DRAFTSMAN Tactile Drawing Board

Product Description

This versatile tactile drawing board is used in combination with special film and a stylus to create instant raised-line drawings.

The Draftsman Tactile Drawing Board is the perfect tool for:

• producing simple raised-line graphics
• demonstrating math concepts and tasks
• demonstrating science concepts
• practicing handwriting skills
• playing games, such as tic-tac-toe, etc
• facilitating tracing activities
• creating art drawings

Simply clamp a sheet of drawing film onto the board, and you’re ready to use the stylus or a ballpoint pen to create the perfect raised image!

To see how Draftsman differs from TactileDoodle, please read below.

Frame design
DRAFTSMAN: Rectangular frame with gutters for add-on/sliding tactile ruler
TactileDoodle: Streamlined/modern appearance with curved frame and resting area for hand

Visual appearance of drawn tactile lines
DRAFTSMAN: Drawn tactile images appear white (or blushed) against a beige padded surface
TactileDoodle: Drawn tactile images appear white against a black background/padded surface for enhanced visual contrast (or chalkboard appearance)

Drawing stylus
DRAFTSMAN: Complemented by a two-ended stylus to generate two different line types
TactileDoodle: Complemented by a short, single-tip drawing stylus (ideal for use by younger students)

Hinge design
DRAFTSMAN: Locking hinges or “wings” for securing drawing film on drawing surface
TactileDoodle: Standard clip-board style clamps (same as used for APH’s ReadWrite stands) for securing drawing film on padded surface

Learn more about this product with the Accessible Fine Arts that Sparks Creativity course on the APH Hive!