American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.

PO Box 6085
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085
United States
Telephone: 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.
Fax: 502-899-2274.
Web: http://www.aph.org.
Email: sales@aph.org.

Products manufactured by American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. 18-INCH FLEXIBLE RULER (MODEL 1-03050-00)

   The 18-Inch Flexible Ruler, model 1-03050-00, is a tactile, braille, and large print ruler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This flexible plastic ruler allows tactual and visual measurement of flat or curved surfaces. It has raised lines in quarter-inch increments and numbers in braille and large print. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 47 x 4 centimeters. COLOR: Ruler is white with black lines.

2. 19-RING KREBS BINDER (MODELS 1-04240-00, 1-04250-00, & 1-04260-00)

   The 19-Ring Krebs Binder, models 1-04240-00, 1-04250-00, and 1-04260-00, is a braille binder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 19-ring binder is made of heavy-duty board covered with water-resistant imitation leather. The binder holds 11.5 x 11 inch 19-hole punched braille paper, and comes in three sheet capacities: 60 sheets (1-04240-00), 80 sheets (1-04250-00), or 105 sheets (1-04260-00). The 19-ring binder assembly consists of a metal back plate, heavy-gauge metal rings, and a locking pin. OPTIONS: Krebs Locking Pins, pack of 120 (1-04271-00, $5.00). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 11.5 inches.

3. 1-FOOT BRAILLE RULERS: ENGLISH MEASUREMENT RULER (MODEL 1-03070-00) & METRIC-ENGLISH MEASUREMENT RULER (MODEL 1-03100-00)

   1-Foot Braille Rulers are tactile rulers designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. There are two versions: An English Measurement Ruler, model 1-03070-00, and a Metric-English Measurement Ruler, model 1-03100-00. Both rulers are made of molded plastic. On the English Measurement Ruler, inches and fractions are indicated by raised lines. Braille figures are located at inch divisions. On the Metric-English Measurement Ruler, one-centimeter and 1/2 centimeter intervals are indicated by raised lines, opposite English-measurement scale. Braille numbers identify 2-centimeter increments. OPTIONS: A caliper slide, model 1-03090-00, is available for accurate measurement. Calliper slides are available in packages of five and fit either ruler. DIMENSIONS: Rulers are 1.5 inches wide and 0.25 inch thick, tapering to 1/16 inch at reading edges.

4. 30-CENTIMETER FLEXIBLE RULER (MODEL 1-03031-00)

   The 30-Centimeter Flexible Ruler, model 1-03031-00, is a tactile, braille, and large print ruler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This flexible plastic ruler allows tactual and visual measurement of both flat and curved surfaces. Centimeters are indicated with raised black lines, and even numbered marks are labeled in both braille and large print. These rulers are sold in packages of five. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 30 x 3 centimeters.

5. ABACUS BASIC COMPETENCY: A COUNTING METHOD (MODELS 7-00219-00 & 5-00219-00)

   "Abacus Basic Competency: A Counting Method," by Susan M. Millaway, is an instructional manual designed for teaching skills in performing the four basic math operations on the abacus to children and adults who are blind or have low vision. It comes in a large print edition, model 7-00219-00, and a braille edition, model 5-00219-00. The braille edition is 102 pages. This manual employs both instruction and exercises to teach abacus skills, using the Counting Method rather than traditional indirect methods. Advantages of the Counting Method include its comparability to the way sighted children learn to count and add, and the simplicity of its rules.

6. ABC'S OF BRAILLE (MODEL 5-00200-00)

   ABCs of Braille, by Bernard Krebs, model 5-00200-00, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille textbook provides a simplified introduction to the characters and rules of English braille. The plan and layout of instructional materials are designed to assist both the teacher and the student.

7. AIDS FOR TEACHING BASIC CONCEPTS OF SENSORY DEVELOPMENT (MODEL 7-02250-00)

   Aids for Teaching Basic Concepts of Sensory Development, model 7-02250-00), is a handbook containing perceptual training activities for children who are blind or have low vision or multiple disabilities. This print handbook discusses sensory development concepts, and provides guidance for professionals on perceptual training activities. Hand skills are one of its principal topics. Introduced are various shapes and sizes: small, medium and large circle, similiar and different triangles, containers which hold various small items which produce different sounds when shaken. There also is information about how to build the appropriate item under discussion along with a one page summary of the purpose for which the item is constructed.

8. ALUMINUM DIAGRAMMING FOIL (MODELS 1-04120-00, SHEET 1-04090-00

   Aluminum, 0.005 inches thick and sprayed on one side with an off white flat paint which will readily accept drawings made by pencil or ink. After design has been penciled in, the foil can be embossed using the tools in the Tactile Graphics Kit, 1-08840-00. Can be used for Braille. The roll (model 1-04120-0, $45.26) is 11 inches wide and approximately 150 feet long. Also available in 11 by 11 inch sheets (model 1-04090-00, $15.20), 30 per pack.

9. ANALOG CLOCK MODEL (MODEL 5-82700-00)

   The Analog Clock Model, model 5-82700-00, is a teaching clock designed for use in teaching time concepts to children who are blind or have low vision. This teaching clock has braille and raised large print markings on its face, its hands are easily rotated, and the minute and hour hands are synchronized like those of an actual, functioning clock.

10. APH EMBOSSED GRAPH SHEETS (MODELS 1-04052-00, 1-04055-00, 1-04053-00, & 1-04054-00)

    Graph paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches comes 50 to a package. Standard 100 pound manila sheets are embossed with horizontal and vertical lines of small Braille dots and are designed for use by transcribers and or students. Coordinate axes are represented as solid lines.

11. APH EMBOSSED GRAPH SHEETS (MODELS 1-04056-00, 1-04057-00, & 1-04058-00)

    100 pound manila sheets are embossed with horizontal and vertical lines of small Braille dots and are designed for use by transcribers and/or students. Coordinate axes are represented as solid lines. 11 1/2 inches by 11 inch packages of 50.

12. APH FRICTION PAD KIT (MODEL 1-03190-00)

    The APH Friction Pad Kit, no. 1-03190-00, is designed for use with braille slates to reduce the noise of the stylus and to prevent marring of surfaces, and with other devices that tend to slip while in use. The kit consists of 3 assorted sizes of self adhesive, plastic foam strips.

13. APH GLUE DOWN RULE (MODEL 1-03081-00)

    The APH Glue Down Rule, model 1-03081-00, is a tactile rule designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This brass ruler has raised lines at 1/8 inch intervals. It can be bonded to sewing machines, band saws, cutting or drawing boards, etc. This ruler is sold in packs of five. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 0.01 x 12 x 0.5 inches.

14. APH INSIGHTS ART CALENDAR

    The APH Insight Art Calendar is a large print and braille calendar designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This annual calendar includes months, days, holidays, and moon phases and is designed for desk or wall placement. Text and numbers are in both large print and Braille, and each month features art work by visually impaired artists.

15. APH NUMBER LINE DEVICE (MODEL 1-03480-00)

    The APH Number Line Device is a tactile aid for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It has ten interchangeable vinyl line segments with black raised lines and dots at intervals. Forty plastic cylinders serve as pegs and/or interlocking bars. Numerals are in braille and print. The base allows two line segments to be used at once. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Base measures 6.5 x 24.5 inches.

16. APH SIGNATURE GUIDE (MODEL 1-03530-00)

    The APH Signature Guide, model 1-03530-00, is an aluminum signature guide designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This guide aids people who are visually impaired in writing their signatures. The aluminum frame has an opening with an elastic band; the band provides a guide for writing and flexes to allow for the descenders of letters. The frame also has a rubber backing to prevent slipping. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 4.5 x 2.25 inches with a window of 3.5 x 1 inches.

17. APH SOUNDPAGE (MODEL 6-77505-00)

    The APH SoundPage, model 6-77505-00, is a digital recorder designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This recording device can provide sound effects, music, or messages to accompany storybook text for young readers. The basic set includes two digital recording devices and a thermoformed plastic page slotted to hold up to three devices. The plastic page fits into the 3-ring binder of any On The Way to Literacy storybook (see separate entry). Each device is able to record, store, and play back an eight-second message, sound clip, or sound effect. The child and teacher or parent can create their own sound-effect scheme, deciding on what effects would best augment the story and when they should be played. The scheme might call for a sound to be used at a specific point or throughout the story. The included User's Guide contains suggestions for using the device as a part of story reading and suggests other uses it at home or in the preschool classroom. OPTIONS: Additional digital recording device (model 6-77505-01).

18. APHONT

    APHont is a low vision font designed for use by readers with low vision. It embodies characteristics that have been shown to enhance reading speed, comprehension, and comfort for large print users. The APHont Suite consists of Regular, Bold, Italic, and Italic Bold fonts. Features include more even spacing between letters; higher crossbars; no serifs; wider letters; heavier letters; underslung "j" and "q"; more open letters; and larger punctuation marks.

19. APPLE IIGS OWNER'S GUIDE: DISK EDITION

    The Apple IIGS Owner's Guide: Disk Edition is an ASCII text version of Apple Computer, Inc.'s Apple IIGS Owner's Guide on a single disk for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The disk contains a manual-reading program, permitting the user to read the entire guide with a speech synthesizer. The user may also print a large type or Braille copy of the text. Information on the about the Apple IIGS includes: setting up the machine and booting up the system; formatting disks and using application programs; and saving, printing and editing files, etc. For speech output, Textalker text to speech software is included on the disk. The program comes on a 3.5 inch disk with start-up sheets in large type and Braille. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple IIGS computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Requires Apple IIe, IIc, IIc+ or IIGS computer with at least 128K RAM and a 3.5 inch disk drive. For voice output, a speech synthesizer is required.

20. ARMADILLO ARMY (MODELS D-03400-00 & D-03400-ED)

    Armadillo Army is an educational game program and visual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This educational maze game helps students who are visually impaired practice necessary skills such as lateral eye movements, vertical eye movements, searching skills, timing skills, visual discrimination skills, peripheral detection skills, eccentric viewing skills, and eye-hand coordination. The arcade-style game has bright, large graphics for players with low vision, along with meaningful and directive sound elements that give blind players the opportunity to practice listening and discrimination skills. The game takes place in a maze, where Tex, a humanoid with a ten-gallon hat, gains points by gathering up cactus jelly, jewels, and jalapeno peppers while keeping away from blue armadillos which roll at random throughout the maze. When Tex gets enough points, he accumulates power with which he can send out a zapping ray from his finger to zap armadillos and make them disappear. As the player reaches higher levels of difficulty, he/she must also avoid a Texas tornado which threatens to gather up all the goodies as well as Tex. If Tex gets through all nine levels, he wins. The game can be played by a single player or two players. The game program is available on CD-ROM (model D-03400-00) or through electronic distribution (model D-03400-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP or later operating system; 500 MegaHertz (MH) processor; 64 megabytes (MB) RAM (random access memory); Internet Explorer 5.01 or later; sound card and speakers; CD-ROM drive 14 MB of hard disk space.

21. ART HISTORY THROUGH TOUCH AND SOUND SERIES (MODELS 1-09003-00, 1-09002-00, 1-09004-00, & 1-09001-00)

    The Art History Through Touch and Sound Series is a series of multimedia textbooks designed to teach art appreciation and art history to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each title in the series includes a Diagram Manual with printed images of artworks and corresponding tactile representations; cassette tapes that guide users through the tactile diagrams; and an accessible Teacher's Supplement on a personal computer (PC)-formatted floppy disk, containing the text of the audio narrative, art appreciation activities, and guidelines for incorporating art into the core curriculum. Titles in the series include The Building Blocks of Art, model 1-09003-00; The Art of Ancient Egypt, model 1-09002-00; African Art, model 1-09004-00; and European Modernism: 1900-1940, model 1-09001-00. OPTIONS: A braille version of the Teacher's Supplement is available separately.

22. BASIC MAP READING CONCEPTS: MAP STUDY II (MODEL 1-01120-00)

    Basic Map Reading Concepts: Map Study II, model 1-01120-00, is map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training program presents 30 map reading concepts in three areas: location and direction; finding corners; and diagonal, vertical, and horizontal movement. This program includes 13 sequential lesson plans in print, and three plastic relief maps with contrasting colors designed to introduce area, linear, and point symbols.

23. BASIC TACTILE ANATOMY ATLAS (MODEL 1-08845-00)

    The Basic Tactile Anatomy Atlas, model 1-08845-00, is a tactile graphics set for anatomy designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This two-volume set of thermoformed graphics provides a comprehensive overview of the human body. It features illustrations of major groups and systems, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. The thermoforms have braille and print labels and brief braille descriptions. An instruction manual in regular print is included. OPTIONS: A replacement instructional manual is available separately.

24. BEGINNER'S ABACUS (MODEL 1-03180-00)

    The Beginner's Abacus, model 1-03180-00, is an abacus designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This abacus is a counting frame that helps reinforce beginning mathematical concepts such as one-to-one correspondence, counting, place value, addition, and subtraction. It also introduces basic abacus terms such as "set" and "clear." It consists of a rectangular frame with felt backing and two rods, with nine large beads sliding on each rod. This abacus comes with a print manual. OPTIONS: Print and braille editions of the manual are available separately. COLOR: The frame is black, the felt backing is dark red, and the beads are white.

25. BEGINNER'S WRITING PAPER

    White, 50-pound, standard finish paper is printed with black ink on 8 1/ 2 by 11 inch sheets. Paper is padded and comes in packages of approximately 100 pages. Assists in the instruction of manuscript and cursive writing. Six different models available; Lower Case Manuscript ( 50 sets of the alphabet); Lower case cursive (33 sets of the alphabet); Upper case manuscript (33 sets of the alphabet); Upper case cursive (25 sets of the alphabet); Plain with 11 inch lines (100 sheets) and Plain with 8 1/2 inch lines (100 sheets).

26. BOLD LINE GRAPH SHEETS (MODELS 1-04061-00, 1-04062-00, 1-04063, 1-04064-00, & 1-04065-00)

    Designed for the use of the partially sighted. Major unit lines are 0. 030 inches wide and subunit lines are 0.015 inches wide. Comes in packages of 100 sheets. 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

27. BOLD LINE LETTER-WRITING PAPER (MODELS 1-04811-00 & 1-04821-00)

    Bold Line Letter-Writing Paper is bold line writing paper designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has bold black lines printed on white paper without margins, and comes in pads of 500 sheets. Paper is unpunched. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 8.5 with 7/16 inch line spacing (model 1-04811-00) or 9/16 inch line spacing (model 1-04821-00).

28. BOLD LINE NOTEBOOK PAPER (MODELS 1-04791-00, 1-04801-00, 1-048510-00, 1-04861-00)

    Bold Line Notebook Paper, models 1-04791-00, 1-04801-00, 1-048510-00, and 1-04861-00, is bold line paper designed for use by individuals with low vision. The sheets have bold black lines printed on white paper with left margines. Paper is sold in 500 sheet packages and comes in unpunched pads or loose sheets punched for a three ring binder, with a line spacing of 7/16 inch or 9/16 inch. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches.

29. BOLDLINE SPIRAL NOTEBOOK (MODEL 1-04825-00)

    The Boldline Spiral Notebook, model 1-04825-00, is a bold line notebook designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral notebook has 100 sheets of bold line paper. DIMENSIONS: Paper is 8.5 x 11 inches with 9/16 inch line spaces. COLORS: Cover color is a "surprise" color; if more than one notebook is ordered, the cover color will be the same for all notebooks in the order.

30. BOOK PORT PLUS

    The Book Port Plus is a digital talking book player and MP3 player designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This small device incorporates an audio book player, an accessible MP3 player, a clockand a voice recorder and player in one unit. The Book Port Plus contains a Wi-Fi chip, USB port, SD card port (up to 32 gigabytes [GB]), stereo microphone and headphone jacks, and a built-in speaker and microphone. One SD card is included. The USB can be used to connect to a computer to manage content; a CD with the Book Transfer software, documentation and a free book is included. This product can read digital talking books from National Library Service (NLS), including both downloaded titles and titles sent in the mail on a cartridge; digital talking books from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) (downloaded from their website or ordered on CD); digital talking books from Bookshare.org; audio books from Audible.com; text-based books downloaded from various websites; or books scanned by the user with optical character recognition software. The unit must be authorized through RFB&D or NLS to play recordings from these organizations, and the user must have an account to use Bookshare.org. The Book Port Plus supports a variety of file formats, including Word, text, and HTML as well as Daisy, including 2.x and 3.x audio and text formats. The Wi-Fi capability also allows the user to play internet radio or download podcasts. Ear buds, short and long USB cables, and a carrying pouch are also included. OPTIONS: An optional USB-powered CD-ROM drive is available from commercial vendors to play the CDs directly from the Book Port Plus. DIMENSIONS (LxWxD): 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.06 inches. POWER: The Book Port Plus has a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. An AC adapter, 100-240 Volt, 50-60 Hertz, with a braille label is included, and the device also can be charged via USB. COMPATIBILITY (for Book Transfer software): For use with Apple Macintosh or IBM PC or compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (for Book Transfer software): Windows 2000, XP or Vista, or Mac OS X. WEIGHT: 3.9 ounces. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty.

31. BOOK WIZARD READER (MODELS D-03531-00 & D-03531-ED)

    Book Wizard Reader is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This progam allows the user to read digital talking books using a PC sound card and speakers. It supports all the media types covered by the DAISY (Digital Audio Information System) Consortium's Digital Talking Book 3.0 specifications, including audio only, text only, and synchronized text and audio. The program can be used to create digital talking books in DAISY 3.0 format, and it provides full reading, control, and navigation capabilities for DAISY 2.02 talking books, although it does not support creating DAISY 2.02 books. The program is available on CD-ROM (model D-03531-00) or through electronic distribution (model D-03531-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 300 megaHertz (MHz) processor; Windows 98 or Windows 2000 or later operating system; 96 megabytes (MB) RAM; 20 MB disk space for software and an additional 700 MB for high-quality speech; Internet Explorer 4.01 or later; sound card and speakers; CD-ROM drive.

