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Blue/Pink Solar Liquid Effect Wheel
The Blue/Pink Solar Liquid Effect Wheel is a projector designed for individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to see the vivid, changing colors. As the wheel rotates, the colored liquids flow into each other, continually changing shapes and forms.
Enabling Devices Thumb Switch
The Enabling Devices Thumb Switch is designed for use by individuals with fine motor skills for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities.The thumb switch capitalizes on thumb mobility. The users hold the yellow cylindrical base in their hand and presses the red button with the thumb for momentary switch operation. The soft, flexible plastic base can help teach grasping and fine motor skills.
Low Profile, Portable Light Box
Low Profile, Portable Light Box is designed for use by children with developmental disabilities such as visual impairments, cerebral palsy, or traumatic brain injuries. This target user group motivated a few of the design characteristics. The author wanted a relatively lightweight and portable device because it would be used in a variety of locations by educators, therapists, and parents. The box was sized to be 18 inches x 24 inches to be small but still allow for reaching and upper extremity r
The Whole Picture Matching Game – Going Places
The Whole Picture Matching Game – Going Places is designed for children with sensory needs or impaired vision disabilities. The board game works by breaking and separating the pieces and placing them to match into the corresponding holes in the game. When a card is placed in the right spot, the missing part of the picture appears. Each hole also reveals the name of the image to provide an additional learning tool. The Going Places game board teaches children about ways to go places using methods
Watercolor Paints and Book Bundle
The Watercolor Paints and Book Bundle are designed for children with sensory needs or impaired vision disabilities. The attached pallet features six water colors that are 100% non-toxic and a high-quality wooden paint brush. The paint tray also features the first letter for each color in Braille. The water paints allows children and adults to improve their fine motor skills while they paint.
1-2-3 Puzzle Blocks
The 1-2-3 Puzzle Blocks are puzzles with large peieces designed for use with children with low vision or upper extremity disabilities. This set includes a wooden storage box and 10 two-piece wooden puzzles (one each for the numbers 0 through 9 ). These self-checking puzzles require children to match the number with the corresponding picture. DIMENSIONS: Each puzzle is 2.5 x 4.75 inches and the box is 14 x 5.75 x 1 inch.
1-2-3 Speak
1-2-3 Speak is a direct selection communicator program designed for use by children or adults with communication or speech disabilities. It is available as software that runs on any Windows XP computer, on the Web, or preloaded on a handheld computer or a PenTablet/TouchTablet system. It provides up to 4,000 spoken words accessible within 3 key strokes. Users click on images of words which are spoken by the computer/tablet. Words are chosen from categories tailored to the needs and interests of
1-2-3-4-5 Ring Counter (Model G2011)
The 1-2-3-4-5 Ring Counter, model G2011, is a math skills game for children with learning and physical disabilities. The toy consists of a plain hardwood block with five vertical posts of varying height and 15 colored wood rings. The numerals one through five are painted on the side of the block in five different colors corresponding to the ring colors. Children must place the rings, grouped by color to correspond to each numeral painted on the block, on the correct post. The game teaches simple
1-2-Bee Counting Hive
The 1-2-Bee Counting Hive is an educational toy designed for use with children with cognitive or vision disabilities. With two modes of play, Winnie the Pooh and the Counting Hive help children learn to count. In counting mode, the child puts the blocks in the bucket and hears Pooh count the blocks up to 10. In quiz mode, Pooh asks the child to place a certain number of blocks in the bucket and rewards the child for correct responses. The toy has a carrying handle and includes 10 blocks.
1-Switch Single Appliance Continuous Control Unit (Model 1490)
The 1-Switch Single-Appliance Continuous Control Unit, model 1490, is a switch control interface unit designed for use by individuals with upper exremity or severe physical disabilities. This remote control unit operates most AC appliances from a distance of up to 20 feet when the appliances are plugged into a receiver. A capability switch (not included) is used to activate the remote transmitter through either latch or momentary activation. With latch activation, the appliance runs until the us
100 Hoops Basketball Counting Game
The 100 Hoops Basketball Counting Game is an educational game designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities or eye-hand coordination disabilities. This game teaches numbers in both English and Spanish; counting from one to one hundred; skip counting by twos, fives, and tens; counting backwards;
goal setting; and physical coordination and skills. The game features rally sounds and a cheering crowd for encouragement and enables the user to select a counting mode and language
101 Animations
101 Animations is a cause and effect training program designed for use with children with cognitive and upper extremity disabilities. This simple activity causes a loud, large animation (non-age-specific cartoon) on the computer screen with every switch activation. This program includes 101 animations. This program can be accessed with Mouseclick (see separate entry), a touch screen, a single switch, or the standard keyboard space bar. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh c
123 Cd
123 CD is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program features Wizit the Wizard who dances, cheers, and gives the thumbs up sign as children successfully participate in interactive games. Eleven different activities present numbers from zero through ten. Numbers are counted out loud and all directions are clearly narrated. Activities are designed to help children develop essential skills in the areas of number names, ordering
123 CD V2
123 CD V2 is a software program designed for use by children with developmental delays, cognitive and learning disabilities. There are 10 activities that are narrated to help students explore counting and other essential early number skills. Also included in this program is a Teacher’s Toolkit, which is designed to allow teachers to use the software for whole-class teaching on a whiteboard or large screen.
123 Order - Lite
123 Order – Lite is a perceptual training and math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad or an Android device to teach a child number sequencing using a set of three or four numbers. Full number sequences are shown in a training session, and then the child is asked to identify the last number in a sequence, c
18-Inch Flexible Ruler (Model 1-03050-00)
The 18-Inch Flexible Ruler, model 1-03050-00, is a tactile, braille, and large print ruler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This flexible plastic ruler allows tactual and visual measurement of flat or curved surfaces. It has raised lines in quarter-inch increments and numbers in braille and large print. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 47 x 4 centimeters. COLOR: Ruler is white with black lines.
2 Times Fun
2 Times Fun is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to learn multiplication skills. The user can set time and question type (in figures or as a word problem) before each game play session. The question is shown with voice prompt at the top of the screen, and the correct a
2+2
2+2 is a math skills training system designed for use with children with low vision or cognitive disabilities. This program focuses on early arithmetic problems and uses an errorless learning method. The program features both drill and test modes and are designed to enable the instructor to enter vertical or horizontal problems for drilling and testing. This program can be accessed using the standard keyboard, IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry), or a single switch (not included). COM
2-In-1 R/c Truck
The 2-In-1 R/C Truck is a battery operated toy designed for use by children with physical disabilities. This radio controlled vehicle offers two play modes: When the body is in the low position, it is a high-speed racer and when the body in the high position, the speed changes to low for "off-road" adventures. The body is moved to the high position bu pulling back on the roll bar. The handheld controller has an easy-grip steering wheel and a single button for forward and reverse. POWER: Uses one
2001 Solar Effect Wheel
The 2001 Solar Effect Wheel is a projector designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to project images of space and spacecraft throughout the room putting them out in space with the stars.
25 Grippers
The 25 Grippers are a set of 25 triangular finger grips designed for individuals with fine motor and grasping disabilities. These triangular grips help position the user's hand for writing and they can also be used with some cutlery, toothbrushes, and other small utensils. COLOR: Assorted bright colors.
3 Shape Music Box / Switch
The 3 Shape Music Box / Switch is a puzzle switch designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities. The base has indentations to accept each of three large knobbed pieces (a square, a triangle, and a circle) and when all three pieces are successfully fitted, a music box activates as a reward. This device is also equipped with a jack to enable a switch-adapted toy to be substituted for the music box. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries (not included).
3-D Pentomino Puzzle
The 3-D Pentomino Puzzle is a math skills game designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. This 12-piece three-dimensional puzzle forms hundred of combination, sharpening geometry and problem-solving skills. The set includes a guide with fifty puzzles in three levels of difficulty.
3-Inch Wheeled Footpiece (Models 7729 & 7731)
Three inch nonswivelling wheels to replace front legs of Guardian Safe T Fold walker. Model 7731 for adult and youth sizes. Model 7729 for child and toddler sizes.
30-Centimeter Flexible Ruler (Model 1-03031-00)
The 30-Centimeter Flexible Ruler, model 1-03031-00, is a tactile, braille, and large print ruler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This flexible plastic ruler allows tactual and visual measurement of both flat and curved surfaces. Centimeters are indicated with raised black lines, and even numbered marks are labeled in both braille and large print. These rulers are sold in packages of five. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 30 x 3 centimeters.
32 Message Communicator (Models 3206)
The 32 Message Communicator is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. This lightweight portable communicator offers 192 three-second messages on six levels. Features include adjustable legs for tilting the unit, a carrying case and adjustable shoulder strap for traveling. POWER: Uses four AA batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3 x 16 x 9 inches. WEIGHT: 2.5 pounds.
4-In-1 Trike
The 4-In-1 Trike is a child's tricycle designed for use by young children with lower extremity, mobility, neurological, or balance disabilities. Designed for children 9 months to 5 years old, this 4-in-1 tricycle converts from a stroller to a steering trike, to a learning to ride trike, and to a classic trike. Features of this steel-framed trike include a removable wrap-around tray with cup holder, a removable 3-point harness, a removable headrest, and a removable adult height-adjustable push ha
6 Color Foam Bowling Ball Set ( Model W14477 )
The 6 Color Foam Bowling Ball Set, model W14477, is a bowling game designed for recreational or therapeutic use by individuals of all ages with upper extremity disabilities. These easy-grip balls are lightweight and designed with multi-sized finger hole patterns to accommodate all finger sizes. WEIGHT: 1 pound. COLOR: Blue, red, green, yellow, orange, and purple.
60-Second Time Machine Power Toothbrush
The 60-Second Time Machine Power Toothbrush is a pediatric automatic toothbrush designed to allow six tooth surfaces to be simultaneously brushed for preventive oral care. Designed for children ages six and older and intended to effectively clean teeth in 60 seconds, this preventive device is designed with three brushes (2 round and 1 flat) that oscillate at 300 strokes per minute. This brush requires th user to position the bristles underneath the gumline and bite down to automatically create t
6610 Chest Support
The 6610 Chest Support is a torso support and harness restraint designed for firm trunk support. The support is made of foam with an inner moldable core that can be formed to follow body contours. The yokes have straps for attachment to high back standard wheelchairs, travel chairs, and strollers. Placement holes are pre-cut in yokes for adjustments in size. The support has quick release buckles, a lap belt with pivotal mounts, and a polypropylene strap with nylon quick release buckle that goes
6628 Side Opening Head Support
The 6628 Side Opening Head Support is designed for use by individuals who are unable to independently maintain proper head positioning. Available in three sizes, this support cradles the entire head and may be used mounted or unmounted to a seating system or wheelchair. Made of closed cell vinyl-coated foam, the support features reinforced front and back plates, a hinge on one side, and a quick release buckle on the other side for ease in use. SIZES: Unmounted extra small, unmounted small, unmou
6919 Positioning Pillow
The 6919 Positioning Pillow is a body positioner and infant positioning cushion made of a foam blend. Small squares of foam fill an inner pillow case made of vinyl, which is covered with an outer pillowcase that zips off for washing. SIZES: Small or Large. DIMENSIONS: 20 x 20 inches (small) and 32 x 20 inches (large). COLOR: Forest green.
7 Level Communication Builder (Models 7075 & 7075B)
The 7 Level Communication Builder is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. Designed to expand as the child develops new skills, the unit features 300 seconds of message recording time that can be divided into one, two, four, eight, or 16 selections on up to seven levels. Five interchangeable frames create the desired number of selection positions. Messages can be recorded as needed at the touch of a button. The unit features a built-in carr
7-128 Software Game Book
The 7-128 Software Game Book is a set of computer video games that are accessible to individuals with blindness, low vision, color blindness, deafness, or who have upper extremity disabilities. The Game Book and games are self-voicing and work with JAWS, ZoomText magnifier, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not included; see separate entries). Additional accessibility features include options for Big Type and Windows high contrast settings. Videos are captioned. All controls are single keystroke amd all
7-Message Take Or P:ace N' Talk Go! Board (Model 3347)
The 7-Message Take or Place N' Talk Go! Board, model 3347, is a direct selection communicator and educational toy designed for use by children with communication disabilities. This unit features seven light-sensitive compartments. When an object or picture is removed from a compartment, a photo cell activates a recorded seven 35-second messages. Messages can be recorded as needed and recessed compartments on the front panel can hold pictures, symbols, or objects (not included). The pocket on the
8723 Sectional Raft
The 8723 Sectional Raft is a float swimming aid designed for use with individuals with cognitive, upper extremity or mobility disabilities. This unit has a sectional design that supports and cradles the body for people who are not going to swim actively or who are insecure in the water. The design allows water to flow in and around the body, enabling interaction with the surroundings and reducing the fear of falling off a raft that holds the individual on top of the water. The raft has a reversi
8727 Dolphin Float System
The 8727 Dolphin Float System is a float swimming aid designed to compensate for uneven weight distribution in swimmers with physical or neurological disabilities. This harness style foam device has two removable side pads to minimize lateral rotation. A removable front third pad provides additional lift. OPTIONS: Stabilizer Bar for increased stability; swim rings for added head and neck support; and the crotch strap to prevent the flotation harness from riding up while swimming. SIZES: Small (f
8730 Comfort Mat
The 8730 Comfort Mat is a therapy swim mat and float swim aids that can be used at the pool edge, for entry and exit from the water, and in the water. It can also be used as a soft floor covering in the shower. The mats are constructed of moisture proof, vinyl-coated foam. DIMENSIONS(LxWxT): 25 x 40 x 1 inches. COLOR: Yellow is standard; 15 custom colors available at an extra charge.
9824 Hard Shell Helmet With Face Bar
The 9824 Hard Shell Helmet with Face Bar is a protective helmet designed for use when direct, face forward impact is probable. The helmet is made of polyethylene and the face bar of clear, Lexan polycarbonate plastic. This washable helmet has a woven chin strap with adjustable buckle and snap fastener. OPTIONS: 3459 Hard Shell Ear Coverings, 3460 Soft Foam Ear Coverings, 3465 Rear Hard Shell Extension, 3466 Reinforced Liner, 3467 Reinforced Seams, 3469-U Quick Release Buckle Chin Strap Under Chi
9836 Newborn Cap
The 9836 Newborn Cap is a protective helmet for infants. The cap is made from soft, 0.375-inch shock absorbent, ventilated foam that can be trimmed in front or back. The non-fabricoated foam edge revealed from cutting is still waterproof and can be cleaned. DIMENSIONS: 12 x 13 inches with 1/4 inch foam, 12 x 13 inches with 3/8 inch foam, and 15 x 16 inches with 3/8 inch foam. COLORS: Pink or baby blue. SIZES: Small, medium or large
A Braille Spelling Dictionary For Beginning Writers
A Braille Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers is a manual for teaching braille spelling to students who are blind or have low vision. This one-volume braille dictionary contains 1,400 words, listed alphabetically without definitions, enabling elementary school-age children to look up the spelling of words independently. The dictionary is in both print and braille, so sighted and blind children and teachers or parents can use it together.
A Frame by Smirthwaite
The A Frame by Smirthwaite is a swing frame that has been designed to handle a large weight capacity. It is designed for use by children with sensory integration disorders, and physical and neurological disabilities. Made from tubular steel and supported by six legs, the A Frame can handle 300 kilograms (661 pounds). This allows two Smirthwaite swings or bolsters to be used at the same time. It is easy to construct and can be used with or without cushioned mats.
A Touch Of Music
A Touch of Music is an auditory training activity designed for use with individuals with cognitive, sensory, and neurological disabilities. This portable board also encourages gross motor movement. The wooden board features a built-in carrying handle and a stand. Mounted to the board are cymbals, a drum, a bugle horn, a call bell, and an eight-note xylophone. Mallets are included with the set.
A World Without Words: The Social Construction of Children Born Deaf and Blind
In A World Without Words: The Social Construction of Children Born Deaf and Blind , author David Goode writes about his studies of two children with congenital deaf-blindness and mental retardation. and this book offers helpful insights for caregivers and therapists into how children who are both deaf and blind communicate.
A-B-C Puzzle Blocks
The A-B-C Puzzle Blocks are puzzles with large peieces designed for use with children with low vision or upper extremity disabilities. This set includes a wooden storage box and 26 two-piece wooden puzzles (one for each letter of the alphabet). These self-checking puzzles require children to match the letter with the corresponding picture. DIMENSIONS: Each puzzle is 2 x 3.25 inches and the box is 11.25 x 4.75 x 2.25 inches.
A-Z Panels
A-Z Panels are tactile puzzles designed to teach letters and numbers and enhance fine motor skills for individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. This puzzle helps children to master letter shapes and sequence with tall letters that fit into a square frame. The high contrasting colors (blue on yellow and yellow on blue) are ideal for children with low vision. It also encourages the development of organizational skills ans promotes fine hand movement and manipulation. There are
A2B Tricycle
The A2B Tricycle is an adapted cycle designed for children with disabilities to play, promote independence, muscle development, and to encourage physical activity among kids suffering from neurological or muscular disorders.
AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scale-School: Second Edition (Abs-S:2)
The AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scale-School: Second Edition (ABS-S:2) is a cognitive evaluation system designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities, autism, or behavior problems. It can be used to assess the functioning of children being evaluated for evidence of mental retardation, for evaluating adaptive behavior characteristics of children with autism, and for differentiating children with behavior disorders who require special education assistance from those with behavior problems wh
Abacus Attack
Abacus Attack is a math game designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. Designed to reinforce math facts and abacus skills for students in grades one through six, the game is played on a magnetic board with large print and a braille overlay. The student uses game pieces to travel to "Attack Alley." Each space on the board has a raised shape. Upon landing on the shape, the student answers a math problem from the enclosed cards. Math problems are included for all elementary gra
Abacus Basic Competency: A Counting Method (Models 7-00219-00 & 5-00219-00)
"Abacus Basic Competency: A Counting Method," by Susan M. Millaway, is an instructional manual designed for teaching skills in performing the four basic math operations on the abacus to children and adults who are blind or have low vision. It comes in a large print edition, model 7-00219-00, and a braille edition, model 5-00219-00. The braille edition is 102 pages. This manual employs both instruction and exercises to teach abacus skills, using the Counting Method rather than traditional indirec
Abc Carpet
The ABC Carpet is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The set includes the carpet with a square representing each letter of the alphabet (upper and lower case) and a corresponding picture and a set of matching square pieces. Designed to encourage coordination development and matching and letter-recognition skills, the carpet and pieces are crafted of 100 percent polyester double stitched over dense foam backing. The carpet folds for storage and a zippered
Abc's Of Braille (Model 5-00200-00)
ABCs of Braille, by Bernard Krebs, model 5-00200-00, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille textbook provides a simplified introduction to the characters and rules of English braille. The plan and layout of instructional materials are designed to assist both the teacher and the student.
Abilitations Cut N Cruise Magnetic Car for Metal Scissors
Abilitations Cut N Cruise is designed to improve eye hand coordination and visual motor development in children with or without disabilities. This includes a magnetic car placed at the end of metal scissors. Users “drive” the scissors across the line and the car acts as a scissoring guide.
Abilitations GaitSpots
Abilitations GaitSpots is an auditory tool for encouraging heel strike, toe off (push off), jumping, stepping, hopping, or fluent gait. Each GaitSpot features 1 squeaker, 1 heel/toe loop, and an adjustable hook-and-loop strap that enables the GaitSpot to fit on most shoes from toddler size 4 through youth size 4. Just strap on a GaitSpot and their feet are ready to squeak.
Able Generation Basic Play Chair
The Able Generation Basic Play Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with physical disabilities. This wooden chair features a moveable seat which can be angled and adjusted to any height within a specified range. The seat can be lowered so the child's legs rest on the floor, enabling supported floor play. The chair includes a nylon seat belt and pads. OPTIONS: An optional footrest and tray (sold separately) are available for the regular chair. A therapeutic back insert
Able Generation Booster Chair
The Able Generation Booster Chair is a booster seat with side support designed for use by children with physical disabilities. This seat can be placed on a variety of chairs and pulled close to the table, fostering family interaction and the development of feeding skills while providing proper positioning. OPTIONS: Footrest; flat, winged, or therapeutic back supports, seat and back pads, and a pomel. SIZES: Small and regular. DIMENSIONS (WxD): The small seat is 10 x 10 inches without pads or ins
Able Generation Floor Rocker
The Able Generation Floor Rocker is a rocking boat designed for use with children with balance, neurological, or mobility disabilities. This device can be used for seated, kneeling, or standing rocking and encourages a self-motivated, but minimal rocking motion. The design of the rockers prevents finger pinching at maximum tilt. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): The platform 18 x 18 x 2.8 inches.
Able Generation Floor Walker
The Able Generation Floor Walker is a child walker designed for use by children with mobility disabilities who are learning to take their first step. This walker features a stable base for emerging walkers, a cut-away base for full striders, and it can also serve as a cart. This walker features locking front caster that control the direction of travel, enabling a choice of omni-directional, forward or backward motion. For those requiring standing practice or support, the casters can be removed.
Able Generation Module A Play Chair
The Able Generation Module A Play Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with physical disabilities who have adequate head control and early sitting skills. This wooden chair features a moveable seat which can be angled and adjusted to any height within a specified range. The seat can be lowered so the child's legs rest on the floor, enabling supported floor play. The chair includes a nylon seat belt, pads, a flat insert back, and a pommel. OPTIONS: An optional footrest
Able Generation Module B Play Chair
The Able Generation Module B Play Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with physical disabilities who require additional trunk support. This wooden chair features a moveable seat which can be angled and adjusted to any height within a specified range. The seat can be lowered so the child's legs rest on the floor, enabling supported floor play. The chair includes a nylon seat belt, a winged insert back, one- or two-inch side leg pads, and a pommel. The winged back inser
Able Generation Module C Play Chair
The Able Generation Module C Play Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with physical disabilities who require full back, head, and trunk support. This wooden chair features a moveable seat which can be angled and adjusted to any height within a specified range. The seat can be lowered so the child's legs rest on the floor, enabling supported floor play. The chair includes a nylon seat belt,height-adjustable legs, a therapeutic insert back, a choice of one- or two-inch
Able Generation Play Table
The Able Generation Play Table is a cut out table designed for use by children with physical disabilities. This wooden table enables the child to be surrounded on three sides, stabilizing the arms and aiding in focusing the attention. The table tilts to five, 15, or 25 degrees. A lip on the inside and outside edges minimizes the possibility of small items, books, and papers sliding off the table when the top is tilted. This table may also be used during floor sitting or supported standing. OPTIO
Able Jr AAC
Able Jr AAC is augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) application for the iPad/iPhone and iPod Touch that is specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers with delayed speech or severe speech disorders. Express frequently used words and phrases by scrolling through 26 categories with over 750 pictures available. Intuitive and child-friendly, Able Jr helps young children to communicate with teachers, family, caregivers, and other people they meet in everyday life. Able Jr offers p
Ablegaitor Orthopedic Inserts
The Ablegaitor Orthopedic Inserts are shoe inserts designed for use by children with walking disabilities or Infantile Cerebral Palsy. These inserts are used to prevent heel valgity or external deviation of the heel or outsole abrasion or flat feet. They are also used to prevent supination of the heels where the foot is moving downward and curved towards the center of the body in a triplanar motion. SIZE: 22 to 36. COLOR: Grey.
Ableware Children's Seat
The ABLEWARE Children's Seat is a youth positioning chair designed for use with children with balance, mobility, or neurological disabilities. This molded box-style seat is reversible for different seat heights and features slots to accommodate pelvic straps (not included) for use as a booster seat/highchair alternative. DIMENSIONS: The seat is 4.5 inches high on one side and 6.5 inches high on the other. WEIGHT: Less than 4.5 pounds.
Ableware Halo Cup
The ABLEWARE Halo Cup is a pedestal cup with a large handle designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. This dishwasher-safe 6.5-ounce cup has a wide halo base to provide stability, and the handle eliminates the need for gripping.
Ableware Handycup
The ABLEWARE HandyCup is a twin handle cup designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. This dishwasher-safe eight-ounce cup has two handles and extra-wide base for a secure grip and stability. An angled design provides space for the nose and eyeglasses, making it possible to drink with little or no neck movement. COLOR: Transparent.
Ableware Partitioned Scoop Dish With Lid
The ABLEWARE Scoop Dish with Lid is a partitioned plate designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity or eating disabilities. This microwave- and dishwasher-safe dish features a lid and three separate compartments, two that hold up to 6.75 ounces and one that holds 12.6 ounces. The dish can accommodate liquid, pureed, or solid foods without spilling or having the separated foods overflow into the other compartments. The high walls between the sections also act as bumpers to assi
Ableware Rolling Shower Chaise
The Ableware Rolling Shower Chaise is a caster shower chair designed for use with children with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Aluminum frame with an extended front bumper bar to protect the child's feet. SEAT: A molded seat in lavender or turquoise. The seat has adjustable safety straps, a four-position, height-adjustable headrest, a holder for a hand-held shower, and a soap holder. CASTERS: Four black casters. The two rear casters include foot-operated brakes.
Abrakadabra
Abrakadabra is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program is designed to help develop visual perception and language skills as well as early switch techniques. In this program, users build up 30 different pictures in stages by pressing a switch, touching a touchscreen, clicking a mouse, or pressing a key on the keyboard. Each time the switch/key/mouse is p
Access4Kids
PROTOTYPE-----Access4Kids an assistive input device that enables access to rehabilitation apps for children with limited upper-body motor control. The wireless device utilizes a sensor system that translates any physically possible body press/swipe movements into fine-motor control gestures. Access4Kids, coupled with a supporting software library, enables control of off-the-shelf apps or control of custom-made apps to facilitate the delivery of effective therapy opportunities for children with m
Accessible Scooter With Putt-Putt Attachment
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To provide support during a recreational game of putt-putt golf.
Accessmaths
AccessMaths is a geometrical drawing program designed to provide a range of input options for students with upper extremity or fine motor disabilities. The program can be operated using the keyboard, mouse, track ball, or Concept Keyboard. The program approaches drawing tasks using geometrical principles. The user defines reference points on the screen, such as the ends of lines or the center points of arcs, and the program automatically draws the shape. The program's drawing tools allow the swi
Achievement Compression Shorts
The Achievement Compression Shorts are compression shorts designed for use with sensory integration and processing disabilities. Styled for wear by both boys and girls, these shorts provide deep calming pressure. These shorts are made of 90 percent cotton with Lycra spandex for fit and comfort and can be worn under clothing. SIZES: 4 to 5 (fits hips 23.5 to 25.5 inches), 6 to 7 (fits hips 25.5 to 28 inches), 8 to 10 (fits hips 28 to 31 inches), or 12 to 14 (fits hips 32 to 34 inches). DIMENSIONS
Achievement Deep V Positioner
The Achievement Deep V Positioner is a side lying positioner designed for use by children and adults with mobility or severe physical disabilities. This unit enables users to maintain a comfortable side lying position without restraining straps. This V-shaped sidelyer is constructed of a high density, flame-retardant foam with a flame resistant vinyl cover. SIZES: Small, medium, and large. DIMENSIONS (WxLxD): The small positioner is 12 x 48 x 11 inches. The medium positioner is 22 x 60 x 11 inch
Achievement Deluxe Sidelyer
The Achievement Deluxe Sidelyer is a side lying positioner designed for use with children with neurological and physicdal disabilities. Designed to ease positioning for children, this unit enables children to lie on their left or right side in a secure, comfortable position. This positioner includes two padded safety belts that adjust for the girth and the height of the child. Made of high density flame retardant foam, this side lyer is covered with 21-ounce, flame-retardant vinyl and secured to
Achievement Little Kiddle Foam Weights
The Achievement Little Kiddle Foam Weights are wrist and ankle cuff weights designed for use in pediatric therapy or exercise. These latex free weights are adjustable with straps with Velcro closures and are available in 0.25 pound, 0.5 pound, 0.75 pound, 1 pound, 1.5 pounds, 2 pounds, or 3 pounds.
Achievement Positioning System
The Achievement Positioning System is a positioning wedge system designed to provide firm, comfortable positioning for children and adolescents with neurological or severe physical disabilities. This system can be used in a variety of configurations including prone, supine and sidelying positioning. Unit assembles as a cube for easy storage and has Velcro tabs for connecting the pieces. The wedges are made of fire-retardant dense foam and easy to clean vinyl. SIZES: The set includes two small we
Achievement Sensory Pressure Vest
The Achievement Sensory Pressure Vest is a pressure garment designed for use by children with sensory integration, emotional, or neurological disabilities. This soft, warm vest is designed to give children strong proprioceptive input for calming and self-regulation. This vest features adjustable Velcro straps on the shoulders and each side of the vest, enabling therapists to control the amount of desired pressure. The vest is designed to be worn close to the body and can be worn over clothing. S
Achievement Si Pressure Vest
The Achievement SI Pressure Vest is a pressure garment designed for use with children and adolescents with emotional, neurological, orsensory integration disabilities. Made of soft neoprene, this vest is designed as a self-regulation tool. It can be worn under or over a child’s regular clothes. This latex-free vest is completely adjustable at each shoulder and each side with Velcro closures. SIZES: Small (fits chests up to 20 inches), medium (fits chests up to 27 inches), large (fits chests up
Achievement Si Weighted Vest
The Achievement SI Weighted Vest is designed for use with children with sensory integration or processing disabilities. The heaviness of the vest provides sensory input and often helps increase attention and concentration. The Vest has a stylish design with concealed pockets sewn inside the lining to hold quarter-pound weight packets. Velcro closures secure the weights inside. The Vest opens on the sides with Velcro and also opens down the front with snaps for eas of dressing. The Vest is made o
Achievement Wedges
The Achievement Wedges are child positioning wedges designed for use with children with mobility, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. Intended to provide therapeutic positioning and exercise for children, these colorful durable wedges are made of high- compression foam and covered in heavy-duty fire- retardant anti-bacterial vinyl. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 4 x 20 x 22 inches, 4 x 30 x 22 inches, 6 x 14 x 26 inches, 6 x 20 x 22 inches, 6 x 24 x 28 inches, 8 x 20 x 22 inches, 8 x 24 x 28 inc
Achievement Weighted Belt
The Achievement Weighted Belt is designed for use by individuals in therapeutic sensory integration activities with individuals with neurological or physical disabilities. This ultrasoft weighted belt is designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and stability. This belt comes complete with 20 individual quarter-pound weight packets. The individual weight packets contain lead-free shot and are safely encased in wipe-clean vinyl. The weight packets can be positioned in the belt to meet the wea
Achievement Weighted Body Blanket
The Achievement Weighted Body Blanket is a weighted blanket designed for use with larger children or young adults with physical or neurological disabilities. This blanket wraps snugly around the upper back, shoulders, and arms and is designed to help children reduce instances of distraction and hyperactivity.
It may also aid in developing concentration skills. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 56 x 20 inches. WEIGHT: Approximately 6.25 pounds. COLOR: Navy blue on one side and black watch plaid on the reverse o
Achievement Weighted Collar
The Achievement Weighted Collar is designed for use with children with sensory integration or processing disabilities or neurological or emotional disabilities. This soft weighted collar is designed to provide strong proprioceptive input to the shoulders and upper body of a child. The amount of weight used in the collar can be varied as needed. The collar iomes with 12 quarter-pound weight packets. SIZES: Small (child size) or large (adolescent). DIMENSIONS: The neck opening on the small collar
Achievement Weighted Cookie
The Achievement Weighted Cookie is a weighted shape designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. This soft gingerbread shape is dressed in a vest and is designed to have a calming effect with a gingerbread scent, weight, and warmth. The shape can be heated in the microwave for warmth. DIMENSIONS: 12 inches long. WEIGHT: Approximately 2.5 pounds.
Achievement Weighted Critters
The Achievement Weighted Critters are weighted shapes designed for use by children with sensory integration disabilities or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The weighted animal shapes are placed on the child’s lap or wrapped around the shoulders and serve as a reminder for the child to remain still and focus on the task at hand. They also provides pressure touch and proprioceptive input around the neck and shoulders. Weights are constructed from lead-free steel shot encased in a stain-r
Achievement Weighted Gecko
The Achievement Weighted Gecko is a weighted shape designed for use by children with sensory integration, neurological, or cognitive disabilities or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This washable shape can be placed around the neck or in the lap to provide a calming affect. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 32 inches long. WEIGHT: Approximately 5 pounds. COLOR: Varies.
Achievement Weighted Pocket Blanket
The Achievement Weighted Pocket Blanket is a soft weighted blanket designed for use with children with neurological or physical disabilities. This blanket is designed to provide proprioceptive feedback to children with sensory integrative dysfunction. The all over sensory input has a relaxing and calming effect. The amount of weight used can be varied based on the user's needs, from no or little weight to the optimal amount. Weight strips slide in and out of the long narrow pockets on the blanke
Achievement Weighted Pocket Pad
The Achievement Weighted Pocket Pad is a weighted pad designed for use by children with sensory integration or processing disabilities or neurological or emotional disabilities. This pad provides proprioceptive feedback and postural stability during sitting activities and serves as a self-regulation tool in the classroom. This pad rests on a child's lap, so it is less noticeable to others in the classroom. The weight in the pad can be varied as needed using the included quarter-pound weight pack
Achievement Weighted Shapes
The Achievement Weighted Shapes are weighted shapes designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. These soft fleece shapes are designed to help children feel "grounded" during classroom and daily activities so they can better focus and improve their attention. The shapes can be placed on a lap, placed across the child’s shoulders or just held to provide a wonderful calming presence and deep pressure. The aroma of the blend of spices inside the fleece mat
Achievement Weighted Sleeve
The Achievement Weighted Sleeve is designed for use in sensory integration activities by children with physical or neurological disabilities. Constructed of stretch cotton Lycra with adjustable Velcro closures, this soft weighted sleeve provides gentle pressure on children’s muscles and joints and can be worn on the arms or legs. It provides deep pressure input and is also useful for strengthening exercises.
Achievement Weighted Snake
The Achievement Weighted Snake is a weighted shape designed for use by children with sensory integration, neurological, or cognitive disabilities or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This soft fleece shape designed to help children feel "grounded" during classroom and daily activities so they can better focus and improve their attention. The snake can be placed on a lap, placed across the child’s shoulders or just held to provide a calming
presence and deep pressure. The aroma of the ble
Achievement Weighted Vest
The Achievement Weighted Vest is a weighted vest designed for use in sensory integration activities by children with physical or neurological disabilities. Made of wipe-clean vinyl with a warm soft lining, this vest is designed to increase proprioceptive input to the shoulders and trunk, provide compression input to the shoulder girdle, resist trunk flexion and/or extension for strengthening, and may assist as a positioning device. This vest has front and back mid-thoracic pockets to accommodate
Action Trackchair (Model Sm)
The Action Trackchair, model SM, is a powered sport wheelchair designed for use by children and adults of short stature with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This wheelchair is designed for off-road use, and it features a pair of caterpillar tracks instead of wheels. It has a turning radius of zero. FRAME (LxWxH): 42 x 33 x 38 inches. Length is 48 inches with rear idlers. The ground clearance is 3.5 inches. There are two accessory holders on each sid
Activity Table
The Activity Table is a sensory busy box designed to provide visual and auditory stimulation and enhance fine motor training for individuals with sensory, cognitive or physical disabilities. The all-in-one center with intriguing shapes and sounds includes a shiny mirror, clicking dial, squeaking button and spinning gears. It encourages a child to use fingers and hands to explore as well as learn cause and effect.
Activity Walker
The Activity Walker is a wheeled push toy designed to help develop fine and gross motor skills in children with physical and neurological disabilities. The activity center can be used either vertically or horizontally and it features spinners, flippers, a dial and more, all with corresponding sounds. The device can also be used for color identification and matching. It also features a large handle at the top that, when used vertically, can steady beginning walkers.
Ada Canadian Knee Extension Orthosis
The Canadian Knee Orthosis is a knee orthosis designed for use by individuals with lower extremity orthopedic or neurological disabilities. Designed as a knee orthosis for active serial treatment of knee flexion contractures and designed for non-ambulatory use, this brace applies a steady extension force through the knee pad and is adjusted by simply snugging the straps. Cuffs, bars, and pads are easily interchanged to allow for cleaning and individual sizing. SIZES: Child, juniot, small, medium
Ada Flex Solutions Elbow Extension Orthosis
The ADA Flex Solutions Elbow Extension Orthosis is an elbow extension orthosis designed for use with individuals with elbow flexion contractures. This brace provides active serial treatment of elbow flexion contractures as the brace applies a steady extension force through the elbow pad. The brace can be adjusted by snugging the straps. Cuffs, bars, and pads are interchangeable to allow for cleaning and individual sizing. SIZES: Child, small, medium, or large.
Ada Line-Of-Sight Desk
The ADA Line-Of-Sight Desk is a height adjustable classroom computer desk designed for use by students who use wheelchairs. The height- adjustable base allows the user to raise the height of the desk, while a line-of-sight liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor lift allows the user to raise or lower the monitor by pressing a button. DIMENSIONS: Desktop range is 27 to 46 inches high.
Adapta-Bench
The Adapta-Bench is jungle gym equipment that offers exercise features for children with and without disabilities. The wooden bench has metal, tubular bars on it for pull-ups from a seated position and sit-ups, and there is enough room for push-ups. GROUND SPACE: 7 by 3.5 feet. WEIGHT: 307 pounds. WARRANTY: 1-year on materials and workmanship.
Adapted Battery-Powered Tricycle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with multiple disabilities, including cerebral palsy and lung disease, with a means of independent mobility. In consultation with the child’s therapists, a battery-powered Wind Rider tricycle was purchased and custom-modified to the child’s needs. First the existing foot switch was replaced with a hand switch. A control was also added that enables family members to regulate the maximum speed of the bike and limit the rate of acceleration. The socket
Adapted Bocce
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PURPOSE: Students with disabilities may experience difficulty in throwing activities, such as bocce. Using the gutter as a ramp provides active participation for those students with movement limitations due to contractures, abnormal muscle tone, etc. The ramp is lightweight, easily transported, and contracts for little storage space. Students may use the ramp as they sit (easiest and great for kids with wheelchairs). Standing, aiming the ramp, and holding th
Adapted Book
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable children with limited hand or finger control to turn pages independently. To adapt the book, number the pages in the book; cut the book apart to separate each page. Laminate each page of the story. Three-hole punch each page and put it in the binder in order. Cut weather stripping into half-inch chunks, peel the backing off each piece and place two or three pieces on each page: one at the top, one at the bottom, and one in the middle. Slide the cov
Adapted Classroom Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with neurological disabilities to participate in the classroom. This chair began with the standard classroom chair. Side supports were created from metal plates and fixed to a bracket underneath the seat. Covered rectangular foam wedges were later fitted inside the supports to hold the child in position and prevent the child's knees from splaying outward. Glides were also placed on the legs of the chair to make it easier to move on carpeted floors. T
Adapted Controller For Remote Control Cars
DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist a child with upper extremity disabilities with operating remote control cars. A two-stick controller for model airplanes was more manageable for the child, who lacked the grip strength to use the pistol grip controller for remote-controlled cars and trucks. The cars were set up to be controlled by a single stick, with steering and speed control on the same stick. The controller operates similarly to that of a powered wheelchair and has adjustable-tensi
Adapted Crib
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual with spinal cord injury to care for her infant as independently as possible. A standard wooden crib with drop sides was adapted. First, extensions were added to the legs to provide clearance for the wheelchair to roll under the crib. The extensions were secured with screws so that thee can be removed if necessary. Next the front drop side was removed and cut in half to provide two center opening gates. After the front corner posts were reinforc
Adapted Digital Camera & Tripod (Model 5155)
The Adapted Digital Camera and Tripod, model 5155, is a switch adapted camera designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This kid-friendly camera is mounted on a power-driven platform that can tilt up and down and pan left or right to frame a picture before shooting. The motorized platform pedestal has three adjustable feet to level the camera. The panning and tilting function is controlled by the 5-inch orange disc on the black c
Adapted Hi Ho Cherry O (Model 941)
The Adapted Hi Ho Cherry O, model 941, is a counting board game designed for use by children with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities. This classic counting has an adapted game board and spinner for accessibility. The game board is equipped with two switch plates. The red switch is for picking the cherries off the tree and the blue switch is for putting them back on when a player lands on the bird, dog or spilled bucket. The game board also has two external jacks for external capability s
Adapted Potty Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with global developmental delays to use the toilet unaided. An existing Goanna potty chair was adapted to fit over the toilets in a school setting. Four lengths of 30-millimeter tubing with rubber stoppers in the bottom were fitted over the chair's existing legs. The extensions have two separate height settings. To enable the child to use the seat independently, a set of two wide steps were built. The framework was made of 19-millimeter stainless ste
Adapted Puzzle
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable children with limited hand or finger control to play with puzzles independently. One wooden knob is attached to each puzzle piece in a spot where the picture is not obscured. The knob can be attached with either self-adhesive Velcro or using a hot glue gun. To use Velcro, cut pieces of Velcro the size of the knob. Place the smooth side of the Velcro on the puzzle. Secure the Velcro with a firm push, or heat with a blow dryer. To glue the handle in pl
Adapted Rain Poncho For The Wheelchair Bound Individual.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Protects children who use wheelchairs from rain and snow so that they may participate in outside activities in inclement weather. Poncho is constructed of .8 meter by 3.7 meter piece of durable transparent plastic held together by white cotton thread, masking tape and velcro. Transparent silicone is used to waterproof the seams. Canvas or nylon can also be used as the primary fabric. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Liu, L; Hillers, T TITLE: Adapted Ra
Adapted Recreation Scooter
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: Provide affordable adapted recreational equipment for children with disabilities. In this adaptation, wider footplate and wheels were added to make it more stable and safer for children who need the extra support to help them balance. Under the sides of the wider footplate, wheel components from a set of roller blades were added. The spacing and placement of the added foot plate to the original one must be correct so that all six wheels evenly distribute weight. An ad
Adapted School Desk
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with neurological disabilities to participate in the classroom. This adaptation was based on a standard student desk with a torso cutout. The existing cutout was enlarged and the existing desk was sanded and revarnished. TITLE: School Desk and Chair. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol. 21 no. 3, Spring 2001: p.16. PAGES (including cover): 2 2001.
Adapted Sony Cd Walkman (Model 331)
The Adapted Sony CD Walkman, model 331, is a portable adapted compact disc player designed for use by children and adults with severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Pushing a connected switch (not included) causes the CD to play; pushing the switch again causes the CD to stop. This player includes ear clip headphones. POWER: Uses two AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 5 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 0.75 pounds.
Adapted Squirrel Stander
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with cerebral palsy and a chronic lung disease to stand. This stander has a plywood base and radiata pine uprights and a fabric back. The base is adjustable so the frame tilts up to 10 degrees backward. The standard is equipped with a wooden tay with a small lip and Velcro strips in the center to hold toys in place. The tray can be attached as needed at any height using Cowdrey shelf brackets. The fabric back is made of Brezeway, fabric used for outd
Adaptive Anti-Tipping Chair
The Adaptive Anti-Tipping Chair is a positioning chair designed for use by children or adolescents up to 48 inches tall with neurological or physical disabilities. The chair adjusts for leg length, seat depth, and back height. It is constructed of chrome plated steel and upholstered foam, mounted on stabilizing skis to prevent tipping. A seat belt is also included. OPTIONS: Clear acrylic tray, lateral supports, pelvic supports, removable knee abductor, and foot bracket. SIZES: Child or adolescen
Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Second Edition (Abas-Ii)
The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Second Edition (ABAS-II), by Patti Harrison and Thomas Oakland, is a test designed for use in assessing adaptive skills functioning of children or adults with cognitive disabilities. This assessment can be used to determine how an individual is responding to daily demands; develop treatment and training goals; determine eligibility for services and Social Security benefits; assess individuals with intellectual disability (ID), learning difficulties, ADD/A
Adaptive Full Length Side -Zipper Pants
The Adaptive Full Length Side-Zipper Pants are child's pants or men's trousers designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or incontinence or those who are in bed for long periods. These pants feature full-length separating zippers on each outer leg. The zipper is positioned to be zipped from bottom to top. The waistband is fully elastic. SIZES: Small (fits ages 6 to 8 years), medium (fits ages 10 to 12 years), large (ages 14 to 16 years), and extra large (fits ages 16 to 18 year
Adaptive Grip Brush
The Adaptive Grip Brush is an adapted brush designed for use by children with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Available in a choice of flat or round brush styles, this brush has a large bulb-shaped lacquered wooden handle to accommodate adaptive grasping. The brush has an aluminum ferrule and natural bristles. DIMENSIONS: The flat brush is 7/8-inch wide and the round brush is 0.5 inch in diameter. COLOR: The round brush has white bristles and the flat brush has black bristles.
Adaptive Infant Crawler
Adaptive Infant Crawler is designed for use by individuals with limited use of their lower extremities associated with neurological involvement, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy. One of the goals with these instructions is to create a product for infants so that they can better explore their surroundings. The other is to do it in such a way that it allows the builder to recreate this product with commercially available materials and tools available in their environment.
Adaptive Kneeler For Handicapped Children.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Box-like frame intended to hold a child in a two point kneeling position. Instructions for building a plywood rectangular box with L-shaped sides to be as high in front as the child's armpits but lower in back to allow visual inspection. The frame is built so that a slat can be slipped behind the child to maintain hip extension. The child kneels on a thick piece of foam which extends only to the ankle to encourage ankle dorsiflexion. The frame is appro
Adaptive Special Needs Pants And Shorts
Adaptive Special Needs Pants and Shorts are men's, women's, or children's pants, slacks, jeans, or shorts designed for wear by children and adults with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or lower extremity amputation. Pants and shorts are available in a standard choice of polyester/cotton twill or polyester/cotton stretch denim. Additional fabrics are available. The pants and shorts are custom made to order. Wheelchair-style pants and shorts tuck at the hip panel for better fit, have a lo
ADC Diagnostix E-Sphyg 2 Sphygmomanometer
The ADC Diagnostix E-Sphyg 2 Sphygmomanometer is a digital mercury sphyg with an auto measurement option designed for clinicians to measure blood pressure to assist in monitoring a patient's health. The back-lit LCD display mimics the appearance of a traditional mercury column, but can be read in low light conditions. Features a second numeric LCD displays pressure, pulse, and other vital information. The e-sphyg 2 features auto/manual settings. In manual mode, blood pressure is measured using t
Add Me - Lite
Add Me – Lite is a math tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child addition of numbers with one or more digits. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each with separate "Learn" and "Play" parts. The app shows a series of addition problems and answers on the screen using beach balls i
Address File Communication Board.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Communication board consisting of a rocker switch connected to a small battery powered address file with pictures, symbols or words on the roll of paper, intended to facilitate communication for severely disabled persons with good cognitive abilities. Lists materials needed to adapt the address file (Auto-Directory from Radio Shack or similar product) and to manufacture the switch. Provides detailed instructions on constructing the device. Includes pho
Adepts (Adept B I, Adept C Ii, And Adept F Iii)
The ADEPTs are body powered terminal devices for a prosthetic arm. Model F III is designed for infants age 6 months to 4 years; model C II for children from 4 to 8/9 years; and model B I for children 9/10 years through adult. The devices utilizes a natural opposed thumb and forefinger design (prehensile) and allows the user to grip with as much or as little force as necessary for a particular activity. The grips are made of aircraft grade aluminum and tempered steel or reinforced plastic support
Adjective Cards
Adjective Cards are photo cards designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 35 coated cards can be used for reading skill development or for communication training and provides clear full-color photographs of children designed to aid in learning words and concepts to describe the external world. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 5 inches.
Adjectives And Opposites: Learning At The Circus
Adjectives and Opposites: Learning at the Circus is a tutorial program designed to introduce and reinforce the concept of adjectives and opposites for children with language-learning, developmental, severe physical or cognitive disabilities, or autism. This program strengthens vocabulary, teaches adjectives and opposites, and reinforces basic concepts. Before the program begins, the instructor selects an activity and interface and decides whether to use the game for encouragement and reinforceme
Adjustable "tee" Stool (Model 2420)
The Adjustable "Tee" Stool, model 2420, is designed to assist with the development of balance, integrative, and perceptual motor skills. This product consists of a round wood seat mounted on a height-adjustable steel pole with a rubber tip to prevent slippage. The Adjustable "Tee" Stool's position button locks allows for five different height adjustments to accommodate children or adults. DIMENSIONS: Stool height adjusts from 10.75 to 16 inches; seat is 10.75 inches in diameter. CAPACITY: 200 po
Adjustable Angle Benches
The Adjustable Angle Benches are designed for use by children with balance or lower extremity disabilities. These wooden benches are padded and covered with slip-resistant Naugahyde. The seat angle adjusts 10 to 30 degrees in 5-degree increments. The benches also convert to horizontal benches. SIZES: Early Intervention/Preschool and Primary/Intermediate. DIMENSIONS(WxLxH): The Early Intervention/Preschool model is 12 x 24 x 6.5 to 10.5 inches and the Primary/Intermediate model is 12 x 29 x 11 to
Adjustable Angle Sequencer With Switch (Model 806)
The Adjustable Angle Sequencer with Switch, model 806, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication and vision disabilities. The circular patterned red LED lights in the center give the user a visual cue for targeting and encourage the user to activate the switch. The angle of large switch is adjustable from 32 degrees to 90 degrees. The light can be turned on or off. This sequencer has a total of 300 seconds recording time. The unit can also be used as
Adjustable Bath Chair (Models B0732, B0740 & B0848)
The Adjustable Bath Chair, models B0732, B0740, and B0848, is a reclining bath seat designed to provide children with lower extremity, mobility or severe physical disabilities with a stable, comfortable seat while bathing. This chair has a frame constructed of PVC tubing and a mesh seat. The top and bottom rails of the frame are padded. The angles of back and leg rests of this bath chair are adjustable, and the chair includes chest and leg safety straps. The mesh is removable for cleaning. OPTIO
Adjustable Chair And Table
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a small child with neurological disabilities to have a stable play area. Made of white pine plywood and coated in clear polyurethane, the table is height adjustable and has a torso cutout, enabling the child to move closer to the table and support himself/herself with his/her elbows while performing tasks with the hands. The chair is also made of white pine plywood coated with clear polyurethane and features a backrest, seat to floor height adjustability, an
Adjustable Crawl Trainer (Model W4800)
Adjustable crawling trainer supports torso while child crawls. Torso support pad is angle adjustable and adjusts in height from 8 to 11 inches. For children 2 to 8 years old. Steel construction with leatherette support and ball bearing casters.
Adjustable Desk With Storage
The Adjustable Desk With Storage is a height adjustable desk designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. This desk has a large work surface with a curved cutout for accessibility. An attached vertical storage shelf/box is located on the side to provide knee space. The height adjusts using a knob-style column lock on the legs. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The top measures 40 x 24 inches. The height adjusts from 23 to 33 inches. COLOR: Maple finish laminate top with almond powder-coated base. WARRA
Adjustable Kinder Chairs
The Adjustable Kinder Chairs are high and low positioning chairs designed for use by children ages one to seven years or up to 49 inches tall with mobility or physical disabilities. Features include a firm back and seat with adjustable seat depth and back angle. Other features includes a removable abductor pad, an adjustable footrest, and an abductor activity tray. The seat height adjusts to allow the child to work or play at a regular table. OPTIONS: Casters are available. DIMENSIONS (HxW): The
Adjustable Positioning Chair - Early Intervention (Model Apc100)
The Adjustable Positioning Chair – Early Intervention, model APC100, is a customized positioning seat for designed for use by children with mild, moderate, or severe physical disabilities. The chair adjusts to meet the specific needs of each individual as he/she grows, changes, and develops. The seat is height adjustable within the chair to allow the upper extremities to be positioned comfortably at the cutout on the side frame. The seat is also angle adjustable to create a seat to back angle be
Adjustable Positioning Chair - Preschool / Primary (Model Apc200)
The Adjustable Positioning Chair – Preschool/Primary, model APC200, is a customized positioning seat for designed for use by children with mild, moderate, or severe physical disabilities. The chair adjusts to meet the specific needs of each individual as he/she grows, changes, and develops. The seat is height adjustable within the chair to allow the upper extremities to be positioned comfortably at the cutout on the side frame. The seat is also angle adjustable to create a seat to back angle bet
Adjustable Positioning Chair - Primary / Intermediate (Model Apc300)
The Adjustable Positioning Chair – Primary/Intermediate, model APC300, is a customized positioning seat for designed for use by children with mild, moderate, or severe physical disabilities. The chair adjusts to meet the specific needs of each individual as he/she grows, changes, and develops. The seat is height adjustable within the chair to allow the upper extremities to be positioned comfortably at the cutout on the side frame. The seat is also angle adjustable to create a seat to back angle
Adjustable Postural Infant Support
Adjustable Postural Infant Support is designed for infants up to 2 years of age. It is designed to provide posture support for infants who may require an upright position after feeding or who have limited posture control as a result of developmental delays. There is a safety mirror and contrasting colors for visual appeal. The horseshoe design in the lower section nestles the infant and helps to prevent sliding. Parents and caregivers can move the filling from one compartment to another to a
Adjustable Straddle Bench
The Adjustable Straddle Bench is a forward tilt seat designed for use by children with balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. This bench allow one end to be raised for anterior pelvic tilt and it can be converted to a standard bench. Controlled rocking facilitates balance and righting reactions and encourages appropriate weight shifting. SIZES: Early Intervention/Preschool, Preschool/Primary, and Primary/Intermediate. DIMENSIONS(WxLxH): The Early Intervention/Preschool model is
Adjustable Swivel Youthspoon (Model 1147), Teaspoon (Model 1154), And Soup Spoon (Model 1168)
The Adjustable Swivel Youthspoon, Teaspoon, and Soupspoon, models 1147, 1154, and 1168, are swivel utensils designed for use by individuals with limited arm and wrist movement. These utensils consist of a self leveling device that prevents spillage. Other features include stainless steel handles with two stops to regulate the amount of swivel in either direction. The devices are latex free and dishwasher safe. SIZES: Model 1147 is 5.3/8 inches long, model 1154 in 5.25 inches long, and model 1168
Adjustable Tilt In Space Chair (Models Ts13-Lb, Ts13-Hb, Ts15-Lb, Ts15-Hb, Ts17-Lb & Ts17-Hb)
The Adjustable Tilt in Space Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with mobility or neurological disabilities. The chair adjusts to meet the specific needs of each individual as he/she grows, changes, and develops. It features locking casters; adjustable-height footrests; seat cushion with slight anti-thrust wedge; back pad; adjustable hip and trunk guides; and a seat belt. The chair can be adjusted from fully upright to approximately a 40-degree tilt. The footrest, sea
Adjustable Wedge (Model 1775)
The Adjustable Wedge, model 1775, is a therapeutic wedge that affords orthopedically and neurologically involved children the freedom of arm and leg movement while in the prone position. The front and rear legs of the wedge can be adjusted to the proper height of the child with single button locks. The features include side rails for carrying and securing the positioning straps, a Naugahyde covered foam padded top for firm, yet comfortable support. In addition, the wedge is equipped with a remov
Adolescent Transporter
The Adolescent Transporter is an attendant propelled transport wheelchair designed for use with children and adolescents with mobility disabilities. FRAME: The folding, chrome-plated carbon steel frame features a firm, cushioned base to encourage good posture and handle grips for pushing or carrying the stroller. The frame measures 3 x 21 x 11 inches when folded. SEAT (WxHxD): The seat is 17 x 21.5 x 17 inches. UPHOLSTERY: Tan padded embossed vinyl upholstery. ARMRESTS: The fixed sloping, armre
Adolescent Universal Cuff
The Adolescent Universal Cuff is a utensil holder designed for use by children aged six years old through adolescence with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to hold cutlery, toothbrushes, pencils, etc., this device consists of an adjustable strap with D-ring closure with a utensil handle pad/pocket on the palm. DIMENSIONS: The pad is 2.5 inches wide.
Adult Revolution Pro Comp & Junior Revolution Pro Comp
The Adult Revolution Pro Comp and Junior Revolution Pro Comp are mono skis / sit skis designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This mono ski has a flexible, form-fit polymer seat with a high or low back, mounted on a frame constructed of chrome moly steel, with an internal valving suspension. The retention system includes foot, knee, and thigh retention straps; waist and chest straps; a safety/retention strap; and a three-point evacuation system. T
Adult Swing Platform
The Adult Swing Platform is a wheelchair swing designed to enable children and adults who use wheelchairs to swing without leaving the wheelchair. Suitable for children aged seven and above through adult, the swing features a non-skid aluminum platform, an entry ramp with locking chains that keep the ramp in place during entry and exit and pull the ramp up to secure the chair in position, plastic-covered chains, aluminum or galvinized hardware, and continuous aluminum hinges. This swing attaches
Advantage Graphite Cane
The Advantage Graphite Cane is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The adult-size cane comes in three styles: a rigid style, a folding style with five sections, and an "Identity" style (a folding cane with seven sections). Children's canes come only in rigid or five-section folding styles. The cane is made of graphite, a material that is lighter but stronger and more durable than aluminum. Graphite canes are also more sensitive since the graphite transm
Aerobie Squidgie Ball
The Aerobie Squidgie Ball is a textured ball designed for use by children ages three years and up with fine motor and grasping disabilities learning to throw and catch. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, this ball has soft, molded rubber fins that can be used for grasping. The ball floats in water. DIMENSIONS: 3.5 inches in diameter. COLORS: Yellow, blue, purple, magenta, orange, green and glow in the dark.
Aerosling Swing
The AeroSling Swing is a net swing designed for vestibular stimulation of children and youth (toddlers through teens). The mesh completely surrounds the swinger in a sitting position or a reclining position with full body support. The swing locks onto an existing swing chain with a stainless steel grip lock. A hardwood bar stabilizes the swinging motion. The swing itself and its carrying case (included) are made of Cordura nylon. All major seams are reinforced. The swing's safety harness is made
Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (Asq-3)
Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3) is a developmental assessment system designed to screen infants and young children for developmental delays during the first five years of life. Parents complete the illustrated 30-item questionnaires at designated intervals, assessing children in their natural environments to ensure valid results. Each questionnaire can be completed in 10 to 15 minutes and covers five key developmental areas: communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem
Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional (Asq:se)
The Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE) is a developmental assessment system designed for use in evaluating children at risk for emotional disabilities or behavioral problems. This child monitoring system is focused exclusively on children’s social and emotional behavior. Parents complete the illustrated questionnaires, which screen seven key behavioral areas: self-regulation, compliance, communication, adaptive functioning, autonomy, affect, and interaction with people.
Aid To Independence: Hand Splint For Cerebral Palsied Children.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hand splint to enable a child with cerebral palsy to hold a pencil, crayon or stick. Discusses construction of the splint, rationale for use and advantages and disadvantages. The splint consists of 2 parts: a molded plastic forearm splint with straps to keep the hand at 20 percent extension, and a dowel for the child's fingers to fit around which has a hole to hold a pencil or crayon. Includes drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR
Aids For Teaching Basic Concepts Of Sensory Development (Model 7-02250-00)
Aids for Teaching Basic Concepts of Sensory Development, model 7-02250-00), is a handbook containing perceptual training activities for children who are blind or have low vision or multiple disabilities. This print handbook discusses sensory development concepts, and provides guidance for professionals on perceptual training activities. Hand skills are one of its principal topics. Introduced are various shapes and sizes: small, medium and large circle, similiar and different triangles, container
Air Lift Pediatric Backpack
The Air Lift Pediatric Backpack is an oxygen cylinder carrying case for M6 & C cylinders designed to encourage an oxygen-dependent child to move about more freely. The pack has an internal frame to evenly distribute the weight of the cylinder about the hips. It also features padded shoulder straps, an adjustable wasitband, non-flammable nylon material, and accessory pockets.
Airpro Basic Knee Support
The AirPro Basic Knee Support is a knee orthosis designed for wear by children and young adults with lower extremity injuries or disabilities. Available with or without a patella cutout, this pull-on sleeve-style support is made of breathable neoprene. SIZES: Extra extra small (fits knee circumfeence from 9 to 10.5 inches), extra small (fits knee circumference 10.5 to 12 inches), small (fits knee circumference 12 to 13.5 inches), medium (fits knee circumference 13.5 to 15 inches), large (fits kn
Airpro Osgood-Schlatter Sleeve
The AirPro Osgood-Schlatter Sleeve is a knee orthosis designed for wear by children and young adults with lower extremity injuries or disabilities. Intended for those with Osgood-Schlatter disease or requiring infrapatellar protection, this support is made of breathable neoprene with straps above and below the knee. SIZES: Extra extra small (fits knee circumfeence from 9 to 10.5 inches), extra small (fits knee circumference 10.5 to 12 inches), small (fits knee circumference 12 to 13.5 inches), m
Airpro Patella Knee Support
The AirPro Patella Knee Support is a knee orthosis designed for wear by children and young adults with lower extremity injuries or disabilities. Intended for those with chondromalacia or patella subluxation, this support is made of breathable neoprene with a patella cutout and a replaceable horseshoe buttress. SIZES: Extra extra small (fits knee circumfeence from 9 to 10.5 inches), extra small (fits knee circumference 10.5 to 12 inches), small (fits knee circumference 12 to 13.5 inches), medium
Airpro Shin Support
The AirPro Shin Support is designed for wear by children and young adults with lower extremity injuries or disabilities. This pull-on support extends from below the knee to the ankle and is made of breathable neoprenee. SIZES: Extra extra small (fits calf circumfeence from 11 to 12 inches), extra small (fits calf circumference 12 to 13 inches), small (fits calf circumference 13 to 14 inches), medium (fits calf circumference 14 to 15 inches), and large (fits calf circumference 15 to 17 inches).
Aktiv X6 Paediatric Aluminium Wheelchair (Self Propelling)
The Aktiv X6 is a pediatric modular lightweight wheelchair suitable for occasional to full-time use and is multi-adjustable. It is designed for use by children with limited lower extremity mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or dystonia. This wheelchair has a lightweight Aluminum folding frame and is easy to lift, store and transport. It has a flip back, removable armrests and are supplied as standard and have comfortable polyurethane armrest pads. The leg rests and rear
Aktiv X8 Pediatric Tilt n Space Wheelchair
The Aktiv X8 Pediatric Tilt n Space Wheelchair is a multi-positional wheelchair designed for use by children with limited mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, stroke or muscular dystrophy. It is suitable for full-time use. This wheelchair has a folding frame and tilt feature. In addition, it is fitted with elevating leg rests and a multi adjustable headrest as standard. This wheelchair can even be disassembled for transportation in a vehicle if required. The seat width and depth can be adjust
Algo Newborn Hearing Screening System
The ALGO Newborn Screening System is an auditory evaluation system designed for use in evaluating hearing in newborns. This system screens both ears simultaneously. Colored, customizable graphical displays guide the user through the screening process, and the system provides automated, objective pass/refer results. Screening parameters are pre-set and standardized. An audio-visual tutorial provides tips on how to conduct screening. Device-based data management facilitates creation of statistical
All About Materials
All About Materials is a language and science tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and reading disabilities. To rescue the king in the weird and wobbly land of the Green Jelly, children must know the nature of materials from metal to fabric. Sorting and matching activities, simulations of objects floating and sinking, and experiments with magnetism are some of the ways users interact with the program. Special features include a notepad with talking word banks, narrated tex
All About Number At Level 1
All About Number at Level 1 is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program uses colorful pictures and animations to bring math concepts to life. Concepts covered include counting to ten, ordering and reading numbers, adding and subtracting, making patterns, developing one-to-one correspondence, and simple problem solving. Word lists encourage children to write about numbers on the notepad. The program offers full audio support
All About Number At Level 2
All About Number at Level 2 is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities.This program uses colorful pictures and animations to bring math concepts to life. Concepts covered include counting to twenty, counting in twos and fives, odd and even numbers, reading and ordering numbers, place value, doubles, estimating, and addition and subtraction. Word lists encourage children to write about numbers on the notepad. The program offers full audi
All About Series Library Pack
The All About Series Library Pack is a language, math skills, and science tutorial program set designed for use by children with learning and reading disabilities. This six-title set offers speech support and word banks make the programs accessible to both early and non-readers. Titles in the set include All About Ourselves, All About Weather and Seasons, All About Shape and Space, All About Materials, All About number at Level 1, and All About Number Level 2 (each also sold separately; see sepa
All About Shape And Space
All About Shape and Space is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and reading disabilities. Matching, sorting, symmetry, and pattern-making activities introduce learners to basic concepts as they work with two- and three-dimensional shapes. Audio support assists in developing of informational processing and communication skills. Quizzes and opportunities to write about shapes using extensive word banks cdomplete the activities. COMPATIBILITY: The CD-ROM includes
All About Weather And Seasons
All About Weather and Seasons is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and reading disabilities. Young readers and pre-readers discover answers to questions about the seasons and weather as they interact with the colorful, animated pages of the program. The program offers full speech support and fully supported with narrated instructions and talking stories. Fun, simple games and activities allow children to explore how weather relates to people, their surroundin
All Ears Blue
All Ears Blue is a touch-activated toy designed for use by children with physical, cognitive, or vision disabilities. Blue, of Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues, comes to life as children hug and play with her. When children kiss her nose, this plush dog lets them know she loves them as she hugs them with her signature floppy blue ears. When her tummy is tickled, she giggles and her ears move up and down. When she plays her trumpet (included), she makes honking sounds and her ears move to the music. Wh
All Terrain Chair (Model Atc 200)
The All Terrain Chair, model ATC 200, is a beach wheelchair designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. FRAME: The white PVC tubular frame disassembles for storage and transport. All hardware is stainless steel. SEAT: A seatbelt is included. A fixed seat back is standard; a reclining back is available. CUSHION: An optional cushion set is available. UPHOLSTERY: Mesh sling upholstery. ARMRESTS: Swing-away armrests are standard. BRAKES: Hand operated wheel locks. WHEELS: Four wheels wi
All Terrain Ski Terminal Device: At Ski Td
The All Terrain Ski Terminal Device (AT-Ski-TD) is a prosthetic terminal device for skiing that fits standard prosthetic wrists and allows the user to perform the flexing motion necessary to pole during either cross-country or downhill skiing. This "flex-away" action and a quick disconnect pole are safety features designed to reduce or eliminate stress and shock to the skier if he or she should fall. COMPATIBILITY: .5-inch diameter threaded fitting fits standard prosthetic wrists. Accepts 3/16-i
All-Turn-It Spinner
The All-Turn-It Spinner is a switch adapted game spinner designed to enable children and adults with physical disabilities to play commercially available popular games and specially-designed games. The spinner features a built-in control switch, but it may also be controlled by any external single switch (sold separately) plugged into the external jack. The durable plastic spinner features a built-in stand for easy viewing and the arrow and the overlay spin independently of one another with each
Alpha Sequence - Autism Series
Alpha Sequence – Autism Series is a perceptual training and pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to learn sequencing of letters. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each with separate "Learn" and "Play" parts. The app shows pictures of individua
Alpha-Go-Round
The Alpha-Go-Round is an educational toy designed for use by children ages 3 years and up who have fine motor, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. The toy is completely self-contained with no removable parts. By sliding the attached letter tiles around the track and into position above the attached Alpha-Go-Round Alphabet Book, the child not only learns letter recognition and to spell age-appropriate words, but develops eye-hand coordination and manipulative skills. The book has a write-and
Alphabet & Number Puzzles (Models 626 & 640)
Alphabet and Number Puzzles are tactile numbers and letters designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. These large letters and numbers combine visual and tactile senses to teach youngsters to recognize number and letter shapes by sight and touch. The number set (model 640) includes 0 through 9, each with the corresponding number of dots to encourage active learning of counting concepts. Numbers and Letters (model 626) are brailled. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 5 x 4 inches. COLOR: Yello
Alphabet Pal
Alphabet Pal is an educational toy designed for use by children between 12 and 36 months of age with cognitive or learning disabilities. This talking caterpiller pull toy features flashing antenae and 26 colorful legs, each marked with a letter of the alphabet. When the switch at the caterpillar's neck is at the first position, pressing on a leg causes's the corresponding letter to be announced. When the switch is in the second position, children hear the phonic sound of the letter on the leg th
Alphabet Puzzle
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive, learning, severe physical, or neurological disabilities with alphabet and shape recognition and fine motor development. Simple four- to ten-piece cardboard puzzles with puzzle boards were adapted by fastening self-adhesive Velcro on the puzzle pieces. Lowercase alphabet letters are placed on the puzzle pieces and corresponding uppercase letters are placed on the puzzle board. When the student matches the letters and places the
Alphabet Puzzle Cards
Alphabet Puzzle Cards are puzzles with large peieces designed for use with children with low vision or upper extremity disabilities. This set includes 26 two-piece carboard puzzles (one for each letter of the alphabet). These self-checking puzzles require children to match the letter with the corresponding picture. DIMENSIONS: Each puzzle is 1 7/8 x 3.25 inches.
Alphabet Sound Puzzle
The Alphabet Sound Puzzle is an educational game designed to encourage letter recognition and fine motor development while teaching cause and effect. Designed for children with autism or learning disabilities, the Alphabet Sound Puzzle consists of a wooden puzzle board with 26 slots, and 26 wooden letter-shaped pieces (A to Z). When the child places the correct letter-shaped piece down in its matching slot, the board will pronounce the name of the letter aloud, reinforcing letter recognition. An
Alphabet Toss 'n' Play Activity Set
The Alphabet Toss 'N' Play Activity Set is a bean bag game designed for use by children with upper extremity or perceptual disabilities. The set includes a vinyl floor mat, four canvas bean bags, a game and activity book, and a storage box. The double-sided floor mat is printed with bright graphics with the entire alphabet in a large center square; the square is framed by pictures corresponding to each letter. The reverse side of the mat is printed with a triangular board divided into five numbe
Alphabet Tracing Stencils
The Alphabet Training Stencils are a writing skills training system designed for use with children with eye hand coordination or fine motor disabilities. This set of 26 plastic lower case manuscript letter stencils aid in the development of the motions necessary for correct formation of letters. Included are cards illustrating each letter with red directional arrows to ensure proper pencil movements. The set is packaged in a plastic storage box. DIMENSIONS: Stencils are 1.75 inches high.
Alphabets Cursive Upper Case
Alphabets Cursive Upper Case is a pre-reading tutorial and writing skills training program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize cursive uppercase letters. The app has three sections: training, trial, and reinforcement. Pictures of cursive uppercase letters along with audio prompts are show
Alphabets Upper Case - Autism
Alphabets Upper Case – Autism is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize uppercase letters. The app has three sections: training, trial, and reinforcement. Pictures of uppercase letters along with voice prompts are shown one by one on the screen in the training
Alphabetter Desk
The AlphaBetter Desk is an adapted student desk designed for use by children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (DHD). This height-adjustable desk allows students to sit or stand and to swing their legs based on their natural energy levels, so they can learn in a way that is more consistent with the developmental needs of their minds and bodies. The desk has a swinging pendulum footrest, allowing students a noise-free outlet for expending their natural energy, burning calories, and fi
Alphaboxes
DO IT YOURSELF
PURPOSE: To teach braille letter recognition to pre-readers. The activity uses a container with six compartments to represent a braille cell (a muffin tin or a plastic box divided into three rows of two compartments each).Children arrange objects starting with the corresponding letter in the compartment(s) to match the pattern of the braille letter. The number of items used corresponds to the number of dots that form the letter. For example, one plastic apple might represent the l
Altering Jacket.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Altering a jacket to remove excess fabric from the back of a jacket for person sitting in a wheelchair. The back of the jacket is shortened so that the finished hem is level with the seat of the chair. Extra fullness is removed from the front panels. Drawings show where to remove fabric. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Bowar, M. TITLE: Clothing for the Handicapped, Fashion for Adults and Children. REF: Book: Sister Kenny Institute Rehabilitation Publi
Aluminum Adjustable Crutch (Model 5578), Child's Aluminum Adjustable Crutch (Model 5579)
Aluminum Adjustable Crutch, Model 5578 and Child's Aluminum Adjustable Crutch, Model 5579. DIMENSIONS: Adult size: height adjusts 42 to 60 inches. Child size: height adjusts 29 to 41 inches.
Alvema Ito Stroller
The Alvema Ito Stroller is a lightweight tilt-in-space stroller designed for use by children with physical disabilities. FRAME (HxLxW): The folding frame is available in two sizes. Folded dimensions are 23 x 13 x 30 inches (small) or 25 x 13 x 33 inches (large). The total width is 23 inches on the small size or 25 inches for the large size. Standard features include a height adjustable handle. Other optional accessories include a basket, sunroof, rain/wind cape, or grip rail. SEAT (LxW): 9 to 11
Alvema Trax 600 All Terrain Stroller
The Alvema Trax 600 All Terrain Stroller is an indoor/outdoor all-terrain stroller designed for use with children from eight to 16 years of age with mobility disabilities. FRAME: The folding tubular frame features an integral push handle, growth adjustments, and spring shock absorbers. The stroller is 24.5 inches wide. SEAT (WxDxH): 11.5 to 15.5 inches x 9.75 to 16.5 x 17.75 inches. The back height adjusts from 22 to 30.75 inches. The seat features105 to 127 degrees of tilt. Lateral supports and
Amaze Top
The Amaze Top is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. The user tips and tilts the maze board to try to navigate the top through a dimensional maze to the end.
Ambutech Kiddie Mobility Canes
The Ambutech Kiddie Mobility Canes are rigid canes designed for use by children with blindness or low vision. These canes are intended for use by children who are beginning mobility training and are available with aluminum, fiberglass, or graphite shafts. DIMENSIONS: These canes are available in a range of lengths from 24 to 34 inches, in one inch increments. Custom lengths are also available for all models.
Amigo Classroom Fm System
The Amigo Classroom FM System is an FM amplication system designed to make classroom activities accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The system consists of an educational transmitter and a multi-channel receiver. Available teacher transmitters include the Amigo T20, which is body-worn and also serves as a programming and fitting unit through a special menu; the Amigo T21, which offers the same functions as the T20 with the addition of a built-in team teaching function; the Oti
AmTryke ProSeries 1420 Tricycle
Amtryke Proseries Tricycle (Models 1412, 1416, & 1420)
AmTryke ProSeries Tricycle, models 1412, 1416, & 1420, is a child's tricycle designed for use by children with cerebral palsy or neurological disabilities. This tricycle provides full support to children with low tone or who need truck support. It can be adapted to different sized riders as it has three foot crank positions and four seat post positions. Standard features include lap hook and loop straps, lateral supports, adjustable chest strap, adjustable length expanding pedals with hook a
Amtryke Therapeutic Tricycle (Models Am-9S, & Am-9Xs)
AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle, models AM-9S and AM-9XS, is a child's hand- and leg-propelled tricycle designed for use by children with a wide range of disabilities to build strength and coordination. This tricycle has a steel step-through frame with a continuous chain mechanism for hand/foot movement. The adjustable-length frame has two sections that lock in place with a quick-turn knob. Other standard features include steering control on front of the steering column; foot plates with hook-and-l
Amtryke Therapeutic Tricycle (Models Am-12 50-0210 & Am-16 50-0411)
The AmTryke Therapeutic Tricylce, models AM-12 50-0210 & AM-16 50-0411, is a pediatric tricycle designed to be driven by both arms and legs to improve motor skills and strength development for children with physical disabilities. It benefits children with low tone or paralysis of lower extremities and those who need to build up normal muscle tone and control. Standard features include a four-way adjustable frame that dismantles for transport; four-way adjustable seating (up/down and in/out)
Analog Clock Model (Model 5-82700-00)
The Analog Clock Model, model 5-82700-00, is a teaching clock designed for use in teaching time concepts to children who are blind or have low vision. This teaching clock has braille and raised large print markings on its face, its hands are easily rotated, and the minute and hour hands are synchronized like those of an actual, functioning clock.
Anchored Joystick And Button Computer Control Input Interface
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To provide a child with cerebral palsey with a stable interface to control a computer. A commercially available joystick and large button is used in place of a mouse and keyboard to control a computer. A metal plate and screwed stud is attached to the bottom of the base of the joystick. A hole is drilled in the child's desk, and the stud is screwed into a second plate on the underside of the desk. A nut holds the assembly in place while the joystick is in use. The butto
Andds
ANDDS is a developmental assessment program designed to screen infants and young children for developmental delays during the first three years of life. A parent can use this application (or app) as a screening test to examine his or her child’s development. The app allows the parent to answer a series of "Yes" or "No" questions about the child's development at ages 8 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, and 24 to 36 months. ANDDS will give results that indicate whether the child is at risk
Angelcare Sound Monitor And Movement Reassurance System
The Angelcare Sound Monitor and Movement Reassurance System is a sound and movement monitor designed to reassure parents of the safety of an infant during sleep. This unit monitors the slightest of movements by the child and sounds an alarm if movement stops for 20 seconds. The system includes a thin motion sensor pad that is inserted under the crib mattress and is plugged into the baby's transmitter unit. The portable parents' receiver unit monitors the baby's unit from up to 200 feet away. A m
Angelride‚Ñ¢ Infant Car Bed
The AngelRide™ Infant Car Bed is a FMVSS213 approved special needs transportation system for infants with low birth weight. The AngelRide Infant Car Bed comes standard with support and safety features that provide positioning support for infants. Standard features include: five-degree surface to raise the infant’s head for more efficient breathing; patented wrap-around harness for additional protection during a sudden stop or crash; fabric harness that cushions the buckle while allowing quick re
Angelz
Angelz are pediatric footwear and supports designed for use by children with a diagnosis of low muscle tone, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. These shoes are adaptable and feature a low opening. In addition, they are offered with a choice of fastenings to make putting on and removing shoes a little easier. Features include split sizes, laces, removable inlay, and availability in two width fittings.
Angleblock (Model W4513)
The AngleBlock, model W4513, is a large foam shape designed for use with children with physical disabilities. Made of dense poly-foam and covered in vinyl-coated nylon with zipper closure, this wedge features a "hinged" center which enables it to be configured in a variety of shapes. Blocks can be connected using the attached Velcro fasteners. DIMENSIONS (WxHxL): 24 x 24 x 60 inches. WEIGHT: 8 pounds. COLOR: Assorted bright colors.
Animal Beanbags
Animal Beanbags are a bean bag game designed to provide tactile stimulation, sensory integration activity and upper extremity strengthening for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities. These frog- and turtle-shaped bean bags are sold in separate sets of six. Each bean bag has a soft vinyl cover for better hand contact and a more tactile feel and is filled with soft rounded pellets. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches long. COLOR: The frog set includes one each in red, yellow, blue, green, purple
Animal Habitats
Animal Habitats is a fully inclusive academic tutorial program designed to enhance language, reading, writing, speech, and cognitive skills for children in primary grades with developmental and physical disabilities. This collection of educational activities features a range of integrated support materials to effectively use the computer as a whole language tool in the classroom. This program uses an original story to introduce users to five habitats: the jungle, the desert, the grasslands, the
Animal Rock (Model 3900)
Animal Rock, model 3900, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with cognitive and severe physical disabilities. Pressing the frog activates a "ribbit" sound, press the dog and it "barks," and the cat "meows" when pressed. Three finger isolation buttons are located on the "rocks,"” which help promote manipulation and coordination skills. When pressed, the white button vibrates and makes soothing water sounds, the blue button makes owl sounds, and the black button activates a light a
Animal Signs
Animal Signs is a sign language training book designed for use with young children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. Designed for children ages one through four, this 14-page board book offers pictures of common animals such as cows, cats, and rabbits and the sign for each. DIMENSIONS: The book is 6.25 x 6.25 inches.
Animal Soundtracks
Animal Soundtracks is an auditory game designed for use with children with neurological, auditory processing, and developmental disabilities. This lotto game includes clear pictures of animals on four multi-pictured cards, place markers, and a well-paced cassette tape of corresponding sounds.
Animal Switches (Models 16, 17,18, 19, 26, & 35)
The Animal Switches are touch switches designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Available in a Kitty Switch (no.16), a Frog Switch (no. 17), a Fido (dog) Switch (no. 18), a Pig (no. 19), a Cow (no.26),and a Red Head Fish (no.35 ),these switches have detailed animal face on the large contact area. These switches activate with the slightest touch and can be used with any device adapted for single switch use. COLOR: The frog is green, the cat is yellow, the teddy bear is bla
Animals From A To Z
Animals from A to Z is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with communication or hearing disabilities. This is a learning and practice interactive software program for learning vocabulary and concepts related to animals. Games include Petting Zoo; ABC See Me; Whom Am I?; Who Lives Here?; and Animals At Home. A Cue Index sorts names by beginning, middle or final phoneme, by spelling, by dictionary pronunciation, and animated cueing with viewer-controlled variable speed. All
Animals Sound - Lite
Animals Sound – Lite is a perceptual training and pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize sounds that animals such as cats, dogs, bears and horses make. Each "Learn and Play" section includes a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. A picture of an animal is shown wit
Animated Puzzles Cd-Rom
The Animated Puzzles CD-Rom is a computer video game designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity, or cognitive disabilities. Animated Puzzles offers photo-realistic images from a collection of 55 pictures which are scrambled into a choice of 12, 24, 48, or 96 pieces, with the challenge increasing with the number of pieces. The 48- and 96-piece puzzles are challenging enough for an adult. To play, users click on a puzzle piece, drag it into position, and click again to place the
Announcer With 6 Levels (Models 5015)
The Announcer with 6 Levels, model 5015, is a sequencing direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. This unit allows the user to first hear a series of words and then select one by simply activating its capability switch. The unit is mounted on a gooseneck for easy access. Features include six levels with 300 seconds of recording time, five-second messages, auditory cueing, auditory scanning, playback delay of 1 to 5 seconds, level ch
Annoying Monsters (Model 5124)
The Annoying Monsters, model 5124, are switch operated toys designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Designed to resemble animated monsters, these plush toy monsters laugh, burp, scream and make silly sounds once the capability switch (not included) or the swirls on their bodies are pressed. Press their hand and they will repeat whatever is spoken in a silly voice. The monsters will snore as if asleep when the activation switch is n
Anti-Contamination Filter (Model 977)
The Anti-Contamination Filter is a pneumatic switch accessory designed for use with most sip-and-puff switches. This filter traps germs, mucous, and saliva, preventing contamination when a switch is used by more than one person. Model 966-F is a single filter and model 977 is a set of six filters.
Aph Soundpage (Model 6-77505-00)
The APH SoundPage, model 6-77505-00, is a digital recorder designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This recording device can provide sound effects, music, or messages to accompany storybook text for young readers. The basic set includes two digital recording devices and a thermoformed plastic page slotted to hold up to three devices. The plastic page fits into the 3-ring binder of any On The Way to Literacy storybook (see separate entry). Each device is able to record, sto
Apnea Monitor (Models 9500 & 9550)
Portable respiration and cardiac monitor for infant through adult. Audible and visible alarms for tachycardia, bradycardia, and apnea events. Internal event recorder provides printed report which includes summary report, displayed events, histograms, and compliance graph. Recorded data may be transmitted directly to a computer or via telephone. Model 9550 has optional Oxygen SAT interface connector providing desaturation and pulse rate along with respiration and heart rate on displayed events.
Application Clicker (Models Sm-32, Sm-32R, Sw-32, & Sw-32R)
Application Clicker is a cause and effect lesson authoring program designed for use in creating learning activites for children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. This program can be used for making cause/effect activities from websites, DVDs, videos, or music. The program opens a window on the left of a screen on which the target is open. The user then positions the cursor over the desired target and presses S to start the counter. The program clicks on the Play link, which changes
Aqua Force Personal Flotation Device (Pfd) Swimwear Flotation Device
The Aqua Force Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Swimwear Flotation Device is a swimsuit designed for use by children with physical and developmental disabilities. Available in boys and girls styles, these one-piece suits are made of a nylon/lycra blend fabric and feature foam blocks securely sewn into the midsection to maintain the wearer's buoyancy. The foam blocks are balanced in between front and back to promote stability. SIZES: Medium (for children 40 to 50 pounds). COLOR: Hot pink or neon
Aqua Sprinter Floatation Belt (Model 700)
The Aqua Sprinter Floatation Belt is a float swimming aid designed for use by individuals with physical or neurological disabilities. This device is worn around the waist and can suspend an individual in a position that enables the spine to be suspended neutrally. The belt is designed to hold the swimmer securely at the waist in an upright position, with no tipping forward. This belt is made of closed-cell EVA foam and is latex free. It is equipped with an adjustable belt. OPTIONS: Instructional
Aquanaut (Model 180-00)
The Aquanaut, model 180-00, is a molded elevated toilet seat and back support designed for use by children who require extra support while toileting. This children's toilet seat supports children in a forward-leaning posture that promotes relaxation and helps them to function on the toilet. It has a contoured sitting surface which provides support for the hips and thighs and a child-sized opening which is narrower in front and wider in the back for ease in hygiene. The unit also includes a remov
Aquatic Therapy Float
The Aquatic Therapy Float is a float swimming aid designed for use by children or adults with lower or upper extremity disabilities. This flotation device supports the user in a prone or supine position for aquatic therapy for lower and upper extremity strengthening and range of motion. The device's contour lines allow free movement of arms and legs while the individual is securely strapped on the float. SIZES: Small, medium, and large. CAPACITY: The small model supports up to 50 pounds; the med
Arm Sling.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Arm sling supported affected arm and transfer weight to unaffected shoulder. Instructions for making an arm sling out of fabric to match a dress. Reinforced fabric arm loops, and back strap with buckle for adjustments. Dimensions are provided on a detailed drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR:Bowar, M. TITLE:Clothing for the Handicapped, Fashion Adaptations for Adults and Children. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute Rehabilitation Publication 737.: p
Armada Easy-Spring Scissors
The Armada Easy-Spring Scissors are self-opening scissors designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. These scissors are operated by squeezing gently using the thumb and fingers or the fingers and palm of the hand, and they are suitable for right-handed or left-handed users. When the handles are released, the blades open. These scissors have stainless steel blades and plastic handles. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches long.
Armada Snippy Spring Action Scissors (Models B888 & S888)
The Armada Snippy Spring Action Scissors, models B888 and S888, are self-opening scissors designed for use by children and adults with fine motor disabilities or arthritis. Available in blunt or pointed models, these scissors feature a flexible plastic arm with spring action on one handle that keeps them open and ready to cut until squeezed shut. The handle is ABS plastic and has a label insert for the user's name. The blades are 1.2 millimeter (mm) gauge stainless steel. DIMENSIONS: The handle
Armadillo Army (Models D-03400-00 & D-03400-Ed)
Armadillo Army is an educational game program and visual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This educational maze game helps students who are visually impaired practice necessary skills such as lateral eye movements, vertical eye movements, searching skills, timing skills, visual discrimination skills, peripheral detection skills, eccentric viewing skills, and eye-hand coordination. The arcade-style game has bright, large graphics for players with lo
Armedica Hi Lo AM-SX Series Changing Table with Side Rails (Model AM-SX1060)
The Armedica Hi Lo AM-SX Series Changing Table is designed to accommodate children and adults with mobility or severe physical disabilities. It features an extreme high-low base and comes with a single section top piece and side rails that pivot down for easy patient transfer and access. The 34-ounce heavy-duty vinyl with antimicrobial protection keeps the patient more comfortable and secure from side-to-side. The changing table is motorized and lowers to 18 inches above the floor for easy acces
Arrow Walker Advantage
The Arrow Walker Advantage is a child's walker designed for use by children and smaller adults with cerebral palsy or other neuromuscular conditions. It can be used for taking first steps or to develop existing walking and standing abilities as part of a gait training program. The walker's low profile arrow shape allows easier access through doorways and around obstacles, and three directional locking casters allow the user to walk a planned course. The trunk support system includes a chest pad
Art For All Language Kit (Model Lk-Aa)
Art for All Language Kit, model LK-AA, is a painting and drawing activity and language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. Concepts addressed are art tools and how they are used, colors, and counting and graphing using M & Ms. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech, and sound; and a songboard, word
Art History Through Touch And Sound Series (Models 1-09003-00, 1-09002-00, 1-09004-00, & 1-09001-00)
The Art History Through Touch and Sound Series is a series of multimedia textbooks designed to teach art appreciation and art history to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each title in the series includes a Diagram Manual with printed images of artworks and corresponding tactile representations; cassette tapes that guide users through the tactile diagrams; and an accessible Teacher's Supplement on a personal computer (PC)-formatted floppy disk, containing the text of the audio narrat
Art Start Gift Pack
The Art Start Gift Pack is a set of crayons with built-up handles designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. The set includes eight Chubbi Stump Crayons (see also separate entry), eight Chubbi Paint Sticks (see also separate entry), and eight Chubbi Chalks. These short, thick crayons and chalks are long-lasting and break-resistant and easy to grasp with a whole-handed palmar grasp. COLOR: Assorted.
Artho Thumbs-Up Cup
The Artho Thumbs-Up Cup is a twin handle cup designed for use by children or adults with hand disabilities or arthritis. This cup is equipped with a thumb rest above each handle for stability and easy lifting. Available with or without a lid, the cup is fabricated of lightweight, insulated plastic, is microwave and dishwasher safe, and holds eight fluid ounces. OPTIONS: A replacement lid is available. COLOR: Beige.
Articulation Carnival
Articulation Carnival allows children to practice their articulation at the word, phrase, and sentence levels. There is a reward system built-into the app to make speech drills motivational. Children earn tokens for each correct production of the sound and if they accumulate enough tokens they can play one of the four carnival games included in this app.
Articulation Scenes
Articulation Scenes is a app for children to practice their articulation skills. Articulation Scenes offers children the opportunity to learn to pronounce their sounds from pre-recorded audio built-in on each activity as well as the ability to record their own voice pronouncing the words. It comes with 72 built-in scenes and over 1200 practice words. Each scene contains 4 separate activities:
Arvee Systems 2400
Infant monitoring system. System I features apnea and bradycardia alarms which display intermittent audible and red panel light signals when activated. Green panel lights blink with each respiration and heart beat. Inputs are automatically controlled. Unit also has equipment alarm which is activated during power failures. Monitoring meter and selector dial on front of panel. Remote alarm can be attached and placed in separate room. Optional ECG and respiration recorder available. Measures: 13 by
Asl Animations Volume 1
ASL Animations Volume 1 is a sign language program designed for use by students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It contains animations of 200 American Sign Language words in these learning categories: About Me, Time, Feelings, Holidays, and Family. Animations feature six young, ethnically diverse SigningAvatar characters. The animations can be used to help students learn word meanings and make the connections between English text and American Sign Language. Animations are in GIF (graphical inte
Asl Tales And Games For Kids 1: Woof Woof Way
ASL Tales and Games for Kids 1: Woof Woof Way is an American Sign Language (ASL) training program designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This is the first in a CD-ROM series with stories that happen in the neighborhood of Paws, the signing dog. Each piece of software in the series contains three stories and 10 games. In addition to Paws, there is a central group of characters (neighborhood children), most of whom are deaf, hard of hearing, or multiply disabled, and represe
Assessment, Evaluation, And Programming System (Aeps) For Infants And Children
Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS) for Infants and Children, Second Edition, is a developmental evaluation system designed for use in assessment of children from birth to six years who have disabilities or are at risk for developmental delays. Professionals can use the system to assess and monitor six key developmental areas in young children: fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, adaptive, social-communication, and social. The assessment helps identify educational targets tailo
Assorted Foam Grips
The Assorted Foam Grips are a set of pencil holders designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. The set includes one Foam Grip, one Ridged Foam Grip, one Baseball Grip,one Swirl Grip, and one Thick 'N Thin Foam Grip (all styles also available individually). DIMENSIONS: The Baseball Grip is 2.25 inches long and the other styles are 1.5 inches long.
Assura Ac (Adhesive Coupling) Pediatric Easiclose Pouch (Models 14681, 14682, 14691, & 14692)
The Assura AC (Adhesive Coupling) Pediatric EasiClose Pouch is an ostomy pouch designed for use by children with ostomies. This ostomy pouching system uses adhesives for opening and closing. To close, the user applies the pouch to the baseplate. The pouch fits stomas measuring 5/8 inch (models 14891 and 14691) or 1 inch (models 14682 and 14692). COLOR: Transparent (models 14681 and 14682) or opaque (models 14691 and 14692). The opaque models feature a teddy bear design.
Assura Pediatric One-Piece Pouch (Models 2115, 2120, 2125, & 8009)
The Assura Pediatric One-Piece Pouch is a urinary pouch designed for use by children with ostomies. The pouch is available in closed (models 2120 and 2125), drainable (model 2115), and urostomy (model 8009) versions. The pouch has a gentle adhesive for peristomal protection, a soft cloth backing, and an anti-reflux valve to keep urine from pooling at the base of the stoma. It can be cut to fit stomas measuring up to 5 inches (models 2120 and 2125) or 6 inches (models 2115 and 8009). COLOR: Trans
Assura Pediatric Skin Barrier Flange (Model 2182)
The Assura Pediatric Skin Barrier Flange, model 2182, is an ostomy pouch cover designed to provide peristomal protection for children with ostomies. This flexible flange allows the pouch to be secured with minimal pressure. It is opaque with a gentle adhesive and can be cut to fit stomas measuring 3/8 to 1 3/8 inches.
Assura Pediatric Two-Piece Pouch (Models 2156, 2161, & 1789)
Assura Pediatric Two-Piece Pouches are urinary pouches designed for use by children with urostomies. They are available in closed (model 2156), drainable (model 2161), and urostomy (model 1789) versions. Each pouch has a filter for odor control, a soft cloth backing, and an anti-reflux valve to keep urine from pooling at the base of the stoma. The pouches can be repositioned to allow for unobstructed drainage. These pouches fit stomas measuring 6 inches (models 2156 and 1789) or 5 inches (model
AT Simple switched dice roller
The AT Simple switched dice roller is designed for use by individuals with fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities. The device works by pushing the outer rim or activate it by connecting with the batteries. The device includes 2 x AAA batteries and a 3.5 millimeter jack.
Atlas Walker
Atlas Walker is designed for use by children with mobility disabilities associated with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and muscular dystrophy. It is designed to encourage active weight bearing in young children. It features a height-adjustable frame, which has a swivel seat to allow hip movement when walking. This allows the user to develop their own gait pattern. The walker features: height, angle and depth adjustable handgrips; prone angle adjustments; and four castors with rear brak
Attainment Pathway & Labyrinth Mazes
Attainment Pathway and Labyrinth Mazes are eye hand coordination activities designed for use by individuals with motor planning disabilities, fine motor disabilities, and learning disabilities. Easy-to-grasp figures slide in two colorful start-to-finish mazes. Machined from non-porous polyethelene, these mazes are washable and non-toxic. Removable figures move in a grooved track, encouraging users to cross the midline. The Pathway is a simple start-to-finish maze without intersections. It includ
Attendant Call Chime (Model 1499)
The Attendant Call Chime, model 1499, is a call signal designed for use by individuals with mobility and communication disabilities. This unit has a transmitter with a call button; when the button is depressed, a chime sounds at the receiver up to 40 feet away. The unit is adapted for use with a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 2 AA and 1 12-volt batteries. DIMENSIONS: 4 x 4 x 1 inches. WEIGHT: 0.05 pounds.
Attendant Caller
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with muscular dystrophy to summon assistance. A bicycle red LED light with a steady mode was purchased and opened up. The wires were fixed to points that would turn the lights on and off. Wires were then run to the outside of the light and connected to a micro switch (a limited pressure switch). The light was then mounted to the side of the back of the child's powered wheelchair using the standard bicycle mounting clamp that came with the light
Attendant Caller 2
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with muscular dystrophy to summon assistance at night while at camp. A cast off vibrating pager was modified by attaching very long lead wires that run to a micro switch, so when the father accompanies his son to camp, the child can page his father during the night instead of calling and waking the other campers. The child has the microswitch, and the father runs the wires across the room to his bed and wears the pager in his pocket. TITLE: Th
Attends DermaDry Advance Brief
The Attends DermaDry Advance Brief are designed for use by individuals with urinary incontinence. They are designed to provide a The acquisition layer works in tandem with embossed channeling to quickly pull and direct fluid away from the skin and into the core. The briefs feature a triple-layer core that stays dry and maintains integrity through multiple voids.
Attention Getter
Attention Getter is a control switch training program designed for use by individuals with communication, learning, and cognitive disabilities. It is specifically designed for teenagers who need powerful input to get their attention. This software program has photos that change (morph) into related photos on the computer screen, accompanied by interesting sounds and music. The photo animations are so engaging that the student is motivated to see and hear the next one. The program can be controll
Attention Teens
Attention Teens is a control switch training program designed for use by individuals with communication, learning, and cognitive disabilities. Like Attention Getter (see separate entry), it features photo images that change (morph) into other images on the computer screen, but this program is more light-hearted and whimsical as it morphs unrelated images to provide laughter and communication. The program works with a mouse, touchscreen, single switch, or IntelliKeys (see entry). OPTIONS: Set of
Attribute Button String Along Shapes
The Attribute Button String Along Shapes are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. This set includes 12 large two- and four-hole plastic buttons in a variety of shapes, two laces, 20 hands-on activities, and two games. The set aids in learning patterns, shapes, and other attributes, as well as aiding in lacing skills and eye hand coordination development.
Attribute Lacing Buttons
The Attribute Lacing Buttons are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. This 48-piece set includes large two-hole plastic buttons in three shapes and two sizes; four laces; and an activity guide. DIMENSIONS: The laces are 36 inches long. COLOR: The buttons come in four colors.
Audie Ball
Sponge-rubber, audible ball with which children with visual and other disabilities can play various ball games. It is lightweight, foam-rubber and equipped with an inserted 9 volt battery powered sounding device which emits a pulsating beeping signal (2900 Hz, 68 to 80 decibels). Ball is seven inches in diameter and fully equipped weighs one pound. The Sonalert sound unit is identical to one used in the Cricket sounding device (see separate entry) except that the Audie ball is activated by squee
Audio Bookshelf Audiobooks
Audio Bookshelf Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. All books are unabridged, and most are available on either cassette or CD. There are titles for children, teens, and adults, including "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water," by Michael Dorris; "Sacajawea: The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark Expedition," by Joseph Bruchac; "Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blackbird and Other Folktales," by Ashley Bryan; "The Fifth of March," by Ann Rinaldi
Auditory Choice Making Communicator (Model 4399 & 4399B)
The Auditory Choice Making Communicator, model 4399 & 4399B, is a scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This device scans through pre-recorded messages at a lowered volume. When the user pushes the switch plate again it plays the chosen message at an amplified volume. The unit has 16 levels with 300 seconds of total recording time at 18 seconds per level. It has a built in switch and a jack for an external switch (not included). POWER: Uses 4 AA batt
Austin Shower cradle
The Austin Tilt in space Shower cradle range is designed for children and small adults with limited upper and lower body mobility associated with stroke, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury. The design of the chair enables easy access for cleaning and drying as well as comfort due to the materials ability to mold to the users body shape. The mesh material allows skin to breath as well as easy access, grip and quick dry. The shower cradle is height adjustable with four settings with an appr
Author's Toolkit
Author's Toolkit is a writing skills program designed to encourage students to explore new writing styles and instill confidence in writing for individuals with a developmental disability. Its objective is to help student's generate ideas and assist students in reviewing and editing their work. On screen prompts guide the user through each stage of the writing process. The prompts are tailored toward the specific type of writing that is being done, whther it be journal, short story, research pap
Aution Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier
Austin Air Baby’s Breath Air Purifier is designed to keep babies and young children from inhaling toxins in the air. It is designed to help ensure that your baby receives the cleanest air necessary for proper development and growth. In addition, the Baby's Breath generates a soothing white noise that may be helpful for some infants to fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly.
Autism Tracker Pro
Autism Tracker Pro: Is an education app that helps track, analyze, and share ASD daily. It is designed for use by families with a child with autism. It allows the family to track what matters to the child and the family. They can use the visual calendar and multi-item graphs to view and discuss patterns. Share individual events or entire screens with your team using Dropbox, email, or Twitter. Users can also track several different on one device. Each screens represents a different domain of Aut
Autism/DTT Colors
Autism/DTT Colors is an educational app designed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). This app uses Discrete Trial Training (DTT)-the primary teaching method used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-to help children learn their basic colors. The app displays multiple colored cards on the screen and verbally announces to the child the name of the correct color that should be touched. Once the child tou
Autism/DTT Shapes
Autism/DTT Shapes is an educational app designed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). This app uses Discrete Trial Training (DTT)-the primary teaching method used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-to help children learn their basic shapes. The app displays multiple shape cards on the screen and verbally announces to the child the name of the correct shape that should be touched. Once the child touch
Auto Height Adjustor (Model 5100)
The Auto Height Adjustor, model 5100, is a mechanical lifting device for adjusting suspended equipment to the right height for the user. It is operated by a hand held crank which lifts the equipment with or without the client. The Auto Height Adjustor can be used from any one point suspension system and fits into the same ceiling bolt as the Rotational Device (see separate entry). OPTIONS: Battery operated crank, model 5200, with two rechargeable batteries is available for $339.00. DIMENSIONS: L
Automatic Clock Drawing Test (Model Acdt-Tbi-07)
The Automatic Clock Drawing Test is a cognitive rehabilitation evaluation program designed to screen children or adults for brain injury. This online assessment tool provides instant scores and feedback through networked laptops, portable kiosks, or PCs. Multimedia, interactive tests use touchscreens for accessibility for users who cannot draw or use a writing instrument. Tests use either military (24-hour) or standard (12-hour) clocks.
Autostep
The AutoStep is a gait trainer designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or walking disabilities. This unit cues proper stepping patterns for individuals with high or low function. The unit attaches to many walkers, including all Rifton Pacers (not included; see entry) and most LiteGait models on and off the treadmill, and provides a constant symmetric cue for the user to achieve a more symmetrical gait pattern. Adjustable tension bands attach to the user's feet to accommodate
Aviary Crib
The Avery Crib is a circle bed designed for use with infants with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Designed to promote infant safety and provide an unrestricted view for the developing child, this hand forged iron crib offers easier child access to parents and eliminates the dangers of sharp corners found on standard cribs. The crib has doble drop-side access and a canopy assembly and includes a high-density foam mattress. OPTIONS: Bedding and linens watterproof pad, and mattress pad.
Aviation Solar Effect Wheel
The Aviation Solar Effect Wheel is a projector designed for those with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to see images of airplanes and balloons throughout the room putting them in the pilot's seat.
Awareness Box
The Awareness Box is a tactile discrimination training kit designed for use by individuals with cognitive, vision, or neurological disaqbilities. Designed to raise tactile awareness, the set includes one Koosh Softee Ball, one Mini Koosh Ball, one Spiderball, one foam ball, one Squeezeball, one Waterlog, one SensaBall (see also separate entry), 10 Mini FringeBalls, and five large FringeBalls. The set also includes an Awareness Guide and a carrying/storage case.
