Tilt Switch

Tilt Switch

by Enabling Devices

$52.95

Professional guidance helps The hardware itself is simple — strap on and plug in — but finding the right body site, calibrating tilt sensitivity, and integrating it effectively with a target device requires meaningful professional input from an OT or ATP. Using it incorrectly could mean ineffective access or missed opportunities for better placement, making professional_recommended the appropriate tier.

Last verified June 20, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026

The Tilt Switch is a body-worn switch that activates when the user tilts a specific body part — head, arm, or leg — past a set angle, using gravity rather than hand pressure to trigger it. It's designed for people who have very limited hand or finger movement but retain some controlled movement in another part of their body, such as someone with severe motor impairments from conditions like cerebral palsy, ALS, or spinal cord injury. The switch attaches via a Velcro strap and connects to switch-accessible devices like AAC devices, adapted toys, or environmental controls via a standard 3.5mm jack — it is just the switch, not a complete solution by itself. Tilt sensitivity is adjustable, which matters a lot because getting the angle threshold right for a specific user typically requires some trial and fitting with a therapist.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
ComplexityProfessional guidance helps
Price$52.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab
VerifiedJune 20, 2026
ClassifiedApril 26, 2026 · confidence: high
VendorEnabling Devices ↗

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    1. Strap the switch to the intended body part using the included Velcro strap.
    2. Plug the 3.5mm cable into a compatible switch-accessible device.
    3. Tilt the body part to confirm activation.
  • With a guide
    1. Download the product manual from Enabling Devices to understand sensitivity adjustment.
    2. Experiment with strap placement and tilt angle settings to find a reliable activation movement — allow 20-30 minutes for initial calibration.
  • With professional help
    1. An occupational therapist (OT) or ATP should assess which body part has the most reliable and sustainable voluntary movement for activation.
    2. An SLP or ATP should match the switch to the appropriate target device and configure scanning or access settings — typically 1-2 sessions.
    3. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

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.

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Where to Get It

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How to Fund This

Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Enabling Devices — view on vendor site; last verified June 20, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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