A USB camera on a white stand with a black base, with a cable coiled beside it.

ReadDesk

by LS&S

$895.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions Setup is simple: install software and plug in one USB cable. But it needs a computer, and the person has to get comfortable with the display and speech settings. A family member can handle this with the manual in about 30 minutes, which is why it fits guided setup.

What it is

Summary

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

The ReadDesk is a small desktop camera that connects to a Windows computer and shows whatever you place under it, enlarged, on the screen. It also has OCR, which reads printed text aloud, so it can speak books, newspapers, bills, and prescription labels in a natural-sounding voice. Colors, views, speech, and other settings can be adjusted to suit the reader. It weighs about 1.5 pounds, so it is easy to move or store, but it only works with a computer; there is no screen of its own.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$895.00

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How to fund this

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$895.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Install the included software on your Windows computer.
    2. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable and place it on a desk or tabletop.
    3. Open the settings to adjust colors, views, and the reading voice for the person using it. Plan about 30 minutes in all.

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 3, 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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