Away We Ride
Away We Ride is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children through pre-teens with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This CD-ROM program offers six familiar songs related to transportation, including "Down by the Station," "Daisy, Daisy," and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," for learning transportation concepts through activities such as finding the correct picture, sound, associated object, or word. A cause and effect option and a choice of the number of onscreen pictures
Awesome Grip
Awesome Grips are handrim covers designed for use by people who use wheelchairs. These removable, changeable covers fit the push wheels of manual wheelchairs and have a closed cell foam base with a fabric or leather cover. The covers do not slip on the rims, are designed not to slip in the hands, and provide a larger, softer gripping surface. The covers are available in leather, imitation leather, fabric, velveteen, and plush fabric. COLORS: Leather and velveteen covers are available in red or b
Axiom Mobility Xplorer 2
Axiom Mobility Xplorer 2 is a stroller designed for indoor or outdoor use by children with cerebral palsy, mobility disabilities, or severe physical disabilities. Features include an aluminum frame, adjustable footplate and straps, indoor swivel wheels, push-button wheel release, safety wrist strap, all-weather rain canopy, and tire pump. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 48 x 58 x 24 inches open and 14 x 40 x 20 inches folded and without wheels. The seat (LxW) is 15 x 15 inches and the back height is 28 inch
Axiom Mobility Xplorer 3
The Axiom Mobility Xplorer 3 is a stroller designed for indoor or outdoor use by children or adolescents with cerebral palsy, mobility disabilities, or severe physical disabilities. FRAME (HxLxW): Open the stroller is 52 x 48 x 27 inches and folded it is 14 x 40 x 23 inches. The frame is made from welded aluminum, and comes with a padded height-adjustable push handle, a sun canopy with viewing window, and a basket measuring 12 x 19 x 15 inches. SEAT (LxW): 15 x 18 inches. The reclining padded se
B-Calm Gp
The b-Calm GP is an audio sensory integration aid designed for children with sensory disabilities, autism and other neurological or cognitive disabilities that cause a person to be easily distracted by sounds and other sensory stimuli. The b-Calm GP includes an MP3 player with a pair of customizable headphones sized for children and a pair of earbud-style headphones. The player is pre-loaded with four AudioSedation tracks that are soothing sounds from nature with acoustic masking signals intende
B-Calm Pro
The b-Calm PRO is an audio sensory integration aid and prompter designed for children with sensory disabilities, autism and other neurological or cognitive disabilities that cause a person to be easily distracted by sounds and other sensory stimuli. The b-Calm PRO includes a touch screen MP3 player with a pair of customizable headphones sized for children and a pair of earbud-style headphones. The player is pre-loaded with four AudioSedation tracks that are soothing sounds from nature with acous
Babbles To Books: First Sounds Bee
The Babbles to Books: First Sounds Bee is an educational toy designed for use by children ages three months and up with neurological, cognitive, visual, or communication disabilities. This soft bee introduces babies to sounds, words, and songs that relate to their natural babbling, one of the building blocks of language development. When the child bats at the bee or turns the soft wings like the pages of the book, the child is rewarded with lights, sounds, and music. A story and guidebook are in
Babbles To Books: Mouse's Word House
The Babbles to Books: Mouse's Word House is an educational toy designed for use by children ages six months and up with neurological, cognitive, visual, or communication disabilities. This toy takes the child on a tour of the house with the friendly mouse. The doors open like turning the pages of a book, and depending on which setting is chosen, the child is rewarded with word rhymes or rhythmic songs. The child can also enjoy bysy activities such as dropping the mouse down the chimney or throug
Babbles To Books: Silly Sentence Caterpillar
The Babbles to Books: Mouse's Word House is an educational toy designed for use by children ages twelve months and up with neurological, cognitive, visual, or communication disabilities. This toy helps children discover how words and sounds are joined to form sentences. The child turns the pages on the sections of the caterpillar and is rewarded with sounds, pictures, and lights. Settings enable selection of early words, adjectives, or full sentences. A story book and language development games
Babeetenda Converting Crib
The BabeeTenda Converting Crib is designed to convert from a Baby Crib to a Toddler Crib to a Youth Bed and finally to a Junior Bed. It is made of hardwood on a steel frame with end panels covered in mar-proof laminate. There are plastic teething rails all the way around and the bed is mounted on 2-inch casters for mobility. The mattress is made of firm high-density non-allergenic foam. The sides have hardwood slats, glued and pinned with steel 2 3/8 inches apart. Both sides can be lowered by re
Baby Backups
Baby Backups are incontinence pads designed for use with to provide both a surface for cleaning the child and a protective covering for furniture and changing areas. The compact leak-proof, absorbent pads travel conveniently and both sides are usable.
Baby Beach Jogger
The Baby Beach Jogger is a stroller designed for use with children with lower extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities. This stroller has a stainless steel frame that collapses for transport and storage, large wheels designed to handle beach and other outdoor terrain, and a protective hood. WARRANTY: Five-year warranty on frame and a 30-day money back guarantee.
Baby Block Walker
The Baby Block Walker is a motor planning skill activity and tactile puzzle designed to encourage fine and gross motor training as well as enhance matching and sorting skills for children with physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities. The toddler walker is shaped like a small car with four wheels and has a large handle and wide base for stability. The car has a peek-a-boo door, shape sorter and brightly colored different shaped blocks. It is designed to encourage exploration and freedom of m
Baby Booster Infant Stimulation Kit
The Baby Booster Infant Stimulation Kit is a sensory integration activity kit designed for use witt infants and toddlers with neurological or sensory disabilities. This interactive kit includes activities that focus on six different sensory areas: preceptor stimulation, tactile stimulation, auditory stimulation, olfactory/gustatory stimulation, and vocalization. Special components and instructions are provided for each area to maximize the skill-building and learning process.
Baby Builders
Baby Builders is a video exercise program designed to teach parents of infants with cognitive, neurological and physical disabilities how to exercise their infant in a safe manner. Developed by a pediatric physical therapist, the program provides information on child development and exercise techniques to aid in development from birth through the time of walking. Baby Builders combines fun play activities with skills to build strength, balance, movement, and coordination. The program is availa
Baby Buzz'r
The Baby Buzz'r is a sensory busy box designed for use with children with cognitive, sensory, neurological, or emotional disabilities. This portable unit has a smiling clown-like face and features vibration, blinking eyes, and soothing lullabies activated by buttons on the top. The unit can be attached to strollers or carried in a purse or pocket. POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries (not included).
Baby Counting Pal
The Baby Counting Pal is a battery operated toy designed for use by infants and young children with vision and cognitive disabilities. With four modes of play, this toy musically introduces counting and colors, while offering a variety of different classical tunes. The Baby Counting Pal also offers an assortment of tactile activities that include a bird squeaker, butterfly rattle, crinkly bees, flower rings and a ladybug bell for very young explorers. Attachment straps allow this toy to be secur
Baby Elephant
The Baby Elephant is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (not included), this plush elephant walks, flares its ears, and stops to raise its trunk and trumpet. POWER: Uses batteries (included).
Baby Lambskin Rug + Woolskin
The Baby Lambskin Rug + Woolskin is a bed and decubitus pad pad designed for use with infants and children with severe physical or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. These lambskins can be used in cribs, beds, strollers, and car seats. DIMENSIONS: 26 x 36 inches. The pile is 24 millimeters. COLOR: Champagne.
Baby Lifter
Baby Lifter is a DIY product designed for use by parents with limited upper extremity strength and coordination associated with spinal muscular atrophy, tremors, and weakness. The baby lifter is a crib that is operated by a foot switch. It is powered by a rechargeable power drill. When the basket is lowered to the floor, the sides collapse, enabling the parent/caregiver to remove the baby with their feet. When the crib is raised, the parent/caregiver could transport the baby to other parts of th
Baby Sign ASL
Baby Sign ASL is a sign language training program designed for use by adults and children with hearing disabilities and others desiring to learn American Sign Language. The program uses video clips to teach 229 ASL signs, and it is intended for use with infants. The words or phrases can be viewed alphabetically or in categories, and there is quiz feature that shows a video clip of a sign and asks the user to select the correct word or phrase from a list. Users can also build a “Favorites” list f
Baby Sign ASL Lite
Baby Sign ASL Lite is a sign language training program designed for use by adults and children with hearing disabilities and others desiring to learn American Sign Language. The program uses video clips to teach 22 ASL signs, and it is intended for use with infants. The words or phrases can be viewed alphabetically or in categories, and there is quiz feature that shows a video clip of a sign and asks the user to select the correct word or phrase from a list. COMPATIBILITY: For use with the Apple
Baby Sign Language Basics Flash Cards
Baby Sign Language Basics Flash Cards are sign language flash cards designed for use in teaching sign language to babies and toddlers. The 50 American Sign Language (ASL) cards in this deck each have clear, brightly colored photographs on the front to hold the baby's attention. On the back of each card, photos and descriptions show the adult how the sign is done.
Baby Smartronics Musical Fingerpaint
The Baby Smartronics Musical Fingerpaint is an educational toy designed for use by children ages nine months and up with neurological, fine motor, or cognitive disabilities. This baby-sized easel can be set up at a 45-degree angle or used flat, and features a special "goop" surface that enables the child to fingerpaint or create designs with the four included drawing tools without mess. In addition, when the surface is touched, three Calypso-style songs play. The music stops when touch is remove
Baby Walker With Toy Chest (Model H70310)
The Baby Walker with Toy Chest, model H70310, is a child walker designed to assist children with disabilities to walk while pushing a wheeled toy or carriage. The unit functions as a toy, therapeutic aid, and mobile toy box. A parking brake is included that allows the device to be useful for sitting. The walker consists of a plastic box with lid set in an epoxy-coated aluminum tube frame on four wheels with a sloped handle which is height adjustable from 23 to 27 inches. All of the wheels have s
Baby's First Blocks
Baby's First Blocks is a visual stimulation and fine motor training activity designed to teach cause and effent and enhance eye hand coordination for children with visual, physical or cognitive disabilities. It is a set of twelve blocks in three different shapes which comes in a canister with a shape sorter top. Each block is brightly colored to enhance visual stimulation. It not only introduces the child to shapes, but also helps to develop finger and hand skills.
Babylandia
Babylandia is a prototype designed for use by children with limited upper and lower extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, congenital brain malformations, and spinal muscular atrophy. It is a wheelchair seat that can be expanded to fit the needs of a growing child.
Back Board
Back board available in 3 models. Full length model is 16 inches wide by 71 inches long, has 2 plastic struts for strength and rigidity, includes 5 foot chest and waist straps and 36 inch ankle strap. Extraction board model is 16 inches wide by 32 inches long and includes 5 foot long chest and waist straps. Infant back board model is 14 inches wide by 37 inches long. Used for managing spinal injuries. Straps are 2 inch wide nylon with quick release buckles. Options: cervical immobilization devic
Back Open Jacket (Models 353 To 367)
The Back Open Jacket is a child's or adult's jacket designed for wear by individuals who use wheelchairs. This machine-washable jacket is made of either sweatshirt fleece or Polartec and is designed for wear by individuals who sit for extended periods. Features include a ribbed V neck, a front zipper withpull ring, and Velcro tabbed back closure for ease in assisted dressing. Models 353 and 354 are made of sweatshirt fleece and models 360 to 367 are made of Polartec. SIZES: Models 353 and 363 ar
Back Opening Jumpsuit For Undressers (Model C615Zb)
The Back Opening Jumpsuit for Undressers, model C615ZB, is a child's jumpsuit designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. This jumpsuit has a back zipper with an extra tab over the zipper pull to keep it from the hands of children who are prone to undress themselves. Ribbing at the wrist and ankle can be turned up for minor length adjustments. The suit is made of 49 percent polyester/51 percent cotton interlock knit fabric. It is available with or without a snap opening at the crot
Back Support Wedge (Model 9Ffsw)
The Back Support Wedge, model 9FFSW, is a positioning wedge designed for use with children with neurological or severe physical disabilities. This covered foam wedge provides firm support at 45 degrees. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 12.5 x 24 x 12.5 inches.
Back To School Language Kit (Model Lk-Bts)
The Back to School Language Kit, model LK-BTS, is an academic skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This program teaches children about school schedule and activities, friends, and school rules. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines, with Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker; see entry) to provide visual support; an interactive computer book combining text, pictures
Backtpack
The BackTpack is a carrying bag designed for use by individuals with neurological disabilities, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), blind and low vision or shoulder and back pain. It is adjustable and designed for children and adults ranging from ages 5 years old and above. This backpack type carrying bag is designed to load on the spinal axis to improve and train good posture, body mechanics, balance, reduce pain, and provide ease and security carrying everyday items. Featu
Balance / Seating Disc Combo
The Balance Seating Disc Combo is a balance training device designed for use by individuals with balance or neurological disabilities. This thick air cushion features 100 tactile spikes on one side, and a softly molded bulls-eye-ring pattern on the other. The device offers active sitting and range of motion and sensory input, and is helpful for stabilizing the feet during balancing activities. The air cushion can be helpful in developing core muscle strength when used as a wiggle seat, or as a f
Balance Beam
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PURPOSE: To develop coordination and balance skills in children working on improving gross motor skills.
Balance Fishing
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PURPOSE: To develop coordination and balance in children working on improving gross motor skills.
Balance Fun Set
The Balance Fun Set is a balance training device designed for use with children with balance, neurological, or mobility disabilities. The set is made up of four separate pieces of a full circle, all of which can be used individually for multiple activities, or together as a single unit. The interchangeable set can be used to rock, roll, balance, or climb. The front, back, and sides of the pieces all provide different surfaces and ideas for play. The pieces may be place on their sides to create a
Balance Kit #6: Obstacle Course
The BALANCE KIT #6 is designed to help children improve their balance, motor planning, coordination and problem-solving skills. Three separate components can be combined together in different ways to create various obstacle courses. Include the children in designing the courses to work on problem-solving and cognitive (thinking) skills. The Balance Kit #6 comes with the following: Build N' Balance Red Tops: Set of three 9.5" high plastic with rubber feet to prevent slipping and easy stacking sto
Balance Kit #8: Alternating Leg Movements
BALANCE KIT #8 is designed to allow children to work improving their muscle strength, patterned movements and balance during reciprocal motion. This kit includes Summer Skis, a See Saw and a Go-Go Bus with Handles. Summer Skis: walking pattern with the legs is developed; need to cooperate with others on the Summer Skis; constructed of wood; anti-skid bottoms for safety and protection of floors. See Saw: practice weight-shifting from side to side; basic skill needed for alternating leg movements
Balance Master
The Balance Master is a balance training device designedfor use by individuals with balance, walking, or neurological disabilities. The device has a flat top with two non-skid foot pads and a curved base, causing it to operate similarly to a teeter-totter. To improve balance, the user stands on the unit and works to keep it level. The high density molded-plastic board can be used by elementary-age children through adults. DIMENSIONS(HxLxW): 6.5 X 29 X 9 inches. WEIGHT: 6 pounds. COLOR: Assorted
Ball Baths (Models W5338, W5352, & W5357)
The Ball Baths are ball flotation therapy sets designed for use with children with sensory, neurological, or motor disabilities. The Small Circle Ball Bath, model W5338, includes two half-circle walls with hook-and-loop fasteners and 3,000 balls. The Medium Oval Ball Bath, model W5352, includes two half-circle and two extender wall sections with hook-and-loop fasteners and 5,500 balls. The Large Oval Ball Bath, model W5357, includes two half-circle and four extender wall sections with hook-and-l
Ball Bopper (Model G5069)
The Ball Bopper, model G5069, is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by young children with upper extremity, neurological, or fine or gross motor disabilities. Children pound large wooden balls through snug-fitting holes and the balls reappear below the play surface. Circular cutouts in the box have tough vinyl rings inside holes to hold balls in place. The toy has sturdy wooden construction with rounded corners and smooth edges and are finished with safe, non-toxic paints with a
Ball Party Light & Sound Ball (Model 1267)
The Ball Party Light & Sound Ball, model 1267, is an audible ball designed for use by children with visual or neurological disabilities. This super soft ball features a smiley face that lights up and giggles when the ball is in motion, providing auditory tracking and sensory stimulation. POWER: Each ball is operated by three button-cell batteries (six are included). COLOR: The ball is white with a bright blue smiley face on it.
Ball Pit Tent (Model 1440)
The Ball Pit Tent, model 1440, is a tent designed to provide tactile stimulation and vestibular and proprioceptive input for individuals with physical disabilities. The tent is a junior version of the standard tent with an added mat floor. It is ideal for smaller children who may be intimidated by the larger ball pit. For gravitationally insecure children it provides a sense of weightlessness. The mat base folds for transportation and storage and the tent is easily disassembled. DIMENSIONS: Tent
Ball Pool With Net Canopy (Model 1400)
The Ball Pool with Net Canopy, model 1400, is designed to provide tactile stimulation and vestibular and proprioceptive input for clients of all ages with a physical disability. The ball pool provides a number of motor training and visually stimulating activities from just standing in the pool practicing balance to diving in from the side. The larger balls are designed to soften the impact of jumping and diving into the pool. The pool encourages imagination and is ideal for the gravitationally i
Ball Switch (Model 3Tstm)
The Ball Switch, model 3TSTM, is designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities.This switch features a large ball with a knobby surface attached to a long tube connected to the switch box. From the other side of the switch box comes a cord which coonects to the switch-adapted toy or appliance. When the ball is squeezed, the switch activates the device.
Balloon Ball
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: This piece of equipment provides a ball for all students. It is designed to encourage motor skills and balance for individuals with a physical disability. MATERIALS: 9 inches or larger balloons and duct tape. DIRECTIONS: Blow up balloon and then cover the balloon with duct tape. Start at the top of the balloon and apply strips from side to side. Then start at bottom and apply strip from side to side. Fill in open spots that are left.
Balls In A Bowl
Balls in a Bowl is an educational toy designed for young children with physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. This toy features a large, plastic fishbowl-style bowl with a round, childproof rim with three clear spinner balls inside. Removing the balls an putting them back in helps develop coordination and reinforces such concepts as inside and outside and bigger and smaller. A play and learning guide is included.
Balzac Balloon Ball
The Balzac Balloon Ball is a large, inflatable, textured balloon designed to encourage motor skills and balance for individuals with a physical disability. Place noisy objects such as coins inside the balloon to make it an audio tracking device for individuals who are hard of hearing. The protective cover allows clients to throw and kick the balloon safely. The Balloon comes with four bladders and a handbook with dozens of ideas. OPTIONS: Also available is a set of four replacement bladders, mod
Bambach Saddle Seat (Models Bss100 & Bss200)
The Bambach Saddle Seat, models BSS100 and BSS200, is a posture chair designed to improve posture and balance and relieve pain for individuals with a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. It promotes a comfortable, upright posture that maintains the spine's natural curves even in the presence of significant physical impairment. It encourages mobility by enabling users to use their feet to propel themselves around the work area with freedom of arm movement. Safe reach distances a
Bambach Saddle Seat (Models Bss100+B1R And Bss100+B1R Bss200+B1R)
The Bambach Saddle Seat with Foot Platform, models BSS100+B1R and BSS200+B1R, is a posture chair designed to improve posture, balance, breathing, and head/trunk control in small children with cerebral palsy, muscular atrophy, dysplagia, brain injury, and other neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders. It provides a comfortable, upright posture that maintains the spine's natural curves even in the presence of significant physical impairment. The user maintains freedom of arm movement and safe reach dista
Banana Peel
The Banana Peel is a recumbent- or prone-style, leg-powered child tricycle designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities. Designed for riders from 44 to 61 inches tall, this cycle features a weather-resistant nylon sling seat with high back positioned between the rear wheels with a low center of gravity for stability. The pedals are located slightly in front of the front wheel. Handgrips for steering and balance can be found on either side of the seat. All three mag wheels are of eq
Band Jam (Model 1115)
The Band Jam, model 1115, is a switch-adapted musical instrument designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. The unit has five percussion instruments in one base. Activating any of the photo buttons enables the user to play a tambourine, triangle, drum, cymbal or maraca while multicolored LEDs light up. POWER: Uses 8 C batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 21 x 17 x 12 inches.WEIGHT: 5 pounds.
Bandana Bib
The Bandana Bib is a bib designed for use by individuals with eating, swallowing, or upper extremity disabilities. This stylish bib features a waterproof breathable backing, a cotton front, and a Velcro neck closure. The waterproof backing keeps the wearer dry. SIZE: Available in youth and adult sizes. COLORS: Navy, pink, denim, and patriotic.
Barnabus The Talking Bible Verse Bear
Barnabus The Talking Bible Verse Bear is a voice output toy animal designed to recite Bible verses for children with low vision, blindness or communication, learning, or speech disabilities. Barnabus recites select bible verses when its ears, paws, tummy or feet are pressed. Books of the Bible, text number and verse are etched on each pressed area. A total of nine excerpts from the Bible are recited in a child's voice. This cuddly stuffed animal can be enjoyed by everyone. POWER: Requires 2 AA b
Barney (Model 5126)
Barney, model 5126, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, cognitive, or mobility disabilities. By activating a connected capability switch (required but not included), a child can listen to Barney, the purple dinosaur, happily sing his favorite song, “I Love You”. POWER: Uses two AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 6 x 2 x 5 inches. WEIGHT: 0.05 pounds.
Barrett Baby
Baby Barrett is a child's wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This folding wheelchair can be attendant- or self-propelled and comes with a document pocket and a user manual. FRAME: Folding frame with a chassis color choice of rich claret, electric red, navy blue, black, silver, or chrome. Anti-tip rollers/levers are optional. SEAT (LxW): 10 x 12, 11 x 12, 12 x 13, or 13 x 13 inches. An adjustable waist belt
Baseball Foam Grip
The Baseball Foam Grip is a pencil holder designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. This soft grip is shaped like a baseball bat and is slightly enlarged at one end to provide tactile and visual cues for finger positioning. DIMENSIONS: 2.5 inches long.
Basic Bounce
The Basic Bounce is an inflatable play enclosure designed for use by children with balance disabilities, cerebral palsy, or neurological disabilities. Playing in the enclosure helps children develop their gross motor skills. Safety features include an arched top with netted covering, netted windows, and overlapping replaceable nets at the entry. The enclosure is constructed of colorful, durable vinyl. OPTIONS: Construction options include side wall or entry step. Available decorative art themes
Basic Concept Pictures Interactive Software
Basic Concept Pictures Interactive Software is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by students with cognitive or learning disabiities. This multi-sensory program provides nearly 1,000 items to help students acquire concepts of quantity, description, and position. The student receives immediate feedback after each response. The program can be used by multiple students, working independently or with an instructor. Lessons can be custom-designed for each student. The program can re
Basic Concepts Package
Perceptual training program. Software package designed to develop skills in the areas of color, shape, and size discrimination and left, right, top, bottom directionality concepts. Programs developed for developmentally handicapped school age children and adults. Hardware requirements include Apple computer with 48K RAM (32K if speech is not used), standard keyboard, color monitor, and one disk drive in Slot ##6. Package comes with documentation and two working disks.
Basic Map Reading Concepts: Map Study Ii (Model 1-01120-00)
Basic Map Reading Concepts: Map Study II, model 1-01120-00, is map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training program presents 30 map reading concepts in three areas: location and direction; finding corners; and diagonal, vertical, and horizontal movement. This program includes 13 sequential lesson plans in print, and three plastic relief maps with contrasting colors designed to introduce area, linear, and point symbols.
Basic Signing Flash Cards
Basic Signing Flash Cards are boxed sets of 100 color cards designed to teach basic signs to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Three sets are available, each depicting the sign for a specific word. The Beginning Signing Primer set includes signs and vocabulary for colors, days, months, time, weather and family members. Both Set A and Set B of the Basic Signing Vocabulary decks include simple vocabulary words with their associated signs. DIMENSIONS: Cards are 4 x 6 inches.
Basic Tactile Anatomy Atlas (Model 1-08845-00)
The Basic Tactile Anatomy Atlas, model 1-08845-00, is a tactile graphics set for anatomy designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This two-volume set of thermoformed graphics provides a comprehensive overview of the human body. It features illustrations of major groups and systems, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. The thermoforms have braille and print labels and brief braille descriptions. An instruction manual in regu
Bath Bather
Baby Bather is designed for use by infants and toddlers who required additional support during bathing activities. The Baby Bather is designed to fit on the base of the bathtub. The Bather holds the baby securely allowing you to concentrate on washing using two hands. Made from hygienic polypropene with a soft PVC mattress, the Bather has an adjustable backrest for ease of positioning on the bath.
DIMENSIONS: Backrest length: 480 millimeters, seat Length 200 millimeters, backrest width 360 milli
Bath Seat
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide proper positioning for a child with multiple disabilities, including cerebral palsy and lung disease while bathing. This "Fogarty" style seat has a molded plastic seat mounted in a frame made of plastic pipe. It is equipped with a pelvic belt and a T-bar to hold the child in place. TITLE: All in the Family. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 25, Number 4, Summer 2005. PAGES: 12-14. Number of pages: 4 (including cover).
Bath Trax
Bath Trax is a combination caster shower chair and reclining bath seat designed for use with children and adolescents with mobility disabilities. The three-piece unit comprises a multi-position mesh support sling with a torso belt, a rolling chasis with five-inch locking casters, and a removable tub support frame. To use the unit, which works with any standard bathtub, the child is placed on the sling which is affixed to the rolling chasis. The rolling chasis is then placed beside the bathtub wi
Battery Device Adapter
The Battery Device Adapter is a switch adapter for toys and other battery-operated devices, designed for use by children and adults with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. This switch adapter is an interface control that can be used to adapt any battery operated toy or other device, such as a radio or CD player, for switch operation. The user inserts the adapter between the end of the battery and the contact, turns the device on, and plugs a switch into the mini-jack port. The toy or d
Battery Operated Scissors (Model 9080)
Battery Operated Scissors, model 9080, are powered scissors designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities and grasping disabilities. These scissors are designed to allow children with limited hand strength to participate in art and other classroom or home activities. Once a connected capability switch is activated (required, but not included) the scissors are ready to be used to cut through paper or other art material. These scissors come with a special mounting base where they are s
Beach Baby All Terrain Stroller (Model Bbs 100)
The Beach Baby All Terrain Stroller, model BBS 100, is a stroller designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. FRAME (WxHxL): 35 x 39 x 43 inches. The white PVC tubular frame folds for storage and transport. All hardware is stainless steel. SEAT: A reclining seat with a seatbelt is included. The stroller also features an underseat storage area. UPHOLSTERY: Mesh sling upholstery. Three wheels with aluminum axles and 12 x 6 inch balloon tires by Roleez Wheels, Inc. (see separate entry)
Beach Chair Supports Child With Cerebral Palsy.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Posture chair with a wide base to allow stability on uneven ground. Chair made with plastic water pipe and fittings, with the deep seat made of nylon mesh, pop riveted to the frame. There is a chest high bar which can be fitted across the front. Designed for an active child with cerebral palsy. COMMENTS: Working drawings of the chair are available from: Technical Aid to the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108, Ryde, New South Wales 2112, Australia.
Beach Stroller
The BeachStroller is a stroller designed for use by children with lower extremity disabilities, mobility disabilities, and spinal cord injury. The stroller is lightweight and collapsible, and uses all-terrain Roleez Balloon Tires from Roleez Wheels, Inc. (see separate entry). OPTIONS: Storage compartment; cup holder; umbrella. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 36.5 x 40.5 x 31 inches. CAPACITY: 75 pounds. WEIGHT: 26 pounds.
Bead Chain In A Box (Model 644)
The Bead Chain in a Box, model 644, is a sensory integration activity designed to provide sensory stimulation for children with disabilities It features strands of small beads in a sturdy plastic box. When children touch any of the beads, lights flash, music plays, and vibration is felt. POWER: Uses six double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 14.75 x 11.25 inches.
Beads And Baubles
The Beads and Baubles are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor, neurological, or perceptual disabilities. This set includes more than 100 pieces in assorted shapes, sizes, and colors for stringing and three laces. As children string the shapes, they gain practice in pre-reading and early math skills, eye hand coordination, and shape and color recognition, and sorting and matching skills.
Beads And Pattern Cards
The Beads and Pattern Cards are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor, neurological, or perceptual disabilities. This set includes 100 wooden beads in six colors and three shapes (spheres, cubes, and cylinders), 16 pattern cards, two laces, and an activity sheet. As children create the patterns on the cards by stringing the beads, they gain practice in pre-reading and early math skills, eye hand coordination, and shape and color recognition, and sorting
Beam In A Bag & Deluxe Beam In A Bag Kit
The Beam in a Bag and the Deluxe Beam in a Bag Kit are balance training devices designed for use with children with neurological, sensory, or mobility disabilities. The Beam in a Bag Kit includes 10 plastic bricks , 9 straight plastic brick connectors, an activity manual, and a carrying bag. The Deluxe set includes 19 plastic bricks, 10 straight plastic brick connectors, 7 curved plastic brick connectors, an activity manual, and a carry bag. Activities for both sets address weight shift, static
Bean Bag
The Bean Bag is a bean bag chair designed for use by youth and toddlers with cognitive or emotional disabilities or autism or with marginal trunk control. The chair is covered in heavy-duty, flame-retardant vinyl and filled with polystyrene beads that mold to the body. Features include an interior safety locking zipper and the surface can be cleaned with a damp cloth or non-bleach spray. SIZES: Toddler and youth. DIMENSIONS: The toddler size is 26 inches in diameter and 82 inches in circumferenc
Bean Bag Beds (Models 9Sbbb & 9Jbbb)
Bean Bag Beds are body positioners designed for use by children and adults with neurological or severe physical disabilities. Made of tough, wipe-clean vinyl, these positioners conform to the user's body shape. SIZES: Model 9SBBB is a Senior Bean Bag and model 9JBBB is a Junior Bean Bag. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Model 9SBBB is 25 x 215 x 78 centimeters and model 9JBBB is 25 x 120 x 60 centimeters.
Bean Bag Kit
The Bean Bag Kit is an eye-hand coordination activity designed for use by children with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. The kit contains 12 rugged, double-stitched canvas bean bags, each holding 5 ounces of aquarium gravel. The bags are soft-textured with an oblong shape that fits snugly in the palms of kids' hands, with a crunchy feel. These bags can be used in activities that promote eye-hand manipulative skills. The kit includes instructions and objectives and lessons with over
Bear In The Big Blue House Loves To Dance Bear
The Bear in the Big Blue House Loves to Dance Bear is a touch activated toy designed for use by children with cognitive or physical disabilities. When a child press Bear's hand, he dances and sings his signature Bear Cha Cha Cha
Bed Access Stairs
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide safe access to a custom-built bed for a child with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and vision and hearing impairments at a comfortable height for care givers. The Custom-built Child’s Bed (see also separate entry) is a standard-sized twin bed with a high wooden storage base designed to keep the child safe while providing a comfortable height for caregivers. To provide access to the bed for the child, a set of access stairs was built in two parts
Bed Enclosure
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with developmental disabilities with a safe sleeping environment and keep her from climbing out. The slatted base of the bed sat below the edge of te side rails. Runners were fitted to the inside of the side rails and the slatted base was raised to sit on the runners. The enclosure has independent support legs and can be unscrewed and removed if necessary. The enclosure has a wooden frame with two latched gates on each side. Sturdy, tranluscent whit
Bed Surround
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To prevent a child with intellectual, communication, mobility, and vision disabilities from leaving the bed unattended during the night. An enclosure for the bed was built using eight plywood panels covered in fabric-covered foam. Each panel is equipped with two metal handles on the back to enable the child's parents to remove one or more when assisting the child in and out of bed or when changing sheets. Three panels fit down each side and the bed has a U-shaped pane
Bed Surrounds
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bed enclosure for a child with global developmental delay and autism. The child outgrew her crib and her parents fitted her new bed with bedrails to prevent her from getting out; however, the child still managed to get out in the night despite being unable to crawl or walk. Concerned about the child’s safety, the family contacted TADNSW for assistance in creating bed surrounds for the bed to help keep the child safe. Three
Beetles
Beetles is a cause and effect training program designed for use by students with cognitive and developmental disabilities. The Beetles play songs using the choice of 20 instruments selected by the user. The program is accessible by mouse, touch screen, and switch and enables the user to give each Beetle a different instrument and hear the group play a song. The user can then change instruments and hear the song again. The program provides 55 ready-made songs in a variety of styles, including Ame
Beginner's Abacus (Model 1-03180-00)
The Beginner's Abacus, model 1-03180-00, is an abacus designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This abacus is a counting frame that helps reinforce beginning mathematical concepts such as one-to-one correspondence, counting, place value, addition, and subtraction. It also introduces basic abacus terms such as "set" and "clear." It consists of a rectangular frame with felt backing and two rods, with nine large beads sliding on each rod. This abacus comes with a print manual.
Beginning "choice" Making Device
DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To create a customized beginning making choice device for a child with communication disabilities. A customized, very light-touch switch is connected to a fireman ladder toy to make this beginning communication choice-making device. Picture cards are placed along the side of the ladder: the fireman moves up and down the ladder and the child can stop the fireman at the picture card of his or her choice. Digital photos of his or her favorite items (videotapes, books,family
Beginning Reading And Sign Language Video
The Beginning Reading and Sign Language video is a sign language training video designed to improve reading and signing skills for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This video teaches children how to sign, read, print, and pronounce 124 words.
Signs are demonstrated in American Sign Language with the English word printed on the screen along with a film clip of the object itself, such as footage of animals at a zoo. The video comes with a list of words in the order they are presented so u
Beginning Signing Primer
The Beginning Signing Primer is sign language training in flash card format designed for use with children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. This set of 100 cards includes signs for colors, animals, family, months, days, and weather.
Beginning Sounds Pocket Chart
A colorful introduction to phonic awareness, this kit delves into the sounds that words begin with. Each "starter" tile has a letter, along with a photo of a word beginning with that letter. Children then look for the matching beginning sounds on the photo tiles. There are over 100 tiles, with each letter in the alphabet having 4 corresponding photo cards. The set comes with the nylon pocket chart with storage pouch, stand and a reference guide.
Beginning With Braille
Beginning with Braille, by Anna Swenson, is a braille instruction manual designed for use by teachers of students who are blind or have low vision. This is the braille edition of Beginning with Braille: Firsthand Experiences with a Balanced Approach to Literacy, published by AFB Press (see separate entry). This book contains real-life case studies of beginning reading and writing instruction, with practical teacher-friendly strategies for getting students started toward braille literacy.
Beginning With Braille: Firsthand Experiences With A Balanced Approach To Literacy
Beginning with Braille: Firsthand Experiences with a Balanced Approach to Literacy, by Anna M. Swenson, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision. The text provides activities for promoting literacy at the early stages of braille instruction. It includes creative and practical strategies for designing and delivering braille instruction and offers suggestions for reading aloud to young children, selecting and making early tactile bo
Behavior Assessment System For Children, Second Edition (Basc-2)
The Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2), is a behavioral assessment designed for use in evaluating children and adolescents with cognitive, emotional, or learning disabilities. This assessment can be used by school and clinical psychologists to differentiate between hyperactivity and attention problems. It can identify behavior problems as required by IDEA and can be used for the development of FBAs, BIPs, and IEPs. It has multiple scales and forms that assess child
Behavioral Intervention Planning — Third Edition (Bip-3) Computer Version For Single User (Model (12293)
Behavioral Intervention Planning — Third Edition (BIP-3) Computer Version for Single User, model 12293, is a behavior assessment program designed for use by educators of students with disabilities. This CD-ROM version of the BIP-3 can be used to complete a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and develop a behavioral intervention plan (BIP). It includes the same steps and forms used in the print version of the BIP-3, but information is keyed in instead of written, summary sheets are completed
Beity
Beity is a trauma management kit designed for use by children who have experienced as traumatic life event. It is portable, solar powered, and uses psychiatrist-consulted content like guided audio meditation to mitigate stress response. Simple augmented reality toys — like a fish that appears in the meditation — go with the laser-cut structure, which looks like a dollhouse. Yes, you could run it on an iPad, but it was important for the device to have no retail value. Inside, content is loaded o
Bernie The Dragon (Model 8056)
Bernie the Dragon, model 8056, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, cognitive or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. The toy is activated with a capability switch (not included) or by squeezing the dragon’s paw. The toy allows the child to listen to a song, “Burning Love,” as his mouth lights up and his head sways. Press the switch again to stop the song. POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 12 x 18 x 12 inches.
Better Baby Seat, The
The Better Baby Seat is a body positioner designed for infants with digestive, physical, and neurological disabilities. This seat can position the child at 30 degrees in the prone position to aid with gastro-esophageal reflux. A firm support for the head and trunk is included. The seat can also be used for reclined positioning. In both positions, the child is secures with a soft, roomy diaper-style seat harness. The harness and a removable, washable pad are included. OPTIONS: A vinyl pad and har
Bi-Level Computer Workstation
The Bi-Level Computer Workstation is a height-adjustable computer table designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. The height adjustment range starts low for young children or those using manual wheelchairs, and the height adjusts sufficiently to provide ample knee and arm-rest clearance for powered wheelchair users. Two hand cranks allow both work surfaces to be adjusted independently for correct view-height and balance between keyboard and monitor. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The keyboard su
Bib-Front Dress.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child's dress or blouse with detachable bib to alleviate the need to change the entire garment when the front becomes soiled. Instructions for a blouse with interchangeable snap-on (or velcro fastened) bib sections which can be lined with terry toweling or plastic. Includes photographs. Also describes a tie-on bib. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of A
Bicycle Modifications
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child who has cerebral palsy to use a toy ride-on tractor. The child was able to pedal the tractor with guidance from a family member, but needed assistance with keeping his feet on the pedals and additional seated support. The existing seat on the tractor was replaced with a molded Sebel seat, raised from the seat platform to enable the child to comfortably reach the pedals. The seat was equipped with a pelvic seat belt with an easy-to-operate buckle. The
Bicycle Steering Bracket
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with a foreshortened arm without a hand to steer a bicycle. Made from a piece of sheet steel, the bracket prevents the user’s arm from sliding off the handlebar. The sheet steel was cut to size and curved, and wetsuit fabric was glued to both sides. The bracket was attached to the handlebar with two screws. TITLE: One-handed Tennis. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 24, Number 4, Summer 2004: p. 14-15. PAGES: 3 (including cover).
Big Baby Button, The
The BIG Baby Button is a switch interface designed for use by babies and children with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. This large button-style switch has a built-in switch interface to enable use of a computer with the switch. The large switch surface requires only a light touch for activation. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use with IBM and compatible computers with serial or USB ports or for Macintosh computers with an ADB port. Also available is a cordless version for
Big Bang
Big Bang is a cause and effect software designed for use by children with physical and cognitive disabilities such as developmental delays, cerebral palsy and Angelman syndrome. Big Bang has activities designed to stimulate the user’s visual and auditory senses while encouraging increased attention and interaction with the computer. Big Bang Action has explosive animated fireworks, flying bubbles and stars, and wiggling worms. Users have the option to build up the action by gradually pressing
Big Bang Pictures
Big Bang Pictures is an app designed for children with visual impairment and complex needs. There are 21 high contrast images with sound effects to develop visual stimulation, eye hand coordination, visual perceptual skill development, cause and effect via touch or switch activation. There is an in app purchase for additional simple or complex line art. The picture and background color can be changed.
Big Bend Clip
The Big Bend Clip is a bookholder, document holder, or switch mounting hardware designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This device consists of an adjustable clamp base with an expandable gooseneck-style flexible arm attached to a large alligator clip. This unit can be clamped to the Convert-Able Table (see separate entry), a wheelchair tray, or other flat surface to hold books, toys, photographs, switches, and other items. Using two clips enables larger, heavier items
Big Bird (Model 4021)
Big Bird, model 4021, is a stuffed animal designed for use by children with disabilities. It says "Peek-A-Boo" when the child covers or uncovers its eyes, "Pat-A-Cake" when the child claps its hands together, and "This Little Piggy" when its toes are pressed. It also giggles when its tummy is pressed.
Big Bright Plate Switch
The Big Bright Plate Switch is a touch switch designed to activate toys and appliances for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This switch features a bright plate on a dark base to assist users with visual disabilities. The switch activates with medium pressure on the plate and the sensitivity can be adjusted using the screws on the face plate. The switch can be used with any switch-adapted toy or appliance with a 1/8th-inch jack. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 11 inches. COLOR: Bright yellow plate
Big Buddy Button (Models 56500, 56520, 56540, 56200, 56100, & 56600)
Big Buddy Buttons are touch switches designed to enable individuals with severe physical, motor control, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury to control switch-adapted devices. Devices connected to the switches can be activated by pressing anywhere on the large top surface. Activation can be accomplished by exerting 5.3 ounces of force on the switch edges or 10.7 ounces of force at the center. A non-slip rubber base is included with each button. COLOR: Raving red (model 56100),
BIG Candy Corn Proximity Sensor Switch
The AbleNet BIG Candy Corn Proximity Sensor Switch is a highly sensitive switch that is designed for users with upper extremity and other physical disabilities. The large wired proximity sensor switch activates with a simple wave of the hand or body movement over the switch top. It features an internal magnet for mounting or use two threaded inserts to mount, and auditory and visual feedback that can be turmed on or off.
Big Foot
Big Foot is a perception game designed for use by children with balance, neurological, or mobility disabilities. The game helps to iomprove balalnce, coordination, dexterity, and perceptual skills, as well as size discrimination and color recognition abilities. The set includes eight four-piece feet and playing cards.
Big Hug Deep Pressure Positioning Aid
The Big Hug Deep Pressure Positioning Aid is a deep touch pressure device for sensory integration designed for use by children with sensory integration, emotional, or neurological disabilities or autism who benefit from deep pressure stimulus. The child lays down on the pad, which has five adjustable body wraps with hook and loop straps that can provide a range of wrap-around pressure to five separate areas of the body. This product includes an adjustable waist belt and cushioned shoulder straps
Big Kid Teepee (Model T-291)
The Big Kid Teepee, model T-291) is an accessible playhouse designed for use by children who use wheelchairs. The teepee-style tent is made of fade-resistant, fire-retardant, water-repellent ripstop nylon with pole pockets that enable the tent to be collapsed for storage without removing the poles. The poles are made of splinter-proof PVC plastic pipe and feature soft vinyl protective end caps. The set includes a permanent care and usage label, a full-color hang tag with instructions, and a stor
Big Red Switch
The Big Red Switch is a touch switch designed to enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to control switch-adapted devices, appliances, or toys. Made of shatterproof plastic this switch has a large, bright target for easy access and activation. The entire target surface is responsive, and the switch pad is sensitive to less than three ounces of pressure. This switch provides audible feedback on activation.
Big Talk Triple Play (Model 4202)
The Big Talk Triple Play, model 4202, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. This device offers single, sequential, and random message capabilities. Pushing the round plate activates pre-recorded messages that can be played back in single, sequential, or random order. Sequential capability is great for storytelling. Random capability is useful for playing games that use dice, spinners, cards and more. Each selection has four le
Big Time Learning Clock & Student Clock
The Big Time Learning Clock is a teaching clock designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. This large plastic clock features hidden gears to maintain correct hour and minute relationships. The clock features large, easy-to-read hour and minute markings and a removable stand. An activity guide is included. The Student Clock is a smaller version of the Big Time Learning Clock. DIMENSIONS: The Big Time Learning Clock is 13.25 inches high and the student clock is five inches in di
Big-Little Pegboard Set
The Big-Little Pegboard Set is a pegboard designed for use by children with fine motor and neurological disabilities. The set includes a durable foam rubber board and 25 easy-to-grasp hardwood pegs. DIMENSIONS: The pegs are 2.25 inches tall x .75 inches in diameter. COLOR: Assorted.
Bigbib
The BigBIB is a bib designed to protect clothing from spills for individuals with arthritis or eating disabilities. The bib is made of sturdy cotton/poly terry with a vinyl waterproof backing to prevent spills from soaking through. The custom- designed shape features shoulder level, Velcro front closure. The neck size is adjustable to fit all individuals. The bib is easy to put on and remove even over bulky clothes. All bibs are machine washable and dryer safe. SIZES: Original and Junior. DIMENS
Biggy
Biggy is a cursor control interface designed to enlarge cursors on the computer screen for people with visual or cognitive disabilities. This program offers a variety of large cursor alternatives, some with animation, that are at least twice the size of the standard cursor. The program also offers replacements for the I-beam cursor and the wait cursor (the watch on Macintosh computers and the hourglass in Windows). Both versions also have an option that automatically "snaps" the cursor to the "O
BigKeys LX, Color / ABC
The BigKeys LX, Color / ABC is designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision to locate and hit the keys. This model of BigKeys LX has multi-colored keys in standard ABC order. This keyboard is intended for users with advanced keyboard needs, who would benefit from the large, brightly-colored keys. The ABC key layout is for users unfamiliar with the standard QWERTY key order.
BigKeys LX, Color / QWERTY
The BigKeys LX, Color / QWERTY is designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision to locate and hit the keys. This model of BigKeys LX has multi-colored keys in standard QWERTY order. This keyboard is intended for users with advanced keyboard needs, who would benefit from the large, brightly-colored keys. The QWERTY key layout is for users accustomed to the standard QWERTY key order.
Bigkeys Plus
BigKeys Plus is a modified computer keyboard designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision to locate and hit the keys. This keyboard features a choice of large brightly colored keys with enlarged black labels or white keys with enlarged black labels. The colored keys are color-coded to coincide with the letters; for example, all vowels are in yellow, the "R" is in red, and the "G" is in green, etc. This accelerates recognition of letters and the child's
Bigmack Communicator
The BIGmack Communicator is a touch switch and direct selection communicator designed for use by people with visual, range of motion and communication disabilities. This single-message communicator offers 75 seconds of recording time. The communicator also has a toy/appliance feature which enables any message in the sequence, or as many messages as desired, to be paired with a reinforcer. To program, the user presses the record button and the top of the BIGmack while speaking into the built-in m
Bilateral Accessory (Model 1010)
The Bilateral Accessory, model 1010, is an overhead pulley exerciser designed to work on flexion/extension patterns, bilateral activity, gross motor planning and vestibular balance for persons with physical handicaps. It is meant to be used with the Southpaw Bolster Swing (see separate entry) for clients of all ages. It can also be adapted to most other Southpaw suspended equipment. The Bilateral Accessory comes with a rope, pulley, two adjustable handles and a special snap. GUARANTEE: One full
Biocar Rolo
The Biocar Rolo is a crawler for children 33 to 41 inches long. The child lies in a prone position and propels it with the use of hands on floor. It is designed to promote crawling and playing at floor level, and can be adapated to individual body dimensions and posture of the child, and fixation of the pelvis and feet. DIMENSIONS: Adjustable length 25 to 31 inches long. Width 16 inches. Adjustable height from floor 5 to 6 inches. WEIGHT: 10 pounds.
Birthday Party Cake Kit (Model 1202)
The Birthday Party Cake Kit, model 1202, is an educational toy designed for use with children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. This kit features cake slices with candles numbered one through five for counting. As each cake piece is put in to place, a red light shines on the center candle. When all slices are in place, multi-colored lights blink and "Happy Birthday" (sung by children) plays. The kit includes a five-piece cake, five numbered candles, five plates, a play camera, thre
Black Magic
The Black Magic is a child bath seat designed for use with children with physical disabilities. This device features a mesh seat which can be lowered into the tub and raised to the top of the tub using a manual lever. The frame rests on the edges of the tub and can be mounted and removed from a standard tub without permanent fixtures. Positioning straps are standard. DIMENSIONS: The maximum user height is 27 inches. CAPACITY: 65 pounds.
Blick Egg Handled Brushes
The Blick Egg Handled Brushes are paint brushes with large handles designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. These brushes have high-quality multi-diameter Golden Nylon hairs with the feel and appearance of sable. The hairs are set in an egg-shaped ergonomic handle. One side of the handle is flat to prevent rolling and to keep the brush head off of the table surface when not in use. When used with watercolor, oil paint, fluid acrylic or any other fluid medium, the
Blob Cd For Windows
Blob CD for Windows is a cause and effect training program designed use by children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program teaches the use of a switch or touchscreen and is a first introduction to computers and switches that features bright, clear graphics, animation, and sound to help switch users to develop their switching and cognitive skills. It can be operated with one or two switches or with a joystick, fire b
Blob for Windows
Blob for Windows is an animated cause and effect software program design for use by children with cerebral palsy, limited physical mobility, cognitive impairments or developmental delays. The games contain colorful characters, 3D graphics and music. They encourage the development of switch skills and teach keyboard access. The software can be accessed with a touch monitor, mouse or keyboard.
Block-N-Step
The Block-N-Step is a pediatric therapy mat designed to provide pre-walking activities for children. With a velcro-locking system, the mat can also be converted into a square crawling tube. The mat itself consists of four squared blocks. DIMENSIONS: The square blocks are 24 inches wide and 4 inches thick. COLORS: The sqaure blocks are either yellow, red, blue or green.
Blocks In Motion
Blocks In Motion is a perceptual training program designed to offer an opportunity to create animated pictures from shapes and colors for persons with cognitive disabilities. This computer program can help to build a variety of skills: (1) creative thinking; (2) manipulation; (3) cause and effect; (4) problem solving; (5) spatial relations; and (6) analytical thinking. It is constructed with manipulative building blocks (circles, squares, triangles and many others) displayed at the top of the sc
Blood Buddy
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a child-friendly glucose meter for children with diabetes or other blood-sugar related conditions. For adults with diabetes, checking blood glucose levels up to 10 times a day can be bothersome, but for children the painful finger pricking can be especially difficult. The Blood Buddy is designed to make glucose testing a little easier for children. The testing device takes the form of a whimsical character that appears to "chomp" on the
Blow Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch activated by blowing on an index card attached to a battery device, intended to help a child develop breath control and blowing skills. This switch is made with a metal bandaid box, 3/16 inch wood dowel, two large paper clips, 12 inches of 24 gauge stranded wire, four inches of 2 conductor 22 gauge stranded wire and two index cards. Provides instructions and diagrams on cutting slots and holes in the box, soldering wire to the paper clips, and a
Blow Toys Kit
The Blow Toys Kit is an oral motor planning activity kit designed for use with children with speech, breathing, and oral motor disabilities. This set includes a bear bubble toy, two silent blow toys, and one blow toy with sound to encourage prolonged blowing. Respiratory demands range from medium to difficult.
Blue Wave Bathing System (Models E451, E452 & E453)
The Blue Wave Bathing System, models E451, E452 and E453, is a child's bath seat designed for use with children with physical disabilities. This chair supports the child in a sitting or reclining position at a height convenient for bathing with no obstructions for the caregiver. The unit consists of a detachable, adjustable seat and a stand to raise the seat further above the tub floor. The seat features two types of upholstery a soft, sturdy polyester knit or the standard vinyl-covered polyeste
Blue Wave Toileting System (Models E806 & E808)
The Blue Wave Toileting System, models E806 and E808, is a height adjustable commode system designed for use by children and small adults with mobility disabilities. The system is available in small basic and complete models and large basic and complete systems. The basic systems include the seat, a deflector, armrests, a hip strap, and a mounting bar. The complete systems include the same items as the basic system, plus and a back rest with chest strap and head blocks, anterior support (tray),
Bluebee Pals Talking Interactive Plush
The Bluebee Pals Talking Interactive Plush is a talking educational learning tool to provide a custom experience that promotes physical interaction, learning, and fun to help children with disabilites learn. It connects to all IOS and Android Devices and it compatible with all Apps: educational, storybook, music, Youtube, and speech therapy (including AAC). It provides endless entertainment and education for all mainstream and special needs children. Patented technology allows Bluebee’s mouth an
Bluebird Ii
Bluebird II is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication, speech, or cognitive disabilities. This device has 10 communication overlays, each with 24 buttons in a 6 by 4 configuration. Messages are digitally recorded (up to six hours total) and stored on a 256 megabyte memory card. Recorded messages are played by pressing the corresponding button on the overlay or by using a connected switch for one or two switch auditory scanning. Four jacks are provided
Blues Clues Stacking Blue (Model 96756)
Blues Clues Stacking Blue is a wooden stacking puzzle with large pieces designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Based on the character from the popular children's television program, this three-dimensional puzzle enables children to take Blue apart and put her back together by plugging pegs on the large pieces into the proper holes.
Board Bug Advanced Baby and Child Monitor
The Board Bug Advanced Baby and Child Monitor is designed for use by caregivers who may be hard of hearing. It consists of two lightweight portable units that can be worn by parent and child. It provides monitoring of a baby or child through the various stages of growth and is designed to alert parents if a baby is crying or a toddler has wandered off out of range.
Board For Securing Paper When Writing.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prevents paper from moving while writing. Plywood board with two metal strips with an attached spring to serve as clips to hold the paper in position. A wooden guard is mounted horizontally to prevent the child's hand from striking the spring mechanism. Diagram included. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking, Assembly. AUTHOR: Bureau of Handicapped Children, Dir of Pupil Personnel Services TITLE: Teaching Aids for Children with Cerebral Palsy. REF: Book: State
Boardmaker Symbol Addendum Libraries (1998, 2000, 2002, & 2004 Editions)
Boardmaker Addendum Libraries are a symbolic language picture creation programs designed for use with Boardmaker (see separate entry). These libraries were created in response to Boardmaker users' requests The 1998 Edition ncludes symbols for each of the 50 states, history symbols, animals, foods, entertainment, people, descriptive words, and more. The 2000 Library contains more than 1,300 symbols, including public signs, country symbols, and country flags. The 2002 Library has more than 1,200 s
Boat And Car.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple table top toys for a child to drive or sail on a table top. Intended to encourage fine manual dexterity and rational play. Can be used in counting and matching games. Instructions for making simple toys using offcuts of 1 by 2 inch wood stock, wooden clothes pegs, lollipop sticks and scraps of felt. The clothes pegs are cut down to make people who can ride in the boat or car. Briefly discusses use of the toys. Includes drawings and photographs.
Body Buddy
-DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To aid children and adults with blindness and low vision in learning to use a long white cane safely and correctly. One of the most important things to learn is to keep the cane in front of the body, a difficult skill to master because the natural tendency is for the dominant arm to drop to the side of the body, causing an awkward swing with reduced protection from obstacles. The article describes a soft pillow that is carried by prssing it between the body a
Body Keyboarding
Body Keyboarding is an educational game designed to teach the computer keyboard layout to children cognitive or physical disabilities. It also helps students develop skills in hopping, jumping, spatial awareness, form constancy, auditory and visual memory, directionality, laterality, and discrimination. Players engage in a variety of gross-motor activities using a large color-coded floor mat and four sets of activity cards. All activities can be modified to meet a wide range of ability levels an
Body Part Cards
Body Part Cards are photo cards designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 32 cards can be used for reading skill development, to learn body part identification, or for communication and provides clear full-color photographs of children pointing to a body part such as an ear, the chin, the chest, etc.. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 5 inches.
Body Pillow
The Body Pillow is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children or adults with cognitive, neurological, or emotional disabilities. Used for positioning, calming, or stimulating, this large, beanbag-style pillow is made of soft-filled heavy-duty vinyl and accommodates one or two children or adults. A built-in patented vibroacoustic speaker system provides tactile stimulation, enabling users to feel music as well as hear it for a full-body experience of sound and vibration. T
Body Roll Massager
The Body Roll Massager is designed for use with children with sensory and neurological disabilities. This soft plastic roll is covered in more than 300 rounded "needles" to provide concentrated area coverage. This device can be used to assist children to map a correct body image, to find their bodies in space, or to help reduce tactile defensiveness. DIMENSIONS (DxL): 2.5 x 5.25 inches.
Body Support Wedge (Model 9Ffbw)
The Body Support Wedge, model 9FFBW, is a positioning wedge designed for use with children with severe physical or neurological disabilities. This covered foam wedge provides full body support at 15 degrees. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 12.5 x 36 x 42 inches.
Bolly Balls
Bolly Balls are finger and eye hand coordination exercisers designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor, or neurological disabilities. These suction balls stick to each other, a tabletop, a large peanut, or a therapy ball using a pinching motion to create figures, designs, and patterns. The set includes plain balls, balls with faces, and suction bases for additional stability. The activity develops eye-hand coordination and increased hand strength and proprioceptive feedback
Bolster Chairs (Models B3, B3C, B3Ccs, B4, B4C, & B4Ccs)
Bolster Chairs, models B3 through B4CCS, are adjustable chairs with attached desks for children with neurological or severe physical disabilities up to 48 inches tall. The B3 Series is intended for children two to six years of age up to 42 inches tall. The B4 Series is designed for children five to eleven years old up to 48 inches tall. FEATURES: Models B3CCS and B4CCS have casters, an anterior support, and adjustable lateral supports. Models B3C and B4C have 4-inch swivel locking casters. Stand
Boo-Boo Pac
The boo-boo PAC is a reusable cold pack designed for pediatric use. These packs are shaped like a teddy bear and have a teddy bear's face printed on them. The cold packs have a flexible vinyl covering and are filled with non-toxic silica gel that delivers up to 30 minutes of soothing relief of acute pain, swelling, and fever. The packs conform to any body contour. DIMESIONS: 5 inches in height. COLOR: Blue and fluorescent green
Book Talker (Model 1506)
The Book Talker, model 1506, is a switch operated direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. This device features a 16- position flat switch array that can be placed inside the back of a book, allowing the user to record readings. The user can place a marking sticker on any page over one of the segments on the switch, push the marker and the recording begins. The device features seven different levels and can play from one to sixteen messages. The
Books From The Braille Institute Press
Books from the Braille Institute Press are braille books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. A wide range of titles are available for both children and adults, including titles for preschool children through young adult readers, textbooks for kindergarten through grade 12, books for college preparation, beginner braille books for adults, and recreational reading for adults. Over 1,100 children's titles are available, including both popular and classic fiction, biogr
Books On Cd-Rom
Books on CD-ROM are digital book libraries designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each CD-ROM library contains hundreds of titles in unencrypted electronic text format. Most titles date from before 1920 and are out of copyright. The books are readable with a wide variety of voice output and large print devices and software, so readers can control type size, font, and other characteristics of presentation to suit their needs and tastes. The plain text books on these CD-
Bookworm
The AbleNet Bookworm Literacy Tool is a voice output reading machine designed for use by children with cognitive, severe physical, or vision disabilities. To use the unit, which works with most books and worksheets, the reading material is clipped to the BookWorm unit and the book is adapted with the included stickers and page detectors. Each page is recorded on the included memory module. Reading is activated by pressing the activation area or using the attached single switch (switch not includ
Boomerang Helmet
The Boomerang Helmet is a protective helmet designed to provide head protection for infants and toddlers with balance or mobility disabilities. The helmet features an extended coverage EPS foam liner with Tight-Fit Microshell, PinchGuard buckle, a foam visor, eight air vents and colorful graphics. SIZES: Fits head circumferences ranging from 18.5 inches to 19.75 inches when measured around the head 1 inch above the eyebrows. WEIGHT: 9 ounces. COLOR: Blue Trucks, Red Elephant Baseball, or Pink Ra
Boppa
The Boppa is a float swimming aid designed for use by children and adults with physical disabilities. Made of soft, puncture-proof Airex, this horeshoe-shaped flotation aid fits around the neck and extends below the waist in front. Two straps buckle just below the chest and at the waist to secure the device. SIZES: Infant (ages 0-2), child, adult, and extra-large adult. COLOR: The infant girl's model is neon pink. The infant boy's model, the kid's model, and the adult models are yellow.
Boppy
Boppy is a body positioner designed to provide support for infants in a prone or suppine position and to provide support while sitting for young children.The C-shaped padded, cushion style support features an opening to cradle an infant or to fit around a child's hips. Two of these cushions may be stacked for support while sitting. OPTIONS: Cotton slipcover. COLOR: The pillow is white. The slipcover is available in blue with bees or pistachio dots.
Boppy Bibs
Boppy Bibs are designed for children with upper extremity and eating disabilities. These absorbent cotton bibs provide extra wide coverage and feature Velcro closure at the neck. COLOR: Assorted bright patterns.
Bottoms Up Pelvic Spinal Posture Seat
Contoured seat to relieve back, hip, leg pain and sitting fatigue, prevent slumping, slouching and pressure on the trochanters. Can be used in cars, wheelchairs, hi-chair, home and office furniture. Widths 16, 18, 20 and 22 inches. Infant and junior models available.
Bouncing Chairs - Three Sizes
Bouncing Net Swing
The Bouncing Net Swing is designed for use by children with physical and neurological disabilities. The Bouncing Net Swing adds a component of proprioceptive input to your therapeutic activity. Connect the swing with a heavy duty rotational device and enjoy all the benefits of rotational therapy with an added "boing" effect.
Bouncing Platform Swing
The Bouncing Platform Swing is designed for use by children with physical and neurological disabilities, and can be used for proprioceptive input. It features bounce bands at the point of suspension. This swing also lets kids bounce, allowing for a fuller sensory experience.? Connect the swing with a heavy duty rotational device and enjoy all the benefits of rotational therapy with an added "boing" effect.
Box Bed
The Box Bed is designed for children and adults with respiratory or other illnesses that may require a positional tilt during rest. The compact size and efficient raising and lowering system make it suitable for use within a home, hospital or nursing environment. The electric raising and lowering system ensures less strain on the parent or caregiver. The bed may be fixed at any desired height.
Boys Restroom Ada Sign & Girls Restroom Ada Sign
The Girls Restroom ADA Sign and Boys Restroom ADA Sign are braille signs designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Each sign is made of high impact styrene with a non-glare surface, and can be used outdoors or indoors. Each sign features a pictogram of a boy or a girl with the word "BOYS" or "GIRLS" in sans serif lettering and Braille. Each sign comes with double-faced adhesive tape on back for mounting. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 6 inches. Signs are 1/8 inch thick with 0.
Boys' Seamless Boxer Briefs
SmartKnitKIDS SeamlessUNDIES™ are perfect for kids with sensory processing disorder or sensitive skin. The patent-pending form-fitting design of SmartKnitKIDS SeamlessUNDIES™ ensures that they fit without wrinkling or bunching. It is made out of Polyester/Lycra. The top and leg openings of SmartKnitKIDS SeamlesUNDIES™ are also elastic band-free, which helps prevent indentations on the legs and waist.
Bpi Rehab Support System (Models Gbp105, Gbp205, Gbp305 & Gbp405)
The BPI (Brachial Plexus Injury) Rehab Support System is a hemiplegic shoulder subluxation support and kyphosis orthosis designed for use by children and adults of short stature who have postural, scapular, shoulder, elbow, and forearm misalignments due to neonatal brachial plexus injury or other conditions. This support system is a tanktop-style garment that extends over the torso, and it has a pelvic anchor to prevent it from riding up. One or more postural alignment straps that attach with V
Braille Books From The Braille Superstore
Braille Books from the Braille Superstore are braille books designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. Over 500 books for children are available, including books by Dr. Seuss, Margaret Wise Brown, Eric Carle, and Robert Munsch; books about Madeline, Curious George, the Berenstain Bears, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Franklin the Turtle, Mr. Gumpy, and the tiny town of Chewandswallow; Mother Goose nursery rhymes; and classic fairy tales. Books for older children include
Braille & Tactile Overlays For Intellikeys (Model H-38)
Braille & Tactile Overlays for Intellikeys, model H-38, are braille keytop overlays designed to enable children who are blind to access Intellikeys (not included; see entry). The set includes two sets of the six standard Intellikeys overlays in tactile format, with one set in Grade One Braille and one set in raised large print. Each overlay is bar coded for communication with Intellikeys, so no additional sending software is required.
Braille Basics Series For Teens And Adults
The Braille Basics Series for Teens and Adults is a braille training program designed for use by adults and students age fourteen and over who are blind or have low vision. Sold as a set or individually, the series consists of two courseware packages designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). The two packages are Braille Basics 1 For Teens and Adults: Introduction to Braille, and Braille Basics 2 for Teens and Adults: Learning the Braille Alphabet. Bot
Braille Books From The Louis Braille Center
Braille Books from the Louis Braille Center are braille books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Titles include biographies of Louis Braille, resources for learning braille, the writings of Helen Keller, books of wisdom and inspiration, poetry, books of quotations, and books for children and teens. Books for children and teens include fables, fairy tales, and legends; Christmas books; poetry, riddles, and jokes; fiction by A.A. Milne, Beatrix Potter, Laura Numeroff
Braille Contraction Sheets (Models 5-35960-00 & 7-35960-00)
Braille Contraction Sheets are pamphlets designed for use in teaching braille to individuals who are blind or have low vision. These pamphlets contain many of the common Grade 2 braille units, including contractions, word signs, short-form words, punctuation, and composition signs. OPTIONS: Available in braille (5-35960-00) or print (7-35960-00).
Braille Is Beautiful Curriculum Set
The Braille is Beautiful Curriculum Set is designed to promote braille literacy and awareness of Braille among students who are blind or have low vision as well as others in the 4th through 6th grades. It suggests a variety of learning formats including full group discussion, small work groups, fact sheets, quizzes, interactive games, and applied projects. This curriculum set includes a course discussion guide, a service learning guidebook, six slates and styluses, 30 Braille workbooks, six deck
Braille Is Beautiful Video Set
The Braille is Beautiful Video Set is a braille instruction kit designed to promote braille literacy and general awareness of Braille among students who are blind or have low vision, as well as others in the 4th through 6th grades, and their teachers and parents. This instructional set includes two videos about Braille, "Jake and the Secret Code" and "That the Blind May Read." It also includes a course instruction guide, a Braille slate and stylus for Braille writing demonstrations, and a Braill
Braille Literacy Curriculum
The Braille Literacy Curriculum, by Diane P. Wormsley, is a manual for teaching braille to students who are blind or have low vision. This manual supports the goals of the National Agenda for the Education of Children and Youths with Visual Impairments, Including Those with Multiple Disabilities. It emphasizes outcomes, presents strategies for incorporating braille into the total curriculum, and provides resources, references, and tips and techniques for making braille come alive for the student
Braille Literacy: A Functional Approach
Braille Literacy: A Functional Approach, by Diane P. Wormsley with contributions by Frances Mary D'Andrea, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of individuals who are blind or have low vision and cognitive disabilities. The book is a practical resource for teachers of students challenged by learning braille through traditional methods because of additional physical or cognitive disabilities, the inability to speak English well, or difficulty in making the transition from
Braille Magnetic Letters
The Braille Magnetic Letters is designed for use by children and adults who are blind or have low vision. The braille device includes 26 solid-plastic letters - one for each letter of the alphabet. Each magnetic piece is over an inch tall; has a sturdy magnet embedded in the back; and has the corresponding Braille dots embossed on the front. Now blind and sighted people can reinforce Braille skills and practice spelling out words together by sticking the letters onto a refrigerator; filing cabin
Braille Magnetic Numbers
The Braille Magnetic Numbers is designed for use by children and adults who are blind or have low vision. The device includes a 26-piece set; though; is that there aren't just the numbers from 0 through 9 with Braille on them. Also included is a second set of numbers; a third 0; as well as the standard math signs: + (Plus); - (Minus); * (Multiplied By); / (Divided By); and = (Equals). Each solid-plastic magnetic tile stands over an inch high; and is not only shaped into the print number or math
Braille Series
The Braille Series is a Braille reading tutorial program designed for teaching braille to students who are blind or have low vision. The set includes a set of three textbooks, with Book 1 covering Grade 1 braille, Book 2 covering Grade 2 braille, and Book 3 covering advanced Grade 2 braille. OPTIONS: Each volume is available in a Braille version and a print version for sighted teachers or parents.
Braille Trail: An Activity Book
The Braille Trail: An Activity Book, by Frances Mary D'Andrea and Anna M. Swenson, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision. The book provides an introduction to braille with games, graphics, activities, and information on braille, assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired and are by readers of braille, and the biographies of Helen Keller and Louis Braille. The book is based on the Braille Bug, which i
Braille World Atlas (Model 5-06000-00)
The Braille World Atlas, model 5-06000-00, is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This one-volume atlas has 37 maps with descriptions, including maps of the solar system, the seasons, continents, oceans, countries, and the regions and states of the United States.
Brain Quest Braille / Large Type Edition (Models 6-17000-00, 6-17001-00 6-17002-00 & 6-17003-00,
Brain Quest Braille/Large Type Edition is a braille and large print educational game designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. Four braille/large print editions of this quiz game are available, with 1,000 questions in the areas of Science (model 6-17000-00), American History (model 6-17001-00), English (model 6-17002-00), and Geography (model 6-17003-00). Each model includes a deck of cards with questions and answers, and a score card set consisting of two reusable, brightly
Brass Tone Canopy Crib
The Round Brass Crib is a circle bed designed for use with infants with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Designed to promote infant safety and provide an unrestricted view for the developing child, this brass crib offers easier child access to parents and eliminates the dangers of sharp corners found on standard cribs. The crib has clear brass rope spindles, drop-side access, and a fluted dome assembly and includes a high-density foam mattress. OPTIONS: Bedding and linens watterproof p
Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer (Model 4520)
The Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer, model IRT 4520, is a tympanic thermometer designed for home use. This digital thermometer measures body temperature within seconds. When measurement is complete, a light goes on and the thermometer beeps. Results are shown on a liquid crystal display (LCD). Temperatures can be measured in a range of 34 to 42.2 degrees Centigrade or 93.2 to 108.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Other features include a soft, flexible tip; auto turn-off after one minute; and an 8-temperat
Bric-a-Brac: Basic Skills
The Bric-a-Brac is a computer software program of basic skills designed for children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cognitive and learning disabilities. This single CD, Basic Skills compilation, includes four titles - Matching, Sorting, Thinking and Identifying. This program is switch accessible and comes equipped with a teacher’s section.
Bric-a-Brac: Identifying
Bric-a-Brac: Identifying is a computer software program of basic skills designed for children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cognitive and learning disabilities. This program is designed to improving the user’s visual perceptual skills while finding clothes of a certain color and animals with spots, stripes and shells. Players can guess what is hiding behind the frosted window and look for images based on numbers and initial letters. This title is switch and touch
Bric-a-Brac: Matching
Bric-a-Brac: Matching is a computer software program of basic skills designed for children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cognitive and learning disabilities. This single CD, Basic Skills compilation, includes four titles - Matching, Sorting, Thinking and Identifying. This program is switch accessible and comes equipped with a teacher’s section. The user can practice matching two halves of an image, matching an object with its shadow, matching pairs, matching lett
Bric-a-Brac: Sorting
Bric-a-Brac: Sorting is a computer software program of basic skills designed for children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cognitive and learning disabilities. This program is designed to strengthen the users thinking and logic skills. The player must sort images into groups and with themes covering food, indoors & outdoors, animals, shapes, numbers and colors. This title is switch and touch-screen compatible.
Bric-a-Brac: Thinking
Bric-a-Brac: Thinking is a computer software program of basic skills designed for children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cognitive and learning disabilities. This program is designed to strengthen critical thinking skills. Players have to think carefully to find images that are the opposite to each other, find images that go together, find objects for a task and think about images related to color and time. This title is switch and touch-screen compatible.
Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory Of Basic Skills - Student Braille Edition (Model 5-00000-00)
The Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills - Student Braille Edition, model 5-00000-00, is a braille assessment evaluation test designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This is a braille version of the Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills (Green), Revised 1999, a criterion-referenced inventory designed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of children from pre-kindergarten through grade nine in selected skills areas. The skill ar
Brigance Diagnostic Inventory Of Early Development - Aph Tactile Supplement (Model 5-17681-00)
The Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development - APH Tactile Supplement, model 5-17681-00, is a set of braille and tactile test materials designed to make the Brigance Diagnostic Inventory (Yellow), Revised 1991, an assessment evaluation test, accessible to children who are blind or have low vision. The Brigance Diagnostic Inventory (Yellow), Revised 1991, is a criterion-referenced, self-directed inventory designed to assess the level of mastery of selected skills in children from birth
Brigance Inventory Of Early Development–Ii (Ied–Ii)
The Brigance Inventory of Early Development–II (IED–II) is an early childhood assessment designed for use by children with developmental delays. The inventory serves as both a diagnostic instrument and a criterion-referenced classroom assessment. Features include normed and standardized options for key skill areas; social-emotional assessments; and functional skills sequences for assessing incremental gains. The inventory can be used to identify developmental age, pinpoint learning problems, mon
Bright Box
The Bright Box is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury and low vision. This switch has a large-display visual cue that is activated when the user presses the top surface of the switch. The switch can be used to activate communication devices, mouse interfaces, or switch-adapted toys with standard 1/8-inch jacks. The visual display can be used as a visual cue to aid in locating the device for persons with low vis
Bright Field Magnifiers (Models 1420 To 1422, 1425, 1435, 1436)
Bright Field magnifiers, models 1420, 1421, 1422, 1425, 1435 and 1436, are magnifiers designed to look like a paper weight for individuals who have low vision. They provide distortion free magnification and have calculated light guidance that directs all possible illumination onto the object. This provides a brighter field of view without an additional light source. The lenses for all models are made of optical quality glass and provide 2x magnification. The rims are matte edge except model 1421
Bright Red Switch, The (Model 262)
The Bright Red Switch, model 262, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Pressing gently on the surface of the switch rewards the user with lights and vibration. Plugging the switch into a switch-adapted toy or appliance causes the device to be activated when the switch surface is pressed.
Bright Sights: Learning To See Kit (Model 1-08130-00)
Bright Sights: Learning to See Kit, model 1-08130-00, is a visual stimulation and visual training activity designed for use by children with low vision. It contains fluorescent materials designed to stimulate residual vision and develop visual efficiency in young visually handicapped and multihandicapped children. The materials are graded in 2 levels: Sensory Level is a set of fluorescent materials designed to stimulate a child's initial visual interest and to help them develop visual discrimina
Brilliant Lights Ball (Model 2047)
The Brilliant Lights Ball, model 2047, is a sensory integration activity designed for children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. This light and sound effects ball features a single button, a single lever, and a plastic body that can be moved around like a roly-poly. If children turn the lever, lights rotate in a circular pattern. If they push the button, fun laughter and more light effects entertain them. Four different activities and two different sound and light
Brilliant Lights Busy Board (Model 2048)
The Brilliant Lights Busy Board, model 2048, is a sensory integration activity designed for children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. This activity board features a plastic base in the shape of a cross with two horizontal levers and one vertical lever. Each lever, similar in appearance to a small gum ball, can be pushed up or down to operate and control twelve different combinations of lights and sounds. When a child activates one or more of them at any given time
Brilliant Lights Phone (Model 2046)
The Brilliant Lights Phone, model 2046, is an educational toy designed for use by babies with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This telephone encourages telephone role play. A baby simply presses a button, speaks, and the phone plays back the baby's voice. Babies can also activate four different sounds randomly with the push of a button. Features include a large plastic handset,"record" and "answer" buttons, and ringing sounds. POWER: Uses three triple-A batteries (not includ
Brix
Brix is a manual child's wheelchair and stroller designed for use by children with lower extremity disabilities, mobility disabilities, and spinal cord injury. FRAME: The frame includes a support roll for safety and an adjustable bow handle that can be used to push the stroller. WHEELS: Comes with a front wheel fork and transparent wheel protector. The hubcab features colorful embossed animals and dolphins.
Bronco Walker
The Bronco Walker is a child walker designed for outdoor use. This walker features a wide, stable base with four widely-spaced smooth-running wheels with large outdoor tires. Each wheel has brakes and directional stabilizers for safety. Other features include a removable back support, padded lateral supports, a handrest bar, padded armrests and handles, padded lateral supports, and an attendant handle. The unit disassembles for transport and storage. SIZES: Size 0 for children ages 0 to 3, size
Brookfield
The Brookfield is designed for children 2 years and older who require moderate levels of postural support when seated. It can be used in daycare, school and home environments. The Brookfield has a molded back, which promotes central alignment and gives additional support while the child is seated. Its seat height and depth can also be adjusted. As an additional feature, the back can be adjusted in height. The Brookfield comes complete with a molded back, contoured seat, pelvic strap and heigh
Brush And Touch Stimulation Set
The Brush And Touch Stimulation Set is a tactile discrimination training kit designed for use by individuals with cognitive, vision, or neurological disabilities. Designed to offer a range of tactile experiences, the set includes a soft massage mitt, barbershop shaving brush, two big-tooth foam combs, a long-nub massage brush, a curved-handle brush, a genuine Florida sponge, a lava stone and two loofa pads.
Bubble Bear
The Bubble Bear is a respiratory training activity designed for use with children with breathing, speech, or oral motor disabilities. Squeezing the belly of this plastic bear causes a plastic bubble wand to pop out of the bear's hat to create cascades of bubbles, encouraging breathing control and oral motor activities.
Bubble Blowers (Models 4535, 4537, & 4539)
The Bubble Blowers, model 4535, 4539 and 4537, are switch-activated toys designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Activate an attached capability switch (not included) and thousands of bubbles are blown by familiar characters. Model 4535 is Dora the Explorer and her friend Diego and model 4539 is sponge Bob. Model 4537 (shown)is Ni Hao and Kai Lan. Included are a special character bubble wand and four ounces of bubble solution. Thes
Bubble Busy Box (Model 2200)
The Bubble Busy Box, model 2200, is a sensory busy box designed to provide stimulation and recreation for children with physical, cognitive, neurological, or visual disabilities. The Bubble Busy Box is a large dome-shaped busy box offering music, a vibrator, and lights at the slightest push of the buttons or tug on the ball pull switch. This toy aids in developing eye-hand coordination, fine motor skills and gross arm movements. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries. DIMENSIONS: 10.5 x 5.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1
Bubble Horn
The Bubble Horn is a respiratory training activity designed for use with children with breathing, speech, or oral motor disabilities. This large, colorful, horn-shaped toy is equipped with multiple bubble wands, encouraging breathing control and oral motor activities. A dipping tray and 2 ounces of bubbles are included.
Bubble Tube Cuddle Cushion
Bubble Tube Cuddle Cushion is a wrap-around cushion that offers up-close relaxation for children with autism, emotional disabilities and sensory processing disorders. It is a large beanbag cushion that wraps around Bubble Tubes for up-close appreciation of vibrations, colored bubbles and sounds. The Bubble Tube Cuddle Cushion is upholstered in tough, washable white vinyl upholstery. Bubble tube not included.
Bubbles
Bubbles is a combination touch switch and motion detection switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This dome-shaped switch can be used to operate any switch-adapted device and features adjustable sensitivity. The switch can be set to act as a touch-sensitive switch, activated by a light touch on the top or sides, or it can be set so that simply bringing the hand near the switch is sufficient for activation. DIMENSIONS: Three inches across.
Buckle Puzzle
The Buckle Puzzle is adressing activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities. This dressing-fastener tool is intended to help children ages four and up and adults develop the ability to manipulate a variety of clothing fasteners while building finger strength and motor planning skills. The puzzle features six assorted buckle fasteners joined together by brightly colored pieces of nylon webbing.
Buddy Bike Sport 30 Speed (BB104-AL-30.17)
The Buddy Bike Sport 30 is a tandem bicycle designed for use by able adults and children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The bicycle allows the rear rider to control the steering. This bike model includes a Shimano Deore M525 30 speed external gear system, our patented dual handlebar set up on the same stem, and Tektro IO disc brakes plus one Tektro caliper brake for the stoker to provide braking power for safety. An aluminum frame and single crown rigid fork provide a light ride while
Buddy Bike Sport 30 Speed (Model BB104-AL-30.16)
The Buddy Bike is a tandem bicycle designed for use by able adults and children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The bicycle allows the rear rider to control the steering. A child, who may not be able to ride the bicycle safely on his or her own or who does not have the strength to pedal alone, rides on the front seat. Buddy Bike Sport model BB104-AL-30.16 is enjoyed by cycling enthusiasts and Captains over 5'8". This tandem bicycle features an aluminum sport frame, a Shimano Deore 30 sp
Buddy Bike Sport Deluxe (Model BB104-AL-NU.17)
The Buddy Bike is a tandem bicycle designed for use by able adults and children with cognitive or physical disabilities, autism, down syndrome, sight impairment or other disabilities. The bicycle allows the rear rider to control the steering. A child, who may not be able to ride the bicycle safely on his or her own or who does not have the strength to pedal alone, rides on the front seat. Buddy Bike Sport Deluxe model BB104-AL-NU.17 is enjoyed by cycling enthusiasts and Captains over 5'8" and by
Buddy Bike Sport Deluxe (Model BB104-AL-NU.17)
The Buddy Bike Sport Deluxe (Model BB104-AL-NU.17) is designed for use by able adults and children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The bicycle allows the rear rider to control the steering. A child, who may not be able to ride the bicycle safely on his or her own or who does not have the strength to pedal alone, rides on the front seat. Buddy Bike Sport Deluxe model BB104-AL-NU.17 is enjoyed by cycling enthusiasts and Captains over 5'8" and by novice riders. This tandem bicycle features
Buddy Button Switches
Buddy Buttons are touch switches designed designed to provide computer accessibility or to activate toys and appliances for children who have physical and/or visual disabilities. These single switches are activated by pressing anywhere on the top surface: the force to activate around the edges, 3.5 ounces, almost half the force required in the center, 7.5 ounces. Two threaded inserts on the bottom of the switch to allow for secure mounting on the TASH Mighty Mount (see separate entry) or other m
Buddy Puppet
The Buddy Puppet is designed for use by children who have visual impairment, cognitive or sensory disabilities. The puppet features oversized eyes, various textures, highly contrasting colors with a variety of sensory focused interactions that will capture your child’s attention. The crinkle material that is used in Buddy Puppet’s paws, ears and vest will promote sensory exploration, cognitive development as well as communication skills.
Buffalo Tilt Table
The Buffalo Tilt Table is designed for therapeutic use with children and adults with mobility disabilities. This table can be used for prone or supine standing, as a tilt table for therapy, or for postural drainage. This unit features a steel frame with vinyl powdercoat finish, a solid wood body support covered in vinyl, trunk and head extensions, lateral supports, a back support, pommel, knee and heel supports, a tray, and a motorized assist, and casters for mobility.
Build 1
Build 1 is a control switch training program designed for use with children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Accessible with a mouse or IntelliKeys (see separate entry), the program teaches the use of a single switch while introducing the concept of sequencing. The program presents familiar scenes missing key elements; the click of the switch adds a new element. When the task is successfully completed, the user is rewarded with an animated sequence. The program offers multiple settings
Build a Drop
Build a Drop are designed for use by children with upper extremity strength and range of motion associated with arthritis, brachial plexus injury, or stroke. The light, chunky pieces are designed to allow users to work on improving their upper extremity range of motion, concentration, and mid-range control. The user can be creative and exercise motor planning skills as new constructions are built, fall and re-designed.
Build It
Build It is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with cognitive and visual disabilities. The program can be accessed using a mouse, a switch, or a keyboard and comes with a library of pictures to build. Each switch press, mouse click, or keystroke adds more of the picture and is accompanied by a playful sound. The program is customizable by adding additional pictures and sounds. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers equipped with Windows.
Build N' Balance Set
The Build N' Balance Set is designed to help children work on improving their balance, motor planning and coordination skill development. It comes complete with 10 interchangeable components to create multiple obstacle courses. Users can create inclines, declines, high surfaces (up to 9.5") and low surfaces (as low as 4") for children to navigate. The set includes: Build N' Balance Yellow Tops, Build N' Balance Red Tops and a Build N' Balance Blue Planks. DIMENSIONS: Build N' Balance Yellow Tops
Build-A-Sentence
Build-a-Sentence is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with developmental or learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, language disabilities, or hearing impairments, or adults with aphasia. This interactive program strengthens labelling of nouns, verbs, and objects and production of 2- and 3-part sentences. Features include graded levels of difficulty; use of high frequency everyday vocabulary; modification of vocabulary to suit user needs; practice nouns or pronouns
Buildability Software (Model Bu-07)
BuildAbility Software, model BU-07, is a lesson authoring progam designed for use by teachers of children with disabilities. With this authoring tool, teachers can create multimedia lessons and activities for reading, writing, math, and other curriculum topics, with drawings, pictures, text, video, and recorded sound. Files can be shared with other teachers and projects can be printed for off-computer use. Students can also use the software to create their own presentations. The program is touch
Building Blocks
The Building Blocks are large foam blocks designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Made of dense foam-filled, brightly-colored, non-toxic material, the blocks are lightweight and easy to hold. The printed blocks are available in castle, supermarket, and gas station sets and each set includes a zippered vinyl storage bag. The blocks are machine washable and dryer safe. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): A full base block is 8 x 4 x 4 inches.
Bulb Shaped Grips
The Bulb Shaped Grips are pencil holders designed for use by individuals with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. These bulb-shaped soft plastic grips slip on to any standard size pen or pencil and have three sides for finger placement. This design provides comfortable finger positioning and prevents the writing utensil from rolling. COLOR: Blue.
Bumpity Blocks
Bumpity Blocks are weighted foam blocks designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities. An alternative to classic blocks, the extra weight and unique texture help provide increased motor control, and the non-standard shapes help avoid self-stimulatory behavior and encourage creativity in building. Set includes eight interlocking pieces. The blocks are Latex-free and surface washable. A booklet is included with easy, medium, and challenging play options.
Buscot Babevac Cot
Buscot Babevac Cot is designed for use in the hospital environment for easy and safe evacuation of premature and new born babies in the event of fire or emergency. The Buscot Babevac Cot will carry up to three babies, depending on size and condition. Secure storage for small oxygen cylinder on the underside of the cot to allow manual ventilation of baby if required. (Cylinder not included). Adjustable shoulder straps enable the cot to be carried by one or two carriers. Flexible strong constructi
Busy Bee Pediatric Postural Walker (Models 2413, 2423, & 2433)
The Busy Bee Pediatric Postural Walker is an adjustable child's walker designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, neurological, or walking disabilities. This lightweight walker encourages active postural control during standing and walking. Its torsional stiffness provides objective and and subjective stability. The walker is equipped with height-adjustable handles and solid rubber wheels for indoor and outdoor use. Noise-free external locks on the rear wheels prevent inadverta
Busy Gear (Model 952)
The Busy Box, model 952, is a sensory busy box designed to provide visual and auditory stimulation for children with sensory, cognitive, or physical disabilities. Connect a capability switch (required but not included) and the brightly colored gears play music and entertain with a light show. The gears are interchangeable, enabling users to create their own designs. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches.
Butterfly Spinner (Model 403)
The Butterfly Spinner, model 403, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This traditional toy is activated by pressing an attached capability switch (not included) to create a swirling blend of colors and music while butterflies and ladybugs spin around. POWER: Uses 4 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 8.25 x 8.25 x 11 inches. WEIGHT: 2 pounds.
Button Click Switch (Model 775)
The Button Click Switch, model 775, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor, or neurological disabilities. This switch comnsists of a shallow square base with a large, round switch surface that activates with 40 grams of pressure. The unit is equipped with a quarter-inch plug. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 2.5 x 2.5 inches. COLOR: The base is blue and the button comes in a choice of blue, red, yellow, or white.
C Frame By Smirtwaite
The C Frame by Smirthwaite is a free standing suspension system for use with Smirtwaite’s sensory integration swing products for children with sensory integration disorders, physical and neurological disabilities. The Frame eliminates the need for permanent structural fixings, is easy to transport and assemble and is of modular construction. Made from tubular steel, it will support rigorous activity and can be fixed to the floor if required. The C Frame can be used with or without cushioned mat
C.l.a.s.s.
C.L.A.S.S. (Complete Language Approach to Social Skills) is a personal skills and safety awareness tutorial program designed for children who have cognitive or learning disabilities or autism. This program can be used to teach social skills and personal safety. The program's Ready-to-use Picture-Assisted Reading and Writing materials and activities provide repeated interactions with the concepts promoting internalization and generalization. This software has two separate units available for purc
C300 Corpus Junior
The C300 Corpus Junior is a powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxWxH): 34.5 x 24.25 x 39.15 inches. Minimum turning radius is 40 inches. The C300 Corpus Jr. has a ground clearance of 3 inches and independent suspension. The base frame is available in crystal blue, vintage wine, metallic green, purple ice and chili pepper red. Front anti-tippers are included. CONTROLS: Integrated programmable R
C400 Corpus Junior
The C400 Corpus Junior is a powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxWxH): 34 x 24 x 41.5 inches. Minimum turning radius is 45 inches. The C400 Corpus Jr. has a ground clearance of 2.8 inches and 4-wheel adjustable independent suspension. The base frame is available in crystal blue, vintage wine, extreme yellow, metallic green and black onyx. Back anti-tippers are included. CONTROLS: Integrated pr
C400 Vs Junior
The C400 VS Junior is a powered stand up wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. The C400 VS Jr. has both motorized propulsion and motorized standing. The user can move from a seated to a standing position with power assistance, and can drive the unit and move about in either a seated or standing position. FRAME (LxW): 40.5 x 24 inches. Rigid frame with push handles and a power standing unit designed into the
CacaMax
CacaMax is designed for a switch adapted toy designed for use by children with motor and cognitive delays associated with cerebral palsy, stroke or Angelman’s syndrome. Players feed CacaMax a couple of the little yellow bones then, using the switch adapted dog lead remote, take him for a walk, make him sit and bark. Use the remote to make him poop the bones and laugh at CacaMax trumping. Players can use the dust pan and brush to clean up afterwards.
Califone Mini Mice
The Califone Mini Mice are meant for children who are beginning to learn computer skills. Both the wide (KM100) and narrow (KM200) mice are ideal tools to engage students and inspire computer creativity with their bright colors. Roller button functioning and optical tracking ensure higher accuracy and ease of use to aid student productivity. Guaranteed for one million clicks and Windows compatible.
California Chariot
The California Chariot is a leg-propelled three wheel cycle designed for use by children ages six years of age and older with lower extremity disabilities. This cycle combines the movement of cycling with the propulsion of a skateboard, enabling use by children unable to perforn the rotational motion of pedaling. This cycle has a single front wheel, handle bars, and hand brakes similar to those found on a standard bicycle. Rather than sitting, the user stands with one foot on each of two skatebo
Call Buzzer
The Call Buzzer is a call signal designed to gain caregiver attention for individuals with disabilities who need to summon assistance. Depressing the plate on the top of the device causes a buzzer to sound. The device has a bright plate on a dark base for contrast to assist individuals with visual disabilities. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 8 inches.
Cam Belt (Model Es-300)
The Cam Belt, model ES-300, is a child belt restraint designed to fit the Equipment Shop's Cornerseat and Raised Cornerseat (see separate entries), but can also be used on chairs, tricycles, prone standers, and scooters. The one-piece belt is made of nylon with an automobile-style nylon buckle. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 40 x 2 inches.
Cam Belt With Grommets (Model Es-350)
The Cam Belt with Grommets, model ES-350, is a child belt restraint for pelvic stability. The two-piece belt is made of automotive seatbelt nylon and has a nylon buckle. The belt attaches with grommets to various therapeutic equipment and seating aids. The nuts, bolts, and washers required for installation are included. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 40 x 2 inches.
Camharness (Model 1086)
The CamHarness, model 1086, is a school bus seat restraint designed for use by children with cerebral palsy or severe physical disabilities. This portalble harness-style restraint secures around a bus seat equipped with standard lap-belts (not included). The lap-belt threads through the loops on the harness to secure the passenger. Up to three passengers can fit on a single seat. A chest clip is included. CAPACITY: 30 to 80 pounds.
Canning Lid Switch With Light.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Light can be turned on with the light pressure of hand on the jar lid. Simple switch to teach cause and effect. Device is constructed from mayonnaise jar lid that is regular mason size, wide mouth canning jar ring, spring from inside a large curler, plastic pill bottle with snap lid, 3 pieces of plastic coated wire, sturdy box turned upside down, 9 volt light bulb with socket, 9 volt battery, and 9 volt snap battery holder. COMMENTS: Good for visually
Canopy Enclosed Bed
The Canopy Enclosed Bed is an enclosed bed designed for use by children with autism, behavior disorders or sleep disorders such as sleepwalking that cause wandering. The bed's stainless steel frame includes two folding bed rails and four poles at the corners that support an upper section on which a full canopy is mounted. The frame and bed rails are padded. The mesh panels unzip on all four sides for complete access to the child. Locking zippers can be positioned where needed for the use of IV l
Card Chart Kit (Model 1-03550-00)
The Card Chart Kit, model 1-03550-00, is a braille flash card holder designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This product is designed to hold the 3.5 x 2 inch braille and large print flash cards sold by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), such as Expanded Dolch Word Cards, Grade 2 Braille Cards, and Math Drill Cards (see separate entries). The flash card holder is a chart board with holes for hanging and a corner cut for orientation. Up to five cards can be in
Cardboard Boxes For Use As Chairs.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cardboard boxes used as a seat and play surface for a young child with poor balance. Describes ways a cardboard box can be used as a chair, playpen, and practice areas for standing and walking. Illustration shows a box big enough for the child to sit in with legs outstretched, and another smaller box on its side inside the first box to provide a play surface. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R TITLE: Handling the Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home REF: New York: E
Care Chair Pediatric Shower Commode, Models 49212 And 49214
The Care Chair Pediatric Shower Commode (models 49212 and 49214) is a shower commode chair for children with a non-folding, stainless steel frame. Features include 5-inch casters with stainless steel ball bearings; multi-position reclining back with push handles; adjustable elevating legrests; adjustable head positioning wedge with Velcro closure; Velcro closure seat belt; removable arms; and a braking system that extends 4 rubber tipped legs to the floor (but does not lock casters). DIMENSIONS:
Care Steps
Soft slippers made of acrylic and stretch yarns, terry cloth construction. Non skid treads. Color coded for size identification. Also available in Care Steps II style which has a nonslip rubber sole. Sizes: Toddler (size 6 1/2 to 13), Children (size 9 to 13 and 1 to 2), Women (size 3 to 10) and Men (size 6 1/2 to 13). Care steps II available in: children's, men's and women's small, medium and large.
Cares Child Aviation Restraint
The CARES Child Aviation Restraint provides additional support for children with mild to moderate physical disabilities while travelling on an airplane. It can accommodate children from 22 to 75 pounds. The CARES can be used in any seat on the plane excluding the emergency exit rows. The CARES Child Aviation Restraint is a belt-and-buckle device that works with the seat belt on the airplane. The combination of the two provides the same level of safety as a car seat for your child. CARES comes c
Cargo Pants
The Cargo Pants are child's and adult's pants or slacks designed for wear by individuals who wear lower extremity orthotics. Made of 100 percent cotton, these pants feature an elastic waist, large inseams, and invisible zippers on the inside of each leg to accomodate orthotics. The adult sizes also have Velcro closure fly fronts. SIZES: Child's small, medium, large, and extra large, and adult's small, medium. large, and extra large. DIMENSIONS: The zippers extend 2 inches above the knee. COLOR:
Carnival Tube (Model 158)
The Carnival Tube, model 158, is a touch-activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or cognitive disabilities. A simple swipe at the mounted tube activates lights, music, and vibration. Multi-colored beads and lights cascade through the tube. The unit can also be used as a switch. It has a toggle switch which allows any of the rewards to be turned on or off. POWER: Uses 4 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 14 x 6.75 x 4.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1.75 pounds.
Carolina Curriculum For Infants And Toddlers With Special Needs & Carolina Curriculum For Preschoolers With Special Needs
The Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs and Carolina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs are assessment and intervention programs designed for use with young children from birth to five years of age who have mild to severe disabilities. This criterion-referenced system seamlessly links assessment and intervention in two age-specific volumes. The system helps users in home-, school-or center-based environments evaluate a child’s progress in five developmenta
Carousel Communicator (Model 429)
The Carousel Communicator, model 429, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The unit spins to enable the user to locate the desired message. The device offers seven messages on one level and with 37 seconds of recording time per switch. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded at the touch of a button. POWER: Uses four AA batteries (not included). OPTIONS: A set of 35 icon holders (Model 428-I - $29.95) that attach to the unit with Ve
Carpeted Double Scooter (Model Ap 245)
The Carpeted Double Scooter, model AP 245, is a scooter board designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities. This scooter board is made of plywood covered with padded carpeting, and has eight ball bearing casters. The double board can be separated into two smaller scooters by releasing a lock hitch. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 32 x 12 inches (double scooter); separate scooters are 16 x 12 inches. The board is 5/8 inches thick. COLOR: Boards are available in asso
Carpeted Double Scooter Board (Model Bk8154)
The Carpeted Double Scooter Board, model 8154 is a scooter board designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities. Constructed of solid plywood padded and covered with plush carpet, this double scooter facilitates optimal movement, providing excellent sensory stimulation. It also aids in the development of head and trunk control and arm strength in non-ambulatory children. The scooter can be separated by releasing the Sure-Lock hitch into two 12 inch by 1
Carpeted Scooterboard (Model 31717)
The Carpeted Scooterboard, model 31717, is designed primarily for use with children to encourage extension, provide vestibular stimulation, and promote head and upper trunk control. The unit is padded and carpeted, has chamfered corners, and includes 4 ball casters. DIMENSIONS: 12 x 16 inches. The casters are 2 inches in diameter. WARRANTY: The manufacturer warrants this product against defects in workmanship and materials for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Carrie Activity Base (Model Pc 4641C)
The Carrie Activity Base, model PC 4641C, is designed to elevate and add mobility to the Carrie Seat for peer interaction and activities. The base is designed for use with the Elementary and Pre-School Carrie Seats (see separate entry). Rear wheels allow for moving the seat around the immediate area.
Carrie Potty Seat (Models Pc 2771P & Pc 2771J)
The Carrie Potty Seat is a child commode designed to be positioned over a toilet or used as a free-standing unit. The shape of the commode maintains the user's legs in slight flexion and abduction to encourage bowel and bladder functions. Lateral supports and a tray help provide trunk stability. A built-in anti-thrust seat maintains pelvic positioning. The seat is made of Tumble Forms' high-density foam and covered with a flexible coating, making the Potty Seat washable, seamless, impervious to
Carrie Rover Stroller (Models 4642, 4643. 4644, & 4645)
The Carrie Rover Stroller is a seating system on a wheeled base designed to provide freedom and mobility while maintaining therapeutic support for children and small adults with physical disabilities. The removable seat is made of Tumble Forms modular cushions which are covered in a seamless, washable material that is impervious to body fluids and non-toxic. The anti-thrust seat stabilizes the pelvis while the seat back articulates 20 degrees to accommodate abnormal trunk tone. The seat may be u
Cassette Recorder
The Cassette Recorder is an adapted tape recorder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This full-function Panasonic tape recorder/player is adapted for single-switch use (switch not included). This device can be used with or without a switch and includes a 1/8th-inch jack. POWER: Uses four C batteries (not included)
Cassette Rotator Accessory
The Cassette Rotator Accessory is an accessory to the Cassette Rotator, designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder. The cassette rotator rotates 3-inch Effect Cassettes at 2 rpm. For the Solar 100 LED projector. Ships in 2 weeks.
Castor Cart
Vacuum formed ABS plastic base with 8-inch wheel on each side and a caster in the back. Back support is molded into base, with front extension for leg support in long-sitting position. Removable tubular steel push handle fits into receptacle at back of cart. Adjustable head support, pommel, chest belt and pad, seat and back cushions can be added. Child propels cart by pushing wheels. Low to floor for independent transfers. Seat belt attached to base. One size, for children 9 months to 4 years. B
Catalyst Spark
The Catalyst Spark is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. Elements of this wheelchair can be adjusted independently to accommodate the child's growth. FRAME (WxD): 10 to 16 x 12 to 18 inches, in 1-inch increments. The frame width is expandable up to 2 inches in 1-inch increments up to a maximum of 16 inches. Swing away front frame is standard; super low swing away frame is optional. Front fra
Caterpillar Tree.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child threads " caterpillars" through holes in a tree as a means to develop manual dexterity. Describes toy made of plywood, 12 by 18 inches, cut into the shape of a tree and painted. Holes of various sizes are drilled through it. The caterpillars are made with pieces of dowel to fit through the holes, and drilled in one end so brightly colored shoelaces can be glued in. Includes drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey,
Cause And Effect Amusement Park
Cause and Effect Amusement Park is a cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. It is designed to improve tracking ability of objects and increase the user's attention span. This program is made up of 16 activities with an amusement park theme: Ferris wheel, shoot the water in the clown's mouth, shooting gallery, knock over the cans with the baseball, popcorn machine, ray guns, dolphin show, bumper cars, car wash, motorcycle stunts, bowling, ri
Cause And Effect Cinema (Model 501)
Cause and Effect Cinema, model 501, is a simple cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Age appropriate for older as well as younger populations, this program is made up of 90 film clips covering 10 categories such as animals, musical instruments, vehicles, tools, sports, toys, appliances, etc. Each film clip lasts approximately three to seven seconds. When the switch is pressed the first time, the title of the clip is dis
Cause And Effect Factory
Cause and Effect Factory is a cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. Designed to improve tracking ability of objects and increase the user's attention span, it is made up of 12 segments with a factory and assembly line theme. This program is an age appropriate cause and effect program but can also be used with younger children for its sound and graphics. Pressing the switch will cause another part of the assembly line process to continue. A
Cause And Effect Sights And Sounds
Cause and Effect Sights and Sounds is a cause and effect training program designed to teach switch use for children with severe physical disabilities or cognitive disabilities. The program offers five musical themes (mellow, country, jazz, techno, and rock) with three colorful animated activities (flowers, fireworks, and lines and designs). Three separate switch modes teach momentary, timed, and latching switch activation. COMPATIBILITY:For use on IBM and compatible computers or Macintosh comput
Cause And Effect Training Program
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive or learning disabilities in learning cause and effect. Point to Pictures software by RJ Cooper & Associates (see entry) is customized by importing pictures and music specific to the student's interests. Parents were involved to help determine what the child's likes and dislikes are. MATERIALS: Point to Pictures and student-specific music and pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Computers. AUTHOR: Wise, L. TITLE: Assistive Technology I
CD Dots
DO IT YOURSELF
PURPOSE: To provide large braille dots for games, teaching activities, and bulletin boards. Use damaged, advertising, or obsolete CD disks for braille enhancement activities. Place disks on a sheet of black paper to enhance contrast and ask questions such as "How many letters can be made using only two dots?" or "How many letters can be made with four dots?" More advanced activities might include presenting a specific set of CD Dots and asking how many contractions can be made. Th
Cd Switch (Model 90)
The CD Switch, model 90, is a touch switch designed for use by teens with upper extremity disabilities. This age-appropriate switch has a blank CD-ROM on the surface that refracts light in a rainbow pattern. This low-profile switch requires 40 grams of pressure to activate.
Cd Walkman (Model 342)
The CD Walkman, model 342, is a portable adapted compact disc player designed for use by children and adults with severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Pushing a connected switch (not included) causes the CD to play; pushing the switch again turns the CD player off. This player is equipped with DBBS (dynamic base boost system), an AM/FM radio (the radio function is not switch-adapted) and a strong polycarbonate body. POWER: Uses two double-A batter
CellScope Oto (formerly known as Remotoscope)
CellScope Oto™ (formerly known as Remotoscope) is a smartphone otoscope system. A simple clip-on system converts a standard smartphone into a digital otoscope with data transmission that enables diagnosis by a remote physician. With high-quality imaging and the ubiquity of wireless communication, a smartphone otoscope presents a cost effective and medically sound solution.
Cerebra Special Needs Sledge
Cerebra Special Needs Sledge is designed for use by children in the snow when wheelchairs and buggies are not appropriate. The Cerebra special needs sledge offers a fully supportive seat on a traditional style sledge. It features a low center of gravity, a wide stance, and is be fitted with straps, armrests and a safety leash.
