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Big Red Switch
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The large colorful surface of Big Red switch is ideal for persons with visual, cognitive, or physical requirements
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The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Included are red, blue, yellow, and green interchangeable switch tops and a snap on clear symbol holder.
Features:
- Switch type: Mechanical
- Connection type: Wired
- Cord length: 6 ft (183 cm)
- Activation type: Pressure
- Activation surface: 5-in/12.7-cm diameter
- Activating force: 5.5-oz/156-g
- Travel before activation: 0.045-in/0.1143-cm
- Feedback: Auditory click, Visual, Tactile
- Mounting connection: Quick Ready Mounting Plate for Assistive Technology
- Product dimensions: 6.375-in L x 6.375-in W x 1.35-in H
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(16.2-cm L x 16.2-cm W x 3.5-cm H)
| Brand | AbleNet |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Name | AbleNet |
| Height | 3 in |
| Width | 6.5 in |
| Length | 7.25 in |
| Assembly Required | No |
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Selecting a Capability Switch
Capability switches are a core feature of access technology. They allow people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to interact with technology. The proper switch opens up worlds of access communication devices, environmental controls, computer software, and mobile devices.
Switches come in different sizes and shapes. To choose the switch that works best for a particular circumstance, there are some important factors to consider.
Action
What actions can the person reliably perform? What action or body part can the person use – hand, head, eyes, mouth? Activating the switch should not cause undue fatigue, discomfort or pain, or compromise muscle tone. Many switches have the activation surface on the top, but others allow activation on other surface areas. There are switches that can be activated by different body parts or actions.
Targeting
Can the person hit a small target or do they need a larger one? Can they hit the top of a switch or other area? Activating the switch should not cause undue fatigue, discomfort or pain, or compromise muscle tone.Many switches have the activation surface on the top, but others allow activation on more surface area.
Amount of Force
How much pressure can the person consistently exert to activate the switch? Can they press on it or just touch it? There are switches that can be activated with a light touch or by proximity.
Perception
Does the person have perceptual difficulties? Do they need feedback from the switch (auditory, tactile, visual)? Most switches provide tactile and auditory feedback.
Device
What type of device does the person want to use the switch with? Some switches are designed to work with a specific item - such as a Bluetooth switch for an iPad.
Big Red switch is activated by pressing the 5" top of the switch and requires 5.5 oz. pressure to activate. It provides auditory and tactile feedback.
Capability switches are a core feature of access technology. They allow people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to interact with technology. The proper switch opens up worlds of access communication devices, environmental controls, computer software, and mobile devices.
Switches come in different sizes and shapes. To choose the switch that works best for a particular circumstance, there are some important factors to consider.
Action
What actions can the person reliably perform? What action or body part can the person use – hand, head, eyes, mouth? Activating the switch should not cause undue fatigue, discomfort or pain, or compromise muscle tone. Many switches have the activation surface on the top, but others allow activation on other surface areas. There are switches that can be activated by different body parts or actions.
Targeting
Can the person hit a small target or do they need a larger one? Can they hit the top of a switch or other area? Activating the switch should not cause undue fatigue, discomfort or pain, or compromise muscle tone.Many switches have the activation surface on the top, but others allow activation on more surface area.
Amount of Force
How much pressure can the person consistently exert to activate the switch? Can they press on it or just touch it? There are switches that can be activated with a light touch or by proximity.
Perception
Does the person have perceptual difficulties? Do they need feedback from the switch (auditory, tactile, visual)? Most switches provide tactile and auditory feedback.
Device
What type of device does the person want to use the switch with? Some switches are designed to work with a specific item - such as a Bluetooth switch for an iPad.
Big Red switch is activated by pressing the 5" top of the switch and requires 5.5 oz. pressure to activate. It provides auditory and tactile feedback.
| Choking Hazard | No |
|---|---|
| Sterile | No |
