Pal Pad
An ultra-thin, silent pressure switch that activates with very light force and is available in multiple sizes and colours for flexible switch access.
Suitable for
The Pal Pad in brief
The Adaptivation Pal Pad is a rigid, low-profile pressure-activated switch designed for users with limited strength or fine motor control. Adaptivation specifies activation with approximately 2 ounces of force, including touches coming from directly above or at a shallow angle. At roughly one tenth of an inch thick, the Pal Pad can be positioned on a table, tray or other surface without the height of a conventional button switch. It uses a standard 3.5 mm plug and is available in Mini, Small and Large sizes as well as multiple colours, including a glow-in-the-dark option. The switch is silent and does not provide a mechanical click, which can be useful when the activity itself should provide the primary feedback.
Why teams choose the Pal Pad
Very light activation
Requires only about 2 oz of pressure and can respond to a touch from directly above or at a shallow angle.
Ultra-thin profile
At approximately 0.1 in thick, the rigid switch can sit very close to a tray, table or other access surface.
Silent operation
No mechanical click means the user can focus on the feedback from the communication aid, toy or activity being controlled.
Standard 3.5 mm connection
Connects to compatible communication aids and switch-accessible devices through a standard 3.5 mm jack.
Quick facts
Activation force
Approx. 2 oz
Thickness
Approx. 0.1 in
Connector
3.5 mm
Sizes
Mini / Small / Large
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Is this right for you?
Switch users who can make a small, intentional press but have limited strength, range or fine motor control. Different sizes allow the activation area to be matched to the user's movement, while the low profile makes it useful on trays and other close-access surfaces.
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