Cerebral Palsy Walker (Models 6533, 6532, & 6531)
Four legged wheeled base with 2 inch swivel casters on all legs. Rear legs also have skids to slow the movement. Forward handle bar and midline bar to prevent legs from crossing. Padded balance ring. Adult size (model 6533) height adjusts for persons 54 to 72 inches tall, base area 24 by 34 inches, balance ring height adjusts 34 to 50 inches, ring opening 12 by 15 inches. Junior size (model 6532) height adjusts for persons 48 to 58 inches tall, base area 21 by 34 inches, balance ring height adju
Chailley Cart
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a customized mobility cart for children with mobility disabilities such as spina bifida and hydrocephalus. This child is paralyzed from the waist down, and the only way she could move independently was to drag herself on her stomach across the ground. The Chailley Cart is designed as a mobility device for young children who cannot walk but have good upper body strength. The cart is made primarily of plywood. It has a winged back support and
Chair 4 Life
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a modular wheelchair that "grows" with the user allowing for independence over the lifespan. Through the United Kingdom's National Health Service, the Renfrew Group developed a new type of powered wheelchair with the Department of Health, as part of the Department's Innovation Health and Wealth program. Renfrew won a government contract to design a chair which maximizes the mobility and independence of children with disabilities as they
Chair And Ladder
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide practice in moving from sitting to standing. A plywood stool was mounted to a plywood base. In front of the stool, also on the base, is mounted a plywood ladder with hardwood rungs. The ladder is braced with barckets attached to the ladder and the base on the side away from the user. The user grasps the rungs of the ladder to pull himself to a standing position. DIMENSIONS: The ladder is 850 millimeters (mm) high. The rungs are 70 mm apart. TITLE: Happy Sea
Chair Balls (Models 1380, 1381 & 1382)
The Chair Ball, models 1380, 1381 and 1382, is a ball with feet designed to add a visual challenge when bounced and stability when used as a seat for individuals who are phyisically challenged. The prongs are convenient for clients who can not normally carry a ball and can be easily thrown with one hand so they are good for people with little motor contral or strength in their arms. The balls are made of heavy vinyl. DIMENSIONS: Available with the following diameters: 13, 21 and 25 inches. COLOR
Chair Raisers
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with multiple disabilities with access to an elevated cut-out table. The cruciform-shaped risers were made of 9-millimeter plywood and have vertical housings at each corner. The housings accommodate the full depth of the chair legs, but pine inserts were also made which can be dropped into the housing to further elevate the chair for taller children. DIMENSIONS: The vertical housings are 180 millimeters high. TITLE: Supporting Early Intervention. JO
Chair Which Provides Support
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child to play in a sandbox. A large plastic bucket in which pickles were delivered to a fast food restaurant was washed numerous times to remove the pickle odor and was then cut to form a seat with a high back and sides. The front half was cut away in the shape of a "W," with the front indentations supporting and positioning the child's legs. The cut edges were covered with rubber padding and the seat was fixed to a circular wooden base for stability. A fo
Chairries With Tray
The Chairries with Tray are positioning chairs designed for use by children with mobility and physical disabilities. Designed for play, feeding, and classroom activities, these stackable activity chairs are constructed of Baltic birch with rounded edges and corners. Features include a seat belt for secure seating and a detachable tray made of easy to clean vinyl. Six seat heights are available. DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): Size 1 is 5 x 7 x 11.75 inches. Size 2 is 7 x 7 x 11.75 inches. Size 3 is 9 x 7
Challenger Pediatric 1000
The Challenger Pediatric 1000 is a child's powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (HxLxW): 34 x 41 or 44.5 x 21.5 inches. Folding chrome-plated frame with anti-tipper. Folded dimensions (LxW) are 31 x 14 inches. CONTROLS: Integrated programmable controller. RWD: Rear wheel drive with a right angle gear motor. SEAT (LxW): 14 or 18 x 14 inches. The back height is 14.75 inches. Seat belt included. UPH
Challenger Pediatric 1200
The Challenger Pediatric 1200 is a powered wheelchair designed for use by children or small adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (HxLxW): 34 to 36 x 36 or 37 x 21 inches. Folding powder-coated frame with anti-tipper, available in sunshine yellow or jade green. Folded dimensions (LxW) are 35 x 15 inches. CONTROLS: Integrated programmable Integra joystick controller. RWD: Rear wheel drive with a direct drive motor. SEAT (LxW): 14 or 18 x
Chang Tactual Diagram Kit (Model 1-03130-00)
The Chang Tactual Diagram Kit, model 1-03130-00, is a tactile map skills training kit designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile aid enables teachers of orientation & mobility and other curricula to construct diagrams and maps using brightly colored plastic pieces that adhere to a dark felt board covered with hook and loop material. The kit includes flat geometric forms in 27 different shapes and sizes (104 total), a print instructoral guidebook, and a carryi
Chango Balance Paws
The Chango Balance Paws is a balance training device designed for use by individuals with balance or neurological devices. Intended to improve propioception and balance, this product can also be used for correcting muscle imbalance in the back and shoulders. Balance Paws consist of half spheres which are strapped to the soles of the user's shoes with neoprene straps with touch-fastener closures. They can be used while walking, standing, or during push-ups. DIMENSIONS: 6 inches in diameter.
Chatter Phone (Model Pvc-C)
The Chatter Phone, model PVC-C, is a speech teaching device designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have dysarthria, communication or speech disabilities. This personal voice enhancer provides articulation feedback. One end of the tube is placed next to the mouth as the user speaks, and the other end is placed next to the ear.
Cheap Talk 4 Inline With 12 Levels (Models 3054 & 3412)
The Cheap Talk 4 In-line with 12 Levels, model 3054 and 3412 are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Both models are in an in-line configuration and offer 5 seconds per message of recording time over 12 levels. Each level has four messages providing a total of 48 messages. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded as needed. Both models are activated by pressing one of the four icon squares (icons not included). Basic features include o
Cheap Talk 4 Square Communicators (Models 1392, 6392)
Cheap Talk 4 Square Communicators, model 1392 and 6392, are direct selection communicators designed to provide voice communication for persons with communication disabilities. This communicator enables users to speak up to four phrases (up to 5 seconds in length each) that are permanently stored until re-recorded. Both models are square, with two squares in each of two rows. The device can be activated either by pressing a square or using connected switches (not included). Model 6392 come with a
Cheap Talk 8 1-Level Communicator Direct (Models 1338, 1391, 6338, & 6391)
Cheap Talk 8 1 Level Communicators Direct, models 1391, 6338, and 6391, are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The communicators offer eight, 37.5-second messages that can be recorded as often as required. Each message is assigned to a square on top of the device and each square features a removable plastic cover to hold a word or picture (not included) to identify the message. Model 1391 is a direct selection device which activates a
Cheap Talk 8 Advanced 6-Level Communicators (Models 2391 & 2392)
Cheap Talk 8 Advanced 6-Level Communicators, models 2391 and 2392, are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. These six-level communicators have an easy level changer feature. One message square is dedicated to changing levels. A therapist or teacher records the name of each level and the user simply pushes the level changer icon to hear and select desired level. The unit stores up to 48 6-second messages including the level chan
Cheaper Speak 8
The Cheaper Speak 8 is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The device enables the user to speak one of eight pre-recorded messages simply by pressing one of the eight colored squares; pictures, symbols, or words may be inserted on the squares to identify the message. Messages are stored permanently until re-recorded and they may be re-recorded as often as necessary. This device is also available with a .25-inch or a 1/8-inch jacks ($13
Check Writing Practice Program
The Check Writing Practice Program is a money management training system designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. The complete set includes 100 Check Writing Practice blackline master worksheets with instructions in a binder ($49.95) and ten check packets with 75 real checks, 24 deposit slips, one identification card, a check register, and a vinyl check wallet. This programs provides the user with the opportunity to first practice writing checks on realis
Checkpoint Identity Series
Checkpoint Identify Series is designed for use for children who are nonverbal or unable communicate their name, allergies or any additional information. Each product has a text code and QR code. When a first responder texts the product’s unique code, the user’s medical information is instantly retrieved. At the same time, the first responder’s cell phone number is sent to the user’s emergency contact for quick communication between the emergency contact and the first responder at the scene. The
Cheek Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Sensitive switch that can be activated by slight head movement when mounted or held near child's cheek or chin to operate tape recorder, light, or battery toy. Device is constructed of subminiature SPDT lever switch, earphone with subminiature size plug, large bobby pin, cardboard, glue, tape, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered Toys and Educational Devices for Severely Handicapped Ch
Cherry Pie Treats
Cherry Pie Treats is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. Designed for one to six players, this easy-to-understand game requires players to throw a die to determine how many cherries they receive to place on their laminated piecrust mats. The object is to fill the pie with cherries. Players pick up the cherries, strengthening fine motor and grasping skills.This game can also be used to study fractions. The set includes six l
Chester Creek Keyguard - With Function Keys
The Chester Creek Keyguard - With Function Keys is designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision to locate and hit the keys. AbleNet rigid keyguards are made of durable clear acrylic and easily attach to the top of the keyboard. A rigid keyguard provides a barrier between the user’s hand and the keyboard enabling them to rest their hands on the keyboard without activating any keys on the keyboard. Small holes in the rigid keyguard allow the user to acti
ChewEase
Chew Ease is designed for children with low muscle tone in the muscles in the mouth as a result of developmental delays, cerebral palsy, or developmental delays. It is designed to strengthen the oral muscles used for speech and eating. It may also be used to encourage children to move away from thumb-sucking and finger-chewing. There are 3 safe, non-toxic plastic objects that are linked together. It is portable and convenient.
Chewnoodle
The Chewnoodle is an oral sensory integration activity intended for use with children with physical or neurological disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and autism. It is designed to help children reduce instances of distraction, stress, anxiety and hyperactivity. The Chewnoodle is made up of a non-toxic silicone tube attached to a light-weight aluminum carabiner. The carabiner can be attached to the user’s clothing or a strap worn over one or both shoulders. The user squeezes or chews on
Chewnoodle Bumpy
The Chewnoodle Bumpy is an oral sensory integration activity intended for use with children with physical or neurological disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and autism. It is designed to help children reduce instances of distraction, stress, anxiety and hyperactivity. The Chewnoodle Bumpy is made up of a non-toxic silicone tube with bumps on the exterior attached to a light-weight aluminum carabiner. The carabiner can be attached to the user’s clothing or a strap worn over one or both sh
Chihuahua (Model 3928)
The Chihuahua, model 3928, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. When a connected capability switch (not included)is activated, the plush dog walks, barks, and wags its tail. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 5.5 x 4 x 6 inches.
Child Carrier
The Child Carrier is a child transport chair designed to enable a wheelchair user to carry a child on the wheelchair, to be close to the child, and keep the child occupied. The device consists of a standard child's swing seat mounted on a 3/4-inch copper plumbing pipe. A wire frame for a sun awning is mounted on the top of the frame. The unit mounts into the wheelchair arm rests. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by John Duffus for wheelchair users who have difficulty holding a child or moving abo
Child Commode Chair (Models 6380 & 6381)
The Child Commode Chair is designed for children with adjustable height legs, a swing-away safety bar, and a commode pail. OPTIONS: A padded headrest, adjustable footrests, seat reducer, and seat belt. DIMENSIONS: The seat is 14 x 14 inches; height adjusts from 13 to 17 inches.
Child Guidance Talking Phonics Blocks
The Child Guidance Talking Phonics Blocks is an educational toy designed to aid children with vision and learning disabilities in learning the alphabet and in learning early phonics and spelling skills. This set includes seven sculpted blocks with a raised picture and the corresponding three dimensional word on each face, using one face for each letter of the alphabet, and a schoolhouse base with smart electronics that enable the unit to recognize each picture on the blocks. The schoolhouse also
Child Guidance Talking Sentence Magnets
The Child Guidance Talking Sentence Magnets Set is an educational toy designed for use by children with communication and learning disabilities. Three sets, each with a different theme, are available. Each set includes a magnetic base with the beginning of a sentence on it and four separate pieces which, when put in place on the base, completes the sentence which is spoken by the unit. Each of the four pieces features an appropriate dimensional picture and the corresponding word. In addition to
Child Head Float
The Child Head Float is a float swimming aid designed for use by children with upper extremity, neurological, or physical disabilities. This device is useful for a swimmer with under-developed reflexes and minimal head and limb control. The float rests on the user's the shoulders and wraps around the neck, holding the head above water. CAPACITY: 40 to 50 pounds
Child Quad Cane (Model 100)
The Child 100 is a quad cane designed for the heighth of children. It has an adjustable straight shaft, a shovel-type handle with wooden grip, and 4 legs with rubber safety tips. An Allen wrench is included for height adjustments. DIMENSIONS: Base size is 4 x 6 inches. Height adjusts from 22 to 26 inches. WEIGHT: 1.5 pounds.
Child Size 3-Way Mirror With Floor Stand And Casters (Model 701C)
The Child Size 3-Way Mirror with Floor Stand and Casters, model 701C is a pediatric mirror with a floor stand. The mirror has three panels of distortion-free 1/4-inch plate glass mirror. The mirrors are mounted in natural finish hardwood frames. The unit is mobile furnished with 2 inch casters. DIMENSIONS: Panel size is 17 x 53 inches; overall size 22 x 60.5 inches.
Child Size Multi-Use Classroom Chair (Model 1700)
With the addition of easily attached accessories, this basic chair can be customized to meet the individual needs of orthopedically delayed or neurologically involved children, who are up to approximately 48 inches tall. An adjustable back rest and seat belt are standard features. The accessories the as follows: adjustable lateral supports, removable knee abductor, adjustable pelvic supports, clear acrylic tray, adjustable foot bracket and stabilization skis to prevent tipping. COLORS: Black, sp
Child Size Posture Mirror With Floor Stand And Casters (Model 700C)
The Child Size Posture Mirror with Floor Stand and Casters, model 700C, is a pediatric mirror with a floor stand. This distortion-free plate glass mirror is mounted in a natural finish hardwood frame. The unit is mobile furnished with 2 inch casters. DIMENSIONS (WxHxD): Glass size is 17 x 53 x 1/4 inches; overall size with casters is 22 x 60.5 inches.
Child Size Ultravisor (Model 1-08171-00)
Designed to protect the eyes of the visually impaired student during training activities performed under black light, a form of ultraviolet light. It provides almost total blockage of ultraviolet light, while permitting visible light to pass through. This allows special fluorescent materials to retain their "glowing" appearance. It is sized for a child and made of white cotton, trimmed in blue with adjustable headband. Ninety-eight percent of the ultraviolet light is blocked by the visor shield
Child Size Wall Mounted Posture Mirror (Model 702C)
The Child Size Wall Mounted Posture Mirror, model 702C, is a pediatric, wall-mounted mirror. The mirror is distortion-free and mounted in a natural finish hardwood frame. DIMENSIONS: Glass size 17 x 53 inches, 1/4 inch plate glass, Overall size 22 x 58 inches.
Child Swing Platform
The Child Swing Platform is a wheelchair swing designed to enable children and adults who use wheelchairs to swing without leaving the wheelchair. Suitable for children aged five to fourteen, the swing features a non-skid aluminum platform, an entry ramp with locking chains that keep the ramp in place during entry and exit and pull the ramp up to secure the chair in position, plastic-covered chains, aluminum or galvinized hardware, and continuous aluminum hinges. This swing attaches to the exist
Child Type II Safety Vest with Head Support
Child Type II Safety Vest with Head Support is designed to keep your young child with or without cognitive disabilities safe when in or near the water. It is designed with Revere's USCG-approved Type II Infant PFD watersport life vest made specifically for users from 30-50 pounds with an approximate chest size between 20-25 inches. It will turn some unconscious wearers from a face downward to a vertical or slightly backward position. Features closed sides, UV-stabilized outer covering, soft poly
Child With Active Grip Handle (Model 107)
The Child with Active Grip Handle (model 107) is a quad cane designed for the heigth of children. This adjustable height, straight shaft cane has 4 legs with rubber tips, and a shovel-type handle with 30-degree tilt adjustment available. An Allen wrench is included for height and handle adjustments. DIMENSIONS: Base size is 4 x 6 inches. Height adjusts from 22 to 26 inches. WEIGHT: 1.5 pounds.
Child With Wheelchair (Model 4407)
The Child with Wheelchair, model 4407, is a doll designed for use by children with disabilities. The girl doll comes with a mother doll, a wheelchair, a leg cast, an arm cast, and a head bandage. The wheelchair rolls on its wheels, which feature tropical fish designs on the spoke guards. DIMENSIONS: 2 x 2 x 5.9 inches. WEIGHT: 2.4 ounces. COLOR: The girl doll is dressed in red, the mother doll is dressed in green and yellow, and both have blonde hair. The wheelchair has blue upholstery and black
Child's Bath Chair With Front Support
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To provide a child with developmental disabilities and a tracheotomy with support on all sides to prevent falls in the bath. The frame of the chair is constructed of heavy-duty PVC tubing joined with solvent bonding cement. The standard bath chair has parallel horizontal tubing sections as its base with a mesh seat stretched between them. Parallel vertical supports rise from the center of the base legs and U-shaped tubing sections padded with neoprene are attached to th
Child's Bath Position Aid
The Child's Bath Position Aid is a child bath support designed to support the child in the long sitting position in the bath. This support features an aluminum frame, adjustable double chest belts and a lap belt with plastic snap buckles, and a plastic foam seat support covered in open-mesh vinyl knit. Foam cushions protect the tub surface. OPTIONS: A 5-inch or 7-inch tray to covert the aid to a floor sitter is available. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): The frame is 24 x 16.25 x 14 inches.
Child's Bed With 3-Piece Hinged Safety Rails
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To protect and restrain small children while they sleep in a comfortable environment which allows them free movement and visibility of their surroundings. The bed, which is designed to be placed with one side against a wall, has a fabric-enclosed foam pad mounted on the side that is placed against the wall and high head- and baseboards. On the side opposite the wall, there are three interconnected sections of slats that can be opened from the outside with the forward se
Child's Bent Spoon
The Child's Bent Spoon is a child's spoon designed for use by children with upper extremity and grasping disabilities. These spoons are angled and feature contoured plastic handles to aid in forming a good grasp. Models are available for right- or left-handed use.
Child's Feeding Spoons (Model Pc1002)
The Child's Feeding Spoons, model PC 1002, are feeding spatulas designed for use by children with upper extrimity disabilities. The molded ABS spoons are shaped specifically for feeding, and they feature s double-ended design with a larger flat bowl at one end and a smaller flat bowl at the other end. The flat bowls keep food on the spoon and allow good lip closure. Smooth, rounded edges provide added safety. The spoons are dishwasher-safe up to 125 degrees.
Child's Konfidence Jacket
The Child's Konfidence Jacket is a float swimming aid designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities in aquatic therapy or while learning to swim. This neoprene buoyancy vest features eight removable floats. The flexible buoyancy allows users to alter their position in the water based on their requirements. This jacket promotes correct swimming position and helps children achieve a face forward position. This jacket is made from wetsuit-grade neoprene for comfort and durabi
Child's Mobility Crawler (Model 2450)
The Child's Mobility Crawler, model 2450, is a crawling trainer designed to provide comfortable support to neurologically delayed or orthopedically involved children while performing crawling and coordiation exercises. The Naugahyde covered foam is contured to naturally hold the child's body. Included are removable head and arm supports and ball casters for easy movement. DIMENSIONS (WxLxH): 15 x 30 x 8 inches. COLORS: Black, space blue, regimental blue, blue ridge, forest green, burgundy, sand,
Child's Standing Frame For Shower
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To enable a child with spina bifida to stand in the shower. The standing frame is square-shaped with one end open. The child supports herself on the sides or the closed end of the frame. The frame is constructed of one-inch PVC tubing with rubber suction cups on the bottom of each of the four legs. There is additional bracing across the top of the closed side. DIMENSIONS: The frame's approximate height is 65 centimeters (cm). TITLE: Sara Walks! JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF
Child's Vehicle
The Child's Vehicle is a powered cart designed to be an electric toy vehicle for children with poor dexterity and motor ability. The cart is a standard electric child's vehicle with a modified joystick control and a backrest. The joystick has a plastic plate mounted on top and four plastic discs mounted on each corner. The modified joystick allows the vehicle to be controlled with simple palm and forearm movement. This battery powered vehicle has two motors, six wheels, and is chain driven. PROT
Child-Guided Strategies For Assessing Children Who Are Deafblind Or Have Multiple Disabilities (Model 1-31001-00)
Child-Guided Strategies for Assessing Children Who are Deafblind or Have Multiple Disabilities, model 1-31001-00, is an instructor training program designed for use by teachers of children who are deaf-blind or have multiple disabilities. This interactive CD-ROM demonstrates strategies and techniques for assessing and teaching children with multiple disabilities through the use of video clips, questions pertaining to the video clips, discussion, and relevant literature. Comprehensive assessments
Childproof Refrigerator Latch
The Childprooof Refrigerator Latch is designed to prevent children with cognitive disabilities and detrer adults with Alzheimer's Disease or cognitive disabilities from opening a refrigerator door. Made of plastic, this secure press-lock attaches with double-sided adhesive tape (included) at the top of the refrigerator door, out of the line of sight. COLOR: White.
Childproof Refrigerator Latch
The Childprooof Refrigerator Latch is designed to prevent children with cognitive disabilities and detrer adults with Alzheimer's Disease or cognitive disabilities from opening a refrigerator door. Made of plastic, this secure press-lock attaches with double-sided adhesive tape (included) at the top of the refrigerator door, out of the line of sight. COLOR: White.
Children with Autism: A visual schedule
Children with Autism: A visual schedule is a visual schedule designed for children and adults with autism. The interface allows the user to create a picture-based tailored daily schedule. This allows the user to independently keep track of scheduled activities and understand:
Children's Bed Rail And Sports Pouch
The Children's Bed Rail and Sports Pouch is a portable side rail designed for use by children with balance, mobility, or cognitive disabilities. Made of heavy-duty, poder-coated steel, the rail has a foam grip handle that folds for storage and transport. Reversible and adjustable for use on either side of the bed, this rail secures to the bed frame and mattress with the included safety strap. The included three-pocket organizer fits over the rail to prevent entrapment and provide storage. DIMENS
Children's Bodysuit (Model C601)
The Children's Bodysuit, model C601, is designed for use by children with tracheostomies, severe physical disabilities, or incontinence. This garment can be used to protect skin under a brace, to protect an incision, or to keep the child's hands away from a diaper. Features include a snap crotch, a wide cut at the hip and seat to accommodate a diaper, and a scooped neckline that will not interfere with a trach tube. The garment is made of 49 percent polyester/51 percent cotton interlock knit fab
Children's Cargo Pants With Opening Options (Model C122C)
The Children's Cargo Pants with Opening Options, model C122C, are children's pants designed for use by children with cerebral palsy or neurological or severe physical disabilities. The pants have reinforced wrist loops for caregiver use in lifting and dressing. Other standard features include a wide cut and high rise in the back and an elasticized waistband with adjustable cord. These pants are available with a drop front opening, a Velcro fly, inner seam openings, or full outside leg openings.
Children's Cargo Shorts With Opening Options (Model C125C)
The Children's Cargo Shorts with Opening Options, model C125C, are children's pants designed for use by individuals with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. These shorts have reinforced wrist loops for lifting and dressing. Other standard features include a wider cut and higher rise in the back, and an elasticized waistband with adjustable cord. These shorts are made from polyester/cotton fabric or 100 percent polyester micro fiber and are available wit
Children's Casual Denim Pants With Opening Options (Model C122-Denim)
The Children's Casual Denim Pants with Opening Options, model C122-Denim, are children's pants designed for wear by children with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. These pants have reinforced wrist loops for use in lifting and dressing. Other standard features include an elasticized waistband with adjustable cord, and a wider cut and higher rise in the back. The pants are made from 8-ounce 100 percent pre-washed cotton denim, with either a Velcro fly,
Children's Casual Pants With Opening Options (Model C122)
The Children's Casual Pants with Opening Options, model C122, are children's pants designed for wear by children with neurological or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Standard features include a wider cut and higher rise in the back, a wide hem to accommodate growth, an elasticized waistband with adjustable cord, and reinforced wrist loops for lifting and dressing by caregivers. These pants are made from a cotton/polyester blend, and are available with a Velcro fly, a drop fro
Children's Clothing Cards
Children's Clothing Cards are photo cards designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 34 cards can be used for matching, sorting, or communication and provides clear full-color photographs of various items of children's clothing, including sneakers, gloves, jeans, jackets, and more. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 5 inches
Children's Doidy Cup
The Children's Doidy Cup is a twin handle cup designed for children with upper extremity disabilities. Made of dishwasher-safe rigid polypropylene plastic, the cup is angled and has a "leaning" shape to reduce the need for head and neck movement while drinking. Proportionate twin handles provide a secure grip. This cup holds 6.5 ounces.
Children's Fleece Pants With Outside Seam Openings (Model C121-4)
The Children's Fleece Pants with Outside Seam Openings, model C121-4, are children's pants designed for use by children with mobility disabilities, severe physical disabilities, spinal cord injury, or incontinence. These pants have a higher rise in the back for wheelchair users or walkers, and a wider cut to accomodate diapers. They also have an elastic waist with an adjustable cord, reinforced wrist loops for lifting and dressing, cuffs on the hems, and thigh-level patch pockets. Outside seam o
Children's Learning Scissors
The Children's Learning Scissors are scissors designed for use with children with upper extrenity disabilities. Available in right- or left-handed models, these scissors have metal blades with rounded tips and vinyl-coated finger loops to prevent slipping and provide tactile awareness. DIMENSIONS: 3.5 inches long
Children's Long Jumpsuit (Model C615)
The Children's Long Jumpsuit, model C615, is a child's jumpsuit desinged for use by children who need help in dressing. This one piece garment has extra length and width in the seat. A nylon zipper opens the front seam from neck to crotch for dressing. Other features include a full snap crotch, ribbing at the wrist and ankle that can be turned up for minor length adjustments, and pockets placed above the knee for access while sitting. The garment is made from 51 percent cotton/49 percent polyest
Children's Reacher
The Children's Reacher is a reacher designed for use by children who use wheelchairs or who have difficulty bending or stretching.This reacher features a non-toxic baked-on flouroescent finih; asingle, claw-style jaw; an ergonomic pistol grip; and squeeze trigger activation. DIMENSIONS: 15 inches long. WEIGHT: 3.6 ounces.
Children's Romper Bodysuit (Model C611)
The Children's Romper Bodysuit, model C611, is a child's bodysuit designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities or incontinence. This garment can be used to protect skin under a brace, to protect an incision, or to keep the child's hands away from a diaper. Features include a snap crotch and a wide cut at the hip and seat to accommodate a diaper. The garment is made of 49 percent polyester/51 percent cotton interlock knit fabric, with wide leg ribbing that ends at mid-thigh. SIZ
Children's Sign Language Playing Cards & Sign Language Playing Cards
The Children's Sign Language Playing Cards are a game designed to reinforce sign language skills. The deck consists of 53 colorful cards with pictures, words, and signs for use in playing Go Fish, Old Maid, and Concentration. The Sign Language Playing Cards are a similar deck of cards designed for adult players of varying skill levels.
Children's Sleeveless Bodysuit (Model C600)
The Children's Sleeveless Bodysuit, model C600, is a bodysuit designed for use by children with tracheostomies, severe physical disabilities, or incontinence. This garment can be used to protect skin under a brace, to protect an incision, or to keep the child's hands away from a diaper. Features include a snap crotch, a wide cut at the hip and seat to accommodate a diaper, and a scooped neckline that will not interfere with a trach tube. The garment is made of 49 percent polyester/51 percent cot
Children's Switch Progressions
Children's Switch Progressions (formerly R.J.'s Switch Progressions) is a control switch training program designed for use by children with upper extremity and cognitive disabilities. This program offers seven activities for training in the use of single switches (or a touch screen). The activities progress from requiring that a switch be activated randomly to requiring that the switch be activated at specifically timed intervals. Skills developed include understanding cause/effect and attending
Children's Waterproof Pants (Model Y5301)
The Children's Waterproof Pants, model Y5301, is underwear designed for use by children with incontinence. These waterproof pants are made of PVC-coated nylon with cotton trim around the legs and waist. The pants remain soft and supple after multiple washings. SIZES: Small, medium, or large. COLOR: White.
Children's Wheelchair Style Jeans (Model C301)
The Children's Wheelchair Style Jeans, model C301, are children's jeans designed for wear by children with mobility, neurological or severe physical disabilities, or spinal cord injury. These jeans have reinforced finger loops at every opening to assist caregivers in dressing the child. Other standard features include double stitching, a high rise and elastic waist in the back, extra room in the seat, and five pockets. These jeans are made from 100 percent cotton and are available with a Velcro
Childrens Potty Seat
This Children’s Potty Seat is designed for use by children with limited upper and lower extremity mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, developmental delays, or stroke. It is height adjustable to offer the use as much comfort as possible while remaining secure. The removable pan allows it to be washed with ease while remaining hygienic. The potty also comes supplied with lap and shoulder straps to offer additional support while ensuring that the user is secure as possible. The removable pan ca
Childsafe Bath Support (Model 7200)
Padded bath support yoke with adjustable belt and safety buckle for children. Holds child in normal sitting position. Frame rests on bottom of tub, soft coating to protect tub finish. Non slip rubber mat included. Dimensions: 8 1/2 inches wide, 8 to 12 inches high. Depth: adjustable by belt.
Childsafe Toilet Supports (Models 4200, 4300, & 4400)
Torso supports for toilet, frame provides lateral support. Model 4200 is 8 1/2 inches wide adjusts 6 to 14 inch toilet seat to top yoke, for children. Model 4300 is 14 inches wide, adjusts 7 to 15 inches for adults. Model 4400 is 14 inches wide, and adjusts 8 to 16 inches. Fits all toilets, attaches under screws of standard seat. All steel construction. Velcro chest strap. Child size includes seat reducer ring.
Chipmunk
The Chipmunk is a shoe insert designed for use to improve the foot alignment and gait of individuals with mild to moderate low tone pronation and fully correctable foot positions. This sub-malleolar pre-fabricated orthosis has a medial trimline that covers the navicular and protects it from rubbing; a flattened toe shelf to provide room for the toes within the shoe; a fabric liner ; a bottom plastic base with a diagonal forefoot trimline and full heel cup; and soft foam contours to supports the
Chirping Chick (Model 62)
The Chirping Chick, model 62, is a toy designed for use by children with mobility, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. This fluffy yellow chick chirps when a slight amount of pressure is applied to its head or the yellow activation pad. POWER: Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5.25 x 4.25 x 3.5 inches.
Choice Go Board With 3 X 3 Icons (Model 3348)
The Choice Go Board with 3 x 3 Icons, model 3348, is a personal and time skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or emotional disabilities. This board enables children to make choices for each period in their schedule. They can choose one of three activities in any of the seven time slots. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 34 x 15 x 4 inches.
Choiceworks Visual Support System
Choiceworks is a personal skills tutorial program designed for use by children with communication, cognitive, or emotional disabilities disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder. This system is designed to help children complete daily routines and understand and control their feelings and waiting skills. The companion books (included) help teach children about their daily schedule, dealing with transitions and managing their feelings, making choices and demonstrating
Chooseit! Maker 2
ChooseIt! Maker 2 is a lesson authoring program designed to enable teachers of children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury to create customized, switch-accessible choice training programs for their students. This program is similar to SwitchIt! Maker (see separate entry) but is intended to create activities for students who have advanced beyond cause and effect programs and need to begin to make choices. It enables teachers and other user
Chopper the Number Copter
Chopper the Number Copter is designed to teach cause and effect and directionality for to early learners with cognitive and motor disabilities associated with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, autism, or brachial plexus injuries. Users pilot the remote control helicopter using the two large buttons on the adapted remote control. As the Copter moves along, the propeller spins and melodies play. Users also learn about numbers by placing them in the correct slots.
Chubbi Paint Sticks
Chubbi Paint Sticks are crayons with built-up handles designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. These short, thick crayons are long-lasting and break-resistant and easy to grasp with a whole-handed palmar grasp. They can be used dry for a rich color similar to a pastel or they can be dipped in water and used wet for a paint-like color. COLOR: Eight colors per set.
Chubbi Stump Crayons
Chubbi Stump Crayons are crayons with built-up handles designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. These short, thick crayons are easy to grasp with a whole-handed palmar grasp. COLOR: Eight colors per box.
Chunc 45 Degree
The Chunc 45 Degree angle wheel chair is designed for use by children with limited physical mobility as a result of stroke, spinal cord injury, or muscular dystrophy. It is designed to promote an efficient position of the pelvis and spine while providing support to the thighs, feet and head. This aids in the facilitation of cognitive, communicative and functional skills. In addition, it promotes interaction with friends, caregivers and parents. It is suitable for indoor & outdoor use.The C
Chunky Tic Tac Toe (Model 3602)
Chunky Tic Tac Toe, model 3602, is a board game designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities. This version of the classic game has a board with large, easy-to-hold shapes with giant knobs. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 10.5 x 10.5 x 1.25 inches. WEIGHT: 1.25 POUNDS.
Cimo Can Spell
Cimo Can Spell is a voice output pre-reading and spelling tutorial program for children with language, speech, developmental or learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. This application (or app) teaches a child 1,122 words. Most words can be sounded out using common phonics rules (i.e, grouped by short vowel, long vowel, Bossy R's and other vowel team words), and others do not follow those normal rules and must be memorized. This app also uses phonics to help the user learn new words b
Cimo Spelling (Sight Words)
Cimo Spelling (Sight Words) is a reading and spelling tutorial program for children with language, developmental or learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. This application (or app) is an interactive game that teaches a combination of high frequency and sight words (from the Dolch Sight Word list). The list of 255 words was selected to cover words that a child encounters most often when learning to read (high frequency), including words that cannot be learned using pictures (sight wor
Circletime Tales
Circletime Tales is a language tutorial program designed to promote social interaction through computer animated stories and songs for children with physical or cognitive disabilities. It is a collection of three "hand-play" nursery rhymes using rhyming and repetition to teach basic concepts such as up and down, colors and counting. The program is constructed to work with Macintosh's Switch Interface or TouchWindow (see separate entry), a single switch, or a standard mouse; these controls allow
Circletime Tales Deluxe
Circletime Tales Deluxe is a language tutorial program on CD-ROM with accompanying learning materials designed to promote social interaction during group activities through three nursery rhymes for pre-school children. This animated computer program features pictures and text at the bottom of the screen. The text can be optionally highlighted word-by-word or phrase-by-phrase. The nursery rhymes include Eensy Weensy Spider, Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Five Little Ducks. English- and Spanish-speak
Circular Sorter (Model G526)
The Circular Sorter, model G526, is a form board and large knobbed puzzle for children with learning disabilities. Designed to teach shape and color recognition, the puzzle consists of a round puzzle board and five colored circles that children can pull off and put back in the correct spot. Large knobs on each circle assist children with grasping and placement. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): The puzzle is 2.75 x 12 x 12 inches. The circles range in diameter from 2 inches to 5 inches. The knobs are 2 inches
Circus Program, The, & The Circus Kit (Models Mw845 & Mw840)
The Circus Program and The Circus Kit, models MW845 & MW840, are language and math skills training systems for children with learning disabilities. Appropriate for group or one-on-one tutorials, the Circus Progam consists of a magnetized display classboard, 200 metallic-backed visuals that adhere to the board, a progam manual, an audio cassette featuring songs and activities, make-your-own plastic for creating customized visuals and Wytebord erasable marking pens. The Circus Kit includes jus
Clancy & Clementine, The Signing Bears
Clancy and Clementine, the Signing Bears are stuffed animals designed for children with hearing disabilities. Clancy wears a ribbon around his neck, has a large heart on his chest, and signs "I Love You." Clementine wears a hat with a pink flower, has a large heart on her chest, and signs "I Love You." COLOR: Clancy is brown with a red heart and ribbon. Clementine is light brown with a pink heart.
Classic Rock & Bounce Pony With Sound
The Classic Rock & Bounce Pony is a rocking horse with safety seat designed for use by children with balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilties. Designed for children nine months to three years of age, this rocking horse has a rubber bounce suspension, a removable safety saddle that enables the toy to grow with the child, a removable and washable fabric body, and easy-grip handles. The horse's ears make a crinkle sound and a neighing sound effect is activated by motion. DIMENSIONS
Classical Violin
The Classical Violin is a switch activated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This toy toy violin has realistic sounds and details. Move the bow across the strings or activate an attached capability switch (not included) and the toy violin plays the right notes. Additionally, with a push of a button this toy plays eight different songs: "Menuet," "Ode to Joy," "Auld Lang Syne," "Red River Valley," "You are My Sunshine," "G
Classroom Behavior Game
The Classroom Behavior Game is a behavior training game designed to reinforce appropriate behavior for children with cognitive disabilities. Designed to be played with readers and non-readers alike, the game reinforces 12 positive behaviors such as listening, waiting for a turn, raising a hand, following the rules, and being polite.
Classroom Behavior Game
Anger Solution Game is a behavior training game designed to reinforce appropriate anger management behavior for children with cognitive and emotional disabilities. As players move their pieces around the board, they are exposed to ten strategies to help them discover positive solutions to managing anger.
Classroom Button Kit
Classroom Calendar Kit (Models 1-18970-00 & 1-18973-00)
The Classroom Calendar Kit is a tactile and braille calendar designed for teaching time concepts to children who are blind or have low vision. This large wall calendar includes a raised-line grid and removable plastic labels for the year, names of the months, days of the week, and numerals one through thirty-one, as well as holiday and weather symbols. The high-contrast labels are also marked in braille. In addition to the time concepts of year, month, week, and date, the calendar can be used to
Classroom Chair Footstool
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with neurological disabilities to participate in the classroom. This footstool has a plywood platform containing holes in one of the long edges through which the legs of the chair can be inserted. This holds the chair and the footstool together, reduces the chance of knocking the stool over, and keeps the chair and the stool in optimal position. The stool legs can be cut down in the future for continued use as the child grows. TITLE: School Desk and
Classroom Communication Kit (Model 9022K)
The Classroom Communication Kit, model 9022K, is a communication kit designed for use by teachers, speech therapists, and assistive technology experts within a classroom setting. This individual specialized kit offers materials for most classroom needs in the areas of social interaction, communication, and independence among students. The kit includes a Universal Icon Maker, Lighted Vibrating Mirror, Put-em-Arounds (set of 5), Put-em-Arounds 4 Messages, Big Talk Triple Pay-Red, Talk 4 with Leve
Classroom Positioner Chair (Models Cpc25, Cpc29, & Cpc33)
The Classroom Positioner Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with mobility or neurological disabilities. This wooden chair features independent adjustment of the height, depth, and angle of the seat back and footrrest. The contoured seat cushion can be set at up to 20 degrees anterior tilt, as well as level or at a posterior tilt. The chair comes standard with a contoured seat cushion, seat belt, back pad, lateral supports, and locking casters. OPTIONS: Foot surface w
Classroom Positioner Desk / Stander (Models Ds1 & Ds2)
The Classroom Positioner Desk/Stander is a height-adjustable classroom desk and standing table designed for use by children with mobility or neurological disabilities. This desk can be used with the Classroom Positioner Chair (see separate entry) or independently. Features include height and angle adjustability, a multi-adjustable desktop, adjustable knee block, and lateral pelvic pads for standing positions. The desk also included latches to secure it to the Classroom Positioner Chair. The desk
Classroom Social Skills Poster Set
The Classroom Social Skills Poster Set is a behavior training and personal skills tutorial program designed to teach and enforce 16 different social skills for children with cognitive disabilities. Featuring simplified language in large type and graphic symbols as cues, these posters offer the following skills: (1) Following Instructions (2) Accepting Criticism (3) Accepting "No" (4) Greeting Others (5) Getting the Teacher's Attention (6) Asking for What You Want (7) Disagreeing (8) Saying You'r
Classroom Suite Alternative Access Kit
The Classroom Suite Alternative Access Kit is a keytop overlay set for children with learning or cognitive disabilities. This add-on to the IntelliTools Classroom Suite (see separate entry) includes 12 preprinted overlays that provide access to the key areas of Classroom Suite: early learning, reading, writing, and mathematics. It also includes an easily followed overlay directory that lists each overlay and the corresponding template and provides a graphic representation. An Alternative Access
Classroom Suite Mathtutor
The Classroom Suite MathTutor is a math tutorial program for children with learning or cognitive disabilities. This add-on to the IntelliTools Classroom Suite (see separate entry) includes nearly 60 activities for approximately 12 hours of sequenced instruction, featuring targeted instruction in critical math skills. Classroom Suite MathTutor has six short units (approximately two weeks each) for flexible use. Its content supplements most core math curricula and aligns with national math standar
Classroom Suite Primary Skills Builders
The Classroom Suite Primary Skills Builders is an academic tutorial program for children with learning or cognitive disabilities. This add-on to the IntelliTools Classroom Suite (see separate entry)includes 12 customizable templates to create a variety of learning materials, including the following: accessible books that are easy to author with sounds and animation; math word problems with supported cuing and calculator for beginning addition and subtraction; comprehension tests that support stu
Classroom Suite Readingtutor
The Classroom Suite ReadingTutor is a reading tutorial program for children with learning or cognitive disabilities. This add-on to the IntelliTools Classroom Suite (see separate entry) covers all sight words on the Dolch pre-primer grade 2 list, as well as the 100 highest frequency words, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, and vocabulary through sight words as the basis of strong reading skills. It includes 398 activities that provide as much as 26 hours of sequenced, targeted instructio
Classroom/transport Mobility Base
The Classroom/Transport Mobility Base is a wheeled base for the Snug Seat 1 seating system (see separate entry). This trolley-style base is designed to place the child at preschool table height of about 18 inches to aid in peer interaction, communication, and feeding activities. Standard features include a polyester powder coat finish, safety lock, rear caster locks, and 4 swivel casters. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5 x 18 x 15.5 inches. WEIGHT: 9 pounds. COLOR: Antique gray.
Claude And Maude
Claude and Maude is a writing skills training system designed for use by children with cognitive or fine motor disabilities. Claude, an animated rat, and Maude, an animated owl help motivate children to practice letter formation. Using the mouse, a touch screen, or a graphics pad, the child can trace a letter in a freehand manner. When the letter is complete, clicking on Maude will cause her to flutter, dance, and wink, and then Claude will tell the child how he/she has done. Claude checks to se
Claudia's Kids
Claudia's Kids are sexuality education aids designed to assist children with cognitive disabilities in understanding their bodies. These soft dolls feature friendly, inviting faces; anatomically correct fingers, toes, and ears; and flaps on the stomach and back that open to reveal dimensional, realistic-looking organs and skeletal structures. Each doll also includes removable clothing, an organ finder backpack that stores a complete set of templates to allow children to explore the structures in
Clear Clock Communicator (Model 1210)
The Clear Clock Communicator, model 1210, is a scanning communicator designed with clock face board and rotating dial for individuals who have difficulty communicating. This non-verbal communication device is operated by triggering the clock hand to sweep around and point to the desired picture, word, or object affixed to the clock face. This model has single or double switch capability. One switch moves the hand clockwise; the second switch moves it counter-clockwise. The transparent face of th
Clever Twist
Clever Twist is a motor planning skill activity designed for use with children with upper extremity disabilities. Available in Math or Spelling models (each sold separately), this educational game has the user rotate any combination of the unit's seven sections to line up the solutions to math problems, learn number formation, or work on counting skills or to spell more than 300 words correctly. Manipulating the game unit aids in the development of bilateral coordination and motor skill planning
Click And Create Articulation Board Games Software (Model N59-9)
Click and Create Articulation Board Games Software, model N59-9, is speech remediation game software designed for use by speech therapists to create board games for children with speech disabilities. The program contains thousands of words and pictures that represent all articulation sounds, and can be used to create personalized games that motivate students to practice. The user can add words to the master list and code them by sound, position, and number of syllables for use on game boards. Bo
Click Clack Friends
Click Clack Friends is designed for use by children with limited upper extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, developmental delays, or stroke. It can used for auditory stimulation and to teach each cause and effect. Users activate their capability switch and the animals’ legs and arms start to spin while upbeat music plays. As their arms and legs spin, the attached beads move as well making a gentle clacking sound.
Clicker Docs
Clicker Docs is a word prediction program, writing skills training program, and a reading, spelling and vocabulary tutorial program designed for individuals at all ability levels, including children with learning disabilities, dyslexia, low vision, or cognitive disabilities. This application (or app) for the Apple iPad enables students to develop reading and writing skills. Students can use the child-friendly keyboard to type into the word processor and various speech options allow them to revie
Clickit! For Macintosh & Clickit! For Windows
ClickIt! is a mouse emulator program designed to provide access to Macintosh or Windows programs with IntelliKeys (see separate entry), switches, or the regular keyboard for individuals with physical, cognitive or visual disabilities. The program provides instant mouse-less access to menus, dialog boxes and scroll bars. It also allows custom overlays or switches to click on Hot Spots on the screen. Other features include automatically sending an overlay when launching a new program or when the s
Clinical Recliner
The Clinical Recliner is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use by individuals with cognitive, neurological, physical, or emotional disabilities. Used for positioning, calming, or stimulating, this chair features modern styling, a welded steel frame, and a patented gas spring recliner mechanism which enables the chair to recline to the Trendelenburg position. A built-in patented vibroacoustic speaker system provides tactile stimulation, enabling users to feel music as well as hear
Clip Talk (Model 5520)
Clip Talk, model 5520, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. This compact, lightweight communicator clips to wheelchairs, walkers, bedrails, or other tubular or rectangular objects. The unit is equipped with a spring-reinforced clip that automatically adjusts to the diameter of the object. The clip is lined with non-skid material to prevent slipping. This device offers 20 seconds of recording time which can be used for one mes
Clock Communicator (Models 1200, 1200-8, 1220, 1220-8, 1230, 1230-8)
The Clock Communicator is a scanning communication training aid designed with a dial face for individuals who have communication disabilities. Activation of a single switch causes a pointer to revolve. The user releases the switch when the desired position is reached. Any words, pictures, or symbols may be placed on the face of the Clock Communicator to be selected by the user. The speed of the pointer's movement is adjustable. Models 1220 and 1220-8 are musical versions of the Clock Communicato
Clock Face With Raised Print And Braille Numbers (Model 1-03120-00)
The Clock Face with Raised Print and Braille Numbers, model 1-03120-00, is a tactile clockface designed for teaching clock skills to children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile clockface displays time in braille and raised print, and by the position of the clock hands. Hour and minute hands of the plastic clock face are synchronized like those of mechanically driven clocks. DIMENSIONS: The clock face is 7 inches in diameter.
Clocks & Time
Clocks & Time is a time skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The program has the user follow four children through their day using the included geared plastic clock. The set also includes 20 activities and two games.
Closed Caption Reader (Model V-7300)
The Closed Caption Reader, model 7300, is a telecaption decoder designed print words on a television screen for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and for children who are learning to read. The Reader can be used as an affordable "electronic reading tutor" that lets students practice their reading skills at home and while watching TV. Young readers are able to see the story, hear the words, watch the words on the screen and understand the words in the context of the story. It lets child
Cloud Chair
The Cloud Chair is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children with cognitive, neurological, or emotional disabilities. Used for positioning, calming, and entertaining, this beanbag-style chair is made of soft-filled heavy-duty vinyl and features an integral backrest and surrounds the child on three sides. A built-in patented vibroacoustic speaker system provides tactile stimulation, enabling users to feel music as well as hear it for a full-body experience of sound and vi
Clouds Solar Effect Wheels
The Clouds Solar Effect Wheels are projectors designed for use by individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to project images of clouds around the room and put the client in a tranquil atmosphere. Ships in 2 weeks.
Clozepro
ClozePro is a voice output, large print, and switch adapted testing program designed for use by students who need test-taking accomodations, including students with cognitive or learning disabilities, physical disabilities, blindness or low vision. This assessment tool enables a teacher in lower or upper elementary or secondary school to build a cloze activity from any text in any subject area. For standardized test preparation and alternate assessments, it provides the teacher with detailed inf
Co-Oper Band
The Co-Oper Band is an exercise band designed for group use with children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. This soft, stretchy band is made of latex tube covered with soft fabric and is designed for group movement and cooperation activities. DIMENSIONS: The latex tube is 2.5 inches in diameter.
Co:writer 4000
Co:Writer 4000 is a word prediction program designed for use by children and teens with learning or upper extremity disabilities. This voice output program utilizes FlexSpell and the Total Vocabulary System (TVS) to provide users with the tools required for writing. FlexSpell enables students to work at their developmental spelling level by permitting them to begin words phonetically or by cueing initial letter combinations; both approaches provide lists from which the correct word can be select
Coat Adaptation For The Wheelchair Bound.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long coat has the lower back removed to make it easier to put on and off and avoid sitting on heavy folds of fabric. The side seams of the coat are opened and the back of the coat is cut off below the waist. The opened edges are finished. This reduces the bulk of a heavy coat but also covers the front of the legs for warmth. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR:Bowar, M. TITLE:Clothing for the Handicapped, Fashion Adaptations for Adults an
Cocoon Swings (Models 132 & 135)
The Cocoon Swings, model 132 and 135, are suspended hammock swing designed to provide full body support for individuals with a physical disability. The swing is made of soft nylon mesh fabric which does not pinch with the weight of the client and it hangs from six strong webbing straps. The 132 model can accommodate children up to 50 inches tall and the 135 model up to six feet tall. Use the Safety Rotational Device (see separate entry) to provide orbital or axial stimulation. For additional sup
Coffee Spillers Inc. Biball
Coffee Spillers, Inc. BibAlls are bibs designed for use by children and adults with eating, swallowing, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. These reversible bibs have a soft French terry front and a lightweight backing coated in 100 percent rip-stop nylon. These bibs are silk screened with "Coffee Spillers, Inc." and a coffee cup. Machine washable and dryable, the bib has Velcro closure and comes with a carrying and storage bag. DIMENSIONS (WxL): 17 x 33 inches. COLOR: Navy or brow
Cognitoys Set (Model 5152)
The Cognitoys Set, model 5152, is an arm exerciser and an eye hand coordination exerciser designed to improve reach, range of motion, midline crossing, and upper extremity strength and endurance through graded repetitive exercise for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set consists of a wooden base with four removable wooden dowels of varying heights and 16 brightly colored firm foam shapes (rectangles, squares, triangles, and circles) with holes through the center
Cogs Solar Effect Wheels
Cogs Solar Effect Wheels are designed for use by individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to put them in a room of rotating wheels.
Coin-U-Lator
The Coin-u-lator is an independent living skills tutorial designed to assist individuals with cognitive disabilities in learning money skills. Resembling a hand-held calculator, this device features keys that resemble actual money (dollar bill, penny, nickel, dime, and quarter) rather than number keys, enabling those with limited math skills and no understanding of the decimal function to calculate amounts. The Coin-u-lator can be used to count money, track totals on potential purchases, or to p
College Park Truper Foot
The College Park TruPer Foot is a prosthetic foot designed for use by children with lower extremity amputation. This foot provides multi-axial function and dynamic response, and is customizable for each individual child. To accommodate the growth of the child, this prosthesis has interchangeable foreheels and shells, growth plates, and bumpers for two growth ranges. The foot shell has an anatomical shape and a sandal toe. The endoskeletal Sealing Boot and exoskeletal Finishing Ring protect the f
Color & Shapes Game
The Colors & Shapes Game is an educational game designed for use with children with cognitive or perceptual disabilities. Children learn colors and shapes as they spin to collect tiles used to complete their individual gameboards. A mystery scene is revealed for each player, piece-by-piece, as they turn over and collectcolor and shape game tiles.
Color Bear
Color Bear is a wood puzzle designed for use by children with cognitive, perceptual, or fine motor disabilities. The puzzle face has a picture of a bear printed on it; The face, arms, and torso have pegs for stacking wooden pieces of various shapes (one peg for the circles, two pegs for the rectangles, three pegs for triangles, and four pegs for squares). The circle pieces have the bear's face stamped on it, so each time a piece is added or removed, the bear's expression changes. DIMENSIONS: The
Color Bug (Model 3960)
The Color Bug, model 3960, is a remote control, switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Once the light touch directionality switch is activated, this bug moves around creating fun patterns. Inserting one of the four included markers causes the toy to draw the patterns, enabling the user to create unique pictures. POWER: Uses 3 AAA batteries. The controller uses one 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The Bug is 2 x 5 x 3.5 inches. Th
Color Bug Pediatric Manipulatives
The Color Bug Pediatric Manipulatives is a pediatric fine motor toy for children with special needs. Color Bug Pediatric Manipulatives allow users to create remote-control pictures using the light touch directionality switch. The bug, with a marker in it, will move across the paper and leave marks which are different every time. Color Bug Pediatric Manipulatives come with one color bug and four markers.
Color Change Switch (Model 3Tspl)
The Color Change Switch, model 3TSPL, is designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This plate switch has a large translucent plate that changes color each time it is tapped, providing visual reward and reinforcement each time the switch is activated. The switch base is equipped with suction cup feet to keep the switch in place. DIMENSIONS: 14 x 5.5 x 4 inches.
Color Connection
Color Connection is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with individuals with cognitive and learning disabilities. This wooden board game teaches turn-taking, strategic thinking, pattern matching, and color sorting as players try to get their playing pieces into the proper slot.
Color Dominoes
Color Dominoes are designed to be used for sorting and grouping activities with individuals with cognitive disabilities. These hardwood dominoes can be grouped and sorted by number or by color. They range from double blanks to double sixes. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): Each domino is 3.75 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 inches. COLOR: Natural wood with colored dots.
Color Find - Lite
Color Find – Lite is a perceptual training and pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize and distinguish different colors. Each "Learn & Play" section of the app includes a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. A picture of a color is shown with voice prompt in the
Color Matching Slot Game
The Color Matching Slot Game is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with individuals with cognitive and learning disabilities. This wooden board game teaches counting, matching, and color recognition as individuals place colored wooden tiles into slots with the corresponding colored heading. The wooden box has a hinged top which opens, enabling a person to visualize tiles in the appropriate area. The game also includes a separate numerical header that allows users to sort by numbe
Color N Paint Book #1 (Book Only)
The Color N Paint Book #1 (Book Only) is designed for individuals with sensory needs, fine motor skills and impaired vision disabilities. The book features raised line art that is also beneficial to children and adults working to improve their fine motor skills and for anyone whose learning is enhanced through the sense of touch. The book features twelve raised line art drawings that can be used wiht Do-A-Dot Markers, crayons, or watercolor paints. The book also includes the printed word and Bra
Color N Paint Book #2 (Book Only)
The Color N Paint Book #2 (Book Only) is designed for individuals with sensory needs, fine motor skills and impaired vision disabilities. The raised line art is beneficial to children and adults working to improve their fine motor skills and for anyone whose learning is enhanced through the sense of touch.The book features twelve raised line art drawings that can be used with Do-A-Dot Markers, crayons, or watercolor paints. The book also includes the printed word and Braille for each design, alo
Color Shape & Lace
The Color Shape & Lace is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. The set includes a variety of lacing activities in a variety of shapes and formats. The activities also aid in development of fine motor, matching, and color identification skills. The pieces are machine washable and dryer safe and a zippered vinyl storage bag is included.
Color-Brite Foam Balls
Color-Brite Foam Balls are foam balls designed for recreational or therapeutic use by individuals with upper extremity or gross motor disabilities. These soft foam balls have an environmentally-safe polyurethane coating which resists dirt and water. These balls have limited bounce. DIMENSIONS: Available in diameters of 4,7 8.5, or 10 inches. COLOR: Assorted.
Colorcards Interactive: Everyday Objects
ColorCards Interactive: Everyday Objects is a problem solving program and visual training activity designed for use by children with neurological, cognitive, or visual disabilities. This program reinforces key skills in visual discrimination, problem solving, number skills, concentration and attention, and semantics/categorization. Six activities offer three levels of audio and visual help, and concentrate on key areas. Activities include Match the Picture with picture to picture matching, audio
Colorcube
The ColorCube is a three-dimensional puzzle designed for use by older children (age 10 and up) and adults with cognitive, learning, and perceptual disabilities. This puzzle has 128 plastic pieces that snap together to form 64 cubes. Once the cubes are assembled, they are connected with plastic rods to assemble a three-dimensional matrix. The pieces fit together in a variety of ways allowing the user to create a variety of three-dimensional constructs, but there is only one "correct" harmonious w
Colored Counting Cubes And Full-Color Task Cards
The Colored Counting Cubes and Full-Color Task Cards (sold separately) are a perceptual training activity designed for use with children with cognitive, perceptual, learning, and fine motor disabilities.The set of 100 hardwood cubes can be used to create three-dimensional designs to reinforce fine motor and visual discrimination skills and introduce basic math concepts. A set of 36 Full-Color Task Cards with designs and activities is available. DIMENSIONS: The cubes are one inch. COLOR: The bloc
Colored Geo Form (Model G2004)
Colored Geo Form, model G2004, is an educational aid and math skills game for children with physical and learning disabilities. The game consists of a peg board and geometrically shaped wooden pieces grouped in size progression. Children must place the brightly colored pegs in the correctly shaped holes, thereby strengthening fine motor control and visual recognition skills. DIMENSIONS: The pegboard base measures 9.75 x 9.75 inches. The puzzle is (HxWxL) 3.75 x 10.25 x 9 inches. WEIGHT: 3.5 poun
Colorful Clips (Model Cc-13F)
Colorful Clips, model CC-13F, is a reading tutorial program and training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed to teach basic counting, pattern-following, and word recognition skills to people with cognitive disabilities. The activities require students to follow written and illustrated directions for matching clips to pattern cards or activity mats. The set includes 162 plastic clips, 2 activity mats, 72 pattern cards, marking pencil, storage box, and instructions. COLOR: The clips come
Colorful Clips Software
Color Clips Software is a cognitive and perceptual skills training program designed to enhance spatial relationship and direction following skills for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. As a part of the Colorful Concepts Series (see separate entry), this is the most advanced program. It uses clips to teach the difference between up and down, and right and left, and to teach the concept of following directions. Reading skills are not necessary for effective use of the software.
Colorful Concepts Manipulatives
The Colorful Concepts Series, model CC-20Q, is a set of educational toys, training systems for matching/sorting/assembly, math skills training systems, and vocabulary tutorial programs designed to develop fine motor, direction-following, cooperative learning, attention, vocabulary, and discrimination skills in children with cognitive disabilities. The series is comprised of Colorful Words, model CC-10F ($29), Colorful Numbers, model CC-12F ($29), Colorful Clips, model CC-11F ($29), and Colorful
Colorful Concepts Software
Colorful Concepts Software is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to provide a true multisensory learning experience for individuals with cognitive or neurological or phisical disability. Through these software programs, students will build word and number recognition skills; enhance their vocabulary; learn to discriminate between size, shape and color; and learn to follow directions. Program titles include: Colorful Words, Colorful Dimensions, Colorful Numbers, and Colorful Clips (see
Colorful Dimensions (Model Cc-11F)
Colorful Dimensions, model CC-11F, is an educational toy and training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed to teach size, shape, and color discrimination. Plastic chips in six colors, three shapes, and two sizes encourage students to focus on relevant attributes while ignoring others and to decide whether two or more pieces are the same or different. The set includes 72 chips, 2 activity mats, marking pencil, storage box, and instructions. WARRANTY: The manufacturer guarantees complete
Colorful Dimensions Software
Colorful Dimensions Software is a vocabulary enhancement program and training system for matching / sorting / assembly designed to teach recognitions and discrimination for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. As part of the Colorful Concepts Series, this particular program begins teaching size, shape and color vocabulary and progresses to matching exercises. It concludes with a fun complete the picture game which is visually stimulating. The program is designed to be used in con
Colorful Numbers (Model Cc-12F)
Colorful Numbers, model CC-12F, is an educational toy, a training system for matching/sorting/assembly, and a math skills training system designed to teach counting, number recognition, and addition to people with cognitive disabilities. Dice in three colors can be used for matching, counting, number recognition, and simple addition activities. The set includes 100 dice, 2 activity mats, marking pencil, storage box, and instructions. COLOR: The set includes red, green, and white dice. WARRANTY:
Colorful Numbers Software
Colorful Numbers Software is a letters and numbers program designed to teach number recognition and sorting for individuals with a cognitive or a physical disability. As part of the Colorful Concepts Series (see separate entry), this particular program uses dice and begins with word and number exercises, progressing to a number sorting game. The program is designed to be used in conjuntion with Colorful Numbers (see separate entry) for hands on experience and comes with a dozed dice in three col
Colorful Words (Model Cc-10F)
Colorful Words, model CC-10F, is an educational toy, vocabulary tutorial program, and training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed to teach color discrimination, matching, color vocabulary recognition, and coloring skills to children with cognitive disabilities. The set includes 24 labeled crayon bars in 12 colors, 2 activity mats for sorting and matching, reproducible coloring sheets, storage box, and instructions. WARRANTY: The manufacturer guarantees complete satisfaction with this
Coloring Books
Coloring Books is a drawing program designed for use by individuals with developmental or physical disabilities. Designed to be accessed using a mouse, IntelliKeys (see separate entry), or a switch, the program enables the user to select from as few as four and as many as sixteen colors (the number of colors displayed is user-selectable). Selecting a color fills in the designated area on the screen and the name of each color is announced as it is selected. The completed pictures can be printed.
Colorlibrary
The ColorLibrary are sets of photo cards designed for use in the classroom and for speech training. Laminated on both sides, these detailed photograph picture cards are available in a variety of sets (Animals and Birds, Food, Home, Possessions, Occupations, and Sports & Leisure), with each set including 96 full-color picture cards divided into six categories, a storage box, and tab category dividers. DIMENSIONS: Cards are 4 x 6 inches.
Colours Chump Wheelchair
Colours Chump Wheelchair is an adjustable and versatile pediatric wheelchair for pediatric patients with disabilities. Chump is equipped with a contoured saddle frame design which allows for compact storage and easy transportation to and from school, day programs, doctor visits, and recreation with family and friends. Chump features a growth package which allows the chair to grow with the user. Features ability to adjust center of gravity (COG) for fine tuning.
Columbia Reclining Bath Chair (Models 8500, 8600, & 8700)
The Columbia Reclining Bath Chair is a bath seat for children and adults designed to tilt to several angles from nearly upright to reclining. The seat includes a pelvic safety belt and torso alignment belt, both with buckle. The mesh seat is fungus- and bacteria-resistant. OPTIONS: Extension legs, casters, and a head pad are available for all models. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Model 8500 is 28 x 17 inches and accommodates children up to 40 inches tall; model 8600 is 32 x 17 inches and accommodates child
Columbia Therapedic Explorer Mobility Base (Model 2100)
The Columbia TheraPedic Explorer Mobility Base, model 2100, is a stroller base for a detachable car seat designed for use by children with balance disabilities, neurological disabilities, and severe physical disabilities. This stroller base fits the Columbia TheraPedic Positioning Seat (see separate entry). The base folds for storage, and has a Tilt-In-Space feature that allows the seat to be tilted in any of five positions in the base. FRAME (HxLxW): 37 x 47 x 22.5 inches when open; 11 x 41 x 2
Columbia Therapedic Positioning Seat (Model 2000)
The Columbia TheraPedic Positioning Seat, model 2000, is a car seat designed for use in the transport of children with physical and neurological disabilities affecting balance and the ability to sit upright. The seat can be used by children up to 5 feet tall, and may also be used as a wheelchair insert. The unit consists of a vacuum-formed ABS plastic shell with chromed steel side tubes, fire-retardant upholstery, a five-point nylon webbing safety harness, and a nylon webbing supplementary tethe
Columbia Toilet Support (Models 4700 & 4800)
The Columbia Toilet Support, models 4700 and 4800, is a high-backed toilet support designed to provide head and trunk support for children and adults with balance disabilities. The unit has a full-length, height adjustable, high-impact ABS plastic back and a harness with a safety buckle. The support bolts directly to the toilet and the children's model, model 4700, includes a seat reducer ring. Model 4800, the adult model, sits 4 inches further back on the toilet seat than model 4700. OPTIONS: A
Columbia Toilet Supports (Models 4200, 4300, & 4400)
The Columbia Toilet Supports are back supports designed to provide lateral support to the torso of children, youth, and adults with disabilities which affect their balance when seated. The supports fit all toilets and attach under the bolts of a standard seat. The units come with a chest strap and safety buckle. The Child's model includes a seat reducer ring. OPTIONS: Armrest/footrest units and padded support cushions are available for all models. DIMENSIONS: Small or child's size (model 4200) i
Columbia Wrap-Around Bath Support (Models 7200, 7300, & 7700)
The Columbia Bath Support is a child bath seat designed to hold a child in a normal sitting position to provide trunk stabilization and to free the hands of the individual helping to bathe the child. It may also be used in other seating applications and in supervised wading pools. The support has a secure, contoured trunk yoke. The chair frame rests on the bottom of the tub and has a soft coating to protect the tub's finish. The seat features a rustproof frame, a rip-proof mesh seat, and stainle
Comet Anterior Gait Trainer (Models Co 2000, Co 2100, & Co 2200)
The Comet Anterior Gait Trainer is a gait trainer designed for use by children and adults with walking disabilities. This unit features a seat harness that supports users who cannot stand completely independently, a pelvic stabilizer, and ankle prompts to prevent leg scissoring. The unit is height adjustable and is equipped with a positioning bar to provide depth adjustability. Variable resistance tabs control the speed of the gait trainer and help align an asymmetrical gait pattern. This traine
Comfee Seat
Comfee Seat is designed for children and adults for leisure time in the home, school or respite care. It can be used for individuals of abilities with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, dystonia and developmental delays.
Comfort Mat
The Comfort Mat is a float swimming aid designed for use by children and adults with physical and neurological disabilities. This foam mat floats to provide support in the water and it can also be used at poolside, as a changing pad in the locker room, or as additional protection in the shower room. The mat has hand straps at each corner. DIMENSIONS (WxLxH): 27 x 41 x 1 inches. COLOR: Bright yellow.
Commode Footstool
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a customized commode chair for a youth with cerebral palsy and developmental delay to use the bathroom. Since this individual is 14 years old, his parents did not want to purchase a commode chair only to replace it in a few years when he grows taller. The most suitable commode was too big as his legs would not reach the footplate. The child’s therapist requested a waterproof platform that would sit on the footplate and provide a stable rest
Communicate: Symwriter (Model R1Wd109)
Communicate: Symwriter, model R1WD109, is a voice output symbolic word processor program designed for use by individuals with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program enables teachers, parents, and therapists to adapt written materials with symbols to create stories, sentence strips, directions, recipes, schedules, songs, poems, and worksheets. The program can also be used to create computer-based activities with voice output and symbol support, such as topical writing and sentence build
Communication Bib Or Bolo
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRYPURPOSE: To create a communication bib and bolo that a parent or service provider can wear for use with a child with intellectual and communication disabilities. The bib and bolo are made from material that accepts hook Velcro. Pictures or symbols are backed with the Velcro and attached to the bib or bolo. To construct the bib, round off the four corners of a piece of material and fold the material in half vertically. Cut a slit approximately 2 inches into material at the
Communication Board
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with communication disabilities to communicate. To make this device, cut piece of cardboard or other stiff material to size. Place the cardboard in the center of the display material and cut the material, leaving enough for the sides to fold over the front of the cardboard. Apply hot glue to the perimeter of the cardboard and fold the material over. Cut excess to allow fabric to lay smoothly. Be sure to have Velcro-sensitive side of the
Communication Builder (Model 7071)
The Communication Builder, model 7071, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. Designed to expand as the child develops new skills, this unit features 300 total seconds of message recording time that can be divided into 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 window sections divided as follows: 1 window: 300 seconds, 2 windows: 150 seconds, 4 windows: 75 seconds, 8 windows: 37 seconds, and 16 windows: 18 seconds. Three interchangeable frames create the desired
Communication Can
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRYPURPOSE: To create a communication can for use with children with intellectual and communication disorders. Pringles Torengos (potato chips) come in a triangular shaped can. Empty and clean the can and remove the label. Cut a piece of self-stick felt (available at most craft stores) to cover the outside of the can. This creates the communication device or choice board. Attach two-inch communication symbols (made with Boardmaker software; see entry) with Velcro hook attached
Communication Carriers
Portable carrier for communication aids, either a board or electronic aid. A "front back" is made of durable pack cloth with padded shoulder straps. The front of the pack folds down to make the communication aid accessible while in a standing position. Two straps support the sides while open. There is a front bib pocket for extra materials, and a bottom pocket big enough for notebooks or another board. The soft sided version (child and adult sizes) can be used for communication baords or electro
Communication Display Board Protector
The Communication Display Board Protector is a communication device accessory designed to protect paper communication displays from damage. Built of three layers of acrylic, this protector prevents tears, and damage from spills. Changing the eight-location display is accomplished by sliding out one display and sliding in another. The protector provides a firm surface for the communication displays, as well as offering visual and tactile cues between each location. COLOR: Clear or black.
Communication Tray
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRYPURPOSE: To create a conversation tray for assistance in conversation skills for children with intellectual and communication disabilities. Take an old, round cleaned fruit/vegetable tray and use construction paper to differentiate the various conversation topics on sections of the circle. Topics can include anything a child might have an interest in (animals, family, friends, movies). Using Velcro, attach topic pictures (using BoardMaker communication symbols) to each sec
Communicator Bags (Model 7752 & 7751)
The Communicator Bag, models 7751 and 7752 are carrying aids for communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These shoulder bags are made of canvas and have zippered closures. Model 7751 is designed to hold 32-message communicators and has room for accessories, switches, overlays, and window grid frames. Features include an inside organizer and additional zippered compartments. Model 7752 is designed to hold Cheap Talk communicators or the manufacturer's Commun
Community Bingo
Community Bingo is an independent living skills tutorial in a game format designed for use with individuals with cognitive and communication disabilities. This game teaches community life skills words using Mayer-Johnson Communication Picture Symbols (see separate entry). The set includes 20 picture bingo cards, 60 word and symbol flash cards, and 180 markers.
Community Flannelboard Sets
Community Flannelboard Sets are an independent living skills tutorialdesigned for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. Use of these sets enables participants to safely increase community awareness and to learn about community helpers. The flannelboard ($34.95) has a self-supporting metal frame. The Community Careers set ($14.95) includes 63 pieces with people, props, and labels for identifying such community helpers as the police officer, the firefighter, the postal worker, etc. The
Community Helpers 1 & Community Helpers 2 Language Kits (Models Lk-Ch1 & Lk-Ch2)
Community Helpers 1 and Community Helpers 2 Language Kits, models LK-CH1 and LK-CH2, are independent living and language tutorial programs designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. These kits help students identify people in the community who are helpers, where they work, and what they do. Each kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (see entry); an interactive computer book that c
Community Helpers Thematic Activity Module (Models 2821-4 & 2822-2)
The Community Helpers Thematic Activity Module is an independent living skills tutorial and language training system designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten through second grade levels to identify the jobs and duties of persons they encounter in the community, such as firefighters, police officers, and doctors. Health and safety issues are also discussed. The system utilizes a magnetized display board and metallic-backed visuals to illustrate concepts and encourage interactive
Compact Activity Center & Side-Lyer Activity Center (Models 2300 & 2310)
The Compact Activity Center and the Side-Lyer Activity Center, models 2300 and 2310, is a play tray and sensory busy box designed for use by children with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. This small-scale activity center provides sensory stimulation and cognitive activity. Features include a bead curtain, a dome with brightly-colored sequins which spin when the button is pressed, a textured plate which vibrates and lights up when pressed, and a pullball that turns on a mu
Compact Communicators With Lights (Models 1901 & 1902)
The Compact Communicator with Lights, models 1901 and 1902, are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Small enough to fit on a lap or a wheelchair tray, the communicators have compartments to hold objects related to the corresponding messages. When a switch plate is pressed, a five-second message is played and a light is activated. Model 1901(shown) has a three-message capacity and model 1902 has a four-message capacity. POWER: Uses four
Compact Pediatric 997
The Compact Pediatric 997 is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury as well as amputees. FRAME (HxLxW): 31 to 34 x 35 or 36.5 x 20, 22, or 24 inches. Lightweight folding chrome-plated frame with composite side panel. Folded dimensions (LxW) are 26 x 11 inches. Anti-tippers and an anti-folding device are optional. SEAT (LxW): 14 x 12, 14, or 16 inches. The back height is 14 to 16 inches. UPHOLSTER
Compartmentalized Communicator (Model R0104)
The Compartmentalized Communicator, model R0104, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This three-section communicator features three differently-colored plate switches that, when pressed, produce a different musical tone and colored light. Objects above each plate can be identified by pressing the corresponding plate. The plates can be marked with textures for additional assistance. POWER: Uses one 9-volt battery.
Compartmentalized Communicators (Models 1239, 1243, & 1253)
The Compartmentalized Communicators, models 1239, 1243, and 1253 are direct selection communication training aids designed for individuals with physical, communication, or developmental disabilities. The units consist of a row of switches, each in its own compartment with room for an object, word or picture (not included). Model 1239 has four compartments; model 1253 has three compartments, and model 1243 has two compartments. Activating the switch plate plays the messages while turning on one l
Complete Early Learning Intellikeys Bundle
The Complete Early Learning IntelliKeys Bundle is a pre-reading and math skills tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes Early Learning I, Early Learning II, Early Learning III, Mix 'N Match, and Money Skills (see also separate entries) software from Marblesoft and all appropriate overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIR
Complete Language Development Program (Models Mw310A, Mw310B & Mw301C)
The Complete Language Development Program is a language training system and independent living skills tutorial designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten through third grade levels critical thinking and communication skills, basic reading and writing concepts, and community skills. The program includes The Community Kit (see separate entry), The Country Kit (see separate entry), The Home Kit (see separate entry), and The People in Action Kit. The People in Action Kit includes 169
Complete Platform Guide-Line Crutches (Models 676066 & 676076)
Aluminum auxillary crutch with Naugahyde padded platform attachment for forearm weightbearing. Platform attaches with screws and wing nuts and is completely adjustable from axilla to forearm height. Angle of platform tilt adjusts 20 degrees up or down from horizontal. Vertical handgrip adjusts for extension and rotation. Velcro closure over forearm. Tall adult 46 to 60 inches high, adult (model 676066) 45 to 55 inches high, youth (model 676076) 38 to 46 inches high.
Comprehensive Signed English Dictionary
The Comprehensive Signed English Dictionary is a sign language training book for individuals who are or who work with people who are hearing disabled. The 456-page book contains more than 3,100 signs, with each sign fully illustrated and accompanied by an explanation of how the sign is made. The American Manual Alphabet, numbers, and sign markers are located in the front of the book for easy reference. A general description of the Signed English System, its logic, and its use have been rewritten
Computer Books, Children's Books, Magazine, Newspaper
The National Braille Press Catalog lists braille books and magazines for sale. Sample titles include TAKE CHARGE: A STRATEGIC GUIDE FOR BLIND JOB SEEKERS, and OUR SPECIAL magazine, as well as SYNDICATED COLUMNISTS WEEKLY newspaper and selected children's books. Some titles are available on cassette or PortaBook (a disk containing a Grade 2 braille file that is formatted to be read easily by a braille reading device, braille notetaker, or computer with a braille display). The catalog is available
Computer Fingers
Computer Fingers is an educational game program designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The games enhance vocabulary and teach fingerspelling and phonics skills. In the Computer Game, players first explore the keyboard to see the relationship between upper and lower case letters, the manual alphabet, and cued letters, then choose a word to spell from three sets of 10 words each. Words come to life as they are spelled. In the Matchup Game, players match letters to handshapes
Con-Sign-Tration 1, 2, 3, & 4
Con-SIGN-tration 1, 2, 3, and 4 are memory improvement and sign language programs designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Each program comes on a CD-ROM that includes game programs that teach over 250 words in sign and English. Games can be played at two levels of difficulty. The program keeps score and randomizes every time it is played. Words are taught in 10 categories. In Con-SIGN-Tration, the categories are actions, numbers, time, food, colors, animals, people, oppo
Concentrate! I On Words & Concepts
CONCENTRATE! I On Words & Concepts is a language, vocabulary enhancement, and memory improvement tutorial program designed to exercise short term memory, enhance word knowledge, foster cooperative play and provide recreational enjoyment for children and adults who have a developmental, physical, or language learning disability or autism, or adults with traumatic brain injury and aphasia. It is a series of educational games that reinforces the lessons of the Words & Concepts series (see s
Concentrate! Ii On Words & Concepts
CONCENTRATE! II On Words & Concepts is a language, vocabulary enhancement, and memory improvement tutorial program designed to exercise short term memory, enhance word knowledge, foster cooperative play, and provide recreational enjoyment for children and adults who have a developmental, physical, or language learning disabilities or autism, or adults with traumatic brain injury and aphasia. This program is a series of educational games that reinforces the lessons of the Words & Concepts
Concentrate! Iii On Words & Concepts
CONCENTRATE! III On Words & Concepts is a language, vocabulary enhancement, and memory improvement tutorial program designed to exercise short term memory, enhance word knowledge, foster cooperative play, and provide recreational enjoyment for children and adults who have a developmental, physical, or language learning disability or autism, or adults with traumatic brain injury and aphasia. It is a series of educational games that reinforces the lessons of the Words & Concepts III (see s
Concepts on the Move- Basic Overlay CD
The Concepts on the Move- Basic Overlay CD is designed to meet the needs of students with physical disabilities. Each overlay CD contains more than 40 overlays, blank templates and concept pictures in four sizes to use with the matching Concepts on the Move program.
Connect Four Adapted For The Visually Impaired (Model 93)
Connect Four Adapted for the Visually Impaired is a tactile game designed for use by individuals withblindness or low vision. This vertical checkers game has been adapted by adding textured rubber to the black pieces for tactual identification and ease of recognition. Players try to build a row of four checkers in any direction while blocking opponents from doing the same. A base has been added for stability and can be mounted on tabletops with a clamp. OPTIONS: C-clamp. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 8.5
Connect Four Communication Device
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide a simple, low-cost communication board. The game's vertical frame enables players drop black or red disks into rows. The object is to get four of one color disks in a row, horizontally, vertically or diagonally before the opponent. To adapt it as a communication device, glue pictures or letters to both sides of the disks and drop them into the frame. Selections can be made by pointing. It can also be used as an educational tool by gluing shapes, pic
Connect Tables (Rectangular)
The Connect Range series of rectangular and triangular tables have been designed to encourage an erect posture when your child is seated. All of the tables are adjustable in height and functional. The tables can be easily arranged into modular groups using rectangular and triangular configurations, to meet a variety of different classroom needs and to promote an inclusive environment for the child.
Contact Pad Switch
The Contact Pad Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with limited upper extremity strength and mobility. No pressure is required to activate this switch; simply making skin contact with the pad surface activates the switch. This switch is equipped with an 1/8th inch jack. POWER: Uses one 9-volt battery (not included).
Contoured Cushie Step-Up Padded Potty Seat With Step Stool
Contoured Cushie Step-Up Padded Potty Seat with Step Stool is designed for young children working on toilet training. It includes a padded potty seat with built-in step stool. Seat folds up for compact storage between uses. Additional features include: specially molded non-slip handles for comfort, ergonomically contoured with built-in deflector, fits standard and most elongated toilet seats and also has an extra wide non-slip floor pad for security. COLOR: White padded potty seat; Blue foot pla
Convaid Carrot 3 Special Needs Booster Seat
Convaid Carrot 3 Special Needs Booster Seat is a restraint system designed for children and teens 3-15 years of age with special needs. This special needs booster was designed to provide optimal positioning & safety for children with limited head, trunk, and pelvic stability with neurological and motor disabilities. The “free angle” recline allows the hip area to recline for diaper access and changes (reclines at any position from 90 -180 degrees). Modular extensions and accessories allow e
Convaid Cruiser Stroller
The Convaid Cruiser Stroller is designed for users with mobility disabilities. This wheelchair has a sleek silver frame and stylish new upholstery, which comes in a variety of colors. The specially designed padded upholstery provides added comfort for the user, and a one-piece angle adjustable push handle for easy maneuvering of the wheelchair by the caregiver. The wheelchair has an under seat storage basket and side bags, which provide additional storage for those quick trips to the park. Impro
Convaid Flyer
The Convaid Flyer is a lightweight, modular and portable wheelchair developed with youth-orientated aesthetics and growth in mind. A width-expandable chair that a child can grow with, the Flyer has a uniquely designed tilt-in-space base that also accepts more complex adaptive seating. The Flyer comes standard with -5 degrees to +40 degrees of tilt and 30 degrees of back angle adjustment, offers optional recline and a large selection of options and accessories to achieve ideal positioning and sup
Convaid Rodeo
The Convaid Rodeo is designed for users with mobility disabilities. The Rodeo provides up to 45-degrees of adjustable tilt that offers pressure relief and upper body support. This tilt-in-space Convaid is fully customizable to meet user’s specific therapeutic needs and provides 5 years of growth capability through its seat depth feature. With 2 frame options available (with and without seating), the Rodeo is able to accommodate aftermarket and extensive seating needs. Rodeo’s Cordura upholstery
Convaid Safari Tilt Transit
The Convaid Safari Tilt Transit is designed for users with mobility disabilities. The wheelchair earned a HCPCS code of E1232 because they have been classified as Tilt-in-Space, pediatric, compact-folding wheelchairs. Simple adjustments to the Safari Wheelchair allow users to extend the life of the chair for growing children, teens, or young adults. The Convaid Safari Tilt has several options available. The Recline option opens the seat-to-back angle. The Anatomic option back provides extra back
Convaid Trekker
The Convaid Trekker is designed for users with mobility disabilities. The wheelchair is intended to be a lightweight, compact-folding, and adaptive-assistive device. The Convaid Trekker meets needs of both families and therapists, and offers the flexibility of 180 degree reversible seating that lets occupants face forward or face their caregivers with a simple adjustment. Additionally, it includes separate base and seating module, reversible seating, variable positioning, transit option, and ada
Converstation Board Game
ConverStation is an educational game system designed to teach conversation to adults, teens, and children with communication disabilities. This game incorporates effective topics into questions cards, with players taking turns engaging each other in conversation and learning the skills of turn-taking and personal communication. The game includes 240 question cards divided into four question categories: Wh- Questions; “If I...”; “Tell about...”, and; “How do you....” The question cards are sub-di
Convert-Able Table
The Convert-Able Table is a height-adjustable tilt top work table designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. This table features interchangeable snap-on table tops that allow it to be used for a variety of activities, such as reading and writing, art, and sensory stimulation. The height adjusts to enable a child in a floor sitter or an adult in a wheelchair or stander to use the table. Features include a powder-coated steel frame, four-dual locking casters, push-button h
Convertible Children's Chair
The Convertible Children's Chair is a floor sitter designed for use by children with physical and neurological disabilities. Designed for children aged 0 to 3, this sitter features a large, see-through tray that surrounds the child on three sides, a bucket-style seat with expandable trunk supports, and a separate snap-on abductor seat. The tray can also be used independently of the seat.
Convertible Exercise Stairs (Model 806)
The Convertible Exercise Stairs, model 806, are training stairs consisting of two sections, 4 steps and 8 steps, which lock securely together and CANNOT be unfastened accidentally. The stairs may be easily converted from a straight line along a wall to a right angle. There are safety treads on each step with hardwood handrails to accommodate both children and adults. Additionally, each stair section has vertical angle iron supports and plated nuts and bolts. DIMENSIONS: platform size 30 x 30 in
Converto Lo-Boy Trike
The Converto Lo-Boy Trike is a foot propelled tricycle designed with a low center of gravity for children ages 3 and above with minimum leg strength. The trike features an adjustable seat, a frame made of heavy duty cast aluminum alloy and steel, and cast aluminum spokeless wheels with non-marking solid rubber tires. OPTIONS: Pedals for children with special needs (please specify shoe size 7-9 or 10-13). DIMENSIONS: Front wheel has a diameter of 16 inches; back wheels have diameter of 10 inches.
Converto Whirl-O-Wheel & School-Age Whirl-O-Wheel
The Converto Whirl-O-Wheel and School-Age Whirl-O-Wheel are hand-propelled, "chariot style" tricycles for recreational use by children age 3 and over. The device consists of a hammock seat of non-stretchable vinyl suspended on a steel tubular frame. The user sits between two cast aluminum wheels with non-marking, solid rubber tires. Each large wheel is powered directly by means of a horizontal handgrip fastened close to the outer circumference. The rear end of the carrier rides on a small third
Cookie Sheet Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pressure switch made of cookie sheets which can be used to activate a tape player, battery toy or light. Switch made of 2 aluminum or steel cookie sheets ( or pizza pans), a subminiature size plug, 4 feet of 2 conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, and foam insulation tape. Includes instructions, diagrams and a photograph. Suggests uses. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severel
Cookie Treats
Cookie Treats is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. Designed for one to six players, this easy-to-understand game requires players to throw a die to determine how many chocolate chips they will receive to place on their laminated cookie mats, with the object of filling their cookies with chips. Players use tweezers to pick up the chips, strengthening fine motor and tripod grasping skills. The set includes six laminated mat
Coolz
Coolz are pediatric footwear and supports designed for use by children with a diagnosis of low muscle tone, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. Coolz are ideal for toddlers taking their first steps. Features include split sizes, laces, removable inlay, and available in two width fittings.
Coordination Ladder
The Coordination Ladder is a foot ladder designed for use with children with walking, balance, or neurological disabilities. Designed to helps improve spatial orientation, balance and eye-foot coordination, this hardwood six-rung ladder can be used flat on the floor, on its side, or attached to the manufacturer's Jump Box. DIMENSIONS(LxW):6 feet, 9 inches x 16 inches. The rungs are 15 inches apart.
Copernicus Tabletop Easel
The Copernicus Tabletop Easel is an easel designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. This folding easel has a lightweight molded frame with a built-in carrying handle. The easel is equipped with two magnetic dry erase boards, one with one-inch spaced blue lines and one plain. The unit also features a ledge for books or markers on each side, a detachable pocket chart, and three removable Tiny Tubs that can be stored within the built-in tray. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 19 x 17 x 19 inches (fram
Corner Chair
The Corner Chair has been developed specifically for young children from the age of 8 months with neurological, mobility, or severe physical disabilities who are working on improving their sitting balance. The Corner Chair is ideal for daycare, school and home environments. These chairs are designed to provide support at the back and sides of the child to improve sitting balance. These chairs are adjustable and grow with the child.
Corner Seat
The Corner Seat is a corner seat designed for use by children with neurological or severe physical disabilities. This chair is portable for use anywhere indoors or out and can also be used in a bathtub. It has an H-strap and hip belt to stabilize the shoulders, pelvis, and trunk and a built-in abductor to help maintain leg extension and reduce thrust. Features include a broad, stable base and easy-to-wash polyethylene surface. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 22.5 x 11 x 19 inches. The base is 17 x 27 inches
Corner Seat (Model 72140)
The Corner Seat, model 72140, is designed to facilitate normal sitting patterns inchildren aged 2 to 8 years old who need positioning while sitting. The seat places the hips lower than the knees to interrupt abnormal muscle tone, encourages legs to roll outward for stability, and keeps the back straight to prevent rounding. It also has an abduction pommel built into the front for knee separation. The seat may also be useful with spastic and athetoid children. The chair is made of canvase stretch
Corner Sitter
The Corner Sitter is a corner chair designed for use by children with neurological or severe physical disabilities. This chair is designed to help improve posture and promote upper body control. Features include a reclining backrest with adjustable sides for lateral support. The backrest angle is adjustable from a 20 degree recline to 15 degrees prone. Other features include a hip belt and an adjustable depth, removable pommel. The chair folds flat for storage. OPTIONS: Options include a high-ba
Cosmic Steering Wheel (Model 779)
The Cosmic Steering Wheel, model 779, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with upper extremity or cognitive disabilities. Spin the wheel and stars and sparkles fly in the dome while music plays and bright lights shine. This toy is designed to encourage individuals to reach out to activate the lively show. POWER: Uses 4 C and 4 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 15 inches. WEIGHT: 6.5 inches.
Cosmo's Play And Learn Software
Cosmo's Play and Learn Software is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with cognitive, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. This software is intended for use with the Mission Control computer input device (see separate entry) and enables the child to control a virtual CosmoBot to explore and enjoy a virtual playground. The software helps users to target goals of literacy, cause and effect, attention to task, and verbal skills.
Count 'em Up (Model 96607)
Count 'Em Up is an educational toy designed for use by children with low vision or fine motor disabilities. The set includes ten large wooden numerals (0 through 9), each with stacking pegs built in to it. The pegs are located in such a way as to enable stacking only if the pieces are in the correct numerical sequence. A storage bag is included. COLOR: Each numeral is a different color.
Count And Sort (Model G5072)
Count and Sort, model G5072, is a math skills game for children with learning and physical disabilities. The toy consists of a plain hardwood raised base with five plain vertical posts of varying height and 15 flat colored wood rings. The numerals one through five are painted on the base in five different colors corresponding to the ring colors. Children must place the rings, grouped by color to correspond to each numeral painted on the base, on the correct post. The raised base accommodates flo
Count and Sort Posting Box Math Game
Count and Sort Posting Box Math Game is designed for children who are working on improving their fine motor skills, problem solving, and visual perceptual skill development. This posting box can be used as a resource for early counting and sorting. The enduring appeal of dropping and poking through holes will make this a real favorite game with toddlers to school age kids, with possibilities to extend the learning for the older age group.
Counterpoint Opus Iv & Cl Semi-Recumbent Tandems
The Counterpoint Opus IV and CL Semi-Recumbent Tandems are specially designed to accommodate a wide range of riders including paraplegics, quadriplegics, seniors, and young children. These two wheeled cycles have a racing style seat for the driver (rear rider) and a semi-recumbent seat for the front rider. Both riders may pedal independently. Complete forward visibility is featured for both riders. The cycles have a stainless steel rear crank boom with a folding front boom, rear rider steering,
Cozy Coats Poncho
The Cozy Coats Poncho is rain poncho designed for use by youth who use wheelchairs. Designed to be convenient for power chair and scooter users, this hooded poncho has a 100 percent polyurethane shell and polyester lining and need only be wiped-clean for care. The poncho features two side snaps for an armhole option, and there are no pockets. SIZE: Youth size only. COLORS: Black, burgundy, and hunter.
Cozy Lap Blanket For Children (Model C186)
The Cozy Lap Blanket for Children, model C186, is a lap robe designed for use by children with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This lap blanket attaches around the waist with Velcro tabs and is made from 100 percent polyester fleece. It is hypo-allergenic and machine washable. COLOR: Royal blue, charcoal gray, or purple.
Cozy Seat
Modular seating system. Designed to support children one to three years who require special seating for support and positioning. Consists of a one piece seat and back shell made from ABS plastic with a cover and a metal frame. Can be reclined. Accessories: abduction pommel, head rest, flexible trunk bolsters, neck rest, tray, seat belt, chest belt and toy bar. Optional: back spacer to adjust seat length. Can be placed in strollers, wheelchairs, high chairs, toboggans.
Cozycare Unreal Sheepskin (Model 94076-Mn)
The Cozycare Unreal Sheepskin is a decubitus pad designed to prevent pressures sores in infants in incubators or open cribs. The pads are made of plush, thick polyester material that provides extra support and helps to evenly distribute pressure while allowing air to circulate. This pad is flame resistant, nonallergenic, and machine washable. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 17 x 20 inches.
Cpsc Corner Seat & Cpsc Corner Seat With Tray (Models Cs-01 To Cs-03 & Ct-01 To Ct-03)
Corner Seat supports young children in a good seated position and helps them gain independent sitting. The seat is available in three height sizes: small (6 1/2 inches), medium (8 1/2 inches), large (11 inches) and comes with built in pommel and adjustable back support. Padding, seatbelts and/or chestbelts may be easily be added. Available with adjustable tray.
Cradles (Model W4039)
The Cradles, model W4039, are large foam shapes designed for use with children with physical disabilities. Made of dense poly-foam and covered in vinyl-coated nylon with zipper closure, these large foam blocks have a U-shaped depression in the center to enable them to be used to support logs (see separate entry) or they can be used independently. When turned upside down, they can also be used as a crawling tunnel. DIMENSIONS (WxHxL): 6 x 42 x 14 inches. WEIGHT: 25 pounds. COLOR: Assorted bright
Cranmer Abacus (Model 1-03150-00) & Coupler (Model 1-03160-00)
The Cranmer Abacus, model 1-03150-00 is an abacus designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a 13-rod soroban abacus with a frame made of high impact plastic and beads formed of rigid polyvinyl plastic. The Coupler, model 1-03160-00, is a cadmium plated, spring steel coupling device that can be used to link two abacuses together. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Frame measures 6 1/8 by 3 9/32 inches. Beads are approximately 5/16 inch in diameter.
Crawl Along Snail
The Crawl Along Snail, model 1215, is a touch activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This toy snail in mounted on a tray for table top use to encourage swiping and reaching. Swiping at this smiley face snail causes it to move back and forth as it entertains users with lively music, dancing lights, and sounds. Users can lock the snail’s wheels and enjoy looking into the large mirror. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENS
Crawl Tunnels (Models 714 & 7210)
The Crawl Tunnel (model 714) and Heavy-Duty Crawl Tunnel (model 7210) are designed for use by children with mobility or neurological disabilities. Model 714 is made of flame-retardant plastic over steel hoops and the heavy-duty model 7210 is made of flame-retardant nylon over a fabric-encased steel frame. Both models collapse for storage. DIMENSIONS: 9 feet long and 2 feet in diameter.
Crawl-Through Bead Chain With Music (Model 206)
The Crawl-Through Bead Chain with Music, model 206, is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with mobility, visual, neurological, and cognitive disabilities. This bead-chain curtain is suspended from a free-standing frame that enables children to crawl through. As the child crawls through, moving the bead chains activates a built-in music box, providing auditory reinforcement of movement. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS: 26 x 26 x 27.5 inches. WEIGHT: 9.5 pounds.
Crawlabout Crawl Trainer
The Crawlabout Crawl Trainer is designed for children with neurological, physical, upper or lower extremity disabilities while instructing, encouraging and reinforcing crawling. The aluminum frame and foam-padded, suspended harness are height adjustable. Push handles can be attached as crawling skill progresses. The caregiver can steer from the rear to provide necessary assistance.
SIZES: Small: Overall Width 23”, Overall Height 22-25", Overall Depth 18", Harness Width x Depth 12”, Harness Dept
CrawlAhead
The CrawlAhead is designed to help develop infant crawling skills, tummy-time tasks, and quadruped tasks. The crawler positions infants for normal development of crawling and assists delayed infants to work on prone-lying or quadruped tasks. Promotes good positioning to assist with strength and coordination abilities.
Crayola Jumbo Crayons
Crayola Jumbo Crayons are easy grasp crayons designed for use by children with grasping or fine motor disabilities. Available in a set of 8, these over-sized crayons are designed to aid in gripping while reducing breakage. Each crayon has a double paper wrapper for extra strength. DIMENSIONS (LxD): 5 x .5625 inches. COLOR: Birdie Blue, Bunch O' Grapes Purple, Bunny Brown, Candy Apple Red, Jack O'Lantern Orange, Kitty Cat Black, Leap Frog Green, and Sunshine Yellow.
Crayola Large Crayons
Crayola Large Crayons are easy grasp crayons designed for use by children with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Available in standard (sets of 8 and 16), multicultural (set of 8), and washable (set of 8 or 16), these over-sized crayons aid in grip and control. DIMENSIONS (LxD): 4 x .4375 inches. COLOR: The sets of 8 standard and 8 washable crayons include red, orange, yellow, blue, green, violet, brown, and black. The set of 16 standard and washable crayons include red, orange, yellow, blue,
Crayola So Big Brush
The Crayola So Big Brush is an easy grasp paint brush designed for children age 3 and up with fine motor or grasping disabilities. This brush has a wide handle and a thick brush head. The white bristles acommodate tempra and watercolor paint.
Crayon Brix
Crayon Brix are crayons with built-up handles designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. These wrapperless aqua crayons can be used wet or dry and come in a thick rectangular shape for ease in grasping. A reusable clear plastic case is included. COLOR: Eight colors per set.
Crayon Holder
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRYPURPOSE: To create an adaptive crayon holder for children with grasping and fine motor skill disabilities. Take a 35-millimeter film canister and cut an "X" in the bottom and top. Insert the crayon through the Xs. Using both top and bottom of canister makes the crayon more stable. MATERIALS: Discarded 35 millimeter film canister (available for free from any store that does film processing) and crayon. TOOLS: Utility Knife. TITLE: Adapted Crayon Holder JOURNAL: Ideas to shar
Crazy Creek Chair & Power Lounger
The Crazy Creek Chair and Power Lounger are therapeutic seats designed for use by individuals who are unable to stand for long periods. The portable seats provide a padded seat and back support that can be used on the ground, boat deck, etc. They are constructed of coated 420 pack cloth, closed cell foam, fastex buckles, nylon webbing, carbon fiber stays and Neoprene. These seats can be adjusted from sitting to flat positions; they are waterproof and can be rolled or folded for carrying. Creek C
Create-A-Game Chunky Game Spinner
Create-a-Game Chunky Game Spinner, model 032159, is a game spinner with an extra-wide elevated pointer designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities. Velcro backed pictures can be placed around the spinner on the board's Velcro-receptive base. The board holds eight 2x2-inch pictures. DIMENSIONS: The spinner is 8 inches in diameter and has a 9-inch base. COLOR: Blue and yellow base with red pointer.
Creative Disks
Creative Disks are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with neurological and fine motor disabilities. These brightly-colored disks have slots around the perimeter which enable the pieces to snap together to create free-standing three-dimensional designs. A jumbo (24 pieces) set and a junior (48 pieces) set are available. DIMENSIONS: The pieces in the jumbo set are 4 inches in diameter and the pieces in the junior set are 2 inches in diameter.
Creature Antics
Creature Antics is a cause and effect training program program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. This program is designed to increase auditory and visual attention; train cause and effect and turn taking; develop intentionality; and offer recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perfo
Creature Capers
Creature Capers is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perform animated rout
Creature Features
Creature Features is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perform animated ro
Creature Magic
Creature Magic is a single switch program designed to introduce early language and cognitive concepts, cause and effect, turn-taking and use of a single switch for individuals with developmental, physical or visual disabilities or autism. This program is designed to introduce early language concepts, provide exposure to word combinations, reinforce critical cognitive concepts and offer recreational enjoyment. There are four games which show the concept of non-existence where things disappear and
Credit Card Switch (Model 5580)
The Credit Card Switch, model 5580, is a touch switch designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. As thin as a credit card, the switch is extremely sensitive and activates with the slightest touch. It can be used on any flat surface or it can be mounted on a wall and it is equipped with a plastic sleeve to hold a label. The set includes the switch, two plastic sleeves, and a set of labels, double-sided mounting tape, and Velcro for mounting. OPTIONS: A metal mounti
Creepster Crawler (Models Cr-1 & Cr-2)
The Creepster Crawler is a crawling trainer designed for use with children with neurological, physical, or lower extremity disabilities. This device consists of an aluminum frame on casters with an attached foam-padded harness that suspends the child in the four-point crawling position. The adjustable harness accommodates growth and allows for variability in the amount and distribution of weight bearing on the extremities. The front bars of the frame are padded for safety. The unit also has a pa
Crepe Puzzle Construction Set
The Crepe Puzzle Construction Set is a puzzle set designed for use by children with neurological or fine motor disabilities. These puzzles offer tactile sensation and come complete with assembly patterns and storage trays. The Construction Set includes a dump truck, a backhoe, a bulldozer, and a cement truck. DIMENSIONS(LxW): 8.25 X 11.5 inches.
Crepe Puzzle Nature Set
The Crepe Puzzle Nature Set is a puzzle set designed for use by children with neurological or fine motor disabilities. These puzzles offer tactile sensation and come complete with assembly patterns and storage trays. The Nature Set includes a butterfly, a bug, a bird and a fish. DIMENSIONS(LxW): 8.25 X 11.5 inches.
Crepe Puzzle Transportation Set
The Crepe Puzzle Transportation Set is a puzzle set designed for use by children with neurolological disabilities. These puzzles provide tactile sensation and come complete with assembly patterns and storage trays. The Transportation Set includes a plane, a train, a helicopter, and a fire truck. DIMENSIONS(LxW): 8.25 X 11.5 inches.
Criterium 75 & Criterium 85 Bicycle Handlebar Adapter
The Criterium Bicycle Handlebar Adapter is a bicycle accessory designed for use by individuals with upper extremity amputation. This recreational accessory snaps on and off a 1-inch diameter bicycle handle bar, which is standard in the bicycle industry. The unit is constructed of a durable synthetic polymer. It has no moving mechanical parts or adjustable release mechanisms, and gets its gripping and release force from its shape and the flexible properties of the synthetic material from which it
Crocodile Gait Trainer
The Crocodile Gait Trainer is designed for use in developing the walking skills of children with cerebral palsy or balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. Standard features include a folding frame, anti-reverse locks, a height- adjustable back frame, rotational hand grips, directional lockout, and large solid wheels. OPTIONS: Sling seat; fold down seat; anti-tips; forearm supports with hand grips; and pelvic supports. SIZES: Sizes 1 and 2. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Size 1 is 28.75 x 24.5
Cross-Bar Ring Toss (Model W260)
The Cross-Bar Ring Toss, model W260, is designed for use with individuals with fine or gross motor disabilities. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the set includes one large x-shaped base with a post at the end of each arm and at the center. Each post is marked with a point value. Four rubber rings are also included.
Cruisaire (Models Ca11 & Ca13)
The Cruiseaire is a child's transport chair designed for use with children with mobility disabilities. FRAME (WxHxL): Both models have a lightweight folding frame with a grey hammertone finish. Open, odel CA11 is 20 x 37 x 31 inches without footrests and model CA13 is 21.5 x 37 x 33 inches without footrests. Folded, both models are 13 x 11 x 47 inches. An optional anatomic back frame is available on both models which stabilizes the head and neck to assist in the development of righting reflexes.
Cruise
Cruise is a mouse emulator designed for use by individuals with fine motor or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This device requires no hand or wrist movement. Users control the speed and direction of the cursor with a single, soft touch of a control ring. The programmable unit stores personal settings for automatic retrieval each time the computer is powered up. Designed to be plug-and-play for any computer with PS/2 or USB connection, the device features two switch input jack
Cruiser Anatomic (Models Cx12, Cx14, Cx16, & Cx18)
Cruiser Anatomic is a manual wheelchair designed for use by children or adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This chair is available in standard and transit (bus/van tie-down) models. FRAME (HxLxW): Model CX12 is 36.5 x 44.5 x 21 inches, model CX14 is 36 x 36 x 23 inches, model CX16 is 37.5 x 39.5 x 26 inches, and model CX18 is 38 x 40 x 28 inches. Folded dimensions are 14 x 46 x 13 inches for model CX12, 14 x 46.5 x 14 inches for model CX14
Cruiser Ready
The Cruiser Ready is a child transport chair fitted with a range of positioning options. FRAME: Folding frame with reversible push handles available in the same sizes as the standard Curisers (see separate entry). This chair is available with or without tie-down brackets. SEAT: The seat is depth adjustable and the back-to-seat angle is adjustable. A reinforced seat with a canopy, headwings, trunk support, hip abductor, and padded shoulder straps with covers is standard. ARMRESTS: Padded armrests
Crush-It!™ Bat
Crush-It!™ Bat is designed for children with limited upper extremity strength, coordination, and grasp. The high-tension strings provide a spring action barrel. The adjustable Power Knob allows you to adjust the string tension for playing in a large field or small backyard. It features a contoured grip handle, is lightweight and easy to swing.
