Switches & buttons
A way of controlling a device using one or more switches — physical buttons that can be activated by any reliable movement (hand, head, foot, breath). The device scans through options and the user activates the switch to select.
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BIGmack
$155.00
The BIGmack is a single-button communicator that plays back a recorded message each time someone presses its large button. It holds about 2 minutes of recording, so you can store a phrase, a sound, or a short story line. It's a good fit for someone who has limited hand control or who is just starting to learn that pressing a button gets a response. A toy/appliance jack with a cable is included, so the button can also run a connected toy or appliance for cause-and-effect play. It also has an external switch jack for people who need a different kind of switch to activate it. Four colored tops (red, blue, yellow, green) swap in to personalize it, and a 9V battery is included. It only plays one recorded message at a time, so it works best as a first step or as one piece of a bigger communication plan.
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Blue2 FT
$260.00
The Blue2 FT is a wireless Bluetooth switch that activates when you touch it or bring a hand close to it, so no hard press is needed. It gives sound and light feedback when it triggers. It can control an iPad or iPhone through Switch Control, and it also works with Windows, Mac, and Chromebook software that responds to keyboard keys like space, enter, or 1 through 4. It has two jacks for plugging in extra switches, such as a Jelly Bean or Big Red, and the built-in sensors turn off automatically when an external switch is connected. It has a rechargeable battery and threaded inserts for mounting. Setting up the right access method, position, and software takes some trial and error, so this is best chosen with someone who knows switch access.
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Jelly Bean
$75.00
The Jelly Bean is a push-button switch with a 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) round activation surface, a good fit for someone who can reach and press a smaller target. The top comes off and can be swapped for red, blue, yellow, or green, and a clear snap cap is included so you can slip a picture symbol inside. That helps match the switch to someone's tastes or visual needs. This is the switch only. It does nothing until it is connected to a device, toy, or communication aid that responds to switch input.
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Specs IC
$75.00
The Specs IC is a small, compact switch with a round pressing surface about 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm) across. That makes it easy to mount close to a person or even wear. The cap can be swapped for any of five colors, so you can match a user's preference or make the switch easier to spot in a busy setting. It comes with two bases, a flush base that sits low and a strap base for other mounting options, plus a 24-inch strap. This is only the switch. It does nothing alone, so you'll need a device, interface, or communication tool for it to control.
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Big Red
$75.00
The Big Red is a large switch with a 5-inch (12.7 cm) round surface that takes a light press, about 5.5 ounces of force. It gives both a click you can feel and a sound you can hear, so the person knows they hit it. It's a good fit for someone who needs a big target because of low vision or limited hand control. It comes with red, blue, yellow, and green snap-on tops and a clear holder for picture symbols. You can make printable symbol overlays with AbleNet's free Symbol Overlay Maker app, which needs an iPad running iPadOS 13 or newer. A switch like this does nothing alone, so you'll need to plug it into a switch-accessible device or interface.
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Micro Light Switch
$95.00
The Micro Light Switch is a small button switch that responds to a very gentle press, about 10 grams of force (listed elsewhere as roughly 11 grams, or 0.4 oz). Its 13mm pressing surface is compact, and it gives a soft click so the person knows the press registered. It's meant for someone with very limited movement or strength who needs precise control. It plugs in through a 3.5mm mono jack on a 150cm cable, and a threaded insert on the base lets you screw it to a mount with a standard 4-40 screw. On its own it does nothing; it only works when connected to a switch-adapted device, such as a communication device, toy, or computer interface.
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BIG Candy Corn 2
$255.00
The BIG Candy Corn 2 is an access switch that activates when a person's hand or body is near or touching its large surface, so no pressing force is needed. It uses a proximity sensor that doesn't need calibration, and it gives a beep and a light when triggered (both can be turned off). The surface is nearly twice the size of the LITTLE Candy Corn, which helps someone with limited fine motor control or low vision find and hit the target. It runs on 2 AA batteries, which are included. This is only the switch: it has to be plugged into a speech device, tablet, computer, or other switch-adapted device to do anything.
