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Switches

Big Red Switch
A single switch measuring 5" that is activated by pressing anywhere on the top surface.  Its standard flange base makes for easy mounting as well as providing cord storage.  For ease of use, Big Red has been designed with auditory feedback.   Informational websites:    http://www.ablenetinc.com/

Foot Switch
A durable switch designed as a foot or floor switch since you can rest the activating body part on the top of the switch between activations.  Pressing down on the hinged top surface activates the Foot Switch. Informational website: http://www.infogrip.com/

Grasp Switch
A soft foam rubber handle.  It's a single switch that is activated with a grasping motion of the hand.  Grasp Switch has low activation force and good tactile feel.  Informational website: http://www.ablenetinc.com/

Jelly Bean Switch
A single switch measuring 2.5" that is activated by pressing anywhere on the top surface.  Its standard flange base makes for easy mounting.  For ease of use, Jelly Bean has been designed with auditory feedback. Informational website: http://www.ablenetinc.com/

Joggle Switch
Variable pressure switch that allow the user to increase or decrease the force required to activate it.  It measures 5".  Joggle Switch has 15 different settings.  Rotate the top to increase or decrease the force required for activation. Informational websites: http://www.infogrip.com/

Micro Light Switch
Activated by pressing down on the top surface with a feather light touch.  It has both tactile and auditory feedback. Informational website: http://www.ablenetinc.com/

Pillow Switch
Activated by pressing on the top foam surface.  The smooth, soft surface makes this a good switch for head or cheek activation. Informational website: http://www.ablenetinc.com/

Pneumatic Switch
A sip and puff dual switch.  To activate one switch, you "sip" and to activate the other, you "puff".  Internal saliva trap allows for easy cleaning. Informational website: http://www.ablenetinc.com/

Sensor Switch
An extremely sensitive switch activated by controlled small-muscle movement. Informational websites: http://www.donjohnston.com/

Switch Click
A switch that enters a left mouse click.  It plugs directly into the mouse port.  You can use Switch Click alone with scanning software or plug your pointing device into Switch Click and use your pointing device to move the cursor and Switch Click to handle your left mouse clicks.  If you want to use a different size switch, Switch Click has an external switch jack so you can choose to use the size switch that best fits your needs. Informational website: http://www.acciinc.com/

Switch Interface Pro
Connect up to 5 standard switches to run switch-enabled software from a wide variety of publishers.  No setup-software is required.   Informational website: http://www.donjohnston.com/

TouchFree Switch
Innovative switch solution for use with single switch scanning software.  There is no touch action required.  The combination of a digital video camera and easy to install switch software provides flexible and customizable click capabilities for users with limited ability to use traditional switches.  The Touch Free Switch can be activated by a choice of large or small body movements and can be customized to meet a wide range of specialized needs. Informational website: http://www.acciinc.com/

Wafer Switch
Five membrane switches, each 2.25" in diameter and slightly recessed.  No tactile or auditory feedback.  Informational website: http://www.ablenetinc.com/

 

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