(Louis) Big Ideas Math (Braille)
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 the Big Ideas Math textbook series transcribed into braille, produced by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and distributed through the Louis accessible textbook database. It gives students who are blind or have significant low vision access to the same math curriculum used in mainstream classrooms — covering the concepts, problems, and explanations in tactile braille format. It's a complete braille textbook set, not a digital file or an add-on; the student reads it directly like any braille text. At $2,508, this is a substantial materials cost, but it's Federal Quota eligible, meaning schools serving students with visual impairments can often obtain it through their state's APH quota funds rather than paying out of pocket.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Student reads braille volumes directly — no setup required for the braille materials themselves. - With professional help
- A Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) should coordinate the Federal Quota order through the state's APH quota allocation.
- The TVI verifies the correct edition matches the classroom curriculum and organizes volume distribution for the student.
- See APH's Louis database and Federal Quota resources for ordering instructions.
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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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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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.