A clear plastic switch with an orange indicator, attached near a man's temple with a thin cord looping behind his ear.

Twitch Switch

by Enabling Devices

$159.95, see price history

Last seen at this price on June 26, 2026. We haven’t been able to check it since, so confirm it with the vendor.

Professional guidance helps The switch itself is simple, but it only helps if it is placed and tuned to a very small, reliable movement. Choosing the body site, setting the sensitivity and picking an operating mode are easy to get wrong. A therapist or ATP can make a big difference in how well it works, though a determined family could get it working alone.

What it is

Summary

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

The Twitch Switch picks up very small muscle movements, even something as slight as wrinkling your forehead, and turns them into a switch press. You can raise or lower how much movement it takes to trigger it, and you can choose between on-off, momentary and timed operation. It suits someone who has very little movement and needs a way to operate a switch-accessible device. It runs on a 9-volt battery and is only one piece of a larger setup, since it needs a device to control and sensors that pick up the movement.

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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$159.95

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How to fund this

These are common places to ask about paying for equipment like this. Each one decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so start by asking them.

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$159.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Install the 9-volt battery and plug the switch into the device you want to control.
  • With a guide
    1. Place the sensors where the person's small movement can be picked up reliably, then adjust how much movement it takes to trigger the switch.
    2. Choose among on-off, momentary and timed modes based on the device being used. Plan on 30 to 60 minutes of trial and adjustment. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP or ATP can help pick the best body site and sensitivity and match the operating mode to the person's goals. Allow one or more sessions to test and refine.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Enabling Devices — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked June 26, 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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