Adaptive switches, combined
with the right applications and equipment, can open up a
whole new world for people who are severely physically
disabled. An individual who needs help with almost
every aspect of daily care and everyday activities can
become highly effective and successful through the use of
alternate input methods for operating computers and a whole
host of other electronic and computerized gadgets.
Switches offer the most severely disabled people a method of
controlling by making use of whatever movement or muscle /
joint control they have, no matter how limited or weak the
movement.
There are literally hundreds
of different types of commercially available switches you
can buy right out of a catalog. And the types of
switches you can dream up and fabricate for any one unique
need is virtually endless.
This approach to switch
assessment, selection, training, and integration is the
result of years of work with severely disabled individuals
using a wide range of alternate input methods, including
switches.
from the Gus
Communications web site (with permission)
Ideas and brainstorming can
be useful in the sea of options available out there... We provide you with
some ideas, photos and opinions regarding how switches can
best be implemented for individuals with different
functional levels and needs.
This is a constantly growing
resource. We welcome and invite your options,
comments, ideas, and photos or switch setups and
applications you have found useful and would like to share
with others.
