APH Light-Touch Perkins Brailler
by American Printing House for the Blind
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What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
The APH Light-Touch Perkins Brailler is a manual braille writer that needs less finger pressure on the keys than a standard Perkins Brailler, so typing is faster and easier on the hands. It's a good fit for a braille learner or user who tires when pressing stiff keys, or who wants smoother, quicker writing. This is a stand-alone mechanical machine, so it doesn't connect to a computer or show braille on a screen.
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
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Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Type
- Addresses
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Setup with instructions
- Price
- $1,049.00
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
Unpack the brailler and place it on a flat, stable table or desk. - With a guide
- Load a sheet of braille paper by following the manufacturer's loading steps, and check that it feeds and lines up correctly.
- Practice a few lines to get used to the lighter key pressure. Most people can do this within about 30 minutes.
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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 (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.