The Jelly Bean Switch is a reliable, touch-sensitive switch that enables individuals with physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities to engage with technology, learning, and daily activities independently. Designed for versatile use, the Jelly Bean Switch provides a 65mm activation surface with tactile and auditory feedback—a satisfying click sound upon activation—ensuring that users receive clear sensory reinforcement with each press.
Jelly Bean Switch: Customisable, Accessible Switch for Interactive Learning and Communication
Ideal for assistive technology setups in educational, therapeutic, and home environments, the Jelly Bean Switch is compatible with a wide range ofdevices, communication aids, and adapted toys and devices. This switch empowers users to participate in interactive activities, control their environment, and communicate more effectively.
Features and Benefits:
Large Activation Surface (65mm): The Jelly Bean’s 65mm surface makes it accessible for users with limited dexterity, ensuring easy activation.
Customisable Colour Tops: Includes interchangeable red, yellow, green, and blue switch tops, allowing for visual distinction or personal preference.
Sensory Feedback: Provides both a click sound for auditory feedback and a responsive feel for tactile reinforcement, enhancing the user’s experience.
Compatible with Assistive Software and Devices: Use the Jelly Bean with screen-scanning software, AAC devices, environmental controls, and more to navigate menus, communicate, or control objects with ease.
Push-to-Make Function: The switch operates with a simple press, activating only when pressed, for reliable control over connected devices.
Extended Cable Length (180cm): The Jelly Bean comes with a 3.5mm mono plug and a generous cable length, offering flexibility for different setups and positioning.
Versatile mounting options: Easily mounted using adhesive, VELCRO® brand fasteners, or one of our Switch Mounting Solutions for flexible positioning.
The Jelly Bean Switch is ideal for communication, environmental control, education, and interactive play, enabling users to perform actions, express choices, and engage with the world around them. Its design and ease of use make it an indispensable tool for promoting independence, accessibility, and inclusive participation.
In its most common form, a wired switch is a button shaped device with a 3.5mm jack plug lead. To access a PC, the lead connects to an interface, or it can be plugged directly into a switch adapted product, an interactive toy, for example.
There are various factors to consider when selecting the correct switch. Whether choosing between size, colour, wired or wireless and the activation force required to press the switch, it’s important to identify the individuals needs and requirements to determine which switch is the most suitable for them.
A switch is an assistive technology device that is commonly used by those with physical or cognitive difficulties to operate computer software, mains powered devices, battery toys, communication devices and more.