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Tactile Symbol Communicator

Visually impaired person in wheelchair with Symbol Communicator on tray in front of him.Spoon as symbol for "eat".Circle with hole in center as symbol for "Something wrong".
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
Enabling Devices
Approximate Cost: $429.95

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Product Description: 

The Tactile Symbol Communicator is a six-level communicator device designed for users with visual impairments. The communicator uses tactile symbols for concrete or abstract representations that can be tactually recognized by the user, with optional vibration feedback. It includes storage for 36 six-second audio messages.

Main Features: 

  • Tactile symbols for concrete or abstract representations that can be tactually recognized by the user. Just touch one of the six removable symbols to activate a message and feel an (optional) vibration.
  • Storage for 36 six-second messages.
  • Includes six tactile symbols—Bathroom; Something wrong; Drink; I want; Finished, and Eat.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Size: 14"L x 10½"W x 2"H.
  • Weight: 3½ lbs.
  • Battery: 4 AA.

Options & Accessories: 

  • Vibration feedback model.

More Information: 

This product is discontinued by the manufacturer, but it may still be available for purchase from third party vendors. Try searching the product by name on the internet. Be careful as the manufacturer may no longer support it - or support it for long.