A round red switch with a domed top on a black circular base, with a black cable extending from the side.

Specs Switch IC

by AbleNet

Est. $30–$75, see price history

Typical price range, not a vendor quote. 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. Choosing the right placement, cap, and connected device is where the benefit comes from, and an OT, SLP, or ATP can make a big difference to how well it works for the person using it.

What it is

Summary

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

The Specs Switch IC is a small, sturdy switch that lets someone activate a device with a simple press instead of using a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen. The cap can be swapped for a different one, and it can be mounted in more than one way, so it can be set up around where and how a person moves best. It is used for communication, play, and controlling things in the environment. This is just the switch. It does nothing until you connect it to something that accepts a switch, such as a communication device, a toy, or an interface, so the whole setup matters more than the switch alone.

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

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
Est. $30–$75
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the switch into a switch-accessible device or switch interface and press it to confirm the connection works.
  • With a guide
    1. Pick a cap and a mounting method that suit how the person will press, then test a few positions.
    2. Check that the switch triggers the connected device reliably and comfortably. Plan on about 30 minutes to get a first setup working.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help choose where to place the switch, which cap to use, and how to connect it to a communication device or other system. A session or two is typical.

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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: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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