32. BRAILLABLE LABELS AND SHEETS (MODELS 1-088710-00, 1-08872--00, 1-08873-00, 1-08874-00, & 1-08875-00)

    Braillable Labels and Sheets are braille labeling sheets designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These clear, blank self-adhesive labels can be brailled and used to label items around the home, school, and office. The labels come in a variety of packages and sizes. Pre-cut, peel-off labels that accommodate braille lines 15 cells wide come in two sizes, Large and Small. Two lines fit on the small labels and four lines fit on the large labels. The Small Label Pack (model 1-08872--00) includes 10 sheets with 18 labels per sheet. The Large Label Pack (model 1-08873-00) includes 10 sheets with 10 labels per sheet. Full-Size and Pin-Fed Sheets offer more room for brailling and can be cut to the desired size. A printed SimBraille sheet is included with each package to assist in determining size and placement. Model 1-08874-00 includes 15 full-size sheets; model 1-08875-00 includes 30 continuous (pin-fed) sheets; and the Assorted Label Pack (model 1-08871-00) includes five large label sheets, five small label sheets, 10 full-size sheets, and 30 pin-fed sheets. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The small labels are 0.95 x 3.87 inches; the large labels are 1.75 x 3.875 inches; full-size and pin-fed sheets are 11 x 8.5 inches.

33. BRAILLE / PRINT PROTRACTOR (MODEL 1-04115-00)

    The Braille/Print Protractor, model 1-04115-00, is a braille and large print protractor designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 180- degree half circle protractor has bold large type numbers and braille dots to mark the degrees. Two braille dots mark ten-degree increments, while a single braille dot marks the five-degree increments. This protractor features a "wand," a long, flat piece which is pointed at one end and anchored on a pivot at the center of the protractor. When the pointed end of the wand is aligned with a certain degree measurement, the corresponding angle is created by the wand and the bottom edge of the protractor. Print and braille instructions are included.

34. BRAILLE ALPHABET AND NUMBER CARD (MODEL 1-04020-00)

    The Braille Alphabet and Number Card, model 1-04020-00, is a braille alphabet and number card designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This card can be used to increase the awareness of braille among print readers. It presents the alphabet, numbers, and selected punctuation signs in braille and in regular type. A simple sentence in Grade 1 braille is included to allow for translation practice.

35. BRAILLE CODE RECOGNITION MATERIALS: STUDENTS' KIT (MODEL 1-03240) & TEACHERS' KIT (MODEL 1-03250)

    Braille training materials to increase speed and accuracy in recognition of contractions, word signs and short-form words in braille. The Kit provides materials for five students: Braille booklet of 5 print sets, BCR lists 1-20; print copy of Directions for BCR Lists; print booklet of BCR Exercises; braille booklet of BCR Exercises; print copy of Percentage Accurate Conversion Table; Braille Progress Charts. The Teacher's Kit consists of a 30-minute instructional cassette, 2 sets of practice/assessment packets (five copies each), 10 sets of handouts 16; Leader's Guide; 10 Evaluation Forms.

36. BRAILLE CONNECTION: A BRAILLE READING AND WRITING PROGRAM FOR FORMER PRINT USERS (MODELS 7-11100-00 & 5-11100-00)

    Braille Connection: A Braille Reading and Writing Program for Former Print Users is a braille tutorial program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program guides adult and teenage former print readers from tactual discrimination to Grade 1 Braille, which corresponds to print, and then through Grade 2 Braille, the standard code for braille books and magazines. The instructional program is designed to be used under the supervision of a qualified braille teacher. The program is available as a Print Kit (model 7-11100-00) or a Braille Kit (model 5-11100-00). OPTIONS: Items available separately include Braille in Brief (model 5-17100-00); Chart of Braille Contractions (model 5-17110-00); Braille Connection Teacher's Edition, Print (model 7-11101-00); Braille Connection Teacher's Edition, Braille (model 5-11101-00); Braille Connection Student Workbook, Uncontracted Braille (model 5-11103-00); Braille Connection Student Workbook, Contracted Braille (model 5-11104-00); Braille Connection Student Practice Book, Uncontracted Braille (model 5-11105-00); Braille Connection Student Practice Book, Contracted Braille (model 5-11106-00); Braille Connection Student Mentoring Manual, Print (model 7-11102-00); and Braille Connection Student Mentoring Manual, Braille (model 5-11102-00).

37. BRAILLE CONTRACTION SHEETS (MODELS 5-35960-00 & 7-35960-00)

    Braille Contraction Sheets are pamphlets designed for use in teaching braille to individuals who are blind or have low vision. These pamphlets contain many of the common Grade 2 braille units, including contractions, word signs, short-form words, punctuation, and composition signs. OPTIONS: Available in braille (5-35960-00) or print (7-35960-00).

38. BRAILLE DATEBOOK

    The Braille DateBook is a braille notebook designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This planner comes with 250 sheets of punched blank filler paper for brailling appointments or other information, together with tabbed plastic calendar pages for organizing the filler pages. The notebook's binder holds 100 pages, including calendar pages and other tabbed pages, and features a Velcro fastener, a slate pocket on the inside front cover, and a stylus pocket on the inside spine. The notebook opens from the top to make it easier to use in narrow spaces. The binder's slate pocket holds many types of nineteen to twenty-two cell slates (not included), such as the American Printing House 19 Cell, 6-Line Slate (1-00083-00), 4X6 Interpoint Slate (1-00088-00), or four-line post card slate (1-00110-00 and 1-00180-00). The notebook also comes with blank plastic tab sheets to use in creating sections for addresses and other information; a saddle-shaped stylus (1-00120-00); and a booklet in print and braille with setup suggestions. Tabs are made of plastic and will not hold braille, but they can be labeled with Dymo tape or other labeling material. OPTIONS: Replacement calendar pages; additional filler paper and tabs (1-07897-00, $10.00). DIMENSIONS (LxW): Filler paper is 4 x 6 inches.

39. BRAILLE NOTEBOOKS, 3-RING (MODELS 1-04320 & 1-04380-00)

    Braille Notebooks, 3-Ring, are made of heavy-duty board and covered with water proof vinyl. The metal binders contain three rings for holding approximately 100 pages of braille paper. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12 inches ($7.10), 11 x 11 inches ($6.50), and 11.5 x 11 inches ($6.50). COLORS: Binder colors are blue, turquoise, and green.

40. BRAILLE OUTLINE MAPS (MODELS 1-01600-00 THROUGH 1-01611-00)

    Braille Outline Maps, models 1-01600-00 through 1-01611-00, are tactile maps designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. These maps of the United States are inexpensive and consumable, so teachers can mark them appropriately for the lessons of the day. There are ten different types of maps embossed on 80 pound braille paper. One map is of the 48 continguous states and bordering areas of Mexico and Canada. Another map is an overview map which depicts all of North America including Greenland, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, the continental U.S., Mexico, the West Indies and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The other maps are regional sections of the United States broken into Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska and Hawaii. Each map has an insert which shows the region's location in relation to the continental U.S. Regional maps are the same scale in relation to each other. On all maps, states are outlined with a dotted line, countries are outlined with a single solid line, and country borders are depicted with a double solid line. All maps include a scale of miles and latitude and longitude lines. Maps are sold in a set containing one of each of the ten maps or they are sold individually in packages of ten copies of a single map. DIMENSIONS: Maps are 17 x 15 inches.

41. BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER'S KIT: MATH (MODEL 1-01400-00)

    The Braille Transcriber's Kit: Math, model 1-04100-00, is tactile graphics set for math designed to be used by teachers of students who are blind and by transcribers of braille mathematics texts. It is a collection of embossed drawings of figures frequently occurring in elementary math textbooks, enabling transcribers to create braille math texts more quickly and easily. The master sheets included in this tactile graphics set contain five each of the following raised-line drawings: rulers, number lines, protractors, unlabeled thermometers, labeled thermometers, clock faces, 0.5-inch grids, 5/8-inch grids, and 0.75-inch grids. Also included is a page in print giving the details of each embossed sheet. The embossed master sheets can be thermoformed by teachers to provide multiple copies of figures. DIMENSIONS (HxW): Master sheets are 11.5 x 11 inches. COLOR: The figures are embossed on white braille paper.

42. BRAILLE WORLD ATLAS (MODEL 5-06000-00)

    The Braille World Atlas, model 5-06000-00, is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This one-volume atlas has 37 maps with descriptions, including maps of the solar system, the seasons, continents, oceans, countries, and the regions and states of the United States.

43. BRAILLEWRITING DOT BY DOT (MODELS 5-17400-00 & 7-17400-00)

    Braillewriting Dot by Dot is a braille writing program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This training program provides instruction in writing braille with either a braillewriter or a slate and stylus. The kit includes a Teacher's Manual with ten basic lessons in each writing method and three Beyond the Basics lessons; an Exercise Cassette with dictation exercises; an Alphabet Etc. braille reference sheet; and a Peg Slate and Big Cell teaching device for the slate. The kit is available with a print Teacher's Manual (model 7-17400-00) or a braille Teacher's Manual (model 5-17400-00). OPTIONS: All items in the kit are available separately.

44. BRAILON PLASTIC, 3-HOLE PUNCH or 19-HOLE PUNCH

    Brailon Plastic Paper is plastic braille notebook filler paper available in 3-hole punch (no. 1-04690-00) or 19-hole punch (no. 1-04630-00). DIMENSIONS: Both the 3 and the 19-hole punch are 11.5 x 11 inches (500 sheets).

45. BRAIN QUEST BRAILLE / LARGE TYPE EDITION (MODELS 6-17000-00, 6-17001-00 6-17002-00 & 6-17003-00,

    Brain Quest Braille/Large Type Edition is a braille and large print educational game designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. Four braille/large print editions of this quiz game are available, with 1,000 questions in the areas of Science (model 6-17000-00), American History (model 6-17001-00), English (model 6-17002-00), and Geography (model 6-17003-00). Each model includes a deck of cards with questions and answers, and a score card set consisting of two reusable, brightly colored, tactile and audible scorekeeping devices.

46. BRANNAN CUBARITHM SLATE & CUBES (MODELS 1-00320-00 & 1-00330-00)

    The Brannan Cubarithm Slate, model 1-00320-00, and Cubes, model 1-00330-00, together form a tactile aid for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. The slate is a rubber frame with a 16 by 16 grid of nests that hold small plastic cubes. The cubes are numbered zero through nine in braille, with no print. Each cube represents one digit. Students can use the slate to represent arithmetic problems, including long division and multiplication of large numbers. The cubes (picture not shown) come in a set of 100. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The frame measures 8.75 by 9 inches.

47. BRIGANCE DIAGNOSTIC COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF BASIC SKILLS - STUDENT BRAILLE EDITION (MODEL 5-00000-00)

    The Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills - Student Braille Edition, model 5-00000-00, is a braille assessment evaluation test designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This is a braille version of the Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills (Green), Revised 1999, a criterion-referenced inventory designed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of children from pre-kindergarten through grade nine in selected skills areas. The skill areas assessed in the inventory include general readiness, speech, listening, word recognition grade placement, oral reading, reading comprehension, word analysis, functional word recognition, spelling, writing, reference skills, graphs and maps, math grade placement, numbers, number facts, computation of whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, percents, time, money, U.S. measurement and geometry, and metrics. This braille basic skills inventory is designed to be used in conjunction with the print edition of the inventory. The 23 subtests of the inventory are grouped into 14 braille modules in this braille version, which also comes with tactile representations of diagrams used in the inventory; large print and braille Teacher's Notes, with ideas for alternative assessment methods for each module; and a braille rule for use with math subtests. OPTIONS: Large three-ring binder for organizing the modules. Modules are also available separately.

48. BRIGANCE DIAGNOSTIC INVENTORY OF EARLY DEVELOPMENT - APH TACTILE SUPPLEMENT (MODEL 5-17681-00)

    The Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development - APH Tactile Supplement, model 5-17681-00, is a set of braille and tactile test materials designed to make the Brigance Diagnostic Inventory (Yellow), Revised 1991, an assessment evaluation test, accessible to children who are blind or have low vision. The Brigance Diagnostic Inventory (Yellow), Revised 1991, is a criterion-referenced, self-directed inventory designed to assess the level of mastery of selected skills in children from birth through kindergarten. The skills assessed by the inventory include preambulatory motor skills and behaviors, gross motor skills and behaviors, fine motor skills and behaviors, self-help skills, speech and language skills, general knowledge and comprehension, social and emotional development, reading readiness, basic reading skills, manuscript writing, and basic math. This supplement is designed to be used in conjunction with the print edition of the inventory. It provides tactile materials for items on the inventory which involve visual stimuli, together with directions and suggestions for alternative procedures for children who are blind or have low vision. The supplement also includes labels for marking the print edition of the test, indicating the pages for which alternative procedures are provided in the supplement, and five student Developmental Record Books that can be used to note assessments completed and to record results.

49. BRIGHT LINE READING GUIDE (MODELS 1-03060-00 & 1-03061-00)

    The Bright Line Reading Guide is a line marker designed for use by individuals with low vision. This tool can be placed over text to highlight, eliminate glare, and promote maximum contrast. The guide provides a black reference line that helps the reader keep his or her place on the page. The guide is three-hole punched for placement in a binder, and can be cut to any size. Each guide comes in a vinyl protective pouch. DIMENSIONS: 10 inches long. COLORS: Yellow (model 1-03060-00) or pink (model 1-03061-00).

50. BRIGHT SIGHTS: LEARNING TO SEE KIT (MODEL 1-08130-00)

    Bright Sights: Learning to See Kit, model 1-08130-00, is a visual stimulation and visual training activity designed for use by children with low vision. It contains fluorescent materials designed to stimulate residual vision and develop visual efficiency in young visually handicapped and multihandicapped children. The materials are graded in 2 levels: Sensory Level is a set of fluorescent materials designed to stimulate a child's initial visual interest and to help them develop visual discrimination skills. The second stage, Perceptual Level, develops visual perception and discrimination. Brightly colored materials are used to creatively encourage learning. The kit includes a guidebook containing guidelines and activities which can be used to design visual stimulation and developmental programs for preacademic students; 23 brilliant colored fluorescent items for both activity levels; a fluorescent quilt; a high contrast form board; a pegboard with multicolor pegs and bright colored blocks; fluorescent materials for constructing teacher and student made items; a solid black slant board for high contrast work; and a Flicker light. OPTIONS: Items available separately include the Sensory Level (1-08140-00) and Perceptual Level (1-08150-00) fluorescent materials; Guidelines (7-17710-00); and Flicker Light (1-08160-00).

51. BROWN GLAZE PAPER, 3-HOLE PUNCH

    Brown Glaze Paper, 3-hole Punch, is braille heavy-weight notebook filler paper. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches (150 sheets), 9 x 12 inches (125 sheets), 11 x 11 inches (115 sheets), or 11.5 x 11 inches (110 sheets).

52. BROWN SLATE AND STYLUS (MODEL 1-00170-00)

    The Brown Slate and Stylus, no. 1-00170-00, is designed for writing Braille for individuals who are visually impaired. The slate's back can be opended to allow for reading the Braille without having to remove the paper from the frame. The slate is made of metal and features 4 lines of 28 cells each. DIMENSIONS: 8 3/8 x 2.25 inches.

53. CARD CHART KIT (MODEL 1-03550-00)

    The Card Chart Kit, model 1-03550-00, is a braille flash card holder designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This product is designed to hold the 3.5 x 2 inch braille and large print flash cards sold by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), such as Expanded Dolch Word Cards, Grade 2 Braille Cards, and Math Drill Cards (see separate entries). The flash card holder is a chart board with holes for hanging and a corner cut for orientation. Up to five cards can be inserted into each of six high contrast slots. The holder comes with 90 blank cards that can be marked by users. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 19.5 x 12.25 inches. COLOR: Black and yellow.

54. CARRYING CASE WITH SHOULDER STRAP (MODEL 1-07010-00)

    Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap. Designed specifically for the 4 Track Cassette Recorder, Model 3-5194A (1-07110-00). Black vinyl casing has front pocket space for accessories and tapes; adjustable shoulder strap with movable cushioned pad; and hook/loop closures on the case and front pocket.

55. CASSETTE CIRCULATION / STORAGE CONTAINER (MODELS 1-02620-00 & 1-02630-00)

    The Cassette Circulation/Storage Container is a talking book mailing container designed for use by indivduals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This plastic container can be used to mail talking book cassettes. Models are available to hold either four (model 1-02620-00) or six (model 1-02630-00) cassettes. Snap-shut plastic straps hold the box closed. On the front there is a slot that holds an address card. The back is embossed with "Free Matter for the Blind or Handicapped."

56. CHANG TACTUAL DIAGRAM KIT (MODEL 1-03130-00)

    The Chang Tactual Diagram Kit, model 1-03130-00, is a tactile map skills training kit designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile aid enables teachers of orientation & mobility and other curricula to construct diagrams and maps using brightly colored plastic pieces that adhere to a dark felt board covered with hook and loop material. The kit includes flat geometric forms in 27 different shapes and sizes (104 total), a print instructoral guidebook, and a carrying case. OPTIONS: Copy of print instructional guidebook (model 7-21900-00). COLORS: Plastic pieces are yellow; the felt board is black.

57. CHILD SIZE ULTRAVISOR (MODEL 1-08171-00)

    Designed to protect the eyes of the visually impaired student during training activities performed under black light, a form of ultraviolet light. It provides almost total blockage of ultraviolet light, while permitting visible light to pass through. This allows special fluorescent materials to retain their "glowing" appearance. It is sized for a child and made of white cotton, trimmed in blue with adjustable headband. Ninety-eight percent of the ultraviolet light is blocked by the visor shield which is made of unbreakable plastic treated with clear blocking dye. Minimum circumference of visor is 13 inches, maximum is 21 inches.

