All About Switches
Switches provide alternative access pathways through simple means and help create accessible technology and environments. Accessibility is a cornerstone aspect of ensuring that technology uyse promotes the greatest opportunity to independence.
Switches, although simple in function, are varied in form. The range of choice is not by accident but by design so that many types of ability have a Switch to match.
The articles below vary from clinical reasoning, tips, views and opinions and technical help. We have written some of these ourselves, based from a technical point of view. Others are written by health care and assistive technology professionals with proven expertise in this field.
We hope they help with using Switches.
Articles
- AbleNet's Switch Control Guide to iOS10 - The Lost Chapter
by AbleNet Inc.
July, 2017 -- iOS 10 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch includes an overwhelming amount of accessibility features integrated into the operating system and is by far the most accessible operating system for individuals with disabilities. Switch Control has been around since iOS7 (see Ablenet's original AbleNet's Switch Control Guide - The Lost Chapter for what was included by Apple at the time). Since then, Apple have improved Switch Control and Accessibility in iOS, here's the latest "Lost Chapter" from AbleNet.
AbleNet's Switch Control Guide to iOS10 - The Lost Chapter
- Using Sensor Switches To Access Technology
by Cerebral Palsy Education Centre
Switches are necessary tools in our daily lives. Think about all the ways you interact with your environment to make things happen ...
Read CPEC's short article regarding their experiences and decisions regarding the use of sensor switches ... -
Switch Series Part 1: Single Switches
by Liza MacLean, OT
Switches are necessary tools in our daily lives. Think about all the ways you interact with your environment to make things happen ...
Read more about Single Switches ... - Switch Series Part 2: Switch Assessment
by Liza MacLean, OT
In my first article in this series, Single Switches, we highlighted the role of switches in helping people with disabilities to access a range of equipment and technology. Now you understand a bit more about what switches can do, we’ll look at some hints and tips to help you through the process of a switch assessment ...
Read more about Switch Assessment ...
