A round communication switch with a glossy blue dome atop a black base bearing a small speaker grille.

BIG Step-by-Step

by AbleNet

$220.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The device works out of the box with its battery, but the benefit comes from planning and recording the message sequences and organizing them across three levels. A family member or teacher can do this with the instructions in about half an hour. A therapist can help decide what messages to record and how to use them, but one isn't needed to set it up.

What it is

Summary

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

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.

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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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$220.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Fit the included 9V battery and snap on one of the colored tops (red, yellow, green, or blue).
  • With a guide
    1. Record your messages in the order you want them played, choosing which of the three levels to store them on.
    2. Slide a picture symbol under the clear snap-on cap so the device is easy to identify.
    3. Press the button to test the sequence and re-record any step that needs fixing. Plan about 20-30 minutes for the first set of messages. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AbleNet — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 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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