Foot Switches? Wow!
I’ve never heard of
them before my classmate Bridgette presented this! How awesome!
What’s a foot switch?
Well it looks similar
to the pedals on a car. They can be connected to toys, computer keyboards, and a
computer mouse! They are also wireless!!!
These are not only for children with special needs but
adults too who have severe injuries or carpal tunnel.
From Bridgette’e research it seems quite costly with the
programs needed and other accessories. Bridgette, did you find any comparable
options that may be less expensive that can suite the needs of this group?
To me, although touchpads from my previous post can be
expensive they come with so much already on them and multiple ways to use them,
are there alternatives to these foot switches?
Even so, this device is pretty cool!
Love learning about all these new devices!!
Michelle, this is so neat! I know in my brother's school they have switches or plates that can be activated by students' heads, but I've never heard of a foot switch! This would definitely be great, especially for adults! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteIt was very hard to find information on this devise but it is used in the classroom. It is good to know that this is available if the only area your student has control over is his/her feet. It seems that the best route to go through is the app route. Many students are lucky to be able to have use of iPads. The apps that are used with them could be free or even only cost up to $20. There are few that are over that amount. The student would probably benefit more from an iPad then a regular computer anyway.
ReplyDeleteFoot switches in all aspects of society have sort of fallen to the wayside. I used to have an old car that had a switch on the floor near the brake pedal that I would step on to activate the high beams. Aside from things such as motor vehicles, sewing machines (foot pedal) and musical equipment (drum pedal, guitar foot switch) there isn't much out there that require foot swtiches. Of course it makes sense that this kind of AT would be used in Special Ed although I have yet to see this in person.
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