A black graphing calculator with a small screen showing a graph, rows of white and grey buttons, and a directional pad.

Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator

by American Printing House for the Blind

$699.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions A family member or teacher can attach the unit and charge it using the manual. The accessory is made for the standard TI-84 Plus, and a built-in Learning Mode names keys as they are pressed. The harder part is learning to use speech and graph tones for math work, which is easier with a teacher who knows the calculator. For most users, written or audio instructions are enough to get going.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Orion TI-84 Plus is a small talking add-on that clips onto the top of a standard TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. It lets someone who can't see the screen use the calculator through speech, sound, and vibration. It reads aloud everything on the screen and each key you press. Graphs can be explored by spoken description or with SonoGraph, which uses tones and vibration to show a graph's shape. Because the calculator itself is unchanged, a teacher can follow along using the same screen and keys. It also has a USB port for extra accessories and can send graphs to a printer or embosser (a machine that makes raised tactile copies). Earphones, a charger, and an audio and digital manual come with it.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$699.00
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$699.00
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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$699.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Charge the unit with the included AC adapter. It can also charge from a computer's USB port.
    2. Attach the unit to the top of the TI-84 Plus and plug in the stereo earphones.
    3. Use the audio or digital user manual, and the Learning Mode that names each key as you press it, to get used to the keys and speech. Plan on an hour or two to feel comfortable.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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