Special Needs Products

Buddy Button and Big Buddy

Buddy Button
A durable and reliable single switch that requires only the slightest touch of its 2½-inch surface for activation. 

Big Buddy
Made for persons with moderate to severe upper extremity and motor disabilities, this switch features a 4½-inch target area and can be activated with just 5.3 ounces of force. 

Buddy Button
A durable and reliable single switch that requires only the slightest touch of its 2½-inch surface for activation. 

Big Buddy
Made for persons with moderate to severe upper extremity and motor disabilities, this switch features a 4½-inch target area and can be activated with just 5.3 ounces of force. 


Specs® Switch

With a 1 3/8-inch activation surface, the Specs switch is small enough to be worn, but is most often used as a mounted switch. The Specs switch includes a standard flange base, a space saving flush base and a strap base for mounting around items. 24-inch strap included.

Specs technical specifications: 
• Switch Type: Mechanical
• Connection Type: Wired
• Activation Type: Pressure

With a 1 3/8-inch activation surface, the Specs switch is small enough to be worn, but is most often used as a mounted switch. The Specs switch includes a standard flange base, a space saving flush base and a strap base for mounting around items. 24-inch strap included.

Specs technical specifications: 
• Switch Type: Mechanical
• Connection Type: Wired
• Activation Type: Pressure


NEW Blue2™ Switch

The NEW Blue2 Bluetooth switch provides single or dual switch access to iDevices running iOS 7, iOS 8, Apple desktop or laptop computers running OS X Mavericks, and all switch accessible apps or software on iOS, OS X, Windows, and Android! Blue2 connects to your favorite device via a Bluetooth connection that is easy and quick to set up. New features include an improved switch activation surface that takes 40-percent less pressure to activate, multiple modes of operation for compatibility to all apps, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, and a sleek, modern design. 

Note: The NEW Blue2 switch is compatible with most tablet, desktop, and laptop computers that have a Bluetooth connection. iOS 7, iOS 8, OS X Mavericks, or switch accessible software or apps are required.

NEW Blue2 Bluetooth Wireless features: 
• Rechargeable battery
• Requires 40% less pressure to activate than the original Blue2
• Two external switch jacks
• Program one to four custom keystrokes for use with any app or software

The NEW Blue2 Bluetooth switch provides single or dual switch access to iDevices running iOS 7, iOS 8, Apple desktop or laptop computers running OS X Mavericks, and all switch accessible apps or software on iOS, OS X, Windows, and Android! Blue2 connects to your favorite device via a Bluetooth connection that is easy and quick to set up. New features include an improved switch activation surface that takes 40-percent less pressure to activate, multiple modes of operation for compatibility to all apps, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, and a sleek, modern design. 

Note: The NEW Blue2 switch is compatible with most tablet, desktop, and laptop computers that have a Bluetooth connection. iOS 7, iOS 8, OS X Mavericks, or switch accessible software or apps are required.

NEW Blue2 Bluetooth Wireless features: 
• Rechargeable battery
• Requires 40% less pressure to activate than the original Blue2
• Two external switch jacks
• Program one to four custom keystrokes for use with any app or software


Jelly Bean™ Twist-Top Switch

The industry standard.

Long considered the standard in the industry, our famous Jelly Bean switch features a 2.5 inch activation surface and is recommended for users who are able to access a smaller target area. Switch tops can be removed and replaced with the color of your choice: Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green. Also includes a clear snap cap for symbol use. It's all up to your own style, tastes, or specific vision needs.

The industry standard.

Long considered the standard in the industry, our famous Jelly Bean switch features a 2.5 inch activation surface and is recommended for users who are able to access a smaller target area. Switch tops can be removed and replaced with the color of your choice: Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green. Also includes a clear snap cap for symbol use. It's all up to your own style, tastes, or specific vision needs.


Big Red®

True to its name, the Big Red switch features a 5-inch activation surface, making it the best choice for persons with visual impairments and persons with physical disabilities who require a larger target area. Also includes a clear snap cap for symbol use.

True to its name, the Big Red switch features a 5-inch activation surface, making it the best choice for persons with visual impairments and persons with physical disabilities who require a larger target area. Also includes a clear snap cap for symbol use.


Candy Corn Proximity Sensor Switch

The Candy Corn proximity sensor switch is highly sensitive and does not require a physical touch to activate. Just wave your hand or other portion of your body within 10 millimeters of the switch to activate. Visual and auditory cues occur when the switch is activated.

The Candy Corn proximity sensor switch is highly sensitive and does not require a physical touch to activate. Just wave your hand or other portion of your body within 10 millimeters of the switch to activate. Visual and auditory cues occur when the switch is activated.


Connect for Speech

Connect for Speech is a dedicated speech generating device that leverages the power and familiarity of the iPad and popular augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps to provide an extraordinary communication experience for the user. Connect for Speech can be accessed via direct touch to the multi-touch display or with switch access. Built-in, wired, or wireless switch access is available on Connect for Speech.

Features:

  • HiFi stereo amplified speech sound output
  • Built-in, wired, or wireless switch access capabilities
  • Mount with AbleNet mounting solutions
  • Sleek outer casing protects against impact
  • Utilizes Apple’s powerful iPad Air and your choice of AAC app

Connect for Speech is a dedicated speech generating device that leverages the power and familiarity of the iPad and popular augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps to provide an extraordinary communication experience for the user. Connect for Speech can be accessed via direct touch to the multi-touch display or with switch access. Built-in, wired, or wireless switch access is available on Connect for Speech.

Features:

  • HiFi stereo amplified speech sound output
  • Built-in, wired, or wireless switch access capabilities
  • Mount with AbleNet mounting solutions
  • Sleek outer casing protects against impact
  • Utilizes Apple’s powerful iPad Air and your choice of AAC app

Talking Brix™ Communicators

Talking Brix are thin, light communicators with built in magnets, perfect for carrying in a pocket, or placing around the room! For table top users, Talking Brix use an ingenious tab and slot connector to link to other Brix. Recording time of 10 seconds each. Sold in packs of three. Built in rechargeable battery.

Talking Brix are thin, light communicators with built in magnets, perfect for carrying in a pocket, or placing around the room! For table top users, Talking Brix use an ingenious tab and slot connector to link to other Brix. Recording time of 10 seconds each. Sold in packs of three. Built in rechargeable battery.


SuperTalker™ Progressive Communicator

Use it as a single message communicator for beginners and progress to a two, four, or eight message communicator as the user's needs and abilities change. No need to learn a new device instead, simply change the keyguard / symbol holder. SuperTalker features 16 minutes of recording time and a total of 8 levels of messaging capability so you can store as many as 64 messages!

Use it as a single message communicator for beginners and progress to a two, four, or eight message communicator as the user's needs and abilities change. No need to learn a new device instead, simply change the keyguard / symbol holder. SuperTalker features 16 minutes of recording time and a total of 8 levels of messaging capability so you can store as many as 64 messages!


iTalk2™ Communicator

This dual message communicator gives users the freedom to choose between two activities, food choices, stories or two of anything else you can imagine. iTalk2 is also great for asking and answering questions, telling jokes and making comments in social situations. With two minutes of recording time, the possibilities are endless. Add a toy or appliance for immediate positive reinforcement and to enhance messages.

This dual message communicator gives users the freedom to choose between two activities, food choices, stories or two of anything else you can imagine. iTalk2 is also great for asking and answering questions, telling jokes and making comments in social situations. With two minutes of recording time, the possibilities are endless. Add a toy or appliance for immediate positive reinforcement and to enhance messages.


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