Micro-Speak Plus Talking Digital Voice Recorder
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified June 8, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 8, 2026
A pocket-sized digital voice recorder built specifically for blind and low-vision users, with spoken audio prompts that announce what the device is doing — recording, pausing, deleting a file, battery level — so you never have to guess which button did what. The raised tactile buttons and on-board spoken instructions mean someone with no usable vision can learn and use this independently, without sighted assistance. It holds up to 15 hours of recordings and handles everyday memory tasks: shopping lists, medication instructions, appointment notes, phone numbers. This is a complete standalone device — no app, no smartphone, no syncing required — and charges via USB-C. The built-in speaker is functional but not loud; anyone needing private listening will need to supply their own 3.5mm headphones, which aren't included.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Charge via the included USB-C cable before first use.
- Press the power button — the device speaks its status aloud.
- Press Record to capture a message; press Play/Pause to hear it back.
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 Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on June 8, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.