Mechanical Switches These switches require some degree of pressure to activate.  The user will hear a click (auditory feedback) and feel movement (tactile feedback) when the switch is activated.   

Grasp Switch

This switch is activated with a squeeze or a pinch. The user must be able to release the pinch

or grip in 2 seconds (Ablenet)

 Round Mechanical Switches come in various sizes from very small to large. Examples                                 

are Big Red, Jelly Bean, Specs Switch (Ablenet)

Jelly Beamer (wireless switch)

This switch operate like a typical mechanical switch, but is wireless. It comes with a transmitter

and a receiver. The receiver plugs into the switch-adapted device. (Ablenet)

Pillow Switch   This switch has a soft foam surface making it suitable for cheek or head

activation. (Ablenet)

Leaf Switch    This switch is activated by pressing lightly against the leaf in one direction. (Ablenet)  

Ribbon Switch   This switch is activated by being bent in either direction. (Ablenet)  

Access Wobble Switch

This switch requires a slight movement of a ¼ inch in any direction for switch activation. (Ablenet)   

Rocker Switch

This dual switch has a bar between the left and right sides of this switch. Press on the right                                     

side for a right-side activation. Press on the left side for a left-side activation. (Ablenet)

Plate Switch

 This is a thin membrane switch that can be activated with a light touch. It has no tactile or

             auditory feedback. (Ablenet)

Pal Pad Switches Flat surface switch that is sensitive to touch. Pal pad switches have

no auditory feedback. (Adaptivation)

Tip Switch

This switch is a mercury switch that is activated by tilting it 5 degrees from the horizontal. Good for       

mounting on hand or headband. It requires a very small range of motion. Has no tactile or auditory

feedback. (Ablenet)

Pneumatic Switch

This dual switch is activated with either a “sip” or “puff” of the lips. It is activated                          

by air pressure. (Ablenet)