SWITCHES

Big Red

Big Red

5-inch activation surface with tactile and auditory feedback.

Manufacturer:

Ablenet

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $55

Jelly Bean

Jelly Bean

Smaller than the Big Red with a 2.5-inch activation surface with tactile and auditory feedback.

Manufacturer:

Ablenet

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $55

BASS Switch Graphic

BASS

Big Area Single Switch (BASS) has a large 6" x 3.75" surface and is low profile.

Manufacturer:

Don Johnston

www.donjohnston.com

 

Approx. Price:  $50

Ellipse 6 Switch

Ellipse

A low profile, minimum-pressure switch that can be activated by a light touch anywhere on top. Provides audible “click” for feedback.  4” x 6” surface.

Manufacturer:

Don Johnston

www.donjohnston.com

 

Approx. Price:  $70

Lever Switch

Lever

A lever switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. These switches provide auditory and tactile feedback and require 1.75 ounces of force to activate.

Dimensions: 4.75 x 2 x 1 inch. Weight: 2 ounces.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $65

Cup switch

Cup

The Cup Switch is a button switch designed for individuals wither upper extremity disabilities who have a good ability to target smaller surfaces.  The base provides a surface for easy mounting on a table, pillow or wheelchair bracket.

Manufacturer:

Tobii ATI

www.tobiiati.com

 

Approx. Price:  $50

Spec Switch

Spec

With a 1 3/8-inch activation surface, this switch is small enough to be worn, but is most often used as a mounted switch.

Manufacturer:

Ablenet

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $50

Animal Switches

Animal Switches

These large target pressure switches offer something different for young users. Cat, cow, fish and pig models are available through ETC.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $45

Mini Cup Switch

Minicup

Smaller than the Cup Switch, for people with good targeting ability; activated by pressing on surface with finger, chin, etc. Comes with colored stickers. Tactile and auditory feedback.

1-inch in diameter

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $30

Pillow switch

Pillow

Activated by pressing down on the foam surface top. A good switch for head and cheek activation. Tactile and auditory feedback. Comes with Velcro on the bottom for mounting.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $75

Soft Pillow switch

Soft Pillow

Enclosed in foam and covered with a removable washable velvet bag. Tactile and auditory feedback.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $85

Round Pad switch

Round Pad

Activated by pressing anywhere on the top surface with any part of the body including head, cheek, finger, hand or foot.  Dimensions: 3.25 diameter x 0.5 inches. Weight: 4 ounces.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $75

square pad switch

Square Pad

This switch features a large target area for people who have difficulty targeting a small switch.  Provides both tactile and auditory feedback. Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches. Weight: 8 ounces.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $60

Plate Switch

Plate

This switch features a thin membrane and a colored circle on the surface marks the pressure sensitive area. This low-profile switch enables the finger to slide and does not provide tactile or auditory feedback on activation. Dimensions: 3.5” x 3.5”

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $45

Microlite switch

Microlite

A touch switch designed to be activated by a feather light touch for individuals who have upper extremity motor disabilities. Provides tactile and auditory feedback. It may be mounted with double-sided tape or Velcro.

Dimensions: 1.75” x 0.5”

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $55

treadle switch

Treadle

A rocker switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The switch can be used as a floor/foot switch or on a tabletop and is activated by pressing the hinged top surface from a specific angle.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $40

pal pad

Pal Pad

Can be plugged into any communication aid or battery-operated assistive device.  They can be activated with the slightest touch, whether it comes from directly above or at a shallow angle.

Manufacturer:

Adaptivation, Inc.

www.adaptivation.com

 

Approx. Price:  $30- $35

ribbon switch

Ribbon

Activated by bending either direction.  Soft to touch, tactile feedback.  Dimensions: 13” x 1.5”

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $115

leaf switch

LEAF

A lever switch designed for individuals with limited upper limb mobility.  It is a single switch operated by pressing one side of the leaf.  It provides tactile and auditory feedback. This switch has a removable foam pad. Mounting requires additional tubular mounting hardware. Dimensions: 3” x 0.5”

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $115

flex switch

Flex

It is a single switch operated by bending the flexible rubber tip 0.5 inches in any direction. Provides tactile and auditory feedback. Comes mounted on an angled metal rod to facilitate positioning. The rubber tip can be removed and rotated. It can be mounted on a wheelchair or table.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $165

grasp switch

Grasp

The tube-shaped switch features a foam hand grip that is soft to the touch while providing firm support.  There is no auditory or tactile feedback provided. Dimensions: The switch is 5.5 inches long and 1.4 inches diameter.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $85

pull switch

Pull

A pull on the ball activates this switch.