58. CHILD-GUIDED STRATEGIES FOR ASSESSING CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAFBLIND OR HAVE MULTIPLE DISABILITIES (MODEL 1-31001-00)

    Child-Guided Strategies for Assessing Children Who are Deafblind or Have Multiple Disabilities, model 1-31001-00, is an instructor training program designed for use by teachers of children who are deaf-blind or have multiple disabilities. This interactive CD-ROM demonstrates strategies and techniques for assessing and teaching children with multiple disabilities through the use of video clips, questions pertaining to the video clips, discussion, and relevant literature. Comprehensive assessments of two children are presented, and the viewer can design an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the two children through an interactive question and answer format. Also included in the CD-ROM is an index of many terms pertaining to deafblindness and multiple disabilities. Each term is defined, explained in depth, and illustrated by video clips. The CD-ROM includes 12 full text articles by Dr. Jan van Dijk and colleagues. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM-compatible computers require Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 or later operating system; Pentium processor; 16 megabytes (MB) RAM; CD-ROM drive; minimum 640 x 480 pixel 256- color display (higher resolution recommended); Sound Blaster compatible sound card; and a standard keyboard and mouse. Macintosh computers require Mac OS 7 to 9 operating system; Power PC processor; 16 MB RAM; 800 x 600 pixel screen; 16-bit color; and a CD-ROM drive.

59. CLASSROOM CALENDAR KIT (MODELS 1-18970-00 & 1-18973-00)

    The Classroom Calendar Kit is a tactile and braille calendar designed for teaching time concepts to children who are blind or have low vision. This large wall calendar includes a raised-line grid and removable plastic labels for the year, names of the months, days of the week, and numerals one through thirty-one, as well as holiday and weather symbols. The high-contrast labels are also marked in braille. In addition to the time concepts of year, month, week, and date, the calendar can be used to teach directional concepts such as top, bottom, left, and right, and recognition and sequencing of numerals. Instructions are included in large print and on audio cassette. OPTIONS: English (model 1-18970-00) or Spanish (model 1-18973-00) edition. COLOR: The grid is blue with black grid lines. Labels are yellow (year, month, and week) or white (numerals) with black letters.

60. CLOCK FACE SHEETS IN BRAILLE (MODEL 1-03111-00)

    Clock Face Sheets in Braille, model 1-03111-00, are tactile clockfaces designed for use in teaching time reading skills to children who are blind or have low vision. Each sheet has four braille clock faces embossed on manila transcribing paper. Hands can be added to these blank clock faces. Sheets are three-hole punched and come in packs of 25. DIMENSIONS (HxW): Sheets are 11.5 x 11 inches.

61. CLOCK FACE WITH RAISED PRINT AND BRAILLE NUMBERS (MODEL 1-03120-00)

    The Clock Face with Raised Print and Braille Numbers, model 1-03120-00, is a tactile clockface designed for teaching clock skills to children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile clockface displays time in braille and raised print, and by the position of the clock hands. Hour and minute hands of the plastic clock face are synchronized like those of mechanically driven clocks. DIMENSIONS: The clock face is 7 inches in diameter.

62. COLLEGIATE BOLDLINE SPIRAL NOTEBOOK (MODEL 1-04826-00)

    The Collegiate Boldline Spiral Notebook, model 1-04826-00, is a bold line notebook designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral notebook has a heavy-duty cover and 75 sheets of bold line paper inside. DIMENSIONS: Paper is 8.5 x 11 inches with 7/16 inch line spaces. COLOR: The cover has a marbled design.

63. CONCISE HERITAGE DICTIONARY (MODEL C-10800-00)

    American Heritage Dictionary in print and audio cassette formats. 5 book volume contains 55,000 words on 55 cassettes. All words are indexed in tape content for easy location. Cassettes are labeled in braille and large print. Recorded on 4 tracks at 15/16 ips, can be used with APH recorder/player and NLS player.

64. COVERS FOR BRAILLE DOCUMENTS (MODELS 1-04010-01 & 1-04010-02)

    Covers for Braille Documents are braille binders designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. They can be used to bind braille books and other braille documents. These 19-hole punched covers work with 19-ring comb binding or twin loop binding, and can be used to bind tractor-feed, manila, or Brailon 19-hole papers. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11.75 x 11 inches. The binders accept pages measuring 11.5 x 11 inches.COLORS: Royal blue (model 1-04010-01) or clear frosted (model 1-04010-02).

65. CRAFTY GRAPHICS STENCIL EMBOSSING KIT (MODEL 1-08844-00)

    The Crafty Graphics Stencil Embossing Kit, model 1-08844-00, is a tactile drawing kit designed for creating tactile graphics for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit contains stencils, embossing tools, and other items needed to create tactile graphics by dry pressure embossing. The kit contains nine brass stencils, including block letters, geometric, and bold plaid stripe stencils; eight stenciling tools, including a stylus with medium and large tips, a serrated tracing wheel, and a standard braille signage stencil; twenty whole object stencils, including stencils for apple, teddy bear, heart, etc.; a stenciling accessories pack, with items such as a soft wire screen, foam pads, and a clear vinyl sheet; bold line graph paper with a 0.25-inch grid; and a wooden braille eraser. The kit also comes with a carrying case and a guidebook with instructions regarding techniques for creating tactile graphics. The guidebook comes in large print and on a floppy disk formatted for a personal computer (PC). OPTIONS: A braille version of the guidebook is also available. DIMENSIONS: Bold line graph paper is 8.5 x 11 inches.

66. CRANMER ABACUS (MODEL 1-03150-00) & COUPLER (MODEL 1-03160-00)

    The Cranmer Abacus, model 1-03150-00 is an abacus designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a 13-rod soroban abacus with a frame made of high impact plastic and beads formed of rigid polyvinyl plastic. The Coupler, model 1-03160-00, is a cadmium plated, spring steel coupling device that can be used to link two abacuses together. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Frame measures 6 1/8 by 3 9/32 inches. Beads are approximately 5/16 inch in diameter.

67. DESK BOARD WITH 27 CELL BRAILLE SLATE AND LARGE HANDLE STYLUS

    The Desk Board with 27 Cell Braille Slate and Large Handle Stylus are designed for braille writing for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 27-cell per line slate provides a stiff, flat writing surface. The board is made of durable white plastic and the slate is made of metal. A hinged clamp at the top of the board holds the paper in position. Small round pegs are mounted on the black of the slate and fit into the grooves on both sides of the board. After the first four lines of writing are completed, the hinged slate, which overlays the paper, is opened toward the user moved to the next section of the paper. Each piece of paper fits up to 28 lines of braille.

68. DESKTOP READING STAND (MODEL 1-03220-00)

    The Desk Top Reading Stand, model 1-03220-00, is an adjustable bookholder designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable desk top reading stand holds reading material at a proper position for individuals with low vision. This wooden stand has a book shelf that can be moved from left to right, adjustable page clamps, and a built-in carrying handle. DIMENSIONS (HxW): Top surface measures 23.75 x 18 inches. WEIGHT: 9 1/8 pounds.

69. DIGITAL CLOCK MODEL (MODEL 1-03126-00)

    The Digital Clock Model, model 1-03126-00, is a tactile teaching clock designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This teaching model of a digital clock has three rotating wheels with braille and raised numerals that may be manually adjusted to any time. This non-functioning model may be used to teach basic time concepts, contrast digital and analog clocks, or introduce travel schedules or time/distance tracking. Its housing is plastic with non-skid rubber feet. DIMENSION (LxW): 8 x 9 centimeters. COLORS: Black housing and white rotating wheels with black numerals.

70. EFFECTIVE USE OF OBJECTS: A PROCESS CENTERED INTERVENTION (MODEL 7-35500-00)

    Effective Use of Objects: A Process Centered Intervention, model 7-35500-00, is a problem solving program designed for use by parents and professionals teaching problem solving skills to children with cognitive or learning disabilities who are blind or have low vision. This program helps individuals develop task-oriented behavior that is self-regulating. It focuses on the kinds of problem solving skills that encourage the functional use of objects. The first section stresses task orientation and exploration of the physical properties of objects. Section two addresses skills related to using objects in work sequences at a more advanced level.

71. EMBOSSED PENCIL WRITING PAPER (MODEL 1-04560-00)

    Writing paper for the blind. Standard, white braille paper, 8 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches, embossed with heavy guide lines. Available in pads of 165 sheets.

72. EXPANDED DOLCH WORD CARDS (MODEL 1-03560-00)

    Expanded Dolch Word Cards, model 1-03560-00, are braille language flash cards designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. These braille flash cards have words on both sides in braille and print, with one side featuring grade 1 braille and the other side featuring grade 2 braille. A corner cut provides orientation. Words include pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, and common verbs. Some cards feature a drawing corresponding to the word. The cards can be used by a teacher to drill and assess a student's ability to read words in grade 2 braille and to spell words in grade 1 braille. Thirty blank cards are included to allow the teacher to add words. The set also comes with indexing tabs and a storage box. DIMENSIONS (HxW): The cards are 2 x 3.5 inches.

73. EZ TRACK ADDRESS BOOK (MODEL 1-07910-00)

    The EZ Track Address Book, model 1-07910-00, is a large print address book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This large print address book holds 208 names and addresses in a three-ring binder with large alphabetic tabs. OPTIONS: Additional name and address insert refill pages (model 1-07911-00).

74. EZ TRACK CALENDAR

    The EZ Track Calendar is a large print appointment book and calendar designed for use by individuals with low vision. This calendar provides a systematic and organized way for individuals with low vision to keep track of appointments, dates, bills, holidays, and other monthly, weekly, or daily events. Each large print page is produced in 60-point type and enumerates and has space for four days of the month, with enough room to write notes and appointment times. The calendar also has month-at-a-glance and week-at-a-glance sections. Months are separated by tabbed divider pages that outline the holidays and special events during each month. A colorful folder to hold invoices and receipts is also included. The calendar is bound in a three-ring binder with a full-color cover image of a butterfly.

75. EZ TRACK FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPER (MODEL 1-07920-00)

    The EZ Track Financial Record Keeper, model 1-07920-00, is a large print financial organizer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This large print system helps the user to keep track of financial information, including banking accounts, credit cards, utilities, income taxes, insurance, mortgages, loans, and investments. The system includes labeled pages, tabbed dividers, three storage folders, a large print check register, a 20/20 pen (see separate entry), a storage pouch, and a user's guide. OPTIONS: Replacement check register two-pack (model 1-07920-01); replacement insert pages (model 1-07920-02).

76. EZ TRACK MEDICAL RECORD KEEPER (MODEL 1-07930-00)

    The EZ Track Medical Record Keeper, model 1-07930-00, is a large print medical information organizer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This organizer has large print forms for keeping track of medical invoices, notes, medications, and medical history. Pages are stored in a three-ring binder. Large alphabet tabs help the user to find categories. Tab categories are: Medical Insurance; Medical Invoices; Medical Notes; Medical History (illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations, and surgeries); Medications (prescription and non-prescription); Physicians (directory, specialists, visits). OPTIONS: Additional insert pages are available.

77. FEEL 'N PEEL STICKER KIT (MODEL 1-08843-00)

    The Feel 'N Peel Sticker Kit, model 1-08843-00, is a set of tactile, braille, and large print labels designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes more than 2,300 stickers, including more than 1,200 point symbol stickers, more than 200 smiley/frowny face stickers, 200 reward statement stickers, and more than 600 braille/print alphabet stickers. The stickers come in sheets, and are made of durable plastic in bright, translucent colors. They can be used by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision to mark student work. OPTIONS: Point symbol, smiley/frowny face, reward statement, and braille/print alphabet stickers are also available separately.

78. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS: TWIST, TURN AND LEARN (MODEL 1-08420-00) & TEACHER'S GUIDEBOOK (MODEL 7-40400-00)

    Fine Motor Development Materials: Twist, Turn, and Learn, model 1-08420-00, is a fine motor training kit designed for use by infants who are blind or have low vision. The kit contains eight specially designed modules to attract child's attention with bright colors and ringing bells. For assisting young visually impaired and multihandicapped children in developing and refining fine motor functions. These items help develop skills like reaching-grasping, raking or whole hand use, pincer grasp, wrist rotation, searching technique, palmar grasp, and visual-motor and visual-perceptual coordination. Eight modules consist of: Fun Flowers mounted with multicolored flowers and bells. Clown Pull is a colorful clown face. Pulling on the nose or bow tie causes bell to sound; Rattles are variously shaped, multicolored rattles that are mounted inside the module on 2 rods; Happy Airplane contains picture of cheerful airplane. When propeller is spun, bell chimes; Bell Chime is mounted with circular disk. It is rotated by handle, causing bell to ring; Spinner with Overlays has 4 brightly colored geometric patterns on 2 discs designed to be overlaid on module's spinner; Hook/Loop Pull is 2 colorful strips of hook/loop material with handles for grasping and Hidden Pocket has an elastic cloth pocket for hiding objects. Also included is set of straps designed to be threaded through holes in back of each module for hanging on playpens or cribs. Comes with teacher's guidebook (also available separately) along with carrying bag.

79. FLOPPY BRAILLE BINDER (MODEL 1-04295-00)

    The Floppy Braille Binder, model 1-04295-00, is a braille binder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These plastic three-ring binders hold 11.5 x 11 inch braille sheets and have an inside pocket. COLOR: One each of green, blue, and yellow.

80. FOLDRITE LETTER FOLDING TOOL (MODEL 1-08009-00)

    The FoldRite Letter Folding Tool, model 1-08009-00, is a letter folding frame designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities or who are blind or have low vision. This letter folding frame is designed to aid in folding 8.5 x 11 inch paper with a neat and professional appearance. The device consists of two hinged plates made of durable plastic. Letters can be tri-folded by placing the paper between the plates and and folding the frame twice. This frame can also be used to create strips of blank braille paper that fit into a business size envelope.

81. FORMBOARD WITH REMOVABLE HANDS (MODEL 1-03700-00)

    Formboard with Removable Hands, model 1-03700-00, is a form board and spatial orientation activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision or cognitive disabilities. This form board has a base with incised left and right hand shapes and removable hand pieces. The tops of the hand pieces are smooth and the bottoms are textured. This activity promotes orientation to left and right hand positions and texture recognition. Print instructions are included. COLOR: Base is light gray and removable hand pieces are black.

82. FRACTIONAL PARTS OF WHOLES (MODEL 1-03290-00)

    Fractional Parts of Wholes, model 1-03290-00, are tactile aids for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. The set includes one work tray; three form boards with one, two, and three recesses; and four circle figures, one whole and the others divided into halves, thirds, and fourths. These tactile aids introduce fractions in a concrete manner. The thickness of the circles is greater than that of the form board recesses for easy identification. DIMENSIONS: Circles are 3 inches in diameter. COLOR: Form boards are white, and circles are red.

83. FREUND LONG HAND WRITING KIT (MODEL 1-03330)

    The Freund Long Hand Writing Kit is a tactile script letter guide designed to teach cursive writing to individuals who are blind or have low vision. The main purpose of this kit is to teach students how to write their signature. Some of the concepts that are introduced are: how to hold a pen, pencil or crayon; the importance of good posture; left to right direction of handwriting; baseline and upper and lower areas where letters are formed; basic handwriting strokes; how letters are connected; and basic punctuation smbols. The kit consist of: a manual in both print and braille, which includes many raised line examples of letters and letter shapes; a workbook containing incised shapes and letters for tracing with a pencil eraser; a tactile marking mat, which is a plastic screen-patterned writing surface to be used with a crayon for creating tactile markings; and a pad of special soft paper with embossed lines designed to fit over the writing surface. OPTIONS: Paper and Tactile Marking Mat are also sold separately.

84. GAME KIT (MODEL 1-08440-00)

    The Game Kit, model 1-08440-00, is a collection of tactile game parts designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes common board game parts that can be used to adapt commercial games, or to create new games. Parts include three generic game boards that can be marked with shapes, textures, letters, or words; tactile/visual dice with a shaker and dice tray; tactile/visual board game playing pieces; card holders; and a spinner with tactile overlays. The kit also comes with a handbook describing almost 100 games that can be played with the parts.

85. GAME OF SQUARES (MODEL 1-08430-00)

    The Game of Squares, model 1-08430-00, is a tactile board game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Playing board is divided into 16 small squares. Sides and markers are included. Players alternate placing sides on the board to enclose a small square. When a player completes a square, he or she claims it with a marker and places the next side. The player who has claimed the most squares at the end of the game is the winner.

86. GEOMETRIC FORMS (MODEL 1-03410-00)

    Geometric Forms, model 1-03410-00, are tactile aids for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. These tactile aids for math introduce primary level students to the shape of a circle, square and triangle. The kit includes three plane figures, four solid figures, and a plastic sheet illustrating the three shapes in high contrast raised lines. COLOR: Plane and solid figures are yellow. Plastic sheet is white with black raised line.

87. GEOMETRY TACTILE GRAPHICS KIT (MODEL 1-08841-00)

    The Geometry Tactile Graphics Kit, model 1-08841-00, is a tactile graphics set for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. The set includes 52 thermoformed raised-line drawings depicting concepts, figures, and relationships that are covered in nearly all geometry textbooks. The tactile graphics in this set provide advantages over braille textbook graphics in that they are large enough for students to measure with rulers or protractors, and they incorporate some features to make measurement easier. This tactile graphics set comes with two protractors, a teacher's guide in print and braille, and a three-ring binder.

88. GIANT TEXTURED BEADS (MODEL 1-03780-00)

    Giant Textured Beads, model 1-03780-00, are a perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This activity introduces a variety of concepts, including shape, color, and texture. It also assists in the development of muscular and eye-hand coordination. The set includes 12 painted wooden beads in three shapes: cube, rectangular solid, and cyclinder. The shapes have three textures: smooth, striped, and grid. A bead stringer and instructions in print are included. OPTIONS: The bead stringer, model 1-03790-00, is available separately.

89. GOIN' ON A BEAR HUNT - MOVING AHEAD STORYBOOK SERIES (MODEL 6-77903-00)

    Goin' On a Bear Hunt - Moving Ahead Storybook Series, model 6-77903-00, is a braille book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This braille book is part of a series that introduces symbolic representation, raised line illustrations, and text. Students explore tactile illustrations with varying levels of detail; track varying types of lines and intersecting lines; encounter tactile symbols, simple keys, and maps; discover braille words embedded in the graphics and locate the same word in the text. This title is based on the popular children's "chant story," retold with tactile illustrations by Suzette Wright. In the process of looking for the bear, the student follows a tactile line through the "tall grass," up a "hill," across a "bridge," around a "pond," through the "woods," etc. At the end of the book, a fold-out map displays all the places in sequence, so the child can practice tactile and comprehension skills by retelling the story. The book comes with a large print reading guide. OPTIONS: Braille version of reading guide (model 6-77907-00).

