A round red switch with a glossy domed top on a black base, with a cable extending from the side.

Jelly Bean

by AbleNet

$75.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The switch is simple hardware, but it is only one piece of a larger setup. Getting real benefit means choosing the right switch size, position, and the device it controls. A therapist or other AT professional can make that choice much more reliable. A family may be able to set up the basics alone, so help is recommended rather than required.

What it is

Summary

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

The Jelly Bean is a push-button switch with a 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) round activation surface, a good fit for someone who can reach and press a smaller target. The top comes off and can be swapped for red, blue, yellow, or green, and a clear snap cap is included so you can slip a picture symbol inside. That helps match the switch to someone's tastes or visual needs. This is the switch only. It does nothing until it is connected to a device, toy, or communication aid that responds to switch input.

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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$75.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$75.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Choose a top color (red, blue, yellow, or green) or use the clear snap cap with a picture symbol, and snap it onto the switch.
  • With a guide
    1. Plug the switch into a switch-accessible device or an interface, following that device's instructions.
    2. To make printable picture symbols for the clear cap, use the free AbleNet Symbol Overlay Maker app, which needs an iPad with iPadOS 13 or newer. Allow about 15-30 minutes to connect and test it.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help decide where to mount the switch, which body part will press it, and how it fits into a communication or access setup. Plan one or more sessions. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AbleNet — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 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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