A refreshable braille display screen showing black background with white dotted text and braille characters beneath it.

Flip-Over Concept App for the Monarch: Textures

by American Printing House for the Blind

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Setup with instructions The app is free and needs no special training, but it has to be added to a Monarch first. A parent or teacher can follow the written steps to install it and start the first activity in a short session. A professional isn't needed, though a teacher of students with visual impairments can help fit the activities to a child's learning goals.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This free app for the Monarch builds tactile literacy through games and hands-on exploration of interactive textures. It gives children who read by touch a playful way to practice noticing and comparing what they feel. You'll need a Monarch, APH's dedicated tactile device, to run it, so it works as a learning activity on hardware you already have, not a standalone product.

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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Where to get it

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Make sure your Monarch is set up and ready to use.
    2. Find the app through the Monarch and install it, following the steps in the manufacturer's guide.
    3. Open the app and try the first activity together with the child. Plan on about 20-30 minutes to get comfortable.

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.

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