Assistive Technology Loan Library item === Allows switch operation of battery-operated toys and appliances. The Switch Latch/Timer has two jacks for switches and two jacks for devices. This device provides a tone that accompanies switch activation. There is a unique tone for each channel. Setting options include: 1. timed in seconds (switch activation starts and continues the item for a specified number of seconds and then shuts it off); 2. timed in minutes (switch activation starts and continues the item for a specified number of minutes and then shuts it off): and 3. latch (switch activation starts the device; second switch activation stops the device). Must be used with a switch-adapted battery item (either through a permanent or a removable switch interruptor). This exact device is not currently available from the original producer. Similar items are available through: www.adaptivation.com and www.ablenetinc.com.