DK Braille Counting Board Book | NDIS Tactile Numeracy Aid

Experience the joy of reading and counting with the DK Braille: Counting Board Book. This specialized educational resource is a vital piece of low-cost assistive technology designed to support NDIS participants (children) with blindness, low vision, or sensory processing needs.

Unlike standard picture books, this board book is fully accessible. It combines Uncontracted Unified English Braille (UEB) with large print and high-contrast photography. Furthermore, it features tactile die-cut shapes and embossed textures on every page. This allows young readers to physically "feel" the number of objects (e.g., one toy car, two shoes), bridging the gap between the concept of a number and its physical representation.

How This Resource Supports NDIS Participants

Developing Early Numeracy: It teaches the fundamental skill of counting from 1 to 10 using a multi-sensory approach (touch and sight), which is critical for the cognitive development of children with vision impairments.

Pre-Braille Tactile Skills: Engaging with the embossed textures and Braille dots helps children develop finger sensitivity and tracking skills, which are prerequisites for becoming fluent Braille readers.

Inclusive Shared Reading: The "Dual Media" format (text + Braille) allows sighted parents to read to blind children, or blind parents to read to sighted children. This fosters social connection and family bonding, ensuring no one is excluded from storytime.

Visual Accessibility: For children with low vision (rather than total blindness), the high-contrast matte background and large clear font reduce eye strain and maximize residual vision.

Key Features & Benefits

Multi-Sensory Learning: Combines touch (textures/Braille) and vision (high contrast images) to reinforce learning for diverse needs.
Uncontracted UEB: Uses the standard code for English Braille, ensuring the child learns the correct literacy foundations used in Australian schools.
Tactile Cut-Outs: Objects are embossed or die-cut, allowing the child to count them physically with their fingers.
Sturdy Board Construction: Durable pages are easy to turn for children with developing fine motor skills and withstand frequent handling.
Real-World Context: The accompanying story takes readers on a trip to the park, teaching numbers in a relatable, everyday setting.

NDIS Funding Information

This item is classified as Low Cost Assistive Technology (Education/Sensory). It is commonly claimed under:

• Core - Consumables: 03_156118264_0135_1_2 (Consumables - Educational or Therapy Resources)

• Capital - Assistive Technology: 05_220300911_0124_1_2 (Assistive Products for Personal Care/Safety - Vision Equipment)

We strongly recommend consulting with your Vision Support Teacher, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Pathologist to ensure this resource aligns with your literacy capacity building goals.

Meticulous Specifications

• Title: DK Braille: Counting

• Publisher: DK Children

• Format: Hardcover Board Book

• Braille Code: Unified English Braille (UEB) - Uncontracted

• Features: Embossed images, Tactile cut-outs, Large Print, High Contrast

• Content: Numbers 1 to 10

• Target Audience: Blind, Visually Impaired, Dual-Sensory Loss

• Language: English

Package Includes

• 1 x DK Braille: Counting Board Book