A rounded rectangular switch with a black base and a silver textured panel on top, with a cable trailing from the side.

Micro Light Switch

by AbleNet

$95.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The switch itself is simple to plug in, but it is only one piece of a larger setup. Whether it helps depends on picking the right body site, mounting position, and target device for the person's movement. A professional can make that fit much better, which is why guidance is recommended even though one could try it alone.

What it is

Summary

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

The Micro Light Switch is a small button switch that responds to a very gentle press, about 10 grams of force (listed elsewhere as roughly 11 grams, or 0.4 oz). Its 13mm pressing surface is compact, and it gives a soft click so the person knows the press registered. It's meant for someone with very limited movement or strength who needs precise control. It plugs in through a 3.5mm mono jack on a 150cm cable, and a threaded insert on the base lets you screw it to a mount with a standard 4-40 screw. On its own it does nothing; it only works when connected to a switch-adapted device, such as a communication device, toy, or computer 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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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$95.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the 3.5mm cable into a device or switch interface that accepts a mono switch input, then press the switch to test it.
  • With a guide
    1. If you want it held in place, screw the switch onto a mount using a standard 4-40 screw in the threaded base.
    2. Try a few positions with the person using it, and adjust until a gentle press is easy to repeat. Plan on 15-30 minutes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help decide whether this switch fits the person's movement, choose the best body site, and set up the mounting and the device it controls. Expect one or two sessions of trial and adjustment.

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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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