A stick switch with a tall yellow flexible rod mounted on a square turquoise base, with a black cord attached.

Adaptable Stick Switch

by American Printing House for the Blind

$38.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The switch itself is simple, but it is only one piece of a larger setup. It has to be matched to the person's movement, mounted in the right place, and connected to something useful. You can work this out on your own, but an OT or ATP will likely get better results, faster.

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What it is

Summary

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

This stick switch lets someone trigger a connected device by pressing, tapping, or nudging a thin wand, which takes very little movement or force. It is aimed at people, including students with multiple disabilities, who have limited mobility, motor control, or cognitive skills. The wand can be mounted or positioned in different ways, such as on a wheelchair, desk, or tray. It is a replacement part for the APH Sensory Learning Kit, and like any switch, it only does something once it is plugged into a device that responds to it.

Getting it

Where to get it

American Printing House for the Blind Visit
$38.00

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$38.00
Funding
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the switch into a switch-accessible device and test that a light press on the wand activates it.
  • With a guide
    1. Decide where the wand should sit so the person can reach it easily, such as on a tray, desk, or wheelchair, and secure it there.
    2. Try a few positions and have the person practice activating it. Plan on 15-30 minutes to settle on a spot that works.
  • With professional help
    An OT, ATP, or teacher of students with visual impairments can help choose the best switch type and mounting position and match it to the person's movement. Allow one session of 30-60 minutes.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 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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