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Big Buddy Button Red
$75.00
The Big Buddy Button Red is a large red switch with a 4.5-inch (11.5 cm) target area, so it is easy to hit even with limited or imprecise arm and hand movement. It takes only about 5.3 ounces (150 grams) of force to activate, which suits someone with weak or tiring muscles. It is designed for people with moderate to severe motor difficulties in the upper body. This is only the switch. It does nothing on its own, so you will need a device, toy, or communication tool for it to control, and an OT or ATP can help match it to the right setup.
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Buddy Button IC
$75.00
The Buddy Button IC is a single switch with a 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) round surface that reacts to even a very light touch. It comes with interchangeable caps in five colors, so you can match a color preference or swap the look for different settings. The tactile feel and sensory feedback make it a good fit for someone who needs one easy, dependable way to activate a device, such as an AAC device or a switch-adapted toy. This is the switch only, so it does nothing until it is connected to something that accepts a switch.
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Pillow Switch
$140.00
The Pillow Switch is a soft, smooth switch that someone can press with the head, cheek, or another body part, with a light touch. It plugs in through a 3.5mm mono switch jack, so it can operate compatible communication aids, toys, and other switch-accessible technology. It fastens to a pillow or wheelchair cushion with a safety pin and Velcro, which puts it right where the person's head or cheek rests. This is only the switch. You'll need a switch-accessible device to plug it into, and a therapist can help with choosing a good spot and checking that the person can activate it reliably.
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Mini Cup Switch
$85.00
The Mini Cup Switch is a small, round switch with a 25mm (about 1 inch) pressing surface. It suits someone who has fine motor control and needs a compact target. It gives a click you can hear and feel when pressed, and it takes about 130-140 grams of force to activate. A 180cm cable ends in a right-angled 3.5mm mono plug, and it is rated IP67, so dust and brief submersion in water won't harm it. Five bright stickers are included to make the top easier to see. On its own it does nothing: it has to be plugged into a switch-adapted device, toy, or interface.
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Jelly Beamer Transmitter
$145.00
The Jelly Beamer Transmitter is a wireless switch, so someone can activate a device by pressing it without a cord running between them. It works from up to 30 feet away with no pointing needed, and several can be used in the same room because each has its own code. It also has a jack for plugging in a different single switch, which lets that switch work wirelessly too. It does nothing alone, though. You'll need AbleNet's Wireless Receiver, and the receiver has to be connected to whatever the person is controlling.
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All-Turn-It Spinner
$145.00
The All-Turn-It Spinner picks a random result when it's activated, which makes it a switch-friendly stand-in for rolling dice. You can use it to choose someone from a group or to play games of chance like Bingo. It has a built-in jack for an external switch, so someone who can't press a button by hand can still take a turn. The spinner runs on two C batteries, which are included. It does not work with the Jelly Bean, Big Red, or Specs IC switches, so check your switch before you buy. It has small parts and isn't meant for children under 3.
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36" Easy Flex Sip and Puff Switch
$219.95
The 36" Easy Flex Sip and Puff Switch lets someone run two devices with their breath: sipping through the straw triggers one, and puffing triggers the other. It sits at the end of a 36-inch flexible stem, so it can be positioned near the mouth without needing hand use. It's meant for people with limited mobility who need a mouth-operated way to join in play, games, and other switch-activated activities. This is only the switch, so you'll need switch-accessible devices to plug into, and anti-contamination filters and extra straws are sold separately.
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Adjustable Angle Switch
$146.95
This switch has a 5-inch, colorful pressing surface that tilts anywhere from 32 to 90 degrees, so it can be angled to suit the person using it and the way they reach. It can be clamped to a tabletop, and it connects to switch-enabled devices through a 1/8 inch (3.5mm) mono plug. It works as a momentary switch, meaning it activates only while it is pressed. On its own it does nothing: it is one piece of a larger setup and needs a device, toy, or interface that accepts a switch.
