A wedge-shaped black plate switch with a clear front panel displaying a waving cartoon figure and the word "hello".

LED Plate Switch for the VI

by Enabling Devices

$109.95, 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 switch itself is simple, but it only helps once it's connected to something and placed well for someone with low vision. Choosing the light setting and the position, and deciding what to control with it, goes better with a professional's input. Most families could get it working alone, but results are usually better with guidance.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a large plate switch with a built-in light, designed for someone with low vision who needs a bright visual cue when they press. You choose one of three light settings: the light turns on when pressed, turns off when pressed, or stays off. The clear plate has a 4" x 5" target area set at an angle, takes 60 grams of force to activate, and gives a click you can feel and hear. You can slide your own icon or picture under the plate, though none is included. It's just the switch, so it needs to be plugged into a device, toy, or communicator that accepts a switch, and it runs on 2 AA batteries.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$109.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Put in the 2 AA batteries and press the plate to feel the click and see the light respond.
  • With a guide
    1. Pick the light setting that works best: on when pressed, off when pressed, or no light. Try each one with the user and watch which is easiest to see.
    2. Plug the switch into a switch-adapted toy, device, or interface and test that it activates reliably.
    3. Slide a picture or icon under the clear plate if you want one. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, vision specialist, or ATP can help choose the light setting, place the switch for the user's best reach and vision, and decide what it should control. Plan on one session.

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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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