Giant Textured Beads: Smooth Yellow Rectangle
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified July 3, 2026 · classified July 5, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · July 5, 2026
This is a single replacement bead — specifically the smooth yellow rectangle — for APH's Giant Textured Beads set, a tactile learning tool designed for young children with visual impairments. The full bead set helps early learners explore shape, texture, and size through touch, building foundational tactile discrimination skills used in pre-braille readiness. This listing is just the one bead, not the full set; it's meant for programs or families who've lost or damaged a piece from the original kit (catalog number 1-03790-00). At under $6, it's an affordable replacement, but it has no standalone instructional value — you need the rest of the set and a structured activity plan for it to mean anything.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Out of pocket
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What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Drop the replacement bead back into the existing Giant Textured Beads set — no tools or assembly required.
Getting it
Many states lend devices like this for free trial periods — find your state's AT lending program.
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 July 3, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on July 5, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.