A square pink vibrating pad with a glossy vinyl cover and a thin black cord extending from one corner.

Vibrating Pad with Adapter

by American Printing House for the Blind

$75.27, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The pad is simple, but it is only one piece of a switch-and-power setup. How well it works depends on picking the right routines and switch access for the child. That is why a professional's guidance is recommended, even though a family could connect the parts alone.

What it is

Summary

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

This vibrating pad gives a child a vibration to feel through touch, and it is built for sensorimotor routines that use touch and body awareness for learning. It is water repellent and works with switch control, so the child can start the vibration themselves. It isn't a complete kit: you'll pair it with APH's Power Select for AC power, or with the Select Switch and DC Supplement Adapter for DC power. It is designed to be used with routines described in APH's Sensing and Learning.

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.

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Where to get it

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$75.27

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$75.27
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Connect the pad to the Power Select for AC use, or to the Select Switch with the DC Supplement Adapter for DC use.
  • With a guide
    1. Read the routines in APH's Sensing and Learning to see how the pad fits into a sensorimotor activity.
    2. Test the switch and pad together before the first session so the child gets a clear, reliable vibration. Allow about 15-30 minutes.
  • With professional help
    A teacher of students with visual impairments, an OT, or a similar specialist can help choose the right routines and decide how the child will use the switch. Plan a short consult, then ongoing check-ins as the routines change.

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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