The Role of Switch-Adapted Technology in Empowering People with Disabilities

1. The Role of Switch-Adapted Technology in Empowering People with Disabilities This switch adapted fishing game set includes 10 large fish and 2 fishing rods. Press and hold your external switch to activate the fish moving while music plays. A great toy for teaching cause-effect and cooperative play with able-bodied peers and adults. 12.8 x 3 x 11 inch. Switch adapted to accept a standard 3.5mm switch. Switch sold separately. Can be used with or without an external switch. Press & release your external switch or push the button located on the toy to begin the fun. Requires 2-AA batteries, not included. Cause-Effect Toys listed in the Cause Effect Category are selected because they best facilitate the teaching of basic cause-effect. Cause-Effect is an early language concept where and individuals learns that if they do something, there will be a direct result. Such as, if I press a button, a toy will play. When I stop pressing the button, the toy will stop. Toys that continue to play after a switch is released are not suited for teaching this concept, but are engaging and fun once an individual understands Cause-Effect concept. Cause-Effect is a precursor to language development. Cause-Effect language is important because it allows a person to effectively communicate causative relationships between events. Our Wobble Stick switch features a 4” black flexible arm that moves 360-degrees and offers activation with almost any bumping/swiping motion. Once the switch is activated and released, it automatically returns to its original position and is ready to be activated again. Momentary switch (activated only while being pushed). Standard 3.5mm plug. Flat surface housing can be attached to surfaces and mounting plates with hook and loop fasteners or fashion your own mount by utilizing the holes on the housing. 4" activation surface 4.65oz / 132 g activation force

2. flexible shaft moves 360-degrees and automatically returns to center Auditory click, tactile feedback Switches Switches provide individuals with physical disabilities a means of activating a toy or device that has been adapted to accept a switch. We use 3.5mm (1/8" plugs), which is the industry standard, so our switches are compatible with our switch adapted products as well as those manufactured by other companies adhering to industry standards. Adaptive Tech Solutions is a therapist owned and operated company and we strive to provide adapted equipment for individuals with disabilities at affordable prices. Our owner, Denise, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Professional for over 30 years. She still actively works with folks with disabilities in her private practice and is happy to assist customers with product selection and in finding solutions to special situations. She also hand picks all the products we carry in our store and has the expertise to correctly advise how to use adaptive products. Adaptive Tech Solutions 1071 Chickasaw Rd Sand Springs, Oklahoma(OK) 74063 USA phone no: 918-637-7390 Fax no: 1-866-516-8160