM program helps early learners — typically children with visual impairments and sometimes additional disabilities — build foundational communication and literacy skills by pairing concrete objects with representational symbols. Because this is a replacement part rather than a complete kit, it only makes sense if you already own the SAM: Symbols and Meaning Kit (catalog 1-08854-00) and need to replace a worn or missing basket component. Federal Quota eligible, meaning it can be purchased through the APH Federal Quota system for qualifying students in the U.S. educational system.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Confirm this matches your existing SAM Kit (catalog 1-08854-00) before ordering — this is a replacement part, not a standalone product. - With professional help
- A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or SLP using the SAM curriculum will integrate this replacement basket into ongoing lessons.
- No additional setup beyond reintegrating into existing SAM Kit materials.
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.
Where to Get 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: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.