A round red switch with a domed top on a black base with a cable, shown with a finger pressing it.

Mini-Gumball Switch

by Enabling Devices

$58.95, 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 when it's placed where the person can press it reliably and connected to the right device. Getting a good position, mount, and device match is much easier with an OT, SLP, or ATP, so professional help is recommended even though a family member could try it alone.

What it is

Summary

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

The Mini-Gumball Switch is a small, round adapted switch with a 2-inch base that sits half an inch high. When pressed, it gives both a click you can feel and a sound you can hear, so the person knows the press registered. Its base has three holes and a removable mounting plate, so it can be attached to a tray, chair, or other surface. It needs no batteries and comes in several colors. This is only the switch: it does nothing until it's plugged into a switch-accessible device, toy, or communication aid, usually through a switch interface or a device with a switch jack.

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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$58.95

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How to fund this

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$58.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Plug the switch's cable into a switch-compatible device or interface; no batteries or power are needed for the switch itself.
  • With a guide
    1. Screw the removable mounting plate to a tray, chair, or other surface through its three holes, or leave the switch unmounted on a table.
    2. Try the switch in a few positions to find where the person can press it most easily. This usually takes 15-30 minutes.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help choose the best body site, mounting position, and the device or software the switch should control, then set up scanning or other switch access (about 1 hour or more). See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

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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