Ruler: 1-Foot Braille English Measurement
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
A 12-inch ruler molded in plastic with braille markings for inch measurements, designed for students or adults who are blind or have low vision and need to measure independently. The included caliper slide helps the user locate a specific measurement with more precision than fingertip feel alone. This is a complete, ready-to-use tool — no setup, no power, no pairing. Standard rulers rely entirely on printed markings, so this fills a real gap for anyone who can't read print scales; the tradeoff is that it covers only English (imperial) measurement, so metric tasks require a separate tactile tool.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Remove from packaging and use immediately — braille markings and caliper slide are ready to use without any configuration.
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 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.