A sip-and-puff switch with a black control unit and lever, a flexible black tube, and a small green mouthpiece accessory.

Sip and Puff Switch

by Enabling Devices

$225.95, see price history

Last seen at this price on June 26, 2026. We haven’t been able to check it since, so confirm it with the vendor.

Professional guidance helps The hardware is simple to clamp and connect, but breath-controlled access is a big step for the person using it. Mouth position, breath strength, and what each action controls all matter. A therapist or ATP can help make sure the switch is a good fit and set up well. A family could manage it alone, but results are usually better with professional input.

What it is

Summary

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

This switch lets someone control two devices using only their breath: sipping on the tube triggers one device, and puffing triggers the other. It's meant for people who can't press a regular touch switch. The switch sits on a 19-inch gooseneck, so you can bend it to bring the straw to the user's mouth, and a three-way clamp holds it to a table, wheelchair, bedrail, or other spot. It needs no batteries and wipes clean with common disinfectant or nonabrasive cleaners. It works with other Enabling Devices products that take a switch, such as adapted toys, sensory products, and therapy tools. Because the straw goes in the user's mouth, each person should have their own switch, and the filter and straws can be replaced.

Getting it

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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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$225.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$225.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Clamp the switch to a table, wheelchair, bedrail, or other stable spot, then attach the straw.
  • With a guide
    1. Bend the gooseneck so the straw sits where the user can reach it comfortably without straining.
    2. Connect the switch to the devices with the cords, then test that a sip triggers one device and a puff triggers the other. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can check that breath control is a reliable way for this person to access devices, choose the best mounting position, and decide what the sip and puff should operate. Plan on one assessment session, with follow-up as needed.

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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.

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