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Free Switch Games

By Sally Millar on Thursday 8th April, 2010 at 3:42pm

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Ever looking for games that are fun for kids that use a switch?

Download a list of free games (online or downloadable) and have a go!

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Splatz: new funky non-slip switch holder

By Robert Stewart on Thursday 3rd December, 2009 at 2:33pm

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'splat' shaped switch holder showing recessed hole where a switch can be placed.

Get rid of all that Velcro! This is a unique holder designed specifically for the Jelly Bean and Buddy Button range of switches. The bottom of the holder keeps the switch in place on the desk or wheelchair tray by stopping it sliding around. There is a hole in its side so you can thread through the switch cable.

They are made from a washable floppy rubber and are available in 4 colours: blue, pink, green and yellow.

They can be purchased from QED.

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Halloween Tips for switch users

By Joanna Courtney on Friday 30th October, 2009 at 4:36pm

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Here are a few spooky switch ideas for you!

  1. Dress up your switch operated toys in Halloween costumes e.g. witch's hat, black cape etc.
  2. Then, make a simple (e.g. decorated cardboard box) 'Haunted House' for them to walk into, with spooky sound effects on a 'BigMack' or 'Step by Step' switch!
  3. Put a small switch adapted light inside a pumpkin and have your children turn on the spooky glow!
  4. Make 'witches brew' or 'yucky potions' using your PowerLink and blender!
  5. Use a PowerLink and fan to operate spooky wind chimes or blow dried leaves! 

Have fun!

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FREE switch accessible games and resources

By Sally Millar on Sunday 16th August, 2009 at 1:32pm

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Simple games that can be operated by switch(es) or space bar are important for children who cannot easily access and play 'ordinary' computer games.  CALL Family Fun Switch Games will lead you to a huge stock of FREE and fun switch accessible resources (list created by Alan Stewart and CALL Scotland) Enjoy! Do please let CALL know (or sign up as a guest and add your own) if you know of any we've missed!

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