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"Our new Blue2™ dual switch provides access to compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch applications via Bluetooth wireless technology. Simply sync the switch with your favorite Apple® device and activate the application's switch scanning mode to begin using the app hands-free. Blue2 supports both single and dual switch access through direct access using the two builtin switches, or plug in your favorite switches into the available ports to fit your individual needs. Also a great product for computer access, Blue2 also ships with a USB Bluetooth dongle. For maximum software accessibility, Blue2 supports five modes of keyboard/mouse commands. Note: The Blue2 is compatible with iPad, iPod Touch (3rd and 4th Generation), and iPhone (3GS and 4)."

"Switch access to Ipads! Plug any switch(es) into it for cause/effect, switch timing practice, AAC auto-scan and step-scan, spelling, and any other apps on the horizon! It works through Bluetooth 2.1 for simple pairing and range of over 50 ft. Any app that has been programmed for switch access can use my iPad Super Switch. And all AAC app developers *are* incorporating switch access, eventually, and will work with my devices."

"Engage switch users with Video. Choose a video from YouTube and using the web apps below convert the video into a switch accessible educational activity. Almost all videos can be made switch accessible, however some videos will only play on their YouTube Channel. If one does not play try another - there are many to choose from! In the web app the videos will play for a short time, then pause, after the switch is pressed the video will continue to play. "

The Switch2Scan is the latest switch interface from Pretorian.  At this stage, it is the second switch interface for the iPad/iPhone that offers access to the iOS and a range of apps

Hook provides simple to advanced control of your music playlist with an auditory menu of functions you can control with your switch. Hook is preconfigured in single switch mode to play/pause, skip forward and back, and adjust volume. If that's more function than you need, you can change to a basic play/pause mode for simpler operation. Hook also supports a dual-switch mode for faster access through the auditory menu prompts. Finally, for those who want to use the power of music to reward students or patients, Hook has a motivation mode to play music for a set duration of time on switch activation.

"Free Switch-Accessible Games Welcome to our free switch-accessible games area. Play the games online in your browser or download stand-alone versions for Windows. All the games can be played by switch, keyboard or mouse. See the individual games for details."

Phil at PAW Solutions has come up with a very clever switch interface that works with your iPad. It allows children to control up to SIX switches or actions through one screen. Can you imagine the possibilities for fun play? It even lets your child steer...how cool is that!

"The project was adapted for the students, of course. Students spent time choosing crayons and creating their pattern of colors. They also choose their silhouette. Staff hot glued the crayons on the fore core board. Then came fun with switches! The hair dryers were attached to an environmental control box (a Powerlink) and switches were used for the students to control turning on and off the hot air."

switch control now built-in to iOS 7 This video demonstrates configuring a switch

"Switch Jam is an exciting music application that enables kids of all ages to use their switches or Intellikeys® keyboard to jam together in a variety of contemporary styles of music; Rock, Hip Hop, Funk, Latin & Jazz. No matter what their abilities, your kids will sound good the first time they use Switch Jam. Simply select one of the ten songs and start jamming! "

"This booklet collates over ten years of best practice research and classroom observations from around the globe. Detailing every stage of switch skills acquisition from cause-and-effect through to competent scanning, this document will help you plan meaningful and motivating routes to success for your switch users accessing communication, learning and leisure."

"Origin Instruments is pleased to deliver the first switch-based access solutions for Amazon's popular Kindle electronic book readers. Our PageBot for Kindle products enable the independent reading of books and other long form documents by people who cannot hold the Kindle or press its buttons. PageBot combines a secure and adjustable mount, dual integrated actuators for the Kindle Next Page and Previous Page buttons, and a built-in intelligent drive circuit that can directly interface to a wide variety of adaptive switches. With PageBot, reading on the Amazon Kindle is accessible to people with motor disabilities"

Pererro is a simple, compact and light, plug and play adapter that powers directly from the iOS device, providing access to iOS on iPod touch, iPhone & iPad via Apple VoiceOver. "It is designed to plug into the kind of switches that are widely available in the AT community and employed in many communication aids and environmental control devices. The adapter, which weighs just 6.9g is controlled through a switch that is connected with a 3.5mm minijack plug. The iOS device can be charged without disconnecting, and works with almost any voiceover enabled 'app' available from the Apple App Store. As Pererro is connected directly there is no Bluetooth battery drain, which is common with other devices.

"Free downloads of switch and touch-screen games and activities Here are just a few of the activities I make to support my work with schools and individuals. Most of these are simple cause and effect activities you can use with a switch or touch screen. Want to learn how to make your own? It's easy. Send me an email and I'll tell you how. Don't forget to click the pictures to download the files.."

The patent-pending Switchamajig Controller lets you use your iPad's touch screen to replace up to six switches. You can even control toys that require two buttons to turn or air-swimming fish that require toggling between two switches!

"This is an interface to YouTube designed for people who access their computers via either 2 switches (right arrow to move and left arrow to choose) or a mouse. It allows the user to use two keys/switches to navigate through a list of movies, and watch any or all of them. It currently supports watching movies from a single playlist. Hopefully browsing support will be added in soon. For now, you must use Firefox in order for it to work."

No grasp or finger dexterity required! Get into the game on the Nintendo Wii! Attaches to forearm or hat to play most games with arm or head movement. Operate A & B buttons using adaptive switches with the opposite hand or sip and puff. The Nintendo Wiimote with its ultrasensitive spatial motion sensing and infrared position sensing is truly a unique and amazing piece of technology and offers great potential for therapists to work with clients in a new, FUN way! Much anticipated by many disabled gamers, they hoped it would revolutionize gaming for those with limited dexterity to push little buttons. Unfortunately, with the continued need to push buttons that never materialized. It was a challenge, but by switch adapting the two buttons used in most games, we hope you will enjoy the new possibilities!"

"Download FREE games and teaching activities for switch or touch-screen users. Over the years, Ian has created hundreds of games and teaching activities for children who are learning to use switches or touch-screens. "

"n Specialbites you will find switch games to download and now tons of 'online switch games' which are also great on a touchscreen and for learning early mouse skills."

"Things to Do With a Switch and a Battery Interrupter " blog post from Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs: Kare Ahern