{"product_id":"switch-poser","title":"Switch Poser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I'm a big fan of putting any hand-operated switch on an angle.  I don't like placing them flat, either on a laptray or a table, because the user might just lay on the switch, or have a tough time getting *off* the switch, once on.\"\u003c\/em\u003e RJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore\u003c\/span\u003e...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI prefer switch(es) to be on an angle. The only times I like placing switches flat are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the user has had a lot of experience and *is* successful at getting on\/off (especially off) the switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the user needs to 'creep' up to the switch, using the surface as a support (I have never seen this situation, but it probably exists)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, how to get your switch(es) on an angle.  In the past, I have recommended 2 things:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing one of my positioning arms, these days, my Mini-Arm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave your custodian\/friend make a slant out of some wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs in the case of my Flopper Stopper, my Pointer, and other items that I've instructed people on how make it, people never really getting around to actually doing it; and the Mini-Arm *is* extra hardware.  My mantra, even though I make my living by *selling* stuff, is \"The less hardware, the better.\"  So I came across an item the other day that lent itself well to adaptation (my forte) for special needs. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow I offer you my Switch Poser (it 'poses' the switch)!  It 'sucks' to a smooth, flat surface, like a laptray, or a smooth table.  However, since most of you who know me, know that I actually *use* this stuff with learners\/users, I have found that many times, you don't *have* a smooth surface.  So I provide an adapter which *sticks* to non smooth surfaces (semi-permanently) and *gives* you a smooth, flat surface to attach the 'sucky' part of my Switch Poser!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe front of the Poser, where you attach your switch, I use my special *Super*-Hook\u0026amp;Loop fastening material.  No, this is not the stuff you can buy at your hardware store or Office Max, etc.  This is the most dense, ultra-strong VELCRO® BRAND fastener on the planet (did you know there are 27 grades of  VELCRO® BRAND fasteners?).  The only way to separate it is with a credit card or CD between the hook\/loop.  It's great stuff.  I give you some extra to put on the bottom of your switch(es).  So when you stick your switch to the Switch Poser, it *stays*.  And the Poser stays, too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd you can adjust the Poser to any angle, even vertically for those that use a lateral, sliding motion because they can't lift their hand\/arm.  This way, they can use the side of their hand\/fist, and just slide into the switch for activation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSWITCH(ES) ARE OPTIONAL!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RJ Cooper \u0026 Associates, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Single Switch Poser","offer_id":50211224944897,"sku":"lcb1787307747876","price":34.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/1979\/5201\/files\/switch-poser_1.jpg?v=1787307754","url":"https:\/\/www.juniperavenue.shop\/products\/switch-poser","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}