A tabletop audio player with a black and grey rounded body, a large round central dial, and orange and white buttons.

Victor Reader Stratus12 M Daisy MP3 player - Blindness - Humanware

by HumanWare

$495.00, 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.

Ready to use This is a single-purpose player made to be easy to use out of the box, with no pairing, app, or mounting involved. A person can get real benefit within minutes, so it fits the self-serve level.

What it is

Summary

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

The Victor Reader Stratus12 M is a dedicated audio book player that plays DAISY books and MP3 files, built for people who can't comfortably read print. HumanWare designed the Stratus line to be simple and friendly to use, and it's the latest in the company's long run of easy audio book players. Because it's a standalone device made for one job, you don't need a phone, tablet, or computer to listen once you have your content loaded.

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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$495.00

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How to fund this

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
Complexity
Ready to use
Price
$495.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Load a book or MP3 file onto the player and press play. Most people can start listening within a few minutes.

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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