Crystal Clear Switch
The Crystal Clear Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This round switch can be activated with the slightest pressure anyone on the surface. A clear screw-off top enables pictures or words to be mounted on the switch surface for cueing.
Crystal Drop Balls
Crystal Drop is a balance training device designed for use with individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. These inflatable balls may be sat upon, bounced, caught, etc. DIMENSIONS: Available in 50, 70, and 90 centimeters in diameter. COLOR: Clear
Cuddlebug
The CuddleBug is a stroller designed for use with children with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. This stroller offers tilt, full recline, and hi/lo capabilities and accepts two seating modules to accommodate growth. The unit folds for transportation and storage without removing the seating module. The unit offers 5 to 30 degrees of adjustable tilt and 90 to 160 degrees of adjustable recline. Standard features include a height-adjustable push handle; a padded seat insert w
Cue That Word!
Cue That Word! is a cued speech auditory-visual sign language training program designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Beginning cuers learn to cue and cue-read, using all hand shapes and locations with over 200 colorfully-illustrated simple words. Cues can be viewed in speed-adjustable animation or in real-time video. The user can choose whether to practice words grouped by vowels or subjects, and whether to play in "learn" or "game" mode. In the Cue-Reading Game, playe
Cunningham Urinary Incontinence Clamp
Male urinary incontinence clamp. Rubber covered, malleable metal frame. Four sizes: large, regular, juvenile, infant. Ratchet type (large, regular) or button/eyelet (juvenile, infant) closure system. Properly adjusted frame and built-in ridge on lower frame bar act together to concentrate pressure on urethra.
Curved Walking Board (Model W6863), Straight Walking Board (Model W30480), & Class-Sized Walking Board (Model W8987)
The Walking Boards are balance beams designed for use with children with mobility and balance disabilities. These sets include plastic peieces with no-slip walking surfaces that attach to one another in a variety of configurations. The Curved Walking Board, model W6863, includes 10 curved pieces that can be connected to form a serpentine path or a gentle S-curve. The Straight Walking Board, model W30480 includes 10 straight pieces. The Class-Sized Walking Board, model W8987, includes 20 curved a
Custom Bicycle Handle Bars
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To create customized bicycle handle bars for a child with her right arm approximately 3 inches shorter than her left arm and limited use of her right hand. The gear shift and rear break were moved from the right to the left handlebar. Then on the right handlebar a three-inch extension was built. At the top of that extension is a small ball and a padded platform on a swivel providing wrist support and assistance in gripping. TITLE: Custom Bicycle Handle Bars Stander. W
Custom Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To accommodate a child's disabilities to improve upper body range of motion and overall independence. The chair was built to the style of a supplied model. Features include a slightly reclined back, side panels, a drop-away pommel at the front of the seat plate, provision for fitting a pelvic positioning belt, and a footplate with footcups. TITLE: Successful Projects in Brief: Chair for Boy in Special School. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 23 no 1, Autumn 2003: p.19
Custom Child's Prothesis
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a custom prosthetic leg extension for a child with proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD). A 5-year-old boy with one leg significantly shorter than the other due to PFFD received a new prosthetic extension designed specifically for him. The boy's traditional prosthesis makes his legs the same length but does not aid in the boy's mobility. The leg created by engineering students at Purdue University uses an innovative gearbox design to
Custom-Built Child's Bed
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a safe bed for a child with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and vision and hearing impairments at a comfortable height for care givers. The standard-sized twin bed has a raised base and heavy-duty pine posts that support fixed rails on three sides. The rails on the fourth side slide up and down, with the weight taken on counterbalanced springs similar to those on a window sash. The rail is held in the raised position with bolts and a covered cat
Customized Double Sized Bed
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a customized bed for children with multiple disabilities. The customized bed was created for twin boys who have multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, developmental delays, and vision and hearing disabilities. Caregivers wanted the two boys to be able to have shared sleeping arrangements due to the therapeutic benefits seen as a result of the boys' emotional bond. Additionally, the customized bed was to be placed in a family room rather t
Customized Four-Wheel Bike
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide mobility for a child with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. Although the child has a wheelchair, it proved difficult to maneuver in the house and did not provide any lower extremity exercise. It was discovered that a four-wheeled bike without pedals worked well for him, allowing him to propel the bike with his feet. However, commercially-available models were not strong enough for daily mobility use, so a custom model was built. The forks and handlebar
Cut-Out Table And Foot Support
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with multiple disabilities with a work and play surface. Using an existing round table as a base, a removable square tabletop with a cut out in the center of each side was designed to be clamped on. Made of 18-millimeter (mm) thick MDF, the corners of the top were rounded and wooden cleats were fitted under each of the four sides. The cleats are turned and locked with T-bolts to secure the square top to the table. A platform of 9-millimeter plywood
Cut-Up Textbook, Looseleaf Reader.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Improve ability to independently turn the pages of a book, and keep the book open to the correct page when an individual has poor hand function. Recommends cutting a book from its binding and inserting the pages, hole punched into a looseleaf binder. Book can then be clamped tightly to a heavy bookstand with large clips. If needed, the stand could be clamped to the table. Pages may be turned more easily by using a pencil to which a piece of rubber spon
Cutting Edge Communication Board
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The “Cutting Edge” Communication Board Display is a handy way to store and/or use communication symbols. It is designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities.
Cylinder Chair.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Chair with cylindrical back and sides to provide support for the trunk and encourage the child' s shoulders forward. Chair made with wood and a cardboard cylinder. Lists materials needed and provides instructions for constructing the chair, which can be made with a removable pommel. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health
Cylinder Chair.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cylinder chair to provide support for the child, especially for a child with cerebral palsy; the back prevents the child from falling backwards when bringing the hand toward the mouth. Chair cut from cylinder of thick reinforced cardboard with a thick disk of the same material as a seat. The chair can be padded with foam and covered with a washable material. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R TITLE: Handling the Young Cer
Cymouse
Cymouse is a head operated video game controller designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This control unit allows the user to reassign key functions to slight head motions. It is a five-axis game controller that can be manipulated with the user's head. The unit does not replace the mouse, but can be used as a supplement, giving the user more control over the game. It uses infrared light and math to determine the user's head posi
D.I.Y. Scalextric
***Do It Yourself*** D.I.Y. Scalextric is race track game designed for children with limited fine motor, upper extremity strength and grasping abilities due to cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or surgery. It allows the activity to be activated by switch. Materials: Chaserz racing game; 2x 3.5 millimeter mono headphone socket. Thin wire (e.g 7strand 0.2millimeter). Soldering iron (15 to 30 Watt power). Thin solder. Soldering flux. Desoldering braid. Cordless drill with 2 drill bits (1x ¼ inch; 1x
D.I.Y. Toy Bar/Gym
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To allow children with cortical blindness MATERIALS USED: 2 right angles, 3 opening 1 inch diameter “T” connectors, 4 right angles, 2 opening 1 inch diameter “elbow” connectors, 4 right angles, 3 opening 1 inch diameter “corner” connectors, Nine 2 foot long pieces of 1 inch diameter PVC piping**, Four 1 foot long pieces of 1 inch diameter PVC piping**, Elastic bands (typical white elastic bands, found at fabric and arts & crafts stores), Toy rings,
D.I.Y. Tumbler
***Do It Yourself*** D.I.Y. Tumbler is a remote control car. This modification allows users with limited fine motor, strength, and grasping abilities use a switch to activate the small buttons on the remote control base. Materials: Tumbler Remote Control Car with 2 button controller; 2x 3.5 millimeters headphone socket. Thin wire (e.g 7strand 0.2 millimeters). Soldering iron (15 to 30 Watt power). Thin solder. Soldering flux. Desoldering braid. Cordless drill with drill bit 6 (1/4 inch). Knife o
D.I.Y. Tumbler In The Dark
***Do It Yourself*** D.I.Y. Tumbler in the Dark is a remote control car adapted for individuals with a sight impairment. Materials: Light sticks Electroluminescent Wire:"El' Wire" is cool flexible light, much like Neon only in the form of plastic wire. It can be wrapped around anything. Step 1: Attach 4 inch glow sticks to the roof of the car. Use small 1.1/2 inch glow sticks in the wheel holes. Step 2: Where fixing glow sticks in the wheels, ensure that they do not touch the car's chassis when
Daily Communicator Communication Notebook & Intermediate Size Daily Communicator Communication Notebook
The Daily Communicator Communication Notebook and the Intermediate Size Daily Communicator Notebook are communication books designed for use by children and adults with speech and communication disabilities. Available in English or Spanish, these communication books are intended for use by individuals who can read at word level. The ring binders include categorized lists with tabs printed on card stock. Categories include personal information, about me, family, medical information, medication sc
Dale Catheter Tube Holder
The Dale Catheter Tube Holder may be used for most urinary catheterization procedures, including traction after transurethral prostatectomy and for retention of tubes on abdomens. The catheter locking device stabilizes urinary drainage tubes without tape and prevents "floating" effect to reduce meatal irritation. The holder is constructed of woven stretch material lined with absorbent and hypoallergic, Helanca nylon. The Velcro closure allows for adjustability and a secure fit without restricti
Dalmation (Model 512)
The Dalmatian, model 512, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When a connected capability switch (not included) is activated the puppy barks and wags its tail. POWER: Requires capability switch and 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HXL): 6 x 7.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1 pound. COLOR: White with black polka dots.
Dalmation Treats
Dalmation Treats is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. Designed for one to six players, this easy-to-understand game requires players to throw a die to determine how many spots they receive to place on their laminated dalmation mats. The object is to cover the dalmation with spots. Players pick up the spots, strengthening fine motor and grasping skills. The set includes six laminated mats, 180 playing pieces, and dice.
Dance Beat Drum (Model 4412)
The Dance Beat Drum, model 4412, is a sensory integration activity designed for children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. This see-through drum has lights, three large buttons with musical symbols to select three rhythmic modes, a switch to select from four different activity modes, and an on/off switch. In "drum" mode, children can tap out any rhythm and watch as fascinating light patterns appear on the top of the toy. In "funny" mode, Dance Beat Drum makes six r
Dancing Taxi
Dancing Taxi is designed for use by children with cognitive and learning disabilities, limited upper and extremity coordination and strength as a result of cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury or developmental delays. Dancing Taxi has bump and go action when you activate your capability switch. It makes car sounds, plays upbeat music and displays bright lights on the wheels.
Dasher Car (Model 8009)
The Dasher Car, model 8009, is a remote control operated toy designed for use by children with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities. Using the adapted remote control, the user can make this toy car perform stunts, 360-degree front axle spins, and wheelies accentuated by bright multicolor flashing lights. This toy is intended to increase visual attention. POWER: The car uses 3 AA batteries; the remote requires 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Car - 3 x 6 x 4 inches; remote - 1.75 x 10 x
Days Sequence
Days Sequence is a personal skills and independent living skill tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child the sequence of the days of week. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections. Each section includes a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. A picture showing a day of the week in the corre
Dazzle
Dazzle is a drawing and painting program designed for use with cognitive and upper extremity disabilities. Customozable to meet the user's needs and accessible by mouse or touch screen, the program features a configurable tool. The program can also be set to create only simple paintings if desired. Feature and effects buttons can also be added to the tool bar for more detailed creations. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers equipped with Windows.
Deep Solar Effect Wheels
The Deep Solar Effect Wheels are projectors designed for use by individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to put them in an engaging and vibrant adventure as it projects images of the deep blue ocean throughout the room.
Degree Feeding Bottles
Degree Feeding Bottles are designed for use with infants and children with swallowing and eating disabilities. This botle features an angled neck to permit nursing in an upright position, providing better control of swallowing.
Delay Timer.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Delay timer allows switch to stay on for one to eleven seconds even if the switch is only activated briefly. A simple electronic circuit is constructed on a micro miniature prepunched perfboard and placed into a small box. Twenty-two gauge stranded wire is arranged on the perfboard and soldered into place. Resistors, 9 volt battery, electrolytic capacitor, audio transistor, potentiometer and mini relays are also soldered into place. The circuit board i
Deltasand
DeltaSand is a sand water table designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity, or cognitive disabilities. This non-tox, allergen- and latex-free sand acts and feels like wet sand molds like dough and is reusable and does not dry out. The sand is available in a set with two pounds of sand and an inflatable, high-sided tray which serves as a worksurface and carrying case or in a starter kit with two pounds of sand, the tray, six molds, and two carving tools. The tray has a clear sl
Deluxe 2-Speed Vibrator Kit (Model 4120)
The deluxe 2-Speed Vibrator Kit, model 4120, is a massager designed to provise sensory stimulation for individuals with a physical disability. It has a choice of two speeds and comes with six interchangable heads. The silent electric motor is not a distraction to tactile activity and the compact size makes it easy for children to handle. On low speed it produces 60 Hz and about 2.5mm amplitudea, while on high speed it produces 120 Hz and about 1 mm amplitude. GUARANTEE: One full year from shippi
Deluxe Banking Program
The Deluxe Banking Program is a money management training system designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. This program covers every aspect of maintaining a checking account: deposits, personal checks, check registers, ATM/Debit cards, personal identification numbers (PIN), and monthly statements. The complete set includes 50 short stories for writing checks and 25 other real-life transactions, 150 reproducible worksheets and instructions in a teacher's bi
Deluxe Beanbags & Activities Set
The Deluxe BeanBags & Activities Set is a bean bag game set designed for use by individuals with coordination, perceptual, upper extremity gross motor, or fine motor disabilities. This set includes 12 canvas bean bags filled with five ounces of clean aquarium gravel, a storage box, and instructions for more than 50 activities. DIMENSIONS Each bag is 2.75 x 4.5 inches. COLOR: Three red, three blue, three yellow, and three green bags.
Deluxe Bowling Ball Pusher
The Deluxe Bowling Ball Pusher is designed for use by individuals with limited strength or mobility. This steel and aluminum device may be used from a standing position or from a wheelchair and consists of a long padded handle attached to jaws that grip the ball; caps on the tips of the jaw protect the floor from scratches. The handle extends for use and can be shortened for storage and transport. DIMENSIONS: Adjusts from 38 to 54 inches long. WEIGHT: 4 pounds.
Deluxe Child Wheeled Walker (Model 1763)
The Deluxe Child Wheeled Walker, model 1763, is a multi-purpose designed for use by children two to eight years old with mobility disabilities. This walker can be used in a walking or seated position. Features include a padded body ring that opens in the rear for easy entry and exit. The entire unit disassembles for transport and storage. DIMENSIONS: Height adjustable from 15 to 23 inches. The removable saddle seat adjusts from 10 to 18 inches from the floor. The inside diameter is 9.5 inches, a
Deluxe Fatwheels (Models Tw1612, Tw2012, & Tw24612)
Deluxe FatWheels are bicycle support wheels designed for use by children or adults with balance disabilities. The wheels are made of high impact polypropylene with heavy-duty cartridge bearings and inflatable rubber tires and tubes. All models are available with Standard or Large size chain stays. SIZES: Model TW1612 fits 16- or 18-inch bikes; model TW2012 fits 20-inch bikes; and model TW24612 fits 24- or 26-inch bikes. DIMENSIONS: 12.5-inch wheels and 3/8-inch axles. CAPACITY: 80 pounds for mod
Deluxe Folding Walker (Models 2130, 2135, Dme 17)
Folding adjustable height walker. Anodized aluminum tubing with angled front legs for security, double tube cross brace with epoxy coating, side leg safety braces. Over toilet design. Height adjusts in 1 inch increments. Dual safety release pins allow each side to be folded independently, activated by depressing knob at top of safety release pin and pulling toward front brace. Folds flat. Adult size: Adjustable height 32 to 36 inches, width at base 24 inches, width between grips 16 1/2 inches, d
Deluxe Lacing & Tracing Set
The Deluxe Lacing & Tracing Set is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor and neurological disabilities. The activity reinforces fine-motor skills, provides tactile stimulation and sequencing practice by lacing or tracing the colored shapes. The set of three kits includes: Lacing & Tracing Kids with eight kids and a bus; Lacing & Tracing Goldilocks with Goldilocks, three bears, one house, one bed, one chair, and one bowl; and Lacing & Trac
Deluxe Pediatric Shower / Commode Chair (Model 350)
The Deluxe Pediatric Shower/Commode Chair, model 350, is a child caster shower commode designed for use by children with physical disabilities. Constructed of durable, furniture-grade PVC tubing shaped to eliminate sharp corners, the commode features a hinged seat with four interlocking seat supports, a wide wheel-base, a removable back made of vinyl coated polyester mesh, a detachable 7.5 quart pail, a footrest, and a safety belt. OPTIONS: Privacy skirt; open front toilet seat; removable padded
Deluxe Steer & Stroll Trike
The Deluxe Steer & Stroll Tricycle is a child's tricycle designed for use by children with lower extremity or mobility disabilities. Designed for children two to five years of age, this tricycle has a rear push handle and an internal geared steering feature that enables an adult to turn the front wheel with push handle. Freewheeling pedals allow the rider to coast while an adult pushes. When the stroller-style handle is no longer required, it can be removed. Other features include an oversi
Deluxe Turtle Therapy System (Models 2882 & 2883S )
The Deluxe Turtle Therapy System, model 2882. and 2883S is a complete system designed for vestibular stimulation and sensory integration therapy. The system, model 2882, consists of the Turtle dome, a padded scooter, T-stool leg attachment, net swing with rope and ascender, therapy record booklet, and complete Turtle Methods Manual. All components of the systems fit into the Turtle dome for storage. Model 2883S includes the padded scooter and T-stool leg attachment only.
Deluxe Ups Walker (Model 2105)
Walker, adjustable height. Heavy wall anodized aluminum tubing, secured with aircraft rivets. Nonskid reinforced rubber tips, rubber handgrips. Adult size: adjustable height 32 to 36 inches, width 23 inches, depth 20 1/2 inches. Youth size: adjustable height 28 to 32 inches, width 22 inches, depth 19 inches. Weight 4 pounds.
Denim Lockout Suit (Models 771, 772 & 773)
The Denim LockOut Suit, models 771, 772 and 773, is a child’s jumper designed for use by children with incontinence, who have difficulty dressing, or who are prone to undress themselves. It features a 22-inch back zipper with a tab across the top. This denim suit has a pocket on the chest and has short sleeves and short legs (long legs are available). It also has a ribbed neck and elastic at the waist. The Denim LockOut Suit is designed so that a diaper may be changed without taking the entire s
Design-Your-Own Board (Model R0403)
Design-Your-Own Board, model R0403, is a communication board designed to be personalized for individuals with communication disabilities. This board features a keyboard-style letter board on one side and a blank face on the other, enabling the user or a therapist to utilize his or her perferred communication picture set (not included). The durable plastic board has rounded corners.
Design-Your-Own Board With Sticker Set (Model R0404)
Design-Your-Own Board with Sticker Set, model R0404, is a communication board designed to be personalized for individuals with communication disabilities. This board features a keyboard-style letter board on one side and a blank face on the other, enabling the user or a therapist to design a custom display using the two sets of 588 reusable WordWise Stickers (see also separate entry). The durable plastic board has rounded corners.
Desk Quarium (Model 3282)
The Desk Quarium, model 3282, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This illuminated unit features brightly-colored swimming fish. Activating a connected capability switch (not included)causes the fish to swim about in the mini aquarium. The unit also works by placing pens and pencils in the upper cup on the touch sensor. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS: 5.25 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches.
Desktop Desk
The Desktop Desk is an adapted desk or table adapter designed for use by individuals with fine motor, orthopedic, or mobility disabilities. Placed on top of a table or other table-like surface, this lightweight, portable unit provides a large, stable writing surface with adjustable heights and angles. The unit's clear plastic, removable and erasable writing surface allows for templates to be used in writing practice or for tracing art. An accessory tray attaches to either side of the unit and pr
Detroit Tests Of Learning Aptitude-Primary, Third Edition (Dtla-P:3)
The Detroit Tests of Learning Aptitude-Primary, Third Edition (DTLA-P:3) is an assessment designed for use in evaluating individuals with learning disabilities or cognitive developmental disabilities. This individually administered measure of abilities and deficiencies comprises six subtests, measuring cognitive ability in areas such as language, attention, and motor abilities. It provides standard scores, percentile ranks, age equivalents, composite scores, a total score, and a general mental a
Developmental Pull-Up Bar
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PURPOSE: Designed to allow children to work on developing their upper body strength with a pull-up bar. This pull-up bar takes gravity out of the equation by allowing the student to practice the same motion using a scooter and choices for difficulty. The child or teacher can select which height is best for the attempt. Children grab on to the bar while placing their bodies on the scooter (long scooters are easier than short scooters) and they pull up and relea
Developmental Scooter (Model 1470)
The Developmental Scooter, model 1470, is a hand propelled scooter that allows a child with mobility or neurological disabilities to move in a prone position. Constructed of 3/4 inch plywood with padding. The padding gradually increases to 9 inches thick under chest area, elevating head and shoulders. Covered in washable vinyl coated nylon. Rolls on four 2 inch diameter casters. Front casters swivel 360 degrees. Includes safety straps and rope for pulling. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 43 x 16 inches.
Diagnostic Report Writer
Diagnostic Report Writer is a student report writing program designed to produce reports on children with communication disorders. The program solicits answers to multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. These answers are used to produce three-page detailed diagnostic reports. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple IIc, Apple IIe, Apple IIGS, and IBM PC computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: A printer is required.
Diaper Doublers
Diaper Doublers are disposable diaper inserts designed for use with children with bladder and bowel incontinence. Available with or with self-adhesive backing, these liners fit inside cloth or disposable diapers to increase capacity and efficiency. The extra-absorbent polymers lock moisture in to keep skin dry and the narrow shape offers a trim, comfortable fit.
Dice With Holes & Cones
The Dice with Holes & Cones are eye hand coordination activities designed for use with children with physical and neurological disabilities. Each die surface features cones or holes that can be pushed in or pulled out. Each die also has sound. The two larger dice have handles for holding and carrying. The small and medium dice include a zippered vinyl storage bags. SIZES: Small and medium. DIMENSIONS: The small die is 4 x 4 inches and the medium is 8 x 8 inches. COLOR: Multi-colored.
Dictionary Of Braille Problem Words
The Dictionary of Braille Problem Words is a Braille book designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume identifies words that may be ambiguous or have other problems when written in contracted Grade 2 Braille. It is published in Twin Vision format with adjacent pages of ink-print and Braille, making it possible for sighted teachers and parents to use the dictionary together with students. It comes in two volumes, A-L and M-Z.
Digital Time - Lite
Digital Time – Lite is a time skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to identify time on a digital clock. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each of which has a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. In each "Learn" portion, the child is shown pictures of vario
Dino Bubbles
Dino Bubbles, model TT206, is an exhalation therapy toy designed for children who have had a tracheostomy. The plastic dinosaur bubble bottle necklace hangs on a 28-inch cord and comes with non-toxic bubbles and wand. COLOR: Assorted neon colors.
Dino Math Tracks Game
The Dino Math Tracks Game is a math skills game designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. This game reinforces counting, addition, substraction, and place value skills. Players roll a four-digit number and then move their dinosaur species to the appropriate ones, tens, hundreds, and thousand places. Math problem-solving cards add an additional level of challenge. The game is designed for two to four players and includes the game board, 16 dinosaur pieces, a cards, and a number di
Dino Skin Foam Bowling Ball (Model W7880)
The Dino Skin Foam Bowling Ball, model W7880, is a modified bowling ball designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Pre-drilled for both large and small hands, this regulation-sized coated foam ball gives when gripped. This ball is weighted for ease in gripping and rolling. WEIGHT: One pound.
Dino Whistle
The Dino Whistle, model TT207, is a green plastic dinosaur whistle on a 28- inch purple cord designed for exhalation therapy for children who have had a tracheostomy.
Dino Wind-Up Toy
The Dino Wind-up Toy, model TT211, is a plastic toy in the shape of a dinosaur designed to assist in distraction and play therapy for children who have had a tracheostomy. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches high. COLOR: Orange, blue, and pink.
Dino-Games
DINO-GAMES are academic tutorial programs designed for individuals with a learning disability. DINO-DOT is a collection of sot-to-sot games which enhance number concepts, counting, sequencing skills, and spacial perception. Games can be selected using patterns of three, six, nine or twelve dots. The mode of play, difficulty level, auditory feedback and scan speed can be controlled manually. DINO-FIND is a game of concentration that stimulates memory and pattern recognition and provides scanning
Dinosaur Game
The Dinosaur Game is a pre-reading tutorial program and a cognitive skills tutorial program for one to four players, ages 3 to 5 years, designed to teach children the concepts of sequencing, turn taking, and color identification. The computer game uses a game board format with single-switch operation. The first press of the switch spins the spinner to randomly select the color square to which the player's dinosaur progresses. Subsequent switch presses move the dinosaur, thus racing the others ho
Disc O' Sit
The Disc O' Sit is a balance training device designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, and balance disabilities. This dynamic PVC vinyl cushion is inflatable by mouth and offers active sitting and offers range of motion and sensory input. This cushion can also be used for seated or standing balance practice. DIMENSION: 15 inches in diameter.
Disc O' Sit Junior
The Disc O' Sit is a balance training device designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, and balance disabilities. This dynamic PVC vinyl cushion is inflatable by mouth and offers active sitting and offers range of motion and sensory input. This cushion can also be used for seated or standing balance practice. The surface is covered with flat bumps for sensory input and traction. DIMENSION: 12 inches in diameter.
Disc-O-Bocce
Disc-O-Bocce is a motor planning skill activity designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, mobility, balance, or neurological disabilities.This set of 12 large discs has a variety of uses: the discs can be tossed on the ground and users can step on them to follow their path, tossed with the intent of hitting another disc of the same color, tossed in a game of floor tic-tac-toe. A storage box with carrying handle is included.
Disco
Disco is a cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive, learning, or communiction disabilities. It is intended to amuse users while developing switch skills and the understanding of cause and effect. The images and animations in the program are specifically chosen for older children, adolescents, and adults. The activity level ranges from a single press to gain an animated reward, to many key presses to build up a scene. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM or com
Disco Bus (Model 1431)
The Disco Bus, model 1431, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. It is designed to increase a child's visual attention. This toy double-decker bus connects to an external switch (not included), such as a capability switch, through a .125-inch jack. Once the switch is activated, it moves about and plays music while flashing its colorful LED lights. POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxL
Discount Diaper
Adult disposable diaper. Tape tabs. Fits waist to 58 inches. Also available in infant, youth, small, medium and large .
Discover:board
The Discover:Board is a keyboard interface designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity, visual, or cognitive disabilities. This voice output keyboard speaks letters, words, or sentences to provide auditory feedback and can be used with such applications as ClarisWorks, Co:Writer, Write:OutLoud, Speaking Dynamically, and the Internet. The set includes the large membrane keyboard, four keyboard overlays, overlay creation software, support for a variety of programs, text entry capa
Discover:kenx
Discover:Kenx (pronounced "connects") is a keyboard interface designed to enable individuals with upper extremity, severe physical, or cognitive disabilities to access a computer using a choice of methods other than a standard keyboard. This device plugs directly into the keyboard port and enables customization for multiple users; the system remembers user preferences and automatically selects the appropriate set-ups. For example, one or two switches can be connected for scanning access, Key Lar
Discover:screen
Discover:Screen is an on screen keyboard program designed for use by individuals who cannot access a standard keyboard. This voice-output program provides point-and-click access to keyboard letters, whole words, and communication phrases. This keyboard has choices for entering text, talking phrases, and options for performing macros. The package includes ready-made files that match popular programs, as well as text entry, number pad, training files, talking files, a 500-image graphic library, an
Discovery Ball
The Discovery Ball is a toy designed for use by children with cognitive, vision, or fine motor disabilities. Children press any letter on the ball to hear the letter name, letter sound, or one of 26 classic tunes. Spinnning or rolling the ball plays the "ABC" song or one of three other melodies, while twinkling lights flash to the beat. The music stops when the ball stops, encouraging the child to spin or roll again and again. Infants can spin the Discovery Ball in its base; older children can d
Discovery Bike
The Discovery Bike is a three wheeled leg propelled cycle designed for use by children with lower extremity, neurological, or balance disabilities. This bike is fully adjustable and has independently adjustable handlebars and post. The pedals automatically move when the bike is moved, assisting new riders in learning the proper reciprocal leg movements and the bike can be pedaled forward and backward. Standard features include locking hand brakes, foot straps on the pedals, a low-backed seat, an
Discovery Bike Wide Glide
The Discovery Bike Wide Glide is a three wheeled leg propelled cycle with a wide wheel base designed for use by children with lower extremity, neurological, or balance disabilities. This bike is fully adjustable and has independently adjustable handlebars and post. The pedals automatically move when the bike is moved, assisting new riders in learning the proper reciprocal leg movements and the bike can be pedaled forward and backward. Standard features include locking hand brakes, foot straps on
Discovery Puzzle Cube (Model 1582)
The Discovery Puzzle Cube, model 1582, is a tote-along puzzle cube with large pieces designed to teach beginning matching skills to children with physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. The toy is a plastic cube equipped with a handle and with a different activity on each side. The child must mix-and-match animal shapes, numbers, faces, and patterns to form complete pictures. This can be done by simply sliding the puzzle pieces up, down, and sideways. COLOR: This puzzle cube is white
Discovery Series (Models Dcp 12 Rs, Dcp 16, & Dcp 16 Wg)
The Discovery Series are child or junior tricycles designed for use by children and adolescents with mobility or neurological disabilities. The DCP 12 RS tricycle features direct drive and low gear ratios for smoother pedaling motion. A limited front-wheel turning radius, wide wheelbase, and low center of gravity aid in safety and stability. The seat and upright handlebar height are adjustable, and the handlebar can be moved out of the way for dismounting. The seat is available in low- and high-
Dish It Up!
Dish It Up is an independent living skills program designed for use with children with learning and cognitive disabilities. This restaurant-based game-style program requires players to match cards to pictures on guest checks to earn tips. The one who earns five dollars wins.
Dissolving Stent
Dissolving Stent is a bioabsorbable stent designed to treat obstructions in blood vessels of pediatric patients that provides the benefit of stenting and removes the risks associated with a permanent implant (i.e., the need to re-intervene and the long term clinical management of the patient). The development of a bioabsorbable stent system for the treatment of PAS represents a shift in modification of adult product for use in pediatrics to development of a novel system specifically designed for
Divide N Play
Divide N Play is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child division skills. The user can set the time and question type (in numbers or as a word problem) before each game play session. The question is shown at the top of the screen with a voice prompt, and the correct answer a
DIY Bath Chair
DIY Bath Chair is designed for use by children with limited mobility and postural control during bathing activities. This chair supports the child in a sitting or reclining position.
DIY Go Baby Go - Joystick controlled powered device
Go Baby Go - Joystick controlled powered device is designed for use by children with limited physical mobility as a result of spinal bifida, cerebral palsy, or stroke. It allows children to experience independent movement through a modified toy off the shelf.
DIY Scooter Board
An adapted scooter board is designed for children with limited mobility as result of a congenital amputation, cerebral palsy, or neurological impairments. This scooter board is an upholstered board with casters that can be used to help children move. If a child is unable to walk or crawl independently, he or she might be able to push against the ground and propel themselves forward. This allows the child to explore their environment at their own pace and see the things they want to see, rathe
DIY Switch Air-Surfer
DIY Switch Air-Surfer is designed to assist individual with limited mobility and fine motor coordination due to cerebral palsy, stroke, and brain injuries participate in recreational play by using a switch to fly the model plane. Materials 1x "Air-Surfer". 2x 3.5 millimeter mono headphone socket. Thin wire (e.g 7strand 0.2 millimeter). Shrink-wrap. Soldering iron (15 to 30 Watt power). Thin solder. Soldering flux. Desoldering braid. Cordless drill with 1x 1/4 drill bit. Knife or wire strippers.
DIY Weigthed Glove
DIY Weighted Glove is designed to provide additional sensory input to the hand for children who need the extra input to be more aware of the position of their hand. Material: Hook and loop strap (i.e. Velcro), washers, a mitten/glove (the author purchased the gloves from Target).
Dizzy Disc
Dizzy Disc is a balance training device designed for use with children with balance or neurological disabilities. This three-dimensional toy features a spinning top disc that allows children to lie down, sit, kneel, or stand while spinning to improve balance and coordination. The angle of the disc can be changed to adjust the level of difficulty; the greater the slope, the greater the challenge of maintaining balance. DIMENSIONS: The disc is 16 inches in diameter, and the base is 18 inches in di
DK Braille: Shapes
The DK Braille: Shapes is designed for use by children and adults who are blind or have low vision. The magnetic shapes help children learn, find, and remember their shapes through die-cut shapes, embossed images, and braille or large format text in this special book designed specifically for blind or visually impaired readers.
Do-Eat Performance-Based Assessment Tool for Children
Do-Eat Performance-Based Assessment Tool for Children is a performance-based assessment tool for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and both verbal and non-verbal learning disabilities. Features of this assessment tool include:
Dodge Discs (Model 7376)
Dodge Discs, model 7376, is a battery-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy comes with 40 discs, a launcher, a metallic paddle or handle, and a speed adjustment control device. The user loads 10 discs and pushes down on the metallic paddle or grasps the black handle. The discs then shoot across the room. The launcher is on a lazy Susan to allow more aim control, and the speed adjustment device controls how fast the discs are rele
Dog On Skate (Model 3908)
The Dog on Skate, model 3908, is a battery-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities. Squeezing a designated spot on the dog's paw plays music and the dog races around on its skateboard for visual tracking. POWER: Uses three AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxW): 12 x 5 inches.
Dollar & Cents Software
The Dollars & Cents Software is a money management tutorial program designed to teach basic money concepts to people who have mental retardation or learning disabilities. These three software programs make up Attainment's Dollar and Cents Software Series. The First Money program, Level I, teaches the value of money to beginners and to those who do not read. It teaches money names and the concepts of equal value and what something is worth. Voice prompts and graphic prompts lead students thro
Dollars And Cents Intellikeys Bundle
The Dollars and Cents IntelliKeys Bundle is a money management tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the First Money, Spending Money, and Making Change programs (see separate entry) from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Maci
Dolphin Air Mat (Model 1324)
The Dolphin Air Mat, models 1325 and 1326, is an air flotation mattress designed to provide vestibular or proprioceptive stimulation for individuals with a physical disability. It is also good for working with postural adjustments, sensory stimulation, motor planning tasks, weight shifting exercises, equilibrium responses and balance activities. OPTIONS: The Dolphin Tactile Pad, model 1323, is a reversible patchwork pillowcase of four different textures available for $59.00. DIMENSIONS: Uninflat
Dome Alone (Models 69 & 71)
The Dome Alone, models 69 & 71 are switch-operated toys designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Intended to encourage children to reach out, pressing the button switch on top of the dome causes the bright, confetti-like objects inside the dome to spin and jump with music. Both devices come with an on/off switch and volume control. Model 69 requires a capability switch (not included); model 71 comes complete with a built-in switch. Requires 4 C batteries. DIMENSIONS (H
Dominik
The Dominik is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Three different frame lengths are available. The brightly-colored frame is includes push handles and a support roll. It folds compactly for transport and storage. Seat tubes are integrated into the side frame. SEAT: A variety of seat widths and lengths are available in connection with the different frame lengths. The back includes adju
Domino Train
Domino Train is designed for use by children 3-6 years of age with limited fine and gross motor strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, dystonia, or muscular dystrophy. Load the magazine with dominoes, clip it into the top of the train, and connect a switch (any 3.5 millimeter switch). Press the switch to make the train chug along, sound its bell and stand all the dominoes behind it in a line - perfect for knocking down the dominoes. Domino Train comes with 2 x AA batteries.
Dominoes
Dominoes are designed for use by children who have difficulty grasping or seeing standard small dominoes. These soft, foam-filled dominoes are non-toxic, machine washable, and dryer safe. The set includes 28 pieces and a zippered vinyl storage bag. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 10.5 x 6 inches.
Dominoes.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Dominoes made for various uses: color matching, picture matching, number learning and dominoes with raised dots for visually impaired children. Instructions for making dominoes of wood strip, hardboard or plywood, matchboxes, and wood, split pea and string for the raised dot version. Suggests activities. Includes drawings and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Making Toys for Handicapped Children: A Guide f
Donut Rocker
The Donut Rocker is a pediatric crawling tube designed to be used as a rocker to encourage vestibular stimulation for individuals with neurological disabilities (in particular, pertaining to the eighth cranial nerve). With a velcro-locking system that can separate this tube into two halves, the tube can also be utilized as a bridge or a chair designed to enable postural drainage. It is also possible to construct a curved balance beam. DIMENSIONS: If a balance beam is constructed, the tube is (wi
Doodlebug Insert (Model 1065)
The Doodlebug Insert, model 1065, is a back support cushion designed for use with Kay Kinder Chairs (see separate entry, as well as other positioning chairs and high chairs. This terry cloth covered foam support also reduces the width and depth of the chair, enabling it to be used by smaller children. The cover can be unzipped and remove for washing. COLOR: Red or light blue.
Doodletop Activity Kit
The DoodleTop Activity Kit is a fine motor training kit designed for use by individuals with neurological and fine motor disabilities. This kit includes five DoodleTops (tops with markers through the center that draw while the top spins), a carrying case that doubles as a work surface, a playbook, paper, and 25 game and activity sheets that can be used for both fine motor coordination and motor planning activities for individuals and groups. OPTIONS: Marker refills and DoodleTops are available s
Double Bubble
The Double Bubble is a hand eye coordination and visual tracking activity designed for use with young children with physical, neurological, cognitive, or visual disabilities. This uncomplicated bead maze features a dumbbell-shaped base with one wire track in an arch and the other in a simple spiral, both with large beads to be manipulated. The base has suction cups to secure it to most smooth surfaces. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 8 x 9 inches.
Double Button Folding Walker (Models Pc1767Ys & Pc1789)
The Double Button Folding Walker, models PC1767YS and PC1789, is a folding walker designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. Features include a push button adjustable frame, vinyl hand grips, two front castors, and two rear rubber leg tips. Other features include a raised front crossbar that permits use over a commode. Model PC1767YS is for use by children and Model PC1789 is for use by adults. DIMENSIONS: The height adjusts from 32 inches to 36 inches. The width between hand g
Double Cheek Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Double cheek switch can activate two toys or other devices at the same time teaching the child to discriminate or make choices between two activities. Touch switch rests on child's chest and is tied in place. One loop of a wire coat hanger is placed on either side of the child's head. By moving the head from side to side, the child can activate one switch or the other with the cheek. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J
Double Directional Head Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Head operated switch which turns on if head is held upright and off if the head tilts too far forward or back, to encourage a child to keep her/his head in an upright position. Materials include 2 glass mercury switches, 4 feet of 2 conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire, a subminiature size plug, a strip of cardboard, soldering iron, and hot melt glue with applicator gun. Describes and diagrams construction of the switch. The switch may be attatched to the
Double Switch Box.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to permit two switches to be hooked up to a single toy or tape player so that a child has to do two things at once to turn it on. Instructions for building a double switch box using a small plastic jewel or watch box, 2 subminiature size jacks, one subminiature size plug, 4 feet of two conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire and 3 inches of single conductor, 22 gauge wire. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Electronics. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L
Double Weight Bearing Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Weight bearing switch consisting of side by side platforms which must by pressed together to activate a toy or tape player, encouraging a child to bear weight evenly on both sides. Describes construction of the switch, which needs 4 pieces of masonite or hardboard 7 by 10 by 1/8 inch, 2 large disposable aluminum cookie sheets, 1 subminiature size plug, 5 feet of conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire, double sided tape, masking tape, foam mounting tape or f
Double-Sided Sensory Brush Ii
The Double-Sided Sensory Brush II is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with cognitive and neurological disabilities. Designed for use in pressure brushing programs, this brush, also known as the corn brush, is firmer than the Sensory Brush (see separate entry) for sensory input. The same brush is attached to both sides.
Downhill Sit-N-Ski
The Downhill Sit-N-Ski is a snow ski sled designed for children and adults interested in sit-skiing or who have mobility disabilities (paraplegics, quadriplegics, and lower extremity amputees). The hull-style shell with back support helps to properly anchor the skier in the sled with a secure, adaptable mounting for the fabric and foam cushion an adjustable waist belt. These two components aid the skier in maintaining an upright posture and remaining firmly seated in the sled. Machined aluminum
Dr. Peet's Picture / Writer
Dr. Peet's Picture / Writer is an academic tutorial program designed to develop early sight words, encourage simple sentence writing, promote hand/eye computer skills and nurture creativity for children who are developmentally disabled. This program joins writing and reading naturally. It guides first writers in creating simple sentences about things that are interesting to them. They simply click the mouse on pictures of people, clothes, vehicles, food, toys and music. The pictures turn into ta
Draft:builder
Draft:Builder is a word processor program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. This organizational tool helps keep the user focused on the writing process by aiding in organizing, sequencing, and integrating information to create a high-quality first draft. This software takes the user through three steps: Outlining/mapping, note taking, and drafting. Outlining and mapping helps build a framework for writing that includes main and supporting ideas. Note taking helps clarif
Dragon
The DragonFly is a powered elevating wheelchair designed for indoor or outdoor use by individuals with mobility or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Modular powerbase in a choice of six standard colors. The chair disassembles for transport. CONTROLS: Programmable joystick with a separate controller for the elevator. SEAT: The seat features an elastometric suspension and is custom-made to fit every individual. SEAT ELEVATOR: The powered seat elevator adjusts the height of th
Dragonfly
The Dragonfly is a toy designed for use by children with physical, neurological, and cognitive disabilities. This twistable toy features a posable body and vinyl loop wings for ease in grasping. DIMENSIONS: 9 inches long. COLOR: Purple and green.
Drawstring Pouch
The Drawstring Pouch is a feeding tube holder designed to store the excess length of a feeding tube while the tube is in use by an infant, child or adult with swallowing or eating disabilities. Coiled tubing fits into this nylon mesh bag, and the bag can be pinned to clothing to help prevent accidental tube removal.
Dream Dog Print And Braille Series
The Dream Dog Print and Braille Series is a series of braille books designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. These picture books come with braille overlays and a companion Sing Along Songs CD/cassette (sold separately) that stimulates key audio and mental senses to expand the storyÆs message. Two titles are available: Jerome's Jam, in which Jazz the Dream Dog helps Jerome overcome sibling jealousy; and Monsters in Your Bed ... Monsters in Your Head, in which Angie meets mon
Dreamscapes Soother
The Dreamscapes Soother is a crib toy designed for use by infants with cognitive or emotional disabilities or who are easily distracted from sleep. Colorful scrolling images follow a story, a calming poem, a contemporary version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," or a lullaby from around the world (African, Irish, Japanese, French or classical). Each selection plays for more than 10 minutes while the night light button provides two minutes of soft light. The Dreamscapes Soother features fully a
Dress Up Moody Bear
Dress Up Moody Bear is a wood puzzle with large pieces designed for use with children with cognitive and neurological disabilities who are learning to express and recognize facial expressions. This puzzle comes in a wooden storage box and features a lid with a recessed form for the bear to be assembled on. The puzzle offers six mix-and-match outfits and six bear faces, each with a different facial expression.
Dress With Detachable Front Panel.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child's dress with detachable front panel which can be changed without removing the dress, and which enables the dress to be more easily put on or removed. Instructions for constructing a front panel for a child's collarless dress which attaches with buttons, snaps or velcro fasteners. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta P
Dress With Detachable Sleeve.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child's dress with detachable sleeves which can be changed when soiled without changing the dress. Instructions for adapting a dress so that the sleeves can be attached with buttons or with velcro fasteners. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 151-153 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 4 1978.
Drinking Straw Trainer
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with severe disabilities in transitioning from bottle feeding to straw drinking. The tip was cut off a pacifier and the pacifier was attached to a cup with a built-in straw. The remainder of the pacifier was kept intact to provide the needed tactile stimulation to aid the child in remembering to suck. MATERIALS: Pacifier and cup with straw. TOOLS: Scissors. SKILLS REQUIRED: Cutting. AUTHOR: Chambers, M. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that W
Drip Bike for Children
Drip Bike is a custom adaptation designed for use by children who are required to be connected to IV (intravenous) line for vital fluids and medication. The designer modified a tricycle to allow the user to ride around while remaining connected to the IV.
Drive Along Play Car (Model 1008)
The Drive Along Play Car, model 1008, is a puzzle with large pieces and a sensory integration activity designed to teach beginning matching skills to children with physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. This toy car features a plastic body with an oversized steering wheel on the back and a large key on the top. The horn honks and the windows can be rolled up. The key clicks when turned, and the engine revs when the car is pushed. Other features include a shape sorter in the hood. Whe
Drop Front Or Inner Seam Opening Fleece Pants (Model C121-2)
The Drop Front or Inner Seam Opening Fleece Pants, model C121-2, are children's pants designed for use by children with mobility disabilities, severe physical disabilities, spinal cord injury, or incontinence. These pants come with either a complete inner crotch opening, or a drop front opening from waist to hip on both sides. Drop front openings can be used with urinals and provide space for dressing. The inner seam crotch opening allows for changing of personal needs without undressing or taki
Drumkit
Drumkit is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This music-making software teaches children switch use as they learn to add rhythm to music. Users select a background tune and then add percussion sounds or tune motifs to complement the music. On-screen animation accompanies the music, with new animations appearing when users add drums or other instruments. Many tunes and settings are pre-
Dt Trainer
DT Trainer is an academic tutorial program designed for use by children with autism or cognitive or learning disabilities. This software is designed for independent use by students who are developmentally between the ages of 2 to 9, easily distracted or overloaded, not well self-directed or motivated, have difficulty following directions,
require moderate to substantial repetition, and need maintenance of previously learned materials. The software is designed to motivate individuals to perform t
Dual Control Training Scissors
The Dual Control Training Scissors are child's scissors designed for use with children with fine motor disabilities. These scissors have blunt stainless steel blades and hard plastic handles. Available in right- or left-handed models, these scissors have double loops inside each large handle. The child uses the set of loops furthest from the blades, while the adult uses the other set to assist with control or pressure or to provide guidance. DIMENSIONS: 6.5 inches long.
Dual Paddle Youth Size Folding Walker
The Dual Paddle Youth Size Folding Walker is a folding adjustable walker designed for use by children with walking disabilities. The Ergonomic Paddle can be depressed with the palm for folding and unfolding of the walker. The handles "lock-in" when the walker is opened. This walker folds flat for compact storage. OPTIONS: Walker wheel and glide accessories are available. DIMENSION (HxDxW): 25.25 x 16 x 20.5 inches. The height adjusts from 25.25 to 32.75 inches in 1-inch increments. The width be
Duet, The
The Duet is a wheelchair tandem cycle designed to provide recreational transportation for two: a wheelchair user or rider with partial or severe physical disabilities, cognitive or visual disabilities, or a pediatric or geriatric passenger, and a non-disabled cyclist. The engineering of the cycle allows passengers from 20 to 275 pounds to fit comfortably by simple adjustments or by using a combination of matching upholstery accessories, seat cushions, and supports. Larger passengers are as easy
Dukki Shower And Toilet Chair
Adjustable child's chair for personal hygiene. Molded polyethylene. Seat has rounded corners for eliminating dirt collection. Rust proof aluminum base. Height adjustable for easy access to toilet, sink, or table. Tilting seat control up to 60 degrees backwards for shampooing. 5 degree maximum forward tilt. Locking wheels. Interlocking armrest tray and abduction block for positioning. Abduction block directs male's urine flow. Adjustable footrest. Disassembles for traveling. Optional chest, pelvi
Dura-Trikes (Models W5983 & W6295)
Dura-Trikes are child tricycles designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. These trikes feature thick steel frames with rustproof electroplate finishes, a poly cush seat for comfort and back support, spokeless wheels, and solid rubber tires. SIZES: Model W5983 is medium and model W6295 is large. DIMENSIONS: The medium trike has a 12-inch front wheel, a 15.75-inch high seat, and a handlebar height of 25.5 inches. The large trike has a 14-inch front wheel, a seat height of 16.5 inche
Dycem Hippo Play Mat & Dycem Hippo Seat Mat
The Dycem Hippo Play Mat and the Dycem Hippo Seat Mat (sold separtely) are non-slip matting designed for use by children with severe physical or balance disabilities. The hippo-shaped play mat can be used as a placemat, on writing boards, or during play or therapy to prevent elbows, hands, knees, or feet from sliding. Made of Dycem foam, the Hippo Seat Mat can be used in wheelchairs, positioning chairs, and standard chairs to prevent the person in the chair from sliding. DIMENSIONS: Both models
Dycem Tortoise Play Mat
The Dycem Tortoise Play Mat is non-slip matting designed for use by children with severe physical or balance disabilities. The turtle-shaped play mat can be used as a placemat, on writing boards, or during play or therapy to prevent elbows, hands, knees, or feet from sliding. DIMENSIONS: 14 x 10 inches. COLOR: Blue, red, yellow, or forest green.
Dycem Tray Liner
The Dycem Tray Liner is non-slip matting designed to line trays to keep items from sliding or spilling when the tray is tilted. The liner can be cut to fit any size tray. DIMENSIONS: 15 x 10.75 inches. COLOR: Floral, green gingham, or transparent.
Dynasplint Pediatric Units
The DynaSplint Pediatric Units are extension or flexion contracture splints designed to increase joint motion and reduct contracture of the knee, elbow, wrist, or ankle. The brace consists of stainless steel with a velcro-adjustable front and back cuffs. Spring tension force is adjustable from 0 to 1.66 foot pounds (4 pounds of force at the distal end of the unit). Force is controllable with a screw adjustment inside the distal ends of the lower leg or forearm struts. SIZE: The unit will fits ar
E Z Topp (Model 530 To 570)
The EZ Topp is a bib or clothing protector designed for use by individuals with eating, swallowing, or upper extremity disabilities. With three snaps at the back of the neck, these vests go on over the shoulders and have a terry velour front and a waterproof nylon backing. The necks are ribbed. OPTIONS: Back opening. SIZES: Child (model 730), adult (model 740), or extra-large (model 750). DIMENSIONS: Model 730 is 11 x 11 inches, model 740 is 15 x 15 inches, and model 750 is 17 x 32 inches. COLOR
e-NABLE Hand Spidey Sensors
e-NABLE Hand Spidey Sensors are designed for children with congenital limb amputations. It is designed to allow children to reach, grab, and interact within their environment.
E-Z Ski Universal Walker Skis (Model W604)
The E-Z Ski Universal Walker Skis, model W604, are walker glide tips designed for use on walkers with front wheel attachments. These ski-shaped glides install on the rear legs using the attached adjusting cylinder to improve walker mobility. DIMENSIONS: The adjusting cylinder accommodates 7/8- and one-inch leg shafts. COLOR: White.
E-Z-On Adjustable Vest (Model 103Z)
The E-Z-On Adjustable Vest, model 103Z, is a harness restraint designed for use with children and adults with physical, balance, emotional, or behavioral disabilities. This restraint prevents the wearer from leaving the vehicle seat or wheelchair and provides additional support to keep the wearer in an upright position. Designed to be used in a van, bus, family vehicle, or with a wheelchair, this parachute-style harness comes standard with back zipper closure to prevent the wearer from removing
E-Z-On Modified Vest (Models 101M2 & 101M2/xxs)
The E-Z-On Modified Vest is a body restraint designed to enable children with a spinal injury, body cast, long leg cast, or hip spica to be safely transported in a prone or supine position. This vest restraint features adjustable shoulder straps to accommodate growth or heavier clothing, closure at the chest and waist, and crotch straps to help keep the hip strap positioned over the pelvis. The vest secures to the seat using the existing seat belts, which are threaded through the sides of the ve
E-Z-On Universal Harness (Model 86-Y)
The Universal Harness, model 86-Y, is a harness restraint designed for use with children and adults with physical and balance disabilities. This harness retrofits rear seat automobile lap belt, providing a strap over each shoulder.
E.fix Basic & E.fix Plus
E.fix Basic and E.fix Plus are add-on power units for manual wheelchairs designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. These units come as a solid insert or pneumatic drive wheel system for adult or children's manual wheelchairs. With the electric drive installed, the wheelchair remains foldable and portable. Users can switch from power to manual operation by turning the wheel hubs. The ergonomic joystick controller indicates battery capacity on a back lit liq
Ear Band-It
The Ear Band-It is an ear protector designed to keep water out of the ears of swimmers who have ear tubes. The reversible neoprene headband is worn at or below the hairline and fastens behind the neck with a Velcro closure. OPTIONS: A pair of reusable soft silicone ear plugs is available for use with the headband. SIZES: Small (for children three years of age and younger), medium (for children four to ten years of age), and large (for people ten years of age to adult). COLOR: All sizes are avail
Early & Advanced Switch Games
Early and Advanced Switch Games is a control switch training program designed to provide training in the use of single switches for children with upper extremity disabilities. This program includes 19 games and activities ranging from cause and effect through following directions and matching, and up to using the switch to make a funny face and print it out. Examples of games included are Noises, which provides instant positive reinforcement on switch activation; Build-A-Scene, which adds a part
Early Concepts
Early Concepts is a pre-reading tutorial program, a cognitive skills tutorial program, a training system for matching/sorting/assembly, and a problem solving program designed to teach children, ages 3 to 5 years, the concepts of what is missing from an object, and matching objects. One to four children may participate using single-switch or touchWindow (see separate entry) operation. The scanning speed (time that the cursor remains on a selection waiting for a user to make a selection) may be ad
Early Counting Skills - Autism
Early Counting Skills – Autism is a perceptual training and math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad or an Android device to teach a child to learn counting basic numbers from 1 to 5. The app first displays different amounts of beach balls along with corresponding numbers to illustrate the numbers to the child
Early Emerging Rules: Negation
Early Emerging Rules: Negation is a language tutorial and vocabulary enhancement program designed to train early grammatical constructions and facilitate the transition from single words to word combinations for individuals with developmental, visual, physical or language learning disabilities. The program uses speech, pictures, and animated characters and is intended as a follow-up to the vocabulary training provided by First Words, First Words II, and First Verbs (see entries). The six instruc
Early Emerging Rules: Plurals
Early Emerging Rules: Plurals is a language and vocabulary enhancement tutorial program designed to train early grammatical constructions and facilitate the transition from single words to word combinations for individuals with developmental, visual, physical or language learning disabilities. The program uses speech, pictures, and animated characters and is intended as a follow-up to the vocabulary training provided by First Words, First Words II, and First Verbs (see entries). This program use
Early Emerging Rules: Prepositions
Early Emerging Rules: Prepositions is a language tutorial and vocabulary enhancement program designed to train early grammatical constructions and facilitate the transition from single words to word combinations for individuals with developmental, visual, physical or language learning disabilities. This program uses speech, pictures, and animated characters and is intended as a follow-up to the vocabulary training provided by First Words, First Words II, and First Verbs (see entries). This progr
Early Learning Curriculum Online (Elcoo)
The Early Learning Curriculum Online is an academic tutorial, independent living skills and problem solving skills training program designed for use by parents and teachers working with pre-school children with cognitive, learning, or vision disabilities. This series of 43 online lessons can be used by parents and teachers at home or in school to instruct children about readiness and critical thinking skills in six areas - Math and Problem Solving Skills; Reading and Language Development; Develo
Early Learning I
Early Learning I is a perceptual training program designed for teaching recognition of colors, shapes, numbers, and letters to children with a learning disability. The program includes the following four lessons: Matching Colors, Learning Shapes, Counting Numbers, and Letter Match. All have the option of being controlled with: a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, IntelliKeys, or single- or dual-switch input. The program may be set to ask for a yes or no response with no as default value. A speec
Early Learning I Intellikeys Bundle
The Early Learning I IntelliKeys Bundle is a pre-reading tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Early Learning I (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of six overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program teaches identification of eight colors, eight shapes by sight and name, numbers from one through twenty, and upper and lower case letter
Early Learning Ii Intellikeys Bundle
The Early Learning II IntelliKeys Bundle is a math tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Early Learning II (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of two overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program teaches simple addition and number sequencing. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: System 7.1 or higher, fou
Early Learning Iii Intellikeys Bundle
The Early Learning III IntelliKeys Bundle is a math tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Early Learning III (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of three overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program teaches simple subtraction and the concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYS
Early Learning Suite
The Early Learning Suite is a pre-reading tutorial program designed to teach reading skills to young children. The program consists of a set of 16 educational programs and a record-keeping system. All programs support input from a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, IntelliKeys, or single- or dual-switch input. The following programs are included on the software: Early Learning I: Matching Colors, Learning Shapes, Counting Numbers, and Letter Match; Early Math Skills: Early Addition I, Early Addi
Early Math With Spider And Friends
Early Math with Spider and Friends is a math skills game and tutorial program designed for teaching beginning math to switch users with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program has an assortment of early learning activities that focus on math, including practice in sorting, matching, copying, drawing, and counting. Users select a category, then choose from a group of six activities in that category. Activity choices within each category are similar, so it is easy for users to navigate fr
Earobics
Earobics is an auditory perceptual training and pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children and adults with communication or learning disabilities or who are hard of hearing. It provides phonological awareness and auditory processing training for the prevention and remediation of reading and other language-based disabilities. The software comes in home, classroom, and professional versions. The professional version is designed for use by reading specialists, audiologists, and speec
Easel Activity Kit
The Easel Activity Kit is a fine motor training kit designed for use with children with eye hand coordination and fine motor disabilities. These activities promote fine motor and hand skills, especially when used on an angled surface. The set includes the Geoboard, Wikki Stix, two sticker books, a chalkboard and chalk, magnetic board and an alphabet magnet set, a Roll-Around stamp, an ink pad, and the Easel Activities Guide by Carol Anne Meyers.
Easi-Speak™ USB Recorder
The Easi-Speak™ USB Recorder is designed to encourage reluctant students ages 4-18 to speak up. To, hit the button to record, say something into the microphone and then play back and listen. It features up to four hours of recording time.
Easie Eaters
Easie Eaters are a fork and spoon with built-up handles designed for use by individuals aged three years and older with fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities. These easy-grip plastic utensils have built-up, curved handles that facilitate greater success with hand-to-mouth feeding. Latex-free and dish-washer safe, the set includes one spoon and one fork. COLOR: Assorted.
EasiEar
EasiEar is a disposable round wire curette that is used for the removal of cerumen from the ear canal. This device is made with stainless steel wire, in contrast to the plastic injection molded products currently used in most hospitals and clinics. By using a smooth round wire to construct the loop of the ear curette, there are no sharp edges that cause pain or trauma for the pediatric patient. Use of this device will lead to more accurate diagnosis, more judicious use of antibiotics and more ef
Easieeaters Curved Utensils
The EasieEaters Curved Utensils are a fork and spoon with built-up handles designed for use by children with weakened or painful grasps and limited upper extremity range of motion. Designed to facilitate help hand-to-mouth feeding, these dishwasher-safe lightweight utensils have large, long curved plastic handles with molded finger grips. Features include safety shields to prevent utensil from entering mouth too deeply. The set consists of one fork and one spoon. OPTIONS: Available for right or
Easy Grip Toothbrush
The Easy Grip Toothbrush is a toothbrush designed for children with grasping disabilities to brush their teeth with. The handle is oversized to prevent over insertion. Good for children’s first teeth and easy transition from training to a toddler brush.
Easy Riders
Easy Riders are sensory integration activities designed for use by children with neurological disabilities. Available in the form of a zebra, a mustang, or a pony, these riders are nade of aluminum with a detailed baked-on polyester finish. All models have grasping handles and are mounted on a large spring to provide rocking, bouncing, and swaying motions for vestibular stimulation. These Riders can be permanently mounted. OPTIONS: A portable base for indoor and outdoor use and a body torso sup
Easy Stringer Set (Model 3362)
The Easy Stringer Set, model 3362, is a set of beads and tubing designed to enhance eye hand coordination for children with fine motor or neurological disabilities. This product encourages finger manipulation as the child strings the visually stimulating beads on flexible plastic tubing. The bead come in two sizes and can be used to teach sorting skills by different colors and shapes. The set includes 20 beads in assorted sizes and shapes and two vinyl stringing tubes. COLOR: The tubing is clear
Easy To Use Icon Maker (Models 4020, 4020-S, & 4020-J)
The Easy to Use Icon Maker is software to create icons designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This program on CD-Rom enables users to print pre-made icons. Model 4020 includes 126 in English, model 4020-J has 198 icons in Japanese, and model 4020-S has 177 icons in Spanish.
Easy-Grip Pegboards Kit
The Easy-Grip Pegboards Kit is a pegboard designed for use with individuals with fine motor disabilities. This set features SafeSize Easy-Grip pegs and includes 100 pegs, 16 pattern cards, an activity sheet, and four Tactilmat pegboards.
Easypivot (Model 85 And 85/dr)
The EasyPivot, Model 85, is a mechanical transfer lift designed to assist in transfers from wheelchair to bed or shower for individuals who need total lift assistance, such as multiple sclerosis or spinal chord injury patients. This lift has dual lift handles which promotes good caregiver's body mechanics and reduces strain, helping to prevent back injuries. The patient places their feet on the base of the machine and then leans forward against the chestpad. When the patient is strapped, the car
Easystand Evolv Youth Glider
The EasyStand Evolv Youth Glider is a standing aid designed for use by individuals with balance, lower extremity, or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. This modular stander has a hydraulic lift mechanism and fits individuals from 4 foot to 5 foot 6 inches tall. The pivot points of the stander mimic the body's natural pivot points to provide a maximum over-center stretch for various body types while minimizing shear in the buttocks and back. Additional supports (hip supports, lateral su
Easystand Magician (Model 7000) & Mobile Magician (Model 7500)
The EasyStand Magician, model 7000, is a standing aid designed for children with mobility disabilities. This aid accommodates children in a variety of positions from seated to fully standing. Designed for children from 32 to 36 inches tall, this fully-adjustable aid has a tubular frame, a padded seat and back, side supports, knee supports, foot holders with foot straps, a seat belt, a clear acrylic tray, four locking casters, and a gas spring lift mechanism. The Mobile Magician, model 7500, offe
Easystand Magician Comfy Seat
The EasyStand Magician Comfy Seat is a child's mobile standing frame designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities. This standing system includes a wheeled frame with an upholstered seat that can be positioned for sitting, anterior tilt, or standing. Head and back supports maintain the child's position. Adjustments can be made to seat depth, kneepads, and footrests to accomodate growth or to enable different children to use the frame in a multi-user se
Easystand Magician-Ei
The EasyStand Magician-EI is a standing aid designed for children with mobility disabilities. This aid accommodates children in a variety of positions from seated to fully standing. This fully-adjustable device has a tubular frame, a wrap-around seat and back made of neoprene with Comfy Seat technology, side supports, knee supports, foot plates, a seat belt, a clear acrylic tray with front pad, four locking casters, and a gas spring lift mechanism. The Magician-EI, designed to be used by childre
EasyStand Zing Multi-Position Stander
The EasyStand Zing Multi-Position Stander (MPS) is a pediatric stander designed for use by children with limited lower extremity mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, dystonia, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury or stroke. It allows a child to move from a full supine to prone position without having to change, turn or flip pads and foot plates or transfer a child in and out of the stander. In one fluid motion, the child can be positioned between supine, upright and prone positions. It
Easystand Zing Supine
EasyStand Zing Supine™ is designed for use by children 44 inches tall and weighing up to 70 pounds who require assistance and support while standing as a result of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, genetic disorders, or stroke. Contractures can be accommodated through the use of multi-adjustable knee pads, multi-adjustable calf pads, and multi-adjustable foot plates that supports the natural range of motion and placement.
Echo Puppet
The Echo Puppet is designed for use by children who have visual impairment, cognitive or sensory disabilities. The puppet has oversized eyes and a friendly smile that will be sure to engage with the user. Echo puppet includes rubbery dots for tactile stimulation and colorful contrasting patterns for visual response. The device is recommended for children who are in need improving their communicative skills in a friendly environment.
Echo the Elephant
The Echo the Elephant is designed for use by children who have visual impairment, cognitive or sensory disabilities. The puppet features oversized eyes and a friendly smile that will be sure to engage with the user. Echo puppet includes rubbery dots for tactile stimulation and colorful contrasting patterns for visual response. The echo is a toy that is also built as a means to build sensory exposure during play. Through the use of highly contrasting colors, sounds, tactile variations and texture
Eco-Buggy (Model 3210)
The Eco-Buggy, model 3210, is a stroller designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities who are able to remain upright without upper-body positioning aids. FRAME (HxLxW): 11.5 x 45 x 16.5 inches when folded. The frame is powder-coated aluminum with a snap-on under-frame storage bag. SEAT (LxW): 11.8 x 13.75 inches. The seat depth can be adjusted from 11.8 to 14 inches to accommodate growth. The backrest reclines and has a height of 21 5/8 inches. A pel
Economy Bowling Ball Pusher
The Economy Bowling Ball Pusher is designed for use by individuals with limited strength or mobility. The device consists of a coated steel triangular ball guide attached to a coated steel shaft with a soft sleeve that slides to the optimal position for the bowler; a gripping handle is attached to to the end of the shaft. The trianglular ball guide rests on the floor and centers the ball to be pushed. The coating protects the floor from scratches. DIMENSIONS: 38 inches long. WEIGHT: 3 pounds.
Economy Expandable Ballpit
The Economy Expandable Ballpit is a pediatric sensory integration activity designed to provide sensory stimulation and to encourage visual tracking skills and body movement for children with physical disabilities. The square-shaped pit is made with a central plywood core encased by polyethylene foam. It features a double-closure system utilizing lace-up strips on the inside and velcro secured, corner posts on the outside. It comes with 250 balls. OPTIONS: Additional balls can be ordered in boxes
Edmark Functional Word Series - Fast Food/restaurant Words
The Edmark Functional Word Series - Fast Food/Restaurant Words is a consumer skills training system and independent living skills and consumer tutorial program designed to teach people with cognitive disabilities to recognize and read 100 words used in ordering a meal in a fast food or table service restaurant. It teaches the functional vocabulary necessary for independent living. Students learn new sight words, practice sight recognition, reinforce that recognition and associate the word with i
Edmark Functional Word Series - Grocery Words
Edmark Functional Word Series - Grocery Words is a consumer skills training system and independent living skills and consumer tutorial software program designed to teach individuals with cognitive disabilities to read and write grocery lists and to find items in the store. It teaches the functional vocabulary necessary for independent living. The lessons cover shampoo, flour, sugar, laundry detergent, and more. It teaches the functional vocabulary necessary for independent living. Students learn
Edmark Functional Word Series - Job/work Words
The Edmark Functional Word Series - Job/Work Words is a pre-vocational job skills training system, job readiness tutorial, and vocabulary enhancement software program designed to teach people with cognitive disabilities to read 100 words that may help them to get and keep jobs. It teaches the functional vocabulary necessary for independent living. Words covered include "file", "caution," "help wanted," "Hard Hat Area," and others. It teaches the functional vocabulary necessary for independent li
Edmark Functional Word Series - Signs Around You
Edmark Functional Word Series - Signs Around You is a safety awareness and language tutorial and vocabulary enhancement software program designed to teach individuals with cognitive disabilities to recognize and read 100 common safety and informational signs. It teaches functional vocabulary necessary for independent living. This program teaches phrases such as "Do Not Enter," "No Smoking," "Taxi," and "Poison" and includes a teacher's guide and 300 reproducible worksheets. Students learn new si
Edmark Puzzlemaker
Edmark PuzzleMaker is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to provide practice in figure ground discrimination, problem solving and understanding spatial relationships for children with a developmental or physical disability. The Edmark PuzzleMaker scrambles the image and (if selected) starts the game clock, setting the stage for the challenge of moving the pieces back to their proper screen position. You may select one of 12 pre-loaded illustrations, or create and import your own. Spe
Edmark Reading Program, Software Levels 1 & 2
The Edmark Reading Program, Software Level 1 & 2 is the software version of a highly repetitive sight word approach for first grade students with learning or developmental disabilities. The student uses a keyboard, joystick or TouchWindow (see separate entry) to make selections. The student must be able to point, say or sign back a response, and have enough receptive language to understand the cues. The program teaches 350 words chosen from the Dolch Word List and basal readers, as well as "
Edmark Time Telling
Time Telling is a time management training system and time skills tutorial program designed to incrementally build skills for people who do not yet know how to tell time. The program uses behavior modification and programmed learning to teach users to read a standard or digital clock and to say and write the correct time. It carefully sequences time-telling skills that students can master to the level of the minute. The skills necessary for reading a clock are divided into small steps, and syste
Educational Light Cube
Educational Light Cube is designed for use by children with low vision and cognitive disabilities associated with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, autism and developmental delays. The Educational Light Cube is portable, durable, and rechargeable. It strobes, flashes, and changes color with the touch of a button. The cube can be used for individual and small group play. Young children can stand or kneel at the cube and engage in focused, quiet play. The surface is easy to clean and can be
Educational Sensory Ball
The Educational Ball is a foam ball designed for use by children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The dense foam ball is covered in a variety of materials and features four holes that children can put their hands in to identify a hidden object by feel; two children can also reach through to meet hands in the middle. One surface has a mirror attached to it. DIMENSIONS: 16 inches in diameter.
Educube
The Educube is a child's chair designed for use by children aged 3 years and older. Use of the Educube encourages social interaction as well as gross and fine motor skill development. They are sturdy and easily cleaned. The seat height can be changed by turning the cube over. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 15 inches x 15 inches x 15 inches. The seat height is 6 or 9 inches depending on the side used. COLOR : Choice of yellow or blue.
Edutray
The Edutray is a tray for armchair designed for use with an an Educube (see separate entry) to provide a play or eating surface close to the child. The legs fold for storage. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 21 x 14 inches. WEIGHT: 7 pounds. COLOR: Blue and white.
Eensy & Friends
Eensy & Friends is a control switch training program designed to help users with physical disabilities become familiar with a switch-operated computer environment. The program is both visually and aurally stimulating with colorful graphics and animation and lively sounds and auditory cues. It includes three levels of switch training including: Cause-and-Effect where an action is rewarded with animation; Opposites which introduces the concept of on/off and left/right; and Story Completion whe
Effective Use Of Objects: A Process Centered Intervention (Model 7-35500-00)
Effective Use of Objects: A Process Centered Intervention, model 7-35500-00, is a problem solving program designed for use by parents and professionals teaching problem solving skills to children with cognitive or learning disabilities who are blind or have low vision. This program helps individuals develop task-oriented behavior that is self-regulating. It focuses on the kinds of problem solving skills that encourage the functional use of objects. The first section stresses task orientation and
Egg Balls
Egg Balls are balance training devices designed for use by children or adults with physical or neurological disabilities. These brightly colored, egg shaped balls are made of heavy duty vinyl. Rotation is limited to forward and backward, providing control and security during balance activity. DIMENSIONS: Available in 18, 22, 28, or 34 inch sizes. COLORS: Yellow, orange, green, and blue respectively by size.
Eight In A Row
Eight in a Row is a pre reading tutorial program designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, or language disabilities. A sequence of pictures illustrates a little girl getting up in the morning and painting a picture. When properly sequenced, the interlocking pieces fit together. This activity reinforces sequencing and fine motor skills while teaching concepts such as right and left and before and after.
Electronic Busy Box.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Electronic busy box is made of three flipper switches in one box in which each flipper operates a different devicE. Constructed of a sturdy box, 3 nylon or plastic spatulas, lever switches, 3 small blocks or boxes, 3 springs from inside hair rollers, cardboard, 6 volt lightbulb and socket, plastic pill bottle with snap lid, 6 volt motor, pinwheel, buzzer or doorbell, wood glue, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkha
Electronic Geosafari, Jr.
The Electronic GeoSafari, Jr. is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. This electronic game/lesson program teaches animals, safety, sight words, time, money, and more. The set includes the basic electronic unit with volume control, flashing lights, and music; 20 lesson/game cards; and a guide. POWER: Uses four D batteries (not included).
Elefun Ball Popper (Model 1530)
The Elefun Ball Popper, model 1530, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This toy is an adapted version of the Playskool Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper from Hasbro. The toy is adapted to connect to an external switch (not included), such as a capability switch, through a .125-inch jack. Once the switch is activated, three colorful balls pop out of the elephant’s trunk and roll about as its trunk mo
Elephone
The Elephone is designed to help improve phonemic awareness, listening comprehension, auditory processing, and reading skills for children. When a child speaks, the "trunk" amplifies sound into the ear by 10-12 dB.
Elliot Elephant (Model 9307)
Elliot Elephant, model 9307, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. When the child activates a capability switch (not included) this plush toy elephant will sing and sway to the song “Do Your Ears Hang Low” while its ears flap up and down. The toy also works without a switch. POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 10 x 7 inches. WEIGHT: 2 pounds.
Elopement Prevention Kit
The Elopement Prevention Kit is an all-in one kit designed to help caretakers and parents deal with children or adults who wander. It features locks, alarms, GPS tracking, and other important information.
Elr (Extra Language Resources)
eLr (Extra Language Resources) is a language tutorial program designed for use by children or adults with communication or language learning disabilities. Available online or through an offline CD, this program includes more than 10,000 computer/web activities (and always growing) to encourage spontaneous interactive sessions. Free home practice for families is included. Activity targets include phonology, phonological awareness, semantics, sentence processing, literacy, and oral narrative. Acti
Emotion Cards
Emotion cards are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 48 cards includes a teacher's guide and is designed to promote discussion and understanding of emotions, as well as to assist in the interpretation of facial expressions. DIMENSIONS: 8 x 5.75 inches.
End of Cabinet Communicator
End of Cabinet Communicator is designed for use by children who have difficulty using their natural voice to communicate their needs and wants to others. Materials Needed to complete activity:
Endless Alphabet
Endless Alphabet is a pre-reading, spelling and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by children with communication, developmental or learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. This application (or app) allows children to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to learn the names of letters, the sounds that letters make (phonics), and words that begin with each letter. The app includes dozens of words, and each word features an interactive puzzle. When the child drags the letter
Endopyloric Tool
PROTOTYPE------The Endopyloric Tool is a balloon catheter used along with a pediatric endoscope design to provide non-invasive treatment for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. This device will dilate the hypertrophied pyloric muscle in a controlled and safe manner resulting in the relief of the gastric obstruction without surgery. Three of the major complications associated with the current surgical procedure are a direct result of creating an opening in the body to relieve the stenosis. W
Endurance Lightweight Folding Walkers (Models W1100 & W1200)
Endurance Lightweight Folding Walkers are folding adjustable folding walkers designed for use by individuals with walking disabilities. Model W1100 is the Junior Folding Walker and is designed for users four feet, ten inches tall and up. Model W1200 is the adult model. Both models have lightweight anodized aluminum frames with chrome-plated steel cross bars, single-button release for opening and folding, and foam handgrips. OPTIONS: Three- or five-inch fixed wheel attatchments, three- or five-in
Enduroline E-Z Lock Quik-Fit Trays (Models 33003P, 33004P, 33005P, 33020P, 33003, 33004, 33005, & 33020)
The Viewline E-Z Lock Quik-Fit Trays are lap trays designed for use with wheelchairs. These trays feature an E-Z Lock Clamping System that adjusts for standard or thick arm pads, enables the tray to slide on to the armrests from the front, and secures the tray with a simple locking motion. These trays are made of melamine-impregnated fiberboard. Models 33003P, 33004P, 33005P, and 33020P have a black PVC rim. The other models do not have a rim. SIZES: Child (fits wheelchairs 12 to 14 inches wide)
Enduroline Plus Trays (Series 31200)
The Enduroline Plus Trays are lap trays designed for use with wheelchairs. These trays are made of melamine-impregnated fiberboard. These moisture-resistant trays can be attached using the E-Z Lock Clamp, Top Drop Clamp, Tube Arm Braxkets (not included), or other attaching system. Models include the tray only, tray with hook-and-loop attaching straps, tray with a PVC rim, and tray with straps and rim. SIZES: Child (fits wheelchairs 12 to 14 inches wide), adult (fits chairs 14 to 17 inches wide),
Enduroline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays (Models 33007P, 33009P, 33011P, 33019P, 33007, 33009, 33011, & 33019)
The Enduroline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays are lap trays designed for use with wheelchairs. These trays feature a Top Drop Clamping System that enables the tray to be positioned straignt down on the armrests and requires only 3/8-inch clearance under the armpad which enables the tray to be used when a joystick or other control is mounted next to the armpad. The tray locks on with the turn of a handle. The Enduroline Trays are made of melamine-impregnated fiberboard. Models 33007P, 33009P, 33013P, a
Enduroline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays With Control Cutouts (Models 33037, 33038, 33039, 33040, 33041, 3342, 33043, 33044, 33045, 33046, 33047 & 33048)
The Enduroline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays with Control Cutouts are lap trays designed for use with powered wheelchairs with joysticks and other controllers. These trays feature a Top Drop Clamping System that enables the tray to be positioned straignt down on the armrests and requires only 3/8-inch clearance under the armpad which enables the tray to be used when a joystick or other control is mounted next to the armpad. The tray locks on with the turn of a handle. These trays also feature a cutout
Eneslow Classic Mold Shoes
Shoes custom made to mold of foot. Extra depth, orthopedic, shoe modifications, foot orthoses(shoe inserts), dress and children's shoe available. All shoes in catalog can be adapted by inserts, or total reconstruction.
Entire World Of R Say And Sequence Playing Card System
The Entire World of R Say and Sequence Playing Card System is an educational game designed for use by children age four and up through adults with communication or speech disabilities. This system is a multi-use articulation remediation tool for the /r/ phoneme. This set contains six cards decks of 27 paired cards for each different vocalic /r/—AR, AIR, EAR, ER, IRE, and OR. Each card deck is uniformly organized with nine (9) words each for initial, medial and final word positions. Three of the
Enuresis Switch (Models 1102 )
The Enuresis Switch, model 1102, is an incontinence alarm designed for use with children with incontinence. The sensor is placed in a potty or dry diaper and will reward controlled urination. When the sensor is wetted, the sensor activates the switch which, in turn, activates a connected toy or device. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries.
Equilibrium Floor Disc (Models 1940 & 1941)
The Equilibrium Floor Disc, models 1940 and 1941, is a balance board designed to facilitate postural adjustments and equilibrium reactions for children who have physical disabilities. This product is convenient for therapists who must work without a ceiling hookup. The bubble is made of strong clear plastic and the top disc is a carpet covered, long-lasting birch plywood piece with handles. The edges are also padded to protect fingers. DIMENSIONS: 24 inches in diameter. Available in six or ten i
Etac Balder Junior
Balder Junior is a child's powered wheelchair designed for use by children with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This chair elevates, declines, tilts to a 45-degree angle, and lays flat. FRAME (LxW): 35 x 25 inches (length with footrest folded back; width from outside of drive wheels). Ground clearance is 6.5 inches. The chair has an adjustable side support assembly and a swing-aside tray, and is available in nine different standard color schemes. CONTROLS: Choice of guidance system
Etch A Sketch (Model 7002)
The Etch A Sketch, model 7002, is a switch-operated drawing activity designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This switch-adapted version of the classic Etch A Sketch has four built-in switches to enable the user to draw in horizontal (right and left) or vertical directions (up and down). To erase, remove the Etch A Sketch from the base and shake. The base also has four external jacks for capability switches (not included) if required. POWER: Uses 6 C ba
Eva Youth Walker
The EVA Youth Walker is child's height- adjustable walker with armrests designed for use by children with lower extremity or walking disabilities. The walker has a welded tubular steel frame with a baked epoxy finish. The height is manually adjustable and the handgrips are round and face forward to provide an ergonomic grip. The large armrest pads can be removed for cleaning. Two casters are equipped with step-on brakes. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 23 to 36 x 27.5 x 25.25 inches. The width between armre
Everyday Readers Curriculum
Everyday Readers Curriculum incorporates educational concepts like counting, health, and language skills. Stories are read aloud to young students, ages 4–9 with intellectual and cognitive disabilities. It features a collection of 36 stories, one for each week of the school year. The photo-illustrated stories range from 6–10 pages each, with about 25 words per page. Photos highlight story characters and other elements in the narrative, encouraging students to follow along and understand the stor
Everyday Words With Pictures
Everyday Words with pictures are photo cards designed for use with individuals with communication and speech disabilities. Each large card features a black-and-white illustration of a common object (chair, comb, umbrella, etc.) and each picture is identified with the corresponding word. The word labels are removable for use individually or for matching activities. A teacher's manual is included.
Excel G3 Paediatric Childs Lightweight Self Propelled Wheelchair
Excel G3 Pediatric Childs Lightweight Self Propelled Wheelchair is designed for children with mobility disabilities associated with neurological impairments or cerebral palsy. The canary yellow folding frame is made using steel tubing. It comes with height adjustable push handles, flip back armrests to make transfer easier, anti tip wheels to list a few. To accommodate the growth of the child user, the backrest height is adjustable in 3 positions to ensure that support is given as the child g
Excel Kidz Chair (Model Mds806140Pede)
The Excel Kidz Chair, model MdS806140Pede, is child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Frame has double coating of chrome plating powder coating and brass-threaded seat screw inserts to reduce stripping from upholstery changes.The frame features aluminum seat cradles and armlocks, and rear anti-tips. There are adjustable telescoping handles projecting from the top of the backrest, and the wheels and caste
Excel Narrow Wheelchair
The Excel Narrow Wheelchair is child's wheelchair designed for use by children and smaller adults with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Carbon steel frame with chip-resistant chrome plating and threaded seat screw inserts to reduce stripping from upholstery changes. SEAT (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. UPHOLSTERY: Navy with a chart pocket on the back. ARMRESTS: Permanent or removable full-length arms or removable desk-length arms with padded, upholstered armrests. CASTERS: Front caster
Excel Rehab Buggy with Reclining Backrest
Excel Rehab Buggy with Reclining Backrest is a children’s wheelchair designed for children 4 years and older with neurological impairments or cerebral palsy. The rehabilitation chair is fitted with a reclining backrest with a 5-point harness, which can also be adjusted in height. The Excel Buggy also comes fitted with a padded supportive headrest, removable abduction bobbing and height adjustable footrests.
Excent Online
Excent Online is a case management program designed for use by teachers of students with disabilities. This software streamlines data management for special needs students and enables educators to enter student data online. Once data is entered it is available throughout the system to generate forms, reports, and letters. Data can be viewed and organized with flexible reporting options. For communicating with parents, administrators, and educators, the program includes built-in notices, consent
Exer-Rider
The Excer-Rider is a scooter board designed to provide therapeutic and recreational mobility for children with physical and neurological disabilities. This device consists of a seat platform with rollers and horseshoe-shaped handlebars. Almost impossible to tip, the unit is propelled by swinging the handlebars from side-to-side. This unit is also equipped with a back support and a seat belt. WARRANTY: A one year warranty.
Exercise And Therapeutic Weights
Cuff weights are vinyl cuffs weighted by iron pellets, and foam backed for comfort. Closure with long velcro strap. Fits adults and children, can be worn on ankle, wrist or thigh. Available in many colors, from 1/ 4 pound to 50 pounds. Available as sets, extensions available.
Expanded Dolch Word Cards (Model 1-03560-00)
Expanded Dolch Word Cards, model 1-03560-00, are braille language flash cards designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. These braille flash cards have words on both sides in braille and print, with one side featuring grade 1 braille and the other side featuring grade 2 braille. A corner cut provides orientation. Words include pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, and common verbs. Some cards feature a drawing corresponding to the word. The cards can be used by a
Expedition & Expedition Wide Glide
The Expedition is a hand propelled cycle designed for use by children four feet, eight inches tall or less who have lower extremity disabilities. Riders use a rowing-style push/pull arm motion to propell this cycle. This adjustable bike features foot mounts with foot straps, a low-backed seat with safety strap, and a telescopic post and adjustable handlebars that can be repositioned as needed to meet the needs of the rider or to allow more room for transfers.The Expedition Wide Glide has the sam
Experia Interactive LED Fanlight
Experia Interactive LED Fanlight is designed for developing vocalization and basic life skills in schools, clinics, and hospitals. It uses LED technology to provide crisp, bright colors which can be controlled in a variety of modes. Comes with eight modes, three automatic and five voice activated. A variety of modes are specifically designed to aid the development of basic life skills in a fun and stimulating way. It features an internal microphone, socket for external microphone, sensitivity, a
Explore-A-Center Busy Box (Model 1811)
The Explore-A-Center Busy Box, model 1811, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with severe physical, upper extremity, or cognitive disabilities. This toy encourages parallel play for two to four children at one time, providing users with eight activities which turn on multi-colored blinking lights, mechanical music, vibration, and many different sounds including children’s laughter, water splashing, and circus music. Side mirrors allow for visual recognition. It has a volume contr
Explore-A-Classic Series
Explore-A-Classic Series is a reading tutorial program designed to allow children to explre and recreate classic stories for individuals who have a cognitive or physical disability. The programs use animated graphics to make popular children's classics come alive and give beginning readers a chance to shape their own literacy adventures. Three programs are available in a set or individually: The Three Little Pigs; Stone Soup; and The Princess and The Pea. Each program is TouchWindow (see separat
Explore-A-Story
Explore-A-Story is an academic tutorial program designed to stimulate and develop comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills for individuals who have a cognitive or physical disability. Students are motivated to read, to imagine and to write and stage their own stories using scenes and characters in the books and software. First, they read an illustrated story book as they watch it unfold on the computer screen. They can change the screen by moving characters and objects to create new scenes.
Explorer Ring
The Explorer Ring is a eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities. Opening the doors on the ring cause the beads to flow around. This toy works on developing a range of skills while encouraging tactile, auditory and visual exploration. A game booklet is included with play options for all levels. DIMENSIONS: 12 inches in diameter.
Exploring Nouns Sterling Edition
Exploring Nouns Sterling Edition is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by students with autism or developmental, physical, or language-learning disabilities. The program teaches 120 nouns in 10 realistic full-screen settings, thereby building vocabulary, encouraging verbal expression, and facilitating social interaction. Features include clear, colorful scenes; high-quality speech; optional animated reinforcement; teacher control over lesson presentation; accessibility w
Exploring Patterns
Exploring Patterns is a math skills training system designed for use by children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Using simulated manipulatives, the program enables students to copy, complete, and create hundreds of patterns of increasing complexity. Accessible with a mouse, a switch, or IntelliKeys (see separate entry), this program offers 140 carefully sequenced activities, a choice of three manipulatives for most activities, continuous auditory feedback, and a comprehensive Teacher's
Exploring Patterns Activity Book
The Exploring Patterns Activity Book is a math skills training system designed for use by children with physical and cognitive disabilities. The program enables students to create their own pattern rules and discover patterns within patterns. Accessible with a mouse, a switch, or IntelliKeys (see separate entry), this program offers thirty illustrations that can be colored using IntelliPaint and provide a real-life context for learning about patterns. Categories include Everyday Objects, Nature,
Exploring Verbs
Exploring Verbs is a vocabulary tutorial program designed to provide open ended exploration and training of early vocabulary in realistic contexts for individuals with developmental, physical or language learning disabilities or autism. Benefits of this program include building vocabulary, encouraging verbal expression, and facilitating social interaction. Features include clear colorful scenes; high-quality speech; optional animated reinforcement; teacher control over lesson presentation; acces
Eye Gaze Flip Frame
Eye Gaze Flip Frame is designed for use by individuals with a diagnosis of quadriplegia, Rett Syndrome, cerebral palsy, ALS, stroke or who use a ventilator for respiratory support. It is ideal for functional communication with family and caregivers. This Eye Gaze Flip Frame gives users with limited head movement the ability to express their care needs. It is ideal for assessing if the user is a candidate for a high tech eye gaze device or as a back-up communication method.
Eye Gaze Frame
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create an eye gaze frame for a child with intellectual, severe physical disabilities, and/or communication disabilities. An eye gaze frame can be made with simple materials obtained at a hardware store. Using three lengths of PVC plumbing pipe in whatever size and length desired hot glue two round pipe connectors (of the appropriate size) to a 3 x 5 inch wood base. Fit the three pieces of pipe together with elbow connectors and then fit the entire structure
Eye-Talks Communicator (Model 3700)
The Eye-Talks Communicator, model 3700, is a communication board designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities and communication disabilities. Equipped with a self-contained, height-adjustable stand, this clear board enables the user to communicate using an eye gaze while still being able to see the person being communicated with and the surroundings. This communicator also comes with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) with a suggested activities list. OPTIONS: Goosenec
Eyegaze Edge
The Eyegaze Edge is an eye-operated communication and control device designed for use by children and adults with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, brain injury, ALS, multiple sclerosis, brainstem stroke, muscular dystrophy, and similar disabilities. Users make selections by looking at keys displayed on the screen for a fraction of a second (eye gaze). A small camera mounted under the Eyegaze screen takes 60 pictures per second of the user’s eye. Those images are analyzed by a processor that i
Eyegaze Edge Tablet
The Eyegaze Edge is an eye-operated communication and control device designed for use by children and adults with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, brain injury, ALS, multiple sclerosis, brainstem stroke, muscular dystrophy, and similar disabilities. The unit can be transferred from a wheelchair to a table or desk. Users make selections by looking at keys displayed on the screen for a fraction of a second (eye gaze). A small camera mounted under the Eyegaze screen takes 60 pictures per second
Ez Catch Gloves
EZ Catch Gloves are baseball gloves designed for use by children with eye hand corrdination and developmental disabilities. These gloves incorporate a deeper web design which creates a larger pocket for catching a ball. The oversized, soft pocket is designed to collapse around the ball on contact, creating greater sucess in catching the ball. Available in three models, these gloves feature Wilson's patented Flex Back design and are suitable for T-ball, youth baseball, or softball. DIMENSIONS: Th
EZ Rider
The EZ Rider is designed for users with mobility disabilities. This device is a convenient, lightweight and compact folding. The EZ Rider is custom-built to meet each individual requirements. It comes equipped with Convaid’s proprietary self-tensioning seating system, Self-TensioTM, which provides increased seating tolerance and can help promote neutral pelvic positioning. It provides 5 years of growth capability through its seat depth extension system. The EZ Rider comes in either Textilene or
Ez Rider Convertible (Models 174Mc, 174Mbc, 174Tbc & 174Tc)
The EZ Rider Convertible is an attendant-propelled child transport chair or stroller that converts to a standard child manual wheelchair. This chair is designed for use with children ages 5 to 13 who have some upper body control. FRAME (LxWxH): Folding, lightweight, flexible steel frame with black powder coat finish. Models 174MBC and 174TBC have been crash tested and include tie-down brackets. Models 174MC and 174MBC are 44 x 20.5 x 36.5 inches open and 44 x 13 x 12.25 inches folded; models 174
Ez Rider Transport Stroller, Ez12T-New Cordura Fabric
EZ Rider Transport Stroller is designed for the less involved person with some upper body control. It has been satisfactorily crash-tested at 30 mph, 20 g deceleration in a forward facing configuration using the EZ Rider Transport stroller's 5-point tie down harness. The New Cordura Fabric is a lightweight, compact-folding push chair that folds like an "umbrella" style stroller. It is designed to promote an upright posture with support, adjustable seat depth, adjustable height swing-away foot
EZ Roll Regal
The EZ Roll Regal is a leg-powered tricycle for adults and youth with balance or coordination disabilities. This cycle features an adjustable frame for a custom fit to the user, a wide, hide-back tractor-style seat with a low back, high-rise handlebars, a vinyl-coated (rust-resistant) basket located behind the seat, a front V brake with parking lever, a full reflector package, safety flag and a front chrome fender. This cylce features three alloy wheels with treaded pneumatic tires. OPTIONS: Coa
Ez Sox Kids
The EZ Sox Kids are children's socks designed for use by individuals with arthritis, grasping, lower extremity or mobility disabilities. These socks feature two reinforced pull loops extending from the top of each sock to facilitate putting on the sock. They have seamless toes. The socks are made of 80% cotton, 17% polyester and 3% spandex. The EZ Sox Kids are available with a variety of animals printed on the top of the foot portion of the sock, including cats, dogs, bears, frogs, pigs, penguin
Ez Sox Solid Colors (Big Kids)
The EZ Sox Solid Colors (Big Kids) are children's socks designed for use by individuals with arthritis, grasping, lower extremity or mobility disabilities. These socks feature two reinforced pull loops extending from the top of each sock to facilitate putting on the sock. They have seamless toes. The socks are made of 80% cotton, 17% polyester and 3% spandex. SIZES: One size fits children who wear children's size 13 to adult size 3 shoes. COLOR: Black, navy and white.
F1
F1 is a mobility base and orthopedic seating systems designed for use for children with limited physical mobility as a result of cerebral palsy or a neurological incident. It is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Faber-Castell Grip Colour Markers
Faber-Castell GRIP Colour Markers are easy grasp markers designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. These non-toxic markers have a triangular barrel design with raised GRIP dots to aid in holding. This set of 10 or 20 washable markers features a long-lasting water-based ink that can be re-hydrated by placing the nib in water. These markers have a fineline tip for detailed coloring and drawing. A ventilated cap prevents choking if swallowed.
Faber-Castell Grip Erasers
Faber-Castell GRIP Erasers are easy grasp erasers designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. The set of three erasers includes one round, one oval, and one triangular, each of which are designed to be easy to hold. This eraser works with standard and colored pencils.
Faber-Castell Jumbo Beeswax Crayons
Faber-Castell Jumbo Beeswax Crayons are easy grasp crayons designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Available in sets of 12 or 24, these crayons have a triangular shape that teaches proper grip and will not roll off desks or tables. COLOR: The set of 12 includes black, blue, brown, green, lime, mustard, orange, peach, red, sky blue, yellow, and white. The set of 24 includes all of the colors of the smaller set plus dark blue, dark brown, gray, grass green, magent
Faber-Castell Jumbo Colour Grip Pencils
Faber-Castell Jumbo Colour Grip Pencils are large easy-grasp colored pencils designed for use by children with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. These large pencils feature a triangular barrel and grasp dots to aid in holding the pencil. Sold in sets of six or 12, these non-toxic pencils can be blended dry or used with water as water-color pencils. The set of 12 pencils includes a jumbo pencil sharpener.
Faber-Castell Jumbo Grip Ecopencil
The Faber-Castell Jumbo GRIP EcoPencil is an easy grasp pencil designed for use by individuals with arthritis or grasping or fine motor disabilities. These wooden pencils are sold in sets of two and combine an ergonomic triangular shape with a soft-grasp zone of raised dots to encourage the proper grip. The graphite lead is break-resistant, and the pencils are pre-sharpened.
Faber-Castell Jumbo Triangular Colored Ecopencils
The Faber-Castell Jumbo Triangular Colored EcoPencils are easy grasp colored pecils designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. These pencils have an extra-thick lead, a triangular shape that aids in proper finger positioning and prevents rolling, and a shorter barrel for easier grasping. The set includes 12 pencils and a jumbo pencil sharpener.
Faber-Castell Oil Pastels
Faber-Castell Oil Pastels are easy grasp oil pastels designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. These pastels are available in sets of 12 or 24 and have a triangular shape for ease in handling. These pastels can be blended and they can be smoothed and thinned with baby oil. COLOR: The set of 12 includes black, brown, cobalt blue, emerald green, light blue, light green, orange, peach, red, white, yellow, and yellow ochre. The set of 24 includes the same colors as th
Faber-Castell Short Jumbo Crayons
The Faber-Castell Short Jumbo Crayons are easy grasp crayons designed for use by children with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Available in a set of 15, these crayons offer smooth bright colors and easy color lay down, and they come without a paper wrapper so they can be used to create rubbings.
Face Read 1 & 2 - Lite Autism
Face Read 1 & 2 – Lite Autism are behavior training programs and an independent living and personal skills tutorial programs designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. These applications (or apps) allow a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize different facial expressions such as happy, angry, surprised, and tired. The apps use pictures of the faces of actual chil
Facepaint
Facepaint is a simple drawing and reading tutorial program designed for use by young children with physical and cognitive disabilities. This program offers a choice of male or female faces in a selection of four skin colors. Non-readers can build faces by choosing from a selection of features on the screen. Early readers can type in words for their choices and watch the faces build. The faces can be printed or saved to disc. If the computer is equipped with a sound recorder, created faces can be
Facial Flex Ultra
Facial-Flex Ultra is a facial muscle exerciser designed for use by individuals with severe facial burns or speech disabilities. Applications for this dynamic resistance device for strengthening the oral-motor and neck musculature include increasing oral facial motor strength, range of motion, voluntary control, and timing and coordination for such impairments as dysarthria, oral apraxia, facial paresis, oral dysphagia and facial contractures caused by severe burns. OPTIONS: Replacement flexbands
Familiar Things
Familiar Things are a set of 12 puzzles with large pieces designed for use by children with fine motor, perceptual, or neurological disabilities. Each of the 12 rubber puzzles consists of a square frame with the cut-out outline of a figure (fish, bear, cat, butterfly, boat, airplane, apple, and more) and the matching figure piece that fits inside. The outline pieces can also be used as stencils. DIMENSIONS: Each puzzle is 5 inches square.
Family Fun
Family Fun is a pre-reading tutorial program and a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use as a matching activity or for representational play by children ages 3 to 5 years. Family members and household objects are represented graphically on an overlay for the PowerPad expanded keyboard (see separate entry) or on IntelliKeys. As an object is touched on the overlay, the object appears on the monitor and the speech synthesizer reinforces the association by naming that object or person.
Family Toilet Seat (Model F726200000)
The Family Toilet Seat, model F726200000, is a combination child's and adult toilet seat designed for use with children with mobility or balance disabilities. Made of durable, flexible plastic and designed to fit most standard toilets, this seat features a child's toilet seat with a smaller opening fitthed between the standard adult seat and the attached lid. When not in use, the chil's seat can be flipped up to rest inside the recess of the lid. Rubber bumpers on the under side of the bottom se
Fantacolor Peg Set
The Fantacolor Peg Set is a pegboard designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Each set contains a blank peg board, different colored pegs and a storage basket, all constructed of durable, washable plastic. The small set includes 180 pieces and the large set includes 270 pieces.
Farm Touch And Feel Puzzle
The Farm Touch and Feel Puzzle is a tactile puzzle designed for use by children with neurological or learning disabilities or low vision. This puzzle features a farm yard scene with pieces shaped like animals such as a sheep, a cow, a horse, a chicken, and ducks. Each animal has a textured area that feels like the animal (such as wool or feathers). This puzzle encourages eye-hand, fine motor, and sensory discrimination skills. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches. WEIGHT: 9.6 ounces.
Fastener Cloth (Model 8193)
The Fastener Cloth, model PC 8193, is a dressing mat or dressing activity apron designed to encourage development of fine motor skills and to teach a variety of dressing fastener skills to individuals with physical, neurological, and cognitive disabilities. The unit includes different sized buttons, snaps, safety pins, hook and loop closure, zipper, shoe strings, and bow tying. The cotton cloth may be rolled or folded for transport and storage and it is machine washable. DIMENSIONS (HxW):15 x 18
Fat Wheels
Fat Wheels are bicycle support wheels designed for use by children with balance disabilities. These oversized training wheels have pneumatic tires and attach to the bicycle's rear axle. They come with larger or smaller brackets to accommodate different style bike frames, and can only be used on bikes with solid rear axles. DIMENSIONS: Wheels are 12 inches in diameter. Training wheels are available with standard or large brackets for attaching to 16-, 18-, or 24- to 26-inch bicycle wheels. Stand
Fatwheels (Models Tw1610 & Tw2010)
FatWheels are bicycle support wheels designed for use by children with balance disabilities.
The wheels are made of high impact polypropylene with EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foam tires. EVA foam is a semi-pneumatic, air-bubble filled plastic material which does not require inflation. The wheels have conventional ball bearings and adjustable cones. Wheels are available with Standard or Large chain stays. SIZES: Model TW1610 fits 12- and 16-inch bikes; model TW2010 fits 16-, 18-, and 20-inch b
Fatwheels Ultra (Models Tw2012U & Tw24612U)
FatWheels Ultra are bicycle support wheels designed for use by individuals with balance disabilities. These wheels are made of fiberglass-reinforced nylon with inflatable rubber tires. Both models are available with standard or large size chain stays. SIZES: Model TW2012U fits 20-inch bikes and model TW24612U fitss for 24- or 26-inch bikes. DIMENSIONS: Wheels are 12.5 inches. WEIGHT: Model TW2012U weighs 7 pounds; model TW24612U weighs 8 pounds. CAPACITY: 150 pounds. COLOR: Black.
Fawssit Foldaway Wheelchair Shower (Models S2000, Ss4040, R3000, T4000, & B5000)
The FAWSsit Foldaway Wheelchair Shower is a portable shower designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. This self-contained portable shower stall can be used anywhere there is access to warm water, a drain and an electric outlet. The unit comes completely assembled and no tools are required for set up. The unit has a nylon mesh embedded double-layer vinyl drain pan. The custom design allows for maximum water removal and Velcro strips to hold sides in place. The front folds down for whee
Feeding Bottle With Flexible Tube
The Feeding Bottle with Flexible Tube is designed for use by children and adults with swallowing and eating disabilities. It holds eight ounces of liquid and features a tube that extends from the bottom of the bottle out through a screw cap to control fluid intake. The bottle is also graduated in ounces and milliliters to aid in dispensing measured amounts of liquid.
Feel 'n Peel Sticker Kit (Model 1-08843-00)
The Feel 'N Peel Sticker Kit, model 1-08843-00, is a set of tactile, braille, and large print labels designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes more than 2,300 stickers, including more than 1,200 point symbol stickers, more than 200 smiley/frowny face stickers, 200 reward statement stickers, and more than 600 braille/print alphabet stickers. The stickers come in sheets, and are made of durable plastic in bright, translucent colors. They can be used by teac
Feelings
Feelings is a pre-reading tutorial program and cognitive skills tutorial program designed to teach children ages 3 to 5 years about feelings. Included are happy, mad, sad, scared, love, and tired. Each feeling is depicted on a PowerPad (see separate entry) or IntelliKeys overlay. The program has three levels: Level 1 describes each emotion; Level 2 requires the user to associate an emotion with an action; Level 3 allows the child to select a picture to describe his or her feelings. COMPATIBILIT
Feeter Heaters
Feeter Heaters are wool-lined booties that are designed to be worn by people with mobility disabilities and arthritis. These ankle-high booties are made of a soft fabric and lined with breathable wool to keep feet warm and dry. These booties are machine washable. SIZES: These booties are available in medium (sizes 6 to 7) and large (sizes 8 to 12).
