Jerry Johns Basic Reading Inventory, Braille
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 braille edition of a widely used informal reading inventory, adapted for students who read braille. Teachers use it to assess oral reading accuracy, reading rate, and comprehension across a range of grade levels — from pre-primer through high school — using word lists and leveled passages presented in braille. This is a professional assessment tool, not a student workbook; it's used by teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs) or reading specialists to identify instructional reading levels and plan braille literacy instruction. The kit includes braille stimulus materials for the student and presumably a print teacher's manual for the examiner. At $241, this is priced for school or district purchase, and it's most valuable when administered by someone trained in both literacy assessment and braille reading behaviors.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Braille student materials are ready to use as printed/embossed — no assembly required. - With professional help
- A Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or literacy specialist administers the inventory using the teacher's manual.
- Familiarize yourself with the scoring conventions for braille reading (e.g., tracking errors, finger-use patterns) before the first assessment session.
- See manufacturer support resources for detailed 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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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.