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GoTalk Fit
Est. $79–$129
The GoTalk Fit is a small handheld device that speaks recorded messages when someone presses a picture square. You can set it up with 4 or 9 squares per level and use 3 levels, for up to 12 or 27 messages in all. Each message can run up to 20 seconds, and a different colored light shows which level you're on. It's a good fit for a learner who needs to share wants and needs, join in a lesson, or ask a question at school or out in the community. Because the overlay swaps out easily, you can reprogram it for a new class or activity during the day.
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Freedom
Est. $150–$350
The Freedom lets one switch control up to four different devices. You can move between them by holding the main switch down for a set time, or by tapping a second select switch. Each device plugs in through a standard 3.5mm switch jack, and you can program which channels are active so it skips any that are unused. The hold time is adjustable, and the keypad can be locked after setup so settings don't get changed by accident. Phones and tablets may need an extra adapter to connect, and the switch itself is sold separately.
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Pillow Switch
$140.00
The Pillow Switch is a soft, smooth switch that someone can press with the head, cheek, or another body part, with a light touch. It plugs in through a 3.5mm mono switch jack, so it can operate compatible communication aids, toys, and other switch-accessible technology. It fastens to a pillow or wheelchair cushion with a safety pin and Velcro, which puts it right where the person's head or cheek rests. This is only the switch. You'll need a switch-accessible device to plug it into, and a therapist can help with choosing a good spot and checking that the person can activate it reliably.
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Ping Pong Switch
Est. $35–$75
The Ping Pong Switch is a light-touch switch that needs very little force to activate. That makes it a fit for someone with limited movement who can reliably press with a small motion, such as a head movement. It's built to resist water and moisture and to hold up to daily use at school, in therapy, or at home. It plugs into any device with a 3.5mm mono switch input. A mounting set (gooseneck arm, Super Clamp, and Mini Ball & Socket mount) is offered as an option so you can position it exactly where the user can reach it. On its own it's just the switch, so it only does something once it's connected to a switch-accessible device.
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Big Track Mouse Ball
$100.00
The BIGtrack is an oversized trackball mouse. You move the cursor by rolling a giant yellow 3-inch ball with your palm or fingers, so there is no need to grip and slide a standard mouse. The left and right click buttons are bright blue and sit behind the ball, which helps prevent accidental clicks while you position the cursor. It suits someone with weak hands, trouble with fine finger movements, or limited vision, and it also works for young children building hand-eye coordination. The bold colors make it easy to see and can help hold attention.
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SoundingBoard
Est. $10–$50
SoundingBoard is an iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch app that turns the device into a communication board. You build boards with up to 20 message spots, using the built-in AbleNet symbols or your own photos. Each spot can hold a recorded message of almost any length, so a touch speaks a message in a voice you choose. It suits someone who needs to make choices or share simple messages and has a caregiver, teacher, or family member to build and record the boards. Because it runs on a larger iPad screen as well, the buttons can be made bigger. The app is also offered in French, German, and Spanish. Taking photos inside the app isn't supported on the previous-generation iPod touch or iPad 1.
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iTalk2
$215.00
The iTalk2 is a simple two-button talking device. Pressing the red or yellow top plays a recorded message, so someone can pick between two choices, like yes or no, or two foods or activities. You can record new messages quickly, or use the levels to pre-record up to three sets ahead of time. A clear snap cover holds picture symbols so the person can see what each button means. The soft-touch coating is easier to hold, and the digital sound is built to work in most settings. Symbol overlays are not included, but AbleNet offers a free iPad app for making them.
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Ultimate Switchbox
Est. $150–$350
The Ultimate Switchbox is a USB switch interface that lets up to six switches control a computer as if they were keyboard keys, mouse buttons, or gamepad buttons. Each socket can be set to a single key, a modifier like Shift or Control, a mouse click or cursor move, or a short macro of up to four keystrokes. Settings are spread across four levels, so one set of switches can do different jobs, and a seventh socket or an onboard button changes levels. It works without extra software and comes with default settings that often need no changes. This is the interface only, so you'll need your own switches and a computer, and finding the right mapping for a particular user is where an ATP, OT, or SLP helps most.