Fidgety Hand Fidget
The Fidgety Hand Fidget is a sensory integration activity intended for use with children and adults with physical or neurological disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and autism. It is designed to help children reduce instances of distraction, stress, anxiety and hyperactivity. The Fidgety, which is similar to a beanbag, is held a squeezed in the user’s hand to provide tactile feedback and encourage calm. It is made with 100% cotton corduroy and filled with a non-toxic and hypoallergenic P
Film Can Pull Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Easy to pull switch to allow a child to turn on a tape player, battery toy or light. Switch made from a 35 mm plastic film can, 2 one inch brass washers, sewing elastic, string, 6 feet of two conductor, 22 gauge stranded wire, a subminiature size plug, and a large ring (about 6 inches--available in craft stores). Provides instructions for construction, with diagrams and a photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Mo
Find The Buttons
Find the Buttons is a computer instruction program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This audible button program teaches users about the computer graphical user interface (GUI) by providing audible feedback for the movements of the mouse. The program offers ten sizable and movable on-screen buttons, each of which has its own individual audible tone. As the user leaves a button, another sound is heard. When the mouse is in the margin where there are no buttons, a d
Fine Motor Assortment
The Fine Motor Assortment is a fine motor training kit designed for use with children with fine motor and eye hand coordination disabilities. This set of manipulatives encourage a variety of hand positions required for handwriting and other hand skills. These items promote the development of palmar arches, wrist extension, an open index finger-thumb web space, and the intrinsic muscles of the hand. The set includes two sticker books, Flippers, Lacing Shapes, Sparkling Wheel,. DoodleTop, Animal S
Fine Motor Development Materials: Twist, Turn And Learn (Model 1-08420-00) & Teacher's Guidebook (Model 7-40400-00)
Fine Motor Development Materials: Twist, Turn, and Learn, model 1-08420-00, is a fine motor training kit designed for use by infants who are blind or have low vision. The kit contains eight specially designed modules to attract child's attention with bright colors and ringing bells. For assisting young visually impaired and multihandicapped children in developing and refining fine motor functions. These items help develop skills like reaching-grasping, raking or whole hand use, pincer grasp, wri
Finger Alphabet Lotto Game
The Finger Alphabet Lotto Game is a sign language training game designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. Designed for two to eight players, this matching game may be played two ways and teaches and reinforces manual alphabet skills.
Finger Fiddle From Peg-It
The Finger Fiddle from Peg-It is a finger and hand exerciser designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to improve strength, movement, and arches of the hand, this unit includes an oval which must be squeezed into a circle to fit over the included peg. Exercise can also be achieved by removing the oval from the peg.
Finger Fidget From Peg-It
The Finger Fidget from Peg-It is a finger and hand exerciser designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to improve strength, movement, and arches of the hand, this unit includes an oval which must be squeezed into a circle to fit over the included peg. Exercise can also be achieved by removing the oval from the peg. The oval and the peg are attached.
Finger Isolation Bubble Busy Box (Model 2250 )
Finger Isolation Bubble Busy Box is a sensory busy box designed to provide stimulation and recreation for children with cognitive, physical, neurological, and visual disabilities. This dome-shaped activitiy center promote finger isolation and eye hand coordination as it requires the user to press a button to trigger a result. The Finger Isolation Musical Bubble features four buttons, each of which plays a different tune when touched. A free Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is included. POWER: U
Finger Isolation Button (Model 716)
The Finger Isolation Button is a buttonswitch and fine motor skills training device designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This recessed button encourages isolated touch and is designed to help a child gain the motor skills necessary for mastering computer keyboards. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 3 x 1.5 inches. WEIGHT: 3 ounces. COLOR: Yellow.
Finger Switch (Model 717)
The Finger Switch, model 717, is a wearable finger switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This switch is worn like a ring; the relative position of the switch to a mobile finger that controls the switch can be precisely set and maintained. A Velcro strip is included to allow the switch to be mounted to an arm or leg. DIMENSIONS: 1.5 x 0.5 inches. The Velcro strip is 18 inches long. WEIGHT: 1 ounce.
Finish The Picture
Finish the Picture is a visual training activity designed for use with individuals with perceptual or neurological disabilities. This visual closure activity requires the user to complete a picture to match one printed on a small card. The wipe-off board permits repeated use. The set includes suggestions for working on visual closure skills.
Fire Engine
The Fire Engine is a two-button remote control designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities associated with cerebral palsy, dystonia, muscular dystrophy, or developmental delays. Users press the large yellow button and the Fire Engine goes straight, press the large red button and it turns. It can be used by novice remote control users.
Fire Engine (Model 136)
The Fire Engine, model 136, is a switch operated remote control toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. The toy can be activated by either remote control or by two capability switches (not included). When the remote control or 2 capability switches are activated, children can enjoy watching the fire engine zoom around. POWER: Fire truck requires 3 AA batteries. Remote requires 2 capability switches and 1 9-V battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5 x 6.5 x 3
Fireworks Solar Effect Wheels
The Fireworks Solar Effect Wheels are projector wheels designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to project images of fireworks throughout the room putting them in a colorful firework display. Ships in 2 weeks.
Firm Back Support For Chairs
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- DESCRIPTION: A sturdy, padded support for use with school chairs. Height and thickness can be customized to suit a particular student’s needs.
PURPOSE: 1. To provide firm support for the student’s back while I a chair, improving trunk stability and providing a stable base from which to the arms for functional tasks.
2. To reduce the seat depth of a chair, allowing the student to sit upright with the pelvis in neutral position and feet flat on the floor or
First Categories Sterling Edition
First Categories is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by children and adults with with language-learning, developmental, physical, hearing, or visual disabilities, or autism. The program uses 60 common nouns to train six essential early categories: Animals, food, body parts, clothing, furniture, and vehicles. Activities include: Item Array- Inclusion (helps students grasp the concept of categorization by grouping items from the same category); Single Item - Inclusion (t
First Class Chair (Models Fc 2000 & Fc 4000)
The First Class Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use with children with physical and neurological disabilities. Designed to promote good feet-on-the-floor posture, this vinyl-upholstered chair is equipped with a pelvic strap and has a height- and depth-adjustable seat with up to 15 degrees of tilt. Each armrest is independently height-adjustable and they swing to the side for ease in transfer and positioning. OPTIONS: Adduction pads; headrest; and an accessory kit with a trunk har
First Color Words
First Color Words is educational game software designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It includes five game programs designed to teach ten basic colors and how to read and spell their names. One game program, the Rainbow Game, teaches the colors using American Sign Language, cued speech, fingerspelling, or speech. Live video is used for signing, cueing, and fingerspelling. The other four game programs (the Butterfly Game, the Cat Puzzle Game, the Star Game, and the Zebra G
First Dog (Model 9208)
The First Dog, model 9208, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, fine motor or severe physical disabilities. The toy requires a capability switch (not included). When the switch is activated (not included), the First Dog, Bo, will nod his head, wag his tail and bark. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6 x 6 x 4 inches. COLOR: Black. WEIGHT: 0.75 pounds.
First Keys
First Keys is a language tutorial program and computer keyboarding instruction program designed for children with learning or cognitive disabilities. It links the development of keyboard awareness to early literacy skills. It is suitable for young children or older pupils with learning difficulties. Users develop keyboard skills through picture matching, letter recognition, word building, and spelling exercises. The location of keys is taught by matching letters with pictures and speech. The pro
First Quality Prevail Per-Fit Adult Briefs
The First Quality Prevail Per-Fit Adult Briefs are designed for users with urinary or bowel incontinence. The adult briefs are designed for moderate to heavy incontinence protection. The briefs feature cloth-like outer fabric to reduce the risk of skin irritation, Odor Guard, easy-lock fastener (ELF) that grips and holds anywhere on the brief for improved fit without being sticky. Breathable Zones allow air to flow to help keep skin cooler and reduce the risk of irritation. Per-Fit features DriF
First Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle
The First Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle is a large knobbed wood puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor, grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. This five-piece puzzle teaches basic shapes (triangle, square, circle, oval, and rectangle)and the name of the shape is printed on each piece. The shapes fit into an image of a house. Each piece of this extra-thick wooden puzzle has a jumbo wooden knob. Full-color, matching pictures appear underneath each piece. This puzzle encou
First Words Classic Version (Model 101-Wp)
First Words Classic Version, model 101-WP, is a vocabulary enhancement and tutorial program designed to provide highly-structured tutorial training of early-developing nouns and verbs for children or adults with developmental, physical or language learning disabilities or autism. This program uses colorful pictures, an encouraging voice, and a lovable animated character called the Blob to teach and test 50 of the earliest developing nouns within 10 categories. Each noun is represented by two ill
First Words Ii Sterling Edition
First Words II Sterling Edition is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to provide training of early nouns for individuals with autism, language-learning, developmental, physical, visual, or hearing disabilities. This program provides highly structured training of early developing nouns. The program trains 50 words in developmental order, but focuses on only five words at a time. Words are presented in isolation or with one other on the screen. The user can choose to work on a bla
Fishamajig Bundle
The Fishamajig Bundle is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. The bundle includes both the Air Swimmer Clown Fish and the Switchamajig Controller (see separate entry). The user plugs the Switchamajig Controller into the remote control which has four buttons with four switch jacks, opens the Switchamajig app (see separate entry) on an iPad, and starts playing with the toy. The custom screen allows the user to flap the tail back a
Fisher-Price Child Locator
The Fisher-Price Child Locator is a wandering patient system designed to enable parents to locate a child in a crowd or when the child has wandered away. This set includes a parent's transmitter and a child's receiver with a child-resistant clothing clip. Both units automatically tune in when separated. When the parent wants to locate the child, he or she presses a button on the parent's unit and the child's unit will beep, enabling the child to be located. The beeping begins quietly but gradual
Fisher-Price Slumber Time Soother
The Fisher-Price Slumbertime Soother provides remote-control comfort for infants that are easily disturbed or distracted from sleep. The Soother offers three relaxing modes for pacifying a baby: a medley of 10 lullabies that plays continuously while soft tracking lights twinkle; one lullaby with soft tracking lights; a selection of nature sounds, including birds, crickets, and a brook. Included with the unit is a remote control that enables the Soother to be reset from up to 20 feet away, allowi
Fishing
Fishing is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, and fine motor disabilities. The set includes a fishing pole with a rubber hook that catches each chipboard fish or the old boot by Velcro on the tip of each. The fish are also labeled with numbers for points values or for number recognition training.
Fiskars Spring Action Scissors
Fiskars Spring Action Scissors are self-opening scissors designed for use by children age 3 and up with fine motor or grasping disabilities. A spring-action handle opens the blade after each cut, helping children learn a proper cutting motion as they use them. These scissors have a unique blade design for safe, high-quality cutting and blunt tips for added safety. Additionally, large handle loops provide comfort and control and accommodate right- and left-handed users. COLOR: Red or blue. WARRAN
Fiskars Total Control Scissors
Fiskars Total Control Scissors are child's scissors designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. These scissors feature a three-loop handle design that teaches proper finger positioning to help kids learn how to cut. These scissors feature a safety-edge blade for high-quality cutting with a safer blade angle to help protect fingers. They also have blunt-tip blades for added safety. These scissors accommodate right- or left-handed users. COLOR: Blue, green, or red handles. WARRANY:
Fit-A-Space
Fit-A-Space is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children ages three to six years old with fine motor, perceptuals, and neurological disabilities. This set includes 16 foam puzzle faces with 52 fit-in foam shapes, as well as three laces and foam shapes for stringing. Skill development is fostered in the areas of stringing, sorting and matching by shape and color, and forming and completing patterns.
Five Function Activity Center (Model 510)
The Five Function Activity Center, model 510, is a sensory busy box designed for somatosensory stimulation for individuals with physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities. The five stations include a plate that vibrates when touched, a large plate that activates an AM/FM radio, a wooden roller that produces a buzzing sound when rotated, a pull-ball that turns on a music box, and a large plate that turns on a bright light. Stations are mounted on a sturdy plastic base. POWER: Uses two C batteri
Five Green & Speckled Frogs
Five Green & Speckled Frogs is a cause and effect training program designed for use with children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. Activities begin with cause and effect and progress to directionality and simple substraction. One of the included games teaches directionality on a number line; as the learner moves the frog in the proper direction on the line, the frog earns the point, but if the frog moves in the wrong direction, a fly earns the point. The other game teaches simple sub
Five Little Ducks
Five Little Ducks is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The program uses the song of the same name to introduce early number concepts and to encourage discussion of feelings. The program can be accessed via a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). A non-interactive activity book is included. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers.
Five-Piece Chair.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Chair that can be assembled in several positions, such as vertical or reclining, and with different seat and footrest heights. Describes chair made of plywood, with softwood battens. Drawings illustrate construction of the parts ( sides with armrests, seat, back and footrest) and one way of putting the chair together. Lists materials needed. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapp
Fizzy's First Numbers
Fizzy's First Numbers is designed for use by children with developmental delays, cognitive and learning disabilities. Children help Fizzy and the number friends explore the world of numbers. These activities are designed to help young children practice and develop counting skills. The Main Menu provides access to nine activities. Activities include recognizing numerals 1 to 9, reciting the correct sequence of number names, counting sets of objects, finding the correct set for a given number nam
Flaghouse High-Bounce, Tacky-Grip Ruff And Reddy Foam Balls
The Flaghouse High-Bounce, Tacky-Grip Ruff and Reddy Foam Balls are foam balls designed for recreational or therapeutic use by individuals with upper extremity or gross motor disabilities. These high-density foam balls have a tough cover with a spray-coated finish and may be thrown, hit, kicked, tossed, or bounced. DIMENSIONS: Available in diameters of 3.5, 6, 7.5, or 8.25 inches. COLOR: Red. WARRANTY: Two-year normal use guarantee.
Flaghouse Uncoated High-Bounce Foam Balls
The Flaghouse Uncoated High-Bounce Foam Balls are foam balls designed for recreational or therapeutic use by individuals with upper extremity or gross motor disabilities. These open-cell foam rubber balls may be used indoors or out and may be thrown, hit, or bounced. They are difficult to tear or pick apart. SIZES: Tennis, Baseball, Playball, Dodgeball, or Volleyball. DIMENSIONS: The Tennis ball is 2.75 inches in diameter, the Baseball is 3.5 inches in diameter, the Playball is 6 inches in diame
Flamingo, The
The Flamingo is a child's bath and toilet seat designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities or mobility disabilities. Available in three sizes and designed for children from two to thirteen years of age, the unit consists of a height-adjustable wheeled frame and a removable, multi-use padded seat covered in waterproof upholstery. When removed from the frame, the seat can be used as a toilet seat or bath seat, Removable lateral sections provide additional support if needed. The
Flash Cards - Actions
Flash Cards - Actions is an auditory perceptual training program, a flash card program and a language, reading, spelling and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents and teachers working with children with low vision, learning, communication, cognitive or hearing disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to teach children new words, build vocabulary and convey new concepts. The app contains 52 flash card
Flash! Pro 2
Flash Pro 2 is a flash card program designed for use with children with communication, learning, or cognitive disabilities. The program has over 8,500 color photo flash cards that speech therapists, parents, teachers, and early intervention specialists can select, preview, and print for use to stimulate speech and language. The program is designed to be used by individuals with no computer experience, with no complex setup or installation. The photos are arranged in 65 categories, including Acti
Fleece Balls (Models 834, 841, & 846)
Fleece Balls are designed for use by individuals with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. These high-grade, yarn balls can be used for movement activities, games, or for teaching colors. DIMENSIONS: Models 834 and 841 are four inches in diameter. Model 846 is three inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 35 grams. COLOR: Model 834 is white and models 841 and 846 include two blue, two red, two green, and two yellow balls.
Fleece Sleeper For Undressers (Model C640)
The Fleece Sleeper for Undressers, model C640, is child's nightwear designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. This winter sleeper has a hard-to-reach back zipper with a tab covering the zipper pull to keep it from the hands of children who are prone to undressing themselves. Ribbing at the wrist and ankle can be turned up for minor length adjustments. The sleeper is available with or without a snap inner seam opening. It is made from 49 percent polyester/51 percent cotton fleece
Flexi Cut Cup
The Flexi Cut Cup is a nose cutout glass designed for use by individuals who drink without neck extension. The liquid is visible through the translucent cup and the one- and two-ounce models are flexible enough to be squeezed to change the shape of the lip during assisted drinking. The seven-ounce model is designed for independent drinking and is stiffer. All models are top rack dishwasher-safe (dry without heat). COLOR: The one-ounce model is pink; the two-ounce model is blue; and the seven-oun
Flexiciser Sport
The Flexiciser Sport is an exercise machine designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. Available in models for adults under 5 feet, 2 inches tall and children, this unit adjusts for the growing child and offers a natural walking/running stride, moving arms and legs simultaneously with no weight-bearing impact on joints. This exerciser features three modes: Active (self), passive (FlexiMotor), and resistive (muscle toning). The unit accommodates most individuals and wheelchair ty
Flip Bingo
Flip Bingo is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision, learning disabilities, dyslexia, early onset dementia, Alzheimer's disease, autism, or Asperger's disorder. These Bingo cards are in a board game format and show only selected numbers that make up patterns for players to cover. There are four patterns per card (two on each side) in the Low Vision version and two patterns per card for the Low Vision Half Card (one pattern per side). For the Traditional version
Flip Flop (Model 503)
The Flip Flop, model 503, is a visual stimulation activity designed for use by children with vision or cognitive disabilities. A spin of the domes activates vibration, flashing multi-colored lights, and colorful glitter and multi-colored beads spinning inside a dome. This toy also shows reflections in a mirror and plays six high-fidelity upbeat songs. This versatile toy has two different on/off switches: one to control the music, the other to control the lights, vibration, and beads inside the d
Flip It And Slider
Flip It and Slider is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children in pre-kindergarten through first grade with visual or cognitive disabilities. The Flip It part of the program jumbles a part of a picture vertically and horizontally. The user identifies the jumbled area, clicks to fix it, and is rewarded by a playful sound. Slider creates a simple sliding picture puzzle. Users slide the part of the picture into place to complete the picture. An extensive assortment of pictur
Flip Lacer
Flip Lacer is a shoe lacing aid designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or amputation. This device allows the user to pull laces tight with one hand. This self-locking plastic device has no moving parts and interlaces with standard lace up shoes. Shoes can be opened wide to slip feet in, then the device can be used to pull the laces tight and tie the final knot. The device has a locking position for small children and a relaxed mode for relaxing laces for comfort. COLOR
Flip2Sit
The Flip2Sit is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with neurological or physical disabilities. This chair provides stable support while the child is sitting at the table and as a positioning seat for play once the removable back is detached and the chair is flipped over. The contoured latex-free seat is designed to help improve posture, sitting balance, and other functional abilities. Features include a two-way belt for extra hip stability, anti-slip pads to reduce movement,
Flipover, The
The Flipover is an eye hand coordination acivity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Spinning this small round top promotes the same grasp needed to hold a pencil. When the top is given a hard, fast snap, the top will flip over and spin on its stick.
Flipper Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch is activated by pressing down gently on the end of plastic spatula to activate toy, light, or tape recorder. Switch turns off when lever is released. Device is made of flexible plastic or nylon spatula, box about 6 inches long, 3 inches high and 3-6 inches wide, spring from inside a large hair curler, subminiature lever switch, masking tape and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homemade Battery Powered T
Float Swim Suit
The Float Swim Suit is a bathing suit designed to provide flotation assistance for children and adults during swimming. Available in a unisex style or a girls style, this Lycra/Spandex one-piece, sleeveless full-body suit featres sewn-in marine flotation foam and a self-locking back zipper. The unisex style features mid-thigh length shorts and the girls style has a skirt. The extra-small child's suit also features a detachable head pad. SIZES: The child's sizes are extra-small (for children 22 t
Floating Swimwear
Floating Swimwear is a one-piece, full-body swimsuit designed to provide flotation assistance during recreational swimming or water-based therapy for people with physical disabilities. The pull-on style suit is filled with sewn-in soft foam pellets for buoyancy and may be worn alone or over conventional swimwear. Children's suits fasten in the back with a safety locking zipper to prevent removal without supervision. Adult suits fasten with rust-proof snaps and Velcro tabs.
Floor Basketball Game
The Floor Basketball Game is designed for use by children who use wheelchairs or who play from a seated position. This game includes a vinyl sport ball and a basketball hoop with a net. The hoop and the attached tripod are made of heavy wall PVC pipe. DIMENSIONS: The hoop is 14.5 inches high and the ball is 9 inches in diameter.
Floor Mounted Parallel Bars (Model 510 Series)
The Floor Mounted Parallel Bars, 510 series, are an extremely versatile and economical series of mounted parallel bars are ideal where space allows for permanent installation. The width and height adjusts to fit school age through adult sizes. With the addition of Model 94A or Model 94F, child handrail attachments, it can even be used by very young school age children. The bars are constructed of smooth, rigid tubular steel and chrome plated for durability. The bars are formed into uninterrupte
Floor Seat
ABS plastic seat ($202) and back are vacuum-formed separately and assembled to suit child. Unit sits directly on floor, with child long-sitting. Leg abduction support wings are attached to slots in base to allow adjustment of position. Available in one size for children about one to five years of age. Can be ordered with higher back, head support, seat belt or chest belt, knee straps, toy bar, or padded seat and back covers. ABS table ($180) with chromed steel frame adjusts from 9 to 11 inches i
Floor Seat.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Legless seat with sides to allow a child with poor body support to sit on the floor to play with other children. Instructions for building a seat, made of plywood, with sides to help support a child. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 30-31. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 PAGES (i
Floor Sitter
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with multiple disabilities with floor-level seating and positioning. The legs were cut off commercial plastic children's chairs and the edges smoothed. Four wooden holding blocks were glued to the underside of the chair and the chair was mounted to a hoop pine plywood base by screwing through the base into the holding blocks. An adjustable pelvic belt was fitted to the chair, using stainless steel bolts to attach it to the base. A slot was cut in th
Floor Skittles
Floor Skittles (Sportime Item No. 1583302) is a bowling game for independent play by children and adults with disabilities. Marbles are rolled down a 19-inch high wooden ramp, which the user directs toward the Skittle Pins. The pin end is slightly raised so that the marbles will automatically return to the bowler. A marble pick-up aid is supplied. The pins have been tethered to a control mechanism that runs underneath the board. A ring at the bowler's side may be pulled to reset the pins. The bo
Floor Table.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small floor table so a child can sit leaning against the wall or other furniture and play with other children who are playing on the floor. Table made of 12 by 24 inch plywood, with sides which allow the table to stand 10 inches off the ground and provide 2 inch edges, with a 2 inch edge along the front. A section can be cut out to allow the table to fit partly around the child's body. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make
Floppy Bunny (Models 150 & 150-8)
The Floppy Bunny is a switch operated toy for individuals with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. This fuzzy adapted toy squeaks, hops, sits, moves his ears, and wiggles his nose. Model 150 has a 0.25-inch jack and model 150-8 has a 1/8-inch jack to enable use with a single switch (switch not included). COLOR: Light grey body, white and pink nose, and black and white ears.
Floppy Foam Brush
The Floppy Foam Brush is an adapted brush designed for use by children and adults with fine motor or grasping disabilities. These brushes are made of pre-cut foam with pre-cut foam bristles. The user can roll up the foam and secure with a rubber band in a size and shape to accommodate his/her needs. The foam can also be wrapped around a piece of cardboard, a cardboard tube, or a frozen juice can to provide a different shape or a firmer grip. When used with water-based paint, the bruses can be ri
Flowers - Lite
Flowers – Lite is a perceptual training program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize flowers such as rose, lotus, and lily. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each of which has a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. Pictures of various flowers along with audio prompts
Fluency Formula
Fluency Formula is a reading tutorial program designed for use by children with learning disabilities. This supplemental program combines fluency instruction, practice, and assessment to bridge the gap between word recognition and comprehension. Six grade-level kits are available for grades 1 through 6. Components include a Professional Guide with weekly instructional plans, a Read Aloud Anthology with teacher modeling of fluency strategies, student workbooks with extended independent and at-hom
Fly And Learn Globe (Model 4054)
The Fly and Learn Globe, model 4054, is an educational toy designed for use by children with severe physical, neurological or upper extremity disabilities. The toy allows children to travel all over the world making discoveries, being introduced to continents, music, highlights of ancient wonders of the world, and different languages. An easy-to-use joystick has been added to control the movement of the plane as well as the globe. The user activates the green switch at the base of the globe to l
Flying Bump & Go Elephant (Model 3127)
The Flying Bump & Go Elephant, model 3127, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When the capability switch (not included) is activated, this toy elephant with mounted wings and halo will flap its wings, wave its ears, travel around with its bump and go action, and sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 8 x 7 x 8 inches. WEIGHT: 0.5 inches.
FLYING COLORS® Mirror Plate Switch
Flying Color® Mirror Plate Switch is an unbreakable plastic mirror plate designed for children with motor and cognitive disabilities as a result of cerebral palsy, stroke, and neuro-genetic disorders. It provides motivation and visual stimulation as users see themselves while operating adapted toys and devices. Includes 1/8 inch (.3centimeters) connector and ¼ inch (.6 centimeter) adapter.
Flying Turtle (Model R-Ft)
The Flying Turtle, model RF-T, is a scooter board designed for use by children and small adults with lower extremity disabilities. Designed for use on any hard surface indoors or outdoors, the Turtle features a low-to-the-ground chrome-plated steel frame with a polyethylene seat. The user propells the unit by moving the handles attached to the front foot bar from side to side. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 27 x 19 x 8 inches. CAPACITY: 150 pounds. COLOR: The handlebars have a powder-coated chrome finish a
Flyweight Balls (Models 3017 & 5064)
Flyweight Balls are inflatable balls designed for use by individuals with visual, neurological, or gross motor disabilities. These ultra-lightweight balls move at a slow speed, enabling greater visual tracking and catching success. These pin- or mouth-inflatable balls are easy to grasp and controlling the amount of inflation controls the bounce and flight. SIZES: Model 5064 is large. DIMENSIONS: Model 3017 inflates from 7.5 to 10 inches in diameter and model 5064 inflates from 11 to 15 inches in
Foam Chipping Filled Wedge (Model 9Fffw)
The Foam Chipping Filled Wedge, model 9FFFW, is a positioning wedge designed for use with children with severe physical or neurological disabilities. Filled with foam chipping, this bean-bag style support provides full body support at 15 degrees. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 12.5 x 36 x 42 inches.
Foam Geometric Shapes Set
Foam Geometric Shapes Set is designed for children with traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy and developmental delays who are working on improving their crawling, jumping, and other gross-motor activities. The set includes 6 shapes and stands.
Foam Grip
The Foam Grip is a pencil holder designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. This short round grip provides a cushion for those who grip the writing implement too tight. DIMENSIONS: 1.5 inches long.
Foam Squeezies
Foam Squeezies are hand and finger exercisers designed for use with older children and adults with hand, cognitive, sensory, or neurological disabilities. Made of soft, colorfast, slow recovery foam, these items fit comfortably in the hand and provide gentle hand and finger exercise with sensory feedback. Available styles include the Earth, a cow, and a pig (sold individually).
Foam Walking Board
The Foam Walking Board is a balance beam designed for use with children with mobility, balance, or walking disabilities. Made up of individual Foam Coordination Boards, these beams can be configured to meet specific needs. DIMENSIONS (LxH): The Walking Boards are 8 feet x 2 inches (6 Foam Coordination Boards), 9.33 feet x 2 inches (7 Foam Coordination Boards), or 10.67 feet x 2 inches (8 Foam Coordination Boards). The individual Foam Coordination Boards are (LxWxH) 16 x 5 x 2 inches. COLOR: Cha
Foam Wedge.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Foam wedge for various positioning and exercise activities. Instructions for constructing a wedge to fit the individual child (measuring armpit to ankle and armpit to wrist) made from a foam mattress, covered with a waterproof material, and with a terrycloth removable cover. Includes drawings, uses and comments. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. Assembly. Plastics. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical
Fold-Away Easel
The Fold-Away Easel is a bookholder and table top writing desk designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs or who have upper extremity disabilities. The surface of the easel adjusts to 18, 34, or 45 degrees and features a dry-erase writing surface and a pouch for storing papers. The unit has a non-slip foam bottom, folds flat for storage, and is equipped with soft carrying handles. DIMENSIONS: 15.5 x 11.5 inches.
Folding Compact Walker (Models 6200 & 6532)
Folding walker with swivel wheels on all four legs. Padded seat can fold down when required. Padded back rest. Seat and walker heights adjustable. Hand brakes optional. Folds to 7 inches thick. Adult (model 6200) width between sides 19 inches, base area 22 by 30 inches, handrail height 19 to 22 inches, weight 31 pounds, 5 inch wheels. Junior (model 6532) width between sides 17 inches, base area 20 by 30 inches, handrail height 26 to 36 inches, seat 12 by 17 inches, seat height 18 to 21 inches, w
Folding Dressing Stick
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with upper extremity disabilities to perform dressing tasks. The dressing stick is made of lightweight aluminum bar with a brass center pivot to allow the device to fold in half. A piece of aluminum at one end was formed to make two hooks, one for pushing and one for pulling. DIMENSIONS: 450 millimeters long when open and 280 millimeters long when folded. TITLE: Best Dressed. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol. 21 no. 3, Spring 2001: p.13. PAGES (includi
Folding Pick Up Walker (Model 6250) & Children's Folding Pick Up Walker (Model 6251)
Pushbutton height adjustable four legged frame. Extra cross bar on upper frame telescopes when spring button release is activated to allow sides to fold to compact 4 inch width for storage. Vinyl hand grips, rubber safety tips. Weight 5 pounds. Base 16 by 19 1/2 inches. Adult height 32 to 36 inches, children height 28 to 32 inches.
Folding Red Dot Safe T Walker (Models 7756 & 7755)
Pushbutton height adjustable four legged frame. Vinyl handgrips and rubber safety tip. Unit folds to 3 3/4 inches for storage by depressing release tab with finger or side of hand. No low cross members. Weight 5 3/4 pounds. Base 16 to 23 inches. Adult (model 7755) height 32 to 36 inches. Youth (model 7756) height 29 to 33 inches.
Folding Wheelchair Table
The Folding Wheelchair Table is a height-adjustable tilt top work table designed for use by children and adults who use wheelchairs. Features include a chrome-plated steel frame and side braces to ensure stability and a laminated, scratch-resistant woodgrain surface. The table can also accommodate tilt tables and it folds for storage and transport. DIMENSIONS: The height adjusts from 29 to 44 inches. The top is 30 x 40 inches, and the top tilts up to a 45 degree angle.
Follow The Path
Follow the Path is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with eye hand or fine motor disabilities. This reusable eye hand coordination activity includes 12 wipe-off cards with tasks ranging from drawing a staight line from left to right to following curves and sharp angles. The front of each card has a picture to follow and the backs are blank for creating custom designs.
Following Directions: Left And Right
Following Directions: Left and Right is a tutorial program designed to provide practice in following directions and use of short term memory while reinforcing left/right discrimination concepts for children and adults with language learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and attention deficit disorders. In ten activities of increasing difficulty, students are asked to move objects to particular positions on the screen using the commands "left" and "right.
Following Directions: One And Two-Level Commands
Following Directions: One- and Two-Level Commands is a direction tutorial program designed to increase auditory comprehension, reinforce basic concepts, improve responses to classroom instructions, build independence and facilitate classroom inclusion for children and adults with language-learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and attention deficit disorders. This program provides practice in following one- and two-step directions and using short-term m
Fonator System, Fonator Speech Trainer, & Fonator Auditory Speech Trainer
Vibrotactile amplification system. Used to assist deaf and deaf-blind students in learning how to speak to and to correct speech skills in children and adults with communicative disorders resulting from mental retardation, dysphasia, cerebral palsy or learning disabilities. User learns to imitate correct speech sound through detection of vibrations and comparison of user's own speech productions with those of the instructor. Teacher speaks into microphone, presenting the target skill; student li
Foods We Eat Thematic Activity Module (Models 2823-0 & 2824-9)
The Foods We Eat Thematic Activity Module is an independent living skills tutorial and language training system designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten through second grade levels to recognize, name, and classify foods from the five basic food groups. The interactive learning approach also encourages students to select foods that create healthy meals. The system utilizes a magnetized display board and metallic-backed visuals to illustrate concepts and encourage interactive lea
Foot Harnesses (Models 2A, 2B, & 2C)
The Foot Harness is a foot pedal attachment designed to keep feet fixed in place and provide neutral foot control on surfaces such as wheelchair plates and bicycle pedals. Sold in pairs, these foot harnesses promote proper alignment and weight bearing while helping to avoid injuries to the feet. Mounting hardware is included. The harnesses have a sandal-like design (heel/ankle straps) and a plastic mounting base for snap on/off attachment to the pedals. The length and width are adjustable. SIZES
Foot Pedal Attachments (Models Es-975 & Es-995)
Foot Pedal Attachments are wooden sandals which attach to a child's tricycle pedals with a small wood piece and bolts. Velcro straps hold the child's feet on the pedals, and the sandals have a plastic heel cuff to keep the rider's feet from slipping out. SIZES: Small (model ES-975) fit up to children's shoe size 12 and large (model ES-995) fit children's shoe size 12 through adult shoe size 5.
Foot Plates & Foot Plates With Pulley Toe Up
The Foot Plates and Foot Plates with Pulley Toe Up are foot pedal attachements designed for use by children with lower extremity disabilities. These plates aid in proper positioning and in keeping the foot in contact with the pedal. The Foot Plates with Pulley Toe Up are similar to the foot plates, but include a foot strap and a pulley system to tip the foot plate to keep the rider's toes up.
Foot Powered Cycle
The Foot Powered Cycle is a foot-propelled tricycle designed for children and adults ages 5 and above with balance disabilities. The user pedals with his or her feet to propel this trike. It features front wheel drive with a single speed. The cycle is custom-designed and fitted to each user using his or her measurements and guidelines to ensure a perfect fit. OPTIONS: Can be modified for a rider with only one hand or one foot. COLOR: Red or blue. CAPACITY: 250 pounds.
Footsierest
The FootsieRest is a footrest for a car seat designed for use by children with lower extremity disabilities. This footrest unit fits in the seat of most forward-facing car seats and hangs don beyond the front of the seat, providing support for the thighs, calves, and feet. This removable support is held in place by the weight of the child and the nylon cover is washable. CAPACITY: 50 pounds. COLOR: Cobalt blue, chocolate brown, or forest green.
Forfar Flyer.
Child transporter can be used in institutions or at home. The transporter looks like a stretcher with a mesh fabric covering. The cart includes leg extensions to provide two heights: 12 inches or 34 inches from the floor. At the lower level the child can propell the cart along the floor. Two detachable side rails and a detachable head rail. Four 5 inch swivel casters. Chrome palted steel frame. Overall length 42.25 inches, overall width 22 inches. Weight: high position 34. 5 pounds, low position
Forgetful & Friends
Forgetful & Friends is a control switch training program designed to provide switch training for students with cognitive or physical disabilities. The program is both visually and orally stimulating with colorful graphics and animation and lively sounds and auditory cues. It includes three levels of switch training: Cause-and-Effect where an action is rewarded with animation; Opposites which introduces the concept of on/off and left/right; and Story Completion where cause-and-effect activiti
Formboard With A Brain (Model 207)
Formboard with a Brain, model 207, is a puzzle switch, eye hand coordination activity, fine motor training device, and sensory integration activity designed for use by children and adults who have visual memory problems. This teaching device can be customized to the needs and abilities of the user, starting with one or two shapes and building to a sequence of shapes. By gradually increasing the challenge, the user’s memory skills, counting skills, spatial concepts, listening skills, and ability
Formboard With Removable Hands (Model 1-03700-00)
Formboard with Removable Hands, model 1-03700-00, is a form board and spatial orientation activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision or cognitive disabilities. This form board has a base with incised left and right hand shapes and removable hand pieces. The tops of the hand pieces are smooth and the bottoms are textured. This activity promotes orientation to left and right hand positions and texture recognition. Print instructions are included. COLOR: Base is light gr
Formboards And Jigsaws.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Formboards (one piece jigsaw puzzles) and jigsaw puzzles with two, four and six parts each to help a child learn shapes, size, color and sorting. Directions for making jigsaw puzzles using 6 inch square pieces of plywood and pictures of various objects. Once the picture shape has been cut out of the square, three squares of the same level (depending on how many pieces the picture is cut into) are glued to firm cardboard. With puzzles with one and two p
Foundations In Speech Perception
Foundations in Speech Perception is a CD-ROM based auditory training activity software program designed to teach listening skills to children with moderate to severe hearing loss, including those with cochlear implants. The program, designed for children from three to twelve years of age, features a series of lessons on three levels that can be used in the home, school, or speech therapy setting. It also allows the child to work at his or her own pace independently or with adult assistance. The
Foundations Of Braille Literacy
Foundations of Braille Literacy, by Robert L. Baker, Alan J. Koenig, Evelyn J. Rex, and Diane P. Wormsley, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of students who are blind or have low vision. This text addresses the teaching of braille reading and writing in the context of literacy in general, the whole language approach, and the way in which print reading and writing are taught. Both a theoretical framework and practical applications for instruction in braille literacy ar
Four Compartment Communicator (Model 1235)
The Four Compartment Communicator, model 1235, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. It has four lighted compartments holding icons. Pushing the colored plate below an icon holder plays a pre-recorded message. Four messages of five seconds each can be recorded, for a total record time of 20 seconds. POWER: Uses 4 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6 x 18 x 10 inches. WEIGHT: 2.5 pounds.
Four Compartment Scanning Communicator With Icon Holders (Model 1236)
The Four Compartment Scanning Communicator with Icon Holders, model 1236, is a scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities and communication disabilities. The icon holders are on an upright strip above the compartments to hold objects (not included), facilitating the transition from objects to photographs as communication cues. The unit scans when external switches (not included) are activated. The device can also be used with one-to
Four Place Child Cut Out Table Kidney Shape (Model 354)
The Four Place Child Cut Out Table Kidney Shape, model 354, is a semi circular, kidney shaped table. The table features wood grain laminate, scratch resistant top and five legs for stability. The table accomodates seating for four children with amble space for each child to work. Also makes an excellent feeding station. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 24 x 29 x 96 inches; cut outs are 6 x 9 inch (1 each), 7 x 10 inches (2 each), and 8 x 12 inches (1 each).
Four Place Child Standing Table (Model 364)
This multiple place standing tables provide each child with a large recreational/work area. Additional features include: height adjustable foot platforms via a spring lock pin, rubber coated foot platforms for safety and spacious enough for patients with or without braces. The table top is a scratch resistant laminated wood grain. Adult sizes are available upon request. DIMENSIONS: Top size 48 x 48 inches; height 32.75 inches; foot platform adjusts from 1.5 to 11.5 inches; cut out is (one each)
Four Vest Set
The Four Vest Set are dressing vest designed to be used by children with fine motor disabilities. Designed for practicing fine motor dressing skills these vest are made of a cotton polyester blend with elastic panels that allow the vests to fit most children. Set includes: snap vest; button vest; zipper vest; combination vest, with buttons and zippers. May be purchased individually or as set.
Four-Plate Communicator Say It Play It (Model 4055)
The Four-Plate Communicator Say It Play It, model 4055, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and communication disabilities. This communicator features four large plate switches in a window-pane configuration, each of which activates a message up to five seconds long. Light pressure on a plate activates a message and a toy or appliance (not included) can be plugged into a jack in the unit to be activated along with a message. Messages can be rec
Foxdenton
Foxdenton is a basic classroom chair designed for children ages 3 years and older who require minimal levels of postural support when seated. It is designed to fit into any classroom environment. The Foxdenton has side supports that may be adjusted to help keep your child’s pelvis better aligned. A flip-up footrest also enables your child to sit in a more comfortable position. In addition, it comes complete with side supports, flip-up footrest and pelvic strap as standard.
OPTIONS: Backrest 1
Fractiles-7
Fractiles-7 is an educational toy and eye hand coordination activity designed to teach matching, sorting, and assembly skills to individuals with neurological, fine motor, and visual disabilities. The set consists of 192 flexible magnetic, diamond-shaped tiles and a textured steel activity board. Using angles based on the number 7, these large tiles can be manipulated on the activity board or on a refrigerator to form many different designs with repeating and non-repeating patterns. Possibilitie
Frame For Bath Insert
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a custom adaptation of a frame for bath insert for a child with cerebral palsy. A Sunburst bath insert was purchased and a frame to mount this over the existing bath was built. A wooden model to test the fit and comfort of the proposed frame was created. Once fine-tuned, it was built by a local supplier with square stainless steel tube, which would not corrode when it gets wet. The frame fits snugly to the top of the existing bath, and has adjustable bolts
Free Standing Junior Walker.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wooden box type walker for child. Instructions for a child's walker. Wooden sides and front with a tray across the top. Two handles extend straight out from sides. Uses four round ball type wheels. Materials list. Includes drawing and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewoods Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc: p 80-82. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1798 1982.
Freedom 2 Hp
Freedom 2 HP is a manual wheelchair designed for use by children or adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 15 to 19 inches (Regular) or 17 to 21 inches (Long) x 11 to 18 inches in one-inch increments. This chair is available in a choice of a folding or rigid frame with bend push handles. An optional transport package for bus/van tie-down is available. The frame is powder coated in a choice of red, green, blue, yellow, white, black,
Freedom 2 Kids
Freedom 2 Kids is a child's wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 10 to 14 inches (Regular) or 13 to 17 inches (Long) x 11 to 18 inches in one-inch increments. This chair is available with either a folding or rigid frame and an optional WC19 transport approved tie down system. The frame is available in red, green, blue, yellow, white, black, turquoise, pewter, purple, midnight blue, blue stardust,
Freedom 3 Cycles (Models Jpr 160 & Jpr 200)
Freedom 3 Cycles are recumbent-style, leg-powered tricycles designed for use by individuals with neurological and balance disabilities. Both of these cycles feature a tubular steel frame, an adjustable seat, chest supports, large foam handlebars, and rear wheel housing. The pedals are located slightly in front of the front wheel. Both models have three mag wheels and pneumatic tires. A safety strap and a side assistance handle enable the cycles to be pulled or steered by a companion, and an emer
Freedom Concepts Balance Bike
The Freedom Concepts Balance Bike is designed for use to help children with neurological and mobility disabilities develop balance and coordination. The wide tires provide extra stability while challenging the rider to use their own balance to remain upright. Standard features include high rise handlebars, steering adjustment, heavy duty steel chain guard and mountain style pedals. OPTIONS: Freedom Concepts Heavy Duty Assistance Handle and Freedom Concepts Seat Back Support. SIZES: Balance Bike-
Freedom Push Chair
The Freedom Push Chair is an adult stroller designed for use by small adults or older children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. This lightweight folding stroller has a bent handle for pushing and can maneuver over all types of terrain, including at the beach, park, or hiking trails. This stroller includes a multi-position sun canopy with a clear window. FRAME (HxWxL): 41 x 30.5 x 66.375 inches. SEAT: Seat width is 13.375 inches and back height is 27
Freeloader Child Carrier
The Freeloader Child Carrier is a child carrier designed with a seat designed specifically for young children to completely rest their legs through the use of stirrups for the child to alleviate stress on their legs while they are riding in the carrier. It can be used for children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Congenital Heart Defects, Traumatic Brain Injury, or who have limited mobility or physical disabilities. The sturdy child's seat is padded and features an open back t
Freestanding Bowling Ramp (Model W9972)
The Freestanding Bowling Ramp, model W9972, is designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs, or who have balance or upper extremity disabilities. This ramp features steel pipe construction with a chip-resistant finish and no-slide rubber feet. The ramp is raised at the back to enable direct wheelchair access. The user sets the bowling ball on the top of the ramp and pushes it down the ramp, launching the ball down the alley. DIMENSIONS (WxLxH): 26 x 62 x 25 inches. COLOR: Bright chrome.
Fresco
Fresco is a drawing and graphics program designed for use by children with learning and cognitive disabilities. The program offers a choice of media, including crayons, charcoal, pastels, airbrush, and watercolors, as well as a choice of surfaces from plain paper to a variety of canvases. The program also offers experimenting with symmetry and tiling efects, picture brushes for creative effects, multiple paint palettes, realistic effects, repeating patterns, and realistic stencil effects. Fully
Frette Crib
The Frette Crib is a circle bed designed for use with infants with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Designed to promote infant safety and provide an unrestricted view for the developing child, this metal crib offers easier child access to parents and eliminates the dangers of sharp corners found on standard cribs. The crib has a hand-forged iron dome and drop-side access and includes a high-density foam mattress. OPTIONS: Bedding and linens watterproof pad, and mattress pad. DIMENSIONS
Fridge Phonics
Fridge Phonics is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. To use, place the letter in the magnetic letter reader and push the letter to hear its name and sound through a fun phonics song. The magnetic letter reader attaches securely to a refrigerator or other metal base. POWER: Uses three triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 5 x 4 x 1.5 inches.
Frog Bean Bags
The Frog Bean Bags are designed for individuals with tactile stimulation, sensory integration activity and upper extremity strengthening for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities. The Frog Bean Bags can be used for developing gross motor skills, learning to help promote participation, and for catching or throwing at a designated target. They are constructed from wipe-clean vinyl and stuffed with polystyrene beads.
Frogpockets
FrogPockets is a weighted vest designed to hold the manufacturer's BeanBagFrogs and BeanBagTurtles (see separate entry) as a balance or sensory integration activity for children with physical or neurological disabilities. The T-shirt style vest holds up to five pounds in it large front pocket.
From A To Z
From A to Z is an alphabet game and language tutorial program designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities. The program helps users develop and practice visual, auditory, and memory skills needed for letter and word recognition. Users choose the letter they wish to practice on the menu screen, and the program provides a set of activities for each letter. Users can press the letter to see a word and a picture and hear the spoken word. Activities include word building, find
FRS Custom Solutions Headpointer
The FRS Custom Solutions Headpointer is a headwand designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or upper extremity disabilities or severe physical disabilities. The Headpointer can assist users with a wide range of daily tasks including communication device access, computer access, elevator operation, and light and appliance control. The lightweight head pointer features a durable one-piece plastic frame lined with high-density padding. An adjustable elastic back and chin strap keeps
Fruits - Lite
Fruits – Lite is a perceptual training and reading tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to identify fruits such as an apple, cherry, banana, or orange. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each of which has a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. Pictures of fruits a
Full Length Fleece Suit (Models 780, 781 & 782)
The Full Length Fleece Suit, models 780, 781 and 782, is a child’s jumper designed for use by children with incontinence or who have difficulty dressing. It is available in two styles: with a full-length front zipper or with a 22-inch back zipper. The version with a back zipper includes a tab at the top of the zipper that snaps to discourage children who are prone to undressing themselves. This suit is made of a 50-50 poly cotton sweatshirt fleece. It has long sleeves and full-length legs and ca
Full Length Knit Suit (Models 790, 791 & 792)
The Full Length Knit Suit, models 790, 791 and 792, is a child’s jumper designed for use by children with incontinence or who have difficulty dressing. It is available in two styles: with a full-length front zipper or with a 22-inch back zipper. The version with a back zipper includes a tab at the top of the zipper that snaps to discourage children who are prone to undressing themselves. This suit is made of a 65% cotton-35% polyester interlock knit that stretches 4 inches in width and 1.5 inche
Fun & Learn House
The Fun & Learn House is an electronic pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children between the ages of three and six years with cognitive and learning disabilities. This house-shaped device teaches the alphabet, phonics, word recognition, colors, and the names of items found in the house's four rooms. The unit offers four games: Large colorful letters and pictures of familiar household items introduce the alphabet and word recognition: Leap the Frog's encouraging voice guides c
Fun & Learn Mailbox
The Fun & Learn Mailbox is an electronic pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children between the ages of four and seven years with cognitive and learning disabilities. The mailbox-shaped device uses Leap the frog, who peers over the top of the mailbox, to teach the alphabet, phonics, rhyming, and reading comprehension. It also introduces sentence creation, grammar, and early reasoning skills. The voice output toy includes 26 talking postcards (one for each letter of the alphabe
Fun & Learn Phonics Desk
The Fun & Learn Phonics Desk is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children between three and seven years of age with cognitive and learning disabilities. The unit uses incorporates touch, sight. and, sound to teach the alphabet, phonics, spelling, rhyming, and introductory reading skills. The set includes the desk with card storage space, 17 Talking Word Cards, four Talking Game Cards, and 26 removable magnetic letters. Children can press a letter to hear its name or use the
Fun And Function Chewy Wristbands
Fun And Function Chewy Wristbands are designed for use by children with sensory processing disorders, cognitive impairments, and developmental delays. They provide an alternative for children who chew their clothes. The wristbands are a solution to drool-soaked clothing. The soft terrycloth wristbands are made from super absorbent cotton. The no-mess wristbands absorb drool and keep sleeves dry. For moderate chewers. They help with sensory processing and sensory-motor needs and support orally fo
Fun Gripper Bowling Set
The Fun Gripper Bowling Set is an eye-hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity, gross motor, perceptual, or neurological disabilities. This set includes a bowling ball with a non-slip surface and six soft, oversized pins with numbers on them. A nylon carry bag is included. DIMENSIONS: The bowling ball is 7 inches in diameter and the pins are 10 inches. COLOR: The pins are multi-colored, the ball is blue and yellow, and the carry bag is black.
Fun Gripper Golf Set
The Fun Gripper Golf Set is a golf game designed for use by children with neurological and upper extremity disabilities. Useful for assisting in developing eye-hand coordination and perceptual skills, the set includes easy-grip clubs and soft, oversized balls. The complete set includes a putter, an iron, a driver, two balls, and a nylon golf bag. DIMENSIONS: The clubs are 22 inches.
Fun Tunnel Cube (Model W4586)
The Crawl Cube Plus, model W4586, is a large foam shape designed for use with children with physical disabilities. Made of dense poly-foam and covered in vinyl-coated nylon with zipper closure, this cube can be used for crawling and climbing. When the touch fasteners at the corners are released, the cube transforms into a long, straight crawl course of four flat-topped mounds. Two or more units can also be connected for a variety of movement activities. DIMENSIONS (WxHxL): In the cube formation,
Fun with Abby & Alyssa Six Book Bundle
The Fun with Abby & Alyssa Six Book Bundle is designed for children with sensory needs or impaired vision disabilities. These books encourage early readers to learn ASL by replicating the signs demonstrated in these books. Each book focuses on a different set of related signs. Abby and Alyssa will demonstrate how to sign a particular word and encourage the reader to make the sign themselves. All books also contain the ASL signs for the alphabet and numbers 1 through 10.
Functional Communication Profile - Revised (FCP-R)
The Functional Communication Profile - Revised (FCP-R) is a language development evaluation system designed for use for assessment of individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities or autism. This descriptive assessment tool can be used to evaluate communication skills in individuals with developmental and acquired delays, from pre-kindergarten children through adults, in any setting, regardless of form of communication (sign, non-verbal, or augmentative). There is no scoring system, b
Functional Electrical Stimulation (Fes) Arm And Leg Ergometer (Models Rt300-Slsa & Rt300-Slsap))
The Functional Electrical Stimulation Motorized Ergometer is designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or other neurological disabilities that prevent independent arm or leg cycling. The RT300-SLSA is used directly from a wheelchair, with no transfer required. When leg cycling, the user's feet are secured in the pedals with his/her legs supported by the leg guides. Surface electrodes placed on the skin over leg muscle groups are connected by a cable to the system's controller. When
Functional Electrical Stimulation (Fes) Motorized Ergometer (Models Rt300-Sl & Rt300-Slp )
The Functional Electrical Stimulation Motorized Ergometer is a motorized FES cycle designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury. This system is used from a wheelchair, with no transfer required. The user's feet are secured in the pedals with his/her legs supported by the leg guides. Surface electrodes placed on the skin over leg muscle groups are connected by a cable to the system's controller. A computer with a color, touch-sensitive screen controls the stimulation patterns sent to t
Functional Forms Wheelchair Easel / Lap Tray
The Functional Forms Wheelchair Easel/Lap Tray is designed to provide a lightweight alternative to traditional lap trays for wheelchair users. Features include a built-in 20-degree angle, pencil holder/wrist rest, removable carrying strap, magnetic paper holder, and a hidden zippered pouch. This easel also has a water-resistant vinyl or leather covering. WEIGHT: 1 pound.
Functional Living Skills And Behavioral Rules Cd
The Functional Living Skills and Behavioral Rules CD is a behavioral training flash card program designed for use by parents and teachers of children and adults with behavioral, cognitive, and communication disabilities.The program contains over 1,000 full-color photographs of children, adolescents, and adults engaged in a variety of functional activities. Activity areas include daily schedules and routines, personal hygiene/grooming, toileting, homework, leisure, simple meal preparation, commun
Fundamentals Audio Cards
Fundamentals Audio Cards are language tutorial programs designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. These audio card sets are designed to work with audio card readers such as The PCI Communicator or the Language Master (see separate entries) to allow students to work at their own pace to acquire reading and language skills through interactive learning. These cards use a multi-sensory approach to reinforce basic skills. Students listen to the card and look at
Funky Footprints Tactile Sound Mat
The Tactile Sound Mat is a sensory integration activity designed for children with physical, cognitive, neurological, or visual disabilities. This lightweight mat can be spread out on any flat surface and features numbered footprints in a variety of textures. Pressing one or more of the footprints triggers amusing sounds. The mat can be operated by a child's hands or feet. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 65 x 12.5 inches. COLOR: The mat has a bright yellow ba
Funny Face
Funny Face is a hand eye coordination and visual tracking activity designed for use with children with physical, neurological, cognitive, or visual disabilities. This bead maze features a variety of wire tracks shaped to create a funny clown's face. Each track has a set of beads to be manipulated across and around it. Each wire requires a different set of hand movements and, as the beads are manipulated, the basic motions for writing are practiced. The clown's features can also be traced on the
Funny Friend Switch (Model 2245)
The Funny Friend Switch, model 2245, is a touch or wobble switch designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Pull one of the two colorful balls or swipe at the happy monkey to hear silly sounds and music, feel a slight vibration, and see multicolored lights flash. The unit also works as a capability switch, activating a connected device. Sound can be turned off for quieter use. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 13 x 8 x 9.25 inches. POWER: Uses 2 triple-A and 2 C batteri
Funtastik (Model 2244)
Funtastik, model 2244, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with cognitive and severe physical disabilities. Activate the brightly colored squishy pads to see blinking multi-colored lights, hear musical tunes and the "Little Miss Muffet" nursery rhyme, feel vibration, and watch the glitter dome and items spin about. Each sensory activation plays separately from 7 to 18 seconds. The squishy fluid in the pads moves through the center and goes back and forth when pushed or pounded. PO
Fusion Portable Keyboard
The Fusion Portable Keyboard is a word processor designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. Features include a large liquid crystal display (LCD) with adjustable font sizes, Math 101 math facts practice, and a wide variety of other writing supports. Functions that students use most frequently like the thesaurus, font size adjustment, and word prediction have dedicated keys for one-button access. All other options, like cut and paste, disabling spell check, or adjustments to word
Fuzzbuzz Level 1: Word Learning
Fuzzbuzz Level 1: Word Learning is a vocabulary tutorial program designed specifically for use by children with learning disabilities. Bouncing fuzzbuzzes and creeping slinx stimulate children and help them develop sight vocabulary and reading skills. The 16 activities include word to picture matching, word sequencing, and timed word recognition. The help fuzzbuzz gives tips and animated sequences reward completion of each activity. The program can be customized for up to 20 students and can be
Fuzzbuzz Level 2: The Clan
Fuzzbuzz Level 2: The Clan is a vocabulary tutorial program designed specifically for use by children with learning disabilities. This program features 20 animated activities to introduce 150 new words with matching and learning activities to incrase sight vocabulary. A highly-structured phonics program leads children through single letter sounds, triple consonant blends, and more. A virtual relaity component enables students to explore the Glen as they complete two comprehension activities. A
Fuzzy Friends & Switches Kit (Model 4064)
The Fuzzy Friends & Switches Kit, model 4064, is a set of switch operated plush toys and touch and finger switches designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This kit includes five different plush toys along with five different switches (all also sold separately). The switches can be used to work on specific goals. Switch activation causes the animals to walk, talk, and/or make animal sounds. The set includes: Pretty Kitten, Flopp
Fuzzy Puzzles
Fuzzy Puzzles are tactile puzzles designed for use by children with neurological, fine motor, perceptual, and visual disabilities. These handcrafted wooden puzzles have four slightly raised pieces with soft, fuzzy material on each and brightly-painted backgrounds. Available puzzles (each sold separately) include farm, pets, or jungle.
G.g. Giraffe (Model 544)
G.G. Giraffe, model 544, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this plush giraffe walks and bends her neck forward when the switch is activated. DIMENSIONS: Toy is 14 inches in height.
Gaitmaster
Gaitmaster is a dynamic weight-relieving walker designed for children 5 to 18+ years of age. It assists with weight bearing and maintaining an upright posture. There are built in compression springs that provide optimum weight relief. Gas spring allows easy change of height for transfer. The lockable lift lever raises the walker to the best working height. Controls are designed to give the possibility of independent transfer.
Game Controller Adaptation
DO-IT-YOURSELF-ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist an individual with upper extremity disabilities in operating the remote control of a PlayStation. Attach several Lego-style blocks to each of the four blocks. Grabbing the extension and pulling down causes the blocks to activate the corresponding button. MATERIALS: Lego-style blocks and game controller. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly.11 TITLE: Doing It Yourself. JOURNAL: Quest. REF: Volume 12, Number 1, January/February 2005. WEB: http://www.mdausa.org/publ
Gamz Player Cd With Speak Text
The GAMZ Player CD with Speak Text is a CD-ROM containing an educational game program (the GAMZ Player) designed to teach reading and spelling skills to students with learning disabilities, and a screen reader program (Speak Text) that is also designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. The educational game program is based on the Swap and Fix educational card games (see separate entry). It contains software versions of all 35 boxed Swap and Fix card games, plus 14 extra Swap and
Gator Gait Trainer
The Gator Gait Trainer is a child's adjustable reverse walker designed for use by children 18 months to six years of age with lower extremity, balance, or walking disabilities or cerebral palsy. This walker provides built-in growth capability. The fully accessorized model comes complete with width- and height-adjustable handgrips, arm troughs, forearm supports, pelvic pad, anti-tip bars, sling seat, ankle prompts, swivel front casters, caster pin locks, and a rear frame bumper. The unit has a st
Gator Reverse Walker, The
The Gator Reverse Walker is a child's or junior walker designed for children with walking and balance disabilities. This walker features a folding powder-coated steel adjustable growth frame. and adjustable handgrips and arm troughs. The adjustable grips and troughs enable the unit to provide individual arm orientation for exact handgrip width adjustment. This reverse walker is also equipped with front swivel casters, caster pin locks, padded grips, and a rear frame bumper. DIMENSIONS: The handl
Gazelle By R82
The Gazelle is a prone stander designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. Available in three sizes, this stander may also be used for postural drainage and as a tilting table with a variety of adjustments between 15 and 90 degrees. It features a Y-shaped base with four locking wheels, foot-pedal angle adjustment and a degree meter, height- and width-adjustable footrests, rear support, padded chest support, and padded knee supports. The leg rests are independently adjustable with ea
Gb 1 Walker
The GB 1 Walker is a child walker designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. This walker has a sturdy steel frame with a divided square base on four wheels. A central post provides support and anchors positioning belts.The device can be configured for use in a standing or sitting position. The unit includes a padded head support, a padded chest support, and a hip strap. OPTIONS: Hand/ arm rest, removable push handle, a clear tray, and custom adaptations.
Gel Tiles
Gel Tiles are a perceptual training activity designed to encourage manipulation for children with cognitive, developmental, fine motor, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. These sealed plastic tailes are filled with brightly-colored, non-toxic gel that reacts to hand pressure. Set includes six tiles ranging in a variety of shapes (circles, squares, etc.). DIMENSIONS: Sizes range from a circle 3 inches in diameter to a 20-inch square. COLOR: One tile each of red, yellow, green, blue, o
Geo-Lastic Art (Model B9249-70)
Geo-Lastic Art, model B9249-70, is a pegboard kit designed for use by children with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities. The kit enables children to use colorful elastic bands of various sizes to create designs while improving their fine motor and perceptual motor skills. Patterns illustrate how to make the shapes of letters, numbers, and objects such as a house or a sailboat. The kit includes a wooden pegboard, 15 smooth plastic pegs, elastic bands, and a pattern book. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW)
Geometric Counting Cylinders (Model G3080)
The Geometric Counting Cylinders, model G3080, are a math skills game designed for use by children with cognitive, learning, or fine motor disabilities. This hardwood manipulative set develops geometric shape recognition, counting skills, and shape sorting. A hardwood storage box is included. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 3 x 5 x 7.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1.4 pounds.
Geometric Puzzle Board (Model G527)
The Geometric Puzzle Board, model G527, is a large knobbed, puzzle form board for children with learning and physical disabilities. The wooden board contains pull-off pieces shaped like a square, oval, oblong, triangle and circle painted in green, blue, red, yellow and orange. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): The board is 3 x 9.25 x 9.5 inches. The knobs on each shape are 2 inches high. WEIGHT: 2 pounds.
Geometric Shapes
The Geometric Shapes are large geometric shapes designed for use by children with mobility or perceptual disabilities. This set of large and small wooden shapes includes square, triangular, rectangular, and circular shapes (one in each size). Each shape comes with support stand and has a cutout large enough for small child to crawl through. Made of 11-ply laminated birch, the shapes are available unfinished and sanded smooth or with a clear lacquer finish.
Geometry Teaching Aid
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To demonstrate the difference between various types of angles for young children with vision disabilities. This technique was developed by a third-grade student who is blind for teaching younger children. The student uses his folding travel cane to demonstrate a right angle, showing the other students that if the corner of a piece of paper fits in the angle between two sections of the cane, a right angle has been created. If the angle is smaller than the right
Geosafari Talking Globe & Geosafari Talking Globe Jr
The GeoSafari Talking Globe and GeoSafari Talking Globe Jr are voice output globes with built-in electronic geographical quiz games suitable for children with learning disabilities or low vision. Games may be played by one to four individual players or teams and may be customized to three skill levels. The GeoSafari Talking Globe asks and answers over 10,000 questions about countries, capitals, cities, rivers, oceans, landmarks, and national songs. The GeoSafari Jr version features a simplified
Gerry 2 Stage Toilet Seat
The Gerry 2 Stage Toilet Seat is a child's toilet seat for children two to seven years old with physical, mobility, or neurological disabilities. This seat fits over a potty seat or a standard toilet and features leg supports with two large loop handles at the top for the child to hold for balance. The seat folds for transport or storage. DIMENSIONS (DxW): The seat is 12 x 9 inches. The distance between the seat and footrest is 7 inches. The height from the floor to the toilet seat adjusts from
Gertie Ball
The Gertie Ball is a textured inflatable ball designed to be grabbed, squeezed, thrown or kicked. Made of non-toxic PVC, it inflates in seconds to different sizes with the included straw. DIMENSIONS: Available in 9-inch and 13-inch models. COLOR: Assorted metallic colors.
Getting Dressed Software
Getting Dressed Software is a vocabulary enhancement and personal and indpendent living skills tutorial program designed to teach about getting dressed for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. It not only teaches vocabulary about clothing, but also teaches dressing skills. Users will learn words for clothing items and how to dress for a variety of occasions. It features a quiz section to enhance what is learned and has voice output capabilities for non-readers. For students with
Giant 8-Tone Drum
The Giant 8-Tone Drum is an auditory stimulation activity designed for use with individuals with hearing, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. This drum is used to produce resonation for auditory processing. The large drum produces deep vibration and eight separate tones. Handcrafted of hardwoods, the drum has a rubber foot on each side so that it can be played table-style. Flipping the drum on its side enables an individual to lie on its surface to feel the vibrations as another person play
Giant Economy Sand & Water Table (Model La308)
The Giant Economy Sand & Water Table, model LA309, is a sand/water table designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, or cognitive disabilities. This table has a height-adjustable metal frame with a removable plastic tub. OPTIONS: A top is available. DIMENSIONS: This table has a 7-inch deep tub and is 22.25 inches wide x 34.25 inches long. The stand adjusts from 18 to 21 to 24 inches high.
Giant Knobbed Puzzles
The Giant Knobbed Puzzles are large knobbed puzzles designed for use with children with fine motor or cognitive disabilities. Each wood silk-screened puzzle depicts a different animal, food, or daily living activity. Subjects include vegetables, fuit, gardening items, tools, table setting, a snail, a butterfly, a turtle, and a rooster. By manipulating the larger puzzle pieces, children are encouraged to heighten their visual perception, problem solving, and eye-hand coordination skills. Each puz
Giant Print Bingo Card
The Giant Print Bingo Card is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This super large print bingo card is laminated for durability and ease of cleaning. DIMENSIONS: The card measures 11 x 17 inches and the numbers are just under 2 inches. COLOR: Available in yellow with black numbers or white with black numbers.
Giant Textured Beads (Model 1-03780-00)
Giant Textured Beads, model 1-03780-00, are a perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This activity introduces a variety of concepts, including shape, color, and texture. It also assists in the development of muscular and eye-hand coordination. The set includes 12 painted wooden beads in three shapes: cube, rectangular solid, and cyclinder. The shapes have three textures: smooth, striped, and grid. A bead stringer and instructions in print are
Gizmo Tilt-In-Space Wheelchair
The Gizmo Tilt in Space Wheelchair is a lightweight wheelchair designed for use by children or adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): Cane length of 8 to 13 inches (extra small), 10 to 15 inches (small), 13 to 18 inches (medium), or 15 to 20 inches (long) x 10 to 18 inches wide in one-inch increments. The chair is available in a choice of a folding or rigid frame with optional transport package for bus/van tie-down. The chair has 4
Glacier The Polar Bear (Model 914)
Glacier the Polar Bear, model 914, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, this bear walks and stands on his hind legs growling . POWER: Uses three double-Abatteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 9 x 6 inches. COLOR: Cream.
Glide Caps (Model W602)
The Glide Tips, model W602, are walker glide tips designed for use on walkers with front wheel attatchments. These tips replace the existing rear walker tips to improve walker mobility. DIMENSIONS: These tips fit one-inch leg shafts. COLOR: Black.
Glitter Pin (Model 1695)
The Glitter Pin, model 1695, is a spatial orientation activity designed for use with children with sensory, neurological, and developmental disabilities. This clear cylinder is divided into three sections and can be easily mounted onto a mirrored base (model 1650 sold separately). When the child spins the cylinder, beads tumble as each section lights up, music plays, and the cylinder gently vibrates. This toy does not require a capability switch. POWER: Uses two AA batteries. DIMENSIONS: 11.25 x
Glitter Roll (Models 160H, 1698H, & 1695H)
The Glitter Roll is an adapted music box designed to provide multi-sensory stimulation for children with physical, cognitive and/or sensory disabilities. The clear cylindrical roller contains a potpourri of sparkling shapes which, when rotated, activates the music box. These cylinders have rolling pin style handles to encourage bilateral hand use and aid in strengthening the upper extremities. Model 160H also plays music, model 1698H offers music and lights, and model 1695H has lights and vibrat
Glitter Roll Music Box & Switch (Model 696)
The Glitter Roll Music Box and Switch, (model 696), is a rotating cylinder switch and adapted music box designed to provide multi-sensory stimulation for children with physical, cognitive and/or sensory disabilities. The clear cylindrical roller contains a potpourri of sparkling shapes which, when rotated, activates the music box. The cylinder is mounted on a white plastic base with suction cup feet. The device can also be used as an external capability switch without music when connected to a t
Glo Worm With Switch (Model 8014)
The Glo Worm with Switch, model 8014, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, severe physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities or spinal cord injury. Press the attached capability switch or squeeze the toy and the Glo Worm comforts with a gentle light and lullabies. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteriess. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 10 x 7 inches.
Glove Puppet.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Hand puppet with a mouth that can open and close; intended to help a child learn pretend play (by pretending to eat) and to help in language learning activities. Pattern and instructions for making a hand puppet of 1/2 yard of furry material, a small square each of red felt and brown felt, and plastic safety eyes and nose. Includes photograph and drawings. Discusses uses of the puppet. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: McConkey, R; Jeffree, D TITLE: Mak
Glow Dome (Model 7501)
The Glow Dome, model 7501, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical or spinal cord injury. Users can color on the dome with one of six brightly-colored glow markers and then activate a connected capability switch (not included) to cause lights to flash, the pictures to glow, and the dome to rotate at adjustable speeds. The set includes six glow markers, two drawing surfaces, and two starter scenes. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSION
Glow In The Dark Ball
The Glow in the Dark Ball is an inflatable textured ball designed for use by children with upper extremity, neurological, and visual disabilities. This latex-free ball features an easy-grip texture and an easy inflation/deflation mechanism. This ball offers the lightness of a balloon and the durability of a play ball. DIMENSIONS: 9 inches in diameter.
Glow-In-The-Dark Twister Tops
The Glow-in-the-Dark Twister Tops are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities.These tops are easy to spin. DIMENSIONS: 1.75 and 2.5 inches in diameter.
Glowing Seahorse With Switch
The Glowing Seahorse with Switch is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This soft toy has a glowing light on its tummy and plays eight soft melodies and ocean sounds when the attached capability switch (included) is activated. Activating the switch a second time turns the toy off. POWER: Uses 3 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11 x 6 x 4.5 inches.
GNC Digital Body Fat Monitor
The GNC Digital Body Fat Monitor is designed for users to monitor their health. The fat monitor allows users to measure their body fat percentage in seconds. It counts steps, distance, and calories burned. Features a large, backlit, LCD display.
GNC Digital Resistance Bands
The GNC Digital Resistance Bands is designed for users with disabilities to exercise. The band features a built-in digital counter to count reps and calories burned. Features an easy to read, top facing LCD display.
Go Go Dump Truck (Model 329)
The Go Go Dump Truck, model 329, is a switch-operated remote control toy designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. This toy truck comes with a play set consisting of three boulders and two barricades. The truck is operated with a radio remote control, which can be connected to a capability switch (not included). POWER: Truck uses 3 double-A batteries; remote control uses one 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6 x 9 x 4.5 inches. COLORS: Red an
Go Go School Bus (Model 1004)
The Go Go School Bus, model 1004, is a remote control or switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This school bus zooms around when the controller is used, or it can be activated by using two capability switches (not included). POWER: Toy uses 3 double-A batteries; remote control uses one 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5 x 6.5 x 3.75 inches. COLOR: Yellow.
Go! Board
The Go! Board is a personal skills tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. This system provides a picture schedule to prompt children to complete desired activities. Pictures or symbols (not included) representing the activity are inserted are inserted in the colored icon holder behind the clear mylar cover. When the activity is completed, the icon holder is removed and placed in the box at the base of the polystyrene board. Model 3334 has four icon hoders, m
Go-Bot
The Go-Bot is a powered cart designed to provide mobility and independence for children with mobility disabilities. Designed for children as young as 12 months of age to children up to 43 inches tall, this device can also be used as a transitional aid to train for powered wheelchair use. The device is designed for indoor use or outdoor use on level surfaces and consists of a powered mobility base with a combination positioning seat/standing aid in the center which enables the child to operate th
Go-Kart
The Go-Kart is a powered cart designed for use by children or adults with lower extremity, mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. FRAME (LxW): Seat on a yellow platform measuring 65 x 37.5 inches. The cart can operate on gravel, grass, and hard surfaces, with a ground clearance of 4 inches and a turning radius of 10 feet. CONTROLS: Joystick or switch control. UPHOLSTERY: Blue. BRAKES: Electric. WHEELS: 12-inch diameter pneumatic tires. FOOTRESTS: The user's feet rest on the fr
Goin' On A Bear Hunt - Moving Ahead Storybook Series (Model 6-77903-00)
Goin' On a Bear Hunt - Moving Ahead Storybook Series, model 6-77903-00, is a braille book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This braille book is part of a series that introduces symbolic representation, raised line illustrations, and text. Students explore tactile illustrations with varying levels of detail; track varying types of lines and intersecting lines; encounter tactile symbols, simple keys, and maps; discover braille words embedded in the graphics and locate
Going (Models 3800 & 3801)
The Going, models 3800 and 3801, is an activty designed develop eye hand coordination and challenge motor planning skills for individuals with a physical disability. It is basically a football shaped object (the going) attached to two strings. On the end of the strings are handles with special protestors. The clients move the going back and forth by pulling the strings apart from one another. SIZES: Medium and large. DIMENSIONS: Length of string from one set of handles to the other set is 14 fee
Going To A Restaurant Language Kit (Model Lk-Gr)
The Going to a Restaurant Language Kit, model LK-GR, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The materials in this unit help students understand what to expect when going to a restaurant. Events are sequenced in the Boardmaker book and computer story, and reinforce appropriate social behavior. Extension activities include a restaurant scavenger hunt, money skills worksheet, and restaurant role play.
Going To The Dentist Language Kit (Model Lk-Dds)
The Going to the Dentist Language Kit, model LK-DDS, is an independent living skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The materials in this unit help students understand what to expect when going to the dentist. Events are sequenced in a Boardmaker book and a computer story with digital photos. Sequence cards reinforce the events and reassure the child, both in the classroom and while at the dentist. The kit also includes a
Going To The Doctor Language Kit (Model Lk-Do)
The Going to the Doctor Language Kit, model LK-DO, is an independent living skills and language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. The materials in this unit help students understand what to expect when going to the doctor. Materials include a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (see entry); an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound
Gonge Activity Cones Set
Gonge Activity Cones Set includes multi-functional cones which can be used for countless activities. The holes which measure one-inch make it possible to use the sticks in combination with the cones. It has stylish design in a range of bright colors and made from plastic.
Gonge Aquarium Cum Playmat
Gonge Aquarium Cum Playmat is designed to provide visual stimulation for children. It is suitable for storage and use as a playmat. Simply unzip the corner zips of the aquarium to unfold into a seascape. Gonge Aquarium Cum Playmat is suitable as an addition to Gonge Shoal of Fish (Code G-2176, G-2175) where children are able to catch fish in either the aquarium or the pond.
Gonge Baby Trampoline
Gonge Baby Trampoline is designed for young children between 18 months to 4 years of age. On this trampoline very small children can practice trampoline jumping. The canvas tension is set so that even very small children will experience a springing effect which otherwise they would be too light to feel on ordinary trampolines. The spring sheet is only 12 centimeters above the floor. The rubber cover gives protection against the metal frame and the supporting handles are covered with foam to prot
Gonge Balancing Mini Carousel
Gonge Balancing Mini Carousel is designed for use by individuals with sensory integration disorders and low muscle tone in their upper and lower extremities. It promotes muscle integration and strengthens muscles while playing. The Vestibular input in combination with sight is also stimulated to help in improving balance of the child. It consists of a solid, molded plastic seat, which is placed on a steel disc mounted with a rotation joint including two ball bearings. A solid and stable metal
Gonge Bridge Set
Gonge Bridge Set is desiged for use by children 3-7 years of age in prekindergarten to third grade. It is designed to assist children in developing their balancing and motor skills. Children can use the elements in a cross format to represent a river running under a bridge. It includes set of 2 bridge elements in yellow and blue.
Gonge Build N' Balance Tilting Disc
The Gonge Build N’ Balance Tilting Disc is a balancing aid designed to help children with autism strengthen their proprioceptive sense and balance as they stand on top of it. The Tilting Disc consists of two hard, round plastic discs placed on top of each other, both of which are attached to a thick, moveable rubber connector. As the child stands on top of the discs and shifts his or her body, the discs will also shift and tilt, requiring the child to concentrate on finding and maintaining his o
Gonge Clown's Hat
Gonge Clown's Hat is designed for children 3 to 6 years of age. The Gonge Clown's Hat encourages small children to perform. Concentration and balance are required to wear the Clown's Hat which develops body awareness and attention to posture. Playing with the Clown's Hat can be both individually challenging and form part of competitive scenarios. The Clown's Hat is shaped to make it easy for small children to use and the parts are soft so dropping the rings does not hurt
Gonge Mono Trampoline
Gonge Mono Trampoline is designed for use by children who have limited strength, motor coordination, and endurance as a result of cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, or traumatic brain injury. It offers a sloped protective cushion with a high rear edge that offers the utmost protection during play.
Gonge Mountain
Gonge Mountain is designed to promote motor development in children while they learn to climb the broad steps. It can also be used by older children who are learning to negoitioate stairs. Four plateaus suit different levels of motor development. Gonge Mountain can also be used as seating. It is fitted with non-slip rubber feet.
Gonge Therapy Balancing Top
Gonge Therapy Balancing Top is designed for children 4 years and older. It offers a ribbed surface for secure footing. It inspires and motivates children to be physically active while having fun and help them to learn and develop in creative ways.
Goo
Goo is a tactile discrimination training activity designed for use by individuals with cognitive, sensory, or neurological disabilities. Availabled in Bugs 'N Goo or Alien Goo (each sold separately), each jar is filled with thick, water-based gel-like "goo" interspersed with character figures. Users stick their hands in the "goo" to find and identify the figures. The "goo" can be used in the jar, but it is also thick enough to be removed from the jar and used on a table without spreading.
Good Grips Coated Spoons
Good Grips Coated Spoons are spoons with built-up handles designed for use by children and adults with biting reflexes and limited grasping ability or coordination. These ergonomically designed utensils have large rubber handles and metal shafts with built-in twists to allow the bowl to be bent to the desired angle. Available in a teaspoon and a tablespoon (sold separately), the bowls of the spoons are coated in plastisol to protect the teeth and gums.
Gooshy Step Talking Sequencer (Model 673)
The Gooshy Step Talking Sequencer, model 673, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. When the device is activated, it plays a series of pre-recorded messages (a total of 300 seconds long), allowing a user with limited communication skills to carry on a simple conversation. The device can be used for sequencing, testing, directions, multiplication, memorization, medical instructions, storytelling, and sing-along. P
Gooshy Switch (Models 634, 635, & 636)
The Gooshy Switch is a touch switch designed for us by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This large switch has a durable, squeezable, pillow-like top with a sparkling surface. Model 634 is a momentary switch that activates a connected toy or device while pressed. Model 635 adds vibration when the switch is activated. Model 636 provides lights, music, and vibration and can be used with a connected device or alone as a sensory toy. power: Uses two double-A batteries
Gotalk 4 Plus
GoTalk 4+ is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This lightweight, rugged device has a 22-message capacity (four large message keys on five recording levels, plus two core messages that remain constant on all levels). Total recording time is 4.5 minutes. Other features include volume control, sequential recording, whole level erasing capability, and built-in overlay storage. OPTIONS: GoTalk Overlay Software for making custom
Grab Bumpy Ball
The Grab Bumpy Ball is a textured inflatable ball designed for use by children with upper extremity, neurological, and sensory disabilities. This latex-free ball is covered with raised bumps and can be used for sensory integration activities or for massage. DIMENSIONS: 8 inches in diameter.
Grab N Go Communication Kit
Grab N Go Communication Kit is designed for use by educators and therapist working with children with speech delays. This tub of communication devices is designed for easy transport. It includes 11 of the more popular products that will help with non-verbal communication. Includes a 71 quart plastic storage tub.
Grab, Go And Gab Bag (Model G3B)
The Grab, Go and Gab Bag, model G3B, is a speech therapy kit with communication cueing cards and other speech teaching devices designed for use by children with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. The kit includes communication tools for a community mobility trip all in one ready-to-go bag. The canvas bag has clear plastic pockets to hold pictures (included) of community locations the group plans to visit; 96 laminated food item pictures for Picture Exchange Communication System (P
Grab-It (Model 2309)
The Grab-It, model 2309, is a switch-controlled toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. The goal of this arcade-style game is to grab small toys and other prizes out of a tank with a mechanical claw before time is up. The toy has been adapted to make it possible to control the claw and grab the prizes using large colorful plates with arrows. This toy comes with 48 prizes (small toys and coins) and features a timed arcade soundtrack that lets the pla
Grabbers (Models Thc7201, Thc7202, & Thc7203)
Grabbers are eye hand coordination exercisers designed for use with children with fine motor or eye hand coordination disabilities. These reacher-style devices are available in a choice of dolphin, aligator, or shark grabbing elements. Using the device to grab items promotes shoulder stability and eye hand coordination. DIMENSIONS: These devices are 12 inches long. COLORS: Gray, white, or green.
Grade 2 Braille Cards (Model 1-03561-00)
Grade 2 Braille Cards, model 1-03561-00, are braille language flash cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These cards can be used to drill students on the braille literary code. The cards show the braille alphabet and numbers, punctuation and composition signs, one-cell whole-word and part-word signs, two-cell contractions, and short-form words. There are 247 flash cards in the set, including 26 cards with the braille alphabet on one side and large print on the
Graduated Squeezums
The Graduated Squeezums is a fine motor training kit designed for use with individuals with fine motor disabilities. This set comprises six squeezable pads and six color-coordinated slots.Users can practice fitting any pad into any slot or they can develop matching skills by matching each pad with its corresponding slot.
Grammar
Grammar is an academic, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from third grade through ninth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program features six self-paced sections designed to build an understanding of sentence structure. Grammar begins with the identification of subject and predicate and the introduction of proper and common nouns in the first section; then progresses to verbs, tense and subject-verb agreement in the second section. The third se
Grasp Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Squeeze switch used to activate tape player or battery operated toy can encourage child to develop grasping skills. Switch is constructed using a 3 inch section of 3/8 inch copper pipe, 4 copper U brackets, conductor wire, a subminiature plug and foam rubber strips. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsyl
Green-Lined Writing Paper For Primary Students (Models 1-04831-00, 1-04869-00, 1-04872-00, 1-04841-00, & 1-4881-00)
Green-Lined Writing Paper for Primary Students, is bold lined writing paper designed for use by students with low vision. The paper comes in "portrait" (models 1-04831-00, 1-04869-00, and 1-04872-00) or "landscape" (models 1-04841-00 and 1-4881-00) layout, and is either unpunched (models 1-04831-00 and 1-04841-00) or three-hole punched (models1-04869-00, 1-04872-00, and 1-4881-00). The paper comes in packages of 300 sheets. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 8.5 inches with 0.75-inch line spacing (models 1-
Green/Blue Solar Liquid Effect Wheel
The Green/Blue Solar Liquid Effect Wheel is a projector designed for individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to see the vivid, changing colors. As the wheel rotates, the colored liquids flow into each other, continually changing shapes and forms.
Grip And Puff Switch (Model 700, 700-X)
The Grip and Puff Switch is both a squeeze switch and a pneumatic puff switch designed for individuals with physical disabilities. The vinyl grip, a rubber cylindrical air bellows is connected by a tube to a switching unit. Grasping the cylinder and exerting slight pressure activates the switching unit, which functions as a regular switch. The grip can also be removed and used as a puff switch. This product comes with a standard 0.25 inch jack and plug and can be ordered with a 1/8 inch jack and
Grip I & Grip Ii
The Grip I (GP1000) and Grip II (GP2000) are body-powered terminal devices for prosthetic wrists. Grip I is for adults only with large hands and below the elbow amputation. Grip II is for children (approximately 11 years or older) and adults with average hand size, wrist disarticulates, below the elbow amputations and partial hand. The Grips feature cable operated voluntary closing, pull-to-close prehensile action, and "active" neuro-muscular system participation. The range of gripping forces is
Grip Star
The Grip Star is a textured ball designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and neurological disabilities. This ball has large rounded protrusions for ease in grasping and to keep fingers separated while maintaining the arches of the hand. This ball can also provide a calming and organizing effect while decreasing tactile defensiveness in and around the oral-motor area.
Grip Switch
The Grip Switch is a squeeze switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This pneumatic switch activates with a slight squeezing pressure on the grip (five grips in different sizes are included to accommodate growth, change in ability, or multiple users). The switch can be used with any switch-adapted toy or appliance equipped with a 1/8th-inch jack. DIMENSIONS: All grips are four inches long. They range in diameter from 3/8 inch to .75 inch. COLOR: The grips are fi
Grip Tilt Switch Kit (Model 998-K)
The Grip Tilt Switch Kit , model 998-K, is a grip switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This kit includes four soft tube switches that activate connected devices when held upright. DIMENSIONS: 5/8 inch, 0.75 inch, 7/8 inch, and 1 1/8 inch in diameter.
Grip-Tec Utensils
Grip-Tec Utensils are easy grasp pens and pencils designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil (sold separately) are each available in right- or left-handed models and have molded shafts in the shape of a grasp. The pencil has thick primary lead and is slightly weighted. OPTIONS: A set of six replacement leads and a sharpener are available.
Grippables
Grippables are a set of a knife, fork, and spoon with built-up handles designed for use by children with grasping or fine motor disabilities. Each utensil in the set has an easy-grip, notched plastic handle. COLOR: Available with blue and white, red and white, pink and white, or green and white handles.
Gripper Prehensor (Model 1496)
The Gripper Prehensor is a helmet with reacher designed for individuals with severe physical disabilities. The grip unit is mounted to the top of a lightweight bicycle helmet which virtually eliminates any wearer fatique. The device enables users to pick up parts at their workstation when activated by a capability switch.
Grippersnapper & Crayons And Grippersnapper & Paintbrush
The GripperSnapper is a crayon or paintbrush holder designed to enable children with limited grasping ability to color or paint independently. The plastic handles feature a tube-like opening into which the crayon or paintbrush is inserted and two triangular openings which the child's fingers slip into. The user may also wrap his or her hand around the handle. The GripperSnapper & Crayons includes four soy-based crayons and may be used with any standard crayon. The GripperSnapper & Paintb
Groove Slim Colored Pencils
The Groove Slim Colored Pencils are easy grasp colored pencils designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabiities. These pencil feature an ergonomic triangular shape with a natural grip zone and offset slide guards that enables the user's fingers to slide into the optimal writing hold. The grooves are offset ergonomically so that all the fingers (index, middle finger, and thumb) rest in the proper position. Made of all natural materials, these pencils contain no rubber or pl
Grooved Platform Talking Communicator (Models 1900 & 1910)
The Grooved Platform Talking Communicator is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model 1910 features a raised compartmentalized platform to display objects, words, or pictures (not included) corresponding to the three five-second message activated by the switch plate slightly below each section. When the switch plate is pressed lights and the voice message automatically activate. The messages can be recorded as often as needed. Model 1
Grow To Pro Learn To Hit Baseball
The Grow to Pro Learn to Hit Baseball is a bat and ball game designed for use by children three years of age and up with neurological, perceptual, or eye-hand coordination disabilities. The set includes a child-sized bat, a beginners tethered ball, a standard ball, and an easy-catch Velcro mitt. The beginners ball is attached to a string with a large plastic anchor spike at one end. The spike is anchored in the ground, and a parent or another player throws the ball down the string to the batter.
Grow With Me Chair
The Grow With Me Chair is a straddle chair designed for use by children with neurological or physical disabilities. This chair with footplate offers height and depth adjustments to accommodate the child's stages of growth from infancy through young adulthood. The chair can be used at any standard-height table and each chair includes a three-point pelvic seatbelt for ages 12 months to small adult. OPTIONS: Padded seat and back cushion, grab bar, and wooden activity tray. DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 33 x
Growth Guidance Standing Systems
The Growth Guidance Standing Systems is a prone standing system on a wheeled base: toddler, youth or junior sizes. Size adjustments include girth adjustment of pelvic hip control, height and width of knee controls, height of foot controls, height and girth of chest control. Position adjustability includes anterior and posterior bands at all controls, placement of lateral supports, medial lateral position of knee controls, position of chin rest, column tilt, tray angle, position of neckrest and s
Guide-Line Safe T Crutch (Models 67601, 67602, & 67603)
Height adjustable aluminum crutch with molded plastic arm rest and adjustable plastic handgrip. Tall Adult/Adult (model 67601) 46 to 60 inches. Youth (model 67602) 38 to 47 inches. Child (model 67603) 29 to 38 inches.
Guidelines And Games For Teaching Efficient Braille Reading
Guidelines and Games for Teaching Efficient Braille Reading, by Sally S. Mangold and Myrna R. Olson, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of individuals who are blind or have low vision. It presents a general reading program adapted to the needs of braille readers, based on research in the areas of rapid reading and precision teaching. Educational braille games are included. This 116-page paperback was originally published in 1981. ISBN: 0-89128-105-3.
Guitar Hero Controller (Model 4065)
The Guitar Hero Controller, model 4065,is a modified game controller designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This tabletop control center enables users to play five colored buttons in sync with the musical notes. This controller has a select button, an up arrow to select the song, and a start/stop button. An easy beginner level allows the user to hit any colored button to go to the beat of the music without having to follow a pattern. The guitar is f
Gumball Switch
Gumdrop Switch is designed for use by individuals with limited upper extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, developmental delays or neurological involvement. The Gum Drop switch is a light weight, compact inclusive enabling device which can be positioned anywhere on the body. It includes a polyvinyl covered switch, touch-fastener strap and storage tray.
Gumball Switch (Models 782B, 782G, 782P, 782R & 782Y)
The Gumball Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Intended for users who can access a smaller target area, this switch has a detachable mounting base and provides audible and tactile feedback. A clear plastic cover is included. DIMENSIONS: The activation surface is 2.5 inches, the base is 3.25 inches, and the switch is 0.75-inch high. COLOR: Available in blue, green, purple, red, or yellow.
Gus Communicator Pc10 Touch Screen Tablet Pc
Gus Communicator PC10 Touch Screen Tablet PC is a speech-generating device in the form of a tablet, touch-screen computer designed for use by individuals with autism, communication and speech delays. This touch-screen computer includes the Neospeech Speech Synthesizer, SpeechPRO Talking Keyboard with Dynamic Display (AAC), and Overboard Communication Overlay and Board Designer softwares. This Communicator PC10 is a full windows laptop with a 9" touch screen with built-in-Bluetooth connectivity.
Gymni Total Playground Activity Gym
The Tin Gymini total Playground Activity Gym is a eye hand coordination activity for infants and young children with vision, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. The activities also provide visual stimulation, perceptual training, and memory development. The Gym consists of a washable activity blanket with a pair of removable soft arches that cross in the center and support a variety of soft geometric shapes and toys. The activity mat is engineered to remain in place on most wood, tile, and
Gymnic Plus
Gymnic Plus balls are exercise balls and inflatable balance training devices designed for use by children and adults with balance, neurological, upper extremity, or lower extremity disabilities. Available in a range of sizes for balance, stretching, strengthening, or aerobic exercises, these balls are pump-inflatable and firmness can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing inflation. They are made of a burst-resistant material and resist tearing when punctured. OPTIONS: Power pump ball pump. DIM
Gyroll 2
The Gyroll 2 is an eye hand coordination activity designed for very young children with physical, neurological, visual, and cognitive disabilities. Tubular "tracks" form an open sphere and rings on the inner tracks provide additional auditory and visual stimulation as they slide and rattle. The lightweight toy is designed for ease in grasping and it rolls slowly to encourage visual tracking.
Hair Washing Visor
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To keep shampoo out of they eyes of a child with intellectual disabilities who has difficulty understanding instructions to close her eyes or hold a wash cloth over them. A full-circle visor was made of clear plastic. A hole in the center fits over the child's and elastic lace around the opening ensures a secure fit. Hat wire was sewn into the outside edge of the plastic to keep the brim stiff. TITLE: Happy Hair Wash. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 26, Number 3, Oc
Haloweights
HaloWeights are arm, leg, and head weights designed for use with children who require stabilization of the neck and spine while sitting, standing, or walking. Available in 1.1, 2.2, or 4.4 pounds, these weights may also be used for bilateral upper extremity or trunk exercises. The ring-shaped weights may be worn on the head; looped over the arms, shoulders, or wrists; grasped in each hand; or hooked on the legs. They are soft enough to be used in tossing and catching activities.
Hamilton Iso-Quadron (Model Nk 73)
The Hamilton Iso-Quadron, model NK 73, is a leg exerciser designed to exercise the knee and quadriceps. The Hamilton Iso-Quadron utilizes short arc exercises to elicit hamstring reinforcement of quadriceps muscles. The range of motion is increased in conjuction with terminal extension strength and hamstring reinforcement. It can be used to test hamstring strength, provide passive stretching of weakened, damaged or post surgical knees, for compression isometrics or for lengthening contractions. T
Hammock Swing Seat
The Hammock Swing Seat is a Hammock Swing Seat designed for use by children and adults with physical and neurological disabilities. The hammock-style swing has a lightweight steel frame with a height- and angle-adjustable heavy-duty nylon seat and chest and leg straps with Velcro closure. The swing is shipped assembled and includes chains. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 50 x 24 inches. CAPACITY: 250 pounds.
Hammock Swing Seat (Model W4092)
Large hammock swing seat to accommodate children and adults with poor trunk control. Mounts to provide swinging motion. Height and angle adjustable. Made from heavy duty canvas on steel frame. Adjustable chest strap. Chain and connecting hardware included. Weighs 26 pounds.
Hand / Wrist Straps (Model 6.5)
The Hand/Wrist Straps 6.5 are accessories for child tricycles by Consumer Care Products Inc. (See separate entries.) These fully adjustable leather straps with hook and loop fasteners are designed to position and support the child's wrists to keep the hands near to the handlebars. DIMENSIONS: 13 inches long. WEIGHT: Approximately 1 pound.
Hand And Foot Powered Pediatric Cycle
The Hand and Foot Powered Pediatric Cycle is a child's hand and foot-propelled tricycle designed for children ages 2 through 6 with neuromuscular disabilities or cerebral palsy who need to use both their feet and hands to propel the cycle. Children pedal with their feet and push and pull the handlebars to propel this cycle. It features front wheel drive with a single speed. The cycle is custom-designed and fitted to each child using his or her measurements and guidelines to ensure a perfect fit.
Hand Driven Mobility Aid Cycle (Models 6B.1, 6B.2, 6B.3, & 6B.4)
The Hand Driven Mobility Aid Cycle (models 6B.1, 6B.2, 6B.3, AND 6B.4) are hand propelled children's tricycles. These tricycles are customizable/adaptable to various levels of dysfunction. Features include a 1-piece seat that provides low back support, abduction wedge, verticle handlebars, 45-degree hip control belt, rubber tires, and an extra wide steel frame with a 19-inch wide rear wheel base for stability. Leg cuffs, foot positioning harnesses, and hand and wrist accessories are available op
Hand Grips
Hand Grips are designed for use children who have limited grasping and fine motor strength and coordination. The strap in the upper section is tightened to gently pull and hold the hand into a fist shape, adjusting to hold items in the palm. It can be used to assist with grasping with tricycle handlebars, walking frames, gripping toys, and holding hands.
Hand Protection From Self-Abusive Behavior.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Polyform protective " mittens" for self-abusive children, to prevent hand biting. Details construction of two types of hand guards: one full hand protection, covering the whole hand and wrist; one partial hand protection to be used when the child is being closely supervised. Lists materials and equipment needed, and includes photographs and drawing. Both protectors are made of Rolyan polyform, and are hinged to allow wrist movement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Pl
Hand Rails For Treadmill
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To provide support for a child with spina bifida during execise on a treadmill with handrails that are too high for the child. Two commercially available adjustable handrails are mounted on wooden blocks by resting them in round notches cut out of the blocks. The rails are held in place by brass straps, and the foot of each rail is encased in rubber to prevent slippage. The two mounted rails are placed on either side of the treadmill. The blocks are clamped to the side
Handbook Of Braille Contractions
The Handbook of Braille Contractions is a manual for teaching Grade 2 Braille contractions and abbreviations for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This dictionary presents contractions and abbreviations with their meanings in alphabetical order, with Braille and standard print on facing pages.
Handhugger Colouring Pencils
Handhugger Colouring Pencils are easy grasp colored pencils designed for use by children or adults with grasping disabilities. These triangular coloring pencils have strong leads with consistent laydown of color. The triangular shape helps the user to hold the pencil. Pencils have a slip-resistant texture and are made from wood flour to prevent splinters. COLORS: Yellow, purple, peach, brown, orange, black, red, pink, green, light green, mid blue, and dark blue.
Handhugger Writing Pen
The Handhugger Writing Pen is an easy grasp pen with a triangular handle designed for use by children or adults with fine motor disabilities or physical grasp difficulties. These triangular writing pens have a chunky, hard-wearing nib that gives slight resistance to the paper for greater control. The triangular shape is comfortable to hold for all age groups including those with physical grasp difficulties as well as very young children. The pen has washable ink and a line width of 0.7 millimete
Handi-Writer
The Handi-Writer is a writing aid designed for use with children limited hand strength or inappropriate grasping patterns. This device loops over the wrist and over the writing implement to encourage the hand to form the tripod grip. Instructions are included.
Hands And Feet Crawling Pattern Set (Model Pc 8143)
The Hands and Feet Crawling Pattern Set, model PC 8143, is a crawling trainer designed to be placed in various patterns to teach homo-lateral patterns and cross pattern movements to children with physical disabilities. The set may also be used to reinforce the concepts of directionality, laterality, likenesses, and differences. The set consists of rubber cutouts of 12 hands and 12 feet, right and left. COLOR: Red and blue.
Hands And Feet Markers (Models Thc02107 & Thc02108)
Hands and Feet Markers, models THC02107 and THC02108, are floor footprints and hand markers designed for use in by children with disabilities during motor skills activities. These colorful hand and feet markers can be used by therapists and classroom educators to create activities that combine movement and cognitive skills. They can placed to set up an obstacle course that requires motor planning, right left discrimination, bilateral coordination, and other therapeutic goals. These tough, poly v
Hands On Functional Activities For Visually Impaired Preschoolers (Model 1-03260-00)
Hands On Functional Activities for Visually Impaired Preschoolers, model 1-03260-00, is a functional skills activity kit designed for use by parents and professionals working with young children who are blind or have low vision. The activities in this kit are designed to help children develop skills such as concentration, hand and visual coordination, the ability to complete a cycle of activity, and socialization skills. The activities also help children develop a sense of order and a positive s
Hands-On Buddy Button
The Hands-On Buddy Button is a touch switch designed to provide visual cues for individuals who have difficulty locating the surface of a single switch to press for activation. These switches can be used to operate switch-adapted appliances and toys and include a non-slip rubber base. SIZES: Available in regular and large (comparable to the Buddy Button and the Big Buddies, see separate entries). COLOR: Bright yellow with a black handprint on the surface.
Hands-On Experience With The Cranmer Abacus (Model 1-30004-00)
Hands-On Experience with the Cranmer Abacus, model 1-30004-00, is a math training program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It consists of a video and an accompanying booklet designed to familiarize students with the basic mathematical uses of the Cranmer abacus, including how numbers are represented and how the four arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) are performed.
Handtalk Zoo
The Handtalk Zoo is a sign language training book designed for use with children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. Available in hardcover this 30-page book uses full-color photographs to illustrate Mary Beth and her friends during a trip to the zoo where they demonstrate the fingerspelling and signs for common animals.
Handy Clown.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy designed to encourage children to reach out and explore with their hands, and to develop their ability to grasp objects. Describes a clown face toy made with two pieces of white plywood or particle board bracketed together so that one forms a stand for the other. A clown face is created on the upright board, using various different materials for tactile stimulation (felt, sandpaper, plastic, sheepskin). The nose is made so that it can light up and
Hang N Roll Bolsters (Models 1020,1022,1024,1026)
A Hang-n-Roll Bolster, models 1020, 1022, 1024, 1026, is a bolster that can be used as a vertical bolster, pony bolster, or a floor bolster for individuals with a physical disability. By hanging it vertically or horizontally from the tightly secured straps on either end it can be used for climbing and hanging for gravitationally insecure clients. It can be used to challange postural adjustments and balance reactions as well as facilitate motor skills. By putting the bolster on the floor it can a
Hang N Roll Conversion Kit (Models 1030,1032,1034,1036)
The Hang and Roll Conversion Kit, models 1030,1032,1034 and 1036, is a kit that allows various sized floor bolsters to be converted into a suspended bolster. It provides a stable environment for gravitationally insecure clients and allows secure straddling, riding and cocontraction activities. Safety Snaps (see separate entry) are included. DIMENSIONS: Four sizes are available (diameter x length) 6 x 24 inches, 8 x 36 inches, 10 x 36 inches, and 12 x 36 inches. All kits measure 48 inches from th
Happy Birthday: A Beginner's Book Of Signs
Happy Birthday: A Beginner's Book of Signs, is a sign language training book designed for use by infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. All the important words needed to help celebrate a birthday are here, including the numbers to help count the candles. Each page includes a photograph of the object and a drawing of the sign.
Happy Cow (Model 3063)
The Happy Cow, model 3063, is a switch- or touch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. When the cow's hoof is squeezed or an attached capability switch (not included) is activated, this plush cow bounces up and down. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS: 12 inches high. COLOR: Black and white.
Happy Duck
Happy Duck is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program is designed for early language development and switch training. The program contains 45 line drawings of everyday objects, animals, and vehicles. Users can choose to color all or some of these images with one switch press or several. Coloring is accompanied with sound effects and a final sound reward
Happy Geese
Happy Geese is a modified game program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with autism and cognitive or learning disabilities. This iPad application (or app) includes two classic board games - The Game of the Goose and Snakes & Ladders - and is designed to help children learn each game one step at a time. Happy Geese features 24 game chips with cute figures of people and animals and seven different dice with colors, shapes, letters and numbers. The app is intended t
Happy Princess, The
The Happy Princess is a training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed for use by children with cognitive or perceptual disabilities. This activity requires players to match the correct heads, middles, and tails to form an image and make the princess happy.
Happy Sounds Ball (Model 2631)
Happy Sounds Ball, model 2631, is an audible ball designed for use by individuals with visual or neurological disabilities. This super soft vinyl ball plays one of seven random, silly sounds when the ball is bounced or tapped, providing auditory tracking and sensory stimulation. POWER: Uses three button-cell batteries (included). COLOR: This ball is red, yellow, green, white, and blue.
Happy Switch (Model 14)
The Happy Switch, model 14, is a touch switch designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. This large-surface switch has a smiling face on the switch surface and requires a light touch for activation.DIMENSIONS (WxH): 4.5 x 1 inches. COLOR: Yellow with black details
Happy Trails Magnetic Sand Table
The Happy Trails Magnetic Sand Table is a sand/water table designed for play by children with upper extremity, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. This wooden table has steel legs that can be bolted to the floor for added stability. Sand is sealed beneath the permanently attached acrylic top. Children move magnetized marbles and vehicles through the sand using four chunky magnets. The hand pieces are permanently attached to the table. DIMENSIONS (LxHxW): 29 x 22 x 29 inches.
Happy-Time Put-Em-Around (Model 8015)
The Happy Time Put-Em-Around, model 8015, is a personal skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or emotional disabilities. This device consists of a base with a large smiling face. Below the face is an icon holder, which, when pressed, activates a recorded 20-second message. The unit can be used to remind children to perform specific tasks or provide brief instructions. Lights on either side of the smile light and remain lit while the message plays, providing a visua
Harbor Breeze
Harbor Breeze is designed for use by children with limited fine motor and upper extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, developmental delays or Down’s syndrome. It can be used teach about cause and effect, develop sensory awareness and encourage listening skills. Users press the blue switch and the red windmill blade starts to spin while the top lights up. Feel a cool breeze and hear upbeat music and harbor sounds – waves crashing, seagulls calling and bell buoys rin
Hardrock
The Hardrock is a durable chair that has been specifically designed for children who are prone to rock repetitively. Hardrock also provides moderate levels of postural support for the user. It incorporates an anti-thrust system and anterior pad to provide secure postural management. Thoracic supports and stabilizers are available for children who exhibit a sideways rocking motion. Hardrock comes complete with adjustable armrests, anti-thrust seat cushion, tray, skis (for size 2 and 3), mobil
Hasbro Playskool Magnetic Numbers (Model 02057)
Hasbro Playskool Magnetic Numbers, model 02057, are educational toys designed for use by children age 3 years and up who are blind or have low vision. Each set has 26 brightly colored, large magnetic pieces representing numbers and arithmetic symbols. The set has 21 numbers plus 5 arithmetic symbols, with Braille numbers engraved on front of the numbers.
