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Radios, Cassettes, and CD Players

Radio/Cassette Player and Battery Adapter

A battery adapter will provide switch access for any battery-operated radio/cassette player.
Note, this option will not allow a user to play a CD. It will allow a user to play a radio or a cassette when "play" is depressed.

You can use a momentary switch which will only allow the radio to play when a user is holding down/activating the switch, or you can use a latch switch with will turn the radio "on" with one activation and "off" with the second activation. You may also want to consider a "timer" switch that will turn the radio off automatically after a determined amount of time following the initial switch activation.

Insert a battery adapter that matches the size of the batteries used by the radio/cassette player (AA or C/D). Go to battery adapters and switches to learn more about this option.

Stereo with Remote Control

You can use a notebook switch to activate a remote control.

A notebook switch uses the one page of a binder/book/photoalbum to stabalize an item and the other to "push" a button. A notebook switch is designed to work only one feature of a remote control.

Secure your stereo remote control with sponge or foam board cut to the exact size of your remote. On the other binder page, glue a small piece of foam board to align with the button (ex. power, scan) you want to activate on the remote control.

Pre-adapted CD/Cassette/Radio Players

You can purchase boom boxes or cassette players that are ready for switch use from a variety of AT vendors, such as www.enablingdevices.com or www.communicationaids.com.. The cost varies based on the model.

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Power Link

The Powerlink allows AC-powered appliances to be controlled with a switch.
Two switches can be used to control 1-2 appliances each. There are different settings for flexibility of use. The "timer" setting allows one switch activation to make an appliance run for only the number of seconds or minutes you choose. There is an "on/off" setting or a "direct" setting that requires constant switch activation.

The PowerLink would be an alternative way that a child could turn on her lamp or stereo in her bedroom, as well as other appliances to participate in daily routines.

A compatible cordless switch, the Airlink, is available to use with the Power Link system. A cordless switch can provide more flexibility in the placement of the switch (For example, a person in bed could turn on a radio without wires stretched across the room.)

Some other suggestions for using the Power Link include: lamps, fans, hairdryers, blenders, and other small cooking appliances.
Learn more about the PowerLink at www.ablenet.inc .

AirLink Switch