90. GORE READING STAND (MODEL 1-03210-00)

    The Gore Reading Stand, model 1-03210-00, is an adjustable bookholder designed for use by individuals with low vision for holding reading material at the proper distance, or by individuals with physical disabilities who have difficulty holding a book. This bookholder fastens to most table top surfaces by means of a clamp. Its jointed metal arm permits a wide range of adjustment. The bookholder is also easily disassembled for compact storage and carrying. DIMENSIONS (HxW): Bookrack portion is 16.25 by 10.5 inches.

91. GRADE 2 BRAILLE CARDS (MODEL 1-03561-00)

    Grade 2 Braille Cards, model 1-03561-00, are braille language flash cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These cards can be used to drill students on the braille literary code. The cards show the braille alphabet and numbers, punctuation and composition signs, one-cell whole-word and part-word signs, two-cell contractions, and short-form words. There are 247 flash cards in the set, including 26 cards with the braille alphabet on one side and large print on the other. The remaining flash cards have Grade 2 braille on one side and both Grade 1 braille and large print on the other. The set also includes eight blank cards, 30 indexing cards with tabs, and a storage box. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 2 x 3.5 inches.

92. GRANDSTAND PORTABLE READING EASEL (MODELS 1-03204-00 & 1-03204-00)

    The Grandstand Portable Reading Easel is an easel-style bookholder designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable reading stand is made of durable, waterproof material and is designed to be easy to lift, carry, and lock into position. The unit folds up when not in use. It has an adjustable shelf that can be raised and lowered to accommodate the height of the reader. Clips for holding book pages open are included. COLOR: Available in black (model 1-03204-00) or yellow (model 1-03204-00). DIMENSIONS (HxW): Top surface measures 15 x 14.5 inches. WEIGHT: 2 1/3 pounds.

93. GRAPHIC AID FOR MATHEMATICS (MODEL 1-00460-00)

    The Graphic Aid for Mathematics is a tactile aid for math designed for students who are blind or have low vision. It is used in the construction of graphs and other mathematical figures necessary for the study of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. It is particularly useful for coordinate geometry and for graphing algebraic equations. The aid consists of a cork board mounted with a rubber mat embossed with a 34 by 30 grid of 1/2 inch squares. Pins are inserted to mark coordinates, and connected with rubber bands to make straight lines. Flat spring wires between pins make circles or arcs. This tactile aid for math comes with three flat-spring wires, 14 push pins, and a supply of rubber bands.

94. GREEN-LINED WRITING PAPER FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS (MODELS 1-04831-00, 1-04869-00, 1-04872-00, 1-04841-00, & 1-4881-00)

    Green-Lined Writing Paper for Primary Students, is bold lined writing paper designed for use by students with low vision. The paper comes in "portrait" (models 1-04831-00, 1-04869-00, and 1-04872-00) or "landscape" (models 1-04841-00 and 1-4881-00) layout, and is either unpunched (models 1-04831-00 and 1-04841-00) or three-hole punched (models1-04869-00, 1-04872-00, and 1-4881-00). The paper comes in packages of 300 sheets. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 8.5 inches with 0.75-inch line spacing (models 1-04831-00 and 1-04869-00), 11 x 8.5 inches with 7/16 inch line spacing (model 1-04872-00), or 8.5 x 11 inches with 0.75-inch line spacing (models 1-04841-00 and 1-4881-00).

95. HANDBOOK FOR LEARNING TO READ BRAILLE BY SIGHT (MODEL 7-51450-00)

    Handbook for Learning to Read Braille by Sight, by Leland Schubert, model 7-51450-00, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers or parents of individuals who are blind or have low vision. This basic manual helps sighted teachers and parents to learn contracted (Grade 2) braille. The book is in regular print.

96. HANDS ON FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PRESCHOOLERS (MODEL 1-03260-00)

    Hands On Functional Activities for Visually Impaired Preschoolers, model 1-03260-00, is a functional skills activity kit designed for use by parents and professionals working with young children who are blind or have low vision. The activities in this kit are designed to help children develop skills such as concentration, hand and visual coordination, the ability to complete a cycle of activity, and socialization skills. The activities also help children develop a sense of order and a positive self-image. The kit includes a guidebook and a set of six plastic work trays. The guidebook details numerous activities using the trays and commonly available materials. Activities progress from tasks such as pouring beans to more complicated tasks such as preparing snacks.

97. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH THE CRANMER ABACUS (MODEL 1-30004-00)

    Hands-On Experience with the Cranmer Abacus, model 1-30004-00, is a math training program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It consists of a video and an accompanying booklet designed to familiarize students with the basic mathematical uses of the Cranmer abacus, including how numbers are represented and how the four arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) are performed.

98. HUNDREDS BOARDS AND MANIPULATIVES (MODEL 1-03105-00)

    Hundreds Boards and Manipulatives, model 1-03105-00, is a math training device designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It consists of two desk-size boards made of heavy plastic, the Grid Board and the Number Board, and hundreds of manipulative pieces. The Grid Board has a raised-line ten by ten grid with blank squares to which manipulatives can be attached. The Number Board also has a raised-line ten by ten grid, but its squares are preprinted with the numbers one through 100 in large print and Nemeth braille. This board serves as a reference to check work placed on the Grid Board, and can also be used for concept demonstration. The of manipulative pieces included with this set are made of tough plastic and backed with loop material for attaching to the Grid Board. There are two kinds of manipulatives: Numbers (one through 100) and four shapes. COLOR: The Grid Board is black. The Number Board is yellow with black raised grid lines and black numbers. Manipulatives are white, yellow, red, blue, and black, with numbers in contrasting colors.

99. IMPRESSOR BRAILLE BUSINESS CARD EMBOSSER (MODEL 1-03380-00)

    The Impressor Braille Business Card Embosser, model 1-03380-00, is a braille labeler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This business card embosser is similar to the stamp used by notary publics. It embosses up to four lines of braille on a standard 3.5 x 2 inch business card. The labeler is made of metal with an acrylic base for one-hand operation.

100. INDIVIDUAL CALENDAR KIT (MODEL 1-18971-00)

     The Individual Calendar Kit, model 1-18971-00, is a set of materials for making braille and tactile calendars, designed for use in teaching calendar skills to children who are blind or have low vision. Materials include twelve brightly colored embossed / bold line grid sheets, and paper labels showing the months, days of the week, and days of the month. Labels are marked in both large print and braille, with corner cuts for orientation.

101. INDIVIDUAL STUDY SCREEN (MODEL 1-03300-00)

     The Individual Study Screen or ISS, model 1-03300-00, is a projection screen designed for individual use by students with low vision to view filmstrips and other materials magnified on a screen up close. Student can view materials simultaneously with other students; if placed correctly, screen can magnify material up to 7 times. Clear acrylic frame. Image is projected from rear on frosted plastic insert. Rubber feet prevent slipping.

102. INDUCTION NECK LOOP (MODEL 1-07095-00)

     The Induction Neck Loop, model 1-07095-00, is a hearing aid accessory designed for use by individuals who are deaf blind. This device helps hearing aid users who are blind or have low vision to understand voices on talking books and other cassette tapes. This audio accessory enables telecoil-equipped hearing aids to directly receive a signal from a cassette tape recorder/player with a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, including those sold by the American Printing House for the Blind (see separate entries). The device works with most telecoil- ("t-switch" or "phone switch") equipped hearing aids, allowing the user to boost the volume of the auditory signal in order to listen without interference from background noise. This device comes with stereo and mono adapter plugs.

103. INSIGHTS ART HOLIDAY CARDS, ART BIRTHDAY CARDS, & ART NOTE CARDS

     InSights Art Holiday Cards, Art Birthday Cards, and Art Note Cards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Cards feature artwork by children or adults with vision impairments. The image is printed and embossed on the front of the card. Holiday cards include a message inside such as "Happy Holidays!" or "Wishing you a beautiful holiday season" in print and braille. Birthday cards include the message, "Happy Birthday!" in print and braille. Note cards are blank inside, but contain a braille insert describing the artwork. Cards come in packs of 10 cards (all one design or assorted) with envelopes.

104. INTELLITACTILES PRE-BRAILLE CONCEPTS (MODEL 1-08516-00)

     IntelliTactiles Pre-Braille Concepts, model 1-08516-00, are tactile keytop overlays designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The package includes seven tactile overlays that can be used with the IntelliKeys keyboard (not included, see separate entry), or as stand-alone "worksheets," to help young children develop tactile discrimination skills, shape recognition ability, and understanding of spatial/positional concepts. The overlays in this package include Texture Recognition 1, Texture Recognition 2, Four Shapes, Six Shapes, Nine Shapes, Texture/Shape Recognition, and Braille Cell. The overlays are accompanied by an interactive CD that has pre-recorded, child-narrated scripts which prompt the child to find a specific shape, texture, position, or braille dot. When the child responds to a question by depressing a key, the child is told whether or not the answer is correct. Written versions of the scripts are provided in the accompanying User's Guide (in both large print and braille) so that teachers or parents can utilize the overlays as tactile, stand-alone worksheets. OPTIONS: Additional copies of the User's Guide in Large Print (model 7-08516-00) or Braille (model 5-08516-00).

105. INTELLITACTILES STANDARD OVERLAY COMPANIONS (MODEL 1-08515-00)

     IntelliTactiles Standard Overlay Companions, model 1-08515-00, are braille keytop overlays designed to make IntelliKeys overlays (see separate entry) accessible to braille readers who are blind or have low vision. These durable clear-plastic tactile overlays slip under the edges of the IntelliKeys keyboard on top of the standard visual overlays. They feature braille markings and special tactile point symbols, and they align with the following IntelliKeys visual overlays: Alphabet Overlay; Basic Writing Overlay; Numbers Overlay; Arrows Overlay; Apple QWERTY Overlay; IBM QWERTY Overlay; and Setup Overlay. OPTIONS: User's Guides are available in braille (order numer 5-08515-00) and large print (order number 7-08515-00).

106. INTRODUCTION TO BRAILLE MUSIC TRANSCRIPTION (MODELS 6-75960-00 & 8-75960-00)

     Introduction to Braille Music Transcription, models 6-75960-00 & 8-75960-00, by Mary Turner De Garmo, is a manual for teaching braille music transcription for music students and musicians who are blind or have low vision. It is the text used by those studying to become certified music braille transcribers in the U.S. It gives detailed transcribing lessons with examples and exercises. The book is available in a four-volume braille edition (6-75960-00) or a 300-page, one-volume print edition (8-75960-00).

107. INVISIBOARD (MODEL 1-08541-00)

     The Invisiboard, model 1-08541-00, is a desktop screen designed for use by students with cortical visual impairment (CVI). This trifold board has a solid white, slick material on one side and a solid black, Velcro-compatible material on the other side. It can be set on a student's desk to block out distractions. The portable,lightweight board comes with a carrying case and orientation material in print and braille. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 30 x 48 inches. COLORS: White on one side, black on the other side.

108. KAUFMAN FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS TEST (K-FAST) - BRAILLE (MODEL 5-64500-00)

     The Kaufman Functional Academic Skills Test (K-FAST) - Braille, model 5-64500-00, is a braille assessment / evaluation tool designed for use to assess math and reading skills of children who blind or have low vision. This assessment is an individually administered test to determine the student's skills in applying knowledge of reading and arithmetic in a variety of real-life situations. Reading and arithmetic tasks on this test relate to everyday activities, such as understanding labels on drug containers, following directions in a recipe, budgeting monthly expenses, and making price comparisons. While the regular print version requires approximately 15 to 25 minutes to administer, the large print version will usually require 30 to 60 minutes administration time. The braille test package includes a regular print version of the K-FAST Manual, a supply of individual test records, an Administrator's Manual in braille, and two easel style test booklets.

109. LARGE ABACUS (MODEL 1-03170-00)

     The Large Abacus, model 1-03170-00, is an abacus designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision and fine motor disabilities. It is a 13-rod soroban abacus with large beads that can be used by those who lack fine motor skills. Both frame and beads are made of high impact plastic. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The frame measures 8.25 by 4.5 inches. Beads are approximately 7/15 inch in diameter.

110. LARGE HANDLE STYLUS & SMALL HANDLE STYLUS (MODELS 1-00200-00 & 1-00220-00)

     The Large and Small Handle Styluses are Braille writing aids for individuals who are blind or have low vision. They are designed with wooden handles and rugged metal points. One side of the Large Handle Stylus, model 1-00200-00, is flattened to prevent the stylus from rolling. The Small Handle Stylus, model 1-00220-00, has a flat end. DIMENSIONS: Large stylus is 2 3/8 x 7/8 inches; small stylus measures 1 7/8 x .75 inches.

111. LARGE TEXTURED BLOCK (MODEL 1-03820-00)

     For use in developing gross motor dexterity, visual and tactual discrimination, language, memory sequencing and simple matching skills. Four colors and 4 different textures make up the sides of this 3-inch- square block. Six insets, to be used in conjunction with the frame, duplicate the sides of the cube. For easy manipulation when matching insets with block sides, a "homing principle" is incorporated into the frame.

112. LARGE TYPE OUTLINE MAPS (MODELS 1-01890-00 THROUGH 1-01901-00)

     Large Type Outline Maps, models 00-01890-00 through 00-01901-00, are large print maps of the United States and its regions designed for use by individuals with low vision. They are inexpensive and consumable, so teachers can mark them appropriately for the lessons of the day. There are ten different types of maps printed in black ink on nonglare antique ivory paper. One map is of the 48 continguous states with border regions of Mexico and Canada. Another map is an overview map which depicts all of North America including Greenland, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, the continental U.S., Mexico, the West Indies and the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The other maps are regional sections of the United States broken into Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska and Hawaii. Each map has an insert which shows the region's location in relation to the continental U.S. Regional maps are the same scale in relation to each other. On all maps, state and country outlines are depicted with a thin black line while country borders are represented with a thick black line. All maps include a scale of miles and latitude and longitude lines. Maps are sold in a set containing one of each of the ten maps or they are sold individually in packages of ten copies of a single map. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Maps are 17 x 15 inches.

113. LEARN KEYS: VERBAL KEYBOARD FEEDBACK (MODELS D-03410-00 & D-03410-ED)

     Learn Keys: Verbal Keyboard Feedback is a voice output keystroke announcement program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software provides human speech output for a variety of keyboard types via the computer's sound card and speakers. It can speak any key name and display the name on screen, and it can do this while other programs are running. The software comes with on-line help, documentation on CD-ROM, and quick start instructions in braille and large print. OPTIONS: Available on CD-ROM (model D-03410-00) or through electronic distribution (model D-03410-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and IBM-compatible programs. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95 or later operating system; 80486 or higher processor; CD-ROM drive; sound card with speakers.

114. LETTER WRITING PAPER (MODELS 1-04820-00 & 1-04810-00)

     Bold, black lines printed on white, 50 pound, standard finish paper. Paper measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Two padded styles provide 100 sheets each. 1-04810-00 has 7/16 inches, 1-04820-00 has 9/16 inch lines.

115. LIGHT BOX (MODEL 1-08660-00)

     The Light Box, model 1-08660-00, is a light box designed for use in visual stimulation and training activities for individuals with low vision. Used with overlays and other materials, this light box stimulates awareness of light, color and objects and assists in the development of tracking, scanning, eye hand coordination, visual discrimination, and visual perceptual skills. A translucent white, plexiglass work surface is illuminated from below, providing an even, high contrast background for opaque materials and a source for illumination of intensely colored, transparent items. Electronic dimming control permits adjustment of the level of illumination. This light box can be used as a light table or tilted at one of three angles. Nonslip rubber feet are provided for upright placement. Built-in, plastic retainer clips hold overlays in position, regardless of box position. Cool fluorescent light provides long life and is housed within a tough, ABS plastic body. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5 x 15 x 25 inches. WEIGHT: 13.5 pounds.

116. LIGHT BOX MATERIALS, LEVEL I

     The Light Box Materials, Level I (Catalog No. 1-08670-00), are for use with the APH Light Box (Model 1-08660-00). See separate entry for Light Box and Level II materials. The materials are intended to train basic visual skills, eye-hand coordination and simple matching for visually handicapped and multihandicapped, visually impaired students. The first set in a series of progressive education materials developed for ages 0 to 4 years. Included is an instructional guidebook (7-70010-00, available separately for $14.74) with over 90 activities for low vision development, a materials bag including brightly colored, solid and patterned overlays designed to stimulate awareness of light, patterns and objects; a spinner with 2 interchangeable patterns encouraging localization and inviting reaching; and a variety of transparent colored material and opaque items allowing for practice in eye-hand coordination and matching. Suction handles are provided for easier manipulation of smaller work pieces.

117. LIGHT BOX MATERIALS, LEVEL II

     The Light Box Materials, Level II (Catalog No. 1-08680-00), are for use with the APH Light Box (Model No. 1-08660-00). See separate entry for Light Box and Level I materials. Second set in the series teaches visually handicapped students matching and identification, part vs. whole relationships, sequencing, pattern duplication, spatial relationships, and visual memory. Uses concrete objects, stencils and cutouts. The kit consists of: instructional guidebook with over 100 activities; over 400 easily-manipulated items, including brightly-colored transparent shapes; 97 worksheets; blackout background which reduces size of illuminated work surface; clear vinyl nonslip work surface sheet; carrying bag.

118. LISTEN AND THINK (MODELS 1-08510-00, 1-03890-00 & 1-03910-00)

     Listen and Think is a recorded auditory and cognitive skills training program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This three-level cassette tape lesson series develops and improves listening comprehension and thinking skills. Level AR (Auditory Readiness), model 1-08510-00, covers basic listening skills such as understanding location (e.g., up and down), using the senses, comparing, and classifying. It includes an introductory tape, 15 lesson tapes, 250 simple multiple choice answer sheets, a regular print teacher's manual, and eight crayons. Levels B and C (models 1-03890-00 and 1-03910-00) introduce such concepts as main ideas, summarizing, outlining, and comparing. Levels B and C both include an introductory tape, 15 cassette lessons, braille and large type multiple-choice answer sheets (250 each), braille and large type progress charts (50 each), 48 plastic crayons, 300 marking pins, and a teacher's handbook in regular print. Cassette tapes, answer sheets, progress charts, and teacher's handbooks are available separately.