Size: 7½"L x 7"W x 2"H

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $35

ultimate switch

Ultimate

It requires only the slightest touch for activation. 19-inch Gooseneck and universal clamp included. Quick Disconnect allows the user to remove and replace a switch in its preset position.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $100

vibrating plate switch

Vibrating Plate

Vibrating 5" x 8" plate switch is soothing to the touch and great for providing vibrotactile stimulation. Can be used alone or as an external switch when connected to a device.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $60

plate switch

Plate

Brightly colored plate switches respond to even the slightest touch. They are ergonomically designed so that you need only make the slightest movement to contact the sloping plate. Suction cups are provided for ease of attachment to most surfaces.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $40

wobble on base switch

Wobble on Base

Mounted vertically on a base and secured with four rubber suction cups.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $65

wobble on gooseneck swtich

Wobble on Gooseneck

Mounted on a 19-inch Gooseneck mount attached to a weighted base.  Activated by swiping motion.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $95

Rocking Action Switch

Rocking Action

Operates similar to a seesaw where both sides operate independently from one another.  Suitable for users with a limited range of motion, enabling them to engage in two separate activities through one switch without moving a great distance. Activation is indicated with an audible click. The two-tone colored top measures at 7 x 2.75 in. wide.

Manufacturer:

AMDi

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $110

Double Membrane Switch

Double Membrane

A dual-panel touch sensitive membrane in one casing.  It allows for the benefits of two individual interchangeable overlays.

Manufacturer:

AMDi

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $85

Penta switch

Penta

A multiple button switch intended to control any device that requires five single switches for operation; the switch unit is basically a flattened joystick.  Tactile and auditory feedback is provided.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $150

Joggle Pressure Adjustable switch

Joggle by TRAXSYS

Allows for increasing and decreasing of activation pressure by dialing in the level of resistance. Has 15 preset positions ranging from 6.5 oz of pressure to 52 oz.

Vendor:

Infogrip

www.infogrip.com

 

Approx. Price:  $60

 

vibrating mini saucer switch

Vibrating Mini-Saucer

These specially designed switches are ideal for individuals who are unable to control the hand or wrist movements necessary to operate traditional plate switches. These Switches are actuated by a light touch. Has an adjustable motor to modify the intensity of the vibration.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $35

Jelly Beamer Wireless Switch

Jelly Beamer

A wireless transmitter and receiver, turn both components on, plug the receiver into any switch adapted toy or device, and you’re ready for wireless access. Beamers are paired with their own receiver, meaning multiple devices can be used in the same room at the same time, without interference. Effective range is up to 30 feet.

Manufacturer:

Ablenet

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $155

air link cordless switch

Air Link Cordless

Access to the PowerLink 3 control unit allows users to activate appliances up to 20 feet away.  Attach cord appliance cable to create corded switch access. Features a 2½ inch activation surface on an angled base.

Manufacturer:

Ablenet

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $90

Infared sound touch switch

Infared/Sound/Touch

The Infrared/Sound/Touch (IST) can be used with virtually any kind of body motion through the use of three different types of sensors: touch, sound or infrared.

Manufacturer:

Words+

www.words-plus.com

 

Approx. Price:  $395+

Piezo switch

Piezo

The raise of an eyebrow or clench of the jaw is all the movement necessary to activate. Sensitivity is adjustable to help discriminate between voluntary and involuntary movements. Requires power control module for use.

Manufacturer:

AMDi

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:

     $35 - Switch

     $295 - Control Module

Ultra Thin Proximity switch

Ultra Thin Proximity

Operated by users with a light control of their head, hands, feet, fingers or toes. A green light indicates power and a yellow light indicates activation.

Manufacturer:

AMDi

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $270

Adjustable Proximity switch

Adjustable Proximity

Features adjustability in sensing range from touch to over half an inch. It can be mounted behind various materials without losing sensitivity. Green light indicates power, yellow light indicates activation. Requires power control module for use.

Manufacturer:

AMDi

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $270

Mini-Moon Proximity switch

Mini-Moon Proximity

Suitable for users who need to use their head to activate a switch. It is particularly useful for use on lap trays.  Sensing range of ¼ in. Size of 5/8 H x 2 1/2 Diameter in.

Manufacturer:

AMDi

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $535

Fiber Optic Eye Blink

Fiber Optic Eye Blink

This switch works best when eye-blinking is the only movement the user is able to perform. The sensor is capable of discriminating between random eye-blinks and purposeful controlled eye-blinks.

Manufacturer:

AMDi

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $645

scatir switch

SCATIR

Self-Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared (SCATIR) is a multipurpose momentary contact switch with auditory feedback. It works by detecting a beam of reflected pulsed infrared light and is suitable for a variety of control gestures, including eye-blink, eyebrow, finger, head and facial muscle movement.  It also incorporates an auditory tone source, which emits a high-frequency beep when the switch is activated and can be enabled or disabled.

Manufacturer:

Tash, Inc.

www.tashinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $450