DNA Twist
by American Printing House for the Blind
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What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
The DNA Twist is a hands-on model of the DNA molecule for students who have low vision. It has two foam side pieces that stand in for the sugar-phosphate backbone, joined by ten rungs for the paired bases. The rungs use contrasting colors and textures, so a student can see or feel which bases pair up. It ships flat and twists into the double-helix shape, then holds that shape, and a stand keeps it upright. It's a good fit for a science class studying DNA structure, used alongside the lesson rather than in place of it.
Getting it
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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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Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Addresses
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Ready to use
- Price
- $70.40
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
- Take the model out of the box. It ships flat.
- Twist it into the double-helix shape. It holds the shape once twisted.
- Set it in the stand so it stays upright, then explore the rungs by sight or touch.
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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 (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.