A large red switch with a rounded domed top on a black round base, with a cable trailing from its edge.

Big Red

by AbleNet

$75.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The switch itself is easy to handle, but it only helps once it's matched to a device, placed where the person can reach it, and paired with a plan for what it does. A professional can make that fit much better, though a family may be able to manage with patience.

What it is

Summary

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

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.

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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How to fund this

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Details

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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
    Snap on the color top you want and add a symbol in the clear holder if you'd like one.
  • With a guide
    1. Plug the switch into the device or interface it will control, then press it to check that it responds.
    2. To make picture overlays, install the free Symbol Overlay Maker app on an iPad with iPadOS 13 or newer, then print and fit them. Plan on about 30 minutes.
  • With professional help
    An occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, or ATP can help decide where to place the switch, what it should control, and how to teach its use. Plan on 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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