A set of tactile algebra tiles in red, blue, green, and purple, scattered on a yellow surface.

Tactile Algebra Tiles

by American Printing House for the Blind

$159.00, see price history

Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Setup with instructions The tiles are simple to handle, but a student gets the most from them when an adult first explains what each tile stands for and how to lay out a problem. Written instructions and a short practice session are enough for a teacher or family member to get a student started, so this fits guided setup.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

Tactile Algebra Tiles are colorful, magnetic tiles that students move around on a steel board to work through math problems by touch. They're made for students who are blind or have low vision and learn algebra best with hands-on 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

American Printing House for the Blind Visit
$159.00

This is the vendor WhatCanHelp tracks for this product — it may also be available from other retailers or a local supplier, and prices vary.

How to fund this

These are common places to ask about paying for equipment like this. Each one decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so start by asking them.

All funding programs, state by state →

Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$159.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Unpack the tiles and look through the included guide or manufacturer instructions to learn what each tile represents.
    2. Set up the steel board on a desk and place a few tiles on it to practice moving and arranging them.
    3. Work through one or two sample problems with a teacher or family member, about 20-30 minutes.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

How listings stay current