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Dream-Switch: specialist switching-Aids

Our assistive technology switching-aids are unique. Most have been developed as a result of someone asking “could you make something that solves this …” Figuring out the best technology solution can sometimes be a challenge: albeit one we enjoy.

Get in touch if you would like to discuss your needs to overcome specific switching challenges. Alternatively, read the comments of six users of the Anti-Tremor and Sustained Pressure switches in the "Domino Usability Study Report" on the downloads page.

The set-up, use and description of these four switching-aids is described in detail in the Dream-Switches section on Dream-Racer website:

 

Anti-Tremor switch

used to prevent multiple accidental switching caused by an involuntary tremor

 

Sustained Pressure switch

used to prevent unintended switching caused by casual or accidental touch on the switch

 

LIP (Learning Input Prompt) switch

used to help individuals maintain attention on a learning task

 

Team-Switch

used to promote co-operation and teamwork in a switching task

 

The Sustained Pressure and Switch Filter switching-aids are also available for use with environmental control systems (ECS).

Both ECS-Sustained Pressure and ECS-Switch Filter switching-aids are powered by a mains transformer with battery back-up and a “low-power” warning a LED because of the extra need for reliability by potentially vulnerable individuals. Only available on special order.