TalkingBrix 2
by AbleNet
Last verified June 20, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
The TalkingBrix 2 is a set of three small, colorful single-message voice output devices — press the top of each brick and it plays back a pre-recorded message up to 10 seconds long. They're designed for people who need a simple, low-tech way to communicate a few key messages: a greeting, a choice, a request, or a comment. The set can be used independently scattered around a room, or linked together to create a small multi-message communication system. These are a piece of a communication strategy, not a complete solution — someone (a caregiver, teacher, or SLP) needs to decide what messages to record and how to integrate the bricks into daily routines, and picture symbol overlays require a separate iPad app to create and print.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Charge each brick using the included cable.
- Record a message by holding the record button and speaking into the device — plays back instantly when the colored top is pressed.
- With a guide
- Download the free AbleNet Symbol Overlay iPad app to design and print picture symbols for each brick.
- Snap printed symbols under the clear cover on each brick to give visual context to the user.
- Plan message placement around the home or classroom to support communication routines — allow 30–60 minutes for initial setup across all three devices.
- With professional help
- A speech-language pathologist (SLP) or AT specialist can assess which messages are most functional for the individual and how to systematically introduce each brick.
- Ongoing SLP involvement is recommended to expand vocabulary selection and integrate the devices into a broader AAC strategy over multiple sessions.
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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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AbleNet — view on vendor site; last verified June 20, 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.