Tactile Graphics Kit: Areal Pattern, Number 3 Plate
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 27, 2026 · classified July 1, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · July 1, 2026
This is a single replacement plate from APH's Tactile Graphics Kit, specifically the Areal Pattern Number 3 plate — a raised-surface sheet used to create textured backgrounds and area fills in tactile diagrams. It's designed for teachers and specialists who produce tactile graphics for students who are blind or have low vision, providing a consistent raised pattern when paper or film is pressed over it using a tactile graphics tool. This is a replacement part, not a standalone kit — it only functions as part of the full Tactile Graphics Kit (catalog number 1-08851-00). If you're ordering to replace a worn or lost plate, confirm the catalog number matches your existing kit before purchasing.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Insert the plate into the tactile graphics production tool from the existing kit and use as before — it's a drop-in replacement. - With professional help
A teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) or AT specialist typically uses these plates as part of a tactile graphics production workflow for students with visual impairments.
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 27, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on July 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.