A round blue switch mounted on a black base with mounting holes, attached to a black cable.

Switches - Specs - Blue

by AbleNet

$75.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The hardware is simple, but a switch is only one piece of a larger setup. Picking the right size, placement, and body site, and connecting it to the right device, goes much better with an OT, SLP, or ATP, so professional help is recommended even though a family could plug it in alone.

What it is

Summary

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

The Specs switch is the smallest in AbleNet's switch family, only about 1 3/8 inches across, and it comes in blue. It gives an audible click when pressed and responds across its whole surface, so a person can activate it with a light touch from nearly anywhere on the top. It comes with three detachable bases, so it can be set up in different ways, and it connects with a 6-foot cord and a 3.5mm plug. This is just the switch. It does nothing until it's plugged into a switch-accessible device, toy, communication aid, or switch interface, and a therapist can help match its small size to the right body part and position.

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.

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Where to get it

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$75.00

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How to fund this

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$75.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the 6-foot cord's 3.5mm plug into a switch-compatible device or interface, then press the switch to test it.
  • With a guide
    1. Try the three detachable bases to see which one holds the switch best for the person using it.
    2. Fix the switch in place where the person can reach it and press it reliably. Allow about 15-30 minutes to try positions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help pick the best body site, position, and mounting for this small switch, and match it to the device or software it will control. Plan on a session or two.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 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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