This area deals with accessibility standard switches and compatible gaming equipment. Click on the images below for more details on each controller and from where you can purchase these from.

Please feel free to e-mail for help on anything that is unclear, or to share new information.

There are a mind boggling array of accessibility switches, sensors and related equipment available today. I personally recommend Able-Net switches for general use.

Recommended switch suppliers: QED (UK), Inclusive Technology (UK) and TechCess (UK). See below for more.

From Origin Instruments (USA)

Sip (and) puff switches allow users to take control over two separate controls. They can be used with any low current device adapted to work with accessibility standard switches (3.5mm).

Origin stock a wide range of excellent quality sip-puff switches.

Electromyography linked switch: Two EMG sensors on the surface of the skin at each end of the muscle measure the voltage created by nerve signals initiated from the brain and may be detected even in conditions of significant disability.

From: Control Bionics (International)

Originally designed for skydiving photography, this switch 'should' work as a standard accessibility switch using a 3.5mm plug to 2.5mm socket adapter (such as L12BQ from Maplin).

From: Conceptus Camera Switches (France, Germany, USA)

Originally designed for skydiving photography, this switch 'should' work as a standard accessibility switch using a 3.5mm plug to 2.5mm socket adapter (such as L12BQ from Maplin).

From: Conceptus Camera Switches (France, Germany, USA)

There are a number of assistive switching modules available for making switch use a little easier. For those struggling to either hold buttons down for a prolonged time (e.g. holding down the accellerate switch in a race game), or for those wanting to filter out accidental presses, these can offer a potential solution.

Try: QEDonline (UK), Spectronics (AUS) and Technical Solutions (AUS)

Mounting Solutions

Off the shelf soutions for mounting switches into the ideal position.

OneSwitch.org.uk (D.I.Y. Guide)

Fruit machine inspired accessibility switches. These can be used lit or un-lit, with adjustable brightness.

Sip/Puff switch guides and much more.

Finding exactly the right equipment can be a process of trial and error, and takes time.

Take a look at Inclusive Technology's "Which Switch" guide and Rompa's "Using Switches and Switching Systems" on-line booklet.

You may find direct help available from AbilityNet and if not, from your local library. Of course, if you are stuck, feel free to e-mail OneSwitch, and we will reply asap.

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International switch suppliers

NovitaTech, Spectronics (Australia)
Access International (Japan)
Inclusive Technology, Liberator, TechCess, Toby Churchill and QED (UK)
Enabling Devices and GSTS Designs (USA)