Bright Switch for the Visually Impaired
Last seen at this price on June 26, 2026. We haven’t been able to check it since, so confirm it with the vendor.
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
This switch has a bright blinking light that helps someone with low vision find it. When it's pressed, a textured yellow light shines, music plays, and the switch vibrates, so the person gets light, sound, and touch feedback at once. You can set it to use any or all of those effects, and you can turn the blinking light on or off. It's about 7 inches across and 3¾ inches tall, runs on 2 AA batteries, and the music may vary from unit to unit.
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
This is the vendor WhatCanHelp tracks for this product — it may also be available from other retailers or a local supplier, and prices vary.
How to fund this
These are common places to ask about paying for equipment like this. Each one decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so start by asking them.
Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Professional guidance helps
- Price
- $184.95
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- School district
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
Put in 2 AA batteries and press the switch to see the light, hear the music, and feel the vibration. - With a guide
- Choose which effects (light, music, vibration) to keep on, and decide whether the blinker should stay on, using the settings described in the manual.
- Place the switch where the person can find it with their eyes or hands. Try a few spots, since the best position takes some trial and error. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
- With professional help
An occupational therapist, vision specialist, or ATP can help decide whether this switch fits the person's vision and movement, and where to place it. They can also help connect it to a purpose, like a cause-and-effect activity or a device the switch controls. Plan on one or two sessions to get it right.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Enabling Devices — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked June 26, 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.