A to A is the end types.. there is USB A and USB B (B is the one that is usually on printers and scanners I think). So he needs a cable that has Male A on one side and Female A on the other
http://www.conexusb.com/ they are all A to b tho, thats ure problem, you could always get a small b to A adapter or cut off their end and make your own
Here are some regular extension cables, but I couldn't find any with lights (not the extension cables at least) http://www.cablesgroup.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=479