Tactile Graphics Kit: Areal Pattern, Number 4 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 4 plate — a thermoformed or embossed surface used to teach students how to read and interpret raised area patterns on tactile graphics. It's designed for blind or low-vision students learning to decode the texture-based conventions used in tactile maps, charts, and diagrams. This plate is a spare part, not a standalone teaching tool — it only makes sense as a replacement within the larger Tactile Graphics Kit (catalog number 1-08851-00), which provides the full instructional sequence. If you need the complete kit rather than just this component, order the full kit instead.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Slot this plate into the existing Tactile Graphics Kit in place of the original Number 4 plate — no tools or setup needed. - With professional help
A teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) uses this plate within structured tactile literacy instruction; replacement is straightforward once the teacher knows which plate is missing or worn.
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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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.