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Big Red
$75.00
The Big Red is a large switch with a 5-inch (12.7 cm) round surface that takes a light press, about 5.5 ounces of force. It gives both a click you can feel and a sound you can hear, so the person knows they hit it. It's a good fit for someone who needs a big target because of low vision or limited hand control. It comes with red, blue, yellow, and green snap-on tops and a clear holder for picture symbols. You can make printable symbol overlays with AbleNet's free Symbol Overlay Maker app, which needs an iPad running iPadOS 13 or newer. A switch like this does nothing alone, so you'll need to plug it into a switch-accessible device or interface.
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GoTalk Multi-Message Bundle
Est. $200–$450
This bundle gives you several GoTalk communication devices in different sizes, so you can match the number of choices to what a person can handle. The three Lite Touch models (4+, 9+ and 20+) each hold recorded messages across five levels, with a few core buttons that stay the same on every level. The Lite Touch buttons activate with very little pressure. The GoTalk Duo is a simpler two-message device with improved sound. Because each device has to be recorded and set up, it's a good fit for someone who needs speech support at more than one stage, or for a team trying out sizes before settling on one. The page text cuts off before listing everything in the bundle, so check the full contents before ordering.
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Jelly Beamer Transmitter
$145.00
The Jelly Beamer Transmitter is a wireless switch, so someone can activate a device by pressing it without a cord running between them. It works from up to 30 feet away with no pointing needed, and several can be used in the same room because each has its own code. It also has a jack for plugging in a different single switch, which lets that switch work wirelessly too. It does nothing alone, though. You'll need AbleNet's Wireless Receiver, and the receiver has to be connected to whatever the person is controlling.
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Switches - Specs - Green
$75.00
The Specs switch is the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, only 1 3/8 inches across, with a green cap. It works as a press switch that gives audible feedback, and it responds across its whole surface. It's made of durable, high-impact ABS plastic, has a 6-foot cord with a 1/8 inch (3.5mm) monoplug, and comes with three detachable bases to choose from. A small target like this can suit someone with limited reach or small, precise movements. This is just the switch. It does nothing until you plug it into a switch-accessible device, toy, communication aid, or interface.
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PowerLink 4 (North America)
$330.00
The PowerLink 4 is a control unit that lets someone use a single switch to turn on a plugged-in appliance, such as a fan, a blender, or a toy. It has two outlets and two switch jacks, and it also works with AbleNet's Big Beamer and Jelly Beamer wireless switches. Six control modes decide how the appliance runs: it can act like a normal switch, run for a set time from 1 to 99 seconds or minutes, toggle on and off, count activations, or need both switches pressed together. The built-in display makes setting times and viewing counts simple, which suits cause-and-effect practice, cooperative play, and tracking progress. You will need your own switch and appliance, since neither is included.
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Smoothie Switch Pack
Est. $60–$120
This pack holds eight wired press switches from AbleNet: four small ones with a 75mm pressing surface and four large ones with a 125mm surface, one of each size in red, yellow, green, and blue. Each switch has a low, angled shape and gives a click and a tactile response when pressed, so a person with limited movement can tell when they have activated it. A switch does nothing on its own, so you'll plug these into a switch-adapted toy, a switch interface, or another device that accepts switches. A variety pack like this helps when you're still working out which size and position works best for someone. A therapist can help with that choice and with mounting.
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LITTLEmack
$155.00
The LITTLEmack is a single-button talker: you record a message, and it plays that message back each time the button is pressed. It holds up to 2 minutes of recording, so the message can be a phrase, a sound, or a short sentence, and you can re-record it during the day as needs change. A clear snap cover holds a picture symbol over the button, and four interchangeable tops (red, blue, yellow, green) let you pick a color. It also has a jack for plugging in an external switch for someone who can't press the main button, and a toy/appliance jack with a cable for connecting a toy or appliance. This suits someone just starting out with communication who needs one simple way to say one thing. It only plays one message at a time, so it's a starting point rather than a full communication system.
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Test-IT!
Est. $25–$60
Test-IT! is a small battery-powered tester that tells you whether a switch is working. Plug any switch with a 3.5mm plug into its socket. An orange light comes on to show the tester has power. Press the switch and a green light comes on if the switch is working. It shuts itself off after you unplug the switch, which saves the battery. It's handy for teachers, therapists, and families who want to rule out a dead switch before a session starts or when something stops responding. It only checks the switch itself, not the device or software the switch controls. A 9V battery is included.
