A large teal chenille-textured fabric switch with looped fibers, shown being touched by a hand.

Soft Shaggy Switch

by Enabling Devices

$104.95, 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 does nothing alone. It has to be paired with a compatible device or an adapted toy, and placement and touch sensitivity matter for the person using it. You could work this out on your own, but a therapist or ATP can help you get it positioned and matched to the right activity, so professional input is recommended.

What it is

Summary

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

The Soft Shaggy Switch is a textured, fuzzy switch that sets off a connected device with a very light touch. It measures 7 inches long, 5 wide and 2 tall, weighs about a quarter pound, and needs no battery. The shaggy fabric cover comes off for washing, and its color may vary. It suits someone who needs a gentle, low-effort way to activate a device, or who enjoys the feel of a soft surface. This is only the switch, so you'll need a switch-adapted toy, device, or interface for it to control. A battery interrupter, which lets a simple battery toy respond to a switch, can adapt many toys.

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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$104.95

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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
$104.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Take the switch out of the box and plug its cable into a switch-adapted toy or device.
    2. Try a gentle touch on the shaggy surface to see that the device responds.
  • With a guide
    1. If you want it to run an ordinary battery toy, add a battery interrupter between the toy's batteries and the switch. This takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
    2. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help decide where to place the switch and how to match it to the person's reach, touch, and comfort. A session or two is often enough.

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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