Scallop Switch
by American Printing House for the Blind
Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026
The Scallop Switch is a large-surface activation switch designed as a component of APH's Sensory Learning Kit (SLK), a multi-sensory program used with students who have significant cognitive and physical disabilities alongside visual impairment. Its distinctive scalloped shape provides a broad, easy-to-activate surface for users with limited or inconsistent motor control — someone who can't reliably hit a smaller target can still trigger cause-and-effect activities or control switch-accessible devices. This is a replacement part, not a standalone system — it's intended to replace a damaged or worn switch within an existing SLK setup, not to serve as a general-purpose switch on its own. If you're building a new switch setup from scratch, confirm this model is compatible with your interface before ordering.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Plug the switch into a compatible switch input jack on an SLK component or other switch-accessible device — no configuration required. - With professional help
An occupational therapist (OT) or teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) should confirm proper positioning and activation method for the individual user within the SLK program context.
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
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 23, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.