A low-profile, dome-shaped pressure switch with a glossy red top on a black base, with a cable extending out.

Smoothie Switch

by Attainment Company

$59.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The switch is simple hardware, and you can plug it into a switch toy and try it in minutes. But getting real benefit depends on picking the right size and position for the person's movement and on what it connects to. A therapist or ATP can help get that right and avoid wasted money or frustration.

What it is

Summary

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

The Smoothie Switch is a low-profile, angled push switch that gives someone a comfortable, low-effort way to trigger a switch-accessible toy, device, or program. It comes in a small size with a 75mm pressing surface or a large size with a 125mm one, in red, yellow, green, or blue. Each press gives a click you can hear and feel, which helps confirm the press registered. It works by closing a circuit when pressed, so it does nothing alone: you'll need something to plug it into, such as a switch-adapted toy or a switch interface. A mounting plate is sold separately for the large size, and it's meant to help prevent accidental presses.

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
$59.00
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 a switch-adapted toy or device and press the pad to check that it activates.
  • With a guide
    1. Choose the small (75mm) or large (125mm) size based on how the person can reach and press.
    2. Position the switch where the person can press it reliably, or attach it to a mounting arm using a mounting plate if they need it held in place. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    1. An occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, or ATP can help pick the size and the best placement or mounting for the person's movement.
    2. They can also help connect the switch to a communication device or computer and plan how to build the skill of using it. Plan on one session or more.

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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.

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