A braille slate with a black perforated cover attached to a spiral-bound white paper pad, shown with a blue T-shaped stylus.

Janus Interline Braille Slate with Saddle-Shaped Stylus

by American Printing House for the Blind

$7.63, see price history

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Setup with instructions The slate is simple to unpack and use, but writing braille by hand is a skill that has to be taught. A family member or teacher with a guide or tutorial can get someone started in a short session, so guided setup fits better than self-serve.

What it is

Summary

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

The Janus slate is a small plastic braille writing tool that lets you write on both sides of a standard 3 x 5 inch index card without taking the card out. It has 11 lines with 19 cells per line, and the card slides in through a notched opening on one 3-inch side. The saddle-shaped stylus comes with it and attaches to a small hole in one corner, so it stays with the slate. At about 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, it's a pocket-friendly way to jot quick braille notes, labels, or flash cards. You'll need index cards, which are not included.

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.

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Where to get it

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$7.63

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$7.63
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Attach the included stylus to the small hole in the corner of the slate.
    2. Slide a 3 x 5 inch index card in through the notched opening on the open 3-inch side.
  • With a guide
    1. Learn how to punch braille dots with a slate and stylus. Dots are written in mirror image, so a short lesson or tutorial helps a lot.
    2. Practice on spare cards until the dot spacing feels steady. Expect a few sessions before the writing is comfortable.

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.

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