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

Selling price
DRAFTSMAN: $229.00 (available with Quota funds)
TactileDoodle: $109.00 (available with Quota funds)