Mounting Systems

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Mounting Systems

• Presented by Michelle, Julianne, Latonya,
  Jeanette

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Purpose of Switches

• Switches offer access to anything electronic for
  persons with disabilities.
• They are a great way for the individual to begin
  to experience independent control.
• They work to turn appliances on and off or to
  indicate choices when used with software.

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Who can use switches?

• Physical disabilities- with a single reliable
  movement can cause a radio to turn on.
• Sensory impairments- individual learns that they
  can be the controlling source of sound, light and
  vibration.
• Cognitive impairments- allow interaction with
  toys and computers with a single button, this
  limits the need for complex directions.

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What can switches be used for?

• Environmental Control- appliances such as fans,
  radios, blenders, and televisions found in homes
  and schools.
• Play and exploration- using switches
  independently to participate in games and other
  recreation activities.Light Brite/ Spin art.

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Uses continued..

• Movement- this can be experienced with motorized
  mobility items such as powered wheelchairs and
  motorized cars that are driven with single and
  multiple switches.
• Computer Access- switches can be used in
  combination with other input devices such as head
  pointers, and voice dictation software. This
  gives full access to any commercial software
  program.

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Uses continued.

• Communication-this is encouraged through early
  switch use. Single switch devices with recorded
  messages provide a way to relate language at hand
  and to initiate and participate in a variety of
  activities.
• Switches may also be used in a variety of
  recreational activities, such aspainting,
  scissor use,cameras, CD players, etc

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Slim Armstrong

• Versatile, strong, and easy to use.
• Easy positioning with ball joint.
• Telescoping arm stretches 20.5.
• Support up to 5 pounds.
• Clamps to flat table surface or round wheelchair
  frame.
• Five mix and match parts to create four different
  systems.

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Universal Mount

• Heavy-duty system.
• Holds up to 5 pounds.
• Many positions, arm adjusts and locks by turn of
  lever.
• Ideal for assessment or computer stations.
• Includes large triangular mount for larger
  switches.

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Mighty Mount

• Attaches to any surface table, chair,
  wheelchair, bed.
• Easy to position.
• Adjustable arm lengths, arm angle, and switch
  angle (length 16-24)
• Best suited for Tash switches

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Folding mount/ Rigid Mount

• Used for voice output communication aids, laptop
  computers, trays and communication boards.
• Vertical and horizontal tube joined at right
  angle.
• Clamps onto wheelchair by Frame Clamp Assembly.
• Folding mount folds completely down beside
  wheelchair. It may stick out from chair and hit
  wall when folded. Can be mounted on left or
  right of chair.
• Rigid mount has no moving parts. It should be
  detached when mount is swung around beside
  wheelchair.

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Folding and Rigid Mounts
Rear folding mount
Folding mount
Rigid mount
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Profiler Lite Mounting System

• Used with all types of switches and devices up to
  5 pounds.
• Easy to use, capable of growing and changing with
  the person to meet their needs.
• Remains in set positions, stability with
  adjustability.
• Comes in two standard sizes short (9-16) and
  long (16-21).
• Can use universal base mount to attach to round,
  square, and oblong surfaces, and adjust 360
  front to back and 180 away from base.
• Telescoping tube allows change of height.

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Profiler Lite
Profiler for AAC and notebook computers, holds up
to 15 lbs. Swings away to side. Can be mounted on
right or left.
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Freedom Table Mount

• Freestanding.
• Hands free support on any surface.
• Change angles, height, and rotate 360.
• Locks into position.
• Quick release lever allows quick positioning for
  use.
• Can be used with all AAC devices and most
  notebook computers.

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Accessories

• Switches are devices that enable persons with
  disabilities to access technology more
  efficiently.
• Switches come in a variety of styles and colors
  and prices vary.
• (i.e. Pillow switch, square pad switch, round
  pad switch, squeeze switch etc).

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Pricing of Mounting Systems

• Slim Armstrong - 188.99
• Universal switch mounting system-198.00
• Mighty Mount - 125.00
• Profiler Lite Mounting System - 265.00
• Daessy Folding Mount - 870.00

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Vendors

• DAESSY DAESSY Folding Mount
• Payment Plans-Prepay, C.O.D., Credit Card (CC),
  Purchase Orders PO
• Warranty-90 day warranty to replace defect in
  workmanship/ one year warranty will repair and
  return
• Durability-Periodically check bolts for
  tightness/ some plastic parts will wear out.
  Company is 15 years old and some people are still
  using the original mount purchased 15 years ago.
• CJT- ProfilerLite Mounting System
• Payment Plan- CC, PO, Checks
• Warranty One year limited warranty-defective
  workmanship and materials
• Durability- Bolts need to be checked and
  tightened and equipment needs to be used as
  recommended

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• Ablenet- Universal Switch Mounting System / Slim
  Armstrong
• Payment Plans- CC, PO, will provide paperwork to
  file insurance
• Rental of products acceptable for a trial
  period.
• Warranty- All switches have a lifetime warranty
  all mounting systems have a one year warranty
• Durability- Minimal routine maintenance required
  to keep bearings tight
• TASH- Mighty Mount
• Payment Plan- CC, PO, If insurance company orders
  the product they will bill the insurance company
  directly
• Warranty- One year warranty from date of purchase
  on defects of material and/or workmanship.
  Returned items are not accepted.
• Durability- Good product, however it wont take a
  lot of weight or abuse. Look at DAESSY products
  for weight.

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Helpful Websites

• http//www.donjohnston.com/catalog/ablenet.htm
• http//www.thespasticcentre.org.au/services/techna
  bility/ products/mounts.htm
• http//www.liberator.co.uk/liberator/show.asp?page
  AbleMounts
• http//www.assistivetech.net
• http//www.assistivetechnologies.com/gallery.asp?C
  T Mounting
• http//www.infogrip.com/category_view.asp?option
  mounting