A braille notetaker with black keys above a braille display, encased in a green protective cover.

Mantis Q40

by American Printing House for the Blind

$2,682.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions A family member or the braille user can usually set this up with the written guide or a tutorial. The work is pairing with other devices and learning the braille controls, and that takes some patience. It isn't a clinical fitting. A teacher of students with visual impairments or a braille instructor can speed up learning, but isn't needed to get started.

What it is

Summary

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

The Mantis Q40 pairs a QWERTY keyboard with a 40-cell refreshable braille display in one wireless unit. It lets a braille reader type and read braille wherever they are, instead of being tied to a desk setup. You can connect it to other devices as a keyboard and braille display, and it can also work on its own as a dedicated device. One limit to plan for: moving files between a Mac and the Mantis over USB doesn't currently work, so you'll need a USB drive or SD card to carry files across.

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

American Printing House for the Blind Visit
$2,682.00

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$2,682.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Charge the unit, power it on, and learn the keyboard and braille display basics from the user guide. Plan about 30 minutes.
    2. Pair it with your computer or phone over wireless, and turn on braille support in that device's screen reader settings. Allow another 20-30 minutes.
    3. If you use a Mac, copy files with a USB drive or SD card instead of a USB cable between the Mac and the Mantis.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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