119. LOTS OF DOTS: LEARNING MY ABC'S (MODEL 1-10000-00)

     Lots of Dots: Learning My ABC's, model 1-10000-00, is a braille alphabet book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This raised-line coloring book is designed for future large-print and braille readers. It facilitates braille character recognition through repetitive activities designed for young children. Each letter of the alphabet has two pages. The first page features a jumbo braille cell, with six raised-line open circles. The upper and lower case letters are shown with their braille equivalents, along with a reduced-size cell showing which dots need to be filled in to complete the letter. The second page shows the letter and a tactile graphic depiction of an easy-to-find object that begins with that letter. The object is depicted in a tactile graphic format, enabling the student to color it in. Attached to the inside front cover is a plastic stencil of the jumbo cell. This can be folded over the blank pages, allowing the student to practice the braille cell configuration for that letter by tracing or by using the accompanying foam braille chips. Accompanying the book are suggested enrichment exercises for each letter, allowing a child to fully associate the braille letter, the tactile graphic, and the object.

120. MAILING ENVELOPES FOR BRAILLE (MODEL 1-04230-00)

     Mailing Envelopes for Braille, model 1-04230-00, are envelopes for mailing braille designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These envelopes can be used to mail or store brailled sheets up to 11.5 x 11 inches in size. The envelopes are blank with self-sealing flaps, and hold approximately 30 sheets. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12.5 x 12.5 inches. COLOR: White.

121. MAKING PICTURE RECIPES (MODEL 1-03450-00)

     Making Picture Recipes, model 1-03450-00, is an independent living skills lesson authoring program designed for use by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision. The program includes 257 bold-line illustrations of common foods and ingredients, cooking equipment, and cooking processes, which can be used to provide cooking instruction for non-readers and beginning readers with low vision. The cards come with a storage box with index tabs, an instruction manual with hints for creating recipes, and an assessment checklist. OPTIONS: Replacement print manual (model 7-03450-00). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 3.5 x 4 inches.

122. MANILA TRANSCRIBING PAPER, 3-HOLE PUNCH or 19-HOLE PUNCH

     Manila Transcribing Paper is braille notebook filler paper available in 3-hole punch (no. 1-04660-00) or 19-hole punch (no. 1-04650-00). DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches (3-hole punch only; 500 sheets, $14.50) and 11.5 x 11 inches (450 sheets, $16.25).

123. MAPS REPRESENT REAL PLACES: MAP STUDY I (MODEL 1-01130-00)

     Maps Represent Real Places: Map Study I, model 1-01130-00, is map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training curriculum introduces map concepts by having students map a classroom and other known environments. Students learn to find objects and to identify map symbols representing those objects. This program includes 80 lessons in print; tactile, high-contrast color maps of various room arrangements; sheets for student mapping exercises; and large, bright symbols to place on objects in a room, and similar but smaller symbols for use on student maps.

124. MATERIALS ON UTILIZATION OF LOW VISION - DIAGNOSTIC KIT (MODELS 8-50600-00 & 8-50590-00)

     Materials on Utilization of Low Vision (ULV) - Diagnostic Kit is a visual skills assessment program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This assessment tool can be used to determine if a student's residual vision is being fully utilized. It consists of two kits purchased separately. The Teacher's Kit (model 8-50600-00) includes a Teacher's Guide; a Visual Efficiency Scale and Directions for Administration; a Profile of Visual Skills and Behavior; and a Record of Performance on Visual Efficiency Scale. The Visual Efficiency Scale Kit (model 8-50590-00) includes Directions for Administration of Visual Efficiency Scale; 10 Visual Efficiency Scales; 10 Profiles of Visual Skills and Behavior; and 10 Records of Performance on Visual Efficiency Scales.

125. MATH DRILL CARDS (MODELS 1-03551-00, 1-03552-00, 1-03553-00, 1-03554-00, & 1-03555-00)

     Math Drill Cards are braille math cards designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. Five sets are available. One set shows numbers and math signs in the Nemeth braille math code (Number & Math Sign Cards, model 1-03551-00), and the other four sets show arithmetic equations and solutions (Addition Cards, model 1-03552-00; Subtraction Cards, 1-03553-00; Multiplication Cards, model 1-03554-00, and Division Cards, model 1-03555-00). The math number and sign cards have a Nemeth braille math sign or number sign on one side and the same braille sign with its large print equivalent on the other side. The math operations cards have a math equation in braille and large print on one side and the same equation with its solution in braille and large print on the other side. Cards are on low-glare paper with black ink and a corner cut for orientation. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Cards are 3.5 x 2 inches.

126. MATH FLASH

     Math Flash is a voice output math tutorial program designed for use by elementary students who are blind or have low vision. This program helps students age six years and up sharpen their math skills with talking flash cards. This self-voicing program uses a computer's sound card to communicate instructions, drills, practice sessions, and games. Students can select their own favorite Math Mentor character. Teachers can modify the number of problems and their degree of difficulty, and insert custom problems. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95/98/NT or later; Internet Explorer 4.01 or later; 16 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM); 15 to 25 MB of hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; and a sound card and speakers. OPTIONS: CD-ROM or electronic distribution.

127. METERSTICK (MODEL 1-03000-00)

     The Meterstick is a braille and tactile ruler designed for use by people who are blind or have low vision. This one-meter measuring aid identifies centimeters and decimeters with molded, tactile markings. Centimeters are displayed by thin raised lines, with every other increment identified in braille. Decimeters are marked by thick raised lines and in braille. The ruler is made of durable plastic, and is drilled for hanging.

128. MONEY HANDLING AND BUDGETING (MODELS 1-83080-00 & 1-83081-00)

     Money Handling and Budgeting is a money management training system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This system includes a resource guide with an adapted practice checkbook for teaching vital money handling skills. Skills taught include coin and bill identification, counting money and making change, budgeting, basic employment strategies, and banking skills (e.g., paying bills, acquiring loans, and using savings accounts). The system is available in a print edition (model 1-83080-00) and a braille edition (model 1-83081-00). OPTIONS: Adapted practice checkbook (model 1-03501-00); bound practice checks/deposit tickets (model 1-03502-00).

129. MONEY TALKS (MODELS D-03560-00 &D-03560-ED)

     Money Talks, models D-03560-00 and D-03560-ED, is a braille and voice output checkbook and check register program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This bank account management software package provides printing and braille embossing of the check register, and enables writing checks in a variety of sizes and styles. The CD version (D-03560-00) comes with Enhanced Voicing speech. The electronic download version (D-03560-ED) has the same features as the CD version, except it is not supplied with Enhanced Voicing. However, the program can still be used with any other SAPI 5-compliant speech engine. The program includes a spoken, on-screen check register for recording all details of bank transactions and supports for multiple accounts. Cleared and running balances are spoken with a keystroke. The built-in speech can be turned off in order to use a screen reader instead. Font type and size are adjustable. The user can select and arrange register columns. Bank transaction information can be imported when downloaded in Quicken Interchange Format (QIF). The program provides a simple method for reconciling the user register with information from the bank. Recurring transactions can be scheduled, and transactions can be classified into categories and subcategories. Registers are fully searchable, and summaries can be created by category or credit-debit. The check register can be printed in different font types and sizes, and embossed on either 11.5 inch wide or 8.5 inch wide braille paper. A User's Guide is both self-spoken and available in HTML. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatibles computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista operating system; Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; 15 MB hard disk space and an additional 700 MB for high-quality speech; CD-ROM drive; sound card and speakers.

130. MULTIPLE CHOICE MULTIPURPOSE ANSWER SHEETS (MODELS 1-04051-00 & 1-040720-00)

     Multiple Choice Multipurpose Answer Sheets, models 1-04051-00 and 1-040720-00, are answer sheets designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. Answer sheets available in braille (1-04051-00) or large print (1-040720-00). Each sheet has 20 lines numbered 1 to 20, with five answer choices labeled A,B,C,D, and E (lower case in braille). Braille sheets are embossed on standard, white braille paper, 10.25 x 10.75 inches. Large type sheets are 8.5 x 11 inches. Both types are sold in packages of 50.

131. MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION TABLES (MODEL 5-82700-00)

     Multiplication and Division Tables, model 5-82700-00, are braille and large print math tables designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. These tables are intended to help students with multiplication and division problems. They feature grids that can be used to find the product of two whole numbers from one through nine or the quotient of corresponding division problems. The set includes five tables, which are printed/embossed on heavy braille paper and punched for a three-ring binder. An instruction booklet is included.

132. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PICTURE ATLAS OF OUR FIFTY STATES, BRAILLE EDITION (MODEL 5-87431-00)

     The National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Fifty States, Braille Edition, model 5-87431-00, is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This comprehensive atlas has detailed maps and information for each state. There are three maps of each state, including a political map of major cities; a physical map showing mountains, rivers, and other physical features; and a road map showing Interstate and other highways. The atlas is in seven volumes totalling 1300 pages.

133. O&M TACTILE GRAPHICS (MODEL 1-20100-00)

     O&M Tactile Graphics, model 1-20100-00, is a tactile graphics kit for orientation and mobility training designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The tactile grapics in this kit can be used to teach orientation and mobility concepts, compass directions, clock locations, and navigating outside and inside. The kit includes 10 high- contrast print/tactile graphics and a Teacher's Guide in print and braille, which provides ideas on lesson planning using the graphics.

134. ON THE WAY TO LITERACY

     On the Way to Literacy is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for children who are blind or have low vision. The program comprises 18 tactile storybooks with text that parents can read aloud and tactile illustrations that children who are blind or have low vision can feel. These tactile storybooks contain information and activities to enhance the development of literacy in young children. Giggly-Wiggly, Snickety-Snick has words on the left-hand page that capture a range of tactile experiences such as bumpy, smooth, and crunchy, and envelopes on the right-hand pages that can be filled with the corresponding real objects (not included). Something Special is a story about a child who has lost something, featuring objects fixed to the book pages. That's Not My Bear is a story about a child who has lost his teddy bear, featuring fuzzy shapes for the special bear and for the replacements offered by his family. Geraldine's Blanket is a story about a girl's special blanket and how it wears out over time, with squares of fabric affixed to the pages to show the fate of the blanket. Jennifer's Messes features thermoforms (molded plastic shapes) of familiar objects such as breakfast cereals, pretzels, and crayons, illustrating the messes made by Jennifer. Jellybean Jungle is a counting book with rows of one to ten thermoform jellybeans; it comes with scented stickers that can be affixed to the jellybeans. Other books illustrated with thermoforms include Gobs of Gum, a rhyming story about bubblegum; Roly-Poly Man, a story about a child who makes a roly-poly man from clay; and Thingamajig, a story about a child who collects everyday things, such as coins, buttons, and marbles. Storybooks illustrated with raised line drawings include The Longest Noodle, about a child who discovers the world's longest noodle; The Blue Balloon, about a balloon that takes on extraordinary shapes and does remarkable things; The Littlest Pumpkin, about a pumpkin that is too small to be a jack-o'-lantern (the pumpkin is made of foam cutouts); That Terrible, Awful Day, in which a child's popsicle disappears as everyone shares a taste; The Caterpillar, in which a blind child finds a caterpillar in the back yard (the caterpillar is made of fuzzy fabric); Silly Squiggles, in which a worm folds itself into various shapes; The Gumdrop Tree, in which a tree grows from a gumdrop and then bears fruit (scented stickers included); Bumpy Rolls Away, in which Bumpy the Ball rolls down a hill, down steps, and along a sidewalk; and Book About Me, with fill-in-the-blank sentences in braille and print and space to add illustrations. Words in each tactile storybook are in large print and braille. OPTIONS: Storybooks are sold separately or in sets with three to ten selected storybooks. An introductory book on reading aloud to children, Let's Get Started, is available in a version with both print and braille, and a handbook for parents and teachers on building a foundation for literacy from birth through age five is available in two versions (regular print and cassette tape).

135. OPENING WINDOWS (MODEL D-64510-00)

     Opening Windows is a voice output program designed as a talking and tactile tutorial for Microsoft Windows for individuals who are blind or visually inpaired. Opening Windows is an instructional kit that provides easy to follow information in three formats for individuals who use screen enlargement, speech access or braille access technology. The instructions are straight forward and simple to follow in combination with the tactile illustrations as the user moves from window to window with keyboard commands instead of a mouse. Opening Windows includes: eleven raised line reproduction of various Windows screen layouts; an audio cassette (15/16 ips, 4 track) tour of the basic structure of a Windows setup; a 3.5 inch computer disk with practice files. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Requires Windows 3.1 operating system (not included).

136. PARENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERIES (MODELS 7-96200, 7-96201, 5-96201 & 5-96202)

     The Parent Early Childhood Education Series is a set of training materials designed to provide instruction for developing critical skills for parents and teachers of children who are visually disabled. It consists of nine activity sheets each of which describes specific techniques parents can use to help their visually disabled child achieve maximum growth in a key developmental area. Activity areas include cognitive skills, communication, eating skills, emotional development, general suggestions, motor skills, orientation and mobility, play skills, and sensory development. This manual is available in a parent/caregiver version (individual loose sheets) or a techer's guide (includes a binder). It is also available in braille or in Spanish.

137. PATTERNS PREBRAILLE PROGRAM (MODEL 6-78360-00)

     The Patterns Prebraille Program, model 6-78360-00, is a prereading tutorial program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This program is designed to prepare children to begin braille reading by helping to build their auditory, tactual, conceptual, and language skills. The program emphasizes exposure to a variety of common childhood experiences. The program comes with a teacher's manual, instructions for making tactual readiness books, and five Patterns Prebraille Form Books.

138. PATTERNS PRIMARY BRAILLE SPELLING AND ENGLISH PROGRAM (MODELS 6-78362-00, 6-78363-00, 6-78371-00, 6-78372-00, 6-78380-00, 6-78381-00, 6-78389-00, & 6-78390-00)

     The Patterns Primary Braille Spelling and English Program is a spelling and language skills tutorial program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This series is a companion to the Patterns Primary Braille Reading Program (see separate entry). There are four levels in the program. Level A (model 6-78362-00 Print Teacher's Kit and model 6-78363-00 Braille Teacher's Kit) corresponds to the Readiness, Preprimer, and Primer levels of the Patterns reading program. Level B (model 6-78371-00 Print Teacher's Kit and model 6-78372-00 Braille Teacher's Kit) corresponds to the First Reader level in the reading program, Level C (model 6-78380-00 Print Teacher's Kit and model 6-78381-00 Braille Teacher's Kit) corresponds to the Second Reader level, and Level D (model 6-78389-00 Print Teacher's Kit and model 6-78390-00 Braille Teacher's Kit) corresponds to the Third Reader level. Each level of the spelling and language program is composed of textbooks, post-tests, worksheets, and teacher's editions in print or braille. When used with the reading program, it provides a whole language approach to teaching and addresses the problems of braille users who must master the braille code as well as learn to communicate in print.

139. PATTERNS READING PROGRAM LIBRARY SERIES (6-78300-00, 6-78310-00, 6-78320-00, 6-78330-00, & 6-78340-00)

     The Patterns Reading Program Library Series is a collection of braille books designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. Each collection in the series is designed for children who have completed the corresponding level of the Patterns Primary Braille Reading Program (see separate entry). There are 24 braille books in the Pre-primer collection (model 6-78300-00), 27 braille books in the Primer collection (model 6-78310-00), 23 braille books in the First Reader collection (model 6-78320-00), 23 braille books in the Second Reader collection (model 6-78330-00), and 22 braille books in the Third Reader collection (model 6-78340-00). OPTIONS: Print versions of books; Notes for Teachers.

140. PC TYPER (MODEL D-57000-00)

     PC Typer, model D-57000-00, is a computer instrustion program designed to enhance confidence at a computer keyboard for individuals who are visually diabled. It reinforces mastery of the main characters on the PC keyboard through: Keyboard Drills, prepared fingering drills to increase speed and accuracy; Hurry Scurry, a game for additional keyboarding practice; Open Typing, which offers a blank screen for typing; and Learn the Keyboard, which announces keys pressed to help students learn the key locations. A teacher program allows customization of the program through numerous options including student record maintenance, lesson lists, motivational features, and more; creation of or editting of lessons and drills on the disk; reviewing, printing or deleting students' records. The complete version comes with one 3.5 inch and one 5.25 inch Teacher Disk; one 3.5 inch and one 5.25 inch Student Disk; and the Teacher's Manual in large type, on cassette and on diskette. COMPATIBILITY: IBM and compatibles. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 250 K free memory to run the teacher or student programs separately; 500K to run the student program from within the teacher program. PC Typer is designed for speech output; most commercially available speech synthesizers and screen access programs will work with it.

141. PEG A CIRCLE SET (MODEL 1-08550-00)

     Peg-A-Circle Set, model 1-08550-00, is a pegboard and spatial orientation activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This pegboard is a teaching aid designed to help young students understand the concepts of sequential order, next, clockwise, and counterclockwise. It consists of a board with 16 holes in a circular pattern, and 16 pegs that can be placed in the holes to form a circle. DIMENSIONS: The board is 12 inches square. COLOR: Board is light gray with black pegholes, and pegs are black.

142. PEG KIT (MODEL 1-03420-00)1

     The Peg Set, model 1-03420-00, is a pegboard and perceptual training activity designed for children who are blind or have low vision. It provides tasks to develop skills in manipulation, number and language concepts, and color, size and tactual discrimination. This kit consists of nine pegs of varying sizes, colors, and textures; a manipulation/storage container; and six inset frames with holes of varying number and size. Frames fit into the top of the container and can be used for matching, sorting, and manipulating the pegs. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Container is 5.5 by 8.25 inches. COLOR: Container is yellow, frames are black, and pegs are red, yellow, and blue.

