Alternative Access - Switches & InterfacesAlternative Access - Switches and Interfaces: An individual who has limited motor movement may be able to press a switch. It is important to select an appropriate switch and use the best placement for this switch. Switch use ranges from pressing a switch to run simple cause/effect software program, to using a switch to perform all computer functions including word processing. An interface is needed to connect a switch to a computer.  Jelly Beamer by:
AbleNet. The
Jelly Beamer wireless switch has two components: the switch that houses
a transmitter, and the receiver that can be plugged into any
switch-adapted device. From battery operated toys and electric
appliances to your classroom's digital camera or computer.Each switch is uniquely paired with its receiver allowing multiple students to use their own Jelly Beamers at the same time, from as far away as 30-feet, without interfering with one another. $129.95  Big Red Switch by: AbleNet. Bright, round and tough. 5" in diameter. Pressure: less than 3oz. $39.50  Jelly Bean Switch by: AbleNet. Compact. 2 1/2" in diameter. Pressure: less than 2 oz. $39.50 
 Specs Switch by:
AbleNet.
Small switch, 1 3/8" in diameter. Comes with 3 bases: standard flange
base, space-saving flush base, or strap base. $44.95Color options: red, yellow, green, blue, or black. Interfaces
 Quizworks
Switch Interface USB by: Current Works. Connect 1 to 5
switches to a
computer. Supports industry standard single switch software
applications. No software required. $91.95 USB Wireless Switch Interface by: Quizworks. Easy to set up wireless switch interface is the link between a single switch and computer software. It uses radio frequency and transmits up to 100 feet. The Switch Interface plugs into the USB port of a Windows or Macintosh computer. No additional USB software drivers are required. $219.95  Micro-Light Switch by: Tash. Small, very sensitive switch. Active area is 1/2” by 3/4”. Requires activating force of only 10 grams. $62.95  Impulse Switch by: AbleNet. EMG switch uses wireless Bluetooth technology to sense tiny muscle contractions. Specialized software processes this activity as a switch click. $1,999.95 Software for Access
 ScanBuddy 2 by:
Applied Human
Factors, Inc. Use a single switch, 2 switches or hot keys to click,
double-click, or drag mouse. Options can be set to meet individual
needs. The standard method combines a special form of row/column
scanning (to identify a specific area on the display) and then line
scanning. Makes scanning fast and easy. ScanBuddy can be used by itself or combined with REACH Interface Author with Smart Lists for text entry. $129.00  Teaching
AccessAbility by: SoftTouch. Teaches
students how to use the computer - whether it is using a switch, mouse,
touchscreen or even the IntelliKeys Keyboard. Each skill is presented
in a simple, step-by-step format. Appropriate for a wide range of ages
- reinforcers are played based on the age level that is selected in the
program. Graphics and music are also age appropriate. Product
Categories
Alternative
Access Keyboards, Alternative Access Switches &
Interfaces, Augmentative Communication, Early
Concepts, Life
Skills, Literacy,
Math,
Middle/High School Literacy, On
Screen Keyboards, Pointing Devices, Speech
and Language, Speech Recognition, Switch
Control, Switch Training, Vision
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