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Bright Red Switch
$131.95
The Bright Red Switch is a large, bright red switch that lights up and vibrates when pressed, so a person gets visual and touch feedback along with the press. It can also trigger an adapted toy or device, which makes it a way to turn a simple press into a visible result. It's built for someone with low vision who needs a big, easy-to-see target. It measures about 5 inches across and runs on 2 AA batteries. A mounting tray is sold separately if the switch needs to sit in a fixed spot.
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Bright Switch for the Visually Impaired
$184.95
This switch has a bright blinking light that helps someone with low vision find it. When it's pressed, a textured yellow light shines, music plays, and the switch vibrates, so the person gets light, sound, and touch feedback at once. You can set it to use any or all of those effects, and you can turn the blinking light on or off. It's about 7 inches across and 3¾ inches tall, runs on 2 AA batteries, and the music may vary from unit to unit.
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Button Click Switch
$34.95
The Button Click Switch is a small plate switch, about 2½ inches square, that sends a signal each time it is pressed. It needs only about 40 grams of pressure, so a light touch is enough to activate it. It has no battery. This is just the switch, so it does nothing until you connect it to something that accepts a switch, such as a switch-adapted toy, a call chime, or a switch interface.
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Classroom Switch Kit
$964.95
This kit gives a classroom or therapy team a big set of switches to try out with different students. It includes five switch types: Big Red Buddy Button, Big Red, Buddy Button IC, Jelly Bean, and Large Pal Pad. The product description says there are 40 switches in all, but only 20 are itemized (four of each type). Check the full contents before you order. The switches come in a mix of colors and are stored in a durable plastic box, so they're easy to carry between rooms. The mix covers different positioning and motor needs, from large pressable surfaces to flat, low-pressure pads that can be mounted on a tray or surface. These are switches only. They do nothing until you connect them to a device, toy, or communication aid that is switch-accessible.
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Compact Switches
$81.95
These are small, pocket-sized switches sold as a set of three. Each one activates a device with a light press of about 35 grams of force, so a slight finger or wrist movement is enough. You can mount them on almost any surface, including with Velcro, and use all three at once to run three different devices. They don't do anything on their own. You plug each one into something switch-accessible, like a toy, an appliance, a lamp, a TV, or a computer.
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Cushion Grip Switches
$60.95
The Cushion Grip Switch slips over the hand, so a person can activate a toy or other device by gripping it with a palm or rolling it across a tray or tabletop. It's very sensitive and made to fit most users. It comes in two sizes: medium (5" x 2" x 2") and small (3.5" x 1.75" x 1.25"), each weighing about a quarter pound. It needs no battery. This is only the switch, so you'll need a switch-adapted toy or a switch interface to connect it to. It also suits early grasping practice.
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Easy Flex Dual Ultimate Switch
$349.95
The Easy Flex Dual Ultimate Switch puts two Ultimate switches on one mount, so a person can activate two different devices from a single spot. Each switch sits at the end of a long flexible arm, about 25 inches, that you bend into position. A Super Clamp holds the whole unit to a wheelchair, table, or bedrail. This is a good fit for someone who needs two separate switch inputs, such as one for each of two devices, without setting up two mounts. It is only the switches and mount, so you'll need devices to plug them into.
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Eye Blink Switch
$189.95
The Eye Blink Switch lets someone trigger a switch-enabled communicator, computer, or toy just by blinking. It senses the blink and sends the signal, so it can work for a person who can't press a conventional switch with a hand. You can set it to respond to one blink or two, and choose momentary, timed (1 to 120 seconds), or on/off output. It mounts to most eyeglass frames or head bands, and heat shrink tubing is included for mounting if you want it. Glasses are not included, and the switch only does something once it's connected to a device that accepts a switch.
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Finger Isolation Button
$69.95
This small switch has a button set down inside a recessed opening, so a person has to point and press with one finger to activate it. That design gives you a way to practice finger isolation and fine motor control, the skills behind using a computer or touchscreen. It measures about 3 inches deep and 1.5 inches high and weighs 3 ounces. Like any switch, it does nothing alone: it works only when plugged into a switch-accessible device, toy, or computer interface.
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