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Interactive US Map with Talking Tactile Pen

Shown is what's included: large printout of United States map, folded atop the box, with states in different colors, a green plastic pouch on the lower left and a special pen and cord sitting on the map.
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
Approximate Cost: $276.00
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Product Description: 

Interactive US Map with Talking Tactile Pen is a multi-sensory map of the United States for people who are visually impaired featuring a talking tactile pen, which serves as a "tour guide" that gives the user information about each location visited on the map via multiple layers of audio recordings.

Main Features: 

  • Designed for users who can’t read print maps, and presents cartographic information through touch, sight, and sound. 
  • Readers can tap on any state, city, or body of water with a Talking Tactile Pen to hear place names spoken aloud.
  • Foldable tactile/large print map of the United States.
  • Modified Livescribe™ Echo™ Smartpen with audio content, 3.5mm headphone jack, and mini-USB port.
  • USB charging cable.
  • Storage pouch for pen and charging cable.
  • Carrying box to store components.
  • Large print instruction booklet.
  • Braille instruction booklet.
  • Includes 17 information layers about the 50 states, such as population, landmarks, and famous people.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Weight:0.105 lbs.
  • Dimensions:9 × 12.7 × 0.3 in.
  • Age Range: 8 and up.
  • Includes Echo Smartpen.

More Information: 

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