Some visual examples of switches:
Assistive Technology is defined as any devices, service, strategy and practice that is conceived as a means to help people with problems stemming from disability (Cook and Hussey, 2000).
A "switch" is a relatively inexpensive assistive technology device that involves making something easier to turn on and off by attaching a large switch to it. This enables people with only gross motor movements to be able to use devices that traditionally have controls that are finicky and require fine motor control.
A switch can take many forms, it can be a toggle switch that when struck activates the equipment it is attached to or it can be a large button that activates upon being pushed.
A switch can be used in baking to operate a blender or kitchen whizz, switches can be calibrated to make the device it is attached to work continuously or in a pulse fashion whenever struck.
Us OT students found the switches most useful in a number of different facets. When using computers, lights, toys, blenders and other baking equipment. Switches can be used on almost anything electrical, there are not many limitations to them.
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