A penguin-shaped switch in black and white, standing on a blue and white iceberg-textured base.

Peter the Penguin Switch

by Enabling Devices

$149.95, 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.

Setup with instructions The switch itself is simple, but the child gets the most from it when it is paired with a toy or device and set up in a good position. A family member can do this with the manual in about half an hour. A therapist can help with goals like cause and effect, but one is not needed to get started.

What it is

Summary

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

Peter the Penguin is a switch shaped like a penguin on an iceberg. Pressing his head or anywhere on the base activates a switch-adapted toy or device plugged into it. You can set it to give its own feedback with lights, vibration, or music, in any combination. It works as a momentary switch, so the person has to keep pressing for the connected device to stay on. That makes it a good fit for a child who is learning cause and effect, practicing reaching, or building visual and sensory awareness. It runs on 2 AA batteries and stands about 6½ inches tall.

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.

Find your state's lending program →

Where to get it

Enabling Devices Visit
$149.95

This is the vendor WhatCanHelp tracks for this product — it may also be available from other retailers or a local supplier, and prices vary.

How to fund this

These are common places to ask about paying for equipment like this. Each one decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so start by asking them.

All funding programs, state by state →

Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$149.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Put in 2 AA batteries and press the penguin's head or base to try the built-in feedback.
  • With a guide
    1. Choose which sensory rewards you want: lights, vibration, music, or any mix.
    2. Plug a switch-adapted toy or device into the switch and test that it turns on when pressed.
    3. Try it with the child in a comfortable position and adjust where the switch sits so it is easy to reach. Plan about 15-30 minutes. 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.

How listings stay current