Picture Maker Geometric Textured Shapes
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
A set of hook-backed geometric shapes with distinct textures, designed to expand the shape library for the Picture Maker: Wheatley Tactile Diagramming Kit. Students and users with visual impairments use the shapes to build tactile diagrams — math figures, spatial layouts, concept maps — that can be read by touch. This is an accessory, not a standalone product; it requires the Wheatley Kit to be useful. The variety of textures is the key feature, since differentiation between shapes in a tactile diagram depends on surface contrast rather than color.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Attach hook-backed shapes to the loop-surface board from the Wheatley Kit — shapes adhere on contact. - With professional help
- A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or orientation and mobility specialist typically integrates these shapes into lessons on geometry, diagramming, or spatial reasoning.
- Expect introductory use within existing tactile literacy or math instruction 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.
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.