Getting Started with Switches Bundle
Est. $150–$350, see price history
Typical price range, not a vendor quote. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
This bundle gives you a starter set of switches in different shapes and sizes, plus a battery-operated walking toy that a switch can control. It includes the Big Red Switch, Jelly Bean Switch, small Pal Pad, Piko Button 50, large and small Smoothie switches, and a Specs Switch IC. The point is to let someone try several switches and see which one is easiest to press. It suits a person just starting out with switch access, such as practicing cause and effect or playing with the toy. The toy is one of several animal designs, and colors and contents may vary. The toy takes 2 AA batteries, which are included.
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.
Where to get it
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How to fund this
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Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Professional guidance helps
- Price
- Est. $150–$350
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
Plug a switch into the switch-adapted toy and press it to see the toy walk. The 2 AA batteries are included. - With a guide
- Try each switch one at a time, with the person seated comfortably and the switch placed where they can press it reliably.
- Note which switch size, feel, and position gets the easiest and most consistent response. Plan about 30 to 60 minutes for a first trial session.
- With professional help
- An OT, SLP, or ATP can help match a switch to the person's movement and choose a body position and mounting spot. A first assessment session usually runs 30 to 60 minutes.
- Ask a professional for help if you plan to connect a switch to a communication device, computer, or tablet, since that takes extra interfaces and settings.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Inclusive Technology — 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.