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Neptune
$1,989.00
Neptune is a compact desktop device that scans printed materials so you can get to their content right away. It's made for someone who wants a simple way to access print they can't easily read on their own.
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OptiKey
Free
OptiKey is a free on-screen keyboard for Windows computers that lets someone type and control the computer without using their hands. It works best with an eye-tracking device, so a person can write email and do other computer tasks with their eyes alone. A mouse or webcam can also drive it. It was built with people who have motor neuron disease in mind. It runs on Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, and it's open source, so the software costs nothing. The eye tracker or other input device is a separate purchase.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
NuCaption
$3,995.00
NuCaption turns spoken words into text in real time and shows the captions on the high-resolution OLED screens of NuEyes Pro 4 LV smart glasses. You can adjust text size, contrast, and background color, and you move through the menus with a touchpad on the glasses. It's meant for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and hard-of-hearing people who want to follow live conversation in classrooms, workplaces, and public spaces. The glasses are described as lightweight and compact enough to wear on the go. The page also mentions tactile output options, but it doesn't spell out how they work, so ask the vendor about that if it matters for you.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
OpticAware
$199.00
OpticAware is a wristband that gives a gentle buzz whenever your hand moves toward your eyes, so you notice the habit as it happens. It pairs with a companion app on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, which logs each time it happens so you can see patterns over time. It's meant for someone who wants to become more aware of eye-pressing and track how often it occurs.
Verified 3 days agoSetup with instructions -
CaptionPad
$499.00
The CaptionPad is a single-purpose tablet that displays real-time captions of speech for someone with hearing loss — the speaker talks into a wireless push-to-talk microphone, and the captions appear on an 8-inch screen with labels identifying who said what. It's designed specifically for older adults who find smartphones or tablet apps too complicated: there's one button on the device, no app store, no notifications, no menus to navigate. It works without an internet connection, so it can be used anywhere Wi-Fi is unreliable. Family members can use a companion app on their own phones to serve as additional microphones or to adjust settings on the user's behalf — but the person with hearing loss doesn't need to touch any of that. Captions run only while the microphone button is held, so the speaking partner needs to remember to press it while talking.
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Optivisor Set
$455.95
The OptiVISOR set is a head-worn magnifier that sits on your forehead and keeps both hands free for close work like reading small print, sewing, or detailed hobbies. The kit comes with six optical glass lenses, from 1.5X up to 3.5X, plus a 2.5X Optiloupe monocular attachment for a closer look at fine detail. A leather headband holds the visor, and everything packs into a custom-fitted travel case. It suits someone who needs more magnification than regular glasses give and wants to work without holding a lens. Because the lenses range so widely, you can swap them to find the strength that works best for each task.
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Laptop Fish Mat
$73.95
The Laptop Fish Mat is an ocean-themed gel pad that you press and push with your fingers. Four colorful fish slide across the mat, so someone can move them around the ocean floor while enjoying the feel and the look of it. The printed scene includes a scuba diver, a treasure chest and a shipwreck. It measures 19 inches by 12 inches and is about half an inch thick, so it works well as a hands-on activity at a table or desk. It's meant for both children and adults who enjoy tactile play, and it can also give hands and fingers some gentle exercise.
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OPTIMA Joystick
Est. $150–$350
The OPTIMA Joystick is a computer joystick that moves the cursor with a light touch, for people who find a standard mouse hard to grip or control. It comes with three interchangeable handles, so you can pick the shape that suits the hand, and the wide base and built-in hand rest help it stay steady during long sessions. Colour-coded, recessed buttons handle left click, right click, and drag lock, and there are sockets for plugging in remote switches. It has four cursor speeds, with a sound each time you change the setting, and it works with PC, Mac, and iOS or iPadOS devices through Switch Control. Because it replaces the mouse, the right handle and speed may take some trial and error to find.
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Caption Companion
$1,599.00
The Caption Companion is an 8-inch tablet that turns speech into on-screen captions in real time, using AI that runs on the device itself. It works without an account, a subscription, or an internet connection, and it handles 18 languages and dialects offline (81 with internet). A wireless lapel mic comes already paired and picks up speech from about 30 feet away. For the best accuracy, the speaker clips it to their shirt. A custom audio cable lets you caption sound from an outside source, like an FM or loop system. You can add your own words so it handles names and specialized terms better. This suits a Deaf or hard of hearing person in a classroom, meeting, or place of worship. Transcripts delete on their own after 24 hours unless you export them.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
OPTIMA Rollerball
Est. $120–$280
The OPTIMA Rollerball is a trackball mouse: you move the cursor by rolling a ball with a light touch, so the hand and arm stay put instead of sliding a mouse across a desk. It has a large, stable base and recessed, colour-coded buttons that make accidental clicks less likely. It uses optical sensing with no mechanical parts to wear out. It plugs into PCs and Macs over USB or PS2 and also works with Switch Control on iPads and iPhones. It suits someone who finds a standard mouse hard to grip or move, but who can still steer a ball with a hand or other body part.
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Fiber Optic Sprays
$989.95
The Fiber Optic Sprays are a bundle of 150 six-foot-long polymer fibers that glow and shift through six colors, so you can see and touch the light. The fibers are safe to handle, which makes this a hands-on option for a sensory room or calming corner. You can stop the color wheel for one steady color, or take the wheel out to get plain white light. It plugs into a US 120V wall outlet and has no battery, so it needs to sit near power.
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Fiber Optic Curtain
$1,304.95
This fiber optic curtain hangs 66 six-foot fibers from a three-foot aluminum tube. A color wheel with six colors slowly changes the light, so the fibers glow and shift. You can leave the colors cycling, stop the wheel for one steady color, or take the wheel out for white light. People can touch the fibers, stand under them, or walk through them. It's meant for sensory rooms, classrooms, and homes where you want a calming or more stimulating light display. The kit has the tube, the fiber harness, the color wheel, and wall brackets with installation instructions. It plugs into AC power, so plan your spot near an outlet.
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CapTel 840i Telephone
$75.00
The CapTel 840i is a desk phone that shows word-for-word captions of your phone calls on a large 7-inch screen, so you can read what the other person says as you listen. It captions both incoming and outgoing calls, and you can turn captions on or off at any point in a call. It also has a built-in answering machine that captions voice messages, a phone book with room for 95+ names, and a Wi-Fi option so you can place it anywhere in range of your network. It needs both a phone line and an internet connection, and captions work only on calls within the United States. This is a good fit for someone who struggles to hear on the phone and also finds standard-sized captions hard to read.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
CapTel 880i Telephone
$75.00
The CapTel 880i is a desk phone that shows word-for-word captions of your phone calls on a large 10-inch screen, so you can read what the other person says while you listen. It works on both incoming and outgoing calls, and you can turn captions on or off at any point in a call. The font size and color are adjustable, with an extra-large option, which helps if standard captions are hard to read. A built-in answering machine records messages and captions them, and the phone book holds 95+ frequently called names. It needs both a phone line and an internet connection, can run over Wi-Fi, and captions only work on calls within the United States.
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CapTel 2400i Telephone
$75.00
This is a captioned phone that shows the words of a call on a large touchscreen while you listen, so you can read along with what the other person says. It amplifies sound by up to 40 dB, has a built-in answering machine, and lets you dial by tapping pictures. You can also pair a Bluetooth headset, neckloop, hearing aid, or cochlear implant for clearer sound. It needs both a phone line and an internet connection, and the captions come from a free service that works on calls within the United States only. It cannot pair with a cell phone.
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Mini Fibre Optic Lights
Est. $15–$40
This set of four small fibre optic lamps glows with slowly changing colors, giving a calm, eye-catching display in a dim room or sensory tent. You get one each in blue, pink, black, and green, and each sits on a clear light-up base about 4cm across, so they are easy to tuck into a sensory space. They suit a child who enjoys watching lights, and they can give a visual focus during quiet time or storytelling. The batteries are built in and cannot be replaced, so each lamp has a limited life. The lamps need an adult nearby while they are in use.