143. PEG SLATE (MODEL 1-08830-00)

     The Peg Slate, model 1-08830-00, is a braille training device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This paperless device helps teach beginning students the use of a slate and stylus. A frame is mounted with pegs that represent the dots in ten braille cells. With a finger the user pushes the pegs down, and the frame is flipped over to read the braille message. The frame and pegs are made of plastic. Instructions are included in print and braille. COLOR: Black frame with white pegs.

144. PENLIGHT WITH COLOR CAPS & FLASHLIGHT WITH COLOR DISCS (MODEL 1-08390-00)

     Perceptual training program. Kit used to develop visual awareness and light tolerance. Can be used for simple tasks, such as fixating stationary light and visual tracking; or for more advanced concepts, such as matching and identifying colors. Kit includes penlight and flashlight with 5 translucent and 4 transparent color lenses for each light source. Translucent colors are white, yellow, blue, red and green. Transparent colors are yellow, blue, red and green. Activity cards outline instructions for students functioning at nonresponsive through primary grade levels. Penlight provides more concentrated light than flashlight. Batteries are not included.

145. PICTURE MAKER: WHEATLEY TACTILE DIAGRAMMING KIT (MODEL 1-08838-00)

     Picture Maker: Wheatley Tactile Diagramming Kit, model 1-08838-00, is a tactile graphics kit designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes a felt covered board and more than 100 Velcro-backed pieces, and can be used to teach mapping, charting, and basic concepts, as well as for art activities. The kit comes with extra material to create additional tactile pieces, and a Large Print/Braille Guidebook with activity suggestions and example layouts. OPTIONS: Replacement guidebook (model 6-08838-00); teacher training video (model 1-30008-00).

146. PLASTIC BRAILLE ERASER (MODEL 1-00280-00)

     The Plastic Braille Eraser, no. 1-00280-00, is a pencil shaped device for correcting braille for individuals who are visually impaired. It has a small tip at one end for erasing one dot at a time, and a larger end suitable for erasing entire cells. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches long, 3/8 inches in diameter.

147. POCKET-SIZE NOTEBOOK, 6-RING (MODEL 1-04280-00)

     The Pocket-Size Notebook, 6-Ring, no. 1-04280-00, is a braille notebook bound in water-resistant imitation leather. The notebook will hold approximately 50 sheets of 3.75 x 5.75 inch braille paper. The notebook has a pocket to hold a Postcard slate (see separate entry), and a cloth page marking strip. A braille stylus can be tied to the end of the cloth strip.

148. PORTABLE SOUND SOURCE III (MODEL 1-03040-01)

     Portable Sound Source III, model 1-03040-01, is a signal beacon designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision in orientation and mobility (O&M) training and playground games. The beacon produces an audio tone that provides directional cues. The beeping tone has a rate of 36 to 360 pulses per minute, with a pitch of 600 hertz to 1200 hertz. It can be used for teaching sound location skills or for marking locations in playground games. The unit has a large built-in speaker and a handle for carrying, and comes with instructions in print. POWER: Uses four D batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 8 x 9 x 3.5 inches. WEIGHT: Approximately 6 pounds.

149. POSTCARD SLATE AND STYLUS (MODELS 1-00110-00 & 1-00180-00)

     The Postcard Slate and Stylus, models 1-00110-00 and 1-00180-00, are Bralli slates and styluses designed for writing Braille on cards or small sheets of paper for individuals who are visually impaired. This is ideal for writing shorts and memos rather than wasting large sized paper. Two models are available in the postcard size. Interpoint allows embossing on both sides of the paper (see separate entry. The other model has pins pointing upwards. The slates are made of lightweight metal and provides 19 cells per line. DIMENSIONS: 6 x 1.75 inches.

150. PREVOCATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS COMPLETE KIT (MODEL 1-08000-00)

     The Prevocational Skills Development Materials Complete Kit, model 1-08000-00, is a training system for the development of manipulative skills, including matching, sorting, counting, assembly, and packaging, designed for use by students with multiple disabilities including blindness or low vision. The complete system includes five sets of materials, which are meant to be used in conjunction with other materials suggested in the accompanying guidebook: A Paper-Folding Jig for use in 3-part folding of 8.5 by 11 inch paper; ten Round and Square Containers With Screw Tops, five of each type, each made of plastic and accompanied by two seated boards; a Sorting and Assembly Tray with adjustable dividers for sorting two to twelve different items; a Bolt, Nut, and Washer Board accommodating eight sets of bolts, nuts, and washers of graduated size; and four Bolt Practice Boards containing stationary bolts of various sizes with removable nuts. The five sets of materials are accompanied by a print guidebook on "Prevocational Skills Development." OPTIONS: The five sets of materials and the guidebook are available separately.

151. PRIMER OF BRAILLE MUSIC (MODELS 6-01350-00, 8-01350-00, & 8-01360-00)

     The Primer of Braille Music, models 6-01350-00, 8-01350-00, and 8-01360-00, by Edward W. Jenkins (1960 with 1971 addendum), is a manual for teaching music braille designed for students who are blind or have low vision. It teaches braille music in 30 lessons with braille music reading exercises. The braille edition (6-01350-00) includes both the original 1960 text and the 1971 addendum. There are separate print editions of the 1960 text (8-01350-00) and the 1971 addendum (8-01360-00).

152. PRINT AND BRAILLE LITERACY: SELECTING APPROPRIATE LEARNING MEDIA (MODELS 6-01500-00, L-01500-00, & 8-01500-00)

     Print and Braille Literacy: Selecting Appropriate Learning Media is a handbook designed to provide guidelines for use in evaluating the braille reading readiness of students who are blind or have low vision. It contains guidelines and informal evaluation processes to help users determine the most appropriate reading media or medium for each student. It is available in braille (model 6-01500-00), large print (model L-01500-00), and regular print (model 8-01500-00) editions.

153. PUZZLE FORM BOARD KIT (MODEL 1-03720-00)

     The Puzzle Form Board Kit, model 1-03720-00, is a form board and perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This form board kit is designed as a supplementary aid for teaching basic concepts such as shape, texture, color, size, and matching. This kit includes five frames with the incised shape of a circle, square, triangle, diamond, or rectangle, and matching shapes that fit into the frames (three for each frame). The matching shapes have various colors and textures, and are cut into one, two, three, or four pieces. DIMENSIONS: Frames are 4 x 6 inches.

154. QUICK PICK COUNTING (MODEL 1-03574-00)

     Quick Pick Counting, model 1-03574-00, is a tactile educational game designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision or cognitive disabilities. This game teaches children to count to 12 with raised-line symbols and to read braille numbers. There are 50 one-sided game cards and two direction cards in the set. The student counts the tactile symbols and then reads the correct braille number. The raised-line symbols are embossed only; the number answers are in large print and braille. Cards can be subdivided into smaller groups with the raised-line symbols arranged to match the student's skill level.

155. QUICK PICK MATH (MODELS 1-03570-00, 1-03571-00, 1-03572-00, & 1-03573-00)

     Quick Pick Math are math games designed for use by students aged five years and up who are blind or have low vision. Games include Addition, model 1-03570-00; Subtraction, model 1-03571-00; Multiplication, model 1-03572-00; and Division, model 1-03573-00. Each math game consists of a plastic packet that holds fifty cards in braille and large print. A math question and four possible answers are on the front and back of each card. The plastic packet has four holes on its edge corresponding to the four possible answers. The student places a tool into the hole corresponding to the selected answer. If the answer is correct, the card will slide out of the packet; otherwise the student must select a new answer.

156. QUICK-DRAW PAPER (MODEL 1-04960-00)

     Quick-Draw Paper, model 1-04960-00, is tactile graphics paper designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It allows users to create instant tactile graphics for a wide variety of art, orientation and mobility, diagramming, and educational activities. It responds quickly to water-based writing and drawing tools. When the user draws on its surface with a water-based marker, the lines swell instantly and become tactile. This gives children, students, and adults who are blind or who have low vision the opportunity to be creators of their own tactile pictures. The paper can be used by children age four and up. This tactile graphics paper comes in packs of ten sheets, together with two water-based markers and an instruction manual in large print and braille.

157. RAISED LINE CHECKBOOK FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES (MODEL 1-03500-00)

     Checks printed with raised lines on regulation checkbook paper and interleaved with braille paper for stub record keeping. Entire booklet is bound in perfect binding, and checks are perforated for easy detachment. Each booklet contains 50 checks and stubs. For educational purposes.

158. RECOGNIZING LANDFORMS: AN AUDIO-TUTORIAL PROGRAM IN MAP STUDY (MODEL 1-01110-00)

     Recognizing Landforms: An Audio-Tutorial Program in Map Study, model 1-01110-00, is audio map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This audio program uses fun characters on audio cassette tape to introduce 40 map reading skills, such as distinguishing mountains from valleys and channels from bays. The program includes ten brightly colored tactile landforms; six two-track, 1 7/8 ips (inch per second) cassette tapes; and teacher's and program manuals in print.

159. RELIEF MAP FOR DESK USE (MODEL 1-01650-00)

     The Relief Map for Desk Use, model 1-01650-00, is a tactile map designed to show elevations in the United States for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This relief map shows the continental U.S. with elevations that are exaggerated 20 times in relation to horizontal areas. Ocean floors are incised with latitude and longitude lines. This map uses high-contrast paint to depict water areas as blue and land surfaces as yellow and brown. DIMENSIONS: 21.25 x 15.25 inches.

160. ROLLBUSTER (MODEL 1-03195-00)

     RollBuster, model 1-03195-00, is an anti-roll device for a monocular lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. These friction-fit rings come in pairs that fit on each end of a monocular. They have flat outer edges to prevent rolling, and are shock-absorbent to provide some protection from impact. The rings come in packs with one pair each in the shape of a triangle, square, and hexagon, and two pairs in the shape of a pentagon. These rings do not interfere with monocular focusing or handling. DIMENSIONS: 25- millimeter triangles, 28-millimeter squares, 30- millimeter pentagons, and 40-millimeter hexagons.

161. ROLLING INTO PLACE - ROLLING RIGHT ALONG SERIES (MODEL 1-08450-00)

     Rolling Into Place - Rolling Right Along Series, model 1-08450-00, is a tactile book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This interactive tactile storybook teaches and reinforces important hand skills and basic directional concepts as the child moves a Velcro ball through the book. The four-panel, accordion-style storybook encourages uninterrupted movement and keeps the ball "holding on" until it becomes the "nose" on a "great big face." The Velcro ball (the main character) tells a poetic story as it makes its journey from page to page with the child's assistance. Interchangeable Velcro face pieces, such as eyeglasses, ears, and eyebrows, provide added enjoyment and fun. The book comes with an author's letter that outlines a variety of educational experiences beyond the reading of the story, including enhancing visual/tactile memory, learning spatial concepts (up, down, across, over, etc.) and the parts of a face, and developing turn-taking skills. Besides the author's letter in braille and large print, the storybook comes with face accessories (two craft eyes, sunglasses, rimmed glasses, ears, eyebrows, mouth, bow tie/hair bow) and two Velcro-covered ping pong balls.

162. ROLLING RIGHT ALONG CONSTRUCTION KIT (MODEL 1-08451-00)

     The Rolling Right Along Construction Kit, model 1-08451-00, is a tactile book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This kit allows teachers and parents to construct books similar to Rolling Into Place from American Printing House (see separate entry), an interactive tactile storybook, using included accordion-folded panels, Velcro pathways, and accessory items such as braillable sheets and Sticky Dots adhesive. Self-designed books can be tailored to the interests and needs of a particular child with a visual impairment or blindness. The construction materials are accompanied by a full-color User's Guide that provides story suggestions, tips for adding tactile embellishments, and sample book layouts.

163. SADDLE SHAPED STYLUS (MODEL 1-00210-00)

     The Saddle Shaped Stylus, model 1-00210-00, is a braille stylus designed with a unique handle to provide a sure grip for individuals who are blind and have limited hand strength and mobility. The index finger fits snugly into a concave "dip" in the top of the handle. The handle is plastic with a metal point. DIMENSIONS: Stylus measures 2-5/8 x 1/14 inches.

164. SCORE CARD SET (MODEL 1-17001-00)

     The Score Card Set, model 1-17001-00, is a set of tactile score cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The set includes two generic score cards made of durable plastic. Each card has twenty "buttons" in two rows of ten. To register an event, the user pushes down on a button, then pops up buttons to clear. One score card can keep track of up to 110 events. Instructions in print and braille are included. COLORS: Yellow and green.

165. SCRIPT LETTER SHEET (MODEL 1-04040-00) & SCRIPT LETTER BOARD (MODEL 1-04060-00)

     Script Letter Sheet presents tactile description of upper case and lower case letters. Letters measure approximately 3/4 inch and are embossed on a white braille sheet, 9 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches. The Script Letter Board ($7.58) has sunken alphabet which provides practice in forming upper case and lower case letters. Students can use pencil or pen. Letters measure approximately 3/4 inch and are incised into a plastic board, 9 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches.

166. SENSE OF SCIENCE: ANIMALS (MODEL 1-08990-00)

     Sense of Science: Animals, model 1-08990-00 is a science tutorial program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This multisensory program helps young students with vision disabilities understand animals through tactile / visual overlays. It is the second module of a series designed to help teachers make the world of science accessible, understandable, and enjoyable, for students with vision disabilities in grades Kindergarten to 3 and for other students who may benefit from a multisensory approach to learning. The kit includes a large print guidebook that describes activities to teach basic concepts related to animal life, and visual and tactile overlays designed to be used with a light box (not included) or as stand-alone materials. Overlays include Ant, Bird (Side View), Bird (Top View), Butterfly, Fish, Mouse, Spider, Snake, Turtle, Life Cycle of a Butterfly, Life Cycle of a Frog, Spider Web Construction, and Animal Tracks. Some overlays separate into parts to enable a student who is totally blind to identify various parts of an animal and to serve as an assessment tool. The kit also comes with two trays that slip under a light box ledge to provide a secure working area for manipulating the overlays, and a container that stores the guidebook, the two trays, and the overlays. Overlays are housed in clear pocket folders. OPTIONS: Additional print guidebook (model 7-08990-00); braille guidebook (model 5-08990-00).

167. SENSE OF SCIENCE: PLANTS (MODEL 1-08980-00)

     Sense of Science: Plants, model 1-08980-00, is a science tutorial program designed for use by students with low vision or learning disabilities. The program includes a large print guidebook with activities to teach basic plant concepts; colorful, raised-line overlays for use with a light box (not included), showing a bean seed cross-section, flowers, leaves, trees, etc.; and two trays designed to fit under a light box ledge to provide a secure working area for the overlays. Activities can be performed with the overlays or with real objects. Overlays can be helpful to students who benefit from a multisensory approach to learning. OPTIONS: A braille version of the guidebook is available separately (model 5-08980-00).

168. SENSORY CYLINDER SET (MODEL 1-03670-00)

     The Sensory Cylinder Set, model 1-03670-00, is a perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This activity develops skills in tactual, color, and weight discrimination, as well as manipulation skills and number and language concepts. The set contains six cylinders, two each of three different weights. The ends of the cylinders have six different textures and four different colors. No two matches of weight, color, or texture can be made simultaneously. COLOR: Cylinders are black with white, green, purple, or red ends.

169. SENSORY STIMULATION KIT (MODEL 1-08610-00), AUDITORY KIT (MODEL 1-08640-00), TACTUAL-KINESTHETIC KIT (MODEL 1-08630-00), VISUAL KIT (MODEL 1-08620-00), & OLFACTORY-GUSTATORY KIT (MODEL 1-08650-00)

     The Sensory Stimulation Kit, model 1-08610-00, is a perceptual training activity designed for professionals working with children who are blind or have low vision or multiple disabilities. It comprises the Auditory Kit, model 1-08640-00; the Tactual-Kinesthetic Kit, model 1-08630-00; the Visual Kit, model 1-08620-00; and the Olfactory-Gustatory Kit, model 1-08650-00. The kits contain sensory materials designed to help in the development of basic sensory processes in young children, particularly those with multiple disabilities including visual impairment. The activities in these kits provide children with a wide range of basic sensory stimulation experiences, using bells, lights, textured mittens, a vibrator, a brush, a blow dryer, etc. The complete kit includes a total of 25 groups of items within the five sensory modalities, a teacher's guidebook in print, and activity cards for each item (suggestions for presenting items sequentially and appropriately for functional level of child). OPTIONS: A penlight with color caps and flashlight with color discs (1-08390-00, see separate entry) is also available. The Auditory, Tactual-Kinesthetic, Visual, and Olfactory-Gustatory Kits, the Teacher's Guidebook (8-11850-00), and the Activity Cards (8-11860-00) are available separately.

170. SHAFER READING STAND (MODEL 1-03230-00)

     The Shafer Reading Stand, model 1-03230-00, is a bookholder designed for use by individuals with low vision or physical disabilities. This adjustable, self-supporting stand can hold reading material at different heights and angles. It can be used while sitting or standing by individuals who have difficulty holding a book because of physical disabilities, or by individuals with low vision who benefit from having reading material held at certain angles or distances. This readings stand has a tripod base with a vertical shaft to which a four-joint, adjustable swivel arm/book rack is attached. The swivel arm can be locked at any height along the shaft, while the book rack can be rotated or tilted in many different positions. Construction is all-metal, except for nonslip rubber feet. DIMENSIONS: Shaft is 42 inches high. Bookrack is 16 by 11.5 inches.

171. SHAPE BOARD (MODEL 1-03710-00)

     Designed to provide primary-elementary level child with opportunity to discriminate, sort, and classify geometric figures according to size, shape, color and/or position. Also aids in understanding of directional terms. Consists of green 14 1/4 by 22 1/2 inch board which is mounted with five rows of 3/4 inch yellow flexible pegs, three to each row. Five sets of geometric shapes are included with the board. Each set is made up of one small, three medium, and one large piece of the same shape. The shapes are 1/8 inch thick pieces which are designed to be hung on the board. Included are: five blue circles, five brown triangles, five orange squares, five red rectangles and five yellow pentagons. The shapes are painted gray on one side and high-contrast colors on the other. All shapes are smooth to the touch on both sides.

