Teaching Touch Kit
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026
The Teaching Touch Kit is a hands-on curriculum resource designed to build tactile discrimination skills in young children who are blind or have significant visual impairments — the foundational ability to read raised-line graphics and braille depends on these skills. It guides parents and teachers through structured activities that encourage children to actively explore objects and surfaces with their hands rather than withdrawing from unfamiliar textures. The kit is a complete, self-contained set of materials and activity guides, not a single toy or device. Children who are tactually defensive or simply haven't had systematic tactile exploration experience are the primary audience, and the kit works well in both home and school settings — though the activity sequence makes most sense when someone has read through the guide first rather than diving in at random.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Open kit and review included activity guide before beginning sessions. - With a guide
- Read through the structured activity sequence in the guide to understand progression.
- Follow the guided activity order across multiple sessions — plan for several weeks of regular use to work through the full curriculum. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
- With professional help
- A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or orientation and mobility specialist can help sequence activities to match the child's current tactile readiness level.
- Consult a TVI if the child shows strong tactile defensiveness — occupational therapy input may also be appropriate before beginning.
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
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.