A handheld probe with a black grip and long metal rod, held by a hand with its tip dipped into a flask of liquid.

Submersible Audio Light Sensor (SALS)

by American Printing House for the Blind

$53.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions A family member or teacher can set this up with written directions. It needs an app on a separate device and a short test before it's ready for a lesson. It doesn't need a clinical fitting. Choosing and planning the science activities may go more smoothly with a teacher of students with visual impairments.

What it is

Summary

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

The Submersible Audio Light Sensor turns light into sound, so a student who can't see a science demonstration can hear it instead. It has a plastic-covered glass tube with a rectangular box on one end. The tip of the tube senses light, and the box changes what it senses into a tone and passes the signal to an app. The app works on iOS, Android, and MATT Connect. It's built for science activities, and the name says the probe can go underwater. You'll need a phone or tablet running one of those apps to hear the results.

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
$53.00

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$53.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Install the compatible app on your iOS or Android device, or set up MATT Connect.
    2. Connect the sensor to the app by following the manufacturer's directions.
    3. Test it by pointing the tip of the tube at a light source and listening for the tone to change. Plan on about 20-30 minutes for first-time setup.

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: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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