172. SHOELACE AID (MODEL 1-03800-00) & NYLON LACE (MODEL 1-03810-00)

     Presents the basics of lacing and tying in a "shoe-on-foot" position. Brightly colored frame has two lacing flaps, each flap having 4 eyelets. Included is a nylon lace, with 1 smooth tip and 1 ribber, and a regular cotton shoelace. Nylon lace available separately, 1-03810-00 for $4.00.

173. SMALL, MEDIUM, AND LARGE CIRCLES, SET I (MODEL 1-08590-00)

     The Small, Medium, and Large Circles, Set I, model 1-08590-00, is a form board and perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This activity introduces the concept of fine size discrimination. It consists of a frame containing three recessed nests for holding three wooden circles of various sizes. Printed instructions are included. COLOR: The frame is white and circles are yellow, orange, and red.

174. SMALL, MEDIUM, AND LARGE CIRCLES, SET II (MODEL 1-08600-00)

     The Small, Medium, and Large Circles, Set II, model 1-08600-00, is a pegboard, form board, and perceptual training activity designed for children who are blind or have low vision. This activity facilitates perception of three dimensions while strengthening manipulative, matching, and discrimination skills. It has a base with three pegs for sorting three sets of four circles with holes in their centers for fitting over the pegs. The three sets differ in circle diameter, and as circle diameter increases, thickness decreases. COLOR: The base is cream and the circles are yellow, light blue, red, and black.

175. SOUND MATCHING BOARD I (MODEL 1-08710-00)

     The Sound Matching Board, model 1-08710-00, is an auditory training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This activity develops fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and auditory matching and discrimination, and introduces the concept of sequential order. It consists of a circular board with 12 cylinders that make sounds, four loud-sounding and eight soft-sounding. DIMENSIONS: Cylinders are 1 inch in diameter and 2 inches long, and board is 10 3/4 inches in diameter. COLOR: Board is white and cylinders are red.

176. SOUND MATCHING BOARD II (MODEL 1-08720-00)

     The Sound Matching Board II, model 1-08720-00, is a perceptual training activity designed for children who are blind or have low vision. This activity helps users to develop concepts of a series, directions, position, matching, and discrimination. It includes eight shakers of four different sounds, 2 inches in diameter and 3 3/8 inches long, and an 8- nest base, 5 3/4 by 11 1/4 inches. Print instructions are included.

177. SPEAQUALIZER

     Speaqualizer is a hardware-based system that provides voice output of information appearing on the computer screen of IBM PC or PS/2 Model 30/286 computers. The Speaqualizer is "transparent," providing voice output for any software that sends character data to the screen and uses the operating system cursor. The Speaqualizer system consists of three parts: an internal circuit card for the computer, a control box, and a connecting cable. A keyboard on the control box is used to control what section of the screen will be read back and how it will be read. The user can adjust the speed and volume of the synthesized speech at any time, even while the Speaqualizer is talking. The user can also silence the speech at any time. The user can opt to hear each character read back as it is typed on the computer's keyboard. Upper case letters are signalled by a higher pitch of the voice. The Speaqualizer can review text displayed in columns. Because it is hardware-based, the Speaqualizer does not consume any of the computer's memory while in operation. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM PS/2 Models 25/30 and IBM PC computers. POWER: 120-volt AC. DIMENSIONS: 7 x 7 x 3 inches.

178. SPEECH EXPRESSOR (MODELS 1-07050-00 & 1-07050-01)

     The Speech Expressor is a speech compressor designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This digital pitch control device works with a talking book cassette player or other tape player having a variable speed control, allowing the user to control the pitch while the playback speed is increased or decreased. The device controls volume, tone, compression rate, and sharpness, and is compatible with any sound source having variable speed control. It plugs in to the earphone jack of the audio source. The device is housed in a compact portable case with a built-in speaker, and comes with adapters for 3.5-millimeter stereo and 0.25-inch mono jacks, a manual in print and on cassette, and a braille start-up sheet. POWER: Uses rechargeable double-A battery. Model 1-07050-00 (U.S. version) includes an AC adaptor; model 1-07050-01 (International version) does not. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty.

179. STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST BRAILLE & LARGE TYPE EDITIONS

     The Stanford Achievement Test Braille and Large Type Editions are braille and large print assessment evaluation tests designed for use by teachers for the assessment of students who are blind or have low vision. These are braille and large print versions of the Stanford Achievement Test, Form 5, Ninth Edition, 1996, which is designed to measure student performance in the areas of reading, spelling, study skills, language, mathematics, science, social science, and listening skills. Braille and large print tests are available at ten levels recommended for use in grades 2 through 12: Primary 2 and 3; Intermediate 1, 2, and 3; Advanced 1 and 2; and TASK 1, 2, and 3. Supplemental directions for administering the braille and large print tests are required at each of the ten test levels, and must be purchased in addition to the test. A copy of the regular print test and directions for its administration are included with the supplemental directions.

180. STOKES BRAILLE PLACE HOLDER (MODEL 1-03590-00)

     The Stokes Braille Place Holder, model 1-03590-00, is a braille placeholder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device marks the spot where the user stopped reading on a braille page. It consists of a sheet of brightly-painted metal and a strip of magnetic plastic. The metal sheet slips under the braille page and the magnet is placed at the last line read. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The metal sheet is 11 x 9.5 inches.

181. STUDIO RECORDER (MODELS D-03600-00 & D-03600-ED)

     Studio Recorder is digital audio recording and editing software designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software is designed specifically for recording of the spoken word, including production of digital talking books. Recording features include the ability to speed up playback with no pitch distortion; index tone generation and removal; the ability to mark and label points in the recording for later reference; phrase detection capability for navigating through the file; punch in/out recording; linear fade; and alarm tones at specified time for use when limiting the digital recording to a size that can fit onto a cassette tape or CD. The user interface is accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The software is available on a CD-ROM (model D-03600-00) or through electronic distribution (model D-03600-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium 166 megaHertz (MHz) or faster processor; Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, or later operating system; 64 megabytes (MB) RAM; Windows compatible sound card and speakers; 5 MB hard disk space for program installation; and a minimum of twice as much free hard disk space as the total size of the files which are to be edited at one time.

182. SWAIL DOT INVERTER (MODELS 1-03610-00 & 1-03620-00)

     Designed for upward embossing. Inverter is a spring loaded steel punch with a sharply pointed tip. Tip punches a hole, and leaves a raised dot as it springs back. Butyl rubber pad protects the surface below. Pad 12 by 12 inches. For constructing simple charts, diagrams, graphs and maps.

183. SWING CELL (MODEL 6-78040-00)

     The Swing Cell, model 6-78040-00, is a braille training device designed for use in teaching braille to individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device introduces the braille cell to the beginning braille reader and writer. It has two rectangular blocks that are hinged on the top and mounted on a wooden base. Each block has three holes. Pegs can be inserted into the holes to represent braille dots. When the blocks are in the vertical position, the pegs form the braille cell. When the blocks are in the horizontal position, the pegs show how braille is written on a braille writer. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Approximately 11.5 by 6.5 inches.

184. SWING CELL COMPACT (MODEL 6-78041-00)

     Swing Cell Compact, model 6-78041-00, is a braille training device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It consists of two rectangular blocks, each with three holes into which pegs can be inserted to represent braille dots. This device helps students understand the relationship between the braille cell and the keys on a braille writer. It is similar to the Swing Cell (see separate entry), but smaller and lighter and without the base. COLOR: Yellow blocks with black pegs.

185. TACTILE DEMONSTRATION THERMOMETER (MODEL 1-03020-00)

     The Tactile Demonstration Thermometer, model 1-03020-00, is a tactile teaching thermometer designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile teaching aid allows students to read, set, and compare temperature independently. It has a two-texture, two-color adjustable "mercury column" with an easy-grip tactile indicator. Fahrenheit and Celsius scales are presented in both large print and braille, with tactile degree markings every five or ten degrees. COLOR: The thermometer is yellow with black degree markings and a red and white "mercury column."

186. TACTILE GRAPHICS KIT (MODEL 1-08840-00)

     Contains tools and materials for constructing master tactile graphic displays of all types: maps, graphs, diagrams, charts. Masters are constructed from heavy gauge aluminum foil and are reproduced by conventional thermoforming. Included is a Tactile Graphics Guidebook, also available separately for $14.81 (8-39100-00). Kit Capability: 7 kinds of lines, 7 point symbols or shapes, and 4 area patterns. Aluminum Foil: Roll $45.26 (1-04120-0), Sheets $15.20 (1-04090-00). .

187. TACTILE TEST OF BASIC CONCEPTS (MODEL 1-08830-00)

     Tactile version of the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts assesses the young child's mastery of concepts essential to understanding oral communication. This includes such fundamentals as top, bottom, middle, over, under, inside, outside, next to, etc. Set includes 5 practice cards, 50 test cards made of high-impact plastic, a class record form, and TTBC and BTBC test manuals.

188. TACTUAL DISCRIMINATION WORKSHEETS (MODEL 1-08810-00)

     Tactual Discrimination Worksheets, model 1-08810-00, are braille reading readiness tests designed for use in the evaluation of individuals who are blind or have low vision. Worksheets can be used to evaluate beginning braille students of all ages. This is a four-part set of consumable worksheets, including 20 geometric form sheets, 26 line sheets, 20 angular figure sheets, and 20 braille code character sheets. Examples of tasks on the worksheets include finding the figure that is different in a row of figures, finding the two figures in a row of figures that are the same, and finding a figure that matches the first figure in each row. The worksheets come with a manual of instructions for teachers in regular print. OPTIONS: Extra worksheets, model 1-08800-00, are available.

189. TALKING GLOWDICE (MODEL 1-07500-00)

     Talking GlowDice, model 1-07500-00, is a voice output dice device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. When the "Roll" button is pushed, this hand-held unit randomly generates a number between one and six and announces it in digitized human speech. The number is also displayed in bright blue LEDs. A "Play Back" button allows for a repeat of the digital voice announcement of the number rolled. POWER: Uses four triple-A batteries (not included).

190. TALKING LITERACY KIT FOR THE APPLE IIE (TALK)

     The Talking Literacy Kit (TALK) for the Apple IIe is a set of materials designed to provide visually impaired children and adults with their first exposure to microcomputers. Tactile, auditory and visual experiences are used. The Teacher Kit includes 11 computer parts for tactile inspection, a keyboard model with brailled keys, a teacher's manual (in print and on cassette), three braille reference guides, and two pieces of speech-output software. The Student Kit includes the following programs: APH Presents the Talking Apple (an introduction to Apple computers and TEXTALKER commands), and Talking Writer (a program that contains a typing tutor, three games, and an introduction to word processing). TALK requires an appropriate Echo speech synthesizer. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple IIE computers.

191. TALKING TYPER FOR WINDOWS (MODELS D-03430-00 & D-03430-ED)

     Talking Typer for Windows is a voice output computer keyboarding and typing instruction program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training software speaks and displays lessons on-screen, including drills, practice, and typing games. Lessons can be adjusted to the student's skill level and level of vision. The software can be used by individual students or by multiple students in a networked training environment. The program includes features for teachers, such as creating and editing lessons, setting advancement criteria, and changing lesson complexity. OPTIONS: Available on CD-ROM (model D-03430-00) or through electronic distribution (model D-03430-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95, 98, NT, or higher; Internet Explorer 4.01 or later; 16 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM); 10 MB of hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; sound card with speakers.

192. TALKING WORD PUZZLES SOFTWARE (MODELS D-03440-00 & D-03440-ED)

     Talking Word Puzzles Software is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program enables to user to create word and crossword puzzles in large print and with speech feedback. The user makes up a word list, and the software creates the puzzle by entering the words into one of several puzzle formats. As the player navigates through the puzzle, the program announces the contents of each square. Speech feedback in hidden word puzzles also indicates marked and unmarked letters, valid and invalid words, word lists or clues to words, and motivating phrases. Speech can be turned off. The software is available on a CD-ROM (model D-03440-00) or through electronic distribution (model D-03440-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 300 megahertz (MHz) Pentium or compatible processor or faster; Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, or later operating system; CD-ROM drive; sound card and speakers; a minimum of 64 megabytes (MB) RAM; and 15 MB free hard drive space.

193. TANGIBLE GRAPHS KIT (MODEL 1-08860-00)

     The Tangible Graphs Kit, model 1-08860-00, is a set of materials designed for use as educational aids for teaching tactile graph reading skills to children who are blind or have low vision. Materials in this tactile graph reading kit help students develop skills for reading tactile pictographs and bar, circle, and line graphs. The kit includes a three volume braille student text (with raised graphic displays on brailon and paper), a two volume braille student graph test for evaluating students' understanding of graph skills, five sets of braille graph test answer sheets, and a teacher's guide in regular print. Also included are a cork board, pushpins, and rubber bands. OPTIONCS: Braille Graph Test Answer Sheets (6-39520-00), the Print Teacher's Guide (8-39530-00), and Embossed Graph Sheets for Cork Board (6-39510-00) are available separately.

194. TEACHER'S PET (MODELS D-03460-00 & D-03460-ED)

     Teacher's Pet, models D-03460-00 & D-03460-ED, is a test authoring program designed for use by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision. The program can be used to create and administer audio or large print drills, practice exercises, tests, and quizzes. Tests that can be created may be multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, single question/single answer, or simple matching. The author can enter a range of acceptable answers (so that, for example, the student can type in either "4" or "four" as an appropriate answer). Explanatory or instructional material can also be added to the tests. The program is available on CD-ROM (D-03460-00) or through electronic distribution (D-03460-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM compatible computers. SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98 or 2000 or later operating system; 96 MB RAM; Pentium II or later processor running at least 300 MHz; Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; sound card with speakers; CD-ROM drive; 30 MB hard drive space (add 700 MB for high quality speech).

195. TEACHING TOUCH (MODEL 1-08861-00)

     Teaching Touch, model 1-08861-00, is a tactile skills training program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This program encourages young children to become active explorers and readers of tactile graphics, using real stories to bring important points to life. Various skills that contribute to exploration and appreciation of tactile graphics are addressed in ways that are enjoyable and motivating for children. These skills include tracking, searching, verbal description, and use of symbols. Section one focuses on understanding the blind child's perspective and how learning through touch may differ from other means of learning. Section two emphasizes building up the child's store of experience with real objects and actions as a foundation for comparative thinking. It includes an explanation of particular skills and their importance to blind students. An appendix discusses specific strategies for teaching older children to read tactile maps. A separate booklet, "Moving On to Pages," introduces the use of exercise sheets to promote tactile tracking, scanning, and comparison. Included are 16 tactile example sheets, with suggestions for making more. OPTIONS: replacement Large Print Manual (model 7-08861-00); optional Braille Manual (model 5-08861-00).

196. TERMITE TORPEDO (MODELS D-03470-00 & D-03470-ED)

     Termite Torpedo is an educational game program and visual training activity designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In this arcade-style game, termites are eating their way through Woodville, and the player must clear the playing field of termites. Once the termites have been cleared away, a whole new force appears to take over where the last ones left off. The player must clear all twelve levels of termites to save the city. This game gives students with low vision practice in the visual skills of locating, fixating, tracking, aligning, and following. It has bright, high-contrast colors for game elements, with player-selected black or white background color and full audio accompaniment, including directional information that permits use by players who are totally blind. A "Hall of Fame" keeps track of scores. The game can be played by one player or two players in alternate play. The program is available on CD-ROM (model D-03470-00) or through electronic distribution (model D-03470-ED). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98 or later operating system; Internet Explorer 5.1 or later; sound card and speakers; CD-ROM drive; 14 megabytes (MB)of available hard disk space.

197. TEXTURED MATCHING BLOCKS (MODEL 1-08950-00)

     Helps young children learn tactual matching of textures, recognition of types of textures, and identification of textures by name. Six textured blocks are matched with identically textured nests which hold the blocks. The brightly painted board, 6 3/4 by 9 3/4 inches, contains six recessed nests. Feet are fastened to the bottom of each corner of the board to prevent scarring of desk or table surfaces and to avoid slipping on smooth surfaces. The six natural-finish wood squares, 2 1/4 by 2 1/4 inches, each have a different texture on one side. The textures on the squares match the textures in the bottom of the nests. Related manual can be ordered separately.

198. TEXTURED PAPER COLLECTION (MODEL 1-03275-00)

     The Textured Paper Collection is tactile graphics paper designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The kit contains tactile colored sheets that can be cut out and applied to another surface for such purposes as making tactile items on worksheets, creating area patterns in tactile diagrams, adding texture to adapted storybooks, creating tactile artworks, or labeling household items or books. In addition to paper, vinyl, and Tactile Colours paper in various colors, the kit includes seven sheets of double-sided adhesive. COLOR: The kit inlcudes two sheets each of blue and neon green embossed paper; one sheet each of yellow and clear vinyl; and one sheet each of red, orange, green, and black Tactile Colours paper.

199. TEXTURED PEGS (MODEL 1-08930-00)

     Aids in developing fine motor skills and manual dexterity, reinforcing concepts of direction and position. Included are a 12-nest board, 12 7/ 8 by 9 7/8 inches and 12 large textured pegs for board placement.

200. THE ABACUS MADE EASY: BRAILLE (MODEL 5-00220-00) & LARGE TYPE (MODEL 4-00100-00)

     "The Abacus Made Easy," by Davidow, published in Braille (model 5-00220-00) and large print (model 4-00100-00), is an instruction book on the Cranmer abacus designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision.

201. THE GLOBE: TACTILE AND VISUAL (MODEL 1-01551-00)

     The Globe: Tactile and Visual, model 1-01551-0, is a tactile globe designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a basic table-top visual political globe with a clear plastic overlay that shows continent outlines, higher and lower elevations, and lines of latitude and longitude. Tactile markings include a thick raised line to denote the equator; dashed raised lines for the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capicorn; a solid raised line for the Prime Meridian; and a dashed line for the International Date Line. This globe is mounted on a metal stand with a wood base. DIMENSIONS: Globe is 12 inches in diameter.