Haverich Tricycle Ba
The Haverich Tricycle BA is an arm-powered tricycle for children and adults who have had transverse lesion of the spinal cord, dysmelia, or for lower extremity amputees. The arm-powered drive unit replaces standard handlebars, and foot platforms take the place of foot pedals. The arm- powered drive unit is available on tricycle models 16/16 and upwards. The tricycles feature rigid drive train for forward and reverse riding, front caliper brake, dismantlable rear axle, wraparound backrest with pa
Haverich Tricycle Model 12/12
The Haverich Tricycle Model 12/12 is a child tricycle recommended for children ages 1.5 to 3.5 years old who may need upper body support when seated on a cycle and aid in keeping their legs on the pedals. Standard equipment on Model 12/12 has a steering lock angle limiter, rigid drive train for forward and reverse riding, dual front caliper and drum brake, and a parking brake lever. The vertically adjustable handlebars can also be positioned sufficiently forward so that the rider can keep his/he
Haverich Tricycle Model 16/16
The Haverich Tricycle Model 16/16 is an orthopedic child tricycle recommended by the manufacturer for children from 3 to 6 years old who may have difficulty with upper body control or positioning, and/or keeping their feet on the pedals. Standard equipment on Model 16/16 includes steering lock angle limiter, dismantlable rear axle, rigid drive train for forward and reverse riding, dual front caliper and drum brake, and parking brake lever. The vertically adjustable handlebars can also be positio
Haverich Tricycle Model 20/16
The Haverich Tricycle Model 20/16 is a child tricycle recommended by the manufacturer for children 5 to 8 years old who may have difficulty with upper body control and positioning or with keeping their feet on the pedals. The Model 20/16 has steering lock angle limiter, dismantlable rear axle and folding frame, rigid drive train for forward and reverse riding, dual front caliper and drum brake, and parking brake lever. The vertically adjustable handlebars can also be positioned sufficiently forw
Haverich Tricycle Model 24/20
The Haverich Tricycle Model 24/20 is an orthopedic child tricycle recommended by the manufacturer for children age 8 to 12 years who have difficulty sitting upright, poor balance, or trouble keeping their feet on the pedals. The Model 24/20 has dismantlable rear axle, folding frame, rigid drive train for forward and reverse riding, dual front caliper and drum brake, and a parking brake lever. The vertically adjustable handlebars can also be positioned sufficiently forward of the rider so that he
Haverich Tricycle Quatriped Drive
The Haverich Tricycle Quatriped Drive is an arm- and leg-powered tricycle for children and adults suffering from transverse lesion of the spinal cord. The Quatriped Drive tricycles have the arm-power drive that replaces the standard handlebars on any of the Haverich tricycle models from 16/16 and up (see separate entries). These tricycles feature a rigid drive train for forward and reverse riding, front caliper brake, dismantlable rear axle, foot rests with leg guides, standard back rest and che
Hawaii Early Learning Profile (Help), Help Charts (Model 150) & Help Activity Guide (Model 152)
Tool for skills assessment and curriculum planning helps to identify developmental needs of handicapped infants and young children. Play therapy and instructional activities. Display over 650 skills or objectives in 6 developmental areas: cognitive, language, gross motor, fine motor, social emotional, self help. Each area organized into specific skills or behaviors, beginning at birth through 3 years old. Chart ($2.95) used to identify behaviors for assessment, for setting objectives and recordi
Hawk Ii & Hawk Iii
The Hawk II and Hawk III are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Both models are operated via a sensitive touch pad with large selection areas and feature single-button recording, built-in switch accessibility with eight jacks, a 2 x 4 keyguard, and a volume control. The Hawk II offers two levels, each with eight selection areas for a total of 16 messages. Each selection provides 7.5 seconds of digitized speech. The Hawk III provides th
Head Float
The Head Float is a float swimming aid designed for use by children and small adults who require head support while in the water. This float surrounds the wearer's head and maintains it in a neutral position with no pressure on the spine. SIZES: Small (for children weighing 20 to 30 pounds), medium (for children weighing 40 to 50 pounds), and large (for individuals weighing 60 to 175 pounds).
Head Pointer (Models 32370 & 32371)
The Head Pointer is a headwand designed for use by people with physical disabilities. Two fully-adjustable models are available which consist of a head harness, chin strap, and pointer designed to hold its position once it is adjusted. SIZE: Model 32370 is an adult size and Model 32371 fits children. WARRANTY: The manufacturer warrants these products against defects in workmanship and materials for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Head Pointer.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Custom made head pointer for children. Detailed instructions are provided for fabricating an adjustable head pointer using thermoplastics. It requires approximately an hour of time plus materials. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Plastics. AUTHOR:Jewell, Kaaren. TITLE: A Custom-Made Head Pointer for Children. REF: Journal article: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 1989, Vol 43, No 7, pp 456-460. 1989.
Head Rest Supports (Models 430C1, 430C2, 430H1, 430H10, 430N1 Series)
The Head Rest Supports are headrests and neckrests made from molded, contoured foam, and reinforced with flexible steel. They are available in large headrest, small headrest, combination headrest and neckrest, large neckrest, small neckrest, and lateral control. They can be modified as needed by bending the steel insert to the desired shape.
Head-To-Toe Software
The Head-to-Toe Software is a vocabulary and sexuality education program designed to teach body awareness for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. This program is ideal for teaching basic anatomical vocabulary and features quiz sections for enhancing what is taught. The talking software is ideal for non readers and enhances the learning process. For students with a physical disability, the software is TouchWindow compatible. COMPAITBILITY: Apple. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Apple IIe sy
Headmaster Collar
The Headmaster Collar is a cervical collar designed for use by individuals with multiple sclerosis, arthritis, ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease, motorneuron disease, or other disabilities requiring head support. This collar provides all around support and is covered in a soft, washable fabric. This collar has an open design that provides access to a tracheal tube is easily formed by hand to fit snugly under the chin while providing firm support. OPTIONS: Extension pads and replacement parts. SIZES: In
Headsup Flexible Head Support System
HeadsUp is a head support designed for use by children and adults with neurological or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This support consists of a hat and flexible elastic bands that fasten around a wheelchair headrest or high seat or chair back to hold the head up. Each side adjusts independently from the other, creating the ability to apply the desired amount of tension. As the elastic stretches, it allows a full range of motion;as the elastic stretches, the resistance incre
Headswitch (Model 705)
The Head Switch is a touch switch that can activated with various body parts for individuals with physical disabilities. The switch requires very little pressure and so can be used by the head, knee, elbow, cheek, etc. Contact manufacturer for information on switch mounting kits (not included). DIMENSIONS: The length is 3.75 inches.
Health Skills Program (Model Lsg13)
The Health Skills Program, model LSG13, is a board game designed to stress the importance of having a healthy lifestyle for persons with learning disabilities. It is used to encourage individuals to take care of their bodies. The categories are Medicine, Your Body, Health Workers and Healthy Choices. The topics include self medication issues, taking care of your teeth, eyes and ears, weight maintenance, eating healthy foods, food spoilage, dressing for the weather and emotional health. OPTIONS:
Healthsmart Kids Margo Moo Reusable Hot/cold Compress (Model 615-5000-0001)
The HealthSmart Kids Margo Moo Reusable Hot/Cold Compress, model 615-5000-0001, is a pediatric hot and cold pack holder designed for use by children with upper or lower extremity injuries. The unit consists of a plush stuffed cow that holds a reusable hot and cold compress. The stuffed animal provides a protective barrier between the compress and the child's body, while it attaches securely to the child's arms or legs using hook-and-loop fasteners on the cow's fore and hind legs. The stuffed ani
Hearing Impaired Activity Center (Model 530)
The Hearing Impaired Activity Center, model 530, is a sensory busy box designed to provide visual and somatosensory stimulation for children with hearing disabilities. This busy box is made of sturdy plastic and has a bright yellow vibrating plate, a pull-ball that turns on a fan, and a bright light that is activated by pushing an orange oval plate. DIMENSIONS: 9 x 12 inches.
Heartflex
HeartFlex is an arm and hand exerciser designed for use by children and adults with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Designed to improve grip, forearm, and upper body strength, this device specifically produces strong dense muscle tissue while increasing flexibility. It uses nineteen connected ball and socket joints that provide consistent resistance over a complete range of motion. HeartFlex has one set resistance level and this is calibrated to be similar to the
Heartful Bird (Model 178)
The Heartful Bird, model 178, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This toy connects to an external switch, such as a capability switch, through a .125-inch jack. Once the switch is activated, this toy bird, resembling a parrot perched on a tree, chirps musical tunes. The toy is intended to be useful in improving listening skills and visual attention. POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries (not included). DIMENSI
Heathfield Chair With Adjustable Arms (Models 6901, 6902, 6903, 6904, 6905, & 6906)
The Heathfield Chair with Adjustable Arms, models 6901, 6902, 6903, 6904, 6905, and 6906, is an adjustable child's posture chair designed for home or classroom use by children with physical or neurological disabilities. This chair is designed for good postural sitting with minimum support. It is a low chair with a choice of feet on the floor, dolly, footrest, or footplate configuration. The legs and arms can be adjusted independently. The seat height and depth are also adjustable. The chair is a
Heathfield Chair With Fixed Carver Arms (Models 6911, 6912, 6913, 6914, 6915, & 6916)
The Heathfield Chair with Fixed Carver Arms, models 6911, 6912, 6913, 6914, 6915, and 6916, is a child's posture chair designed for home or classroom use by children with neurological or physical disabilities. This low chair has a contoured seat and buckle strap for good postural sitting with minimum support. It is available in feet on the floor, dolly, footrest, or footplate configuraton. OPTIONS: Flat seat; Velcro strap; tray; footrest; footplate; dolly (mobile base) with 75-millimeter locking
Heavy Duty Grip Switch (Model 6203)
The Heavy Duty Grip Switch, model 6203, is a squeeze switch designed for individuals with physical disabilities. The Astarex-B switch features low voltage and single hand control for use as a call switch or hospital switch. Grasping the cylinder with less than three pounds of nominal actuation force activates the switching unit. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The grip measures 1 x 5 inches. WEIGHT: The switch weighs four ounces. COLOR: Black.
Heavy Duty Mobile Adjustable Height Wheelchair Table (Model 375)
This adjustable height work table can accommodate both children and adults. Its features include a chrome plated steel frame, ball bearings, and 3-inch locking rubber swivel casters. It is equipped with side braces to assure stability. The table top is a wood grain laminated, scratch resistant surface. It can be used with wheelchairs and tilt tables. DIMENSIONS: Height adjusts from 26 to 34 inches, the top is 30 x 36 inches with a 5 1/2 x 20 inch cut out, the top tilts to a 45 degree maximum.
Height Adjustable Crawler (Model 8192)
The Height Adjustable Crawler, model 8192, is designed to encourage early crawling for children 3 to 9 years of age without regard for specific patterns when the child requires body support. The crawler has a tubular steel base with 4 swivel casters. The padded body support is covered with a waterproof leatherette material, and attaches to the frame. The support is height adjustable from 11.5 to 15.25 inches and tilts forward or backward for correct positioning and vestibular responses. The chil
Height Adjustable Wedge
The Height Adjustable Wedge is a positioning wedge designed to provide elevating positioning at a range of heights for children with physical disabilities. The sling design keeps the child in mid-line position and the adjustable hip belt provides support to keep the pelvis in a neutral position. A removable abductor is also included. The wedge consists of a tubular steel frame equipped with a repositionable height adjustment bar and urethane cushioning with woven vinyl covering. DIMENSIONS: Heig
Help Me At Home And School Grades 5 & 6
The Help Me at Home and Schools, for grades 5 and 6, is a symbolic language system of index cards with bold line illustrations for special needs of children. DIMENSIONS: 11 by 14 inches.
Helter Skelter Loopie, Single Knot Loopie, Or Single Twist Loopie
The Helter Skelter Loopie is a perceptual training activity designed for use with children with neurological disabilities. The unit consists of a tray base with an upright flat post in the center. Children drop the eight included balls into the hole at the top of the post and track them through the translucent tube curled around the post until the balls exit the hole at the bottom. The Single Knot Loopie has a translucent tube tied in a knot and attached to a flat base with a hole at each end. T
Hey Presto!
Hey Presto! is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities,or spinal cord injury. The program is designed to help develop visual perception and language skills as well as early switch techniques. The program can be accessed through a single switch or through the keyboard, a touch screen, or a mouse. This cause and effect switch program has simple graphics, animation, and sound rewards. It is suitable for all ages and
Hide 'n Seek Farm
The Hide 'N Seek Farm Game is an interactive educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This electronic talking unit offers three one-player and three two-player games to teach colors and size relationships, as well as elementary deductive reasoning memory skills. The game board features a whimsical farm setting and frogs that move across the board independently. POWER: Uses four C batteroes (not included).
High Back Seat
The High Back Seat is a tricycle seat with a high back support designed for use by children who have physical and neurological disabilities. The bucket seat comes standard with a safety strap. DIMENSIONS: 18 inches high.
High Noon Books Sound Out Series Set A-1 (Model S0S7)
High Noon Books Sound Out Series Set A-1 is a set of six braille books that make up a braille training program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This courseware package is designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). SAL helps students with minimal reading skills read these books from cover-to-cover. Some pages show pictures; users can press on the word "picture" to hear the picture described. The series gives students pra
High Roller (Model 757)
The High Roller, model 757, is a dice throwing aid designed for use by individuals with fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities. Open the Velcro-closure top and place up to five dice in the device. Push the outer rim or activate a connected capability switch (not included)to shakethe dice. The dice shake, rattle, and roll. The unit comes with two sets of dice. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 6 x 6 x 3.75 inches. COLOR: One dice set is white and one set is blac
High Striker (Model 2242)
The High Striker, model 2242, is a touch activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When the gooshy pad is struck, various sound effects play at different levels while lights track upward, indicating the amount of force applied. When struck full force the user is rewarded with a rainbow of lights, vibration, music, spinning glitter and sound effects. Activation pressure levels are adjustable.
POWER: Uses 6 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxDx
High-Back Toilet Support (Models 6227, 6228 & 6229)
The High-Back Toilet Support, models 6227, 6228, and 6229 are height-adjustable back supports for toilets designed to provide trunk and head support for children and adults with physical disabilities while toileting. The chrome-plated steel and high-impact ABS plastic unit includes the back support, an adjustable harness, and toilet seat reducer ring. The contoured back provides trunk and head support for children and junior adults. Model 6227, the Child Support, is designed for children from sc
High-Low Chair
The High-Low Chair is a positioning chair designed for use by children up to 45 inches tall with mobility or neurological disabilities. A pneumatic cylinder allows the chair height to be adjusted with a single lever or the seat and frome can be detached from the wheeled star-shaped pedestal base for use as a floor sitter. The colorful support seat is padded and covered in wipe-clean polymer-coated fabric. To hold the child comfortably in mid-line, the chair is equipped with a quilted cotton-line
Hip Abduction Splint
Hip abduction splint for children. Molded, one piece plastic maintains 90 degrees of hip flexion and no more than 60 degrees of abduction. Rigid, lightweight. Nonabsorbent, closed cell foam lining. Velcro closures. Extra small, small, medium, large. For infants up to 1 year.
Hip Hugger Magnetic Mosaic
The Hip Hugger Magnetic Mosaic is a perceptual training activity designed for use by children and adults with cognitive, perceptual, sensory, and fine motor disabilities. This set includes magnetic squares, triangles, and circles for creating personal designs or replicating one of the included patterns. When folded, the included vinyl case serves as a playng board. DIMENSIONS: The folded case is 4 x 6 inches.
Hip Supports For Chairs That Have Sides
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Hip Talk (Models 5002 & 5004)
Hip Talk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. Designed to be worn at the waist, these communicators are activated by pressing the button or buttons on the top. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded as needed. Model 5002 offers two, 10-second messages and model 5004 offers four, five-second messages. A soft nylon zippered pack with a waist strap is included. POWER: Use four double-A batteries (not included).DIMENSIONS (HxLx
Hip Talk Plus (Model 5012)
Hip Talk Plus is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This communicator is worn in the included nylon waist pack. This clear-top communicator offers three interchangeable overlays which enable the 300 seconds of recording time to be utilized as three, six or twelve messages. Messages can be recorded as needed. Features include auditory cueing, magnetic snap-on frame for easy icon changing, adjustable waist strap contoured for the waist,
Hippi
The Hippi pediatric stander is designed to offer hip support for children who require assistance to stand independently due to neurological and mobility disabilities. It is ideal for children who do not require upper trunk support. The Hippi encourage interaction with other children as the frame fits under most tables. A double hip strap is supplied as a standard feature.
Hit 'n Time
Hit 'N Time is a control switch training program designed to develop visual tracking skills and build reaction time for persons with physical disabilities. Children practice switch, mouse or keyboard skills; cause and effect; choice making and timing. The activities, for this animated computer program, include pressing the switch at the right time to catch floating balloons, tell a parachutist when to jump, and reveal a picture behind a brick wall. There are two levels of difficulty to choose fr
Hold-It Down Trainer (Model 7400)
The Hold-It Down Trainer is a control switch training program and direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities and communication disabilities. This trainer switch encourages the user to sustain his/her hand on the textured switch plate using three different methods: recorded verbal direction cues, gentle vibration, and activation of any connected toy. The unit offers 300 seconds of recording time for up to 60 messages of five
Holdster
The Holdster is a sensory integration activity intended for use with children and adults with physical or neurological disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and autism. It is designed to help children reduce instances of distraction, stress, anxiety and hyperactivity. The Holdster is an adjustable strap with ends that clip together with a plastic buckle that can be worn as a belt or a sash. A chew ring and a Fidgety Hand Fidget (see separate entry) are included with the Holdster. Both ite
Hole-In-One Cutlery
Hole-in-One Cutlery is a fork and spoon designed for use by individuals with limited grasping ability.The handles of this fork and teaspoon (sold separately) have open centers to enable all four fingers to be slipped through for holding; the handles are adaptable to other styles of grasping as well. A swivel screw at the base of the handle enables the utensils to be adjusted for right- or left-handed use or adjusted to the desired angle. They can also be folded for travel.
Holiday Toy Switch Adapting
Holiday Toy Switch Adapting is designed for children with limited physical and cognitive disabilities. However, if a child can move their foot, head, arm, mouth or any other part of their body, it is possible to add an accessibility switch (or switches) to the toy so that they can play with it. Accessibility switches come in a variety of styles and can be actuated by different body parts and varied motions.
The toy adapted for this Instructable is a 2-button remote control train. We will add
Honey Bears Slide Toy (Model 334)
The Honey Bears Slide Toy, model 334, is a switch-activated toy and visual perception training activity designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. In this toy, the Honey Bears climb, swing, tip, and tumble on the slide. The toy can be activated with a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 1 D-battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 12.5 x 12 x 8 inches. COLORS: Multi-colored.
Hook & Ladder Fire Engine (Model 131)
The Hook and Ladder Fire Engine, model 191, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. A connected capability switch (not included) activates the bump n' go action, flashing lights, and siren while the firefighter moves up and down the ladder. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 10.5 x 8.75 x 3.75 inches.
Hopper Ball (Model 9075)
The Hopper Ball, model 9075, is an inflatable ball designed to improve balance, leg strength and gross motor skills in young children. It inflates up to 18 inches in diameter using a foot pump (included). The inflatable ball has a plush frog covering that is removable for washing. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 7.75 x 8.75 x 12 inches. WEIGHT: 2.75 pounds. COLOR: Green.
Hopping Frogs Game
Hopping Frogs Game is a designed to help children working improving their articulation skills. This game contains 420 game cards focusing on the developing sounds (P, B, T, D, K, G, and F) in a fun and enjoyable way. Each sound has specific question cards for initial, medial, and final positions in single words. Hopping Frogs is designed to allow you to work on a single target sound and position for all players, or address individual target sounds and positions for each player. For language deve
Hot Dog and Roll
Hot Dog and Roll is designed for use by children with sensory and motor development delays. It allows a roll in 2-dimensional space, or it can be used to elicit balance reactions, climbing or head-toe rocking onto hands and feet. The barrel shape can be used for rolling, rocking, and tumbling safely on the soft air filled surface. The length of the roll allows the therapist to be on it with the child, controlling the amount of bounce and roll/rock. The Hot Dog (inflated barrel and log) provide e
Houdini Stop Car Seat Chest Strap
The Houdini Stop Car Seat Chest Strap is designed to prevent children from taking their arms out of their car seat harness. It clips in place between the chest straps of the car seat harness ensuring that the child cannot wriggle their arms out of the harness. The Houdini Stop Car Seat Chest Strap is suitable for harness straps of up to 3.8 centimeters in width.
House Pets Jumbo Knob Puzzle
The House Pets Jumbo Knob Puzzle is a large knobbed wood puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor, grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. This three-piece puzzle features a cat, a dog, and a bird. The shapes fit into am image of a house. Full-color, matching pictures appear underneath each piece. Each piece of this extra-thick wooden puzzle has a jumbo wooden knob for easy grasping. This puzzle encourages eye-hand, fine motor, and visual perception skills. DIMENSIONS
How Do You Feel? Language Kit (Model Lk-Hdf)
The How Do You Feel? Language Kit, model LK-HDF, is a cognitive, language, and personal skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This unit helps students understand emotions. It contains two print books, each presenting two opposing emotions, such as happy or sad, excited or mad. The books are written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines. Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker; see entry) provide visual support. A
Hug 'n' Hold Bolster
The Smirtwaite Hug ’n’ Hold Bolster is designed for use by children with sensory integration, neurological or mobility disabilities. It can be used in conjunction with Smirtwaite structural frames or it can be directly suspended from the ceiling. Its design allows it to be used and swung by 2 children at the same time.
OPTIONS: Can be used with A, C or O Smirtwaite Frames.
COLOR: Red, Green, Blue.
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: 2 year warranty.
Hug & Learn Baby Tad
Hug & Learn Baby Tad is an educational toy designed for use by children between nine and 24 months of age with cognitive, learning, or developmental disabilities. Children squeeze the sun on the daytime hand to hear six happy, active songs and to play a fun learning game: flashing lights follow the beat of the music and guide children to the color and shape buttons on the plush baby frog's chest. Cheerful encouragement and laughter reinforce learning. For quiet times, children squeeze the mo
Huggee Miss You
Huggee Miss You is a doll designed for use by children who are separated from their families for day care, surgery, or medical treatments. These dolls have soft, colorful print bodies, yarn hair, and velour-like heads, hands, and feet. The face has a clear plastic pocket designed to hold a photograph of the child's parents, family, siblings, friends, grandparents, pet, etc. When there is no picture in the pocket, the doll's smiling face shows through. This surface-washable doll is safe for use b
Huggie Aids Hearing Aid Retainers
The Huggie Aids Hearing Aid Retainers are hearing aid retainers designed for children who wear hearing aids. This device secures the hearing aid comfortably behind the ear, helps prevent tampering with the volume control, prevents accidental removal of battery and helps reduce moisture in the aid. COLORS: Clear. (Available in flesh pink, flesh brown or any color as requested for an extra charge).
Huggie Head
The Huggie Head is a hearing aid retainer designed for use by children and adults with hearing disabilities such as Treacher Collins' syndrome, Down’s syndrome or other ear problems. This device can be used to fit bone oscillators with body style aids, contra lateral behind-the-ear aids, air receivers with body style hearing aids, etc. It is designed to replace the old wire headband. It is made of natural suede material.
Hugn-Go (Models 100, 200 & 350)
The HugN-Go, models 100, 200 and 350, is a walker with an incorporated sit to stand lift designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, or walking disabilities. This walker can lift a user from a sitting to standing position and and then provides support as the user walks. The lift mechanism is controlled with a handheld pendant. The unit's integrated sit-to-stand lift can help the user to move in and out of a chair or wheelchair, on and off the toilet, from a seated position on
Hula Hoops
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PURPOSE: To provide different size hoop targets for children working on improving strength and eye hand coordination during throwing activity.
MATERIALS:
Underwater sprinkler pipe ($20 for 100 feet from Menards Store)
Double male connecter ($.50 each)
Athletic tape
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut pipe to desired length
2. Insert male connecter into pipe ends to form a circle.
3. Wrap the seam with tape
Human Beans
Human Beans are body positioners designed for use by children, teens, and adults with physical or neurological disabilities. These large, cylindrical pillows aid in positioning for side lying, prone or supine, or sitting. Available in a Sleeping Bean (adult), Teen Bean, or Kidney Bean (infant or children), all models are hypo-allergenic, filled with polyester, and covered in Staph-Check antibacterial waterproof vinyl. OPTIONS: Cotton pillow case/cover. DIMENSIONS: The Sleeping Bean is 5.5 feet l
Humbug (Models 3016 & 3016A)
The Humbug is a massager designed for use by individuals with muscle stiffness or pain or who require tactile stimulation. This comical bug-shaped unit uses its legs to provide vibrating massage for the arms, neck, back and legs. Model 3016 is a standard model and model 3016A is adapted for switch use (switch not included),
Humpty Dumpty & Friends
Humpty Dumpty & Friends is a cause and effect training program designed to provide switch training for children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The program is both visually and orally stimulating with colorful graphics and animation and lively sounds and auditory cues. Hickory Dickory Dock introduces the concepts of in/out and up/down, while Humpty Dumpty introduces on/off and asleep/awake. Children also play along with Hey Diddle Diddle while the cat fiddles and the cow jumps over
Hundreds Boards And Manipulatives (Model 1-03105-00)
Hundreds Boards and Manipulatives, model 1-03105-00, is a math training device designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It consists of two desk-size boards made of heavy plastic, the Grid Board and the Number Board, and hundreds of manipulative pieces. The Grid Board has a raised-line ten by ten grid with blank squares to which manipulatives can be attached. The Number Board also has a raised-line ten by ten grid, but its squares are preprinted with the numbers one through
Hungry Shark And Friends
The Hungry Shark and Friends is an early reading and math skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive and physical disabilities. The program offers six animated activities, each with its own colorful overlay; writing extensions using IntelliTalk (see separate entry); 30 pages of enrichment activities and reproducible masters; and adaptations for keyguard and switch users. The activities include Four Stripy Fish Swimming in the Sea (counting, sequencing, and rhyming skills
Hurdles
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PURPOSE: To allow children improve their motor planning skills while running, jumping or stepping over an obstacle.
Hydrogel Device for Controlling Cranial Suture Closure
The hydrogel device is designed to delay regrowth of bone in the suture following surgical intervention for craniosynostosis, and provides the ability to create a functioning suture much like the natural and normal state of calvarial sutures at the age of an infant. The device is an injectable hydrogel that spontaneously polymerizes in situ and can be used at the time of the original surgery or delivered percutaneously after surgery. The hydrogel will provide a dramatic reduction in the invasive
I Can See Shirts
I Can See Shirts are child's T shirts designed to be educational aids for children with cognitive or hearing disabilities. The shirts are printed so that the designs appear right side up for the child wearing the shirt, encouraging learning and reinforcement. In addition to ABCs or numbers with appropriate illustrations, and a map of the USA, a shirt is available showing the finger spelling alphabet for those learning sign language. SIZES: The numbers and ABCs shirts are available in youth sizes
I Can Sign My ABC's
I Can Sign My ABC's is a sign language training book designed for use with children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. This 52-page, hardcover full-color alphabet book depicts the manual alphabet handshape for the letters of the alphabet, followed by the picture, name, and sign of an object with a name beginning with the specific letter.
I Can Spell!
I Can Spell! is a vocabulary enhancement program and educational game software designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This CD-ROM includes Word Scrambler and Word Speller game programs to help players build skills in spelling and vocabulary with over 475 words and pictures. Players can use the spelling lists provided or make a customized list using the included spelling editor. For persons who use Cued Speech, cues are available for each picture, and can be added for new w
I Hear With My Little Ear
I Hear with my Little Ear is an activity book with 102 games designed for children working on improving their speech, language and literacy skill development. Written by a speech pathologist, these games combine visual auditory and kinesthetic approaches to learning and cover a wide range of skills, including identifying syllables, recognizing initial and final word sounds, rhyming knowledge and phonetic manipulation. Designed for group settings, these reproducible games will quickly become a fa
I-Class Dual-Release Wakers (Models 6291-1 & 6291-Jr)
The I-Class Wakers are folding height-adjustable walkiers designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. These lighter weight walkers feature composite lower side braces for stability, anti-rattle sliencers, PVC hand grips, and rubber tips on the legs. The dual-release folding mechanism features nylon paddles that pop up when the walker opens; pressing down on each paddle aqllows the sides to be folded. These walkers accommodate individuals from four feet four inches tall t
Icon Maker For Communication Builder (Models 4021-J & 4021-S)
The Icon Maker for Communication Builder is software to create icons designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This program enables users to print pre-made icons for Communication Builders communicators (see entry) on standard copy paper or transparent paper. Both models print icons in five different sizes, as well as blank templates in one, two, four, eight, and sixteen window configurations. Model 4021-J prints 177 icons in Japenese and model 4021-S prints 198 icons in S
iConverse
iConverse is a direct selection and symbolic communicator program designed for use by children and adults with communication or speech disabilities or autism. This program enables an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch to function as an alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) system for people who cannot speak, have difficulty speaking or have not yet mastered language. The program comes with six built-in colored icons that display basic everyday needs: Bathroom, Drink, Food, Sick, Break and Hel
Iearnedthat
iEarnedThat is a behavior training program designed for use by parents or caregivers working with children with developmental or cognitive disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to list the tasks or other behaviors that they desire a child to perform, record when that task or behavior is complete, and assign a reward to the child when the activity is complete. iEarnedThat can support and track tasks and rewards for multiple
If You're Happy And You Know It
If You're Happy and You Know It is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children ages 18 months to 5 years. Graphics on the IntelliKeys or PowerPad (see separate entry) overlay depict each of the six verses of the nursery school song; pressing a picture on the overlay causes the associated verse to be sung by the computer. The verses include clapping hands, stomping feet, crying, sneezing, yawning, and shouting "Hurrah." The complete set includes a program disk and an overlay. COMP
Ifollowroutine
iFollowRoutine is an independent living skills and personal skills tutorial program and reading and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child to follow routines each day before going to school and after coming home from school. The app includes a collection of standard routines for both boys and girls, and these routi
Iguy
The iGuy is a stand for an iPad tablet computer designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. The unit, which is shaped like a cartoon depiction of a human, has an opening for the iPad in the body that is cushioned with EVA foam to protect the tablet. The iGuy's arms serve as handles for holding the iPad, and the stand's two feet to hold the iPad upright in landscape mode for hands-free viewing. It fits all models of the iPad. COLORS: Peacock blue, lime green and man
Ilne Spell 1 L - Autism Series
iLNE Spell 1 L – Autism Series is a personal skills, independent living skills and spelling tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child to spell calendar months and days. It is part of the iLearnNEarn (iLNE) series of apps based on a robust and evidence-based autism intervention model. The app is organized i
Ilne Spell 2 L - Autism Series
iLNE Spell 2 L – Autism Series is a perceptual training and spelling tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child to learn to spell colors and shapes interactively. It is part of the iLearnNEarn (iLNE) series of apps based on an evidence-based autism intervention model. The app is organized into multiple “Lea
Imagination Express
Imagination Express is a language tutorial program designed to provide language development, cooperative learning, whole language writing and reading, theme based instruction and vocabulary development for children with a developmental disability. The interactive story book maker allows students to create everything from one-page picture stories to printed masterpieces to talking electronic books. Students can add animation, text, narration, and music using the CD-ROM theme packs "Destination: R
Imagination Express Destination: Pyramids
Destination: Pyramids is a reading tutorial, story writing, and language tutorial program designed for use by children with physical, cognitive, or visual disabilities. Using the theme of the life along the ancient Nile, users can create print and interactive electronic books, poetry, and essays as well as movies. Complete with music, sound effects, and historically accurate indoor and outdoor Pyramid Temple and Valley Temple backgrounds, the Sphinx, Pharaoh's garden and palace, the flooded Nile
Imagination Express Destination: Time Trip, Usa
Imagination Express Destination: Time Trip, USA is a reading tutorial, story writing, and language tutorial program designed for use by children with physical, cognitive, or visual disabilities. Using the theme of the development of the United States throughout its history, users can create print and interactive electronic books, poetry, and essays as well as movies. Complete with music, sound effects, and historically accurate Main Street, Neighborhood, and indoor backgrounds from 1640, 1776, 1
Imp Tricycle
The Imp Tricycle is a child's three wheel cycle designed for use by children with neurological or physical disabilities. This cycle has a seat with many positioning options, a low gear ratio to aid in pedaling, large wheels, and small handlebars for smaller fingers and hands. OPTIONS: Adjustable back/trunk support; in-line trunk support with pelvic strap; foot sandals with pedal straps and pulley system; leg calipers; padded abduction wedge below the saddle; padded center steering loop; vertical
Impala
The Impala is a manual wheelchair designed for use by larger children and adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (HxLxW): 88 to 120 x 102 x 62 centimeters (size 1), 88 to 120 x 102 x 66 centimeters (size 2), or 88 to 120 x 102 x 71 centimeters (size 3). SEAT (LxW): 40 to 45 x 40 centimeters (size 1), 44 to 49 x 44 centimeters (size 2), or 44 to 49 x 49 centimeters (size 3). The adjustable back height is 50 to 60 centimeters (size 1) or 54
Implant for Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
PROTOTYPE-----Implant for Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip is a surgically placed cleft implant designed to act as a pressure flap to allow for the negative pressures required for sucking as well as the positive pressures required for speech consonants. The implant overcomes the problems with existing implants by creating sufficient pressure sealing, fixation to the bony palate, and a loosely connected “free” edge to allow for growth. The implant is made from Salubria, a strong hydrogel patented by GT
In My Dreams
In My Dreams is a language, reading, spelling and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by speech therapists and reading teachers working with children who have cognitive, communication, learning, speech or vision disabilities or autism. It is for use with an Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. The application (or app) uses animation and repetition to promote literacy. Every page has the same sentence structure and asks the user to fill in a missing word. The app reinforces understanding of
In-Bed Patient Positioning System (Model 55036)
The In-Bed Patient Positioning System is a transfer aid designed to aid in positioning and turning individuals who spend extended periods in bed. The system includes a positioning pad with handles and two wedges that support the individual in the desired position. The pad features three layers: a poly-cotton top layer to wick away urine and other moisture, an absorbent foam center layer, and a liquid-proof vinyl barrier to protect the bed. The vinyl-covered bolsters support the side-lying indivi
Incrediblocks
The Incrediblocks are foam blocks designed for use by children with limited fine motor control. The set of 50 lightweight, colorful giant interlocking soft blocks are nontoxic and washable. DIMENSIONS: Each block is 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: The set includes blocks in assorted colors.
Independence Cups And Mugs (Models Psc51, Psc52, Psc53, And Psc55)
The Independence Cups and Mugs are cups with lids and large handles designed for use by individuals who have difficulty grasping conventional cups or who have drinking and swallowing disabilities. All models hold hot ot cold liquids and are institutional dishwasher safe. Each cup or mug comes with a feeding spout lid and a non-splash lid; both lids also accept standard straws. Made of polycarbonate, model PSC55 is a ten-ounce clear cup with a large inverted L handle. Model PSC52 has a standard m
Independence Push Chair
The Independence Push Chair is a stroller and transport chair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. This chair maneuvers over all types of terrain and has a multi-position sun canopy with clear window. FRAME (HxLxW): 43.75 x 55 x 27.5 inches when assembled; 18 x 38.125 x 27.5 inches when folded (with wheels). The folding frame can be folded with one hand for transport or storage. SEAT: 12-inch wide padded seat with adjustabl
Independence Saddle
The Independence Saddle is an adaptive saddle designed for use by children and adults with severe physical disabilities in equestrian therapy. This saddle features an adjustable backrest, headrest, forearm supports, and handgrips. It also features a prompt reduction technology that gradually allows more independent sitting on horseback by riders with special needs. As the rider gains strength, and goals are achieved, prompts may be removed. SIZES: Sizes are available for children and adults.
Individual Calendar Kit (Model 1-18971-00)
The Individual Calendar Kit, model 1-18971-00, is a set of materials for making braille and tactile calendars, designed for use in teaching calendar skills to children who are blind or have low vision. Materials include twelve brightly colored embossed / bold line grid sheets, and paper labels showing the months, days of the week, and days of the month. Labels are marked in both large print and braille, with corner cuts for orientation.
Individual Child Standing Box (Model 310)
A basic standing box with the following features: a rubber covered, adjustable foot platform, an exclusive Bailey designed spring lock for maximum safety and easy adjustments. The entire unit is placed on a base designed to prevent tipping with a door that swings 180 degrees. DIMENSIONS: Top size 24 x 30 inches, height from floor 33.5 inches, platform adjusts 1.5 to 11.5 from floor. Box size 14 x 14 x 32 inches high, cut out for tray 7 x 10 inches.
Individual Study Screen (Model 1-03300-00)
The Individual Study Screen or ISS, model 1-03300-00, is a projection screen designed for individual use by students with low vision to view filmstrips and other materials magnified on a screen up close. Student can view materials simultaneously with other students; if placed correctly, screen can magnify material up to 7 times. Clear acrylic frame. Image is projected from rear on frosted plastic insert. Rubber feet prevent slipping.
Indoor Therapy Gym
The Class Champs Indoor Therapy Gymn is a balance training device and sensory integration activity designed for use by children with physical or neurological disabilities. Made of pressure-treated white pine, this portable, free-standing unit features ladders that run down both sides and across the top; stationary center swivel plate for rotating swing attachments; a glider with two eye bolts for attaching swings; and one additional swivel bolt for rotational attachments. OPTIONS: Class Champs A
Inexpensive Bath Seat For Handicapped Children.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bath sling enables parents to provide support and stability while bathing a handicapped child. A bath frame constructed of ABS pipe is covered with terry cloth, netting material, fiberglass screen or swimsuit material to form a sling. Detailed instructions are provided for several methods of constructing the bath sling. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: May also be used in backyard swimming pools, or at the beach. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Simp
Infa-Dent Finger Toothbrush
The Infa-Dent Finger Toothbrush is a toothbrush designed for use with infants and young children with neurological disabilities. The finger-shaped devices fit on a caregiver's finger and are smooth on one side and have soft rubber bristles on the other.
Infanib Complete Kit
The Infanib Complete Kit is a developmental assessment system designed for use in assessing the muscle tone and posture of infants ages four to eighteen months. The kit includes a 124-page spiral-bound manual, "The Infanib: A Reliable Method for the Neuromotor Assessment of Infants," by Patricia H. Ellison, M.D., and one pad of 50 two-sided screening forms. Administration of the assessment is untimed.
Infant Maze
The Infant Maze is a freestanding playground equipment with activity boards designed to help infants from 6 to 18 months discover learning at their own level. The compact system includes interactive activity panels with aluminum handles to encourage mobility, stimulate the senses, and develop physical skills. A ground-level crawl tunnel lets infants explore new shapes and spaces, while a square poly roof covers the interior space to create a playhouse effect. The activity panels are cut from 3/4
Infant Walker (Model Iw-1)
The Infant Walker (IW-1) is a child's adjustable walker designed to aid small infant children with balance and walking disabilities to move around effectively and comfortably. The walker features a square, non-tipping base made of steel with four 3-inch casters, well padded balance ring with a height adjustable saddle seat. DIMENSIONS: Patient approximate height requirements are 27 to 36 inches; frame base (LxW) 20 x 19 inches; balance ring height adjusts from 18 to 24 inches; and the ring open
Inflatable Balance Barrel (Models 1330 & 1331)
The Inflatable Barrel Kit, model 1330 and 1331, is a kit to create a barrel roll using inner tubes designed to challenge motor skills and balance for individuals with a physical disability. Inner tubes with a large inner diameter are held together firmly with a special cover so that it becomes a large barrel. Clients can lay or sit inside or on top of the barrel. The kit comes with three inner tubes, a barrel cover and three valve stem covers to prevent scratches. OPTIONS: Tube Wraps to cover th
Insights Art Holiday Cards, Art Birthday Cards, & Art Note Cards
InSights Art Holiday Cards, Art Birthday Cards, and Art Note Cards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Cards feature artwork by children or adults with vision impairments. The image is printed and embossed on the front of the card. Holiday cards include a message inside such as "Happy Holidays!" or "Wishing you a beautiful holiday season" in print and braille. Birthday cards include the message, "Happy Birthday!" in print and braille. Not
Institutional Roller Racer (Model 5000I)
The Institutional Roller Racer, Model 5000I, is a riding toy or scooter board designed for use by children with mobility, balance, or lower extremity disabilities. Propelled by swinging the handlebars/footrests from side to side, the Roller Racer can be ridden by individuals ages three years through adult, indoors and outdoors. The "rams-horn" handlebars are designed to protect and keep hands inside the rail. The buffer wheels are designed to protect the handlebar and the riding surface as well.
Instructional Strategies For Braille Literacy
Instructional Strategies for Braille Literacy, edited by Frances Mary D'Andrea and Diane P. Wormsley, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of individuals who are blind or have low vision. This handbook provides instructors with strategies and methodologies for teaching braille. It is intended to help pre-service and in-service teachers develop their instructional literacy and braille skills, and provides information on working with children who have congenital or adventi
Integrity V500
Integrity V500 is an auditory evaluation system designed for use to test the hearing of infants, young children, or hard-to-test adults. This unit generates high-definition ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) results without sedation. Clinicians can perform auditory electrophysiological or otoacoustic emission assessment on patients from newborns to seniors. Pediatric patients can feed, speak, play, or wake up while being tested. Tests can be performed wirelessly. The unit fits unobtrusively on an
Intellibraille Cd
IntelliBraille CD is a braille tutorial program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This CD is designed to be used with IntelliTools Classroom Suite and IntelliKeys (see separate entries). It is a complete braille curriculum with more than 70 activities. The program includes 16 lessons on the Literary Braille Code, beginning with the alphabet and all contractions; four lessons on Tracking and Braille Alphabet, including A-J and the railroad track lessons; and five l
Intellikeys
IntelliKeys is a modified and expanded keyboard for children and adults with visual, physical or cognitive disabilities. The standard system includes one cable and six plastic user overlays, (arrows, numbers, alphabet, basic writing, QWERTY, and one setup overlay used to adjust IntelliKeys for specials needs such as keyboard response and repeat rate). The overlays enable users to access standard learning software and are easy to see, touch and understand. They can be used at home or work and rot
Intellipics
IntelliPics is an academic tutorial program designed to teach basic skills, such as colors, numbers, sizes and direction for children with cognitive disabilities. This multimedia product enabls the incorporation of graphics, quick-time movies, animation, recorded sound, and synthetic recorded voice into educational activities. Included are five activities with an overlay for IntelliKeys (see separate entry): Animals, Make It Move, Nursery Rhymes, Butterscotch Brownies, and Funny Noises. IntelliP
Intellitactiles Pre-Braille Concepts (Model 1-08516-00)
IntelliTactiles Pre-Braille Concepts, model 1-08516-00, are tactile keytop overlays designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The package includes seven tactile overlays that can be used with the IntelliKeys keyboard (not included, see separate entry), or as stand-alone "worksheets," to help young children develop tactile discrimination skills, shape recognition ability, and understanding of spatial/positional concepts. The overlays in this package include Texture Recognitio
Intellitalk
Intellitalk is a voice output word processor program designed for children and adults with cognitive and/or visual disabilities. The software offers easy-to-use menus and enables users to hear letters, words, and sentences as they type, ot to have the text read back from the screen. IntelliTalk offers a choice of a variety of voices and pronouciation can be modified using the built-in pronounciation editor. The program can correctly pronounce the most common words that children learn in addition
Intellitools Classroom Suite
The IntelliTools Classroom Suite is an academic reading, writing and math tutorial program and an assessment and evaluation system for children with cognitive or learning disabilities from pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) through the fifth grade. This software was developed based upon the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that combines two educational paradigms—systematic, explicit instruction and flexible creativity tools. It is designed to allow teachers to have control over specific l
Intention Module (Model 565)
The Intention Module, model 565, is a control switch interface unit designed for use by persons with uncontrolled movements. When a capability switch is plugged into this module, sustained pressure is required before it activates a device. The module can be preset for a delay of from 1 to 12 seconds before it activates a device. The unit comes with a 0.13-inch plug. POWER: Uses 1 9-volt battery.
Intention Switch (Model 710, 710-8)
Intention Switch is a single switch activated by pressing on a plastic plate for individuals with uncontrolled movements. The Intention Switch must be pressed for a specific pre-set amount of time before it will activate a device. The required activation time is adjustable (0-12 seconds). It comes with the standard 0.25 inch jack and plug and can be ordered with a 1/8 inch jack and plug. POWER: 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 8 inches.
Interactive Board Books
Interactive Board Books are reading tutorial materials designed for children who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This bundle of five thick board books features stories with moveable pieces. These books allow children to read independently because the words are supported with Literacy Support Picture clues. The titles include: The Adventures of Hopper, Mixed up Morning, Monkey Business at the Market, Wonderful Snow, and At the Fire Station. OPTIONS: Individual books are available for pur
Interactive Delivery Cart
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a delivery cart that serves as both a learning and therapeutic tool, providing a safe, customizable, and fun device from which elementary school students with disabilities can learn to assume responsibility and practice essential skills. The delivery cart is a unique therapeutic device for elementary school students with disabilities, helping to promote motor skills as well as work ethic and responsibility. It is accessible to students w
Interactive Drum (Model 4540)
The Interactive Drum, model 4540, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with fine motor, severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy drum has been adapted with four single switches mounted just in front of the drum. One switch plays more than six tunes; the other three switches allow the user to play the bass, cymbal and snare drums along with the tunes. This toy is intended to aid in the development fine motor skills, cognitive learning and sensory awareness. POWER
Interactive Learning Block And Dressing Frame (Models 8100 & 8110)
The Interactive Learning Block and Dressing Frame, models 8100 and 8110, are activity kits designed to develop fine motor skills, eye hand coordination and tactile discrimination for individuals with a physical disability. They combine many simple activities into one item and provide a number of textures and shaped such as laces, snaps, clasps, zippers, buckles, button closures, hooks and loops. The Interactive Learning Block has a different activity on each side so it can be used by more than o
Interchangeable Music Puzzle/switch (Model 921)
The Interchangeable Music Puzzle/Switch, model 921, is a puzzle switch, adapted music box, eye hand coordination activity, and spatial orientation activity, designed for use by children and adults with brain injury or cognitive disabilities. This puzzle has removable blocks which allow the user to progressively increase the skill required to complete the task. Start with one shape and any four blank blocks and build up to five distinct shapes. When the task is completed, music plays. If a reward
Interlock Knit Pants With Opening Options (Model C120)
The Interlock Knit Pants with Opening Options, model C120, are children's pants designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities who need assistance for dressing, undressing, and/or toileting. These pants have a wider cut and higher rise in the back, reinforced wrist loops for lifting and dressing, and patch pockets positioned high on the front. They are available with either outside seam openings, which allow the pants to lie flat on a bed or lie open on a chair for dressing, or
Interplak Power Toothbrush For Kids & Interplak Personal Model
The Interplak Power Toothbrush for Kids and the Interplak Personal Model are electric toothbrushes designed to efficiently remove plaque from the teeth for people who have difficulty using a manual toothbrush. These brushes feature patented counter rotational tufts that clean and polish teeth and massage the gums. The Kids ($49.99) model is designed for children aged five to fourteen. Standard features include a colorful charger base, a power handle with a colorful design, a twist-off compact
Intro To Cause And Effect (Model 115)
Intro to Cause & Effect, model 115, is a cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. It introduces the user to the computer and the switch. It is also designed to improve tracking ability of objects and increase the user's attention span. Each time the user presses the switch or keyboard, one of 35 animation segments with large, brightly colored geometric shapes appear on the screen accompanied by sounds. Animation segments last for approxim
Invacare Contouru
The Invacare ContourU is a molded seating system kit designed for use in wheelchairs. These seat and back cushions are made by utilizing a simulator and molding bags to capture the shape of the individual. This system provides optimum positioning while accommodating complex orthopedic deformities and tone. Support surfaces are built into the cushion and multiple finshing options, including naked foam with removable cocver, vacuformed vinyl, pelvic strap notches, and undercuts are available.
Invacare Kinesthetic Seating System (Kss) And The Invacare Kinesthetic Seating System Deluxe
The Invacare Kinsthethetic Seating System is a modular seating system designed for use with wheelchairs. This fully-adjustable system provides a personalized fit and accommodates growth. The system includes the Invacare Curved Back, the Invacare Ulti-Mate (also sold separately; see separate entries), basic headrest, fixed lateral support, padded lap belt, fixed growth bracket, and mounting hardware. The Deluxe system includes the components of the basic system plus swing-away lateral supports an
Invacare Mvp Jr.
MVP Jr. is a manual child's wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Folding frame. The chair is available with three rear frame options (curved, square, or extended). SEAT (LxW): 9 to 19 x 12 to 16 inches. The seat to floor height adjusts from 15.25 to 21.25 inches in front and from 14.75 to 21.25 inches in the rear. An adjustable angle back option on the square frame offers four discrete positions. BRAKE
Invacare Power Tiger With Orbit Seat
The Invacare Power Tiger with Orbit Seat is a child's powered wheelchair designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. FRAME:Available in a variety of colors, the frame disassembles for transport. The chair is 38 inches high and 22.25 inches wide (without the joystick). CONTROLS: Mark IV RX programmable controller with joystick. This controller has the capability for non-proportional driving for sip-and-puff and chin- or head-switch operation/digital driver inputs. Electronic communi
Invacare Silhouette
The Invacare Silhouette is a molded seating system kit designed for use in wheelchairs. This seating system is created by utilizing shape-sensor technology to capture the precise shape of the user's body. Computer-assisted manufacturing produces a custom-contoured cushion in a choice of soft or firm foam for maximum pressure reduction and stability.
Invacare Single-Release Walkers
The Invacare Single-release Walkers designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. These lighter weight walkers feature composite lower side braces for stability, anti-rattle sliencers, PVC hand grips, and rubber tips on the legs. Available in adult and junior models, the walkers feature a single release button at the center of the top cross bar which enables the user to be closed with one hand. The button provides both visible and audible "locked" cues. These walkers accomm
Invacare Wheeled Walkers
The Invacare Wheeled Walkers designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. These lighter weight walkers feature composite lower side braces for stability, anti-rattle sliencers, PVC hand grips, and rubber tips on the rear legs. The front legs are equipped with a choice of 3- or 5-inch wheels with glide tips. The adult models are available with a choice of single- or dual-release folding mechanisms. The Junior model features a dual-release folding mechanism. These walkers ac
Invacare Xtra
The Invacare Xtra is a folding adult or children's manual wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Three-piece modular frame with one-inch aluminum tubing. The front frame section can be replaced to allow for growth. The square rear frame allows the wheels to be mounted directly under the back canes. This chair is available in a variety of colors. SEAT (LxW): 14 to 22 x 14 to 22 inches. ARMRESTS: Two-point or swing-away arms. WHEELS: Th
Invisible Cabinet Locks
The Invisible Cabinet Locks are designed to prevent children with cognitive disabilities and deter adults with Alzheimer's Disease or cognitive disabilities from opening kitchen or bathroom cabinets. These locks are invisible from the outside of the cabinet. Once installed, the cabinet door can only be opened by placing a magnetic knob-like "key" on the outside face of the cabinet in t the right place. When the key is applied properly, the door unlocks and opens freely. DIMENSIONS: The key is o
Invisiboard (Model 1-08541-00)
The Invisiboard, model 1-08541-00, is a desktop screen designed for use by students with cortical visual impairment (CVI). This trifold board has a solid white, slick material on one side and a solid black, Velcro-compatible material on the other side. It can be set on a student's desk to block out distractions. The portable,lightweight board comes with a carrying case and orientation material in print and braille. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 30 x 48 inches. COLORS: White on one side, black on the other s
iPad and iPhone EKG CardioCard Mobile ECG machine (iPad & iPhone Version) w/10 Lead Patient Cable, Wireless
The iPad and iPhone EKG CardioCard Mobile ECG machine (iPad & iPhone Version) w/10 Lead Patient Cable, Wireless is the first FDA approved ECG Machine designed to turn iPad & iPhone into a portable 12 Lead ECG machine. Can be used to Perform ECG’s on mobile devices (iPhone, iPad).? EMR connectivity with seamless fully integrated systems. Reliable, user-friendly, compact, and durable. Unlimited customer support and ?training. ?Built-in networking and HR with global measurements, complete i
Irc Jumbo Jet (Model 6642)
IRC Jumbo Jet, model 6642, is an educational toy designed to provide auditory and visual stimulation for children with neurological disabilities. This jet comes with a simple infrared remote control that resembles real airplane controls, a Y-shaped base with a navigation screen in the center, big buttons, and indicator lights. The toy has a plastic body in the shape of a jet with windows in the front and on the sides, two engines under each wing, two wheels under the nose of the plane, and two w
Is It A Word - Or Not?
Is It a Word - Or Not? is a reading tutorial program designed for use with children who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This program consists of a stand-up flip book that presents single consonants and short vowels. The tent-style book offers three side-by-side sets of cards on spiral bindings. Each set of cards is similar to a set of flash cards; the first set includes the consonants B through Z, the second set offers the short vowels, and the third set includes another set of co
IT Mouse Skills
IT Mouse Skills is designed for use by children with limited motor, cognitive and physical skills that can be associated with cerebral palsy, developmental delays and neurological involvement. This program offers a series of graduated activities for someone who is beginning to use a mouse. The user is guided through a series of applications stage by stage. For example, users can move the mouse over an object, drag and drop, drag along a path and practice using drop down menus. Many games are con
It's Up To Me
It's Up to Me is a behavior training program designed to enable individuals with cognitive disabilities to take responsibility for their behavior. The curriculum includes a teacher's binder with instructions and 165 blackline reproducible master Behavior Objective sheets, six student participant binders, and six full-color binder cover sheets. Staff select monthly behaviorial objectives from among the 165 masters. Student participants choose one of six positive motivational animal covers for the
iTalk2 Communicator
The iTalk2 Communicator is a multiple-message communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. The unit offers two message areas, each with ten seconds of recording time. The unit is angled for ease of access to the activation areas and picture communication symbol storage is built in. Two included snap caps secure and protect the symbols during use. The unit is equipped with dual toy/appliance jacks to pair communication with an activity and to encourage choice making.
Itinerant Platform Swing (Model 7260)
The Itinerant Platform Swing, model 7260, is a therapeutic platform swing designed for use by individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. The circular Itinerant Platform Swing is designed to fit the ITN Support Frame (see separate entry), and can be used in a variety of positions, including prone or sitting. The swing includes removable spreader bars to help provide additional room inside the ropes for larger clients. A carrying case is included. DIMENSIONS: 30 inches in diame
Itouchilearn Numbers
iTouchiLearn Numbers is a math tutorial program and a math skills training system designed for use by parents working with children who have cognitive, learning, physical or speech disabilities. This application (or app) allows a parent to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to help a child understand math concepts and enable them to apply what they learn to new situations through a blend of curriculum based early learning with verbal directions and animated games. These games use multipl
Itouchilearn Words
iTouchiLearn Words is a language tutorial program, a reading and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents working with children who have communication, developmental, learning, physical or speech disabilities. This application (or app) allows a parent to use their Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Android phone to teach a child how to recognize and pronounce words through animations and word association games. The animation teaches the context of words and the games reinforce earl
Ivc 9000 Jymni Wheelchair
The IVC 9000 Jymni Wheelchair is a manual child's wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Chrome-plated carbon steel frame with stroller handles, available in lightweight or recliner style. SEAT (LxW): 10, 12, or 14 x 10, 12, or 14 inches. The seat to floor height is 15, 16, or 17 inches depending on wheel and caster package. The back height is adjustable from 14 to 15 inches. UPHOLSTERY: Fire-retardant up
Izzy’s Island
Izzy’s Island is designed for use by children 3-5 years of age with developmental delays, cognitive and learning disabilities. The activities are supported by age-appropriate narration, graphics and screen designs. Each activity has 3 levels of difficulty to meet the skill level of the user. The CD-ROM as a whole provides a flexible, interactive teaching tool.
Jacob's Rib-It-Ball
Jacob's Rib-It-Ball is a large textured ball designed for use by children with low vision or fine motor, grasping, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities. This lightweight ball consists of an air bladder encased in denier nylon with Velcro closures. Nylon-covered closed-cell-foam ribs on the ball's surface aid in grasping and throwing and prevent the ball from rolling out of reach. High-contrast colors aid in visibility. DIMENSIONS: 18, 24, or 30 inches in disameter.
Jacob’s Rib-it-Ball – 30 inch
The Jacob’s Rib-it-Ball – 30 inch is designed for use by children with low vision or fine motor, grasping, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities. The unique, patented ribs make it easy to grab, catch and throw even for the smallest hands. The light weight also allows children and adults with limited muscle capability to handle it with the greatest of ease. These ribs also allow the toy not to move too far out of reach for the children playing with it, cutting down on frustrating while improv
Jamar Medical Skinfold Caliper (Model 5028)
The Medical Skinfold Caliper, model 5028, is a skinfold measuring device designed for clinical use. This scale is used to measure subcutaneous adipose tissue for "body fat" assessment. Spring loaded caliper arms provide standard pressure for the measurment of skinfolds in nutrition, fat distribution, children's growth, anthropometric, and other applications. The scale permits reading tup to 60 milimeters (mm). The unit is constructed of aluminum and features a contoured handgrip and safety stra
Jay Colored / Personalized Covers
The Jay Colored/Personalized Covers are cushion covers available for all Jay products in all styles as a special order item. The covers are made of 100 percent polyester, and are machine washable and dryable. Personalized covers have the customer's name embroidered on the label (maximum 17 letters); there is a $25 surcharge for personalization on colored covers, and an $18 surcharge for personalization on the standard black cover. COLOR: Color choices are Fuchsia Purple, Hot Pink, Fire Engine Re
Jay Gs Cushion
The Jay GS Cushion is a gel flotation cushion with a foam base designed for use by children in wheelchairs. Available with or without a pressure relief fluid pad to prevent skin breakdown, the cushion incorporates Jay Flow fluid technology. Its firm polyethylene foam base is pre-contoured with an anti-thrust shelf to keep the pelvis from sliding forward. A variety of secondary supports help to position and maintain optimal pelvic and lower extremity posture. The cushion includes growth capabilit
Jay Standard Wheelchair Cushion
The Jay Standard Wheelchair Cushion is a gel flotation seat cushion designed to prevent and heal pressure sores and improve posture. This cushion features a urethane foam base that is contoured to reduce pressure on the ischials and the coccyx, and to encourage upright posture by discouraging leaning and slumping to one side. On top of the foam base is a Flolite pad. Flolite is a fluid that, once conformed to the user's body, remains in place rather than returning to its original shape to reduce
Jazz
Jazz are pediatric footwear and supports designed for use by children with a diagnosis of low muscle tone, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. These shoes are adaptable and feature a low opening. In addition, they are offered with a choice of fastenings to make putting on and removing shoes a little easier. Features include split sizes, laces, removable inlay, and available in two width fittings.
Jelly Bean Switch
The Jelly Bean Switch is a button or touch switch designed to control a wide range of electrically- or battery-operated devices and toys for people with upper extremity disabilities. The switch is contained in a high-impact disk and the entire surface of the switch is sensitive to pressure, requiring less than two ounces of pressure for activation. The Jelly Bean Switch can be mounted on any surface using readily available adhesives or they can be mounted on AbleNet's Slim Armstrong (see separat
Jennswing
The Jennswing is a swing with torso support designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. This lightweight, rotational-molded plastic swing provides total body support, including upper and lower torso and legrest support. The swing includes upper torso and waist safety straps and armrests. It can be attached to any standard outdoor swing set, used indoors with its own stand (included), or suspended from the ceiling (proper hooks required). OPTIONS: JennSwing Frame and replacement 5-po
Jenx Multistander
Jenx Multistander is a pediatric standing system designed for use by children 6 months to 6 years with motor and neurological disabilities to assist with weight bearing and standing activities. The Jenx Multistander offers a variety of configurations for prone, upright or supine standing. The user may be positioned anywhere between upright and horizontal positions. This multifunctional stander can accommodate children smaller than the minimum height by using sandal-raising blocks. The removable
Jenx Prone Stander - Size 2 - Green
Jenx Prone Stander-Green is a dedicated prone stander designed to provide support anteriorly for children with mobility and neurological impairments such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and Tethered spinal cord syndrome. The individual support pads can be adjusted in relation to each other to ensure a proper fit. Children with longer bodies and shorter legs can be just as comfortable as those with shorter bodies and longer legs. The hip and chest straps are closed in the center and then adjust
Jenx Prone Stander- Size 1 -Orange
Jenx Prone Stander-Orange is a dedicated prone stander designed to provide support anteriorly for children with mobility and neurological impairments such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida and Tethered spinal cord syndrome. The individual support pads can be adjusted in relation to each other to ensure a proper fit. Children with longer bodies and shorter legs can be just as comfortable as those with shorter bodies and longer legs. The hip and chest straps are closed in the center and then adjus
Jiggler Fun Facial Massager
The Jiggler Fun Facial Massager is a massager designed for oral-motor stimulation in children with speech or swallowing disabilities. This facial vibrator has a variety of shapes and textures. The colorful figures are based on the Caspar cartoon series. SIZE: 9 inches long. POWER: Uses one double-A battery (not included).
Jofas Clamp
The Jofas Clamp is a feeding tube holder designed for use in nasal gastric and gastric feeding of infants, children or adults with swallowing or eating disabilities. The unit holds a standard 60cc syringe for gravity feeding. It consists of a flexible arm that is light weight and portable, with a C-clamp base that attaches to flat surfaces (such as tables or counters) up to 2 inches wide. DIMENSIONS: Flexible arm is 24 inches long.
Jokus Software: Toystore
ToyStore is a modified educational program from the JOKUS Software series. ToyStore consists of 6 discovery and learning activities to accommodate a wide range of abilities. The program can be run with a single switch with the Macintosh Switch Interface, the Macintosh TouchWindow (see separate entry), an alternative keyboard with Ke:nx, a standard keyboard, or a standard mouse. Toystore includes matching, creating a story, eye-hand coordination and timing activites, and games. COMPATIBILITY: For
Joncare Munster Horse
Joncare Munster Horse is an upholstered wooden child’s walking/mobility aid designed to resemble an attractive, friendly play horse. It is adjustable to suit the varying and changing needs of the user and has wooden handholds, an upholstered seat and back support plus an adjustable abductor. It is designed to encourage children with walking difficulties during gait and posture training.
Jonvac Vacuum Mattress
JonVac Vacuum Mattress is designed for children with mobility disabilities. It is a mattress that offers a variety of positioning options to help keep a child comfortable while resting. The JonVac Vacuum Mattress is designed with a lasting mold, but is easy to remold for the child’s unique need.
OPTIONS: JonVac Electronic Pump and JonVac Foot Pump.
SIZES: Please speak to us about sizes and suitability of each bed, cot or sleeping system.
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.
Joseph's Readers Talking Software - Grades K-8
Joseph's Readers Talking Software - Grades K-8 is a reading tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program is designed to teach reading to non-readers by turning a personal computer (PC) into a personal reading coach. The program comes in four levels (1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th through 8th grades), with six to seven stories, 50 to 75 lessons, and 42 to 49 software applications per level, providing a total of over 18,000 language
Journey Prone Bike
The Journey Prone Bike is a three wheeled leg propelled cycle designed for children who cannot sit upright while cycling. Configured with two smaller wheels in the front and one large wheel in the back, this bike is fully adjustable and provides full support for cycling in the prone position. The leg length, seat height, chest support, and width between the front wheels are adjustable to accommodate growth and multiple users. Standard features include Velcro foot straps on the pedals, a high-bac
Joyrider & Junior Joyrider
The JoyRider and Junior JoyRider are leg-powered tricycles for children and adults of all ages. These cycles are built for stability and feature an open frame design for easy access and transfers. The molded bucket-style seats are adjustable and position the user in a semi-recumbent position. The seat on the Jr. Joyrider includes a seat belt. These cycles feature swing-away handlebars and a drum brake and have two large steel or mag rear wheels, and a smaller front wheel. A vinyl-coated basket a
Joystick (& Mouse) Trainer
The Joystick (& Mouse) Trainer is a wheelchair control switch assessment program designed to enable users to learn the skills necessary to operate a powered wheelchair without the risks associated with operating the chair itself. This program begins at a very early motor and cognitive level with simple exploratory activities for gross movement and cognitive awareness, moves through initial proportional path-oriented tasks, and graduates to maze games for fine control. As the user's skill le
Joystick (Model 720)
The Joystick, model 720, is a joystick designed to act as a four way switch for individuals who have physical disabilities. It has a cylindrical handle with a thin base and activates four different devices depending on the direction that the switch is moved (up, down, right or left). It can be used for teaching directionality as well as other spatial relationships. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 4.5 x 7 x 6.25 inches.
Jra
The JRA is a shoe insert designed for use by individuals with juvenile rheumatoid (idiopathic) arthritis. This shoe insert provides contoured plantar support with pressure relief along the metatarsal heads. It is constructed with three layers of foam (PORON foam, Plastazote, and dense EVA foam) that provide a sandwich of foams for the top surface and a substructure that gives support to the hindfoot and stops behind the metatarsal heads to provide a drop off for this area. Inserts are pre-fabric
Jtalker
The JTalker is a communicator program designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This software uses the computer keyboard as the input and selection method and offers the flexibility to use sound and image inputs recorded for the user or downloaded from other sources such as the Internet. The system can also be used in speech therapy, for learning vocabulary, for learning sign language, or for general language learning. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers
Julbo Looping 1 Sunglasses
Julbo Looping 1 Sunglasses are designed to protect the eyes of infants from damage caused by ultraviolet rays. These sunglasses are intended for use by infants from 0 to 18 months old. The sunglasses have a wrap-around profile for maximum eye protection, and curved temples and a flat elastic strap for hold and positioning. Infants can turn the glasses any way they choose, as the frame is reversible and has no hinges. They have Spectron 4 lenses that provide 100 percent protection against UVA, B
Julbo Looping 2 Sunglasses
Julbo Looping 2 Sunglasses are sunglasses designed to protect the eyes of young children from damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays. The glasses are intended for use by infants or toddlers age 12 to 24 months. They have curved temples and a flat elastic strap for an effective hold and a wrap-around profile for optimal eye coverage and protection. The frame is reversible with no hinges. The glasses have Spectron 4 lenses that provide 100 percent protection against UVA, B and C rays, and t
Jumbo Jet (Models 170 & 170-8)
The Jumbo Jet is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, cognitive, or sensory disabilities. Activating the connected switch (required, but not included) sets this plane to rolling along. Model 170 is equipped with a 0.25-inch jack and model 170-8 is equipped with a 1/8-inch jack.
Jumbo Knobbed Puzzles
The Jumbo Knobbed Puzzles are wood puzzles designed for use by children with fine motor, cognitivr, perceptual, neurological, or vision disabilities. Each four puzzle has a puzzle board with a picture in the insert that matches the corresponding piece. Each piece has a wooden knob for ease in grasping. Available puzzles (each sold separately) include farm animals, vehicles, first toys, and baby pets. DIMENSIONS: Each puzzle is 20 inches long.
Jumbo Magnetic Letters And Numbers
Jumbo Magnetic Letters and Numbers are letters and numbers designed for use by children with low vision, cognitive disabilities, or fine motor disabilities. These large, bright letters and numbers stick to any metallic surface. Three sets are available: 40 upper case letters, 40 lowercase letters, and 36 numbers and operators. A storage bucket with a lid is included with each set. DIMENSIONS: The letters and numbers are 2.5 inches tall. COLOR: Assorted.
Jumbo Remote Control (Model 1526)
The Jumbo Remote Control, model 1526, is a remote control for television, DVD players, and VCRs, designed for use by individuals with fine motor, severe physical, or upper extremity disabilities or low vision. This all-in-one remote control allows the user to control TV, VCR, DVD, cable, PVR, and satellite receivers by pressing large buttons that are very sensitive to touch and which have different colors for different group functions. It will also control the latest Flat Screen TV's. The unit a
Jumbo Shape Fit Switch (Model 851, 851-8)
The Jumbo Shape Fit Switch, model 851 and 851-8, is a puzzle switch and visual motor task switch designed to demonstrate simple shape discrimination for individuals who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. The puzzles introduce basic cognitive concepts, improve fine motor skills and develop order and sequencing skills which are important building blocks for logical thinking and organization. They also teach individuals to distinguish colors, shapes, and sizes. When the puzzle piece
Jumbo Switch (Model 787)
The Jumbo Switch, model 787, is a touch switch designed for use by individyals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This switch is equipped with a removable mounting plate and comes with two clear plastic covers, one with a lip and one without. OPTIONS: Replacement covers. DIMENSIONS (Diameter x H): 5 1/8 x 1 inch. COLOR: Red, blue, purple, yellow, or green.
Jumbo Timer (Model 4520)
The Jumbo Timer, model 4520, is a timer designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. This large, 60-minutes is intended to help keep the user on task and the buzzer can help to transition to a new task. DIMENSIONS: 8 inches in circumference.
Jumbo Wooden Typhoon Spinner
The Jumbo Wooden Typhoon Spinner is a finger and hand exerciser designed for use by individuals with fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities. The user turns the easy-grip knob to send this wooden spinner twirling around. DIMENSIONS: 3.75 inches wide.
Jump And Play Island (Model 4500)
The Jump and Play Island, model 4500, is a spatial orientation and balance training device designed for use by children with balance disabilities. This unit has a large inner tube at the bottom with eight vertical poles arranged so that children and climb around and between the poles while climbing over the inner tube. Playing in this unit increases spatial awareness, provides proprioceptive input, and increases balance and motor planning as children walk around the unit or manuever in and out o
Jumping Flipper (Model 180)
Jumping Flipper No. 180 is an adapted action slide toy that can be activated by any Toys for Special Children capability switch. Three squeaking dolphin figures jump through hoops and then slide back to their "pool" for another jump.
Jumping Jack Frog (Model 669)
The Jumping Jack Frog, model 669, is a touch activated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. Touching the bumpy plate makes the felt frog’s arms and legs swing while one of seven high- quality songs plays for 15 seconds. The toy also provides sensory experiences as the user feels the textured plate and bead chains vibrate, watches the multi-colored blinking lights dance about, and touches the frog's soft felt. This toy also has a switch input to
Jumpstart Bunny Brace
The JumpStart Bunny Brace is an ankle foot orthosis designed for use by children with balance, lower extremity, or walking disabilities. This brace helps young children with fully-correctable pronation or supination and swing phase inconsistency to realign their base of support for improved stability in standing and walking. Full wrap-around flexible support encompasses the foot and ankle for pronation and supination control with an elastic strap above the ankle and two straps across the top of
Jumpstart Cricket
The JumpStart Cricket is a shoe insert designed for use by children with balance, lower extremity, or walking disabilities. To improve stability and alignment in young children with mild to moderate pronation and supination, this shoe insert has a deep heel cup, a well-defined plantar surface, and medial/lateral forefoot containment in combination with a stable outer foundation. A partial-wrap inner liner cups the heel, supports the arches, and contains the midfoot. The submalleolar, UCBL trimli
Jumpstart Kangaroo
The JumpStart Kangaroo is an ankle foot orthosis designed for use by children with balance, lower extremity, or walking disabilities. This orthosis helps children with pronation or supination and excess plantarflexion to re-align their base of support to improve stability in standing and walking. It encourages more practice in dorsiflexed positions for children who present with excess toe walking or knee hyperextension. Its proximal posterior blocks plantarflexion and provides additional medial/
Jumpstart Leap Frog Brace
The JumpStart Leap Frog Brace is an ankle foot orthosis designed for use by children with balance, lower extremity, or walking disabilities. This brace helps young children with correctable moderate to strong pronation and supination to re-align their base of support for improved stability in standing and walking. The brace has a precision-molded double shell, one nested inside the other, providing full wrap-around flexible support that encompasses the foot and ankle for pronation and supination
Jungle Jeff
Jungle Jeff is a hand eye coordination and visual tracking activity designed for use with young children with physical, neurological, cognitive, or visual disabilities. This uncomplicated bead maze features four wire tracks: one in a circle; one in a simple spiral; one in waves; and one a springy vine inside clear, flexible tubing plastic. Each track has a set of beads to be manipulated across and around it. This maze can also be used to teach concepts such as hard and soft, as well as countin
Junior Assorted Primary Color Eye Patches
Junior Assorted Primary Color Eye Patches are eye patches designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision or temporary visual disabilities. Each patch has an elastic band to hold the patch in place over the eye. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 2 x 2.75 inches. COLORS: Pink and white, red, blue, and gold.
Junior Ball Chair
The Junior Ball Chair is a positioning chair designed for use by adolescents and adults with mobility or neurological disabilities. This chair is designed to be used in a classroom setting for students with processing disorders who are unable to sit for long periods or students with low tone. This active seating chair with wiggling motion is designed to enhance the student’s ability to focus in a group or classroom setting. It is also helpful for exercising, improving sitting posture, and streng
Junior Chair
The Junior Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children ages 18 months and up with mobility or neurological disabilities. This chair is designed to adapt to the child’s growth. Features include a height-adjustable seat and footrest, a removable lap bar, safety strap and a wide–footed base for stability. The chair is made of solid beech wood and is latex free. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 30 x 21 x 21.5 inches. CAPACITY: 100 pounds. COLOR: Natural wood finish.
Junior Cool Vest & Kids' Cool Vest
The Junior Cool Vest and the Kids' Cool Vest are cooling vests designed for use by children with neurological or physical disabilities which cause intolerance to heat. The Junior Vest goes on over the head and features six-adjustable straps to secure the vest and has half the cooling capacity of the Cool Vest Classic (see separate entry). Four junior Cool Packs are included. The Kids' Vest offers the same cooling capacity of the adult Cool Vest Lite (see separate entry) and features four one-tim
Junior Folding Walker (Model W100)
The Junior Folding Walker, Model W100, is a folding junior adjustable walker designed for use by older children and youths with walking, balance and mobility disabilities. This walker features an anodized 1-inch aluminum frame reinforced by a front dual steel cross brace. It has a one-button folding release mechanism. DIMENSIONS: The height adjusts from 25 to 30 inches in 1 inch increments.
Junior Walklite Walker (Model 6300-Jra)
Junior WalkLite Walker, model 6300-JRA, is a folding, height-adjustable wheeled walker with seat designed for use by individuals with balance, lower extremity, or walking disabilities. Designed for larger children or smaller adults, this walker has a lightweight aluminum frame with a flexible backrest and an ergonomic dual-paddle folding mechanisms. Other features include a flip-up seat, fixed front wheels, rear spring-loaded SureGlide brakes, a built in carrying handle, and adjustable seat-to-f
Just Right Arch Support
The Just Right Arch Support is a shoe insert designed for wear by children with lower extremity disabilities. Intended to correct heel and forefoot valgus, these supports are fabricated of a thermoplastic blend and are rigid enough to provide support while being flexible enough for comfort in shoes. The supports are available with or without foam lining. SIZES: Seven sizes to fit children from two to ten years of age.
K-1
K-1 is a cause and effect training program designed for children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or physical disabilities such as upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. In this program, users build a kaleidoscope and create beautiful original designs. Users can choose "jewels," background colors, and music. The program is configurable for a wide range of ages and abilities and can be controlled with a switch, a touchscreen, a mouse, or a keyboard. COMPATIBILITY:
K.c. Clyde In Fly Ball
K.C. Clyde In Fly Ball Interactive CD-ROM is a story program designed to promote literacy, reading and language involvement for children with cognitive disabilities. The program features animated imaginative characters (K.C. is a boy; Clyde is a dog, and UKandu is the wordbird), catchy music and fun word recognition activities. It is designed with up to 21 story paths (more than 120 pages of story is possible), four levels of word interaction, and pop quizzes. The characters are engineered to ta
K300 Ps Junior
The K300 PS Junior is a powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxWxH): 43 x 24.25 to 28.5 inches. Minimum turning radius is 25 inches. The K300 PS Jr.has a ground clearance of 3.1 inches and independent suspension. The base frame is available in crystal blue, vintage wine, platinum silver, black onyx, popstar pink, titan blue and chili pepper red. Front anti-tippers are included. CONTROLS: Integra
K450 Mx
The K450 MX is a powered wheelchair designed for use by children and small adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. It features a powered seat-to-floor function that moves the seat forward and down from its normal height to ground level in front of the frame and back again. This function is intended to facilitate transfers or interacting with other people. FRAME (LxW): 33 x 24.5 to 28.5 inches. The minimum turn radius is 41.75 inches. The K450 MX
Kaleido-Dome (Model 777)
The Kaleido-Dome with Shapes, model 777, is a sensory integration activity designed for use by children with fine motor, neurological, visual, or cognitive disabilities. When the large red button at the top of the center dome is pressed, the button lights up, the shapes in the globe spin, music plays, and red and yellow and green lights travel around the circle.
Kaleido-Dome With Shapes (Model 778)
The Kaleido-Dome with Shapes, model 778, is a sensory integration activity designed for use by children with fine motor, neurological, visual, or cognitive disabilities. This interactive toy enhances matching, grasping, and releasing skills. The toy has a base into which twelve shapes with knobs are fitted. When a shape is fitted into the base, a light is activated; when all twelve shapes are in place, the large center dome lights up, music plays, and the shapes in the dome dance.
Kaleidoscope 2
Kaleidoscope 2 is a simple drawing and painting program designed for use by young children with cognitive disabilities. Accessible by mouse, keyboard, or touch screen, the program offers several user levels. At the most basic level, a single mouse click adds color to pictures. At more advanced levels, users can stamp pictures, paint pictures, and create symmetrical kaleidoscope-like pictures. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium or better processor
Kaleidoscope Lens
Replaces the standard focusing lens to repeat an effect as a 6-sided image! For Solar 100 LED Projector. Ships in 2 weeks. Replaces the standard focusing lens to repeat an effect as a 6-sided image. Lens not included. How to choose a lens for the multi-sensory room. Choose the projector: Solar 100 LED Projector. Choose a rotator: Wheel Rotator or 50mm Cassette Rotator. Choose the effect wheels or cassettes based on the rotator chosen.
Kalin Child's Profiling bed
Kalin Child's Profiling bed can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of the child whether for use in a hospital or at home, and meets the requirements of European Directive 93/42/CEE. It has been designed and made in accordance with standard CEI60601-2-52. In accordance with these regulations the safety side rails have a gap of less than 65 millimeters. The bed is electrically height adjustable and will lower to a minimum height of 300 millimeters. It also features an electric ba
Kangaroo Corner Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide supported seating for a child with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and hearing and vision impairments. Made of wood, this low-to-the-floor chair and table set enables the child to sit with correct, supported posture with her legs straight out in front of her to stretch the hamstrings. The set is adjustable and can be used for eating, reading, or play. TITLE: Playing and Growing. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 25, Number 4, Summer 2005. PAGES:
Kaye Adjustable Benches (Models S1-A, S2-A, S3-A, S4-A, & S5-A)
The Kaye Adjustable Benches are adjustable wooden chairs designed for use by children with lower extremity or neurological disabilities. These height-adjustable benches feature tilt capability and vinyl-covered padded seating surfaces. The benches are useful for learning to move from one level to another or for progressing from floor sitting to bench sitting or from side sitting to upright kneeling, or from sitting to standing. The benches can also be used for dressing or as tables in conjuncti
Kaye Balance Poles (Models Qp & Bp)
The Kaye Balance Poles are a balance training device designed for use by children with walking, balance, or neurological disabilities.Model BP is a fixed-height straight pole with a handgrip. Model QP is a height-adjustable straight pole with a hadgrip set in a quad cane base with rubber-tipped feet. DIMENSIONS: Model BP is 46 inches long. Model BQ has a 5.5 x 8 inch base.
Kaye Kinder Chairs (Models K1 & K2)
The Kaye Kinder Chairs are positioning chairs designed for use by children with neurological or severe physical disabilities. These wooden chairs are designed for children between one and seven years of age up to 48 inches tall. Model K1 is a low chair designed to fit under preschool tables between 17 and 25 inches tall. Model K2 has long legs and is intended for use at standard 30-inch tables. Model K2 is suitable for children who have outgrown conventional highchairs, but still require that de
Kaye My Red Walker
Kaye My Red Walker is designed for young children with neurological and motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy, dystonias and Angelman’s Syndrome who require posture support while learning to work. The Kaye My Red Walker places the support behind the child to insure upright alignment and placing the child’s center of gravity within the base of the walker for safety and balance. The walkers have 360 degree front swivel wheels which can be locked for straight ahead tracking. The swivel on the
Kaye Neat-Seat
The Kaye Neat-Seat is a youth positioning chair designed for use with children ages two to six years with mobility, neurological, or other physical disabilities. Useful for traveling therapists, wooden one-piece unit combines a table and positioning chair and folds flat without tools for storage and transport. This seat provides a firm seat, back, and footrest to maintain proper postural alignment, freeing the child's arms for skilled movement. The chair is particularly useful for children with
Kaye Partial Weight-Bearing Walking Frame (Model Sw1)
The Kaye Partial Weight-Bearing Walking Frame, model SW1, is a child's walker or standing frame designed for use by children who have a wide range of disabilities due to neuropathy, including postural control, interlimb coordination, and steady state and reactive balance. The Kaye Walking Frame supports the user in the upright, walking, or partial weight-bearing position using a combination of an overhead suspension frame, a manual winch, a harness, removable handlebars, and swivel casters with
Kaye Posture Control Four Wheel Walker For Small Children
Kaye Posture Control Four Wheel Walker For Small Children allows users to roll the walkers forward as they shift their own weight forward. It comes equipped with one-way ratchet rear wheels, to help prevent the walker from rolling backward and away from the user. This walker helps improve cadence, velocity, energy use and step and stride length.
Kaye Posture Control Walker & Kaye Posturerest Walkers
The Posture Control Walker is a child's walker designed for use by children 18 months of age through adolescence with mobility disabilities. Available in six sizes, these reverse walkers are designed to make walking less energy consuming and improve rhythm and timing. The walkers have folding anodized aluminum frames and most models are available with two wheeled front legs and two rear legs with crutch-style tips to create friction with the floor and slow walker speed, or with four wheels. The
Kaye Quad Canes (Models Qc20, Qc25, & Qc31)
The Kaye Quad Canes are designed for use by children with walking or balance disabilities.These height adjustable canes have an offset base with rubber-tipped feet and rotating handles to accommodate varing degrees of suppination or pronation. DIMENSIONS: Model QC20 has a 6 3/8 x 4.5 inch base and the length adjusts from 15 to 20 inches. Model QC25 has a 5.5 x 8 inch base and the length adjusts from 17.5 to 24 inches. Model QC31 has a 5.5 x 8 inch base and the length adjusts from 21 to 31 inches
Kaye Scoot About (Model Sb1)
The Kay Scoot About, model SB1, is a scooter board designed for use with children and adults with lower extremity or severe physical disabilities. This four-wheeled, height-adjustable device enables children and adults to sit on the seat and propel themselves with their feet and enabling them to work on heel strike and coordinated knee flexion and extension skills. These patterns, needed for ambulation, can be developed while seated in the absence of standing balance. The height-adjustable seat
Kaye Straddle Seat (Model Ss1)
The Kaye Straddle Seat, model SS1, is designed for use by children with neurological or lower extremity disabilities. These seats aid the child in learning to generate adequate force in the extensor muscles while maintaining weight bearing and alignment, skills needed for proper standing posture and gait. The front end of the seat can be angled downward, placing more of the child's weight on the feet. This seat also aids controlling adduction and assymetry of weight bearing of the lower extremit
Kaye Supine Positioner (Model Sp2)
The Kaye Supine Positioner, model SP2, is a body positioner designed for use with children with neurological, severe physical, or visual disabilities. This unit provides a structure to enable children from one to six years of age to experience visually-directed play in the supine position, encouraging reaching, postural stability of the head and shoulder girdle, visual convergence, visual scanning, and visual attention. The unit consists an adjustable washabel nylon hammock support for the head
Kaye T-Seats (Models Ts-S & Ts-L)
The Kaye T-Seats are adjustable wooden chairs designed for use by children with lower extremity or neurological disabilities. These height-adjustable benches are designed for use with Kaye T-Tables (see separate entry) feature tilt capability and vinyl-covered padded seating surfaces. The benches are also useful for learning to move from one level to another or for progressing from floor sitting to bench sitting or from side sitting to upright kneeling, or from sitting to standing. The benches
Kaye T-Tables (Models Tt-1 & Tt-2)
The Kaye T-Tables are tilt top tables designed for use with children with neurological or fine motor disabilities. Designed to be used in conjunction with Kaye Adjustable Benches, T-Seats, or Straddle Seats, these height-adjustable wooden tables have tilt tops equipped with tow large wooden clamps to properly psition books and papers and a removable wooden ledge to keep items from sliding off the table when tilted. The table top adjusts from horizontal to 90 degrees. Model TT-2 accommodates chil
Kaye Walk-In-Place
The Kaye Walk-In-Place is a lower extemity exercise machine designed for use by children from two to twelve years of age with lower extremity, walking, or neurological disabilities. This unit can be used for fitness and conditioning, as well as for development of ambulation and post-operative strengthening. The device requires the user to stand upright and to bear weight and uses the pattern of walking for exercise. Reciprocally-lonked footplates to assist weight shift onto the weight-bearing li
Kaye Wide Posture Control Walkers (Models R2B, R3B, R4B, R2Br, R3Br, R4Br, R2Bs, R3Bs, & R4Bs)
The KAYE Wide Posture Control Walker is a child's adjustable walker designed for use by children who wear hip-knee-ankle-foot orthoses and require additional width and deph inside the walker frame. The walkers are available with 2 wheels (models R2B, R3B, and R4B), 4 fixed wheels (models R2BF, R3BR,and R4BR), and 4 wheels with front swivel wheels (models R2BS, R3BS, and R4BS). The walkers fold for transportation. OPTIONS: Options include one-way roller-bearing wheels, forearm supports, a pelvi
KayserBetten Ida Bed
KayserBetten Ida Bed is an enclosed medical beds for children and adults. A versatile bed, ideal for the patient who is non-ambulatory and needs a secure safe bed to sleep in and receive care. The safety rail height stays consistent when the bed is raised and lowered. The height can be adjusted for easy access and cleaning under the bed. Available in full electric, semi electric, and manual?? options.
Keen Navigator Underarm Crutch
The Keen Navigator Underarm Crutch is an axillary crutch designed for use by individuals with walking, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or amputation. Thes crutches feature shock-absorbing technology with a solid core polymer shock system. Other features include a contoured underarm support, a micro-adjustable handle with 360-degree rotation with unlimited vertical adjustment and an ergonomic hand grip, and a Keen Adventure tip (see also separate entries)that flexes 30 degrees for incre
Keep Quiet
Keep Quiet is a sign language training game designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. Players ages seven through adult throw wodden cubes depicting the sign language alphabet and race the timer to form words in sign. The game includes wooden cubes, a dice cup, a sand timer, and instructions.
Keep Quiet Reword
Keep Quiet Reword is a sign language training game designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. Players ages seven through adult use the 60 plastic-coated cards, which show the hand positions for the sign language alphabet on one side and alphabet letters on the other, to create words of four or five letters. This game is playable five different ways and can involve from one to six players.
Keep-It-Up
Keep-It-Up is a soft, cushy grip that is designed to help infants hold a bottle while preventing tipping and leaking. It can be used by infants with weak arm and grasping strength while working on holding their bottles during feedings. Keep-It-Up expands to fit most bottles.
Kennedy Handi-Math Program
The Kennedy Handi-Math Program provides children with multiple disabilities with a computer-based developmental math curriculum, encompassing skills from counting through simple division. It turns the computer screen into a flexible work space for students who are unable to utilize a pencil and paper due to physical/motor limitations. It enables the student to direct cursor movements, top-to-bottom and left- to-right, as they compute problems which require regrouping. This provides the student w
Kennedy Spillproof Cup (K-Cup)
The Kennedy Spillproof Cup (K-Cup) is a cup with a lid and large handle designed for use by individuals who have difficulty holding standard drinking glasses. The lightweight plastic cup features a large inverted L-shaped handle for right- or left-handed use and a screw-on lid with a hole for disposable straws. The dishwasher-safe and autoclavable cup can be used in a reclining position, holds seven ounces of warm or cold liquid, and accepts any standard straw. COLOR: Natural or light blue.
Kenneth Jernigan Tactile Map
The Kenneth Jernigan Tactile Map is a tactile relief map of the United States designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The map shows all 50 states and their capitals, along with major rivers and mountain chains. The states are removable pieces. Instructions in print and Braille are included.
Kettrike Happy Navigator
Happy Navigator from Kettrike is a child's tricycle designed for use by children with disabilities. This is an adapted version of a standard tricycle with a push bar, AM-9 pedal plates, and a seat belt. It has an adjustable steel step-through frame with multiple telescoping frame settings. The handlebars can be locked into place to allow a parent to steer with the push bar. Auto-Freewheel allows children to rest their feet on the pedals while parents guide them. Other features include Safety-Tra
Key Largo
Key Largo is a modified keyboard designed for use by indivisuals with upper extremity or cognitive disabilities. This membrane keyboard can be set up with as few as two keys for simple choice making or it can be set up with a full 128-key latout for maximum functionality. The flexibility of the keyboard enables the user to have his or her own specific number of keys, keyboard configuration, specific letters, and specific pictures and/or speech feedback for communication and learning needs. Using
Key Words: Special Needs Version
Key Words: Special Needs Version is a typing instruction program designed to introduce and enhance keyboarding skills for children with developmental or physical disabilities. Key Words teaches students to learn to type using fun phrases, written by a children's poet. Exercises replicate patterns that occur most often and naturally, using simplified letter and word patterns in small passages. Short activities, a scrolling interface and fun language, and color graphics hold students' attention. T
Keyguard For Computer Laptops
The Keyguard for Computer Laptops is designed for use by children and adults with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. The durable break-resistant acrylic keyguard features smoothly finished keyholes aligned with each key and is available with or without a removable cover for the touchpad to limit accidental mouse access.
Keyguard For Dana / Neo
The Keyguard for Dana/Neo is a keyguard designed for use by individuals with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or cerebral palsy. This unit fits the keyboard of the Dana or Neo word processor (see entries) from Renaissance Learning, Inc., and allows students to rest their hands and helps prevent unwanted key presses.
Keyguards For Augmentative Communication Devices
The Keyguards for Augmentative Communication Devices are a communication device accessory designed for use by individuals who have communication disabilities and fine motor or other upper extremity disabilities. Made of clear acrylic, these guards are available for a variety of communication devices and can include such features as a removable window and multi-shaped key holes.
Keyguards For Computer Keyboards
Keyguards for Computer Keyboards are designed for use by children and adults with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. The durable break-resistant acrylic keyguards are available for IBM and Macintosh computers and feature smoothly finished holes aligned with each key. Keyguards mount with Dual Lock (see separate entry) or Velcro and eliminate unwanted keystrokes. DIMENSIONS: The acrylic is 0.25 inch thick.
Keyguards For Popular Software And Adaptive Keyboards
Keyguards for Popular Software and Adaptive Keyboards are designed for use by children with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. Available for adaptive keyboards such as Intellikeys and the Discover:Board (see separate entries) and software access packages as Bailey's Book House, Millie's Math House, Sammy's Science House, Thinkin' Things Collection I, and Living Books (see separate entries), the keyguards are made of clear acrylic and enable users to avoid unintentional keystrokes
Kid Classics Pegged Puzzles
The Kids Classics Pegged Puzzles are large knobbed puzzles designed for use by children with upper extremity fine motor disabilities. These wooden puzzles have large pieces with raised edges and a center pegs. These puzzles have five to nine pieces and are available in a variety of familiar themes, including Madeline and Thomas the Tank Engine. Other topics include Animal Tracks, Crawly Creatures, Flying High, International Homes, Rain Forest, Shapes, Dinosaurs, Vehicles, Mommies & Babies (a
Kid K'nex Classroom Set (Model 78690)
Kid K'NEX Classroom Set, model 78690, is a toy designed for use by children with with varying manipulative skills. Big, soft, chunky pieces can be used by children to build 22 models from 1:1 correspondence cards, or they can create their own creatures using the 267 parts, including 12 eyes, 6 feet, and 6 ears/wings. Young hands can build in any direction due to the flexibility of the system. The pieces have vibrant colors and component designs that appeal to both girls and boys. The set include
Kid K'nex Early Learning Activity Set (Model 78950)
The Kid K’NEX Early Learning Activity Set, model 78950, is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with varying manipulative skills. The set includes enough big, soft, chunky pieces for 30 students. The included activities incorporate listening skills, following directions, art, creative play, mathematics and science. In conjunction with the reading of Eric Carle’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, or another book about caterpillars, students build models using the full co
Kid Kart Tlc
The Kid Kart TLC is a stroller designed for use with children with severe physical or mobility disabilities. FRAME: The lightweight folding frame is 26.5 inches wide and is equipped with a height-adjustable padded push handle and a removable storage pack. The frame is available in a choice of black, yellow, or dusty plum. Options include transit tie downs and recline. SEAT: The seat shell can be positioned facing front or facing the rear and includes a tilt-in-space range of zero to 30 degrees.
Kid Kart Xpress
The Kid Kart Xpress is a stroller designed for use with children with severe physical or mobility disabilities. FRAME: The lightweight folding frame is 24 inches wide and is equipped with a height-adjustable padded push handle, transit tie downs, and an under seat fabric storage compartment. Folded dimensions are 24 x 28 x 20 inches. The frame is available in a choice of black, pink, purple, or teal. Options include a ventilator system, a ventilator base only, and recline. SEAT: The seat shell c
Kid Keys
Kid Keys is a voice output program designed to introduce and enhance keyboarding and reading skills for students with developmental and physical disabilities. Three activities combine voice, music, graphics, animation and sound to help students progress from learning key positions to typing smoothly and accurately. Students develop letter and word recognition, learn letters and words through the use of speech technology, and develop sequencing skills while taking the first steps in computer lite
Kid Pix
Kid Pix is a drawing program designed with Ke:nx Easy Overlays in order to provide access for children with physical disabilities who are unable to use a computer keyboard or a mouse. The program features a scanning, speaking highlighter, talking keys and is designed with colorful graphics. OPTIONS: MAC school version and Easy Overlays for alternate keyboard are available.
Kid Pix 2 / Kid Pix Studio
Kid Pix 2 and Kid Pix Studio are drawing programs designed to create multimedia presentations and animated artwork for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. Students can use the TouchWindow (see separate entry) to access this program which includes a talking alphabet, colorful rubber stamps that can be customized and resized, and a palette of Wacky Brushes. Slide Shows are easy to create, so children of all ages and levels can create multimedia reports, animations with sound effec
Kid Works 2
Kid Works 2 is a reading tutorial program designed to teach children to write and illustrate their own story for individuals with a developmental or physical disability. This program combines a word processor and picture dictionary with paint tools, rubber stamps, and icons that allow students to express themselves through words and pictures as they write original stories. A simple click of the mouse changes words into pictures and pictures into words. The Story illustrator lets the students "pa
Kid's Typing
Kid's Typing is a typing instruction program designed to instruct students in proper typing skills for children with developmental or physical disabilities. Spooky, the ghost, guides students through the program and creates new lessons based on students' accuracy and speed. He starts with simple exercises that teach the locations of the keys and advances students through exercises and games that concentrate on problem areas. The faster students type, the more fun Spooky creates, keeping accuracy
Kidacess Eye-Cons
KidAccess Eye-Cons are symbolic language pictures designed for use with children with cognitive, learning, or communication disabilities. Available in pre-packaged or custom sticker sets, in pre-packaged or custom laminated card sets, in pre-packaged or custom kitchen magnet sets, or on CD-ROM, Eye-Cons provide colorful realistic images with or without the corresponding word or phrase for use with communication boards or books, to create a child's personal or school-day calendar, to teach routin
Kiddesk
KidDesk is a desktop program designed with interactive desk accessories for children who have a developmental or physical disability. It is a hard disk security program that allows students to individualize their desktops and launch their own programs without being to able to access system functions that are off limits. An adult code is necessary to reach the hard disk and system functions. Features include six themes for personalization, a Talking Clock, Printable Calendar, Working Calculator,
Kiddieklock
The KiddieKlock is a teaching clock designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. This clock is designed to help children to learn to tell time and to understand and talk about the concepts of minitues before and after the hour. This durable plastic clock features bright graphics, with standard face markings (one through 12) and marking for each minute in between. The face also is divided to illustrate and label minutes before and minutes after the hour. COLOR: White with multi-col
Kiddo
Kiddo is a sleeping system designed for children with health and mobility disabilities. It offers removable metal grids or wood slats as well as a 4-part rolling mattress platform. There is an electrically operated backrest that can be adjusted from 0-80 degrees. In addition there is an electrically operated knee break and a handset with a locking device. The Kiddo is equipped with 2 IV (intravenous) pole supports at the headboard.
Kidlite Barrel (Model 1050)
The Kidlite Barrel, model 1050, is a balance barrel designed to provide body rotation and develop balance and coordination for individuals with a physical disability. It can also be used to supinate clients. The barrel is lined with vinyl and foam and covered on the outside with soft carpet and padded foam edges around the rim. DIMENSIONS: 25 inches long x 21 inches in diameter. CAPACITY: Working load is 250 pounds. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Kids Handcycle By Palmer
The Kids Handcycle by Palmer is a three-wheeled, hand propelled cycle designed for use by children with spinal cord injury, arthritis, or mobility, balance, or neurological disabilities. Features include ease of entry/exit, a low center of gravity, a choice of in-line or opposed cranking, coaster brake, parking brake, foot bar with toe and heel straps, adjustable seat with seat belt, mag wheels, front fender, and a large rear basket. OPTIONS: Vertical handgrips. DIMENSIONS (WxLxH): 27 x 57 x 30
Kidsball
The KidsBall is a track ball designed for use by children and adults with fine motor disabilities. This device has a very large ball and the right and left mouse buttons are located behind the track ball to aid in eliminating unwanted mouse clicks. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers with serial connection.
Kidspiration
Kidspiration is a word processor program and writing skills training system designed for use by children with learning disabilities and others who learn better visually. It uses principles of visual learning to help students in kindergarten through the 5th grade to see, organize, and develop their ideas. It helps young readers and writers build confidence in organizing information, understanding concepts, and expressing their thoughts. It is similar to Inspiration (see separate entry) but design
Kidstand Prone Stander
The Kidstand Prone Stand is an adjustable prone stander with positioning components. The components a chest board, pelvic board, chest strap, fanny strap, trunk pads, hip pads, independently adjustable footboards, contoured adjustable knee pads, and a Lexan tray. Chin rest and shoulder protraction pads for the tray are also available. The unit is free standing, with 4 locking casters. The stand has a metal frame with red epoxy powdercoat finish and black vinyl upholstery. DIMENSIONS: Two sizes:
Kidster Chair
The Kidster chair is an individual wheelchair seating system designed for children from 2 to 12 years, or any individuals who fit into the seat sizes offered. The seat is certified as a child safety car seat when removed from the frame, and is designed for use as a positioner, self-mobile unit, recliner, floor sitter, and stroller. FRAME: The frame is made of steel and is coated with baked on nylon. The frame comes in black, blue or red. SEAT: A rigid seat with 2 inches of regular polyurethane s
Kidz Pediatric Security System
Kidz Pediatric Security System is designed for use by guardians and caregivers watching over young children to keep them safe. It has the capabilities of the Cuddles infant protection and ResidentGuard wander management systems. This ensures the safety and security of pediatric patients. Built on the advanced RFID technology platform, this is designed to help guard against abduction and patient elopement while also providing the comfort and freedom.
Kikaflik
KikaFlik is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children and adults with neurological, balance, or motor disabilities. The toy consists of a lever-type board with a pivot positioned at one-third of its length. It used with a stamping down action on the short end, which causes the board to flex. When the long end flexes upward, a soft ball dropped in the center timing channel springs into the air. The user then catches, kicks, or heads the ball or strikes it with a bat or racque
Kimba Neo with Leckey Mygo Seating
Kimba Neo with Leckey Mygo Seating is a stroller and pediatric mobility system designed for use by children with limited upper and lower extremity strength and coordination. The Mygo seating and the Kimba Neo Mobility base are one unit. This mobility base is designed for indoor/outdoor usage, and features a more rugged base than most primarily indoor bases. The seating by Leckey, called Mygo, can be used with other bases and is adjustable.
Kimba Pediatric Tilt-In-Space Mobility System
The Kimba Pediatric Tilt-in-Space Mobility System is a child's tilt-in-space wheelchair or stroller designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities. FRAME: Available in Size I (small/medium base) or Size II (large base). The frame color is silver - metallic. The chair ncludes an integrated shock absorption system, adjustable to the childÆs weight. Other features include a sun canopy with attendant window, height-adjustable handlebars, trigger-activated
Kinderboard (Model Kb)
KinderBoard is a large key, large print keyboard designed for use by children with motor skill disabilities. This keyboard has oversized keys color-coded to teach by character set. The keys are color-coded by consonants, vowels, numbers, and punctuation marks to help pre-school children learn character sets. The keyboard also has two USB 2.0 side ports and oval function (F) keys. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible personal computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows
Kindertools Baby's First Toothbrush & Kindertools Toddler's Toothbrush
The Kindertools Baby's First Toothbrush and the Kindertools Toddler's Toothbrush are toothbrushes designed for use by young children with limited grasping ability. The triangular Baby brush is intended for use on the first teeth and features short bristles affixed directly to the plastic handle with no stem. The handle has two triangular openings into which the child's fingers slip. The user may also wrap his or her hand around the handle. The Toddler brush is similar to the Baby brush, but the
Kindertools Gripperscrubber Nail Brush
The GripperScrubber is a nailbrush designed for use by children with limited grasping ability. The brush features short scrubbing bristles and a plastic handle with two triangular openings into which the child's fingers slip. The user may also wrap his or her hand around the handle. A bar of bubblegum-scented anti-bacterial soap is included with this brush. COLOR: Assorted.
Kindertools Spoon And Fork
The Kindertools Spoon and Fork are a child spoon and fork designed for use by children with limited grasping ability. The plastic spoon and fork each feature the Kindertools handle with two triangular openings into which the child's fingers slip. The user may also wrap his or her hand around the handle. COLOR: Assorted.
Kindertools Toolbox
The Kindertools Toolbox is a gift collection of a set of children's toothbrushes, a nail brush, a child's fork and spoon set, a crayon holder, and a paintbrush holder designed to enable children with limited grasping ability to perform hygiene, feeding, and recreational art activities. The set, packaged in a carrying case, includes a Kindertools Baby's First Toothbrush, a Kindertools Toddler's Toothbrush, a GripperScrubber Nailbrush and bubblegum-scented soap, a Kindertools Safety Spoon and Fork
Kitten Cards
Kitten Cards are a training system for matching/sorting/ assembly designed for use with children with cognitive or perceptual disabilities. On each corner of each card one quarter of a kitten (head, tail, front legs, or back legs) is represented, each in a different color. Players match the parts and colors to create a complete image. The setincludes rules for several games of varying levels of difficulty.