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Big Red Switch
Est. $50–$90
The Big Red Switch is a large, press-down switch with a 125mm top, making it an easy target for someone who has trouble hitting a small button. It gives a firm tactile feel and an audible click when pressed, and it only activates while pressed. It comes with red, yellow, green, and blue tops you can swap, which helps tell switches apart when you use more than one. A 180cm cable ends in a 3.5mm mono plug, and you can mount it with adhesive, hook-and-loop fasteners, or a switch mount. Keep in mind that this is only the switch. It does nothing until it is plugged into something that accepts switches, such as a communication device, a computer with scanning software, an adaptive toy, or an environmental control.
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BIG Candy Corn 2
$255.00
The BIG Candy Corn 2 is an access switch that activates when a person's hand or body is near or touching its large surface, so no pressing force is needed. It uses a proximity sensor that doesn't need calibration, and it gives a beep and a light when triggered (both can be turned off). The surface is nearly twice the size of the LITTLE Candy Corn, which helps someone with limited fine motor control or low vision find and hit the target. It runs on 2 AA batteries, which are included. This is only the switch: it has to be plugged into a speech device, tablet, computer, or other switch-adapted device to do anything.
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QuickTalker FeatherTouch 23
$265.00
The QuickTalker FeatherTouch 23 is a portable speech device that plays recorded messages when someone touches its membrane surface, which responds to very light touches and small fingers. It holds 103 messages across five recording levels, with three core messages that stay the same on every level and 20 that change from level to level. That lets you set up one level for the classroom, another for the bus, and another for story time. Batteries are included, and it's built to handle drops. Symbol overlays are not included, so you'll need to make your own, for example with AbleNet's free overlay app for iPad.
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Switches - Specs - Yellow
$75.00
The Specs switch is a small, round yellow button that sends a signal when pressed, letting someone operate a switch-accessible device without using a standard keyboard or mouse. At about 1 3/8 inches across, it's the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, and it works with three detachable bases, which gives you some choice in how it's positioned. It's made of durable, high-impact ABS plastic, responds across its whole surface, and gives an audible click so the user knows the press registered. It has a 6-foot cord with a 3.5mm plug. This is only the switch, so it needs a compatible device, interface, or toy to plug into before it does anything.
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All-Turn-It Spinner
$145.00
The All-Turn-It Spinner picks a random result when it's activated, which makes it a switch-friendly stand-in for rolling dice. You can use it to choose someone from a group or to play games of chance like Bingo. It has a built-in jack for an external switch, so someone who can't press a button by hand can still take a turn. The spinner runs on two C batteries, which are included. It does not work with the Jelly Bean, Big Red, or Specs IC switches, so check your switch before you buy. It has small parts and isn't meant for children under 3.
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Specs Switch IC
Est. $30–$75
The Specs Switch IC is a small, sturdy switch that lets someone activate a device with a simple press instead of using a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen. The cap can be swapped for a different one, and it can be mounted in more than one way, so it can be set up around where and how a person moves best. It is used for communication, play, and controlling things in the environment. This is just the switch. It does nothing until you connect it to something that accepts a switch, such as a communication device, a toy, or an interface, so the whole setup matters more than the switch alone.
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Smooth Talker with Levels
Est. $150–$350
The Smooth Talker with Levels is a recordable voice output device. You record messages onto it, and it plays them back when it's activated. It holds 8 minutes of total recording time, shared across five levels, so you can set aside more or less memory for different activities. It has many playback modes, such as stepping through messages in order, playing them in random order, offering choices from a menu, and asking a question that gets an answer. You can also add a new message to a recording without erasing what's already there. It charges from a USB socket, can be used while charging, and has twin speakers. For wired switch access, there's an input socket, or you can pair a wireless switch like the it-Switch. With all those modes and levels, it's a flexible tool for classroom, therapy, or home use, but it takes some planning to set up well.
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LITTLE Step-by-Step
$220.00
The LITTLE Step-by-Step plays back a series of recorded messages in order, one for each press of its button. That makes it useful for telling a story, walking through the steps of a routine, counting, or telling a knock-knock joke. You can record three separate sets of messages, with about four minutes of total recording time shared across them, so one device can serve different activities during the day. It comes with red, yellow, green, and blue tops and a clear snap cap that holds a picture symbol, so the person pressing it sees what the message is about. It plays one message at a time and can't build new sentences, so it works best for planned, scripted turns.
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