AbleNet — assistive technology products
71 products from AbleNet in our assistive technology catalog. Browse models, compare specs, and find vendor listings.
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Big Track Mouse Ball
$100.00
The BIGtrack is an oversized trackball mouse. You move the cursor by rolling a giant yellow 3-inch ball with your palm or fingers, so there is no need to grip and slide a standard mouse. The left and right click buttons are bright blue and sit behind the ball, which helps prevent accidental clicks while you position the cursor. It suits someone with weak hands, trouble with fine finger movements, or limited vision, and it also works for young children building hand-eye coordination. The bold colors make it easy to see and can help hold attention.
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BIG TalkingBrix
$295.00
BIG TalkingBrix is a set of three single-message speech buttons. Pressing the large colored top plays a recorded message up to 10 seconds long. You can use each button on its own, or connect them to build a multi-message device for making choices. Because each button holds a different message, they work well placed around a classroom or home, or shared so several people each have their own message. A clear snap cover holds a picture symbol or photo so the user can see what the button says. Symbol overlays aren't included, but AbleNet offers a free iPad app for making them. The rechargeable battery and drop-resistant build suit busy settings.
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iTalk4
$275.00
The iTalk4 is a recordable speech device with four side-by-side colored buttons. Pressing a button plays the message you recorded for it, so someone can pick from four choices, answer a question, or ask for help or a break. You can record new messages on the spot, or use the levels feature to pre-record up to three sets of messages ahead of time. A clear snap cover holds picture symbols, which gives the person context for each button. Symbol overlays are not included, but a free AbleNet app for iPad can create them. It can also add communication to a switch-controlled toy or appliance. Batteries are included.
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QuickTalker FT 12
$265.00
The QuickTalker FT 12 is a recordable voice output device with twelve message spots, so someone can speak by pressing a spot instead of using their own voice. Three core messages stay the same on every level, and nine others change as you switch between five recording levels. That lets you set up different message sets for places like the classroom, lunchroom, bus, or home. The membrane is built to take about 70% less force to press than a standard one, which helps someone with limited strength or dexterity. It holds 12 minutes of total recording time across all levels, so each message needs to stay fairly short.
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Blue2BlueTooth Switch
$260.00
The Blue2 is a Bluetooth switch that lets someone control a tablet or computer with a press instead of a touchscreen, mouse, or keyboard. It works with one switch or two, and connects wirelessly to iOS devices, Macs, Windows, and Android devices that have Bluetooth. The pressing surface takes about 40 percent less force than the earlier version, which helps someone with limited strength or range of motion. It has several operating modes so it can work with different apps, and it runs on a rechargeable battery. It only does something when paired with switch-accessible apps or software, so plan for that before buying.
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Quicktalker FT7
$265.00
The Quicktalker FT7 is a talking board with seven message areas. You record your own voice messages, and each area can hold up to five different recordings. That makes it a good fit for someone who needs a simple way to make requests or comments but doesn't use speech. You can pair each message with a picture or symbol using AbleNet's free Symbol Overlay Maker app. It records about six minutes in total and runs on 4 AA batteries. It has a carrying handle but no switch input and no mounting connection, so it is meant to be used as a handheld or tabletop device.
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Quicktalker FT23
$265.00
The QuickTalker FeatherTouch 23 is a dedicated talking device where you record your own voice messages and trigger them by pressing light-touch squares on its surface. It has 3 larger core message squares plus 20 smaller ones, and it holds up to 18 minutes of recording. You can store several different recordings under each square and swap them in as needs change. Picture or symbol overlays are not included, so you'll need to make or source them yourself. AbleNet offers a free iPad app for creating symbol overlays. It runs on 4 AA batteries, has a carrying handle, and does not have a switch input or mounting connection.
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Switches - Specs - Black
$75.00
The Specs Switch is the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, just 1 3/8 inches across, which makes it a good fit when someone has a small, precise range of movement. It's made of tough ABS plastic, responds across its whole surface, and gives an audible click when pressed. It comes with a 6-foot cord ending in a 3.5mm plug, and it can be used with three detachable bases, so it can be set up in different ways. A switch does nothing on its own, so you'll need a switch-accessible device, toy, or interface to plug it into.
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Switches - Specs - Green
$75.00
The Specs switch is the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, only 1 3/8 inches across, with a green cap. It works as a press switch that gives audible feedback, and it responds across its whole surface. It's made of durable, high-impact ABS plastic, has a 6-foot cord with a 1/8 inch (3.5mm) monoplug, and comes with three detachable bases to choose from. A small target like this can suit someone with limited reach or small, precise movements. This is just the switch. It does nothing until you plug it into a switch-accessible device, toy, communication aid, or interface.
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Switches - Specs - Red
$75.00
The Specs switch is the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, with a pressing surface only about 1 3/8 inches across. It gives audible feedback when pressed and responds across its whole surface, which suits someone who can only make a small, light movement. It's made of tough ABS plastic, has a 6 ft cord with a 3.5mm plug, and can be used with three detachable bases for different positions. On its own it does nothing, so you'll need a switch-accessible device, toy, or interface to plug it into.
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Switches - Specs - Yellow
$75.00
The Specs switch is a small, round yellow button that sends a signal when pressed, letting someone operate a switch-accessible device without using a standard keyboard or mouse. At about 1 3/8 inches across, it's the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, and it works with three detachable bases, which gives you some choice in how it's positioned. It's made of durable, high-impact ABS plastic, responds across its whole surface, and gives an audible click so the user knows the press registered. It has a 6-foot cord with a 3.5mm plug. This is only the switch, so it needs a compatible device, interface, or toy to plug into before it does anything.
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Switches - Specs - Blue
$75.00
The Specs switch is the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, only about 1 3/8 inches across, and it comes in blue. It gives an audible click when pressed and responds across its whole surface, so a person can activate it with a light touch from nearly anywhere on the top. It comes with three detachable bases, so it can be set up in different ways, and it connects with a 6-foot cord and a 3.5mm plug. This is just the switch. It does nothing until it's plugged into a switch-accessible device, toy, communication aid, or switch interface, and a therapist can help match its small size to the right body part and position.
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Participation Box
Est. $50–$120
The Participation Box lets someone use a switch to turn a mains-powered appliance on and off. You plug a lamp, fan, toy, TV, or similar device into the box, plug the box into the wall, and connect your own switch. It has three modes. Direct mode keeps the appliance running only while the switch is held. Timed mode runs it for a preset time, with six choices between 2 and 90 seconds. On/off mode flips the appliance on or off with each press. It works with switches that are pressed, blown into, sucked on, or activated in other ways. The box is small and light, but no switch comes with it, so you'll need to choose one that matches how the person can move.
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Sound Bank Plus
Est. $25–$60
The Sound Bank Plus - Mirror records up to 30 seconds of sound and plays it back when pressed, with a mirror on its face so a child can watch themselves while they listen or speak. A snap-on clear cover holds a picture or symbol, so the same unit can serve as a phonics cue, a labeled choice, or part of a science display. You can pick one of three volume levels for a loud classroom or a quiet room, and a lock button keeps a recording from being erased by accident. It measures about 12 cm square and about 2 cm thick. It mounts on a wall with the built-in slot, or sticks to metal surfaces with its built-in magnets. It holds one message at a time, so it suits simple activities rather than conversation.
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Talking Button
Est. $20–$50
The Talking Button lets you record a message up to 10 seconds long, then plays it back loudly each time someone presses the button. It comes as a pack of five 45mm buttons, one each in blue, green, yellow, purple, and red, so you can sort activities by color, such as question-and-answer games, reminders, or interactive wall and board displays. Each button is small enough to mount on a board or wall, and replaceable LR44 batteries are included. With only 10 seconds per button, it suits short phrases and single messages rather than longer speech.
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LITTLEmack
$155.00
The LITTLEmack is a single-button talker: you record a message, and it plays that message back each time the button is pressed. It holds up to 2 minutes of recording, so the message can be a phrase, a sound, or a short sentence, and you can re-record it during the day as needs change. A clear snap cover holds a picture symbol over the button, and four interchangeable tops (red, blue, yellow, green) let you pick a color. It also has a jack for plugging in an external switch for someone who can't press the main button, and a toy/appliance jack with a cable for connecting a toy or appliance. This suits someone just starting out with communication who needs one simple way to say one thing. It only plays one message at a time, so it's a starting point rather than a full communication system.
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LITTLE Step-by-Step
$220.00
The LITTLE Step-by-Step plays back a series of recorded messages in order, one for each press of its button. That makes it useful for telling a story, walking through the steps of a routine, counting, or telling a knock-knock joke. You can record three separate sets of messages, with about four minutes of total recording time shared across them, so one device can serve different activities during the day. It comes with red, yellow, green, and blue tops and a clear snap cap that holds a picture symbol, so the person pressing it sees what the message is about. It plays one message at a time and can't build new sentences, so it works best for planned, scripted turns.
