SQUID Tactile Activities Magazine: Issue 6
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified June 9, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 9, 2026
SQUID (Skills Quarterly Using Interesting Designs) is a tactile activities magazine from APH designed for readers who are blind or have low vision. Each issue contains recreational activities — puzzles, games, and exploratory exercises — rendered in tactile graphics and braille, giving students and adults a way to engage with print-style activity content through touch rather than sight. This is a standalone physical magazine — no device or software required — though it works best for someone already developing tactile literacy skills, ideally with some familiarity with reading tactile graphics. This is a discontinued product, so availability is limited to existing stock; buying now means no guarantee of future issues in the series.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Open the magazine and begin exploring tactile activities by touch — no setup required. - With professional help
- A teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) can use issues as structured instructional tools within a tactile literacy curriculum.
- Pairing with a TVI or orientation specialist helps learners build the tactile discrimination skills needed to get full value from the activities.
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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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 June 9, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.