One piece of addaptive equipment that we looked at in class was the jelly bean switch.
Jelly bean switches come in different colours and sizes. You can buy jelly bean switches from star educational in New Zealand. You can buy them from here for $90, This is a link to where you can buy them online https://www.star-educational.co.nz/view_products.php?cat=15%22 Jelly bean switches can be plugged into many devices including computers and provide a wide surface area for people to push the button.
Jelly bean switches help give people increased independence it is designed for people who may hit it hard. It is particularly good for people who have decreased motor control and find other switches hard to use. This switch would decrease frustration as well as allow people to feel more independent.
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