Low Tech Classroom Devices

Blind students can use a variety of low-tech devices and materials for improved access to the general curriculum. The list below offers some assistive technology solutions. The Resource section describes more sources.

Writing

 

 

  • Desk Slates and Styluses
  • Stylus
  • Freund Long Hand Writing Kit
  • Thermo-Pen
  • Perkins Brailler

Paper

  • Embossed line graph sheets
  • Braille Paper for Perkins Brailler
  • Braille Computer Paper

 

Reading

 

Raised Line Drawings

  • Quick Draw Paper™
  • Tactile Marking Map
  • Spot'n Line Pen
  • Embossed line graphs
  • Thermo-Pen with Flexi Paper
  • Fuse Machine

Labels

  • IBI Clear Plastic
  • Word Association Braille Labels
  • Feel + Peel Stickers
  • VOILA - VOIced LAbels Recognizer

Raised Line Drawings

Why use Raised Line drawings?
Blind students must have opportunities to explore shapes, maps and other concepts of design in order to:

  • Produce simple maps,
  • Allow children to draw,
  • Practice handwriting,
  • Make graphs, and
  • Teach beginning tactual skills.

The following aids and devices help to provide these opportunities:

  • Quick Draw Paper™
  • Tactile Marking Map
  • Spot 'n Line Pen
  • Embossed line graphs
  • Thermo-Pen with Flexi Paper
  • Fuse Machine

 

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