A round, cushioned switch covered in tan fleece fabric, with a black cord extending from its side.

Pillow Switch

by AbleNet

$140.00, see price history

Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Professional guidance helps The switch itself is simple, but it only helps as part of a larger setup. A therapist or ATP can find the most reliable body site, place the switch well, and connect it to the right device and software. Someone could set it up alone, but a good fit and a good position make a big difference in results.

What it is

Summary

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

The Pillow Switch is a soft, smooth switch that someone can press with the head, cheek, or another body part, with a light touch. It plugs in through a 3.5mm mono switch jack, so it can operate compatible communication aids, toys, and other switch-accessible technology. It fastens to a pillow or wheelchair cushion with a safety pin and Velcro, which puts it right where the person's head or cheek rests. This is only the switch. You'll need a switch-accessible device to plug it into, and a therapist can help with choosing a good spot and checking that the person can activate it reliably.

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.

Find your state's lending program →

Where to get it

AbleNet Visit
$140.00
Inclusive Technology Visit
Contact vendor for pricing

These are the vendors WhatCanHelp tracks for this product — it may also be available from other retailers or a local supplier, and prices vary.

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.

All funding programs, state by state →

Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$140.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the switch cable into the 3.5mm switch jack on a compatible device and press the pad to test it.
  • With a guide
    1. Fasten the switch to a pillow or wheelchair cushion using the safety pin and Velcro, placed where the head or cheek can reach it easily.
    2. Try a few positions and check that the person can press it on purpose and without strain. Plan about 30 minutes.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help choose the best body site and placement, match the switch to the device, and teach switch use. Plan one or more sessions.

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

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.

How listings stay current