Early Braille Trade Books: Rigby PM Platinum Edition Kit 1, UEB Contracted
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified July 3, 2026 · classified July 6, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · July 6, 2026
This is a set of early-reader trade books transcribed into Unified English Braille (UEB) contracted format, drawn from the Rigby PM Platinum Edition literacy series — a popular leveled reading program used in early elementary classrooms. Contracted braille uses abbreviations and shorthand to represent common letter combinations, so this kit is intended for students who have already learned basic braille and are ready to move into fluent reading practice. Each book in the kit provides a braille equivalent of the same leveled text used by sighted peers, making it easier to keep a braille reader participating in the same reading program as their class. These are physical braille volumes, not digital files — they arrive ready to read without any additional equipment. Note that APH has listed this kit as discontinued due to supply chain issues, so availability may be limited or subject to delay.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Open the kit and hand the appropriate leveled book to the student — no setup required. - With professional help
- A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) should confirm the student is ready for UEB contracted braille before introducing this kit.
- TVI selects the appropriate level within the kit to match the student's reading progression.
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 6, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.