Kiwi Bath Chair
The Kiwi Bath Chair is a bath seat designed for use with children with mobility disabilities. This unit features a hand-operated mechanism to raise and lower the seat for positioning during bathing and transfers. A lever enables the unit be secured in the tub without permanent fixtures and it can be removed as needed. The unit features a mesh seat with positioning straps. DIMENSIONS: The unit fits children measuring 27 inches from the bottom of the buttocks to the mid-ear. When removed from the
Kleer Activity Ball (Model W8401)
The Kleer Activity Ball is a textured ball designed for use by individuals with visual, neurological, or gross motor disabilities. This lightweight, transparent PVC-plastic ball has a textured surface for ease in catching and it is filled with small colored balls to create sound and interest when the ball is thrown or rolled. DIMENSIONS: 20 inches in diameter.
Knee Saver With Calf Straps (Model 62161)
The Knee Saver with Calf Straps, model 62161, is a set of knee pads designed for use by individuals with knee pain. These lightweight contoured foam pads provide gentle support between the calf and thigh to take excessive strain off the knee joint. SIZES: Adult and youth. COLOR: Black.
Kneed-It & Kneed-It Xm
Kneed-It and Kneed-It XM are knee orthoses designed for wear by individuals with lower extremity injuries or disabilities. Intended for those with chondromalacia, patella subluxation, or arthritis, both models feature a band with neoprene-lined wings to gently absorb force at the knee and exert concentrated compression across the soft tissue in front of the knee. They can be worn on the right or left knee. Kneed-It XM has magnets as well. SIZES: One size fits most.
Kneetogs
Kneetogs are knee pads designed to protect infants and young children from bumps and bruises from falls or crawling. Kneetogs may be worn on the knees or elbows and feature Sentinal Microcell pads. This closed-cell foam is designed to provide greater shock absorbtion than traditional padding. The hypoallergenic pads are covered in durable, abrasion-resistant nylon. The pads are held in place with stretchy lycra knit bands that do not bind or irritate the skin. SIZES: Available in four sizes to f
Knit Kick Back Shorts Suit (Models 410, 411 & 412)
The Knit Kick Back Shorts Suit, models 410, 411 and 412, is a child’s jumper designed for use by children with incontinence or who have difficulty dressing. It is available in two styles: a pullover with leg snaps or with a back zipper and no leg snaps. This suit is made of a 65% cotton-35% polyester interlock knit that stretches 4 inches in width and 1.5 inches in length and returns to original shape. It has short sleeves and short legs and can also serve as nightwear. The pullover style with l
Knobbed Farm Puzzle
The Knobbed Farm Puzzle is a large knobbed puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This wooden puzzle features a durable white laminate background with recessed cutouts with pictures to match the knobbed puzzle pieces. The puzzle depicts a chicken, a cow, a sheep, and a tractor. DIMENSIONS: 6.5 x 6.5 inches.
Knobbed Fruit Puzzle
The Knobbed Fruit Puzzle is a large knobbed puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This wooden puzzle features a durable white laminate background with recessed cutouts with pictures to match the knobbed puzzle pieces. The puzzle depicts a pear, an apple, an orange, and a banana. DIMENSIONS: 6.5 x 6.5 inches.
Knobbed Garden Puzzle
The Knobbed Garden Puzzle is a large knobbed puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This wooden puzzle features a durable white laminate background with recessed cutouts with pictures to match the knobbed puzzle pieces. The puzzle depicts a trowel, a watering can, a snail, and a flower. DIMENSIONS: 6.5 x 6.5 inches.
Knobbed Toy Puzzle
The Knobbed Toy Puzzle is a large knobbed puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This wooden puzzle features a durable white laminate background with recessed cutouts with pictures to match the knobbed puzzle pieces. The puzzle depicts a bear, a ball, a kite, and a train engine. DIMENSIONS: 6.5 x 6.5 inches.
Knockout And Reveal
Knockout and Reveal is a visual training activitiy designed for use by children with cognitive, developmental, or visual disabilities. Accessible by mouse or touch screen, Knockout allows users to assemble or knockout pictures piece by piece. Reveal enables users to uncover pictures in amusing ways. An extensive library of pictures is included with the program and aditional pictures can be added for customization. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Penti
Koala Corner Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide seating and positioning for a child with microcephaly, epilepsy, and developmental disabilities. Made to dimensions specified by a therapist, this unit includes a chair with a footrest and a table that enable the child to be seated in a posturally and functionally correct position for learning, eating and playing. Made of plywood, the unit has a pedestal seat with a winged back for shoulder protraction. The seat and back panels are equipped with fabric-cove
Koala Miniflex
The Koala Miniflex is a powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 28-32 x 22 inches. Minimum turning radius is 36 inches. The Koala Miniflex has a ground clearance of 2.5 inches and independent suspension. The base frame is available in xtreme yellow or chili pepper red. An optional front bumper is available. CONTROLS: Right- or left-hand mounted joystick with Pilot+ Series programmable electro
Komfo Active Footwear (Model K032)
Komfo Active Footwear, model K032 is an orthopedic shoe designed for children with walking disabilities or cerebral palsy. Designed to meet the needs of children with infantile cerebral palsy, this athletic styled shoe has high lacing up to the tip of the shoe for proper positioning of the toe and foot. The shoe can be used in place of conventional braces. Features include high MPD stiffener, and a solid step joint support that is aided by the additional lacing. Other features include a hidden T
Komfo Active Footwear (Model K034)
The Komfo Active Footwear is an orthopedic boot designed for use by children with walking disabilities. This boot is designed to meet the needs of children affected by Infantile Cerebral Palsy and can be used instead of braces. The boot features high uppers extending far above the ankle, extended shoe lacing up to the tip of the shoe enabling proper positioning of the toe and foot, and back counter reinforcements extended in length on both sides. Other features include tightening straps that fa
Komfo Active Footwear (Model K045)
The Komfo Active Footwear, model K045, is an orthopedic sandal designed for use by children with infantile cerebral palsy or other walking disabilities. This sandal has high uppers extending far above the ankle for improving balance and stability and is fastened with Velcro straps. The sandal also features special back counter reinforcements that are extended on both sides. SIZE: 24 to 38 inches. COLOR: Blue suede.
Kool Krutch Cuff Pads
The Kool Krutch Cuff Pads are forearm cuff pads designed for use with pediatric forearm crutches. The washable pads attach with Velcro. DIMENSIONS: Models are available to fit cuffs 1.75, 2, 2.25, 2.5, or 2.75 inches in diameter. COLOR: Multi-color pattern on a blue background or solid navy.
Kool-Stride Special Use Stroller
The Kool-Stride Special Use Stroller is a heavy-duty stroller designed for use by children and adults with lower extremity disabilities, mobility disabilities, or neurological disabilities. FRAME (HxLxW): The folding stroller is 39.5 x 54 x 29 inches in use and 7 x 41 x 21 inches when folded. SEAT: Zip Back Reclining Seat. WHEELS: 16-inch wheels in front; 20-inch wheels in rear. OPTIONS: Optional accessories include a Wind/Rain Cover; a mesh Bug Screen and Shade Cover; a tire pump that clips ont
KoolBoots
KoolBoots are washable, customizable boots designed for individuals who use wheelchairs. They feature a full back zipper from the top of the boot to the ankle and two adjustable toggles (one at the top and one at the ankle) to help ensure that the boots stay on. The exterior is constructed of commander fabric, a water-resistant, breathable fabric made of 65 percent polyester and 35 percent cotton. The interior is lined with a quilted nylon fabric, and the soles are made of non-slip grip fabric.
Koolway Sports Koolkape
The Koolway Sports KoolKape is a cape designed for use by edults or children who use wheelchairs. Features include a hood; a Security pouch pocket; and an adjustable toggle on each sleeve to adjust the sleeve's length. The outside of the cape is water resistant, breathable Commander fabric, made from 100 percent polyester microfiber with a wicking finish and 3M Scotchgard. The inside is quick-dry, 65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton fabric. The cape is machine washable (cool setting) and dry
Koosh Ball
The Koosh Ball is a textured ball designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or neurological disabilities. These thick, soft balls are composed of springy tentacles to provide a variety of tactile and eye hand coordination experiences. DIMENSIONS: 3.5 inches in diameter. COLORS: Assorted.
Koosh Switch (Model 883)
The Koosh Switch, model 883, is a touch switch designed for use by children with physical, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. Touching the soft rubber loops of the Koosh Ball activates lights, music, and vibration. The unit also acts as a single switch when a switch-adapted device is connected (not included). When used as a switch, the lights and music are deactivated. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x 8.5 x 5.25 inches.
Krazy Drinking Straws
Krazy Drinking Straws are designed for use by children with oral motor disabilities. Available in sets of four heart straws or four happy straws (each set sold separately), these plastic straws are molded with the shape integral to the straw to encourage use and aid in developing oral motor control. OPTIONS: A set of eight connector straws is available.
Krinkles Family Set
The Krinkles Family Set is a tactile building blocks set designed for use by children with fine motor, cognitive, and visual disabilities. These plastic blocks have "bristles" on every surface, enabling them to be connected in any position by lightly pressing them together. This 85-piece set includes four family-member characters, a dog, and a plastic carrying case.
Kurzweil 3000 For Windows
Kurzweil 3000 for Windows is an optical character recognition (OCR) and test program with voice output designed for use by individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This OCR software scans documents and reads scanned or electronic text aloud using synthetic speech. Documents are shown on screen with words highlighted as they are spoken. This combined auditory and visual presentation of information helps increase reading accuracy, speed, and comprehension for struggling readers.
Lace & Link (Models Lr-2318, Lr-231, & Lr-2320)
Lace & Link is a tactile alphabet puzzle designed to encourage sequencing knowledge while teaching matching and sorting for individuals who have physical, visual or cognitive disabilities. The crepe rubber letters with frames link only to the next succeeding letter, or uppercase to lowercase of the same letter. The washable letters can also be placed on the floor, as a jumping or stepping game. The textured, hole-punched letters can be recognized by feel, or laced to reinforce letter shapes.
Lacing Apple Tree
The Lacing Apple Tree is an eye hand cordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. The surface of the branch/leaves area of the wooden tree is covered with holes through which children can thread the included laces to create designs and patterns. DIMENSIONS: 4.75 x 4.75 x 6.75 inches. COLOR: Natural trunk with green top and laces in assorted colors.
Lacing Blocks (Model Pc 8186)
The Lacing Blocks, model PC 8186, are lacing boards designed to teach lacing and threading skills to children and adults with physical, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. The set includes a base with built-up grooved brackets to hold the blocks upright and allow lacing from both sides; seven interchangeable lacing blocks; 10 laces; and two different sized double-doweled rod laces. The laces vary in thickness to correspond to hole sizes. The base is equipped with non-skid pads and provides
Lacing Fox
The Lacing Fox is an eye hand cordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. The surface of the tail of this wooden fox is covered with holes through which children can thread the included laces to create designs and patterns. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 0.5 x 2.25 inches. COLOR: Natural or red with laces in assorted colors.
Lacing Hedgehog
The Lacing Hedgehog is an eye hand cordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. The surface of this wooden animal is covered with holes through which children can thread the included laces to create designs and patterns. DIMENSIONS: 4.25 x 0.5 x 3 inches. COLOR: Natural or blue with laces in assorted colors.
Lacing Ladybug
The Lacing Ladybug is an eye hand cordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. The surface of this wooden ladybug-shaped toy is covered with holes through which children can thread the included laces to create designs and patterns. DIMENSIONS: 4.25 x 0.5 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: Natural or red with laces in assorted colors.
Lacing Puppets
Lacing Puppets are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor disabilities. Each kit includes pre-cut felt body pieces, yarn, plastic needles, and felt remnant pieces for decorating. Children sew/lace the pieces together and decorate them. The finished items can be used as hand puppets. Available kits (sold separately) include Lace-A-Pet (three animal puppets), Lace-A-Saurus (three dinosaur puppets), and Lace-A-Puppet (six people puppets).
Lacing Shapes
Lacing Shapes are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor and eye hand coordination activities. This set includes nine shiny chipboard shapes hole-punched for lacing and nine laces.
Lacing Shoe
The Lacing Shoe is a hand eye coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This high-top wooden shoe teaches lacing and tying skills and includes three wooden figures to be placed in the top of the shoe to slide down the built-in slide. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 10 x 3 x7 inches.
Lacing Shoe
The Lacing Shoe is an eye hand cordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. The surface of this wooden shoe is covered with holes through which children can thread the included laces to create designs and patterns. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 2.5 x 6 inches. COLOR: Natural with red and blue laces or red with yellow and blue laces.
Ladder Back Chair (Peto Type Chair).
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Ladder back chairs on skis for sitting on, climbing hands up to get standing or to walk behind. Lists materials needed and provides instructions and drawings for construction of a ladder backed chair built on skis, or runners, for stability. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 19-20 NARIC CAL
Lady Bug Switch (Model 729)
The Lady Bug Switch, model 729, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The slightest touch rewards the user with a choice of lights, vibration and/or music. This item has a special control which allows the user to select any or all of the rewards while activating a connected device. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 9 x 6.25 x 4 inches.
Ladybug Corner Chair
The Ladybug Corner Chair is a corner seat designed for use by children three years old and under with neurological or mobility disabilities. This chair facilitates upright sitting and head control, offers support for straight-backed sitting, and helps protract the shoulders so that arms can come forward to function in midline. The seat back adjusts forward or backward along the seat base to enable the children to sit either in a long-leg or in a conventional sitting position. In addition, the se
Ladybug Pop-Top
The Ladybug Pop-Top is a touched activated toy designed to introduce children age one year and older with cognitive or physical disabilities to cause and effect concepts. The toy is activated by lightly pressing the Ladybug’s head which sends the colorful balls bouncing with a fun popping sound. This action lasts only a short time, which motivates the child to activate the toy again and again. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 7 x 6 inches.er
Lamaaze Soft Sorter
The Lamaze Soft Sorter is an eye hand coordination and visual stimulation activity designed for use by children ages six month and above with cognitive, perceptual, vision, hearing, or neurological disabilities. The machine-washable set consists of a soft cube with openings in each surface and large, soft textured shapes. The shapes and the sorter are flexible, eliminating the need for precision in placing the shapes and the shapes can be held in a variety of grasps. The shapes each make a sound
Lamaze Clutch Cube
The Lamaze Clutch Cube is a visual stimulation activity toy designed for infants and young children with upper extremity, visual, or cognitive disabilities. This soft cube features a different black-and-white geometric pattern (dots, concentric circles, etc.) or a simple design (such as a butterfly) on a colored background. Four large, soft loop handles, each with a jingle bell inside, are attached to the cube.
Lamaze Flip-Flop Activity Blocks
Lamaze Flip-Flop Activity Blocks are a visual stimulation activity for infants with cognitive or visual disabilities. This set of four connected foam cubes can be flipped and flopped into a variety of configurations and each surface features a different pattern or design. One surface features an unbreakable mirror and another features a photo slot to allow insertion of a personal picture. DIMENSIONS: Each block is 3.5 inches square.
Lamaze Sights & Sounds Mobile
The Lamaze Sights & Sounds Mobile is a visual stimulation activity designed for infants with visual and cognitive disabilities. This musical mobile features round disks with interchangeable pattern cards to grow with the child. One set features black-and-white geometric patterns and the other includes simple, large depictions (ladybug, sun, moon, etc.) on colorful backgrounds. One card with an opening allows insertion of a personal photograph.
Lamaze Cribside Graphic Panels
Lamaze Cribside Graphic Panels are a visual stimulation activity designed for infants with visual or cognitive disabilities. This set of six soft connected panels ties to the rails of the crib. One side features six different black-and-white geometric patterns (checkerboard, triangles, large dots, etc.) and the reverse offers black and white pictures, such as a man's face), or colorful patternss and designs, such as a sunburst with a mirror in the center. These panels are machine washable.
Lamaze First Mirror
The Lamaze First Mirror is a visual stimulation activity designed for use by infants with visual or cognitive disabilities. This unit consists of a three-dimensional, triangular, cloth-covered foam wedge with a mirror on one surface. The mirror can be removed to enable the wedge to be used for positioning. COLOR: Each surface features a different black-and-white geometric pattern or solid color.
Lamaze Grip & Grab Rattle
The Grip & Grab Rattle is designed for infants with limited grasping ability. This large plastic rattle is congigures as a large ring with a cross in the center, creating lage openings for grabbing. Plastic bubbles at each end of the arms of the cross contain small balls to create the rattling sound and the bubbles divide the ring into sections. Each section is a ridged tube of a different color.
Lamaze Ladybug Wrist Rattle & Lamaze Butterfly Wrist Rattle
The Lamaze Ladybug Wrist Rattle and the Lamaze Butterflay Wrist Wrattle are designed for use by infants with upper extremity disabilities or limited grasping ability. These rattles feature a large rattling ladybug or butterfly attached to a wristband with hook-and-loop closure.
Lamaze Lullaby Ellie
The Lamaze Lullaby Ellie is a perceptual training activity designed for young chhildren with cognitive, neurological, or visual disabilities. This soft toy consists of a larger elephant holding a baby elephant in its trunk. Velcro straps attach the toy to cribs, changing tables, strollers, etc. Pulling on the larger-elephant's trunk starts a lullaby. COLOR: The large elephant is blue with pink ears, a black-and-white striped trunk, and black-and-white polka dot feet. The small elephant is purple
Lamaze Stroll & Go Hippo
The Lamaze Stroll & Go Hippo is a visual stimulation activity designed for use by infants with visual, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. Designed to attach to a stroller or to a crib, this three-section hippo has a squeaker in its nose, a soft cube mid section with a variety of patterns and a baby-safe mirror, and a round back section that crinkles when squeezed. Between the center and rear section is a colorful, spinning rattle. Jingle bells are in the hippo's feet. COLOR: The hippo'
Language Builder Occupation Picture Cards
The Language Builder Occupation Picture Cards are symbolic language pictures designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. This set of 115 functional photo cards shows 61 up-to-date occupational images using both men and women. In addition to assisting with communication, the cards can be used to teach occupational labels, community helpers, gender labels, pronouns, and storytelling. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 3 x 5 inches.
Language Builder Picture Cards
Language Builder Picture Cards is a photo card set designed to teach basic language skills to children with developmental and communication disabilities. The set focuses on such concepts as receptive language, expressive language, matching identical items, and sorting. These cards can also be used to teach advanced concepts such as adjectives, function, and storytelling. Each 350-card set includes photographic picture cards in six categories (animals, foods, vehicles, clothing, furniture, and to
Language Facilitator Device (Models 3057 & 3058)
The Language Facilitator Device is a speech teaching device designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. Model 3057 is a four-message communicator with up to 30 seconds of time in each square for a total of 120 seconds of recording time. Model 3058 has 12 levels with six seconds of recording time per message, for a total of 300 seconds. To use, users select a message or sound to hear, and then watch themselves pronounce the word or sounds in the mirror while lights
Language Master (Portable, Desktop, And Deluxe Desktop Models)
The Language Master is a language tutorial program designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. These audio card readers are designed to allow students to work at their own pace to acquire reading and language skills through interactive learning. These devices use pre-recorded audio cards with magnetic tape along the bottom edge or those created by the teacher. Students listen to the cards, look at the corresponding pictures, and record their responses on the
Languagelinks: Syntax Assessment And Intervention
LanguageLinks is a language tutorial and assessment evaluation test designed for use with children in grades Kindergarten through eight with autism, developmental disabilities, language-learning disabilities, low vision, or hearing disabilities. This program offers a comprehensive, research-based approach to syntax assessment and intervention. It is a six-level series which takes children from the early two-word stage through mastery of more than 75 grammatical forms. LanguageLinks features Opti
Laptop Activity Center
The Laptop Activity Center is an easel and activity board designed to enable children with a variety of disabilities to engage in play activities while in bed or from a wheelchair or while on the floor in a floor sitter or corner chair. The unit features an easel-style frame with four interchangeable play options: a bead and wire maze; a magnetic board with magnetic letters, a clipboard; and a grid with snap-on building blocks. The birch frame has slots to enable the play surfaces to be easily c
Large Abacus (Model 1-03170-00)
The Large Abacus, model 1-03170-00, is an abacus designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision and fine motor disabilities. It is a 13-rod soroban abacus with large beads that can be used by those who lack fine motor skills. Both frame and beads are made of high impact plastic. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The frame measures 8.25 by 4.5 inches. Beads are approximately 7/15 inch in diameter.
Large Animal Markers
The Large Animal Markers are easy grasp marker pens designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. These markers are washable and easy to hold and the animal heads serve as the caps. The round bodies and tapered shape are useful for opening the web space of the hand and using the palmar arches. These markers are available in a farm animal set, a dinosaur set, and a jungle set. Each set includes six markers.
Large Balance Square
The Large Balance Square is a balance training device designed for use with individuals with balance or neurological disabilities. This device can be used for balance activities while sitting, kneeling, or standing. Designed so that fingers cannot be pinched while rocking, the device is made of birch plywood with a screened, no-slip finished top. DIMENSIONS(HxLxW): 5 x 18 x 18 inches. COLOR: Natural wood.
Large Farm Jumbo Knob Puzzle
The Large Farm Jumbo Knob Puzzle is a large knobbed, wood puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor, grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. Seven farm animals and a farmer stand out against a big barn. The extra-thick wooden puzzle includes eight pieces with jumbo wooden knobs for easy grasping. Full-color, matching pictures appear underneath each piece. This puzzle encourages eye-hand, fine motor, and visual perception skills. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 15,5 x 12 x 1.5 inch
Large Floor Tiles
The Large Floor Tiles are large geometric shapes designed for use by individuals with mobility, neurological, and balance disabilities. These washable soft, interlocking tiles can be used for a variety of visual/perceptual and perceptual/cognitive disabilities. These tiles are available in a set of five plain and five puzzle tiles, a set of lowercase letters with removable centers, and a set of uppercase letters with removable centers. DIMENSIONS: Each tile is 12 x 12 inches.
Large Keys Keyboard - Bigkeys Lx In White
The Large Keys Keyboard - BigKeys LX in White is a modified computer keyboard designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision. This standard-size keyboard features 1-inch-square keys and the complete 97-character keyset with large keys and bold keytop labels. Key order can be configured as standard QWERTY or ABC order. The "No Run-On" feature sends only one keystroke to the computer per key depression, preventing multiple keystrokes if the key is held dow
Large Lacing Tiles
Large Lacing Tiles are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor and eye hand coordination activities. Thes large crepe foam shapes come in a circle, a square, and a triangle with large holes around the perimeter for lacing. The large size and rubbery consistency facilitates holding. The set includes one of each shape and three laces in a resealable storage bag.
Large Moxie GT Gait Trainer
Large Rifton Activity Chair
The Large Rifton Activity Chair Standard is a positioning chair designed for children with neurological and physical disability for use in the classroom and at home. It enables children to learn functional sitting skills while they participate in activities. The Rifton Activity Chair does not require any additional tools to make adjustments. Parents and caregivers can make adjustments with the child in the chair. OPTIONS: Spring Option - This allows the child to have user-initiated movement. It
Large Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle
The Large Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle is a large knobbed, wood puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor, grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. This eight-piece puzzle teaches eight basic shapes (triangle, square, circle, oval, diamond, pentagon, octagon, and rectangle). The name of the shape is printed on each piece. The extra-thick wooden puzzle includes jumbo wooden knobs on each piece for easy grasping. Full-color, matching pictures appear underneath each piece. Thi
Large Touch Pad (Model 3Tstl)
The Large Touch Pad, model 3TSTL, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Pressing anywhere on the large top surface of this switch activates a connected switch-adapted toy or appliance. DIMENSIONS: 14 x 5.5 x 4 inches.
Laser Pc6 With Text-To-Speech Option
The Laser PC6 with Text-to-Speech Option is a portable word processor designed for use by children or adults with vision, reading, or communication disabilities. This one-piece unit features a full-sized keyboard and a liquid crystal display (LCD). The text-to-speech cartridge ($50) plugs into the expansion slot in the back of the unit; the user then plugs in the headphones (included), adjusts the volume, and selects the text-to-speech option from the main menu to hear word-processing files, the
Lateral Extension Bracket
The Lateral Extension Bracket is torso support hardware designed for individuals with neurological or severe physical disabilities or cerebral palsy. The bracket expands the range in which seating supports can be adjusted laterally. The unit is attached at the end of the adjustment slot of the existing trunk lateral brackets and provides almost 3 extra inches of width adjustment for growing children and other individuals who need extra expansion of their seating system. This bracket bolts to mo
Lateral Rocking Horse
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide balance practice for children with balance and neurological disabilities. Built of plywood, this rocker has a seat with a footrest, a front safety bar, and horse-shaped sides. The unit is mounted on lateral rockers that rotate approximately 25 degrees from vertical on either side. TITLE: Happy Seating. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 27, Number 3, October 2007: p. 9-11. PAGES: 4. (including cover).
Laugh And Learn Puppy (Model 8034)
The Laugh and Learn Puppy, model 8034, is a touch-activated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, cognitive, or severe physical disabilties. This puppy combines learning with musical play. It teaches body parts, colors, and the alphabet using fun phrases and songs that are activated by pressing the touch picture pad in front. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 13 x 9.5 x 15 inches.
Lawn Compass
DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To provide outdoor directional training for individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The device consists of two square frames, one placed horizontally through the center of the other, causing the two top boards to form an "x." The squares are attached at the top and the bottom with large diameter carriage bolts and wing nuts, which enables the unit to fold for portability. The vertical pieces are made of 2 x 4s and the horizontal pieces are made of 1 x 4s. Trian
Lazy Squirrel Standing Frame With Headrest
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted Lazy Squirrel Standing Frame with a headrest for a child with lissencephaly. Lissencephaly is a rare brain malformation that results in the child being unable to stand or hold himself upright. As a result of this condition, the child spent a lot of time sitting or lying down. The child needed a headrest to cradle his head while he stands in the frame. Two TAD volunteers worked on an adapted design based on the original La
Leaf Switch (Model 730, 730-8)
The Leaf Switch, models 730 and 730-8, is a lever switch designed to develop grasping skills for individuals with physical disabilities. It consists of a vinyl covered flexible spring, which when bent slightly in either direction will activate any adapted toy that it is hooked up to. The deflection angle should not exceed 45 degrees. It comes with the standard 0.25 inch jack and plug and can be ordered with a 1/8 inch jack and plug.
Leap Into Math Activity Set
The Leap into Math Activity Set is a math skills training system designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The set assists with early counting, sorting and matching, and addition and subtraction skills. The set includes 48 counters in the shape of frogs and 12 double-sided activity cards. Information on four species of frogs and their habitats are also included. OPTIONS: An extra set of 72 frog counters is available. COLOR: The counters come in six colors.
Leapfrog's Phonics 500
LeapFrog's Phonics 500 is an interactive educational toy designed for use by children between the ages of four and seven years of age with cognitive or learning disabilities. This talking unit teaches the alphabet, phonics, spelling, and rhyming and features six different games for one or two players. During the games two frog racers on the track on top of the unit, Mario Frogetti and A.J. Rivet, race to the finish line. Special visual effects on the unit's liquid crystal display (LCD) screen an
Leaps And Bounds - Switch Access
Leaps and Bounds - Switch Access is a switch-adapted pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children with cerebral palsy or fine motor, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. Combining the most switch friendly activities from the Leaps and Bounds series (see separate entries), this program provides scanning and step switch accessability as well as mouse and keyboard access. This program uses bright and colorful characters to stimulate the imagination of young learners and encou
Leaps And Bounds 1
Leaps and Bounds 1 is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by pre-school children with learning disabilities. Colorful characters in six text-free activities help stimulate imagination and develop pre-reading skills. Children improve hand-eye coordination as they manipulate the mouse and target items as they pop up in surprising places. Left-to-right tracking prepares children for beginning reading. Stimulating movements and sounds aid in improving auditory and visual discrimination.
Leaps And Bounds 2
Leaps and Bounds 2 is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by pre-school children with learning disabilities. Colorful characters use dancing, buble-blowing, and other antics in six text-free activities to help develop pre-reading skills. Children improve hand-eye coordination as they manipulate the mouse and target items as they pop up in surprising places. Left-to-right tracking prepares children for beginning reading. Stimulating movements and sounds aid in improving auditory and v
Leaps And Bounds 3
Leaps and Bounds 3 is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by pre-school children with learning disabilities. Colorful elephants carrying whimsical characters on their heads lead children into six activities with opportunities for experimentation, problem solving, language development, fine motor skill development, sound discrimination, and more. Children experiment with an on-screen machine to figure out how to make sausages and then squeeze them into a hungry monster's dish. The Mak
Leapstart Learning Gym
The LeapStart Learning Gym is a visual stimulation training activity designed for use by infants and children with low vision or cognitive disabilities. This two-stage gym features music, lights, foreign language sounds, and spoken words. Hands-on activities help develop fine motor skills and encourage the child to bat, reach and explore. As the baby grows, the gym transforms from infant lie-down play to sitting play. For the lie-down infant, the gym is a multi-sensory learning experience, with
Learn & Groove Animal Sounds Guitar (Model 1658)
The Learn & Groove Animal Sounds Guitar, model 1658, is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive, severe physical, or upper extremity disabilities. This bilingual (English and Spanish) learning guitar is mounted in a special angled base for easier use. The unit explores numbers and animal sounds and plays fun music and different silly sound effects. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries, DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 16.5 x 10 x 3.5 inches.
Learn Keys: Verbal Keyboard Feedback (Models D-03410-00 & D-03410-Ed)
Learn Keys: Verbal Keyboard Feedback is a voice output keystroke announcement program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software provides human speech output for a variety of keyboard types via the computer's sound card and speakers. It can speak any key name and display the name on screen, and it can do this while other programs are running. The software comes with on-line help, documentation on CD-ROM, and quick start instructions in braille and large print
Learn More About Math
Learn More About Math is a math tutorial program designed for use by children with learning disabilities or children with upper extremity disabilities and fine motor disabilities who use switch input. The program has six activities that reinforce essential early math skills and concepts. In these activities, students count to nine; count animated creatures; complete a sequence of numbers; play a memory game using numerals; practice analog and digital time telling; and practice addition and subtr
Learn More Thru Games
Learn More Thru Games is a single control switch game program library designed for use by children with learning disabilities or cognitive disabilities and children with upper extremity disabilities or fine motor disabilities who use switch input. It includes four games on one CD: Coloring Books, Jigsaw Puzzles, Memory Games, and Building Blocks. Each program includes images and sounds to which users can add. For example, teachers can turn digitized pictures of students and their surroundings in
Learn N' Dress Pooh
Learn N' Dress Pooh is an educational toy designed for use with children with cognitive and fine motor disabilities. Dressed in a colorful rain outfit, Pooh helps children learn colors as they help him identify the colors in his outfit when they sqeeze one hand. When they squeeze the other hand, children learn the basics of dressing by buttoning pockets, zipping the jacket, and tying and buckling boots. When Pooh's nose is pressed, he asks the child to count from one to ten with him.
Learn To Dress Monkey
The Learn to Dress Monkey is a dressing activity designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity, or cognitive disabilities. This plush monkey features removable socks, sneakers, a t-shirt, and denim overalls for on/off dressing practice. Dressing activities include lacing up the colorful sneakers, buttoning pockets, snapping straps, and zipping another pocket. The toy offers practice 11 different dressing skills. DIMENSIONS: 22 inches long.
Learn With Me Laptop Computer
The Learn with Me Laptop Computer is an educational toy designed for use by children ages three years of age and up with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This unit features Barbie teaching leters, animals,seasons, an numbers interactively. Features include working keys, a mouse that is used to answer yes/no and true/false questions, and positive phrases and fun melodies that reward correct responses. The screen imitates a classroom blackboard and includes Barbie sitting at a
Learn-to-Play Piano
Learn-to-Play Piano is a miniature piano designed for children ages 3 to 4 with fine motor disabilities to encourage visual, motor, and sensory skill development. This brightly painted upright piano by features 25 keys and two full octaves to give children a wide range of notes to play. It includes a songbook and a color-coded key chart.
Learning About The Neighborhood (Ln)
Learning About the Neighborhood is a personal skills tutorial program designed for use by parents and teachers working with pre-school children with mental, physical, or sensory disabilities. This series of five duplicatable books, five duplicatable CD-ROMs and five online lessons can be used by parents and teachers to instruct children to explore and understand the world around them. Available as a set, titles include: Furniture; Communication; Transportation; Clothing; and Food. A trainer’s gu
Learning Baby Tad (Model 8030)
Learning Baby Tad, model 8030, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When a connected capability switch (not included)is activated, the toy can access more than ten messages and lively songs that introduce the child to the alphabet, counting, body parts, and music movement. COLOR: Green. POWER: Uses 3 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 11 x 6 x 9.5 inches.
Learning Band Walker
The Learning Band Walker is a toy and motor planning activity designed for use by young children with walking, balance, vision, or cognitive disabilities. When the child pushes the walker, the drum in the center spins and colorful organ pipes move up and down in time to a marching band version of the "ABC" song. Switching to music mode plays a fun walk-along song that encourages walking.This walker can also be converted into a floor or table top learning center for a two-in-one learning experien
Learning Chair
The Learning Chair is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children or adults with cognitive, neurological, or emotional disabilities. Used for positioning, studying, calming, or stimulating, this beanbag-style chair is made of soft-filled heavy-duty vinyl and features an integral backrest. A built-in patented vibroacoustic speaker system provides tactile stimulation, enabling users to feel music as well as hear it for a full-body experience of sound and vibration. This devi
Learning Drum
The Learning Drum is an educational toy for teaching the alphabet and counting skills to children with cognitive or learning disabilities. As the child taps the drum, letters, numbers, and patterns flash on its top. The drum has four learning modes (ABC, 123, Interactive Song, and Follow the Beat), with three background melodies and two drum sounds. Beating the drum to music and lights stimulates the senses and develops motor skills and awareness of cause and effect. The drum has a child-size ha
Learning Lantern (Model 1463)
The Learning Lantern, model 1463, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, fine motor or severe physical disabilities. This musical lantern with a smiling face has been adapted with two switch jacks. Press one switch for sing-along songs and tunes and the other for sounds of the night. Children can enjoy seven sing-along songs, fun phrases, nature sounds and activities that help them learn about numbers, counting, animals, and day versus night. The Learning Lan
Learning Pillows
The Learning Pillows are multi sensory integration activities designed for children. They are designed for educational experiences. The Pillows have tactile patterns of various textures and materials stitched or embedded into the fabric. The patterns utilize contrasting tactile and visual qualities which highlight directionality and spatial organization. Every object on the pillow has a word label contained in a story or poem included with each pillow. These items and their specific placement on
Learning Sensations Alphaspinner
The Learning Sensations AlphaSpinner is a voice output spelling tutorial device designed for use by children age three years and up with visual, cognitive, or learning disabilities. This interactive spinner enables children to "dial up" letters, hear their phonetic sounds, hear an associated word, and more. Once the basics are mastered, children can move to the next level and learn spelling. Users can quiz themselves or simply enjoy learning letters with sounds and music.
Learning Sensations Numberspinner
The Learning Sensations NumberSpinner is a math skills game designed for use by children age three years and up with visual, cognitive, or learning disabilities. This interactive spinner incorporates three learning modes that help children recognize how numbers look and sound, learn to count, and learn number sequencing. When children are ready to progress, a button switches the learning mode to simple addition and subtraction. Music and sound add to the fun.
Learning Sensations Play With Letters Desk
Learning Sensations Play with Letters Desk is a tactile discrimination training and sensory integration activity designed for use by children with visual, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. This preschool desk incorporates touch, sight, and sound to teach the alphabet, phonics, spelling, rhyming, and introductory reading skills. It features a rectangular desktop with storage space for 26 textured and Braille-labeled letters, a carrying handle, a writing surface, dry eraser, spelling and p
Learning Skills And Study Strategies - Special Edition Revised
Learning Skills and Study Strategies - Special Edition Revised is an academic tutorial program designed for use by students with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, or cognitive disabilities. This system consists of a study skills assessment program on CD-ROM and a reproducible activity book that provides activities for teaching the skills and strategies assessed. The Assessment CD-ROM identifies instructional needs and generates a diagnostic profile, a narrative report, and an in
Learning To Tell Time
Learning to Tell Time is a time skills tutorial designed to teach children with physical or cognitive disabilities to tell time and understand time concepts. Basic Clocks requires the students to match one-hour intervals on standard anlog and digital clock faces. Advanced Clocks requires matching of half-hour intervals with digital and analog clock faces. Exploring Time includes exercises to determine whether it is a.m. or p.m. or to determine what time it is by matching the time with familiar a
Learning Wrap-Ups
Learning Wrap-Ups are alphabet and math skills games designed for use with children with fine motor, neurological, and cognitive disabilities. Each set (sold separately), includes 10 boards with notches running the length of each side. Adjacent to each notch, is a letter or number and the user draws a string from one notch to another and wraps the string around the appropriately corresponding notch to solve a problem. Sets include the alphabet, addition, subtraction, and multiplication. The alph
Learningboard
The LearningBoard is a modified keyboard designed for use by individuals with learning or cognitive disabilities. Consonants, vowels, punctuation marks, numbers, and computer function keys each have their own vivid color to help users understand their different roles in reading and language. Layout and key selection are the same as that on standard keyboards. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers with a standard P/S2 connection. COLOR: Key are color-coded for function and lett
Leather Craft Kits
The Leather Craft Kits are eye hand coordination activities designed for us eby individuals with fine motor disabilities. Each kit (sold separately) includes leather pieces pre-punched with holes for lacing, necessary metal parts, plactic lacing, and instructions. Available kits include a pen and pencil case, wrist purse, comb holder with comb, change purse, and picture frame.
Leckey Advance Bath Chair
The Leckey Advance Bath Chair is a child bath seat designed for use by children with mobility and neurological disabilities. This chair supports the child in a sitting or reclining position at a height convenient for bathing with no obstructions for the caregiver. The seat features a lightweight, stainless steel frame, adjustable legs, a removable mesh cover, articulating back and leg supports, head support, and Velcro-adjustable hip and chest belts. The chair is available in four sizes to accom
Leckey Easy Seat
The Leckey Easy Seat is a youth positioning chair designed for use with children with mobility and neurological disabilities. Designed to provide users with a variety of customized seating options, this seat allows for seat depth, leg height, armrest height, and backrest angle adjustment. Since the legs are independently height adjustable, the seat can also be tilted in space. Other features include an adjustable headrest, a height- and angle-adjustable tray with a molded rim to prevent objects
Leckey Easy Seat Positioning Chair for Pediatric Special Needs
The Leckey Easy Seat Positioning Chair is the perfect solution to accommodate the positioning and support needs of pediatric users with special needs. A high level of adjustability and a range of accessories make it a versatile and attractive seating solution that better addresses the unique needs of each user, growing with them for optimal and long-lasting support. Each seat is available in several sizes and colors to ensure a great fit and an engaging look for any setting.
Leckey Freestander
The Leckey Freestander is a standing aid designed for use by children with mobility and neurological disabilities. This stander permits vertical positioning and features an extra-wide rear frame for wheelchair transfers, four locking swivel casters, a low base board, and multi-adjustable supports to provide positioning of the chest, hips, knees, and feet. A pelvic band combined with a pelvic plate also provides additional hip support, and the footplates are independently height- and angle-adjust
Leckey Pronestander
The Leckey Pronestander is a standing aid designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. This stander permits prone positioning. Standard features include a multi-position chestplate and flexible lateral supports that allow for growth, finite positioning, and trunk control; a pelvic band that encourages mid-line symmetry and weight distribution; height- and laterally-adjustable knee blocks; curved rigid hip supports; and a height- and angle-adjustable tray with a molded rim
Leckey Shower Chair
The Leckey Shower Chair is a caster shower chair designed for use with children with physical disabilities. SEAT: Sling seat with two body straps, two body positioning wedges, and a pommel. UPHOLSTERY: Washable fabric upholstery. CASTERS: Four swivel casters. SIZES: Three sizes. DIMENSIONS (WxLxH): Size 1 is 14 x 35 x 37 inches, size 2 is 16 x 41 x 37 inches, and size 3 is 16 x 52 x 37 inches. CAPACITY: 110 pounds.
Leckey Squiggle Ess-Early Sitting System
The Leckey Squiggles Early Sitting System (ESS) is a 3-in-1 sitting system designed to provide support in sitting for children up to 4 years and 40 pounds with mobility and physical disabilities. The Leckey Squiggles ESS encourages 3 different types of sitting: 1. Dynamic Sitting – providing support to the trunk that moves with user's movements (this is a side view); 2. Long Sitting – sitting with legs out straight, often used to help stretch out the hamstring muscles on the back of the legs; an
Leckey Toilet And Shower Chair
The Leckey Toilet and Shower Chair is a caster shower commode designed for use with children with severe physical disabilities. Its wide mobile base allows it to be wheeled directly over a toilet, into a shower, or to simply stand alone as a commode. If desired, the base can also be removed and the seat mounted to any standard toilet. A removable, molded plastic tray with rimmed edges on all sides is also included. SEAT: Molded plastic seat with removable commode pail, two body positioning stra
Leckey Waistcoat
The Leckey Waistcoat is a vest restraint and torso support device designed for use by people with severe physical disabilities. This vest encourages development of proper trunk and shoulder positioning. Made of a lightweight material, the vest features two sets of adjustable vertical and horizontal straps that can be secured to the back of most chairs and seating systems with Velcro fasteners.
Lego® Switches
Lego® Switches is designed for use by children with limited upper extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, stroke and traumatic brain injury. The slightest touch on this plate switch will activate any adapted device. Children can build their own Lego scene on the compact plate play area with the included kit. Encourages your child to reach out and activate the switch. It can be used for teaching cause and effect and to encourage active play.
Leopard Treats
Leopard Treats is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. Designed for one to six players, this easy-to-understand game requires players to throw a die to determine how many spots they receive to place on their laminated leopard mats. The object is to cover the leopard with spots. Players pick up the spots, strengthening fine motor and grasping skills. The set includes six laminated mats, 180 playing pieces, and dice.
Lessonboard
The LessonBoard is a training keyboard designed for children and adults with cognitive or learning disabilities. This standard-size computer keyboard is color-coded by finger to show correct finger placement. This keyboard includes three months of free software. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, or Vista 0r MAC OS 10.1.5 or higherand a USB port (a PS/2 adapter is included for older systems). DIMENSIONS:
Let's Go Read! An Island Adventure
Let's Go Read! An Island Adventure is a vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and other cognitive disabilities and physical disabilities. This program incorporates speech recognition software to enable students to direct computer actions using their voices. They can also listen to their own voices as they read the 12 interactive books incorporated into the program. This comprehensive program for beginning readers uses both phonics and whole language concepts, off
Let's Go Shopping I: Toys And Groceries
Let's Go Shopping I is a pre-reading tutorial program, a training system for matching/sorting/assembly, and a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to teach one to four children, ages 3 to 5 years, classification skills. The players select the appropriate items that would belong in the corresponding store, either a toy store or a grocery store. Selections are made using a single switch or a TouchWindow (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple and Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQ
Let's Multiply
Let's Multiply is a braille multiplication table designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. By moving their hands vertically and horizontally over this multiplication table, children find the multiplicand, the multiplier and the product. The table shows products up to 12 x 12. Adjacent rows and columns have contrasting colors. The table includes both braille and tactile raised numbers.
Let's Start Learning!
Let's Start Learning! is an academic tutorial program designed to provide the essentials for learning for individuals with a learning disability. This program is multisubject with five different ctivities; multisensory, encouraging children's senses both on and off the computer; and multilevel with four level changes. It helps children to build preschool skills with letters, numbers, shapes, and patterns through interactive play. The audio combined with graphics and animation encourages children
Letter Factory Game
The Letter Factory Game is a board game designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities ages three and above. It has a "grow-with-me" format that makes the Letter Factory Game two games: a color and letter matching game for younger players, and for older children it turns into a race around the board to find letters by their sounds, teaching letter sound association. Crazy phonics songs, wacky Professor Quigley's voice and silly letter sounds make this a game one where no re
Letter Perfect
Letter Perfect is a language training system designed for use by children with cognitive and learning disabilities. To use the system, a clear plastic grid is placed over one of the colorful pattern cards and then letter tiles are placed on the grid to match the words underneath. The set includes 89 letter tiles, eight picture pattern cards, a blank card for customized lessons, the grid, and instructions.
Levo Kid
The LEVO Kid is a manual stand up wheelchair designed for use by children ages 18 months through 10 years of age with mobility disabilities. FRAME (WxLxH): Stand up frame in a standard choice of yellow or red. Additional colors are available as extra cost options, as are anti-tips and stroller handles. The chair is 19.3 or 21.2 x 24 x 21.6 inches. SEAT (WxHxD): 11.8 or 13.8 x 13 or 17.3 inches x 9.5 to 11.8 inches. The seat can accommodate a variety of seating systems and the seat depth is adjus
Li'l Bell Shell & Defender Helmet (Model 2230, 2231, 2232, 2233)
An activity helmet, models 2230, 2231, 2232, and 2233, is a protective light weight helmet for children and adults who have equilibrium or coordination problems. It is made of lightweight, protective materials and can help reduce the risk of injury during play or therapy session. Adjustable chin strap and velcro backed pads allow adjustable sizing. SIZES: Child and Adult small, medium and large. GUARANTEE: One full year from purchase date.
Li'l Excelerator Handcycle
The Li'l Excelerator Handcycle is a hand propelled cycle for younger riders with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Designed for children aged five to fifteen or small adults and 48 to 62 inches tall, this lightweight, three-wheeled cycle has a 7-speed hub with reverse braking, enabling the user's hands to remain on the cranks. And, with fully adjustable chain tension idler, there is no need to add or remove chain links with crank height adjustments. The cycle's upri
Liberty Crib
The Little Miss Liberty Crib is a circle bed designed to promote infant safety and provide an unrestricted view for the developing child. The crib offers easier child access to parents and eliminates the dangers of sharp corners found on standard cribs. Wood buttons are included to cover hardware. OPTIONS: Sheet set, watterproof pad, and mattress pad. DIMENSIONS: The crib is 45 inches in diameter and fits under any 8-foot ceiling. COLOR: Standard crib finishes include matte white, matte ivory, a
Libre
The Libre is a manual wheelchair designed for use by children or adults with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Lightweight frame in a choice of folding or rigid styles and long or standard configurations. Anti-tip tubes and short push handles are standard. Medium or tall push handles are available at no charge and adjustable clamps and push handle extensions are extra cost options. The frames accommodate growth and are available in a choice of frame widths from 10 to 18 inches wide in one inch incr
Libre Tilt
The Libre Tilt is a manual tilt in space wheelchair designed for use by children or adults with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Lightweight frame in a choice of folding or rigid styles and long or standard configurations. Anti-tip tubes and short push handles are standard. Medium or tall push handles are available at no charge and adjustable clamps and push handle extensions are extra cost options. The frames accommodate growth and are available in a choice of frame widths from 10 to 18 inches wi
Lifebreath Switch (Model 1062)
The LifeBreath Switch, model 1062, is a pneumatic switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and other physical disabilities. Gently blowing into the switch activates attached external devices. The switch is attached to a gooseneck with a universal clamp. This switch operates in latch, momentary, or timer mode. The timer adjusts from zero to two minutes. POWER: Uses nine-volt direct current. DIMENSIONS: The gooseneck is 19 inches long.
Lifestand Lsc
The LifeStand Compact (LSC) is a powered stand up wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This powered chair has both motorized propulsion and motorized standing. The user can move from a seated to a standing position with power assistance, and can drive the unit and move about in either a seated or standing position. FRAME (HxLxW sitting): 100 or 110 x 98 or 110 x 67 centimeters. Rigid frame with push handles
Lifestand Lse
The LifeStand LSE is a stand up wheelchair designed for use by children and adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This mobile standing frame consists of a manually propelled wheelchair with a power stand-up unit. When the chair is in standing position, the user's chest, knees, and ankles are supported in a straight line. FRAME (LxWxH sitting): 109 x 59, 63, 67 or 72 x 86, 98 or 100 centimeters. The length when standing is 104 centimeters. Anti
Light Bulb And Switch (Model 201)
The Light Bulb and Switch, model 201, is a specially adapted toy that can be used as an Activities for Daily Living trainer for individuals with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The bulb, mounted on a bright red base with 4 suction cup feet, lights when the switch is turned on.
Light Up City Bus
Light Up City Bus is designed for children with cognitive and limited coordination and strength in their upper and lower extremities as a result of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and stroke. Users can use a switch to activate the City Bus while it bumps and moves. The colorful LEDs light up and plays upbeat music.
Lighted Musical Box Plate Switch & Musical Box Plate Switch (Models 740, 740-8, 770, 770-8)
The Lighted Musical Plate Switch is a touch switch designed to teach cause and effect relationships for individuals with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The switch is a bright yellow plate , that when pressed causes tiny lights to flash in sync with sounds from a built in music box. It can be used alone or as an external switch when connected to a toy. The Music Box Plate Switch is similar but without the lights.
Lighted Musical Butterfly
The Lighted Musical Butterfly is a battery operated toy designed for use by children with cognitive or sensory disabilities. This butterfly is mounted on a colorful textured carousel. Once the child spins the vibrating carousel, he or she can listen to six soothing songs and watch the butterfly light up. This toy provides a tactile, visual and auditory experience for the child. POWER: Requires 4 AAA and 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 7 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches. COLOR: The butterfly is purple.
Lighted Peg Board.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: When this toy is used in a slightly darkened room, the three holes are lit. When a clear plastic peg is placed in one of the holes, the end appears to light up. The pegs are large and easy to hold and they slide easily into the holes. Pegboard is made of small sturdy box about 6 inches long and 4 inches wide and tall, small scrap of plexiglass sheet cut 2 inches longer than box, 12 inches of plexiglass dowel, three 1 inch sections of plastic tubing, pl
Lighted Plate Switch (Model 750, 750-8)
The Lighted Plate Switch, model 750 and 750-8, is a touch switch designed for persons with hearing and mild visual disabilities. Activation of the switch is achieved by applying light pressure on the plate. Activation is indicated when the face of the plate glows with a bright white light.
Lighted Sensory Plate Switch (Model 886)
Lighted Sensory Plate Switch, model 886, is a sensory integration activity designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. This unit has bead chains and an unbreakable plastic mirror, and when touched it provides stimulating feedback through lights, vibration, and music. The unit can also be used as an external switch without vibration, music, and lights when connected to a toy or device. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3 x 11.75 x 8.5 inches.
Lighted Signal Switch (Model 956)
The Lighted Signal Switch, model 956, is a button switch and visual stimulation activity designed for use by children with cognitive, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. When this textured signal switch is activated, a bright light shines to encourage visual attention. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxD): 4 x 6.5 inches.
Lighted Vibrating Cone (Model 6100)
The Lighted Vibrating Cone, model 6100, is a sensory integration activity and buttonswitch designed for use with children with upper extremity disabilities, cognitive, sensory, or neurological disabilities. Mounted on a conical base, touching the center of the button causes the unit to light and vibrate, providing multisensory stimulation. The unit can also activate any attached, switch-activated toy or appliance.
Lighted Vibrating Signalling Buzzer (Model 1370, 1370-8)
Lighted Vibrating Signalling Buzzer, models 1370 and 1370-8, is a switch operated toy designed to stimulate visual and auditory training for individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. This communicator informs the user of activation with a light, a buzzer, and vibration when the switch closure is made. It comes with a standard .25 inch jack or 1/8 inch jack.
Lights & Sounds Puzzle (Model W39597)
The Lights & Sounds Puzzle is a puzzle with sounds designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity, or neurological disabilities. This nine-piece handcrafted puzzle is designed to teach children aged two and older cause/effect and problem solving while reinforcing the child while playing. This colorful toy ambulance puzzle is designed to light up and sound off when the proper piece is placed on the board. DIMENSION (HxL): 9 x 12 inches.
Lightweight Scooter (Models W4597 & W4789)
The Lightweight Scooters are gym scooters are scooter boards designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. All models are intended for indoor use and have non-marring swivel wheels. Models W4789 and W4597 are made of wood and have a center hole and a vinyl bumper on all edges. DIMENSIONS: 12 x 12 inches (W4789) or 16 x 16 inches (W4597). COLOR: Natural wood.
Liko Original Sling & Liko High Back Original Sling
The Liko Original Sling and the Liko Original High Level Sling are transfer lift slings designedfor use with individuals with severe physical or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The Universal High Level sling is intended for situations in which there is difficulty achieving sufficient lifting height. Loop lengths are minimized and the sitting posture is somewhat more reclined than with the standard model. The Original Sling provides support for the entire back and has a slightly high
Link 'n' Learn Count & Measure
The Link 'N' Learn Count & Measure is a math skills training system designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. The set includes 78 links, 22 hands-on activities, and two links games. The games and activities use playful animals to help children build counting, sorting, and measuring skills. COLOR: The links come in assorted colors.
Link 'n' Learn Math Activity Card Set
The Link 'N' Learn Math Activity Card Set is a math skills training system designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The set assists with counting, sorting, patterning, and graphing activities. The set includes 102 links and 16 double-sided activity cards. OPTIONS: An extra set of 102 links is available. COLOR: The links come in six colors.
Link 'n' Spell Magnetic Letters And Numbers
Link 'N' Spell Magnetic Letters and Numbers are letters and numbers designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities or low vision. The magnetic pieces fit together and link to for letter or number patterns, words, or mathematical problems. One large letter, number, or operator is printed on each piece. Sets of 50 uppercase letters, 50 lowercase letters, and 35 numbers and operations are available. COLOR: Pieces are orange, green, red, yellow, blue, or white. The letters, numbers, and op
Lisa Pediatric Postural Mobility System (Models 3207 & 3208)
The Lisa Pediatric Postural Mobility System is a stroller designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities. FRAME (HxLxW): Model 3207 is 13 x 41 x 11 inches when folded; model 3208 is 17 x 42 x 16 inches when folded. The frame is Saturn Blue Metallic. SEAT (LxW): Model 3207 is 10, 12, or 14 x 12 inches without upholstery and model 3208 is 12, 14, or 16 x 14 inches without upholstery. Upholstery adds two inches to width. The seat width may be reduced using
Listen And Do, Levels 1 & 2
Listen and Do, Levels 1 & 2, is an auditory training activity designed for use with children with cognitive or neurological disabilities. Each set includes activities designed to enable students to work on familiar sound recognition, discrimination between sounds, and paying attention to detail. Included are six cassettes with 24 15-minute lessons, and 12 self-checking reproducible activities. Level 1 is intended for individuals with a cognitive age of five to seven years and Level 2 is des
Listen Hear!
Listen Hear! is an auditory cause and effect training program designed for use with children with cognitive or developmental disabilities. This program provides auditory stimulation by paying more than 90 sounds which can be manipulated with a variety of effects. Accessible by mouse or touch screen, the program permits sounds to be played momentarily while the mouse button is presed or in a continuous loop until stopped. Sounds can be added to the program using a microphone (not included) and th
Listen Here!
Listen Here! is an auditory stimulation activity designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, or hearing disabilities. The program provides stimulation by playing more than 90 sounds that can be manipulated with a variety of effects, including moving from the left to the right speaker or moving in and out. Sounds can be activated momentarily when the mouse button is pressed or played in a continuous loop until stopped. Custom sounds can be added using a microphone and the Windows
Listen With Your Ears
Listen with Your Ears is a pre-reading tutorial program, perceptual training activity, and perceptual training activity for persons with visual disabilities designed to teach visual and perceptual matching to children ages 3 to 5 years. The program asks 1 or 2 players to identify an object or an action by its sound. Among the twenty-four choices are snoring, laughing, cat, dog, cow, doorbell, and fire truck. The program also includes "Listen with Your Ears," an original song. COMPATIBILITY: For
Litegait Jr. (Models Jr 150 & Jr 200)
The LiteGait Junior is a suspension ambulation aid and gait trainer designed for use by larger children with lower extremity, mobility, neurological, or walking disabilities. This unit provides supported gait training for ambulatory pediatric users, and can be used to help improve gait patterns, posture, balance, muscle strength, and overall endurance levels. The unit comes with a harness that fits girths from 17 to 33 inches (model Jr 150) or 22 to 45 inches (model Jr 200). Locking straps allow
Litegait Mx (Models Lg100Mx, Lg200Mx, & Lg300Mx)
LiteGait is a suspension ambulation aid and gait trainer with powered lift designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, or walking disabilities or stroke. The unit has a power lift mechanism built into the supportive arms, which can be adjusted manually. The power lift provides up to 18 inches (models LG100MX and LG200MX) or 24 inches (model LG300MX) of lift to bring the user from sit to stand. The unit comes with an adjustable harness that fits girths from 17 to 33 inches (m
Literacy Pack
The Literacy Pack is a set of access and literacy items, including a keyboard interface, a voice output word processor program, and a spelling tutorial program, designed for use by individuals with cognitive, visual, and upper extremity disabilities. This package includes IntelliKeys and IntelliTalk (see separate entries) by IntelliTools and Spell-A-Word (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use with Macintosh computers or IBM and compatible computers equipped with Wind
Literary Braille Practice Sentences (Model Brw-Fb-Us1)
Literary Braille Practice Sentences, model BRW-FB-US1, is a braille training program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This courseware package is designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). The package contains worksheets that allow students to review and practice reading braille letters, punctuation, and contractions. The literary braille contractions are introduced sequentially, and the student is never asked to use a c
Little Mermaid
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a swimming pool floating aid for children with mobility disabilities and children who use wheelchairs. The Little Mermaid is a personal floatation device that allows children to move around in the pool independently by rotating a hand cycle. A rotary pump inside the handle pumps water up through the hole of the floor of the hose inside the tube body by using the water pressure. The water comes through the hose inside the tube body and is
Little Music Maker (Model 1443)
The Little Music Maker, model 1443, is a sensory integration activity designed to introduce children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities to the world of music. It features a square plastic base, three oversized keyboard keys, two oversized guitar strings, a large dial to select one of three different percussion sounds, and a disk that makes scratching sounds when twisted. Children can play three pre-programmed tunes or simply tap, strum, push, or pull any of the butto
Little People Animal Sounds Zoo
The Little People Animal Sounds Zoo is an educational toy designed for use by children age twelve months and up with neurological, fine motor, visual, or cognitive disabilities. This interactive playset includes chunky pieces for ease in grasping and pressing the animal footprints in the zoo habitat produces animal sounds. Children can help the zookeeper feed the polar bear, monkey, seal, lion, and elephant with the included "food." Removable fences open and close. The zookeeper and his truck ar
Little People Growing Smart Farmyard
The Little People Growing Smart Farmyard is an educational toy designed for use by children ages 18 months to five years of age with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. Farmer Jed teaches animals, colors, and math skills as children learn to recognize and count animals and their corresponding sounds. The quiz mode has four levels of questioning with nearly 400 phrases that teach, question, and encourage learning. Light-up numbers and animals provide visual stimulation and seven
Little People Growing Smart Keyboard
The Little People Growing Smart Keyboard is an educational toy designed for use by children ages two to five years of age with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This musical keyboard teaches letters, colors, numbers, and music using S.M.A.R.T. Chip technology. Guided by Fisher-Price Little People's Eddie, children are encouraged to learn to play such familiar songs as "Old MacDonald," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and others; the songs may be played by note, by color, or by follow
Little People Growing Smart Lap Top Computer
The Little People Growing Smart Lap Top Computer is an educational toy designed for use by children ages two to five years of age with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This toy features an engaging keyboard that teaches letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. S.M.A.R.T. Chip technology teaches and then quizzes on those four topics with nearly 900 phrases that teach, question, prompt, and provide positive reinforcement. Affirmative phrases and fun melodies reward correct answers
Little People Growing Smart Telephone
The Little People Growing Smart Telephone is an educational toy designed for use by children ages two to five years of age with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This telephone teaches number recognition, Little People characters' occupation, sequencing, dialing, and learning to dial the child's home phone number. Features include light-up telephone keys, sound effects, and 10 built-in preschool songs. The child progresses through five quiz modes, each with four levels of diff
Little People Musical Zoo Train
The Little People Musical Zoo Train is an educational toy designed for use by children age twelve months and up with neurological, fine motor, visual, or cognitive disabilities. When the train is pulled along, a teeter-tooter on one care goes up and down, the giraffe in another car spins, and pressing the dtiver activates the song "If I Could Talk to the Animals," complete with a tiger that roars, a parrot that squawks, and a giraffe munching lunch. The cars can also be played with seperately. P
Little People Tot Rod
The Little People Tot Rod is a powered outdoor riding toy designed for use by children with lower extremity or mobility disabilities. Intended for children 12 to 36 months old, this toy offers two stages of use. In stage one, parents can use the included rear assist handle to control power and steering. In stage two, the child can operate the car independently with the assist handle removed. The power button is located in the steering wheel for ease of operation. Other features include an activi
Little Ram (Model 6A4)
The Little Ram, model 6A4, is a child's tricycle designed for use by children with physical disabilities. The basic unit has a powder-coated steel frame with nylon bushings; a bucket seat with tilt forward/back seat adjustment and infinite back to front positioning; cushioned drop-style handlebars; solid synthetic rubber tires (latex free); large, slip-resistant pedals; turn-stop to help prevent tipping; steel foot crank; and solid wheel rims. There are no steps for getting on this tricycle. DIM
Little Smart Super Smarty
The Little Smart Super Smarty is a switch operated toy designed for use by children ages 3.5 to six years of agewith upper extremity or cognitive dis abilities. The toy looks like a robot and uses 12 two-sided activity cards to review letters, numbers, spelling, simple math, shapes, matching, colors, and more. The liquid crystal display (LCD) gives clear, simple directions and shows fun animations. Ten LED lights mark the question being asked and the correct answer. After each correct answer, th
Little Step-By-Step Communicator (Formerly Step-By-Step)
The LITTLE Step-by-Step communicator is a touch switch and direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with visual or upper extremity disabilities and communication disabilities. This communicator offers 75 seconds of recording time and is designed to record a series of sequential messages. The initial activation of the communicator plays the first message, the second activation plays the second message, etc. The device has a "repeat" feature which locks in a message until it i
Littlefingers Keyboard - Numberpad (Models Lf-2600 & Lf-2800)
The LittleFingers Keyboard - NumberPad is a modified keyboard designed for use by children or individuals with limited finger dexterity or range of motion. This full-featured keyboard has reduced key cap size and spacing to allow persons with smaller hands to reach all of the keys without having to stretch. The keyboard also has a numeric keypad, a built-in wrist rest, and a wide space bar. A dual-mode feature enables a standard full-sized keyboard to be plugged in simultaneously. COMPATIBILITY:
Littlefingers Keyboard - Track Ball (Models Lf-2500 & Lf-2700)
The LittleFingers Keyboard - Track Ball, models LF-2500 and LF-2700, is a modified keyboard designed for use by children or individuals with limited finger dexterity and range of motion. This full-featured keyboard has reduced key cap size and spacing to allow persons with smaller hands to reach all of the keys without having to stretch. A built-in three-button trackball performs click, double click, and click and drag functions. The keyboard also has a built-in wrist rest and a wide space bar.
Littlemack Communicator (Formerly One-Step)
The LITTLEmack communicator is a touch switch and direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with visual or upper extremity and communication disabilities. This single-message communicator offers 75 seconds of recording time. The communicator also has a toy/appliance feature which enables any message in the sequence, or as many messages as desired, to be paired with a reinforcer. This device has an angled surface and a detachable base with a "snap track" extension that allows
Lj-A (Life Jacket-Adapted)
The Lj-A (Life Jacket-Adapted)is a personal floatation device designed for use by children and adults with physical disabilities. This latex-free swimming aid maintains the user in an upright position while keeping the head completely out of the water. CAPACITY: Models are available to accommodate users from 18 to 250 pounds. WARRANTY: Unconditional money-back guarantee
Lobster Biball
The Lobster BibAll is a bib designed for use by children and adults with eating, swallowing, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. These reversible bibs have a soft French terry front and a lightweight backing coated in 100 percent rip-stop nylon. These bibs are silk screened with a lobster design. Machine washable and dryable, the bib has Velcro closure and comes with a carrying and storage bag. DIMENSIONS (WxL): 17 x 33 inches. COLOR: White. GUARANTEE: 100 percent satisfaction guar
Loc8tor Plus Personal Locator System, Model 81433549
Loc8tor Plus Personal Locator System is designed to assist with monitoring the location of children, pets and possessions when moved outside of the user-set boundary. A vibration alert or audio alarm activates a handheld device displaying who or which item/s wandered off or has been stolen. It can be used at home or other public locations. Its two modes Locate and Alert enable to find any tagged lost item even in the hardest to find places. The Loc8tor Plus Personal Locator System guides user
Lofstrand Child Forearm Crutches & Lofstrand Kiddie Forearm Crutches
The Lofstrand Child Forearm Crutches and the Lofstrand Kiddie Forearm Crutches are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These adjustable crutches have heavy-duty aircraft aluminum tube shafts, stainless steel vinyl-covered forearm cuffs, vinyl gel-type handgrips with molded finger areas, and non-slip pyramid profile rubber tips. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, shaft segments, handgrips, and tips. SIZES: Child standard, Ch
Logs (Models W4047 & W4041)
The Logs are large foam shapes designed for use with children with physical disabilities. Made of dense poly-foam and covered in vinyl-coated nylon with zipper closure, these logs can be used for balance, coordination, and basic movement activities. SIZES: Model W4047 is small and model 4041 is large. DIMENSIONS: Model W4047 is 12 x 24 inches and model W4041 is 24 x 48 inches. WEIGHT: Model W4047 weighs 5 pounds and model W4041 weighs 25 pounds. COLOR: Model W4047 is blue and yellow and model W4
Lokomatpro (Versions 5 & 6)
LokomatPro, versions 5 and 6, are robotic gait training systems designed for use by individuals with stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or other mobility, neurological or walking disabilities. The system consists of a robotic gait orthosis that guides the user's legs on a treadmill according to a pre-programmed physiological gait pattern. The guidance can be individually adjusted to the user's abilities and can be reduced according to the user’s improvement. A dynamic body
Lone Wolf
Lone Wolf is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In this computer game, the player commands a submarine fighting enemy forces. The game requires skill in using a compass, working with large numbers, and being aware of one's location at all times. This voice output game program comes on a CD-ROM and consists of speaking WAV files. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: DOS; sound card; speech synthesiz
Long Board Crawler (Model W6047)
The Long Board Crawler, model W6047, is a scooter board designed for use with children with mobility disabilities. This hardwood board has heavy-duty no-mar casters and can accommodate two to three seated riders for cooperative activities. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3 x 35 x 11.5 inches. COLOR: Natural wood.
Long Cuff Thumbless Mittens (Models 177, 178, 179, 180 & 181)
The Long Cuff Thumbless Mittens, models 177, 178, 179, 180 & 181, are mittens designed for use by individuals with neurological, severe physical, or upper extremity disabilities. Made of 200 weight Polartec fleece, these mittens have a long side zipper and elastic at the wrist and slip over the hand. These mittens and a 7-inch cuff may be machine washed and dried. SIZES: Sizes to fit hands from 5 inches to 9 inches measured from middle line at the wrist to the tip of the longest finger. COLO
Long Strong Crayons
Long Strong Crayons are crayons with built-up handles designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. These long, thick crayons are long-lasting and break-resistant and easy to grasp with a whole-handed palmar grasp. COLOR: Nine colors per box.
Long-Loop Easi-Grip Scissors
Long-Loop Easi-Grip Scissors are self-opening scissors designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities, arthritis or other disabilities of the hand or fingers. Available in right- or left-handed models, these scissors have a continuous loop plastic handle that is operated by squeezing gently with the thumb on top and the fingers through the long loop. For those with very limited movement, the fingers can be placed over the long loop. The stainless steel blades automatically open whe
Long-Loop Scissors
Long-Loop Scissors are designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities, arthritis or other disabilities of the hand or fingers. Available in right- or left-handed models, these scissors have one standard loop handle and one long loop handle, enabling the strength of the whole hand to be utilized for the cutting action. DIMENSIONS: 7 inches long.
Look And Listen
Look and Listen is a cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. It is designed to improve tracking ability of objects and increase the user's attention span. When the mouse, switch, or space bar is pressed, an object will move across the screen while music is playing in the background. The objects are large and colorful. Among the more than 100 graphic objects objects included are household items, cartoon images, foods, and many others. The pro
Look Here!
Look Here! is a visual stimulation activity designed for individuals with profound disabilities. The program provides visual stimulation by displaying a variety of light patterns and animations. The fifteen images can be modified can be modified with special effects. Options enable animation speed, object speed, and background color to be modified.User input is not required by the child. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium or faster processor, Win
Looking For Words
Looking for Words is a vocabulary tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. This CD-ROM software program uses graphics, audio, and animation to teach community, home, and school words. As children move from one area to another, they learn the words associated with that area; whenever an object is clicked on, it names itself. This program features adjustable difficulty levels and enables the creation of word lists to be searched for. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Ma
Looking For Words Intellikeys Bundle
The Looking for Words IntelliKeys Bundle is a vocabulary tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the software from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/ Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. The program uses color graphics, animation, and audio to introduce users to hundreds of words from three environments--the community, the school, and the home. Three modes
Looking Good Language Kit (Model Lk-Lg)
The Looking Good Language Kit, model LK-LG, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. All activities in this unit address grooming concepts. This kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker), and an interactive computer book, created with Classroom Suite by IntelliTools, that combines text, pictures, speech and sound. Both
Loop Scissors
Loop Scissors are designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. These self-opening scissors feature contoured polypropylene handles connected by a spring band and can be used with the right or left hand. The scissors have rounded tip stainless steel blades. DIMENSIONS: The blades are 2.25 inches long and the scissors are six inces long overall.
Loop Style Handle Bars
The Loop Style Handle Bars are child tricycle handlebars designed for use by children with upper extremity, neurological, and balance disabilities. These loop handlebars mount to cycles with U-bar stems and are covered with easy-grip mesh.
Loop, The
The Loop is an eye hand coordination activity designed for very young children with physical, neurological, visual, and cognitive disabilities. Clear, soft, glitter-filled plastic tubular "tracks" form an open sphere and large balls, discs, and rings on the tubes provide auditory, visual, and tactile stimulation as they slide and rattle. The toy is designed for ease in grasping and it can be squeezed and twisted.
Lots Of Dots: Learning My Abc's (Model 1-10000-00)
Lots of Dots: Learning My ABC's, model 1-10000-00, is a braille alphabet book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This raised-line coloring book is designed for future large-print and braille readers. It facilitates braille character recognition through repetitive activities designed for young children. Each letter of the alphabet has two pages. The first page features a jumbo braille cell, with six raised-line open circles. The upper and lower case letters are shown w
Lotto Tech
Lotto Tech is an auditory game designed for use with children with neurological and developmental disabilities. This game features two-piece pictures of color-matched vehicles and animals that, when correctly matched and inserted into the reader, trigger the corresponding sound. Combinations of colors and patterns on the picture cards afford additional cues. The set has 12 vehicle sounds and 12 animal voices. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries (not included).
Lovely Monkey (Model 8045)
The Lovely Monkey, model 8045, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. Activating a connected capability switch causes this plush monkey to swing its head and play the xylophone. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 7 x 4 x 5.5 inches.
Low Back Seat
The Low Back Seat is a tricycle seat with a low back support designed for use by children who have physical and neurological disabilities. The bucket seat comes standars with a safety strap. DIMENSIONS: 7.5 inches high.
Low Profile Switch (Model 3Tslp)
The Low Profile Switch model 3TSLP, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This large surface switch has a low profile for easier use by individuals with limited range of motion and is operated by pressing on the surface. DIMENSIONS: 2.5 x 3 inches.
Low Steps & Low Wedge (Models W8324 & W3484)
The Low Steps, model W8324, and the Low Wedge, model W3484, are training stairs and foam ramp designed for use with individuals with mobility disabilities. Each piece (sold separately) is made of foam-filled washable vinyl and can be used for climbing, sliding, sitting, balance training, etc. The pieces can be connected using the attached hook-and-loop fasteners. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Each piece is 28 x 56 x 28 inches.
Lower Case - Lite
Lower Case – Lite is a perceptual training and pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to learn to recognize lowercase letters. The app has three sections: "Training," "Trial," and "Reinforcement." In the "Training" section, pictures of lowercase letters are shown on the scree
Lubidet
Lubidet is a personal hygiene system for men, women, and children. This add-on toilet bidet is designed to deliver instantly warmed fresh water for cleansing and either warmed or unheated air for drying. The device provides a hands-free wash with fresh water only; there are no added chemicals in the water wash. The device is installed between the toilet seat and the bowl for either right or left hand operation. The heating unit hangs on the wall. The control unit swivels the spray arm into posit
Lucca
The Lucca is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities. FRAME: The frame is composed of two halves, front and back, which are attached with screws. As the child grows, these two halves can be repositioned to increase the length of the frame from 30 to 38 centimeters in 2-centimeter increments. The side panel includes a clothing protector. SEAT: Back height is adjustable from 25 to 40 centimeters in 1.5 centimeter increme
Lunge Table
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means of strengthening thigh muscles for children with lower extremity disabilities. The child stands in front of the table with one foot forward and one foot back in the walking position. An object of interest to the child is placed on the table in front of the child, requiring him/her to lunge to reach it. The wooden table is equipped with sliding legs for height adjustability, and the legs lock to a base plate to prevent the table from being knocked ov
Lycra Spandex Bathing Suit (Models 501, 502, 503, 504, & 505)
The Lycra Spandex Bathing Suit is a bathing or swim suit designed for use by individuals with incontinence or who have difficulty dressing themselves. These bathing suits have shorts intended to conceal a diaper and the Spandex stretches several inches to give diaper room. These suits have a no-snap inseam and a choice of front or back zippers for easy on/off. These suits are machine washable in warm water and require only brief drying. SIZES: Child's small to medium (model 501), child's large (
Lyra Lyrax Giant Wax Crayons
The Lyra Lyrax Giant Wax Crayons are easy grasp crayons designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. The rounded triangular shape and large size of these crayons make them easier to grasp and break-resistant. These crayons are made from high-quality, non-water soluble pigments and genuine beeswax. DIMENSIONS: These crayons are each 14.5 millimeters wide. COLOR: The set of six includes lemon, vermilion, deep cobalt, Hooker's green, raw umber, and black. The set of 12
M.a.c. (Multi-Adjustable Chair)
The M.A.C. (Multi-Adjustable Chair) is a tilt-in-space wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME: The tubular steel frame collapses for transport. The frame is available in a choice of narrow (14 inches wide), standard (16 inches wide), or wide configurations (19 inches wide), and is offered in a choice of of 10 standard colors; one specialty color and custom colors are available at an extra cost. Push handles are standard. An expandable frame is optional. SEAT
Mac - Multisensory Activity Center (Model 550)
The MAC - Multisensory Activity Center, model 550, is a sensory busy box in the shape of a prism that was designed to encourage manual exploration of all of its 5 sides for individuals with physical, sensory or neurological disabilities. The MAC features a wooden roller that, when rotated, plays a music box and flashes tiny lights; a clear bulb that lights when a finger is poked into a hole; a pull-ball that activates a buzzing sound; and a round plate that vibrates when touched. The fifth side
Maclaren Major 2000
The Maclaren Major 2000 is a stroller designed for use with children with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Folding square-section aluminum frame with square grip handles. The frame folds to 46 x 9.75 x 8.25 inches. The handle to ground height is 41 inches. SEAT (WxD): 15.5 x 11.5 inches. The seat back is 22 inches high. The seat to floor height is 23 inches in the front and 18 inches in the back, The standard seat is a sling seat with harness. Options include a removable, washable padded seat; a ch
Maddacrawler
The Maddacrawler is a crawler designed for use with children and adults with mobility disabilities. The device is used to teach elementary crawling skills, properly aligning the user's body and encouraging crawling motions and weight bearing on the hands and knees. A height-adjustable sling provides support and the casters are suitable for use on hard floors and most carpeting. OPTIONS: Arm attachments to transform the crawler to a Sit and Ride. CAPACITY: 175 pounds.
Maddak Pediatrics Doidy-Children Nosey Cup, Model H745930005
Maddak Pediatrics Doidy Nosey Cup is designed for use by children with drinking and limited upper extremity strength and coordination. There are handles on each side for a secure grip. The angle provides space for nose and eye glasses, while making drinking easier and more controlled.
Maddak Pediatrics No-Tip Weighted Base Cup, Model F745940000
Maddak Pediatrics No-Tip Weighted Base Cup is a two-handled cup with weighted base and rounded corners which are ideal for pediatric use. It is self-righting even when released from a lying position. It comes with a clear plastic, dish-shaped lid with two holes to let fluid flow into the dish for drinking.
Maddak Standing Frame, Small (Model H70425)
The Maddak Standing Frame, Small, model H70425, is a standing platform designed for small children with severe physical limitations. The standing frame permits many types of play activities as well as table work, while providing the child with the benefits of lower extremity weight bearing. The frame may be especially beneficial for children with cerbral palsy or other disorders affting gross motor development. This supporting device will adapt to individual children from about 1 to 7 years old
Maddawalker Knee Walker (Model H70412)
The Maddawalker Knee Walker, model H70412, is a knee scooter designed to encourage children 2 to 5 years old to gain mobility by walking on their knees to facilitate a transition from crawling to walking. The device may aid the development of a child's hip and trunk musculature by stabilizing the hips and maintaining proper trunk alignment. The device consists of two separate knee scooters joined by a locking roller and track to provide a smooth alternating forward movement. Once in position, th
Maddawash Terry Wash Mitt
The Maddawash Terry Wash Mitt is designed for use by individuals with grasping disabilities. This mitt is made of terrycloth with a small soap pocket designed to assist individuals in grasping a soap bar and to eliminate the need to bend over to pick up dropped soap. This mitt may be used for shower and bath use, or for washing dishes. The unit has elastic at the wrist and the top of the soap pocket to assure a snug fit. The mitt can be reversed for use with the other hand by turning the pocket
Magic Mirror Cube
The Magic Mirror Cube is a perceptual training activity designed for use with young children with physical and neurological disabilities. The soft cube closes with Velcro and it opens to reveal four framed acrylic mirrors on four different surfaces. The cube may be arranged in a variety of ways around a child seated on the floor for self-discovery or visual stimulation activities. DIMENSIONS: 11.5 inches. COLOR: Each cube surface is a different color.
Magic Paintbox
The Magic Paintbox is a painting activity designed foruse by children with fine motor or other upper extremity disabilities or low vision. This activity replicates finger painting, without the mess. Non-toxic gel is contained in a sealed pouch. Users trace patterns and designs with their fingers on the pouch’s surface and a panel behind the gel pouch lights up when pouch is touched to heighten the visual effect. The unit includes a wood frame with lighted panel, plastic gel pouch, and power supp
Magic Talking Blocks
Magic Talking Blocks are an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive, neurological, or physical disabilities. This set consists of two large blocks with part of a picture on each face (i.e., the front end of a cow on one face of one block and the back end of the cow on one face of the other block). When the blocks are properly matched to form a complete picture, the blocks make the corresponding sound, such a "moo" for the cow. One set of blocks depicts six animals and the oth
Magic Telephone (Model 1444)
The Magic Telephone, model 1444, is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This telephone stimulates language development in children. A child simply presses a button, speaks, and the phone will reply in the child's own voice. Features include a large plastic handset, large "record" and "answer" buttons, ringing sounds, and a flashing antenna that makes fun sounds when pushed or pulled. POWER: Uses three tripple A batteries (not
Magical Mystery Assistive Technology Switch
Magical Mystery Switch (Model 1679)
The Magical Mystery Switch, model 1679, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This switch operates in two different ways: Multicolored LED lights can be turned on to attract the user's attention and encourage him/her to touch the cloth ball in the center to activate the switch or, to encourage the user to explore independently, the lights can be left off. Once the ball is touched, the lights, vibration, a gentle breeze, and a conn
Magical Spinning Light Wall Panel (Model 3135)
The Magical Spinning Light Wall Panel, model 3135, is a touch activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities or upper extremity disabilities. This wall-mounted toy has a display with 32 colorful patterns, and it can play six different New Age tunes. Once the round silver frame around the display is pressed, the user can watch the multi-colored light show,hear one of the six tunes and feel a mild vibration. It has an on/off adjustable volume control. This wall panel
Magnet Express Magnetic Maze
The Magnet Express Magnetic Maze is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. The maze is carved in the wooden base and topped with clear plastic. The child uses the attached magnetic wands to guide metal bals sealed under the top through the maze. Moving the balls through the maze develops patterns for writing and recognition of up, down, right, and left. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2 x 12 x 15 inches. WEIGHT: 2 pounds.
Magnetic Braille
Magnetic Braille is a set of braille alphabet magnets designed for use as braille training aids for children or adults with low vision. The set includes 63 brightly-colored magnets, including one each for seven punctuation signs (period, colon, dash, apostrophe, question mark, exclamation mark, and comma), plus two each for the 26 letters of the alphabet, the braille capital letter sign, and the braille number sign. Each magnet shows a jumbo braille sign and its print equivalent. Braille dots ar
Magnetic Bug Puzzle
The Magnetic Bug Puzzle is a puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Designed to refine eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills, this puzzle consists of a magnet hanging from a bug net and a magnet in each of the 10 wooden, bug-shaped puzzle pieces. The child uses the bug net to remove and replace the puzzle pieces in the background board. DIMENSIONS(HxLxW): 1/3 x 9 x 12 inches.
Magnetic Fishing Puzzle
The Magnetic Fishing Puzzle is a puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Intended to refine eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills, this puzzle consists of a magnet at the end of a fishing pole and in each of the 10 wooden, fish-shaped puzzle pieces. The child uses the fishing rod to remove and replace the puzzle pieces from the background board. DIMENSIONS(HxLxW): 1/3 x 9 x 12 inches.
Magnetic Learning Calendar
The Magnetic Learning Calendar is a time skills tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive and learning disabilities. The magnetic calendar includes 51 pieces to assist children in tracking and learning the days, weeks, months, and the weather. The calendar has a write on/wipe off surface and grommets for hanging. An activity guide is included. DIMENSIONS: 12 x 16.5 inches.
Magnetic Letters And Numbers
Magnetic Letters and Numbers are educational toys designed for use by children with fine motor, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. Three sets are available: 35 numbers, 50 uppercase letters, and 50 lowercase letters (each sold separately). Designed for use on any magnetic surface, these pieces link together to form words or equations. The physical activity of linking combines fine motor skill development with letter and number recognition and math and language skill development.
Magnetic Signs
Magnetic Signs is a street sign training activity designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. The set includes 23 common signs found in the community (Hospital, stop, traffic light, railroad crossing, etc.) and a magnetic write and erase board. Both sides of the board may be used with dry erase markers (not included). DIMENSIONS: The board is 9 x 12 inches.
Magnets In Motion
Magnets in Motion is a hand eye coordination and visual tracking activity designed for use with children with physical, neurological, cognitive, or visual disabilities. This bead maze is shaped similarly to a large truck with a variety of tracks in differing configurations. One track causes the magnetized beads to repel one another, while another track demonstrates attraction. DIMENSIONS (LxHxW): 23 x 12 x 5 inches.
Make a Sound and Move Around
Make a Sound and Move Around is designed for use by toddlers and young children to nurture coordination, speech, sensory integration and social skills. It is a collection of 16 songs and activities. There is an accompanying “how to” booklet is filled with activity ideas and resources for parents and teachers.
Make It Go
Make It Go is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The program uses songs such as "Three Little Kittens," "B-I-N-G-O," and others to teach cause and effect, object permanence, tracking, and attention skills. The variety of songs and graphics keep interest high. The program can be accessed via a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Mac
Make Sentences
Make Sentences is a reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child sentence construction from a collection of words. Play settings such as a timer and question order (random or sequence) can be customized to suit an individual child’s learning pace and needs. The app shows how t
Make-A-Plate
Make-A-Plate is a drawing activity designed to allow children to create a permanent record of a favorite water-color marker drawing. A special, round piece of art paper is used to create the drawing; the paper is returned to the company and the drawing is imposed on a dishwasher-safe plastic plate. Each kit includes 5 sheets of paper, 1 instruction sheet, a return mailing label/order form, and a pre-addressed return envelope. DIMENSIONS: Finished plates are 10 inches in diameter.
Make-N-Take Adapted Puzzle
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adding knobs to puzzle pieces provides an easy grip allowing the child to play with the puzzle independently.
Making Language Visible
Making Language Visible is a language tutorial and training program designed for use by children with communication disabilities. The CD has programs that prepare the child for beginning communication and interaction, including eight simple, interactive IntelliPics Studio (see entry) activities that can be used with a single switch, mouse, touch window, or IntelliKeys (see entry). Activities include Goldilocks, Three Piggies, Three Fishies, Three Duckies, Animal Fun, Number Fun, Twinkle, Twinkle
Making Sense With Numbers
Making Sense with Numbers is a math tutorial program designed for use by children with learning disabilities and children with upper extremity disabilities or fine motor disabilities who use switch input. The program has nine activities related to early number work: Number recognition (1-9), counting, dot-to-dot, dominoes, memory activities, and painting by numbers. Activities are accompanied by graphics and animations, speech, and sound. Teachers and parents can configure the program for level
Maltese Puppy (Model 438)
The Maltese Puppy is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy puppy walks, barks, and wags its tail when activated by a capability switch (not included). Equipped with a grooming brush. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMEMSION (HxLxW): 5.25 x 8 x 3.75 inches. COLOR: White.
Mandarin Duck (Model 176)
The Mandarin Duck, model 176, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. When activated, this colorful toy duck will play a tune and bird songs while its wings flap and its head rocks. This toy is activated by a capability switch (not included) that connects to the duck with 0.125-inch plug. This toy also works without a switch. POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5.5 x 8 x 3.75 inches. WEIGHT: 0.5 pounds
Manipulative Kits
Manipulative Kits are sensory integration activities designed for use by children with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. Kits contain 6 to 10 simple manipulatives that support core vocabulary concepts. Available kits include Community Helpers 1 Manipulative Kit, with police badge, stethscope, syringe, toothbrush, money, fire fighter, and book; Community Helpers 2 Manipulative Kit, with whistle, map, sponge, comb, notebook, envelope, construction hat, and telephone; Community Cape
Map Me - Lite
Map Me – Lite is an academic tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad or an Android device to teach a child to identify the names, shapes, and locations of all 50 U.S. states and their capitals. The app shows individual U.S. states, highlighted on a map, one at a time on the screen, with their abbreviations and capital
Maps Represent Real Places: Map Study I (Model 1-01130-00)
Maps Represent Real Places: Map Study I, model 1-01130-00, is map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training curriculum introduces map concepts by having students map a classroom and other known environments. Students learn to find objects and to identify map symbols representing those objects. This program includes 80 lessons in print; tactile, high-contrast color maps of various room arrangements; sheets for student mapping exercises; and large
Marching Bear (Model 64)
The Marching Bear, model 64, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. Adapted with a jack to accept a single switch (switch not included), this plush bear marches, beats a drum, spins in a circle, and wags his head when the switch is activated.
Margo Moo Hot & Cold Pack - Bulk (Model 615-0060-9824)
The Margo Moo Reusable Hot and Cold Pack - Bulk, model 615-0060-9824, is a pediatric hot or cold pack designed for use by children for hot or cold therapy. The unit's design features a cartoon drawing of a cow. This reusable, latex free unit is sized for a child's hand and can be heated in a microwave or cooled in a freezer. It is available in cases of 24 units. DIMENSIONS: 3.875 x 4.625 inches. COLOR: White with black and purple markings.
Maria's Playsystem (Model 3P7-203)
Maria's PlaySystem, model 3P7-203, is playground equipment designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. The system includes an 18-inch ADA transfer station. Play features include a right turn slide, a triple rail slide, a crawl tunnel with peek-a-boo holes, a steering wheel wall, and a dinosaur wall. The play station has a double deck with a roof, and is made from recycled plastic lumber with steel posts. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 17 x 18 feet. The space required is 29 x 29 feet. WEIGHT: 158
Maroon Spoon
The Maroon Spoon is a child spoon designed for use in feeding therapy or for use with children with oral sensitivity, tongue thrust, or poor lip closure. These break-resistant plastic spoons have a long handle and a narrow bowl. SIZES: Small and large COLOR: Maroon.
Martian Popping Thing
The Martian Popping Thing is a hand exerciser designed for use by individuals requiring hand strengthening. Squeezing the soft, rubbery "space alien" causes its blue eyes, red ears, and red nose to pop out. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches high.
Marvel Math
Marvel Math is a math tutorial program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This program enables teachers to create multi-media versions of math tests. Tests can be created by converting a printed test or math book page into an electronic test, or the program can generate questions based on the teacher's specifications. The program supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with or without remainders, exponents, and decimals. Test questions can be presente
Marvin The Mule (Model 919)
Marvin the Mule, model 919, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, the mule walks, opens its mouth, and moves its ears back and forth. POWER: Uses two C batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxH): 9.5 x 12 inches. COLOR: Grey.
Mat Kit (Models 9000 & 9001)
The Mat Kit, models 9000 and 9001, is a therapy mat designed for balance training and motor planning skills for individuals with a physical disability. The mat kit allows you to create your own mat by combining the slip cover with a foam insert. The cover and insert are sold separately so you save money because you can replace one without the other. The 7 inch mat kit includes one cover, one 1 inch high density foam layer (comes in sections) and two 3 inch foam inserts. The 12 inch mat kit inclu
Match And Stack Peg Board
The Match and Stack Peg Board is a pegboard designed for use by children with fine motor, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. This set has a plastic board with large holes and large easy-to-manipulate pegs in five shapes. The pegs fit into the holes in the base or they can be stacked on top of one another. COLORS: The pegs come in five colors.
Match Pix
Match Pix is educational game software designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This program contains six games that teach children to read over 150 words important for beginning readers. Words are organized in fourteen player-selectable word groups such as animals, numbers, and colors, each with 10 or more words. Three games (Matchup, Tic Tac Toe, and Bingo) match pictures to printed words, while three other games present words by American Sign Language signs, fingerspellin
Matchbox Stinky The Garbage Truck
The Matchbox Stinky the Garbage Truck is a toy designed for use by children with fine motor and vision disabilities. This interactive, articulating truck moves, talks, tells jokes, eats, exercises, and sings. Features include sensory points, an articulated body that allows his cab/head and front half to move, and over 90 phrases and sounds. To have the truck speak, push or pull the smokestack, lift the rear door, or poke the belly button. The grille of the cab functions as a mouth into which the
Math Drill Cards in Braille and Large Print (Models 1-03551-00, 1-03552-00, 1-03553-00, 1-03554-00, & 1-03555-00)
Math Drill Cards are braille math cards designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. Five sets are available. One set shows numbers and math signs in the Nemeth braille math code (Number & Math Sign Cards, model 1-03551-00), and the other four sets show arithmetic equations and solutions (Addition Cards, model 1-03552-00; Subtraction Cards, 1-03553-00; Multiplication Cards, model 1-03554-00, and Division Cards, model 1-03555-00). The math number and sign cards have a Nemeth
Math Flash
Math Flash is a voice output math tutorial program designed for use by elementary students who are blind or have low vision. This program helps students age six years and up sharpen their math skills with talking flash cards. This self-voicing program uses a computer's sound card to communicate instructions, drills, practice sessions, and games. Students can select their own favorite Math Mentor character. Teachers can modify the number of problems and their degree of difficulty, and insert cust
Math Rabbit
Math Rabbit is an academic program designed to build early math skills while enriching appreciation of numbers for individuals who are developmentally handicapped. Students explore basic number concepts and develop skills in counting, adding, subtracting, and recognizing number relationships and patterns. They begin by matching sets of objects to numbers, then progress to adding and subtracting numbers up to 18. At the most advanced level, students add and subtract two-digit numbers. Program com
Math Workshop
Math Workshop is a math tutorial program designed to devleop and practive critical math skills for children with a developmental or physical disability. By combining games, music and animated characters, children have fun as they develop problem solving, strategic thinking and computation skills. Each activity has multiple levels of difficulty designed to build both confidence and motivation. There are seven activities including Bowling for Numbers, Puzzle Patterns, Sticklers and Rhythm Generato
Math...to Go
Math...To Go! is an auditory output, electronic educational toy designed to help children develop skills in equation solving, math tables, and critical-thinking problems while practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The toys memory has more than 50,000 math problems on three challenge levels. Correct answers are rewarded with musical tunes and graphics on the 7-character LCD display. The toy also has a calculator built-in so the device can be used to complete school lesso
Mathematics Made Easy For Children With Visual Impairment
Mathematics Made Easy for Children with Visual Impairment, by Dr. M.N.G. Mani, Aree Plernchaivanich, G.R. Ramesh, and Larry Campbell, is a manual on math training for blind students. This book helps children who are blind or have low vision to master secondary level mathematics by providing their teachers and parents with a resource for improving instructional strategies. The material presented in this publication is divided into five modules. Module 1 deals with the commonly used methods of tea
Mathosaurus
Mathosaurus is a math tutorial program designed to build early math concepts and computation skills. The four disk series includes 16 activities where animated dinosaurs entertain children as they learn. Students match sets to corresponding number symbols 1 to 10, create matching sets and compare sets to determine which is more and which is less. They learn the meaning of numbers to 20, ordinal numbers first through tenth and the concepts of greater than and less than. They practice counting to
Mathpad
MathPad is a math tutorial program designed for use by individuals wih physical, learning, or visual disabilities. This program enables students to solve basic arithmetic problems--addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division--on the computer in the same way they would solve them using a pencil and paper. MathPad displays the problems in the appropriate vertical format, displays the student's work, and requires student to decide when to regroup or when to show a remainder. Accessible with
Mathpad By Voice
MathPad By Voice is a voice input version of MathPad (see separate entry) designed for students who have upper extremity disabilities. MathPad By Voice enables students with upper extremity disabilities to do classroom arithmetic exercises and homework, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, through voice input. MathPad by Voice also reads back the student's work and checks his or her answers. Work can be saved or printed. Teachers can also use MathPad By Voice to prepare
Mathtalk / Scientific Notebook
MathTalk / Scientific Notebook (MT/SN) is a combination of voice input and Braille output software configured to make Scientific Notebook 4.0 accessible to students and teachers who are blind or have low vision, or who have upper extremity disabilities. Scientific Notebook is a mathematical word processing program suitable for math and science reports, homework, and exams. It allows the user to create attractive documents that seamlessly combine text, mathematics, and graphics. Scientific Notebo
Matti Mole's Summer Holiday
Matti Mole's Summer Holiday is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and reading disabilities. Available in a home user version or a single-user school version, this animated storybook incorporates language activities and games throughout its eleven chapters and Matti Mole nods and provides encouragement throughout. Sixteen activities help students learn capital letters, periods, compound words, alphabetical order, tenses, questions, parts of speech, and rhyming
Matty
The Matty is a bib designed for wear by children with eating and swallowing disabilities. These washable cotton bibs are waterproof and breathable and fasten behind the neck. SIZES: Children's small/medium, large, and extra large and adult small/medium, large, and extra large. COLOR: Moss green, light blue bandana print, navy, lavender, purple floral, blue floral, and denim.
Max And The Machines
Max and the Machines is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program, which runs entirely from the CD-ROM, introduces children to Max, Magpie, and Selma as they develop skills in sorting, matching, and sequencing. Users move through a six-chapter story featuring diverse characters and families. Colors, letters, words and pictures are explored with a mouse click and rhymes enliven instruction and narration. The level of difficulty
Maxi Beads
Maxi Beads are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor or neurological disabilities. Available in elephant, tractor, or teddy bear and chick patterns (each kit sold separately), these kits include large, transparent pegboards, color pattern, 200 to 300 beads, and supports to enable the finished piece to stand independently. The color pattern card is placed behind the transparent pegboard and the appropriate pegs are pressed into place on the pegboard. Wh
Maximania
Maximania is a problem and academic tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The six-chapter story of Max, Goober, Magpie, Selma, and the Flying Boot offers graphics, animation, and music to enliven puzzles, games, and problem-solving activities. Characters often speak in rhyme and each chapter contains matching, sorting, sequencing, and comprehension activities that help students develop essential literacy and thinking skills. Teachers and students have the op
Maze On!
Maze On! is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with upper extremity and neurological disabilities. In this maze game, users manipulate objects such as cars, helicopters, hot air ballons, ghosts, and boats through a maze. Accessible with a mouse, a keyboard, a touch screen, or a switch, the program overs a variety of mazes, including roads, cityscapes, haunted houses, open sky with clouds, and a river; the mazes range from simple to complex, enabling users to advance
Mckie Thumb Splint
The McKie Thumb Splint is a thumb splint designed for people with thumb injuries, repetitive strain injuries, stroke or arthritis. Designed for daily use, the splint supports thumb joint integrity, balanced muscle development and palmar arch development while preventing web space shortening. It is made of 1.5-centimeter washable neoprene and uses Velcro to secure the splint. SIZES: A range of adult and pediatric sizes is available. The pediatric sizes fit children as young at three months. COLOR
Medicine Cabinet Latch
The Medicine Cabinet Latch is a childproof cabinet lock designed for use with small children and children with cognitive disabilities. Designed for use on medicine cabinets with sliding doors, the unit attaches to the outside of the door. Raised prongs prevent the door from being opened. To open the door, flatten the curved ends and the front door slides over the lock. DIMENSIONS: Doors must have 3/8 inch or less between them.
Medline Excel Pediatric Wheelchair (Model Mds806210Ped)
The Medline Excel Pediatric Wheelchair, model MDS806210PED, is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Standard dual axle frame with cast aluminum seat cradles and threaded seat screw inserts. SEAT: Available in 12-inch or 14-inch widths. Seat height can be adjusted to hemi level. UPHOLSTERY: Nylon upholstery; custom upholstery is available. ARMRESTS: Swing-back arms with arm release and padded, upholstered armrests. WHEELS: Front and rear whee
Medline FitRight Extra Clothlike Adult Briefs
The Medline FitRight Extra Clothlike Adult Briefs is designed for users with urinary or bowel incontinence or bedridden individuals. Features a 4D core with odor protection that helps wick fluid away to promote dryness and help maintain skin integrity. Two layers of absorbency protection lock fluid and odor deep within the core and away from the skin. Breathable side panels increase airflow and maximize patient comfort. The moisture alert wetness indicator changes color when the garment has been
Medline FitRight Restore Clothlike Adult Briefs
The Medline FitRight Restore Clothlike Adult Briefs are designed for users with urinary incontinence. The briefs are intended to help maintain skin integrity and a layer of Medline Remedy Skin Repair Cream has been laid into the brief to help nourish and soothe fragile skin. The platinum series 4D core with odor protection helps wick fluid away to lock in moisture.
Medline FitRight Ultra Adult Briefs
Medline FitRight Ultra Adult Briefs is designed for users with urinary incontinence. The briefs have a 4D core with odor protection which helps wick fluid away to promote dryness and help maintain skin integrity. These briefs feature soft anti-leak guards that help to reduce leakage and improve containment and skin-safe closures to provide secure, safe, and repeated refasten ability. The soft, cloth-like backsheet provides a discreet, garment-like, natural feel.
Medose Pediatric Vibrating Six Alarm Watch
The MeDose Pediatric Vibrating Six Alarm Watch is an audible and vibrating medication reminder designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have learning disabilities, and who take medication or injections for diabetes. This medication reminder is designed to look like a standard youth watch with a brightly colored Velcro strap. It shows the time, day, and date on a back-lit display with large digits. It also features a stopwatch and a timer. It can be set to vibrate or so
Mega Balls
Mega Balls are giant inflatable balls designed to encourage spatial awareness and motor movements for children and chair users. It is constructed for group use. DIMENSIONS: The ball is available in two sizes: 5 feet and 6 feet. COLORS: Blue.
Melissa & Doug Chunky Wooden Puzzle Shapes
The Melissa & Doug Chunky Wooden Puzzle Shapes are designed for use by individuals who have physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. The share are featured in this extra-thick Wooden Puzzle with easy-grasp, chunky pieces. Each piece has a matching picture underneath and the shape name is printed on the puzzle board. It encourages hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and visual perception skills.
Melody Express (Model 8007)
The Melody Express, model 8007, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This musical train set invites children to play composer and conductor at the same time. When the colorful music-note tiles are snapped into the track slots and a connected capability switch (required but not included), the train goes around the track playing tunes. Seven popular children's songs and the C-scale are included. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batterie
Memo Talker (Model R0202-A)
The Memo Talker, model R0202-A, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Designed to fit in the palm of any hand, this device features a press-and-hold play which activates one twenty-second message while permitting playback to be stopped as needed. POWER: Uses batteries (included).
Memory Game
The Memory Game is a memory improvement activity designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. One of nine double-sided activity cards is slipped inside the board and the user lifts off the round covers one at a time to search for logical matches among the images.
Mercury Switch (Model 3Tsmv)
The Mercury Switch, model 3TSMV, is designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Mounted on a band, this switch can be worn on the hand, wrist, arm, leg, or head, and the switch is activated by slight body movements.
Method For Adding A Seat Strap To A High Chair.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Strap added to a commercial high chair for greater child safety. Describes a child high chair safety belt made with strapping, a leash snap and a D ring. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Waggoner, N R; Reedy, G R TITLE: Child Care Equipment for Physically Handicapped Mothers REF: Storrs, Connecticut: University of Connecticut School of Home Economics: p 21 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 00458 PAGES (including cover): 2 1959.
Metro Basic Buggy (Models 3M, 3Mb, & Frame Only)
The Metro Buggy is a basic stroller designed for use with children ages 5 to 12 or those who are of similar height and weight. FRAME (LxWxH): Ultra-lightweight folding frame with push handles and a blue baked-on enamel finish. This stroller is 39 inches high x 23 inches wide when open. Folded dimensions are 49 x 11 x 9 inches. Model 3MB includes bus tie-down brackets. SEAT: The seat is 14 inches wide and 12 inches deep. The seat to floor height is 20 inches. The seat back is 26 inches high. An i
Metro Stroller
The Metro Stroller is designed for users with mobility disabilities. The stroller offers more than other standard lightweight transport wheelchairs, and is intended for users who lack upper body strength and trunk control. The wheelchair is compact-folding for easy storage and ultra-lightweight to reduce strain on caregivers. The integrated contoured seat and adjustable trunk support help to achieve proper positioning. All this and a limited lifetime warranty make the Metro Transport Wheelchair
Meywalk (Models 104175 & 104173)
The Meywalk is a gait trainer designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. This gait trainer has a dynamic spring assist movement which allows children to facilitate a more natural gait pattern as they step down into toe-off and heel strike, while assisting them to lift and swing through. This device also features a lift assembly for assisted transfers from wheelchair height. Other features include larger back wheels, front swivel caster wheels with swivel caster locks,
Mickey's Melodies (Model 1214)
Mickey's Melodies is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Activating a connected capability switch (not included) or pushing down on Mickey's hand plays four different melodies. Shaped like a Mickey Mouse head icon, the unit has a picture of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy to illustrate each melody segment. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 9 x 9 x 7.5 inches.
Mickey's Race Track (Model 8012)
Mickey’s Race Track, model 8012, is a switch- activated toy car designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. In this toy, Mickey Mouse drives a car around a track. When a capability switch (not included) is activated, Mickey moves his head and arms, talks, and counts. When the car is moving forward, Mickey counts from one to twenty. Turn the car around and he counts backwards. POWER: Car uses 3 double-A batteries; track uses 4 double-A batteries.
