A large round switch with a yellow domed top on a blue base, with a hand pressing it.

Saucer Switches

by Enabling Devices

$46.95, 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 matched to the right body movement, placed well, and connected to a device. That choice goes better with an OT, SLP, or ATP, though a family could manage without one.

What it is

Summary

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

These saucer-shaped switches turn a light touch into a signal that can run a switch-accessible device, such as an adapted toy or a communication device. They're designed for someone who can't control or sustain the hand or wrist movements a traditional plate switch asks for. You can choose the standard Saucer Switch (7 inches across, 1 inch tall) or the smaller Mini-Saucer (about 3¼ inches across), and both weigh a quarter pound. A switch like this does nothing alone. It has to be plugged into something that responds to it, and choosing the right size and placement is easier with an OT or ATP.

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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$46.95

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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.

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$46.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Plug the switch into a switch-adapted toy, device, or switch interface, then test that a light touch activates it.
    2. Pick the full-size Saucer or the Mini-Saucer based on the person's reach and touch, and try a few positions on a table or tray until pressing feels easy.
    3. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help decide which size fits, where to place the switch, and what it should control, usually in one or two sessions.

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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