A grip switch with a blue cylindrical handle held in a hand, connected by a clear tube to a grey control box.

Grip and Puff Switch

by Enabling Devices

$129.95, 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 plug in. But breath control is an access method that depends on the person's breath strength and control, their positioning, and what the two actions will operate. A therapist or ATP can help judge fit and set it up, so the switch works as a real access solution and not just a gadget.

What it is

Summary

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

This switch lets someone control two separate devices using only their breath. Sipping on the straw triggers one device, and puffing triggers the other. It's built for people who can't use switches that need a hand or finger press. It mounts on a 19-inch flexible gooseneck with a three-way clamp, so you can secure it to a table, wheelchair, or bedrail and position the straw where the user can reach it comfortably. It needs no batteries and wipes clean with common disinfectants. Because the straw goes in the mouth, each user 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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$129.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$129.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Clamp the switch to a table, wheelchair, or bedrail, then bend the gooseneck so the straw sits at the user's mouth.
    2. Attach the straw and plug the cords into the devices you want to control.
  • With a guide
    1. Confirm that the toy, device, or switch interface you plan to use accepts a standard switch connection.
    2. Try sip and puff separately so the user knows which action triggers which device, and adjust the gooseneck until it's comfortable (about 20-30 minutes). See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help decide whether breath control is a good access method, choose the mounting position, and plan how the two switch actions map to devices or software. Allow one session for trial and positioning.

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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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