A top-down view of the two blue boxes included in the SENSEable STRIPS kit. In colorful graphic text, the label reads "SENSEable STRIPS Stick-on Tactile Lines." Graphic representations of the textured strips are positioned around the word "STRIPS" like rays of sunshine. Below the text is an illustration of two yellow and blue butterflies on either side of four red geometric flowers.

SENSEable STRIPS

by American Printing House for the Blind

$879.00

Professional guidance helps The strips themselves are simple to handle, but creating tactile graphics that are actually useful and legible by touch requires knowledge of tactile graphic design conventions. A TVI or trained educator significantly improves outcomes. No professional is strictly required to physically apply the strips, but the professional_recommended tier reflects the meaningful gap between someone who just sticks strips on paper versus someone who applies them with intent and expertise.

Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026

SENSEable STRIPS is a large collection of adhesive-backed tactile strips in multiple textures and line patterns, designed for creating raised-line graphics, adapted maps, diagrams, and learning materials by touch. The set comes with over 2,200 strips in 17 different line/path configurations plus multiple colors, giving teachers, vision specialists, and AT professionals raw material to build custom tactile representations of almost anything. This is a supply kit, not a finished product — someone still needs to design and assemble the tactile graphics for a specific learner. The sheer variety makes it versatile, but building effective tactile graphics takes skill; results depend heavily on the creator's understanding of tactile graphic design principles, so having a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) involved makes a real difference.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
ComplexityProfessional guidance helps
Price$879.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab
VerifiedJune 15, 2026
ClassifiedMay 23, 2026 · confidence: high
VendorAmerican Printing House for the Blind ↗

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Open the kit and begin applying adhesive strips to paper or other flat surfaces to create tactile lines, paths, or shapes.
  • With a guide
    1. Review APH tactile graphics guidelines or BANA standards to understand effective layout and texture conventions.
    2. Plan the graphic (map, diagram, chart) before applying strips — sketch on paper first.
    3. Apply strips to create the finished tactile graphic; allow adhesive to set before use. Budget 30–60 minutes per complex graphic.
  • With professional help
    1. A Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) or O&M specialist should guide graphic design choices to ensure tactile readability for the intended student.
    2. Expect initial consultation of 1–2 sessions to establish conventions and create a reusable library of graphics. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

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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$879.00

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How to Fund This

Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.

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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; last verified June 15, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 23, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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