Switches

At the Leach school visit, it was great to see the variety of switches accessible to students. I also think it is helpful that the companies will replace or repair the devices free of charge.

[|Infogrip] provides products to access computers for people with disabilities. The webpage provides actegories such as keyboards, trackballs, mounting, adapters, and switches.

http://www.inclusivetlc.com/features/downloads.shtml Inclusive TLC (Technology Learning Communication) this portion of the site linked above has several free downloads of switch accessible programs that people may find helpful.

Someone in class asked about wireless switches. I found this website, that I think was mentioned in class. It is a great resource. The site is broken down into categories including, VISION, LEARNING, HEARING, MOBILITY, COMMUNICATION, SWICHES, etc. Under each category is a list of resources/AT devices available to assist in that specific disability. Click the WIRELESS SWITCHES link, under switches. Here is one of the options that you will see. http://www.enablemart.com/ Designed and built with the same hardwearing features you’ve come to expect from all AbleNet switches, the Jelly Beamer performs just like a traditional switch – without the hassle of cables. Our Price: $129.00 || Switches can be used for: 1. Controlling the environment - turning off and on appliances such as tvs, fans, and radios 2. Play - turning off and on battery operated toys 3. Movement - to move and stop mobilized wheelchairs 4. Computer access - use with a scanning system to stop and start scan and to select items 5. Communication - using pre-recorded messages, or scan more complex AAC devices
 * [[image:http://www.enablemart.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7395&c=644149&h=d71a3bc7403c78094482&resizeid=-1&resizeh=118&resizew=118 link="http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Wireless-Switches/Jelly-Beamer-Wireless-Switch"]] || [|Jelly Beamer Wireless Switch]

[|SCATIR] wink switch (Self-Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared) - this is a wink switch that is set up to ignore a natural eye blink and to be activated when a purposeful wink occurs. This is the [|homepage] of SCATIR.

[|Sip and Puff switch] - has a head mounted design, no AC plug or batteries needed, and the design minimizes mouth tube blockage. This page shows a picture of the switch.