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Check out this switch-adapted javelin our team brought to the #SD71 #SpecialTrackMeet this year. It's a leaf blower adapted to launch pool noodles using a PowerLink, All-turn-it spinner & switch! Next wk: a duck catapult!

#AssistiveTech #Accessibility #Inclusion #BCEd #InclusivePhysEd #SwitchAccess
May 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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We've updated our #Grid3 resource w/ a new #SwitchAccess tutorial. The PDF gives 8 steps & images on how to change the settings to enable your student to activate 1 cell with 1 switch press. See section 6 of www.setbc.org/resources/gr...

@thinksmartbox.bsky.social #AAC #AssistiveTechnology #BCEd
A tablet displaying the Grid 3 homepage; a finger pointing at one of the two access switches that are connected to the tablet.
April 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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In a 6th "In a Minute or So" #SwitchAccess video, Doug demos using switches with the fun & motivating Tar Heel Gameplay site. Find more #QuickTips like this at www.setbc.org/resources/?_...

#AssistiveTechnology #SupportingStudents #BCEd #CauseAndEffectApp #InclusiveEducation #TarHeelGameplay
March 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Some genius #AssistiveTech wizardry helped make this Halloween magic happen! Wizard / OT Marie used an #AbleNetInc PowerLink for switch adapted access to a star projector & a @makersmakingchange.bsky.social switch adapted light toy wand!

#SwitchAdaptedAccess #SwitchAccess #SwitchAdaptedToys #bced
A person dressed as a wizard, with a long white beard and hat, casts light patterns using a glowing orb on a table in a dimly lit room.
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Our new Switch Access Screening Form was made for school OTs or PTs to gather info on functioning abilities & goals while trialing a switch device with a student. https://www.setbc.org/resources/switch-access-screening-form

#AssistiveTech #SwitchAccess #SupportingStudents #InclusiveClassrooms #bced
An outstretched child's hand lands on a red assistive switch mounted along with a yellow switch on a desk in front of them. A computer screen and an accompanying adult hand on a mouse is in background.
February 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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#MakersMakingChange - Hacking for the Holidays! In this workshop, we were guided through modifying toys to be #switch adapted! What an experience! Many thanks to Kris & Stephan from @MakersMakingChange & the @NeilSquireSociety.

#BuildingCapacity #AssistiveTechnology #AdaptiveSwitch #SwitchAccess
A presenter from Makers Making Change presents in front of a meeting room with 2 screens behind her. Scissosrs, screwdrivers and other tools on a desk filled with wires and toys. two people working on soldering a part of a toy. A group of people gathered at a desk listening to a person standing by them.
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Monarch Reader offers oodles of free #SwitchAdaptedBooks. In our 5th short video on #SwitchAccess, Doug demos how to use switches to both navigate their online library & read a book. More #QuickTips at www.setbc.org/resources/?_....

#AccessibleBooks #MonarchReader #EdTech #AssistiveTechnology #BCEd
Man sits at desk with tablet and a few switches. Text on image reads "Switch Access to Monarch Reader In a minute or so..."
March 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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In this recording Bob from Pretorian Technologies gives an overview of Switch Access, including Switch Interfaces for Toys, Appliance Control & Computer Access : bit.ly/CENMACsTT_Sw...

#AssistiveTechnology #switchaccess #SEND #specialeducationalneeds #environmentalcontrol #occupationaltherapy
CENMAC's Thursday Thirty - Switch Access with Pretorian Technologies - Recording Available to View. Image of Bob Sagoo from Pretorian holding a variety of switches and joysticks.
September 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM