TactileView
by American Printing House for the Blind
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What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
TactileView is Windows software for making tactile graphics, which are raised-line images that can be felt by touch. You use it to create and edit those graphics yourself, then share them with others. It also works with the Monarch, so your finished graphics can move over to that device.
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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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.
Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Addresses
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Professional guidance helps
- Price
- $595.00
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
Install the software on your Windows computer and open it to start exploring the editor. - With a guide
- Work through the manufacturer's training materials to learn how to build and edit a tactile graphic.
- Send a practice graphic to the Monarch to check the connection works. Plan on an hour or two to feel comfortable.
- With professional help
A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or tactile graphics specialist can help you choose graphics that suit the reader and plan how they fit into lessons. A session of an hour or so is a good start.
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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: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.