A rectangular blue storage box for a tactile learning kit, with a label showing rows of teal circles on a purple background.

Tactile Ionic Bonding Kit: UEB

by American Printing House for the Blind

$299.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions A parent, teacher, or aide can set this up from instructions in under an hour. It works best when an adult first learns the lesson and the labels, so it needs a little preparation. It doesn't need a clinical assessment or custom fitting, so guided setup fits.

What it is

Summary

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

This kit gives students a hands-on way to learn how ionic bonding works. Soft, flexible foam pieces stand in for ions, and you fit oppositely charged ions together to see how a bond forms. The pieces carry UEB (Unified English Braille) labels, so a student who reads braille can follow the lesson by touch. It's meant for students who learn science best through touch, including those who are blind or have low vision. It's a teaching model rather than a standalone lesson, so a teacher or family member will want to plan how to use it.

Getting it

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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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$299.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$299.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Unpack the foam pieces and read through any included instructions or teacher materials so you know what each piece stands for.
    2. Handle the pieces by touch first. Check that the braille labels make sense before the student uses them.
    3. Plan a short activity: match positive and negative ions, then fit them together. Allow about 20 to 30 minutes for the first session.

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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