A pair of tactile-button cell phones, one dark grey and one gold, both showing a large digital clock display above a keypad.

BlindShell Classic 3 Talking Cell Phone

by BlindShell

$790.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The phone talks and has a physical keypad, so using it is simple once it is set up. Getting it ready takes some help: you need a SIM card and service plan, contacts to enter, the SOS contact to choose, and a few apps to add. A family member or helper can usually do this with the written guide in about an hour, so guided setup fits better than fully self-serve.

What it is

Summary

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

The BlindShell Classic 3 is a cell phone built for people who can't rely on a standard touchscreen. It has a large tactile keypad and a big high-contrast screen, and it speaks every menu item and keystroke aloud. You can also run every feature by voice, even without a connection. It covers calls with one-touch speed dials, texts, email, contacts, notes, and a calendar, and adds extras like a camera, color identifier, magnifier, FM radio, book reader, and a dedicated SOS button. A catalog of verified apps includes WhatsApp, Be My Eyes, Spotify, and Zoom. It comes in two colors, Ocean Blue and Golden Sand, with a matte surface for a steadier grip.

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

Independent Living Aids Visit
$790.00
LS&S Visit
$790.00

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$790.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Charge the phone and insert a SIM card from your cell carrier, then power it on.
    2. Work through the spoken first-time setup, then add your contacts and set up speed dials and the SOS button.
    3. Have a family member or helper sit with you for the first session, since the phone has many features to learn. Plan on about 30 to 60 minutes.

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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