A black braille notetaker with two rows of curved keys above a long braille display.

BrailleNote Touch Plus – My First Notetaker

by HumanWare

$2,995.00, see price history

Last seen at this price on May 3, 2026. We haven’t been able to check it since, so confirm it with the vendor.

Professional guidance helps A young child can try this device right away, but getting real learning value takes planning. A teacher of students with visual impairments knows the child's braille level and goals, and can match the tools and lessons to them. It also costs a fair amount, so expert guidance helps make sure it is the right fit. That is why professional help is recommended but not required.

What it is

Summary

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

This special edition of the BrailleNote Touch Plus is aimed at children aged 4 to 8 who are just starting to learn braille. It is a notetaker with a refreshable braille display, which means the braille dots change as the child reads and writes. It also comes with accessible digital tools designed to be easier for young children to use. It is a dedicated device, so it works on its own without a computer or phone.

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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$2,995.00

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How to fund this

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$2,995.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Power on the device and let the child explore the braille display and keys with an adult nearby.
  • With a guide
    1. Work with the child's teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) to set up the tools and activities that match the child's braille skills.
    2. Plan on an hour or two for first setup. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    A TVI or an assistive technology professional (ATP) can help decide how this fits into the child's braille lessons and school day. Allow a short consult before the first lessons.

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

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from HumanWare — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked May 3, 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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