202. TOOLS FOR SELECTING APPROPRIATE LEARNING MEDIA (MODELS 6-01501-00, L-01501-00, & 8-01501-00)

     Tools for Selecting Appropriate Learning Media is a manual designed for use in the evaluation of the braille reading readiness of students who are blind or have low vision. It is designed to help parents, teachers, and administrators make decisions concerning students' use of braille, print, or both as their primary reading media or medium. It is a more detailed extension of Print and Braille Literacy: Selecting Appropriate Learning Media (see separate entry). It is available in braille (model 6-01501-00), large print (model L-01501-00), and regular print (model 8-01501-00) editions.

203. TOUCH AND TELL (MODEL 6-44670-00)

     Touch and Tell, model 6-44670-00, is a set of tactile books designed for use in preparing children who are blind or have low vision to learn braille. These braille reading readiness books consist of three volumes with tactile pages. Volumes I and II introduce the child to embossed hands and geometric forms, while Volume III introduces the child to braille dots. The three tactile volumes come with an instructional booklet in regular print.

204. TYPEWRITING FOR BLIND STUDENTS: TEACHER KIT (MODEL 1-08880-00) & STUDENT KIT (MODEL 1-08970-00)

     Typewriting for Blind Students is a recorded typing instruction program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This instructional program is recorded on four-track cassettes that run at 15/16 inches per second (ips). The lessons teach typewriter keyboard fingering and help students develop speed and accuracy. The Student Kit, model 00-08970-00, has lessons designed for students working at their own rate, while the Teacher Kit, model 1-08880-00, also has lessons designed for classrom use. The Teacher Kit includes a teacher's manual, five cassettes with ten classroom lessons, and nine cassettes with skill-building lessons for individual work. The Student Kit includes the nine cassettes with skill-building lessons found in the Teacher's kit.

205. U.S. PUZZLE MAP (MODEL 1-01140-00)

     The U.S. Puzzle Map, model 1-01140-00, is a tactile map and educational puzzle designed for teaching U.S. geography to children who are blind or have low vision. This take-apart political topographical map of the United States has a lightweight frame and colorful pieces representing individual states. Features include tactile mountains, rivers, and state capitals; incised state boundaries; state name abbreviations in braille; tactile latitude and longitude lines; finger holes for easy removal of pieces; masking overlays for assessment purposes; and extra small pieces to replace lost pieces. The map comes with large print and braille reference guides. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Frame is 18 x 32.5 inches.

206. USING THE CRANMER ABACUS FOR THE BLIND (MODELS 4-27110-00 & 6-50100-00)

     "Using the Cranmer Abacus for the Blind," by Gissoni, is a Cranmer abacus instruction book designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is available in a braille edition, no. 6-50100-00, and a large print edition, no. 4-27110-00.

207. VERBAL VIEW OF WINDOWS XP (MODEL D-10500-00)

     Verbal View of Windows XP, model D-10500-00, is audio computer training designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This comprehensive tutorial on Windows XP is written for keyboard users who are blind or have low vision. The CD contains DAISY 3.0 files and presentation software for use on a reading device such as Book Port (model 1-07440-00; see separate entry), as well as in HTML, contracted braille, and text files. Presented for the beginning user, it has minimal technical vocabulary, gives extensive descriptions of graphical components and general XP functionality, and emphasizes keyboard and keyboard shortcut use. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 300 megaHertz (MHz) hard drive, Windows XP operating system, 96 megabytes (MB) RAM, 10 (MB) disk space, Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, sound card and speakers, and CD-ROM drive.

208. WEB CHASE (MODEL 1-08460-00)

     Web Chase, model 1-08460-00, is a tactile board game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game develops important tactile skills in a fun, recreational context. In the game, children play as spiders trying to capture insects in a web. When the last insect on the game board has been captured, the spider having the greatest number of prey or value of prey in its lunch tray is the "Master of the Web." As players navigate their hungry spiders through an insect-laden web, they learn to trace various raised lines that make up the web; identify point symbols on the spider tokens; and discriminate the textures and shapes of various prey. Other concepts and skills developed include visual and tactual scanning, directionality, one-to-one correspondence, turn taking, counting, reading, sorting/organizing, problem solving, strategic planning, interpreting legends/keys, symbolic understanding, and following directions. The game includes a glow-in-the-dark game board, three-dimensional spider tokens, basic shape prey, textured shape prey, advantage and obstacle cards, lunch trays for captured insects, card holder, and tactile dice.

209. WHITE FANFOLD TRACTOR-FEED TRANSCRIBING PAPER, 19-HOLE PUNCH

     White Fanfold Tractor-feed Transcribing Paper, 19-hole Punch, is designed for use with computer-driven Braille embossing devices. The paper has a smooth surface, and the tractor-feed holes may be torn off. Two paper weights are available: 80-pound (no. 1-04141-00, $41.35) and 100-pound (no. 1-04140-00, $37.50). Each comes in reams of 1000 sheets. DIMENSIONS: 11.5 x 11 inches.

210. WOODEN BRAILLE ERASER (MODEL 1-00270-00)

     The Wooden Braille Eraser, model 1-00270-00, is a braille eraser for individuals who are visually impaired. It is made of maple with a natural finish. It has a round tip on one end; and on the other, a handle with a flattened side to prevent the eraser from rolling away. DIMENSIONS: 2.5 inches long.

211. WOODEN CONSTRUCTO SETS (MODELS 1-03690-00 & 1-03140-00)

     Creative learning products which develop muscular coordination, manual dexterity, and construction concepts. All parts of both Junior and Senior sets are made of hardwood, and construction lengths are drilled at regular intervals for bolting. Nuts and bolts are color-coded for easy recognition. Junior Set (model 1-03690-00) contains 12 red, square-headed bolts, 5/8 inch in diameter and 4 inches long; 12 yellow, square nuts; 4 right- angle joints, 2 by 2 inches by 7/8 inch; and 10 lengths of various size. Senior Set (model 1-03140-00) contains 50 red, square-head bolts, 5/8 inch diameter and 4 inches long; 50 yellow, square nuts; 6 right-angle joints, 2 by 2 by 2 7/8 inches; 4 right-angle joints, 2 by 2 by 9 inches and 41 lengths of various size.

212. WORD ASSOCIATIONS PRINT/BRAILLE LABELS (MODELS 6-39050-00 & 8-39050-00)

     Word Associations Print/Braille Labels, models 6-39050-00 and 8-39050-00, are sheets of braille and large print labels designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Twelve sheets are included with a total of 91 self-adhesive labels. Each label shows a common word in both large print and braille. Labels can be used to introduce children to reading by applying the labels to the corresponding objects, such as a chair, a ball, or a bell. The labels come with a manual in either braille (model 6-390950-00) or large print (model 6-03950-00).

213. WORD QUEST PUZZLES (MODELS 8-05101-00 & 8-05102-00)

     Word Quest Puzzles is a large print word puzzle book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This recreational/educational product presents classic "find-the-hidden-words-in-the-grid" puzzles in a large print format. Two letter sizes are available to accommodate different users. DIMENSIONS: 0.5-inch letters (model 8-05101-00) or 1-inch letters (model 8-05102-00).

214. WORK-PLAY TRAYS (MODELS 1-03751-00, 1-03660-00, 1-03761-00, & 1-03740-00)

     Work-Play Trays are work trays for sorting / matching/ assembly designed for use in perceptual training activities by children who are blind or have low vision. These trays have raised edges to contain objects that might roll out of reach. They provide an enclosed work space for sorting, matching, classifying, and counting activities. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Large trays (1-03761-00 and 1-03740-00) are 21.25 x 13.25 inches; small trays (1-03751-00 and 1-03660-00) are 17 x 11.75 inches. COLOR: Yellow (1-03660-00 and 1-03740-00) or black (1-03751-00 and 1-03761-00). OPTIONS: Packs of four dividers to divide the small tray into two, three, four, or five sections are available.

215. WORLD MAPS (MODEL 5-06001-00)

     World Maps, model 5-06001-00, are tactile maps designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These thermoformed tactile maps are an aid to geographic instruction and orientation. This volume contains tactile maps of all the continents, regions, and countries of the world. Maps are reproduced from works by The Princeton Braillists. The maps are thermoformed on vinyl with clear variations in height and texture, and show rivers, mountain ranges, bodies of water, and other physical features. Political features include country borders and capital cities. Maps of Russia and the 50 U.S. states are presented on larger fold-out pages. Maps are labeled in braille, and facing pages have key information in braille and large print. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11 x 11.5 inches.

216. ZOOMVIEW (MODEL 1-03919-00)

     ZoomView, model 1-03919-00, is a screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This video display magnifier can be used with a computer monitor or a television with a screen up to 25 inches diagonal measurement. This flat plastic magnifier uses Fresnel optics to provide magnification up to 60% larger than the original image.

Products distributed by American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. BRAILLE+ MOBILE MANAGER (MODEL 1-07450-00)

   The Braille+ Mobile Manager, model 1-07450-00, is a personal digital assistant (PDA) and voice output electronic organizer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille-input version of the Icon from LevelStar has a Perkins-style Braille keyboard, a 30 gigabyte (GB) hard drive, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability. Features include word processing; an MP3 player; a book player that supports DAISY books and Bookshare; voice recording; an address book, clock, stopwatch, and calendar; and the ability to transfer files and synchronize appointments with a Windows personal computer (PC). The unit comes with a carrying case, lanyard, ear buds, interface and USB cables, an audio tutorial, and Quick Start guide in print and braille. POWER: Uses rechargeable lithium ion battery and alternating current (AC) adapter/charger (included). Extra batteries and adapters are available. OPTIONS: Extra power sync cable with USB-A; extra earbud.

2. COLORINO TALKING COLOR IDENTIFIER

   Colorino is a color identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device can detect more than 150 nuances of color, announcing them in a clear voice. It is available in 20 different languages, including English and Spanish. Its light probe function can detect sources of light and differentiate between natural and artificial sources. It can be connected to other electronic devices. Other features include a hole for inserting a ribbon to carry the device around the neck. The unit comes with a carrying case, and instructions in large print, braille, and audiocassette. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery or two triple-A batteries (included). DIMENSIONS HxLxW: 110 x 50 x 25 millimeters. WEIGHT: 85 grams with batteries. WARRANTY: One year.

3. COLORTEST II TALKING COLOR ANALYZER (MODELS 1-03951-00 & 1-03951-SP)

   The ColorTest II Talking Color Analyzer is a color identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Using a clear human voice, this hand-held device announces the color of any object placed in contact with its sensitive detector. It can distinguish more than 1,000 nuances of color. About the size of a remote control, the device has a detector on one end that senses color, a built-in speaker, and three operations buttons. Depending on the settings selected, the device will announce the universal color name, the common color name, conventional color-analysis (hue, brightness, saturation), or special color-analysis (red, green, blue content). Other features include a talking clock, calendar, timer, thermometer, and three games (dice, roulette, and bingo); an earphone jack (earphones not included); and jacks to accommodate a neck loop. The device comes with a carrying case and instructions in print, braille, and on cassette. Languages available include English (model 1-03951-00) and Spanish (model 1-03951-SP). POWER: Uses built-in rechargeable battery with talking battery status and auto-off to save battery life. A charger is included. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty.

4. EZ TEST BATTERY TESTER (MODELS 1-03968-00 & 1-03969-00)

   The EZ Test Battery Testeris an audible or audible and vibrating battery tester designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or who have low vision. The tester is available in an audible version (model 1-03968-00) that reports battery status by beeps, and an audible/tactile version (model 1-03969-00) that reports battery status by vibrations and beeps. A flexible testing wire allows for testing of 1.5-volt batteries, including AAA, AA, C, and D batteries. Also included are two contacts for testing 9-volt batteries. The unit comes with instructions in print, braille, and on cassette. An attached elastic band holds testing wire while the unit is stored. POWER: Uses 2 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 1.1 x 0.6 inches. WARRANTY: One year.

5. 'K' SONAR (MODEL 1-07000-00)

   The 'K' Sonar, model 1-07000-00, is an audible electronic mobility aid and obstacle detector designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This small electronic device aids users who are blind or visually impaired with orientation and mobility. By listening to sounds produced by the device, users can determine the distance and location of objects and some of the object's features. The device attaches to the golf grip handle of a long cane. Headphones provide audio feedback, which changes in pitch to indicate the distance to the object being scanned. The device has two range modes: long range (about 16 feet) and short range (about 6 feet). The device comes with headphones and and instructional audiotape with sample sounds. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery or power adapter (both included).

6. LISTENING POST III

   The Listening Post III is a headset adapter designed for use with a variety of sound sources, including cassette players and recorders and digital recorders, used by people who are blind or have low vision. The device is equipped with four 3.5 mm jacks with a separate volume control for each jack. It also includes a mono/stereo selector switch that eliminates the need for stereo to mono adaptor plugs. The adapter comes with two 3-foot cords and can be used with either mono or stereo headphones.

7. LUMITEST

   The LumiTest is a light probe designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device emits a tone that increases in pitch as light is approached, and when it is in direct contact with materials, lighter colors are indicated by a higher-pitched tone. It can be used to tell whether lights are on, to locate a light source in a room, to tell whether an LED is solid or flashing, to determine whether a page has print on it, or to find the blank space on a letter to write a signature. OPTIONS: Tiny Tip Accessory Pack (pack of 5). WARRANTY: 90-day limited warranty.

8. MINIGUIDE US (MODELS 1-07006-00 & 1-07007-00)

   Miniguide US is a vibrating and audible electronic mobility aid designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or have low vision. This hand-held electronic travel device uses ultrasound to detect objects, and gives tactual or auditory feedback by vibrating or chirping more rapidly as the user approaches an object. The device can help a blind person avoid obstacles and overhangs, locate landmarks or items such as mailboxes or trash cans, and find open paths through crowds at a range of 20 inches to 26 feet depending on the size of the object. This customized version of the Miniguide (see separate entry) has an extra push button for access to the gap finding modes. The device comes with a print guide book (model 1-07006-00) or a braille guidebook (model 1-07007-00). An optional instructor's remote unit allows instructors to receive the same tactual feedback as their students. The remote unit attaches to the main unit with a 12-foot-long cable (included), and comes with a Remote Unit User's Guide on cassette and in print. POWER: Uses triple-A battery (included). OPTIONS: Reference sheet pack (5 print, 5 braille); instructor's remote unit.

9. PERKINS-APH BRAILLER

   The Perkins-APH Brailler, also called the Next Generation Perkins Brailler, is a manual braille writer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This brailler can accommodate standard 8.5 x 11 paper and paper up to 14 inches. Keys are set low, and keystrokes are quiet and require low force. The end-of-line bell is audible but muted. An eraser button allows the user to push one button to erase an entire braille cell. The base is also a handle. The back panel can be raised to provide a flat surface for reading the page, and the front panel margin guides are accessible from the front. The unit has a metal inner frame and parts, with a high-impact polycarbonate outer shell. Paper-feed knobs are designed to be held and turned easily. For users with low vision, the unit has high contrast colors between the keys and body. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6 x 12 x 10 inches. COLOR: Blue with silver keys. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty.

10. PRIMER PC CONNECTION (MODEL 1-03923-00)

    The Primer PC Connection, model 1-03923-00, is a CCTV computer connector designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit connects a Primer video magnifier (see separate entry) to any Windows-based desktop or laptop computer via a USB port. Included software provides additional magnification, split-screen capabilities, and window positioning. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Software requires Windows 98 or later operating system.

11. SHERLOCK TALKING LABEL IDENTIFIER

    The Sherlock Talking Label Identifier is voice output labeleing system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The system includes a digital voice recorder with adhesive labels and plastic disc tags, which can be attached to clothing, medications, packaged products, frozen foods, documents, books, or CDs. Each recorded message is keyed to one of the labels or tags. To make a voice label, the user holds the recording unit against the label or tag, pushes two buttons, and records the label information. To read a label, the user holds the unit against the label or tag, and pushes one button. The recording unit holds up to two-and-a-half hours of recorded information and supports up to 2,000 labels. Labels can be erased and reused. The recording/ playback unit has a built-in speaker that also serves as its microphone for recording. It also has an earphone jack for private listening. Labels are made of pressure sensitive paper that can be adhered the item being labeled. Tags are made of plastic with a key-fob type hole at the top. A safety pin, rubber band, or string through this hole attaches tags to objects. Along with the recording/playback unit, the system comes with 25 labels, 10 tags, a zippered carrying case, cassette instructions, and a print and braille Quick Start Guide and parts list. OPTIONS: Extra adhesive labels (pack of 25); extra plastic tags (pack of 10). POWER: Uses 2 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Recording / playback unit is 4 3/8 x 2 x 1 inches. Tags are 1.25 x 7/16 x 1 inches. Labels are 1 3/8 inch long and 1 inch wide. COLOR: Recording / playback unit is red. WARRANTY: One year.

12. TURBO 6 TALKING BATTERY CHARGER

    The Turbo 6 Talking Battery Charger is a voice output battery charger designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit charges up to six batteries at once, with two charging compartments for flat 9-volt batteries and four compartments for cylindrical double-A, triple-A, C, or D cells. Batteries can be charged in any combination. The compartment number and charging status of batteries are announced as batteries are placed in the unit, when charging is complete, or when the user presses a button. This unit charges only the following types of batteries: Nickel-cadmium (NiCad); nickel-metal hydride (NiMH); and rechargeable alkaline-manganese (RAM). The unit is available in English and Spanish versions.

13. ZEITGEIST TALKING TIME MACHINE

    The Zeitgeist Talking Time Machine is a voice output unit with clock, calendar, timer, and stopwatch functions, designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This portable electronic device combines a number of time-related functions and speaks through either its integrated speaker or headphones (not included). The unit tells time (including dual time zone) in hours, minutes, and seconds, and automatically adjusts to Daylight Savings Time and leap years. Its talking calendar tells the current day of the week, date, calendar week, number of days passed and remaining in the year, and the current zodiac sign. The user can set up to 10 different alarms, each with a separate signal, along with a stopwatch and two countdown timers (seven day and one hour). The unit manages up to 10 non-recurring or recurring appointments, and calculates age in years, months, days, minutes, and seconds or the day of the week for any date. The unit fits in a pocket or can be carried around the neck on the attached lanyard. It comes with instructions on audiocassette as well as a braille and large print quick-start sheet. OPTIONS: Spanish language version. POWER: Uses 2 triple-A batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches.

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