Switches

Positioning switches is vitial to help reduce fatigue, increases accuracy, and makes control much more successful.

What to consider when choosing a mounting

1. Does the user have a heavy or a light touch? How rigid should the mounting be?
2. Do you need to provide a protective covering on the switch to protect the user?

What are the mounting options?

Rehadapt

REHAdapt are a German company who specialise in mountings. They sell in the UK through a variety of suppliers such as Smile Rehab, Sensory Guru and Inclusive Technology (they brand as 'Inclusive Mounting').

• made from aluminium;
• light and less obtrusive than some other switch mounts;
• very secure wheelchair frame clamps;
• can more expensive than some other switch mounts; 
• easily adjusted;
• 'Flex back' tubes for head switches.

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Daessy Lite Mount

A rigid mounting solution available from Mounts and More.

• can more expensive than some other switch mounts; 
• made from steel;
• very rigid;
• very secure wheelchair frame clamps.

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Gooseneck Switch Mounting

Flexible arm with 360 degrees of rotation which can be easily clamped to a desk or wheelchair. They can be purchased through a number of suppliers such as Inclusive Technology and Liberator.

• low cost;
• made from steel;
• they can move under pressure.

YouTube video showing a Gooseneck with an iPad.

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Flexzi

Flexzi is produced by MERU, a charity that design and manufacture disability products for children and young people with disabilities.

Flexzi is a low cost simple solution that can easily be modified to add extra length/reach.

• low cost;
• made from plastic;
• easy to modify;
• light.