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BIGmack vs. BIG Step-by-Step: Which AAC Device is Best for Your Needs?
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BIGmack vs. BIG Step-by-Step: Which AAC Device is Best for Your Needs?

When selecting an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device for individuals with speech disabilities, two popular options come to mind: the BIGmack and the BIG Step-by-Step.

eyetuitive: On-Demand Webinar
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eyetuitive: On-Demand Webinar

eyetuitive is more than just an eye tracker; it's a game-changer. As the world's smallest embedded eye tracker, it leverages cutting-edge AI and advanced hardware to deliver unparalleled accuracy and performance.

Finding the Perfect Switch Access Solution for Your iPad
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Finding the Perfect Switch Access Solution for Your iPad

If you or someone you care for needs a way to interact with an iPad using switches, you're in the right place. There are several fantastic options available to help you harness the full potential of this amazing device.

Stages of Switch Use
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Stages of Switch Use

Switch users need a wide range of learning materials to help develop their skills. These materials can also be used with a plasma screen or whiteboard, touch monitor or mouse.

Creating a Sensory Friendly Classroom for All Learners
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Creating a Sensory Friendly Classroom for All Learners

Every learner learns differently, and some learners experience the world around them in a more intense way than others.

Choosing the Right AAC Device for Early Learners
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Choosing the Right AAC Device for Early Learners

Giving a voice to every child is essential. For young learners struggling to communicate, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices can be transformative.

Linkimals Activity Idea
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Linkimals Activity Idea

Browse our collection of switch adapted Linkimals toys, which introduce learners to educational concepts like shapes, counting, colours and early words with fun lights, music, phrases and sing-along songs.

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Wireless Switches

When considering which switch to purchase, it would be advisable to check whether a wireless version of the switch you require is available. Using a wireless switch will allow an individual to move the switch to a suitable position without also having to relocate the accompanying switch cable. 

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Wired Switches

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.

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Specialist Switches

It may be necessary to consider a different type of switch when a button switch proves not to be suitable for the individual. In this respect there are many specialist switches available, in different shapes and sizes, that require varying amounts of pressure to activate.