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Xbox Adaptive Controller
$99.99
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a flat hub that lets you build a custom game controller from the switches, buttons, mounts, and joysticks that work best for your body. It has 3.5mm jacks and USB ports for plugging those devices in, and each one can stand in for a button, thumbstick, or trigger input. It works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs, and connects by Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or USB. You can remap buttons and save profiles in the Xbox Accessories app, then flip between three of them with the built-in Profile button. The controller alone isn't a full setup: the buttons, switches, and joysticks that plug into it are sold separately.
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Fiber Optic Sensory Light
$48.95
This fiber optic light has a base with color-changing crystals and a spray of glowing fiber strands that slowly cycle through red, green, blue, yellow and white. It gives a calm, soothing visual focus and can help build visual attention. It's switch activated, so a person can use a switch to turn the lights on and see cause and effect in action. Plan on getting a compatible switch separately if you want that switch-controlled play. The light stands about 13 inches tall and runs on 3 AAA batteries.
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Sensa Fibre Optic Curtain
Est. $200–$500
The Sensa Fibre Optic Curtain is a hanging curtain of soft, glowing fibre optic strands that you can mount on a wall, over a window, or above a doorway. The strands light up in changing colours, and a remote control lets you pick colour-changing modes and adjust brightness. People can look at the lights or touch the strands, which makes it a good fit for a calm or engaging sensory space. The curtain is about 1m wide with a tail roughly 2.4m long, and the strands sit inside a protective plastic casing. The light source ships with interchangeable EU and UK adapters, so check the plug type before ordering for use elsewhere. A heavy duty mounting bracket is sold separately and holds the curtain away from the wall.
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Captify Pro Smart Glasses
$699.00
The Captify Pro looks like regular eyewear, but it shows live captions of what people around you are saying right on the lenses. Text appears in both eyes at once, centered in your view, so you can read along without looking away from the person talking or giving up lip reading. Two directional microphones are built to pick up speech in noisy places like restaurants, meetings, and family gatherings, up to about 2.5 meters away. The glasses also alert you to more than 300 non-speech sounds and can translate between languages. At 37 grams, they are light enough for all-day wear, and the nose bridge adjusts three ways. The version listed here comes with nonprescription lenses, so anyone who needs vision correction should check how to get their prescription fitted.
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OPTIMAX Wireless Joystick
Est. $150–$350
The OPTIMAX Wireless Joystick lets someone steer a computer or tablet cursor with a light touch, without needing a mouse grip or a cable. It comes with three interchangeable handles, so you can try different shapes to find one that suits the person's hand and control. It has four cursor speed settings and a low, wide base that gives the hand a natural rest and keeps the unit steady. The buttons are recessed so they are hard to press by accident, and there are sockets for plugging in external left and right click switches. The wireless range is over 10 metres, and the joystick works with PC, Mac, iPadOS and iOS.
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Vibrating Pad with Adapter
$75.27
This vibrating pad gives a child a vibration to feel through touch, and it is built for sensorimotor routines that use touch and body awareness for learning. It is water repellent and works with switch control, so the child can start the vibration themselves. It isn't a complete kit: you'll pair it with APH's Power Select for AC power, or with the Select Switch and DC Supplement Adapter for DC power. It is designed to be used with routines described in APH's Sensing and Learning.
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Adapted Biology Lab Manual
$20.00
This lab manual gives high school biology students who are blind or have low vision a set of 12 lab activities they can work through with touch. Each activity includes tactile graphic illustrations, so students can feel diagrams that would normally be seen on the page. It also includes adaptation tips for teachers, which helps a classroom teacher run the labs without having to invent workarounds. It's a printed book, so there's nothing to install or charge.
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Sensa Fibre Optic Mini Set
Est. $120–$280
This set gives you a bundle of soft, glowing fibre optic strands that can change colour, for calm visual and hands-on exploration. It comes with 100 tails, each 1.5 metres long, plus a 16W LED light source that plugs into mains power, and a remote lets you pick colours and lighting sequences. The light unit is about 30cm square and the whole set weighs roughly 1.1kg, so it suits a small sensory corner or room. Adult supervision is needed during use.
Verified 4 days agoReady to use