A white communication device with a speaker grille, rows of picture buttons, control buttons, and a side carrying handle.

Quicktalker FT7

by AbleNet

$265.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The device itself is easy to power up and record on. But the real benefit comes from choosing the right messages and symbols and teaching the person to use them. An SLP or other AT professional can make that much more effective, so professional help is recommended even though it isn't strictly required.

What it is

Summary

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

The Quicktalker FT7 is a talking board with seven message areas. You record your own voice messages, and each area can hold up to five different recordings. That makes it a good fit for someone who needs a simple way to make requests or comments but doesn't use speech. You can pair each message with a picture or symbol using AbleNet's free Symbol Overlay Maker app. It records about six minutes in total and runs on 4 AA batteries. It has a carrying handle but no switch input and no mounting connection, so it is meant to be used as a handheld or tabletop device.

Getting it

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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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$265.00

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$265.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Insurance
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Insert 4 AA batteries and record a message into one of the seven areas. Press that area to play it back.
  • With a guide
    1. Use the free AbleNet Symbol Overlay Maker app to make picture or symbol overlays that match your recorded messages.
    2. Print and place the overlays, then test each message. Plan about 30 to 60 minutes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help choose which messages and symbols to record, and how to organize the five recording levels. A first session often takes about an hour, with follow-up as needs change.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 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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