InvisiBoard
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 InvisiBoard is a two-sided board — one white, one black — designed to reduce visual background clutter when working with students who have Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). CVI is a brain-based visual condition where busy backgrounds interfere with a child's ability to detect and process objects, so placing materials against a plain, high-contrast surface dramatically improves what they can actually see. This is a low-tech, standalone tool; you place it on the table or hold it up behind an object or activity, and the visual noise disappears. It won't replace a CVI specialist's assessment, but it's a straightforward tool that teachers and parents can implement immediately once they understand which background color works best for a given child — that determination really does benefit from guidance from a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) or CVI specialist.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Place the board on a work surface or hold it behind objects, choosing the white or black side based on what reduces background distraction for the student. - With professional help
A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or CVI specialist can assess which contrast color and placement approach works best for the individual student's CVI profile — typically determined within one or two observation sessions.
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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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.