Activate with Ease Using the AbleNet Buddy Button

The AbleNet Buddy Button is a durable, reliable adaptive switch designed for individuals who need accessible control of assistive technology devices, environmental controls, and communication equipment. Featuring a 2.5-inch activation surface that requires only the slightest touch, this versatile switch empowers users with limited hand strength, motor challenges, or physical disabilities to control their environment with minimal physical effort.

Backed by Ask Ergo Works' 30 years of ergonomic and accessibility expertise, the Buddy Button combines intuitive design with proven assistive technology compatibility to support independence, reduce physical strain, and create opportunities for comfortable, sustainable device control in educational, therapeutic, workplace, and home environments.

Why You'll Love It:

• Light-touch activation with only 5 oz of force — Requires minimal pressure to activate, reducing hand strain and fatigue for users with limited strength, arthritis, or muscular conditions
• 2.5-inch activation surface — Large enough to reduce precision requirements while remaining compact and portable for various mounting applications
• Auditory click and tactile feedback — Provides clear confirmation of activation, supporting users with visual impairments and reducing uncertainty during use
• Durable construction for daily use — Built to withstand repeated activation in educational, therapeutic, and home settings without performance degradation
• Universal mounting compatibility — Includes universal mounting plate for wheelchair, table, or adjustable arm positioning to support optimal ergonomic placement

Product Specifications:

• Activation Surface: 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) diameter
• Activating Force: 5 oz (142 g) — light-touch activation
• Travel Before Activation: 0.05 inches (0.12 cm)
• Feedback: Auditory click and tactile response
• Switch Type: Mechanical, wired
• Cord Length: 5 feet (152 cm)
• Plug Size: 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mono right angle
• Mounting: Universal mounting plate included
• Manufacturer: AbleNet
• SKU: 57600
• UPC: 186648000661
• Ideal For: Adaptive switch access, assistive technology, special education, accessibility accommodations, computer access, communication device control, environmental control, switch-accessible software, workplace accommodations, ADA compliance

Expert-Recommended for Ergonomic Switch Access

At Ask Ergo Works, we understand that switch activation should never cause pain or fatigue. The Buddy Button is more than an adaptive switch — it's an ergonomic solution that removes physical barriers, reduces activation effort, and creates opportunities for comfortable, sustainable assistive technology use. Whether you're an occupational therapist, assistive technology specialist, special education teacher, employer, or individual seeking accessible switch control, this switch delivers the reliability and ease-of-use you need.

The ergonomic advantage of the Buddy Button's light-touch activation cannot be overstated. Requiring only 5 ounces of force with minimal travel distance (0.05 inches), this switch dramatically reduces the physical effort needed for activation compared to standard switches. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with arthritis, muscular dystrophy, ALS, spinal cord injuries, or other conditions affecting hand strength and endurance. The reduced force requirement means users can activate the switch repeatedly throughout the day without developing hand fatigue, pain, or strain.

The 2.5-inch activation surface strikes an ideal balance — large enough to accommodate users with limited fine motor control, tremors, or coordination challenges, yet compact enough for flexible mounting on wheelchairs, adjustable arms, or table surfaces. The included universal mounting plate ensures the switch can be positioned at the optimal ergonomic location for each user's unique physical needs and abilities.

Shop with confidence — trusted by schools, rehabilitation centers, healthcare facilities, assistive technology professionals, and employers nationwide for reliable adaptive switch solutions and ADA compliance.

Ready to enable light-touch switch control? Add the AbleNet Buddy Button to your cart today and experience the difference that expert-recommended assistive technology makes.