What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
The Roberts Book Holder is a foldable plastic bookstand that props open books, magazines, or binders at a readable angle while keeping pages in place with two adjustable pegs. It's well-suited for someone who has difficulty holding a book open for extended periods — due to hand weakness, arthritis, tremor, or limited grip strength — or who needs both hands free while reading. At 14 inches wide, it accommodates most standard book sizes and folds flat with a built-in handle for easy carrying. This is a passive stand with no angle-locking mechanism, so it may not work as well for very thin or flexible paperbacks that don't hold their shape.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Unfold the stand and set it on a flat surface.
- Place the book on the base and adjust the two pegs to hold pages open.
- Fold flat and carry using the built-in handle when done.
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.
Where to Get It
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.