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GoTalk Fit
Est. $79–$129
The GoTalk Fit is a small handheld device that speaks recorded messages when someone presses a picture square. You can set it up with 4 or 9 squares per level and use 3 levels, for up to 12 or 27 messages in all. Each message can run up to 20 seconds, and a different colored light shows which level you're on. It's a good fit for a learner who needs to share wants and needs, join in a lesson, or ask a question at school or out in the community. Because the overlay swaps out easily, you can reprogram it for a new class or activity during the day.
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GoTalk Multi-Message Bundle
Est. $200–$450
This bundle gives you several GoTalk communication devices in different sizes, so you can match the number of choices to what a person can handle. The three Lite Touch models (4+, 9+ and 20+) each hold recorded messages across five levels, with a few core buttons that stay the same on every level. The Lite Touch buttons activate with very little pressure. The GoTalk Duo is a simpler two-message device with improved sound. Because each device has to be recorded and set up, it's a good fit for someone who needs speech support at more than one stage, or for a team trying out sizes before settling on one. The page text cuts off before listing everything in the bundle, so check the full contents before ordering.
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iTalk2 with Levels
Est. $500–$1,200
The iTalk2 with Levels is a talking device with big, colored buttons that each play back a message you record. It has up to 12 messages across three levels and about 6 minutes of total recording time. Dual amplified speakers help messages carry in noisy rooms. The buttons have clear snap caps that hold picture symbols, so each message is easy to recognize. You can plug in external switches (sold separately) so someone can play messages without pressing the buttons, and the toy/appliance outputs let it trigger toys or other devices. The product page describes the four-button iTalk4 model, so confirm the button count for this exact model before ordering.
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Smooth Talker with Levels
Est. $150–$350
The Smooth Talker with Levels is a recordable voice output device. You record messages onto it, and it plays them back when it's activated. It holds 8 minutes of total recording time, shared across five levels, so you can set aside more or less memory for different activities. It has many playback modes, such as stepping through messages in order, playing them in random order, offering choices from a menu, and asking a question that gets an answer. You can also add a new message to a recording without erasing what's already there. It charges from a USB socket, can be used while charging, and has twin speakers. For wired switch access, there's an input socket, or you can pair a wireless switch like the it-Switch. With all those modes and levels, it's a flexible tool for classroom, therapy, or home use, but it takes some planning to set up well.
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BIGmack
$155.00
The BIGmack is a single-button communicator that plays back a recorded message each time someone presses its large button. It holds about 2 minutes of recording, so you can store a phrase, a sound, or a short story line. It's a good fit for someone who has limited hand control or who is just starting to learn that pressing a button gets a response. A toy/appliance jack with a cable is included, so the button can also run a connected toy or appliance for cause-and-effect play. It also has an external switch jack for people who need a different kind of switch to activate it. Four colored tops (red, blue, yellow, green) swap in to personalize it, and a 9V battery is included. It only plays one recorded message at a time, so it works best as a first step or as one piece of a bigger communication plan.
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BIG Step-by-Step
$220.00
The BIG Step-by-Step is a large-button voice output device that plays recorded messages one at a time, in order, each time the button is pressed. That makes it a good fit for telling a story, counting, giving step-by-step instructions, or sharing a joke. It holds four minutes of total recording time and stores messages on three separate levels, so you can keep one set for morning routines and another for a classroom activity. It comes with red, yellow, green, and blue tops and a clear snap-on cap that holds a picture symbol, and it runs on the 9V battery that comes with it. It suits someone who needs a simple way to take part in a routine or conversation by pressing one big button, and it is light enough to carry between school, therapy, and home.
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Communication Assessment Bundle
Est. $400–$900
This bundle puts a range of simple voice-output devices in one package so you can try different ways of communicating before choosing one. It includes single-message buttons (BIGmack, LITTLEmack, GoTalk Button), a two-message and a four-message communicator with levels, a three-level step-by-step device, a talking photo album, a multi-message recorder, and a QuickTalker FT7. It suits teams or families who want to compare options for someone who is just starting to communicate with recorded speech. These are recorded-message devices, not full speech systems, so they work best as a way to explore and assess before moving to something more complete.
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