Microworlds
Microworlds is a reading tutorial program designed for use by children with learning disabilities. Children explore the house and garden with Sam and Jo, their animated guides. Interactive activities in a colorful environment help develop early skills. Activities include simple matching games, decision-making activities, and early reading exercises. Users can feed birds, water flowers, have a bath, and design a room as they develop mouse control and early reading skills. The program offers full
Midland Combination Work Table (Model 7081)
The Midland Combination Work Table, model 7081, is a height adjustable tilt top worktable designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. Designed for use with tilt table or wheelchair, this adjustable height table accommodates children and adults. The table top may be tilted to various positions with a 45 degree maximum tilt. Features include tubular steel frame mounted on 3- inch swivel casters with locks. DIMENSIONS: Height adjusts from 26 to 40 inches. Table top is 30 by 36 inches.
Midland Deluxe Side- Folding Parallel Bars
The Midland Deluxe Side-Folding Parallel Bars models 920958 and model 920959 are parallel bars designed for use by children and adults with lower extremity and walking disabilities. The unit is both height and width adjustable, and consists of stainless steel bars with flat metal cross ties at the base to lock the bars in place and prevent wobbling when in use. DIMENSIONS: The child size model 920959 adjusts from 20.5 to 25’5 inches high, and the adult size model 920958 adjusts from 26 to 39 inc
Midland Electric Hi-Lo Table (Models Pc 4512E & Pc 4512Ec)
The Midland Electric Hi-Lo Stand-In Table is a standing table designed for use by adults or children with lower extrmity disabilities. The unit features an open metal tubing frame and base with a tabletop. The base is equipped with locking swivel casters, enabling the unit to be moved to the user. The motor is mounted at the center front of the frame. An electric power switch rases and lowers the table and allow it to raise an individual with paraplegia from a sitting position to a standing posi
Midland Universal Parallel Bars (Model Pc1405C)
The Midland Universal Parallel Bars, model PC1405C, are designed to accommodate both children and adults. The unit consists of two sets of parallel railings (one upper and one lower), a wooden base covered with non-slip, easy to clean styrene that provides traction for secure user footing, and tapered ends for easy wheelchair access. The adult railing is height adjustable; the child railing is removable, but has a fixed height. A removable abduction board is included. DIMENSIONS: Unit is 10 feet
Mightymind & Supermind
MightyMind and SuperMind are training systems for sorting / matching / and assembly designed for use by children with cognitive and neurological disabilities. Children practice sorting, organizing and color, size, and shape discrimination while creating patterns to match the pattern cards. Both sets include 32 geometric wood shapes and 30 pattern cards. The patterns begin with those that are simpler and progress to those that are more challenging. MightyMind is designed for children ages three a
Mikado Magnetic Pick-Up Stix
Mikado Magnetic Pich-Up Stix are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities. This activity promotes the tripod grip used in holding a pencil and moving and picking up sticks encourages motions used in writing; the activity also promotes fine motor planning. The set includes one magnetic pickup wand and 24 magnetic sticks.
Milbat Memory Game
The Milbat Memory Game is a perception game designed for use by children with cognitive or neurological disabilities. Made of wood and Plexiglas, the game requires players to draw metal balls through the maze with a magnet to place the balls in the holes according to the pattern on the included cards. OPTIONS: Hand strap for the magnet.
Milbat Sculpting With Pipes
Sculpting with Pipes is a eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children and adults with fine motor or neurological disabilities. Designed for users of all skill levels, this set of plastic pipes and elbow joints enables users to create endless three-dimensional designs and patterns.
Millennium Canopy Crib
The Millennium Canopy Crib is a circular bed designed for use with infants with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Designed to promote infant safety and provide an unrestricted view for the developing child, this wood crib offers easier child access to parents and eliminates the dangers of sharp corners found on standard cribs. The crib has drop-side access and comes with dome and canopy kits. OPTIONS: Round mattress, bedding and linens, watterproof pad, and mattress pad. DIMENSIONS: The
Millie's Math House
Millie's Math House is an academic tutorial program designed to teach math concepts to individuals who have a learning disability. It has lively characters, colorful graphics and music to capture children's imaginations while they learn fundamental skills and concepts in six interactive activities. Reading is not required because all of the instructions and feedback are spoken or represented graphically. Students learn by experimenting with numbers, patterns, and shapes. The program has built in
Mind Your Manners Language Kit (Model Lk-Mym)
The Mind Your Manners Language Kit, model LK-MYM, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The program contains a book that teaches good manners, written using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker). Topics include remembering to cover your mouth when you cough, use a napkin to wipe your messy face, and talk with an inside voice. Students review appropriate behavior using a computer story with
Mini Beads
Mini Beads are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor and neurological disabilities. These kits include double-sided patterned pegboards, a color guide pattern on the box, a press pen for placing beads, and 2,000 beads. The press pen is held like a pencil to press the bead onto the pegboard to complete the pattern. Supports enable the finished piece to stand independently. The Farm Animals Kit includes three pegboard pieces (horse, pig, and cow) and 2,00
Mini Beads Costume Jewelry
The Mini Beads Costume Jewelry is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities. This kit enables the creation of four pieces of jewelry. After pressing the small beads onto one of the four single-sided pegboards, beads can be strung to make a necklace and a bracelet. The kit includes the pegboards, a press pen for placing beads, and string. DIMENSIONS: The beads are 3/16 inches in diameter.
Mini Bubble Blower (Model 280)
The Mini Bubble Blower, model 280, is a toy designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Designed for children who cannot hold a standard bubble wand, this machine features a revolving wheel with a series of bubble wands attached to it. To use, the child (or a parent) adds standard bubble liquid to the machine and plugs it in to create a stream of bubbles. The unit can be activated by a single switch or it can be set to blow bubbles automatically. POWER: Uses two double-A batt
Mini Carillon (Model 2201)
The Mini Carillon is a switch adapted musical instrument designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Songs are played on the precision-tuned bells by using the color-coded song cards and pressing the matching color on the switch plates below the bells. Song cards include familiar nursery songs including "Twinkle, Twinkle" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Users can also play their own tunes or seven additional pre-recorded songs including "Old MacDonald" and
Mini Dome (Model 72)
The Mini Dome, model 72, is a touch activated toy designed for use by children with neurological and sensory disabilities. Designed to provide visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation, pressing on the dome or its base plate causes the confetti and sequins in the dome to spin, activates music, and causes the dome to vibrate.
Mini Eye-Talk (Model 3704)
The Mini Eye-Talk, model 3704, is a communication board designed for use by young children with severe physical disabilities and communication disabilities. Equipped with a self-contained, height-adjustable stand, this clear board enables the child to communicate using an eye gaze while still being able to see the surroundings, as well as the person with whom the child is communicating. DIMENSIONS (LxWxD): This communicator is 11.5 x 14.5 x 1/16 inches. OPTIONS: Gooseneck mounting clamp.
Mini Foam Speed Ball
The Mini Foam Speed Ball is an arm exerciser designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This bilateral activity requires two players to hold the plastic handles and send the ball back and forth, opening and closing their arms until the ball reaches them.
Mini Go-Bot
The Go-Bot is a powered cart designed to provide mobility and independence for children with mobility disabilities. Designed for children ages one to eight and up to 36 inches tall, this device can also be used as a transitional aid to train for powered wheelchair use. The device is designed for indoor use or outdoor use on level surfaces and consists of an ABS plastic body, a supine standing frame, and a powered mobility base with a combination positioning seat/standing aid in the center which
Mini Meteor
The Mini Meteor is a lightweight child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Lightweight tubular steel folding frame with anti-tip rollers. The chassis is available in black, yellow, navy blue, or red. Push handles are optional.. SEAT (LxW): 11 x 10, 11 x 11, 12 x 12, or 13 x 13 inches. A detachable backrest is standard. Options include backrest height variation, a seat rail extension kit, a wa
Mini Mighty Trumpet
The Mini Mighty Trumpet is a respiratory training activity designed for use with children with breathing, speech, and oral motor disabilities. This device includes a bubble wand and bubble liquiid and creates many bubbles with a quick breath and fewer large bubbles with slow breaths, encouraging breathing control and oral motor activities.
Mini Motors Activity Card Set
The Mini Motors Math Activity Card Set is a math skills training system designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The set assists with early counting, sorting, and matching skills. The set includes 48 mini motor counters in the shapes of various vehicles, including cars, planes, boats, trucks, etc. and 12 double-sided activity cards. OPTIONS: An extra set of 72 mini motors counters is available. COLOR: The counters come in four colors.
Mini Peel, The
The Mini Peel is a recumbent or prone-style leg-powered tricycle designed for use by toddlers and young children with physical or balance disabilities. Part of the Fun Cycle series it is designed for riders from 36 to 41 inches tall. This cycle features a weather-resistant nylon sling seat with high back positioned between the rear wheels with a low center of gravity for stability. The pedals are located slightly in front of the front wheel. Handgrips on each side at hip height for steering an
Mini Plate Switch With Music & Lights (Model 1415)
The Mini Plate Switch with Music & Lights, model 1415, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This switch activates a connected toy or device while activating lights and music. A one-eighth to one-eighth inch cord is included. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 6 x 5 x 2 inches.
Mini Play Cube
The Mini Play Cube is a sensory busy box designed to provide children with sensory, cognitive, or neurological disabilities with sensory stimulation. This purposeful-play toy helps children learn counting, encourages cooperative play, and reinforces color recognition and hand/eye coordination skills. The unit includes a mini bead roller coaster, a pathfinder, a magnetic circle, a ziggidy zag racer, and a counting abacus. The cube is made of wood with metal attachments. DIMENSIONS(HxLxW): 24 x 12
Mini Popper (Model 751)
The Mini Popper, model 751, is a switch- or touch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, severe physical, or mobility disabilities, or low vision. Pressing anywhere on the rim or the top of the toy sets balls bouncing inside the clear dome and activates lights and vibration. This toy can also be used with a connected switch (not included). POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (WxH): 8 x 4 inches.
Mini Racer (Model 3204)
The Mini Racer, model 3204, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities. Activating any of the four colorful tactile switches in the base causes the car to go in all different directions. POWER: The base uses one 9-volt battery and the car uses 2 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 16 x 13 x 2.25 inches.
Mini Relax
The Mini Relax is an environmental control unit designed to operate televisions, video cassette recorders, and other infrared operable devices. This scanning infrared transmitter controls the TV, VCR, or any other device that operates using infrared technology. The unit has the capacity to store up to six functions, such as changing channels and volume. Scanning provides auditory and visual feedback with adjustable scan speed and auto scan or hold scan. OPTIONS: Multiple-switch version. POWER: U
Mini Rib-It-Ball
The Mini Rib-It-Ball is a textured ball designed for use by children with low vision or fine motor, grasping, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities. This lightweight ball consists of an air bladder encased in denier nylon with Velcro closures. Nylon-covered closed-cell-foam ribs on the ball's surface aid in grasping and throwing and prevent the ball from rolling out of reach. High-contrast colors aid in visibility. The ball has a ring for teething on the top and a pull string to start vibrat
Mini Stunt Remote Control Car (Model 316-M)
The Mini Stunt Remote Control Car, model 316-M, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or mobility disabilities. This car can be activated with the included remote control or with a capability switch (not included). A plastic tray with a lip on all sides is included to enable play in a confined area. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: The car is 2.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches high and the tray is 14.75 inches long x 2.5 inches wide.
Mini Tri-Lo, Standard Tri-Lo, Large Tri-Lo, & Adult Tri-Lo
The Mini Tri-Lo (TM1), Standard Tri-Lo (TS1), Large Tri-Lo (TL1), and Adult Tri-Lo (TA1) are hand-propelled three-wheeled cycles for children, youth, and adults. These fully enclosed chain-drive cycles feature opposed hand-pedal action with horizontal handle grips and hand steering. FRAME: The metallic tubing frame has a foot platform and anti-tipping device. It is adjustable and disassembles for transport or storage. SEAT: Chair-style seats are fully padded with a padded backrest, padded detach
Mini Wood Grocery Products (Model G316)
Mini Wood Grocery Products, model G316, is an independent living skills tutorial and educational toy for children and adults with cognitive disabilities. The Grocery Products depict items of personal care and food commonly found in a grocery store, including ketchup, soap, paper towels, cookies, bread, butter, toothpaste, apple juice, BandAids, cereal, milk and cheese. The play items provide opportunities to learn about personal care and nutrition, shopping and independent living needs, by playi
Mini-Bolster Chair
Chair with straddle position design. Adjustable height, 8 to 11 inches. Accessories: 28 1/2 inch wide by 22 inch deep tray, adjustable pelvic strap, and handle. 22 inch by 19 1/2 inch base with swivel casters and safety railing available. .
Mini-Com (Model 9151)
Mini-Com, model 9151, is a direct selection communicator designed to help persons with communication disabilities build communication skills. It features a series of flash cards with pictures on them and a picture clip to hold them in place. As an individual's communication skills grow, several of these communicators can be linked together to form complete sentences. This product also provides users with twenty seconds of recording time at the touch of a button. Messages can be recorded as nee
Mini-Dome Switch With Lights, Music & Vibration (Model 72-S)
The Mini-Dome Switch with Lights, Music & vibration, model 72-S, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and severe physical disabilities. A light touch along the rim activates music, lights, and vibration. Particles in the dome spin. A connected toy or device is also activated. The unit can be used on a table or mounted on the wall or door with the optional hanger. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). OPTIONS: Wall hanger for wall mounting. DIME
Mini-Gumball Switch
The Mini-Gumball Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Intended for users who can access a smaller target area, this switch has a detachable mounting base with three holes and provides audible and tactile feedback. DIMENSIONS: The activation surface is 1.25 inches, the base is 2 inches, and the switch is 0.5-inch high. COLOR: Available in blue, red, green, yellow, or purple.
Mini-Saucer Switch (Model 718-S)
The Mini-Saucer Switch, model 718-S, is a touch switch designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Designed in a compact size for portability, this switch is useful for individuals without the hand or wrist motion necessary to operate traditional plate switches. Actuated by a light touch, this switch is equipped with a 1/8-inch plug. POWER: Uses batteries.
Mini-Shooting Stars (Model 2001-S)
The Mini-Shooting Stars, model 2001-S, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Pressing on the clear top of the unit sends stars shooting through space. This adapted toy can also be operated using a single switch (not included). POWER: Uses one nine-volt battery and two C batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 9.25 x 8.25 x 5.5 inches.
Minimal Motion Splint Switch Kit
The Minimal Motion Splint Switch Kit is a touch switch kit designed for use by individuals with upper extremit disabilities. This kit includes small dome-shaped touch-sensitive switch pads which can be mounted in thermoplastic hand splints or other orthotics or other devices. Equipped with a standard 1/8-inch plug, the switch can be used to activate any switch-adapted device for people with controlled finger motion who lack the range of motion or ability to operate standard touch switches. OPTIO
Minus Drills
Minus Drills is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child subtraction skills. The user can set the time and question type (in numbers or as a word problem) before each game play session. The question is shown at the top of the screen with a voice prompt, and the correct answer
Minwalk I & Minwalk Ii (Models 106061 & 106062)
The Minwalk I, model 106061, and the Minwalk II, model 106062, are gait trainers designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. These gait trainers have a dynamic spring assist movement which allows children to facilitate a more natural gait pattern as they step down into toe-off and heel strike, while assisting them to lift and swing through. Both models feature larger back wheels, front swivel caster wheels with swivel caster locks, adjustable-height trunk support, a height-adjustab
Mirror Tile On Wedge.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mirror tile on a wedge can help promote eye contact for children who are intellectually disadvantaged. Instructions for building a plywood or chipboard wedge with a mirror tile attached. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a Child Who has a Physical Disability REF: Melbourne, Australia: Health Commission of Victoria: p 17-18 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3598 PAGES (including cov
Mission Control
Mission Control is a switch adapter and voice control module for computer input designed for use by children with neurological, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. This computer access device uses aFFx activators that enable a child to receive feedback on the amount of pressure applied. The device has four large, colored aFFx activators, a built-in microphone, and the ability to plug in attachments for the child's individual needs, such as switches or a USB camera. The device can
Mix 'n Match (Models 0450 And 0460)
Mix 'N Match, models 0450 and 0460, is a pre-reading tutorial program designed to teach identification of objects by size, shape, and color. Sorting Fun teaches classification of objects by shape and color; Count the Shapes teaches identification by shape, color, and size; Match the Shapes teaches relationships between objects; and What Comes Next teaches patterns in a sequence. All four lessons have the options of switch input ("yes" and "no" responses) and synthesized voice reinforcement. The
Mix 'n Match Intellikeys Bundle
The Mix 'N Match IntelliKeys Bundle is a math tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Mix 'N Match (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of two overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program offers three activities: Sorting Fun teaches the classification of objects by shape and color (four levels of difficulty); What Comes Next teaches helps
Mjm Reclining Shower Chair (Model 193-Ped)
The MJM Shower Chair, model 193-PED, is a casterc shower commode designed for use by individuals with mobility, balance, or neurological disabilities. The chair is compact in size to accommodate children or small adults. The chair has a PVC plastic frame with armrests and a push bar. The chair is equipped with an elevating leg rest, reclining back, and four threaded-stem casters. The backrest and footrest are covered with water-resistant vinyl upholstery. DIMENSIONS(HxWxD): 44 x 20 x 15 inches.
Mjm Shower Chair ( Model 115-3Tw-Rh)
The MJM Shower chair, model 115-3TW-RH, is pediatric or small adult shower chair designed for use by individuals with mobility, lower extremity, or neurological disabilities. This commode chair has a PVC plastic frame, a closed front commode seat with a reducer ring to accommodate children 18 to 36 months of age, and threaded-stem twin casters with plastic wheels. The backrest is covered with water resistant vinyl-mesh upholstery. DIMENSIONS(HxWxD): 36 x 19 x 16 inches. The casters are 3 inches
Mmc - Multisensory Motivational Center (Model 555, 555-8)
The Multisensory Motivational Center - MMC, model 555 and 555-8, is a sensory busy box and eye/hand coordination activity for individuals with physical, sensory or cogitive disabilities. This cause and effect motivational center was designed to help develop fine and gross motor planning in a therapeutic and educational environment. The center includes three different toys that are activated by interchangeable switch pads. The child has a choice of using round plates, a uniquely textured circle,
Mobi-Rover Standing & Mobility Aid
The Mobi-Rover Standing & Mobility Aid is a walker designed for use by children with walking disabilities. Available in two sizes, this height-adjustable standing/walking aid utilizes a detachable body support harness with safety buckle to provide support and mobility. A swinging arm opening facilitates transfer from a sitting to standing position. Locking casters allow mobile or static use. DIMENSIONS: Size 1 adjusts from 22 to 27 inches high and the leg length adjusts from 11 to 17 inches.
Mobile Bean Bag Chair
Chair has chromed tubular steel base with casters on the front and small wheels in rear. ABS plastic seat and back shells attach to frame. Vinyl or Naugahyde bean bag, stitched on three sides and zippered on fourth, is one-third filled with polystyrene beads and velcroed to seat and back. Seat is usually reclined at 15 degrees from horizontal; back adjusts from horizontal to nearly vertical with ratchet mechanism. Rear push handles. One size only, with bean bag mattress approximately 4 feet long
Mobile Corner Sitter
The Mobile Corner Sitter is a posture chair designed for use by children with mobility or severe physical disabilities. Designed for children ages 4 to 8 years up to 58 inches tall or smaller children ages 8 months to 4 years, up to 39 inches tall, these chairs are intended to help children develop postural control and encourage balanced weight bearing. Features include removable, adjustable head supports; a padded removable, adjustable abductor; a height- and depth-adjustable tray; swivel loc
Mobile Preschool Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with spina bifida with both access to very low preschool tables and personal mobility. A standard wheelchair was too high to be used at the tables, so a low-level wheeled chair was built. A Sebel Mini Hobnob chair, similar to those used by the other children in the classroom, was set on wheels virtually at ground level. Made of square steel tube, the frame to which the chair was attached, has large front wheels for self-propulsion and smaller rear c
Mobility Aid Cycle (Models 6A.1, 6A.2, & 6A.3)
Mobility Aid Cycles 6A.1, 6A.2, and 6A.3 are child foot driven tricycles that are customizable/adaptable to various levels of dysfunction. Features include a 1-piece seat with low back support, abduction wedge, vertical handlebars, 45-degree hip control belt, rubber tires, and an extra wide steel frame. Leg cuffs are optional. SIZES: Model 6A.1 fits leg length (heel bottom to hip joint) 11 to 17 inches; Model 6A.2 fits leg lengths 16 to 22 inches; and Model 6A.3 fits leg lengths 21 to 27 inches.
Mobility Trike (Models W6459 & W6460)
Modified tricycle for children 2 to 7 years old and under 68 pounds. Features heavy steel frame; spokeless, solid rubber tires; 12 inch diameter front wheel; turning stop to help prevent tipping; wide rear axis; full buttock/back support seat with seat belt which adjusts from 16 to 24 inches; upright handlebars with velcro straps to secure hands. Model W6460 includes following accessories: upper trunk support (W6461), abduction pad (W6462), foot harness (W6463), lower back restraining belt (W646
Mobilizr
The MOBILIZR is a torso support and wheelchair seatbelt for use by people with lower extremity and mobility disabilities, spinal cord injuries and others who use wheelchairs and need assistance to maintain or regain an upright position. This product requires no tools for installation on a wheelchair or scooter with push handles. It fits around the waist and over one shoulder. The MOBILIZR allows the user to bend forward, and then it aids the user to return to an upright position. It adjusts from
Modifications To A Bicycle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and vision and hearing impairments to ride a two-wheeled bike. The commercially-purchased bike was equipped with a high-riser bar at the back of the wide seat. A padded backrest was attached to the bar. The rear wheel was fixed and stabilizer wheels on sprung outrigger brackets were added. PVC plastic foot cups with straps were added to the pedals to keep the rider’s foot in position. TITLE: Playing an
Modifications To A Toy Pedal Tractor
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child who has cerebral palsy to use a toy ride-on tractor. The child was able to pedal the tractor with guidance from a family member, but needed assistance with keeping his feet on the pedals and additional seated support. The existing seat on the tractor was replaced with a molded Sebel seat, raised from the seat platform to enable the child to comfortably reach the pedals. The seat was equipped with a pelvic seat belt with an easy-to-operate buckle. The
Modified Bicycle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable a child with severe physical disabilities to experience bicycle riding. Designed for a child who is unable to walk or sit upright unaided, this cycle was created by modifying a standard child's two-wheeler. The first adaptation was to add a tow bar to the bike frame at the handle bars.The tow bar is equipped with a hand brake to aid in slowing the bike when going downhill. The existing seat was replaced by a larger one that provides greater stability; the sea
Modified Bicycle Handlebar
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bicycle handlebar for a child whose left arm is shorter than her right. The difference in length between the arms made bike riding uncomfortable for the little girl since she could not quite reach the handlebar. The TAD volunteer measured the bike and the distance between the girl's hand and handlebar, and fitted the bike with a handlebar extension. The extension was made from steel tubing and sized to meet the girl's left
Modified Bike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a modified bike for a child with Hypomelanosis of Ito syndrome. A 6-year-old had a congenital dislocation of the left hip which caused stiffness in his hip and one leg to be slightly shorter than the other. While out shopping, the child and his mother saw a bike that was nearly the right size for the child but required modifications for him to keep his left foot on the pedal. TAD volunteers converted the bike from a free wheel to a fixed wh
Modified Bunk Bed
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a teenage girl with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bones) to safely use a bunk bed. In order to create needed space in a shared bedroom, two single beds were joined as bunk beds. However, there was concern that the limited head room on the bottom bunk would result in the child with osteogenesis imperfecta accidently injuring herself. Similarly, the upper bunk posed risks due to falls or other injury while climbing up. Also, the top bunk would limit access
Modified Jogging Stroller
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To adapt a standard jogging stroller to accommodate a growing child with cerebral palsy. An existing stroller was modified by installing a new higher seat cushion higher in the existing fabric seat. The cushion was fabricated, taped, and sewn using a piece of nylon plate for rigidity on the bottom with foam and canvas to cover. This seat assembly was supported by canvas Velcroed to the sides of the existing seat. This allows the seat to be adjusted. A brick coun
Modified Kindergarten Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with multiple disabilities with appropriate seating. Three wooden kindergarten chairs were modified to meet the needs of specific children. Seat and back inserts, measured for each child, were added to the standard chairs and bolted on using metal brackets. A pelvic belt and a crotch strap were added to assist with positioning. TITLE: Supporting Early Intervention. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 26, Number 3, October 2006. PAGES: 16-17. Number o
Modified Student Desk For Individuals With Dwarfism
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide customized desks for children with dwarfism. To modify the existing desks, the wooden desktops were removed and a 20-centimeter piece was cut from the 25-millimeter metal legs using a jig to ensure all the desks would be the exact same height. Tubing inserts were cut to fit inside the metal legs and rejoin them, but because the tubing had a raised manufacturer seam, the leg pieces had to be drilled to a depth of 10 centimeters. The legs were reassembled, fi
Money Math
Money Math is a money management training system designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. The complete program includes Grocery Store Math ($49.95), Discount Store Math ($49.95), and Drug Store Math ($49.95). Each program uses appropriate store flyers in which students locate the prices of 48 common items. This approach helps students become accustomed to using flyers received in the mail, distributed in newspapers, or obtained in the local store. The 96 visual worksheets o
Money Skills (Model 0670)
Money Skills, model 0670, is a money management tutorial program designed to provide computer assisted training in the development of skills with identification of coins and bills, counting denominations and making change. The program features a built-in record keeping system, an option for an increasing level of difficulty, and exercises using U.S.. Canadian, European, British, or Australian currency. It supports keyboard, mouse, touch screen, IntelliKeys, and single- or dual-switch input. OPTI
Money Skills Intellikeys Bundle
The Money Skills IntelliKeys Bundle is a money management tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Money Skills (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of two overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program assists students in learning to count bills and coins by single and mixed denominations and to make change (multiple levels of difficulty). It als
Moneywise Kids
Moneywise Kids is a board game designed to teach money management skills to children ages seven and up with cognitive or learning disabilities. This two-player game uses realistic-looking bills in denominations up to $100 and realistic-looking coins to teach making change and budgeting. It also teaches and reinforces addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills.
Monkey Gym
The Monkey Gym is a climbing frame designed for use by children with physical disabilities.This steel-framed unit features a climbing rope, a standard ladder, a trapeze, and a rope ladder. A manual is included. INSTALLATION: This indoor exercise and play zone installs securely between the floor and ceiling with the included hardware and hand tools. The unit can be removed as needed without damage to the floor or ceiling. OPTIONS: Basketball backboard, incline board, mats, and a boxing set. DIME
Monkeys Jumping On The Bed
Monkeys Jumping on the Bed is a vocabulary tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive or vision disabilities. Large graphics help learners focus on the the action and a variety of concepts are introduced through enjoyable activities: Cause and effect is introduced in Let's Play and visual discrimination is emphasized in Find the Number Set and Find the Color. Other activities teach six colors, numbers, and number words. This program may be accessed with a mouse, a single swit
Monroe Age Appropriate Youth Bed
The Monroe Age Appropriate Youth Bed is an adjustable bed designed for children and young adults with disabilities who are at risk for falling or climbing over the siderails. Available in a fully electric or manually adjustable models, this bed offers Gatch Trendelenberg positioning, Hi-Lo adjustment, and full-length crib-style rails. This bed also includes clear vinyl panels above the siderails and head- and footboards. Available in three sizes, this bed comes standard with an innerspring mattr
Month Sequence
Month Sequence is a personal skills and independent living skill tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child the order of the months of the year. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each of which has a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. A picture showing a month in its correct sequence
Moon Shoes (Model 1113)
Moon Shoes, model 1113, is a mini-trampoline designed to aid in the development of balance and coordination for individuals who are physically challenged. The shoes allow the user to jump and leap providing vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation. An enhanced strap system keeps the shoes securely fastened to the client's feet. Replacement bounce straps are available. SIZES: Maximum is men's shoe size 10. CAPACITY: Working load 150 pounds. COLOR: may vary. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping
Mor-Loc Rocker Bottom Cast Shoes (Models 60-010, 60-015, 60-016)
Mor-Loc Rocker Bottom Cast shoes are cast boots designed to offer support and protection for individuals who have a cast on the lower limb. They are made of canvas duck fabric or water resistant vinyl. They have a Duck inner sole and slip resistant rocker outer sole and 3 velcro strap closures. An open toe or closed toe model are available. SIZES: Infant, Small to Extra large.
Morphibian Gator (Model 423)
The Morphibian Gator, model 423, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This 4 x 4 amphibious vehicle is controlled with the included Palm Joystick Switch, enabling the user to control direction. This rugged vehicle can traverse the toughest terrain. POWER: The care uses 3 double-A batteries and the joystick uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 7.75 x 5.5 x 4 inches.
Mother Goose (Model 9309)
Mother Goose, model 9309, is a switch operated voice output and educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive, learning, communication or physical disabilities. Mother Goose guides children through five common nursery rhymes that they can hear and recite. To activate this toy, the child presses a capability switch (not included), and Mother Goose reads the nursery rhymes while her head bobs and turns side to side and her beak opens and closes as if she is speaking. The rhymes and m
Mother's 3Rd Arm
Mother's 3rd Arm is a flexible, portable cup or baby bottle holder designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. This device consists of a large cylinder affixed to a long flexible neck with a large clamp at the base. The adjustable clamp permits the device to be secured to the edges of tables or desks, the back of automobile seats, bed rails, or to the tubular frame of a stroller, wheelchair, or high chair. The cup or baby bottle is placed in the cylinder and the ne
Motion Talker (Model 1519)
The Motion Talker, model 1519, is a direct selection communicator designed for use with children with cognitive, mobility, and communication disabilities. This unit enables a message to be recorded; the message is then activated by the slightest motion in front of the device's sensor. The device can also be used to reward gait training, wheelchair control, gross and fine motor movements, and other therapeutic objectives. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 5 x 3.5 x 3 inches
Motomed Gracile
The MOTOmed Gracile is an exercise machine and continuous passive motion device designed for use by children with lower extremity or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury (SCI). This unit is similar to a stationary bike in that it features two pedals to which the user’s feet are attached. The MOTOmed gracile provides a workout for the leg muscles in three modes: passive training with a motor; active training assisted by a motor; and active training with no assistance and adjustable res
Motor Cross Racers (Model 220)
Motorcross Racers No. 220 is an adapted toy activated by any Toys for Special Children capability switch. The toy consists of a tower and a track that winds down around it. Figures of motorcross cyclists climb to the top of the tower and race to the bottom. User controls the action. This action slide toy comes complete with sound, lap counter, timer controls, ignition key, and a set of handlebars to hold onto.
Motorized Dice Roller
The Motorized Dice Roller is designed for use by individuals with fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities. This dice roller allows people who need accessibility tech to "roll" the dice. Use it to play games like Yahtzee, left right center, math activities, war with dice, rock paper scissor dice and even bowling dice.
Motorized Glitter Roll Music Box (Model 697)
The Motorized Glitter Roll Music Box, model 697, is a switch-activated music box and auditory stimulation activity designed for use by children with severe physical or cognitive disabilities. This music box works with an external capability switch (not included). When the switch is activated, a potpourri of sparkling shapes tumbles as the sweet-sounding music plays. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries.
Motorized Scooter Board (Model 1510)
The Motorized Scooter Board, model 1510, is a scooter board designed to enhance motor planning skills, spatial orientation, and understanding of cause and effect relationships for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities. This scooter board is ideal for young children who have never moved independently, providing the opportunity to learn control their bodies in space and to learn to stop at obstacles. When activated by a capability switch (not included) connected to the control jac
Motorized Wheelchair Trainer (Model 1520)
Motorized wheelchair trainer is a wheelchair control switch assessment designed to provide assessment of user's perceptual skills prior to purchase of a powered wheelchair. The device contains four directional arrows which light up and sound a beeper in response to the direction of the joystick. In use, the teacher or therapist stands behind the client who is seated in a conventional wheelchair. By watching the indicator arrows on the device, the teacher can push the wheelchair in the direction
Mountbatten Learning System
The Mountbatten Learning System (MBLS) is an electric braille writer and training device designed for use by children who are learning braille. The system includes a Mountbatten electronic braille writer with digitized speech, assignable function keys, notetaker and word processor functions, sufficient memory for 600 braille pages, and the ability to transfer files to and from a personal computer (PC). Features for students include a braille math mode using the Nemeth braille mathematics code; p
Mountbatten Writer
The Mountbatten Writer, also known as the Mountbatten Braille Writer or Mountbatten Brailler standard model, is an electric braille writer designed for use by children or adults who are learning Braille. It has an ergonomic Braille keyboard with a graphics mode and one-handed mode, correcting and erasing functions, page formatting, and the ability to write to memory. Learning tools include digitized speech output, assignable function keys. The writer can handle a variety of paper types and has 9
Mounted Musical Instrument Boards
Mounted Musical Instrument Board is designed for use by individuals with limited upper extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, nerve injury or traumatic brain injury. Musical instruments are mounted to a vertical surface to allow users to hit and make music. The author notes that mounting musical instruments on a vertical board can limit the users ability to see over the board. The author recommends using a lower slant board or using a base that can be clamped onto a t
Mountee (Models Mt12 & Mt14)
The Mountee is a child's tilt-in-space wheelchair designed for use with children with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. FRAME(LxWxH): Open, model MT12 is 19 x 16 x 22 inches; folded it is 20.5 x 17.5 x 9 inches. Open, model MT14 is 21 x 18.5 x 24 inches. The folding, tilt-in-space frame offers 5 to 45 degrees of tilt from the vertical. Push handles are standard. A crah-tested transit frame is available on both models. SEAT(WxD): Model MT12 is 8 to 12 x 11 to 15 inches. Mod
Mounty Moose (Model 4060)
The Mounty Moose, model 4060, is switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When an attached capability switch (not included) is activated, the moose sings two country songs. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 13 x 6 x 6 inches.
Mouse For Tiny Hands, The (Model 4038)
The Mouse for Tiny Hands, model 4038, is a mouse and mouse skills training program designed for use by children with upper extremity or fine motor disabilities. The set includes a large two-button mouse and a CD-Rom with five play activities designed to teach children to use a mouse, including clicking and dragging. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers.
Movement Sensor Switch (Model 655)
The Movement Sensor Switch, model 655, is a motion detection switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and other physical disabilities. This switch operates in momentary, latched, or timer mode and activates the attached toy or appliance with the slightest movement in front of the sensor.
Movers Ans Shakers Mouse (Model 468)
The Movers and Shakers Mouse, model 468, is a switch or touch-activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Activate a connected capability switch (not included) or press on the mouse's head, and this plush toy scoots along, shakes, and plays music for 15 seconds. POWER: Requires 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 8 x 5 x 5 inches.
Movie Star Biball
The Movie Star BibAll is a bib designed for use by children and adults with eating, swallowing, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. This reversible bib has a soft French terry front and a lightweight backing coated in 100 percent rip-stop nylon. This bib is silk screened with an overblouse with a spread-collar V-neck, a decorated underblouse V-neck insert, and a faux belt. Machine washable and dryable, the bib has Velcro closure and comes with a carrying and storage bag. DIMENSIONS
Movin' Sit Jr.
The Movin' Sit Jr. is an air flotation seat cushion designed gor use by children with physical disabilities. The inflatable cushion can be used with any chair or in automobile seats to encrease endurance of the postural muscles by promoting active sitting. The wedge-shaped cushion also works to balance the spine to encourage proper posture. DIMENSIONS: 10 x 10 inches. COLOR: Royal Blue.
Mr. Bte Doll And Dehumidifier
Mr. BTE Doll and Dehumidifier is a doll designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This doll looks like a hearing aid with a smiling face and comes with a built-in hearing aid dehumidifier. Hearing aids are inserted by unzipping the back of the doll's neck. Once inside, the hearing aid can be stored safely and kept dry.
Mr. Roboto (Model 322)
Mr. Roboto, model 322, is sensory busy box designed for use by children with with severe physical or cognitive disabilities. This robot-style head has pronounced features that activate lights, music, vibration, and spinning lighted mirror when pressed. A musical tune plays when the ears are pressed; six bright LED's (light emitting diodes) turn on simultaneously when the eyes are pressed; a spinning lighted mirror spins inside the head and vibration is turned on when the nose is pressed; and, a
Muffin Matchup
Muffin Matchup is designed to engage young children in sorting, counting, matching, and early math skills along with fine motor/manipulative skills. It can be used with children with upper extremity disabilities associated with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, or Down’s syndrome. This set of materials includes a muffin pan, 60 colorful mini muffin counters, 1 Squeezy Tweezer, 12 double-sided sorting inserts, two foam dice, (one for color, one for number), and an Activity Guide. It can be us
Mulholland Gait Master
Mulholland Gait Master is suitable for adults and children who have difficulty walking or standing. It is designed to support pelvic movement while the user is walking, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. The Mulholland Gait Master will fit through standard doors, and the bumper wheels help avoid marks on walls and paintwork. Standard features include the following: Gas springs to assist in raising the upper frame, coil springs to support the upper frame which moves up/down with gait, ant
Mulholland Rocket Stander
The Mulholland Rocket Stander is a prone/supine/upright stander for preschool children with neurological and physical disabilities weighing up to 50 lbs. The stander is designed to promote eye contact during peer interaction. It has a quick-folding frame for storage. With its standard features, the stander offers support for children with mild to more severe levels of physical disability. Adjustments can be made to the chest, hip, knee and foot supports to accommodate children of varying sizes a
Mulholland Walkabout Gait Trainer
Mulholland Walkabout Gait Trainer is suitable for children from about 2 to 5 years old with limited lower extremity strength and mobility. It will adjust down to a height of 7.5 inches and can be used for children as light as 20 pounds. With the capacity to tilt, the posterior pads and the anterior support provided by the swing-away thoracic support are a significant help in getting young children to take their first steps. The Walkabout moves easily on most surfaces and is easy to transport.
Multi-Colored #11 Effect Cassettes
The Multi-Colored #11 Effect Cassettes are 50-millimeter cassettes designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use. They combine two pieces of glass, one static and the other rotating to produce constantly changing designs and image movement. Can be used for learning games, storytelling, conversations starters or just for fun. Select a wheel that the users can relate to, or use it to introduce a new experience. They "click-fit" onto the 50-mil
Multi-Colored #13 Effect Cassettes
The Multi-Colored #13 Effect Cassettes are 50-millimeter cassettes designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use. They combine two pieces of glass, one static and the other rotating to produce constantly changing designs and image movement. Can be used for learning games, storytelling, conversations starters or just for fun. Select a wheel that the users can relate to, or use it to introduce a new experience. Simpler to use than 3-inch casse
Multi-Colored #17 Effect Cassettes
The Multi-Colored #17 Effect Cassettes are 50-millimeter cassettes designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use. They combine two pieces of glass, one static and the other rotating to produce constantly changing designs and image movement. Can be used for learning games, storytelling, conversations starters or just for fun. Select a wheel that the users can relate to, or use it to introduce a new experience. Simpler to use than 3-inch casse
Multi-Colored #22 Effect Cassettes
The Multi-Colored #22 Effect Cassettes are 50-millimeter cassettes designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use. They combine two pieces of glass, one static and the other rotating to produce constantly changing designs and image movement. Can be used for learning games, storytelling, conversations starters or just for fun. Select a wheel that the users can relate to, or use it to introduce a new experience. Simpler to use than 3-inch casse
Multi-Colored #26 Effect Cassettes
The Multi-Colored #26 Effect Cassettes are 50-millimeter cassettes designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use. They combine two pieces of glass, one static and the other rotating to produce constantly changing designs and image movement. Can be used for learning games, storytelling, conversations starters or just for fun. Select a wheel that the users can relate to or use it to introduce a new experience. All Solar Effect Wheels are must
Multi-Colored Solar Liquid Effect Wheel
The Multi-Colored Solar Liquid Effect Wheel is a projector designed for individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to see the vivid, changing colors. As the wheel rotates, the colored liquids flow into each other, continually changing shapes and forms.
Multi-Gym Walker (Model 1598)
The Multi-Gym Walker, model 1598, is a sensory integration and balance training activity designed for use with infants and toddlers with neurological or sensory disabilities. This toy features a plastic base, four plastic wheels, and a activity center with suitable activities for various stages of a baby's growth. As an activity gym, it encourages infants to recognize sounds and dangling shapes. As a walker, this toy helps toddlers balance their first steps. It also easily converts into a baby d
Multi-Podus Splint System
Foot positioner with positive heel clearance. Plastic with sheep skin wrapping. Adjustable velcro straps. Weight 12 oz. Has rotator bar for controlling hip and leg rotation. Aids in healing of foot and leg ulcers. Prevents foot inversion/eversion. Sizes: adult, large, youth.
Multi-Scan
Multi-SCAN is a single switch activity center designed for individuals who have alearning disability and are limited to the use of a single switch. It features the four educational DINO-GAMES (see separate entry) in one complete package. On top of that there are five fraphic libraries appropriate for a wide range of ages and abilities. The catagories include Animals, Cosmetology, Independent Living, Sports and Vocations. Multi-SCAN allows you to select a graphic library, choose games and set a s
Multi-Sensory Ballpits
The Multi-Sensory Ballpit is a sensory integration activity designed to provide sensory stimulation and to encourage visual tracking skills as well as body movements for individuals with physical disabilities. The free-standing pit panels can be constructed into a hexagon, pentagon, octagon or retangular design as well as floormats for tumbling exercises. The pit panels are fabricated from ethafoam and feature a double closure system with lace-up strips on the inside and velcro secured, corner-s
Multi-Sensory Centers (Models 725 & 726)
The Multi-Sensory Center are touch switches and sensory integration activities designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor, sensory, and neurological disabilities. Designed to provide auditory, tactile, and visual stimulation, each center is equipped with ultra-bright lights, vibration, and music. Internal switches allow each type of stimulation to be used individually or they can be used in a variety of combinations. Additional tactile stimulastion is provided by the textur
Multi-Theme Discovery Mobile
The Multi-Theme Discovery Mobile is a mobile designed to provide visual stimulation for individuals who have low vision. The mobile is attached to a clamp which easily attached to the side of the crib. It extends out so that it is located directly above the baby when he/she is in the crib. The interchangeable high contrast cards suspended from the crib mobile are visually stimulating especially for new borns.
Multi-Tone Music Box
The Multi-Tone Music Box is an adapted music box designed for use by children with upper extremity or sensory integration disabilities. Depressing the large plate on the top of this self-contained music box causes a medley of five children's tunes to be played for up to one minute. Releasing the plate cases the music to stop and to be reset to the beginning. For added interest and attraction, the plate can be decorated with the child's favorite stickers. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries. DIMEN
Multimedia Plocka
Multimedia Plocka is an educational program with cause and effect, matching and sorting, sequencing, numbers, language, and games activities, designed for use by children with cognitive, learning, communication, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities. In this multimedia program, learning is enhanced with graphics, sound, and video. The program uses the principle of objects and targets. On-screen shapes, pictures, or text are scanned and selected with switches or the keyboard. Once selected
Multiple Choice Multipurpose Answer Sheets (Models 1-04051-00 & 1-040720-00)
Multiple Choice Multipurpose Answer Sheets, models 1-04051-00 and 1-040720-00, are answer sheets designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. Answer sheets available in braille (1-04051-00) or large print (1-040720-00). Each sheet has 20 lines numbered 1 to 20, with five answer choices labeled A,B,C,D, and E (lower case in braille). Braille sheets are embossed on standard, white braille paper, 10.25 x 10.75 inches. Large type sheets are 8.5 x 11 inches. Both types are
Multiple Place Cut Out Table (Model 6254)
Table with 4 cut outs to provide individualized table work space for 4 children. Height adjusts from 23 to 36 inches. 2 cutouts are 8 inches by 13 inches and 2 cutouts are 8 inches by 16 inches. Overall size is 96 inches long and 30 inches wide. Tabletop is heavy duty plastic. Useful for children in wheelchairs for sliding chairs close to table.
Multiplication And Division Tables (Model 5-82700-00)
Multiplication and Division Tables, model 5-82700-00, are braille and large print math tables designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. These tables are intended to help students with multiplication and division problems. They feature grids that can be used to find the product of two whole numbers from one through nine or the quotient of corresponding division problems. The set includes five tables, which are printed/embossed on heavy braille paper and punched for a three-ri
Multiply Me - Lite
Multiply Me – Lite is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad or an Android device to teach a child multiplication. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each of which has a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. The app shows multiplication questions and answers on the screen in each "Lear
Multipurpose Chair (Model Pc-100-C)
The MultiPurpose Chair (PC-100-C) is a semi-reclining bath seat or chair for floor activities designed for children. The chair has a plastic tubular frame, vinyl coated mesh sling seat, and suction base on front legs. The materials are mildew and bacteria resistant. Replacement slings and suction cups are available. DIMENSIONS: Seat width is 11.5 inches, overall seat width is 14 inches, and length is 25 inches. WEIGHT: 5 pounds.
Multisensory Math
Multisensory Math is a math tutorial program designed to teach basic arithmetic and number recognition through sight, sound and touch for individuals with a developmental or physical disablity. Accessibility is achieved by using the TouchWindow (see separate entry) and the human quality voice of the Echo Speech Processor (see separate entry), allowing non-readers to run the entire series of disks with a far greater degree of independence. There are eleven different programs including Know Your N
Multisensory Motivator (Model 929060)
The Multisensory Motivator, model 929060, is a sensory busy box designed to be a cause and effect training program, motor planning skill and eye hand coordination activity to provide audio, visual, and tactile stimulation for children with disabilities. The unit provides three defined work areas for the child. The set includes the multisensory module, three toys (choice of manufacturer), and seven touch pads. Jacks are included for use with other switches. OPTIONS: Push on/off switch, cassette r
Multiswitch Module (Model 575, 575-8)
The Multiswitch Module is a switch adapter which allows several switches to be connected to the same switch-operated device (such as a toy) designed to encourage group participation for individuals with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. Which of the switches controls the toy is determined by the setting of toggle switches on top of the module. The module has four jacks for plugging in switches and one output plug for connecting to the toy. The plug can also be connected to a computer
Mumbo Hippo (Model 475)
Mumbo Hippo, model 475, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, the hippo walks, growls, wags its tail, and stretches with her mouth open. POWER: Uses two C batteries (not included). COLOR: Brown.
Music Box (Model 702)
The Music Box, model 702, is an adapted music box designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Plug four capability switches (not included) into this bright box to hear unique melodies while lights flash. Each switch plays a different tune. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 5 x 5 x 5 inches.
Music Box Tv
The Music Box TV is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. This television- style toy scrolls moving pictures across the screen while music plays. A 1/8th- inch jack is incorporated into the body of the toy, enabling it to accept any single switch equipped with a 1/8th inch plug (not included). The toy features a built-in carrying handle. POWER: Uses three double-A batteries (not included).
Music Button (Model 1110)
The Music Button, model 1110, is a button switch and adapted music box designed to encourage fine motor coordination for individuals who have physical, sensory, or neurological disabilities. The device consists of a base with a large round button in the middle. When the button is pressed, the user is treated to 30 seconds of music rewarding clients when therapeutic goals are achieved.
Music Factory
Music Factory is a music composition program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities. The program provides melodies, riffs, and rhythmic patterns that can be combined in thousands of ways, from simple to complex. Any combination will always work. Users can choose to hear their music in real-time mode or to compose, listen, and then record. Music can be composed in a variety of styles, including reggae, blues, and techno. Users can choos
Music Therapy Kit
The Music Therapy Kit is a group of toys designed for use by special needs children for pediatric audio stimulation. It uses sound to help patients improve their ability to communicate and express themselves, as well as improve their motor skills and auditory attention. It can be used by patients of all ages. A handbook is included to give a therapist, caregiver, or parent some ideas for activities. This Music Therapy Kit can also be used to entertain sound-loving patients.
Musical Bead Chain Switch (Models 657 & 659)
The Musical Bead Chain Switch is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with upper extremity, sensory, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. This device encourages the child to reach out to the rainbow of color, helping to develop cause and effect. The bead curtain is suspended from a sturdy plastic frame for table top use. Model 657 has a mirror behind the chain. Model 659 has the mirror, lights, and vibration. POWER: Model 657 uses two double-A batteries and model 659
Musical Bright Plate Switch
The Musical Bright Plate Switch is a touch switch designed to activate toys and appliances for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This switch features a bright plate on a dark base to assist users with visual disabilities. The switch activates with slight pressure on the plate and a melody plays at moderate volume on activation. The switch can be used alone for cause-and-effect training or it can be used with any switch-adapted toy or appliance with a 1/8th-inch jack. DIMENSIONS: 5 x
Musical Carousel (Model 425)
The Musical Carousel, model 425, is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor, neurological, cognitive, or sensory disabilities. When pressed, each button plays a different tune while the bright red center lights up and sequins spin. When the button inserts are removed, the unit can also be used for finger isolation activities. The unit can be placed flat on a table or spun on a lazy susan (included). OPTIONS: A base, model 425B, enables the unit to be tilted
Musical Clock Communicator (Model 1220, 1220-8)
The Musical Clock Communicator is a scanning communicator designed for individuals with speech disabilities. The user triggers the clock hand to sweep around and point to the desired picture, word, or object affixed to the clock face. At the same time 30 seconds of soft music is played. Flexibility of communication is enhanced by using as few or as many objects as the clockface will hold. The speed of the clock is adjustable.
Musical Disco Ball (Model 1684)
The Musical Disco Ball, model 1684, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This toy has a built-in capability switch. Once the switch is activated, this toy spreads multi-colored ray of light around the room while one of six upbeat disco tunes plays. The toy is intended to increase listening skills and visual attention. This toy also connects to an external switch, such as a capability switch, through a .
Musical Fantasy
The Musical Fantasy is a sensory integration activity designed for children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. This toy consists of large, colorful balls on springs mounted on a musical base. Once the base is wound, the balls and springs on top rotate as music plays. The motion of the rotation causes the balls to wave and clack together. The balls can also be set in motion by gentle or random hand movements by the child. DIMENSIONS: The base is six inches in diamete
Musical Hands Mat
The Musical Hands Mat is a sensory integration activity designed for children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. This lightweight mat can be spread out on any flat surface and features eight musical keys with a textured hand print on each one of them. When one or more of the handprints is pressed, musical notes or animal sounds are heard. For an added challenge, children can also follow the flashing lights above the keys to play songs. POWER: Uses two double-A batte
Musical Ice Cream Truck (Model 10)
The Musical Ice Cream Truck, model 10, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (not included), this brightly-colored toy plays a loud, lively tune while the child controls the truck's movements with the switch.
Musical Light Box (Model 200, 200-8)
The Musical Light Box is a switch-operated toy designed to provide visual and aural stimulation for individuals with sensory disabilities. The adapted musical toy consists of a plastic base and a lighted surface that can be used as a backlight for tracing, or a light source for individuals with visual impairments. Model 200 is equipped with a 0.25-inch jack and model 200-8 is equipped with a 1/8-inch jack to enable the device to be activated with a single switch (not included).
Musical Merry-Go-Round
Musical Merry-Go-Round is designed for use by children with limited fine motor and upper extremity strength and coordination. Users can press and hold their capability switch to activate the Merry-Go-Round with three of the six horses going up and down as calliope music plays and lights twinkle. It can be used to develop visual attention and teach cause and effect.
Musical Pig
The Musical Pig is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, cognitive or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This toy requires a capability switch (not included). It is activated using the capability switch or by squeezing the pig's hand. When activated, this plush pig, which stands upright, moves its arms and plays a musical tune. If the pig is grabbed by its neck, it will squeal and oink. POWER: Uses 3 AAA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxW):
Musical Posture Trainer (Model 1120)
The Musical Posture Trainer, model 1120, is a posture switch designed to provide feedback with soft music for indivudals with little or no muscle control. It attaches to any part of the body with a velcro strap. This positive feedback device plays soft music when the desired position is achieved.
Musical Rolling Pin (Model 160)
The Musical Rolling Pin, model 160, is a spatial orientation activity designed for use with children with sensory, neurological, and developmental disabilities. This clear cylinder is filled with brightly-colored objects. When the child spins the cylinder, the objects jump and dance and a music box plays.
Musical Swirl Art (Model 3961)
Swirl Art is a painting activity designed for use by children with cognitive and fine motor disabilities. The unit consists of a spinning containter into which a blank card is placed. Activating the attached capability switch (not included) causes the card to spin. Children apply paint Swirl Art is a painting activity designed for use by children with cognitive and fine motor disabilities. The unit consists of a spinning containter into which a blank card is places. As the card spins, children a
Musical Top (Model 400)
The Musical Top, model 400 is a switch operated toy designed to provide visual and aural feedback for individuals with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. It is a specially adapted toy music box that can be activated by any Toys for Special Children capability switch (see separate entries). This device consists of a red plastic base on which a see-through plastic top is mounted. The Musical Top has a built-in motor; it needs no pushing or winding.
Musical Twinkle Mirror
The Musical Twinkle Mirror, model 658, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Activate a connected capability switch (not included) or roll the attached roller for music, sounds, and dancing lights. A mirror lets children see themselves. The two hanging toys provide great tactile fun. A stand is included. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 12 x 2.5 x 10 inches.
Musical Twinkling Starlight (Model 2246)
The Musical Twinkling Starlight is a battery operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This musical toy mounts on a wall and has six calming songs. In addition to the six songs, the device provides the user with multi-colored blinking lights, adjustable vibration, a squishy tactile gel pad star and silver bead chains. The gel pad and bead chains provide a tactile experience while the music and lights provide auditory and visual stimulation.
Musical Twister (Model 3285)
The Musical Twister, model 3285, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When a connected capability switch (not included) is activated, children watch a cylinder containing water with multi-colored glitter start to twirl while music plays . This toy is intended to improve visual attention and listening skills. It comes with two different choices for switch activation - on/off or momentary pause. POWER: Uses 6 C batteries. DIMEN
Musmate Walking Aid
The Musmate Walking Aid is an ankle foot orthosis designed for use by adults or children with foot drop (lack of ankle dorsiflexion). It consists of either a shoe harness or shoelace connector which fits to the shoe connected to a shoulder harness by an elastic cord. The elastic cord is adjustable in length to control the support provided, and a separate strap controls the height to which the foot is lifted. The orthosis can help to bend the knee and swing the hip, as well as lift the foot. Ther
Mustang Seat
Mustang Seat is an interior/posterior gait trainer designed for use by children learning to walk with mobility disabilities. It is designed to provide upper body support and adjustable angle positioning for forward tilt in the anterior configuration and full upright support in the posterior configuration. There is a slight forward leaning position and built-in suspension that stimulates the natural walking pattern. There is a 30 degree center bar for added positioning. The Mustang Seat is a fol
Mv-1000
The MV-1000 is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and traumatic head injuries. Available as software only for use on existing hand-held devices running the Palm operating system or pre-loaded on a Palm Tungsten E2, it offers hundreds of pictures to help facilitate communication with male and female voice choices. This customizable system can be set to match the user's p
My ABC Signs Of Animal Friends
My ABC Signs of Animal Friends is a sign language training book designed for use with pre-schoolers from birth to age five who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. This colorfully illustrated 14-page softcover book depicts animals from A to Z with their names, signs, and the English alphabet.
My Body Language Kit Plus (Model Lk-Mb)
My Body Language Kit Plus, model LK-MB, is an academic and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. Major body parts and organs are highlighted in all parts of this unit, which includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games; and reproducible worksheets that add
My Family And Me Thematic Activity Module (Models 2817-6 & 2818-4)
The My Family and Me Thematic Activity Module is a language training system and personal skills tutorial program designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten and first grade levels introductory concepts such as family, self, and home. The activity also encourages students to place people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds in different home settings. The system utilizes a magnetized display board and metallic-backed visuals to illustrate concepts and encourage interactive le
My Family N Pals
My Family N Pals is a perceptual training and personal skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPad to teach a child to recognize the faces of family and friends. After installation, the user selects "Customize it" on the "Content Wizard" screen to replace the default pictures, verbal and text prompts. New content can be added to the app wi
My First Book Of Sign
My First Book of Sign is a sign language training book designed for use with young children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. This 76-page hardcover, full-color alphabet book depicts the signs for 150 words important to young children as derived from recognized word list sources such as the Dale List of 769 Easy Words. Instructions on how to form each sign are included.
My First Bowling Game
My First Bowling Game is an eye-hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extrmity gross motor, perceptual, or neurological disabilities. This machine-washable and dryable set includes foam-filled pins and two foam-filled balls. COLOR: The pins are patterned in black and white or red and white. The balls come in solid colors.
My First Clock
My First Clock is a two-sided teaching clock designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. The free-standing soft foam clock has a standard clock face with movable cloth hands on one side and 12 numbered pie-shaped compartments on the other. When a compartment is opened, the time and a corresponding design is revealed. The clock is machine washable and dryer safe and includes a zippered vinyl storage bag. DIMENSIONS (WxH): 11 x 14 inches. COLOR: Multi-colored.
My First Colorforms Computer Fun Set
My First Colorforms Computer Fun Set is a drawing program designed to let children express themselves visually for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. By placing instantly recognizable, pre-drawn objects on colorful backgrounds, students can create, listen to and interact with their own pictures. The program provides a palette of "stick-ons" from a variety of themes including animals, trees, weather and the alphabet. Students can choose a background, or create their own, and eac
My First Driving School (Model 8008)
My First Driving School, model 8008, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Users race the cars around the track using the two specially adapted remote control steering wheels. Each remote has two gumball switches to move the car forward or to turn. The remotes also have two external jacks capability switches (not included). The set includes a racing track, signs, two remote control cars, and a carrying case that doubles as a
My First Keyboard (Models Hpc-35)
My First Keyboard is a modified keyboard designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This flat membrane keyboard features a fixed ABC layout, works with most standard software, and includes a Y connector so the keyboard can be used in conjunction with the standard keyboard. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Macintosh computers. OPTIONS: USB adapter.
My First Tri-Write Pencils
My First Tri-Write Pencils are easy grasp pencils designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Designed to assure proper finger positioning for the beginning writer, it is comparable in size to a beginner pencil, but triangular in shape. The naturally ergonomic, triangular shape helps teach correct pencil grip. Available with or without an extra large, latex-free eraser, it has a finish that contains Microban anti-microbial protection that inhibits the growth of odor
My House: Language Activities Of Daily Living
My House is an independent living skills and language tutorial software program designed to encourage discovery, learning, and communication about the objects of daily living for students with developmental, physical, or language learning disabilities or those with autism, traumatic brain injury, or aphasia. The program is designed to enhance functional language skills, increase understanding of objects and their functions or descriptions, and build independence as students identify objects by n
My Little Fish (Model 298)
My Little Fish, model 298, is a switch adapted toy designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities. The toy fish wiggles, swims, and playfully feeds inside its water-filled bowl. The fish is operated with a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 1 D battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 8 x 4.5 x 6.25 inches.
My Little Puppy (Model 9313)
My Little Puppy, model 9313, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical and upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. When the user activates the capability switch (not included), the puppy flaps its ears and claps to “If You’re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands.” POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 11 x 8 x 9 inches. WEIGHT: 1.5 pounds.
My Own Paint Program
My Own Paint Program is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children through adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This program offers three painting activities: In the first, when the student activates the switch, the paint brush chooses a color and paints a vehicle. A musical reinforcer sounds when the picture is completed. The second activity enables the student to select the color(s) to paint the vehicle parts any color desired. The third activity enables
My Pool Pal Disposable Special Needs Swim-Ster Swim Diaper R & My Pool Pal Special Needs Reusable Swimdiaper
The My Pool Pal Disposable Special Needs Swim-ster Swim Diaper is a child or adult swim diaper designed for use by children or adults with urinary and/or bowel incontinence. Designed to be worn under swimsuits, these diapers are designed to be worn until soiled and then disposed of. These diapers feature Bacstop to reduce transfer of bacteria to the water up to 98 percent. SIZES: Available in 6/8 (17 to 24 inch waist and 11 to 17 inch leg), 8/10 (18 to 27 inch waist and 12 to 18 inch leg), 10/12
My Pool Pal Flotation Swimsuit
The My Pool Pal Flotation Swimsuit is a swimsuit designed for use by children with physical and developmental disabilities. Available in boys and girls styles, these one-piece suits are made of a nylon/Lycra blend fabric and feature foam blocks securely sewn into the midsection to maintain the wearer's buoyancy. The foam blocks are balanced between the front and back to promote stability. SIZES: Extra small (for children 20 to 30 pounds), small (for children 30 to 40 pounds), medium (for childr
My Pool Pal Swim-Ster Disposable Swim Diaper
The My Pool Pal Swim-ster Disposable Swim Diaper is a child swim diaper designed for use by children with urinary and/or bowel incontinence. Designed to be worn under swimsuits, these diapers are designed to be worn until soiled and then disposed of. These diapers feature Bacstop to reduce transfer of bacteria to the water up to 98 percent. SIZES: 12 months (12 to 15 pounds), 18 months (15 to 20 pounds), 24 months (18 to 25 pounds), 2T (20 to 30 pounds), 3T (30 to 40 pounds), and 4T (40 pounds a
My Pool Pal Swim-Sters Boy's Swim Diaper Trunks
The My Pool Pal Swim-sters Boy's Swim Diaper Truks are a child swim diaper designed for use by children with urinary and/or bowel incontinence. These board shorts feature a built-in swim diaper and are deigned to be worn over swimsuits or alone. These diaper shorts are designed to be laundered when soiled and reused. These diapers feature Bacstop to reduce transfer of bacteria to the water up to 98 percent. SIZES: 12 months (10 to 15 pounds), 18 months (15 to 20 pounds), 24 months (18 to 25 poun
My Pool Pal Swim-Sters Reusable Swim Diaper & Lite Swimdiaper
The My Pool Pal Swim-sters Reusable Swim Diaper is a child swim diaper designed for use by children with urinary and/or bowel incontinence. Designed to be worn under swimsuits, these diapers can be laundered and reused and feature Bacstop to reduce transfer of bacteria to the water up to 98 percent. The Lite Swim Diaper is a single layer lighter weight reusable diaper and also features Bacstop. SIZES: Both models are available in 12 months (10 to 15 pounds), 18 months (10 to 20 pounds), 24 month
My Reading Coach, School Edition & Single Student Edition
My Reading Coach is a reading tutorial program designed for use with children and adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Appropriate for students aged seven years through adult, this CD-ROM-based program provides self-paced, individualized reading instruction appropriate to the student's ability level, from those with few or no reading skills through those seeking to improve speed and comprehension. Jim Larrabee, a special needs teacher and
My School: Language Activities Of Daily Living
My School: Language Activities of Daily Living is an independent living skills and language tutorial software program designed to encourage discovery, learning, and communication about the objects of daily living for students with developmental, physical, or language learning disabilities or those with autism, traumatic brain injury or aphasia. The program is designed to enhance functional language skills, increase understanding of objects and their functions or descriptions, and build independe
My Signing Book Of Numbers
My Signing Book of Numbers is a sign language training book designed for use with young children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. This 56-page hardcover book uses delightful full-color illustrations of creatures and things to teach the signs for the numbers 0 through 20 and 30 through 100 by tens.
My Size Puzzle: Bear In The Big Blue House
The My Size Puzzle: Bear in the Big Blue House is a puzzle with large pieces designed for use by children with fine motor or vision disabilities. This 46-piece puzzle shows Bear of the popular children's television program with his kite. DIMENSIONS: Each piece is a minimum of 3 inches square and the completed puzzle is 3 feet tall x 2 feet wide.
My Size Puzzle: Blue's Clues
The My Size Puzzle: Blue's Clues is a puzzle with large pieces designed for use by children with fine motor or vision disabilities. This 46-piece puzzle shows Blue of the popular children's television program siting in her chair with her ears raised.. DIMENSIONS: Each piece is a minimum of 3 inches square and the completed puzzle is 3 feet tall x 2 feet wide.
My Talking Lappup
My Talking LapPup is an educational toy designed for use by young children with low vision or cognitive or learning disabilities. Designed for children 6 to 24 months old, this toy is available in two versions - Scout or Violet. It has a face that lights up and a mouth that animates as the dog sings and plays with the child. Useful for on-the-go play and learning, this toy encourages children to explore shapes, counting, opposites, and colors. The toy also enables users to lift and close the lid
My Town: Language Activities Of Daily Living
My Town: Language Activites of Daily Activity is an independent living skills and language tutorial software program designed to encourage discovery, learning, and communication about the objects of daily living for students with developmental, physical, or language learning disabilities or those with autism, traumatic brain injury, or aphasia. The program is designed to enhance functional language skills, increase understanding of objects and their functions or descriptions, and build independe
My Voice Id
MyVoice ID is a medical identification tag designed for use by individuals with autism, Alzheimer's disease, or other cognitive disabilities. This electronic recording device can be used to record a medical profile, including blood type, allergies and sensitivities, pre-existing medical conditions, medications, people to notify, and other information. The profile can be read back by touching a button, and updated by re-recording. The recording capacity is 60 to 80 words. The device includes a me
My Words - Lite
My Words – Lite is a reading and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to learn sight words. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections. Each section includes a "Learn" part and a "Play" part. Selected sight words are shown, one at a time, with audio prom
My-Medi Cold Compress For Children (Models 72010 & 74020)
The My-Medi Cold Compress for Children is a cold pack designed for use by children to relieve pain and swelling from injuries. Each unit has a colorful puppet-like design and a pouch for the child's hand, allowing the child to place the pouch over the injury. To use, the cold pack is first cooled in a freezer. While cold, it is applied directly to the pain site to temporarily relieve pain and/or swelling. It provides up to 30 minutes of cold therapy. The pack remains soft and conforming even whi
My-T-Calculator
My-T-Calculator is a is a mouse emulator program designed to provide a calculator to run "on-top" of Windows for individuals with limited upper limb mobility. This program works with any pointing devices, such as mice, joysticks, trackballs, pens, switches, etc., and is ideal for for any money, tax or accounting programs. The fully functional calculator can be displayed in nine different sizes and has the option to stay "on top" of all Windows applications when needed. A Pop-up Tape function sup
My-T-Mouse For Kids
My-T-Mouse for kids is a mouse emulator program and an on screen keyboard program designed to provide an interface specifically for children through any pointing device for individuals with limited upper limb mobility and/or coordination. It offers complete access and control over all computer functions whether it is through mice, trackballs, pens, touchscreens, joysticks, switches, etc. This program offers three "Heads-Up Display" keyboards in nine different sizes including Alphabetical, QWERTY
Myboard-Lc (Model Mb-Lc)
MyBoard-LC is a large key, large print keyboard designed for use by children with motor skill or cognitive disabilities. This keyboard has oversized keys color-coded by character set. Keytop labels have lowercase letters to assist those who have not yet mastered the relationship between uppercase and lowercase letters. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible personal computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, or Vista or MAC OS 10.1.5 or higher and a
Myboard-Uc
MyBoard-UC is a large key, large print keyboard designed for use by children with motor skill, vision, or cognitive disabilities. This keyboard has oversized keys color-coded by character set. Keytop labels have uppercase letters. There are no function keys. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible personal computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, or Vista, 7 or MAC OS 10.1.5 or higher and a USB port (a PS/2 adapter is included). DIMENSIONS: 19 x 1.5
Myi Occlusion Eye Patch
The MYI Occlusion Eye Patch is an eye patch designed for use by children with amblyopia (lazy eye), diplopia, strabismus, and other issues. To treat lazy eye, the child's stronger eye is occluded (covered) with a patch for approximately 2 hours every day, as prescribed by an eye doctor. This patch comes in a variety of attractive colors and designs to encourage the child to wear it willingly for the full time prescribed by the eye doctor. In addition, the patch has a strong adhesive so the child
Myomonitor Wireless Emg System
The Myomonitor Wireless EMG System is an electronic motion evaluation system designed for use in assessing muscular activity. Operating as either a wireless transmitter or an autonomous datalogger, this portable eight- or sixteen-channel EMG unit provides signal recordings in a full EMG bandwidth of 20 to 450 Herz using parallel-bar EMG sensor technology. The lightweight main unit can be worn by children or elderly adults, and can be used in applications requiring unrestricted movement with real
Mystery Of The Superintendent's House
The Mystery of the Superintendent's House is a sign language training game designed for use by children and adults who are deaf or who otherwise know sign language. Designed for two players through a large group in team aged 10 and up, this game uses a signed videotape to present the mystery of the superintendent's house which the players must solve before the house is torn down
Name Recognition And Writing Activity
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive, learning, severe physical, or neurological disabilities with letter and name recognition and fine motor development. Large paper keybpards are created. Students locate and touch the beginning letters of their names and practice writing their names. MATERIALS: Paper. TOOLS: Pen or marker. SKILLS REQUIRED: Drawing and lettering. AUTHOR: Robinson, B. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/
Name Writing
Name Writing is a writing skills training system designed to help students learn to read and write their names for individuals with a cognitive disability. By breaking name writing down into specific basic skills, this proven program teaches students to "draw" their own first names from memory. The program consists of three instructional units: Letter Order - arranging letters in a specific order; Stencil Use - recognizing that particular marks in a consistent pattern hace special meaning; and T
Name Writing Mitt
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with grasping or fine motor disabilities to print his/her name or participate in a sponge painting activity. Attach foam or rubber letters to a Duramitt glove. These gloves are marketed by Playtex, Inc., and come in two styles. One type of Duramitt has a sponge covering on the palm portion of the mitt, and the other style has the tough scrubbing nylon covering on the palm portion. With either mitt it is possible to attach pieces of Velc
National Geographic Picture Atlas Of Our Fifty States, Braille Edition (Model 5-87431-00)
The National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Fifty States, Braille Edition, model 5-87431-00, is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This comprehensive atlas has detailed maps and information for each state. There are three maps of each state, including a political map of major cities; a physical map showing mountains, rivers, and other physical features; and a road map showing Interstate and other highways. The atlas is in seven volumes
Neasy Swing Away Aug Com Mounting System
The NEasy Aug Com Swing Away Mounting System is a wheelchair mounting kit for communicators or lapboard mounting hardware designed fo use by individuals who use wheelchairs. This compact, heavy-duty modular mounting system for small to large devices or trays can be released and swung away by the user with only one or two pounds of pressure. Each swing away joint automatically locks into position with a stainless steel, spring-loaded pin at 0 degrees, 90 degrees (optional), and 180 degrees (optio
Nebbie
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of portable nebulizer designed for children with respiratory disabilities. Parents with children who have asthma have only two options for treatment, the nebulizer and the inhaler. While the inhaler is easily carried, it is less effective at the onset of an attack. Nebbie is a portable nebulizer that offers both the effectiveness of the mist nebulizer and the practicality and portability of the inhaler. When not in use, this nebulizer packs
Neo 2
Neo 2 keyboards are word processors designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities and upper extremity disabilities. This portable device has a full keyboard and a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, with instant on/off, one button file access, and auto-save. The unit comes loaded with AlphaWord Plus word processor software, which includes a spell-checker and thesaurus, user dictionary, find/replace and word count, Spanish-English word lookup, and a built-in help system for quick a
Neobaby 1 Grip 'n Grasp (Model 6700)
Neobaby 1 Grip 'N Grasp, model 6700, is a sensory integration activity designed to stimulate the development of babies with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. Made of a soft, pliable material, Grip 'N Grasp is a teething ring with a knobby surface to encourage holding, grasping, and nibbling. Other features include a Y-shaped base in the center of the ring with large knobs in various sizes. Each knob is designed to teach babies the concepts of size, shape, and color thro
Neobaby 2 Pick 'n Pull (Model 6706)
Neobaby 2 Pick 'N Pull, model 6706, is a sensory integration activity designed to stimulate the development of babies with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. Apealing to a baby's fascination with colors and sounds, Pick 'N Pull stimulates the development of the senses through touch, sight, and hearing. Made of plastic, this toy features a circular base with nodules in various shapes, sizes, textures, and colors on it. Some of them make noise. Others can be pulled and som
Neobaby 3 Spin 'n Grin (Model 6702)
Neobaby 3 Spin 'N Grin, model 6702, is a sensory integration activity designed to stimulate the mental and physical development of babies with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. Made of plastic, Spin 'N Grin is a spinning toy shaped like a flying saucer with a large spinner on the top, two eyes, two big plastic ears, and a plastic tail. By spinning all or part of the toy, including the body, ears, and tail, children are encouraged to strengthen large muscle groups. Focus
Neobaby 4 Twist 'n Turn (Model 6703)
Neobaby 4 Twist 'N Turn, model 6703, is a sensory integration activity designed to stimulate the development of children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. Made of a soft, pliable material, Twist 'N Turn is shaped like a rocket with moveable arms and two knob-shaped antennae. Children are encouraged to heighten their eye-hand coordination by twisting each of the rocket's three segments. When a segment has been sucessfully twisted, it makes a clicking sound. COLOR: T
Neon Floppy Bunny (Model 919N)
The Neon Floppy Bunny, model 919N, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, the rabbit squeaks, hops, sits, moves his ears, and wiggles his nose. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 9 x 5 x 6 inches. COLOR: Neon pink with black ear tips and white muzzle.
Nephrostomy Catheter
PROTOTYPE-----Nephrostomy Catheter is designed for use by pediatric urologists to obtain their own nephrostomy access during the kidney stone removal procedure. This technique for nephrostomy creation has an urologist advance a puncture wire through the working channel of a flexible ureteroscope and out of the kidney. Early data suggests dramatic reductions in radiation exposure, shorter learning curve, and less bleeding.
Nested Climbing Stools (Model 712)
The Nested Climbing Stools, model 712, are a set of four climbing stools which may be nested for storage. The tops are covered with corrugated rubber tread. DIMENSIONS (DxWxH): Stools measure: 10 x 12 x 2 inches, 12 x 14 x 4 inches, 14 x 18 x 6 inches, and 16 x 20 x 8 inches. CAPACITY: 250 pounds.
Nestibenches By Tramble
Nestibenches by Tramble are child climbing stools designed for use with children with neurological or mobility disabilities. Available in two sizes, these sets can be used as climbing stairs or for practice in stepping up or jumping down. When set in an "L" configuration, the child can sit on one bench and be encouraged to shift weight, cross the midline. and rotate the body while reaching for an object on the other. These wooden benches nest together for storage and can be used for activity tab
New Bug Special Needs Stroller, Deluxe Package (Size Small)
The New Bug Special Needs Stroller, Deluxe Package (Size Small), is an adapted stroller designed for children with lower extremity disabilities. It offers tilt-in-space functionality to provide the child with pressure relief and positional change, as well as numerous other adjustable features. The New Bug Special Needs Stroller has a backrest that can be reclined up to 40 degrees and adjusted in height by 3.9 inches. It has an integrated headrest for improved posture, a footrest that tips up and
New Frog And Fly
New Frog & Fly is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. Based on the classic game from the early days of personal computing, this switch-training software features brightly colored graphics with delightful animation and sometimes hilarious sound effects. Four switch training activities help teach cause and effect, two-switch step scanning, auto-scanning, and reaction time. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or
New Way: Learning With Literature Series Big Books & New Way White Lap Books With Words
The New Way: Learning with Literature Series Big Books and the New Way White Lap Books with Words are large print books designed for use by children with low vision. Both series are large format books with short stories and full-color illustrations. Stories include original stories, fairy tales, fables, and traditional stories, and are designed to stimulate personal writing, self-expression, critical thinking, and creativity. They feature rhythm and predictable outcomes. The New Way Big Books ar
Nfb Type 2 Straight Fiberglass Cane
The NFB Type 2 Straight Fiberglass Cane is a rigid white cane designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. This hollow fiberglass cane has a plastic handle with an elastic loop on top, and includes a cane tip. DIMENSIONS: Available lengths (in two inch increments unless otherwise noted), 24 to 36, 39, 42, or 45 to 65 inches. COLOR: White.
Nfb Type 6 Straight Carbon Fiber Cane
The NFB Type 6 Straight Carbon Fiber Cane is a white cane designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. Made of hollow carbon-fiber, this rigid cane has a smooth plastic handle with a elastic loop on top. A cane tip is included. DIMENSIONS: Canes are available in lengths from 49 to 69 inches, in two-inch increments. COLOR: White.
Nickle/mercury Head Control Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mercury switch activates device when it is held upright and turns it off when tilted sideways or down. Can be used to encourage a child to hold head up in order to activate a tape recorder, toy, or light. Switch is contructed of glass mercury switch, small plastic pill bottle with snap lid, earphone with subminiature size plug, 2 small pieces of cardboard, tape, glue, and rosin core solder. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: Homem
Nimbo Posterior Safety Roller (Models Ka 1200, Ka 2200, Ka 3200, & Ka 4200)
The Nimbo Posterior Safety Roller is a folding adjustable wheeled walker designed for indoor and outdoor use by individuals with balance or walking disabiities. All models have an aluminum frame, latex-free handgrips with flanged ends, and four soft rubber wheels that adhere to surfaces to prevent the walker from rolling backward. The one-direction rear wheels have an aluminum ratchet and pin mechanism, and an anti-reverse override bracket that disengages the one-direction wheels to allow both f
Nine Volt Toy Adapter.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapter for use with toys or other devices requiring a 9 volt battery. Adapter is constructed using two volt battery snaps and a subminiature jack. To use adapter, snap battery into one pair of snaps and attach the other side into the toy. Turn the on/off switch on the toy to the on position. Plug any switch into the jack. Switch should activate the toy. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely
Nintendo Joystick Module & Super Nintendo Joystick Module (Model 612, 612-8, 613, 613-8)
The Nintendo and Super Nintendo Joystick Module, models 612, 612-8, 613, 613-8, are modules with a built-in joystick that interfaces with the Nintendo and Super Nintendo Entertainment System for indivudals with physical disabilities. The modules feature top mounted push buttons for override of external capability switches actions (by teacher or therapist, for example). The module's large platform has 4 rubber suction cups to secure it to a table or counter.
No Hearing Needed Busy Box
The No Hearing Needed Busy Box is a sensory busy box designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This box offers three stations: a vibrating plate, a pull ball that activates a removable fan, and a plate that activates a light. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries (not included).
No Noise Switch (Model 3Nssw)
The No Noise Switch, model 3NSSW, is a control switch interface unit designed for use with individuals with emotional or cognitive disabilities. This switch activates the connected toy or appliance as a reward for quiet, encouraging those who shout or scream to modify behavior. This unit includes a microphone and a sensitivity control.
No Vision Needed Busy Box With Am / Fm Radio
The No Vision Needed Busy Box with AM / FM Radio is a sensory busy box designed for use by children who are blind or who have low vision. This box offers three stations: a vibrating plate, a pull ball that activates a removable fan, and a plate that activates an AM/FM radio. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries (not included).
No Vision Or Hearing Needed Busy Box
The No Vision or Hearing Needed Busy Box is a sensory busy box designed for use by children who have visual and hearing disabilities. This box offers three stations: a smooth vibrating plate, a pull ball that activates a removable fan, and a texture plate that activates s spinning piece of soft cloth. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries (not included).
No-Glamour Auditory Processing Interactive Software
No-Glamour Auditory Processing Interactive Software is an auditory perceptual training program designed for use by children with learning or communication disabilities. This software uses a multi-sensory approach to training students in auditory processing skills, from simple auditory reception to complex problem solving tasks. The program improves auditory processing skills in these areas: auditory reception, following directions, recognizing absurdities, phonological awareness, details, exclus
No-Tip Cup Keeper
The No-Tip Cup Keeper is a no tip glass hoder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This plastic base is designed to prevent drinking cups from tipping over. The wide base has a trough that fits the Little Spill Cup (not included; see entry) all Flo-Trol cups (not included; see entry), and other cups of similar diameters. The device is made of polyethylene. DIMENSIONS: Base is 4 7/8 inches in diameter.
No-Wire Walker Basket
The No-Wire Walker Basket is a caddy for a walker designed for use by children or adults with mobility disabilities. Made of polypropylene, this basket attaches to the horizontal and vertical bars of the walker on the inside or the outside. Retracting stabilizing arms lock onto the legs of the walker to eliminate swinging. A slot on the front of the basket holds an identification tag. The bottom of the basket features a built-in glass, can, or cup holder; a smaller compartment for coins or medic
Noah's Ark Memory Game
The Noah's Ark Memory Game is a memory improvement activity designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. The game designed for up to four players, also helps develop matching skills and aids players in learning to recognize animals. Each player is given an ark card with the goal of filling it with pairs of male and female animals. Each pair shows the same species, but in subtly different ways. The set includes four ark cards, 48 animal cards, and a guide.
Noah's World Bed
The Noah's World Bed is an enclosed bed designed for use by children with autism or sleep disorders such as sleepwalking. This bed has a wooden box frame for a twin mattress and four 6-foot posts, one at each corner. A fabric ecnclosure is secured to the frame and posts, covering all four sides and the top. The enclosure has one or more zipper openings on that allows the child to be zipped in safely to prevent night wandering. During the day, the bed can also provide a contained play environme
Noggie‚Ñ¢ Plush
Noggie™ Plush is a support soft seat designed for use by premature infants weighing up to 8 pounds while positioned in a car seat or stroller. It has two firm arms that wrap around the infant to provide comfort and support. The flexible arms move up or down, to the front or sides to meet individual needs. The removable head supports and cradles the infants head and neck and can be adjusted up or down to accommodate the infants growing needs. The Noggie™ Plush slips easily into infant carrie
Noise Putty
Noise Putty is a finger exerciser designed for use by children with reduced finger strength. Maqnipulating this putty for finger resistive exercise causes the putty to make a variety of outrageous sounds.
Noise Sensitive Traffic Light (Model 1830)
The Noise Sensitive Traffic Light, model 1830, is a wall-mounted speech teaching device designed to encourage awareness of sound levels. This unit can be used in individually or in group speech therapy to increase awareness of speech volume as the light changes from red to yellow to green based on volume level. In classrooms and other settings, the device can be used to control noise levels, with the light turning red when noise levels reach unacceptable levels and green when the noise level dec
Non-Adjustable Bath Chair (Models B0403, B0435 & B0457)
The Non-Adjustable Bath Chair, models B0403, B0435, and B0457, is a reclining bath seat designed to to provide children and adults with lower extremity, mobility or severe physical disabilities with a stable, comfortable seat while bathing. . This chair has a frame constructed of PVC tubing and a mesh seat. The mesh is removable for cleaning. OPTIONS: Leg and body restraining belts; wheeled base; suction cups; and a head stabilizer are available. SIZES: Child (model B0403) for individuals 3 feet
Noodle Protection
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To allow children with neurological impairments such as Myoclonus safely participate in grocery shopping by sitting independently in the shopping cart with the help of foam pool noodles.
Nouns & Sounds
Nouns & Sounds is a language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, language-learning disabilities, and cochlear implants. This program encourages the development of listening skills, auditory discrimination skills, and short-term auditory and visual memory skills as users match common environmental sounds to appropriate realistic pictures. Using Optimized Intervention technology, the program begins with an assessment to determine which soun
Nu Support Belt.
Double panel elastic support belt with standard 2 3/8 inch pouch opening. Gives added support to abdomen to compensate for muscle weakness or hernia in stoma area. Hook and eye or Velcro closures. Waist sizes: small to extra, extra large. Option: prolapse overbelt. Wide cover flap goes over stoma opening to keep stoma from prolapsing into pouch. 3, 4, 6 or 9 inches wide. 3 inch support belt in petite and youth sizes has 2 1/4 inch pouch opening.
Nuk Toothbrush Set (Model Nk-200)
The NUK Toothbrush Set, model NK-200, is a set of two toothbrushes with extended handles and a toothbrush with a rubber head designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. The three-brush set follows the child's growth beginning with teething and includes a NUK Massager (also sold separately) with a flexible rubber, nubby head; a NUK Stimulating brush for the first teeth; and a NUK Soft Nylon Bristle Brush (model NUK-150, set of one of each, $6.50). All brushes have extended han
Number Bus.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Dice game to help children develop concepts of numbers. Describes construction of a game which includes a wood "bus", twenty peg "men" and four dice. The bus is basically a box 9 by 7 by 3 1/2 inches deep; the bottom is made two boards deep with 20 holes (7/8 inch) drilled in the top one as "seats." Twenty pieces of 3/4 inch dowel cut 3 inches long, half painted one color, half another, serve as "men". The dice are 1 1/4 inch cubes with dots ranging fr
Number Find - Lite
Number Find – Lite is a perceptual training program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize numbers. The app starts with a training session where all the numbers being taught in the session will be shown one by one on the screen. Next, the child is asked to identify the correct number from
Number Navigator
Number Navigator is a math skills training program designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and fine motor disabilities. This mathematical software enables children to record their arithmetic and algebra exercises and homework via the button bar, keyboard, or switches without having to resort to the complexities of a spreadsheet. Numbers are entered into grid locations on the screen, using the keyboard or switches with SAW (Switch Access for Windows) Selection Sets. The pupil then na
Number Plane
Number Plane is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program features Murphy mouse presenting 21 practical activities, such as Doughnut Dragons and Florrie Flutter's Kites. Mathematical concepts and vocabulary are introduced clearly with full narration. Contents include numbers from zero to 99, halves and quarters fractions, place value in two-digit numbers, multiplication as repeated addition, division as sharing equally and r
Number Puzzle Boards
The Number Puzzle Boards and Pegs are a math skills game designed for use by children with fine motor, learning, or cognitive disabilities. This multi-component manipulative activity is designed to aid in refining math skills. The self correcting number puzzles may be used alone or in combination with pegs for counting and math. The set includes 55 easy-to-handle Tall-Stacker pegs, ten crepe rubber boards, and a plastic storage tub. The boards and pegs can be washed with soap and water and may b
Number Sequence - Autism Series
Number Sequence – Autism Series is a perceptual training and math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to learn number sequencing using a set of three numbers. The app shows number sequences on the screen in the training section. In the trial section, the first two numbers of
Number Train
Number Train is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program features Murphy mouse acting as a guide through fully narrated interactive activities, such as rolling dice and playing an adding game with an elephant, learning about odd and even numbers with Fandango Frogs, and subtracting with ducks as they dive into the water and swim away. Mathematical concepts and vocabulary are introduced clearly with full narration. Contents
Number Works, The
The Number Works is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. Full of cranky old machines that barely work, The Number Works Factory needs to get working again. As students build math skills, they repair the machines. Along the way, they enlist the help of UNIT the robot and his friend the mouse. Activities focus on place value and ordering numbers, approximation, addition of two-digit numbers, subtraction of two-digit numbers, addition
Numbered Tiles.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wood tiles with numbers and signs to encourage children to do simple arithmetic. Hardboard tiles 6 inches square with numbers 1-9 and signs for add, subtract, multiply and divide painted on them. As the child gets better at arithmetic more tiles can be added. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 122-123. Also available from Prentice-
Numberpack
NumberPack is a math skills training program designed for children with upper extremity and fine motor disabilities. This software program contains three simulated pieces of classroom equipment: a teaching clock, an abacus, and a number line. These simulations are keyboard-operated stand-alone units with their own printing functions. The clock is a re-creation of a classroom teaching clock with a number of additional features. The clock can be moved forwards or backwards in a number of adjustabl
Nursery Rhyme Caterpillar (Model 1203)
The Nursery Rhyme Caterpillar, model 1203, is a switch-activated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, cognitive, or severe physical disabilities. Activate each of the built-in tactile switches to listen to the pre-recorded nursery rhymes recited by children while bright multi-colored lights twinkle along. Nursery rhymes include Mary Had a Little Lamb, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpy, and Little Miss Muffet. The unit can be used on a tabletop or it can be wall mounted. POWER: Uses 4
Nusling Magnetic Fastening System
The NuSling Magnetic Fastening System is an arm sling with shoulder harness designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This two-piece system has a collar strap that wraps around the neck and snaps in front and a cuff that is strapped around the arm to be supported. The cuff attaches to the collar strap sling with a magnetic fastener to form the sling. The NuSling is designed for extended wear and can be worn under clothing. The collar strap features an ergonomic V-shaped
Nuts And Bolts
Nuts and Bolts is a hand eye coordination activity designed for use by children with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. This activity enhances fine motor skills as children twist the large, smooth bolts. This set includes 12 nuts and 12 bolts. COLOR: The nuts and bolts are bright red, green, blue, and yellow.
Ny Electric Elbow
The NY Electric Elbow is an externally powered prosthetic elbow for adults or children. This prosthesis is inter-changeable with the Hosmer E 400 and E 200 elbows. The elbow flexion/extension range is 5 to 135 degrees; lift time for 5 to 135 degrees is 4.5 seconds for 24 inch pounds, and 1.2 seconds for 0 inch pounds; the stall is 30 inch pounds; break away is 15 to 20 foot pounds. This elbow is compatible with the NY Prehension Actuator and Michigan Electric Hook. POWER: Power pack requires fou
Nylon Coated Spoons
The Nylon Coated Spoons are coated spoons designed for use by children with tremors, upper extremity spacticity, or sensitive teeth and gums. The nylon coating increases the thickness of the bowls and protects the user's teeth and gums. The hand-washable spoons are available in a teaspoon, a youthspoon, and an infant spoon.
O&M Tactile Graphics (Model 1-20100-00)
O&M Tactile Graphics, model 1-20100-00, is a tactile graphics kit for orientation and mobility training designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The tactile grapics in this kit can be used to teach orientation and mobility concepts, compass directions, clock locations, and navigating outside and inside. The kit includes 10 high- contrast print/tactile graphics and a Teacher's Guide in print and braille, which provides ideas on lesson planning using the graphics.
Object Calendar
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create an object calendar or symbol shelf that can be used in developing and expanding communication with children with intellectual and/or communication disabilities. First, determine what activities the child enjoys, or if using the object calendar for steps of an activity such as grooming, determine the steps within the specific activity. Second, plan a sequence including several of these activities or steps. Third, select obvious objects or parts of obj
Object Display Switch
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals who cannot successfully comprehend and/or use augmentative displays for communication to communicate. With the use of this switch display, a user receives auditory reinforcement, while alerting another person to the attempt to communicate. The adaptation is an object display box with a switch under its cover. The box mounts to a wall with industrial Velcro. The device is then connected to a Switch Module. The Switch Module is a self-cont
Objects - Lite
Objects – Lite is a perceptual training and independent living and personal skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize common objects which they come across in their daily living such as chair, table, comb, toothbrush, and pillow. The app is organized into multiple "Le
Objects In Container Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch which will turn on a tape player, battery toy or light when the child drops something into a container. Switch made from a metal cookie or candy tin a 3/4 inch copper U-bracket, 4 3/8 inch, 6-32 bolts with nuts, corregated cardboard and foam rubber. Provides instructions, diagrams and photograph. Suggests uses. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped C
Ocean Wonders Projector (Model 339X)
The Ocean Wonders Projector, model 339X, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, severe physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities. Hold down a connected capability switch and one of two colorful ocean scenes will project on a wall or ceiling while soothing classical music plays. Music can also be played for a preset twelve minutes without the capability switch. The unit is equipped with a carrying handle. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH
Odyssey Iii Talking Globe
The Odyssey III Talking Globe is an interactive educational toy designed for teaching geography to children with learning disabilities or low vision. The globe may also be adapted for the use of blind children by applying tactile markers such as High Marks, high dots, or Wikki Stix (see separate entries). When a spot on the Odyssey III globe is touched with a special pen that comes with the globe, a clear synthesized voice speaks the name of the city, state, country or ocean that has been touche
Off We Go - Going On A Plane
Off We Go - Going on a Plane is an independent living skills, personal skills, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents working with children who have cognitive, communication or speech disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to help prepare a child for travelling on a plane. The child will see what is likely to happen and hear some of the typical sounds that they would hear during their journey t
Okapi
The Okapi is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This wheelchair system uses an Impala wheelchair frame with a large size Panda standard seating system (see separate entries). FRAME (HxLxW): 88 to 120 x 102 x 66 centimeters (size 1) or 88 to 120 x 102 x 71 centimeters (size 2). Length without footrests is 72 centimeters. SEAT (LxW): 33 x 34 centimeters (size 1) or 41 x 36 centimeters (size 2)
Old Macdonald's Farm Deluxe
Old MacDonald's Farm Deluxe is a language tutorial program designed for use with young children communication, cognitive, upper extrmity, and vision disabilities, as well as developmental delays. This program offers a variety of activities including the song with real pictures or cartoons, animal sounds, dot-to-dot, matching animals to line drawings, matching mothers to babies, matching animals to words, and two printable onscreen books. This program utilizes switch operation, inverse switch ope
Old Macdonald's Farm I
Old MacDonald's Farm I is a pre-reading tutorial program and language tutorial program designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years. The program, based on the nursery song, has 3 levels: Level 1, allows the child to select any animal from the PowerPad (see separate entry) or IntelliKeys overlay; Level 2 requires the child to select the correct animal when prompted by its name; Level 3 has the child select the correct animal after hearing its sound. The complete set includes a program disk and
Old Macdonald's Farm Overlays
Teach Me to Talk Overlays are language tutorial program overlays designed for use with Intellikeys (see separate entry). The hybrid CD-ROM includes all 45 overlayss necessary to use the Old MacDonald's Farm Deluxe (see separate entry) program with Intellikeys. Also included are key codes and graphics for designing custom overlays. The overlays can also be adapted for games and other activities. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM includes versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible compute
Oliver Kitty (Model 931)
Oliver Kitty, model 931, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. When an attached capability switch (not included) is activated, this kitty walks forward and backward and wags its tail. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 7.5 x 4 x 7 inches.
Omni Directional Vestibular Dome Mat (Models W2954 & W3271)
Dome shaped therapeutic balancing tool for children provides a variety of positioning surfaces.: when positioned on flat side child may sit or crawl over curved surface; turned over on curved side child may lay or sit on flat side while therapist provides rocking movement. 63 by 16 inches. Available with (W3271) or without (W2954) body straps.
Omni Stander
The Mulholland Omni Stander is a mobile standing aid designed to meet a variety of standing needs for children with mobility disabilities. The unit converts from a prone stander to a supine stander to a mobile prone stander. Adjustable postural supports accommodate growth and changing needs. The large, quick-release wheels include handrims for self-propulsion and the stander can be disassembled without tools for transport and storage.
On / Off Switch (Model 3Tonf)
The On/Off Switch model 3TONF, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This large surface switch consists of two plates; tapping the left one turns the connected toy or appliance on and tapping the right one turns the item off. COLOR: The "on" side of the switch is green and the "off" side is red.
On The Farm
On the Farm is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program has five different types of activities with farm themes, all accessible by mouse, touchscreen, keyboard or switches at the same time. Users can build up a scene, one picture at a time, by pressing the mouse, spacebar, or switch; place pictures on a background scene; click on an area to see the word, hear a sound
On The Way To Literacy
On the Way to Literacy is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for children who are blind or have low vision. The program comprises 18 tactile storybooks with text that parents can read aloud and tactile illustrations that children who are blind or have low vision can feel. These tactile storybooks contain information and activities to enhance the development of literacy in young children. Giggly-Wiggly, Snickety-Snick has words on the left-hand page that capture a range of tactile experience
On Time Story Problems
On Time Story Problems is a time skills tutorial program designed to teach time telling skills for students with cognitive disabilities. This program teaches time telling using analog and digital clock faces with two sets of story problem cards. Students learn to relate clock times with the real world and solve story problems about real-time activities. Grades K-1 focuses on times to the hour and half-hour. Grades 1-2 progresses to quarter hour and elapsed time. Each set includes 13 activity car
On/off Module (Model 581)
The On/Off Module, module 581, is a switch adapter designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. When this module is connected between a switch-adapted device and two switches (not included), the module enables one switch to turn the device on and the second to turn the device off. The module is equipped with a combination 0.25-inch and 1/8-inch plug.
Once Upon A Sign Signed Storybooks
Once Upon a Sign Signed Storybooks are sign language training DVDs designed for use with children with hearing disabilities. These DVDs (each sold separately) focus on babies and their parents learning sign together. Each DVD includes live-action unvoiced signing embedded inside the image of each page of a classic children's book, vocabulary enhancement, and signing tips. The goal is to help youngsters easily make the print-to-ASL sign connection and stimulate an early love of literature while b
One Recorder With Dividers (Model 1444)
The One Message Recorder with Dividers, model 1444, is a voice output rocker switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or communication disabilities. This two-part switch enables messages to be recorded by pressing one side of the switch and played by pressing the other side. Interchangeable center dividers allow a therapist to choose a suitable barrier to physically separate message and record plate. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x
One Take N' Talk (Model 8708)
One Take N' Talk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. This device focuses on a specific task; placing an object (not included) on or removing it from the unit activates a 20-second message. Icons may be placed under a removable clear panel. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11.75 x 2.75 x 7.5 inches.
One, Two, Tie My Shoe
One, Two, Tie My Shoe is a lacing shoe set designed for use by individuals with fine motor, neurological, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities. This set includes four chunky, jumbo-sized, soft foam lacing shoes, and four giant plush laces.
One-Step Communication Device
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with communication disanilities in participating in classromm activities. Talking picture frames were purchased at a local retailer and fitted with pictures appropriate to the activity. The frame is portable and large enough to store a set of pictures. MATERIALS: Recordable talking picture frames and corresponding pictures to fit the frame. AUTHOR: Chambers, M. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/at
Onesie for Battery-less Wireless Pediatric ECG Monitoring
PROTOTYPE-----Onesie for Battery-less Wireless Pediatric ECG Monitoring is designed to provided constant physiological monitoring via a flexible, battery-less device that snaps inside the garment. This miniaturized device will be powered by body heat whenever it is worn, continuously collect medical grade ECG, monitor for cardiac arrhythmias, and wirelessly communicate with a smart phone. This product will facilitate unobtrusive, continuous monitoring of infants for diagnosis and treatment of he
Ooops!
Ooops! is a cause and effect training program and single control switch game program library designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. It contains four arcade-style game programs controlled by either a mouse or a single switch. The programs have high quality graphics and animation. Players select from a balloon, a spaceship, a car, or a submarine, then collect as many crystals as possible without crashing into obstacles. The pro
Open Your Heart America Video Package
The "Open Your Heart America" Video Package is a sign language training program designed to teach American Sign Language for individuals who are deaf. The video is twenty minutes long, divided into two sections. It is closed captioned, and includes lyrics and sign descriptions. One part is a pop anthem music video with an environmental and patriotic theme in which Gaia Tossing sings and signs to a group of urban neighborhood children and an elderly homeless woman, motivating them to positive act
Operation Neptune
Operation Neptune is a math tutorial prgram designed to build confidence in math and problem solving skills for children who are mentally challenged. It strengthens problem solving and thinking skills necessary for pre-alegebra foundation by introducing algebraic equations and challenging players to read and interpret data from charts, graphs, maps and tables and perform calculations involving measurement concepts such as area, distance and volume. Features include Math Practice allowing players
Opposites: A Beginner's Book Of Signs
Opposites: A Beginner's Book of Signs is a sign language training book designed for infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Seven different pairs of opposites are shown in this board book. Each page includes a photograph of an object and a drawing of the sign for it.
Optec Solid Ankle AFO Brace
The Optec Solid Ankle AFO Brace is designed for users who need ankle and foot management and who suffer from dorsiflexion assist, drop foot control, medial-lateral control, neurological deficit, and plantar flexion resist. The brace is made of durable polypropylene plastic and offers users support with the convenience of prefabrication.
OPTI Aura LED Projector
The OPTI Aura LED Projector is designed for individuals with neurological disabilities to create a good home sensory environment with wireless capabilities.
Optiflex
OptiFlex is a continuous passive motion (CPM) device designed for use with individuals with lower extremity disabilities. This device is engineered with an extra-wide carriage to accommodate knee replacements or other knee injuries or disabilities. The unit offers progressive range of motion (ROM), an Oscillation Zone that replicates the benefits of active physical therapy protocols, a Fast Back mode that enables the knee to spend more time in working ROM by accelerating through non-working ROM,
OptiFlex 3 Knee CPM
OptiFlex® 3 Knee CPM is designed to provide anatomical motion therapy to patients of all ages. The Continuous Passive motion, or CPM, is a therapy designed to assist with patient recovery after an injury or knee replacement surgery by moving the leg in a series of motions for an extended period of time. This movement prevents tissues and joints from becoming stiff and promotes healing by reducing recovery time. The OptiFlex® 3 Knee CPM provides patients with the ability to increase the flexion a
Optikinetics 9" Max Forest Wheel Effect Wheel
The Optikinetics 9" Max Forest Wheel Effect Wheel is a projector designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to recreate a calming rainforest scene as projected light. It is designed for multi-sensory environments with a strong slant towards education. Magnetic.
Optikinetics Dual Wheel Rotator For OPTI Solar Projectors
The Optikinetics Dual Wheel Rotator For OPTI Solar Projectors are designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use in an indoor environment. The Optikinetics Dual Wheel Rotator for OPTI Solar Projectors fits both 6-inch and 9-inch effect wheels while also letting the user adjust the speed and directions of their content. No cables. Rotates from 50 minutes per rotation to 5 rotations a minute.
Optp Swiss Exercise Balls
OPTP Swiss Exercise Balls are inflatable balance training and exercise devices designed for use by children and adults with balance, neurological, upper extremity, or lower extremity disabilities. Available in a range of sizes for balance, stretching, strengthening, or aerobic exercises, these balls are pump-inflatable and firmness can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing inflation. OPTIONS: Power pump ball pump. DIMENSIONS: Available in 11.5, 17.5, 21.5, 25, 29.5, 33, or 37 inches in diamete
Oral Motor Kit (Model 1145)
The Oral Motor Kit, model 1145, is a respiratory training activity designed to provide tactile, proprioceptive, visual, and auditory feedback for children and adults with severe physical, speech, or neurological disabilities. This all-inclusive kit include items to provide oral stimulation, help to strengthen the muscles in the mouth and face, and/or make feeding easier. The kit includes: Set of six whistles, vibrating teether, Tri Chew, Tuffy Chew, scooper plate, set of five Easy Spoons, a two-
Oralflo Pill Swallowing Cup
The Oralflo Pill Swallowing Cup is a cup with pill holder designed for use by children (ages four and up) and adults with autism, stroke, dysphagia, Down Syndrome Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, visual impairments or who otherwise have difficulty swallowing pills. This cup is designed to allow the natural swallow reflex to ingest medications. The Oralflo cup's snap-on lid has a specially designed ribbed spout. Users simply place the pill inside the spout and tip the cup back, drinking as they no
Orbiter
The Orbiter is an eye-hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor and neurological disabilities. This activity also encourages use of both hands as the user places fingers in the ring handles on either side, winds by flipping the wrists in a circular motion, and then pulls the handles tight and loosens them in a continuous rhythm to keep the orbiter spinning. Luminescent fins create dazzling colorburst effects.
Orca Wheeled Bath
The Orca Wheeled Bath is a height adjustable, portable, wheeled bath designed for use by parents and caregivers while washing or bathing young children. The adjustable height helps to reduce the possibility of back strain or stress. The bath itself is made from polypropylene and has a plughole and a drainage tube that allows it to be emptied after use. The bath tub is fitted onto a polyester coated, steel frame that is height adjustable through a huge range, allowing the top of the bath to be l
Original Learning Clock , The
The Original Learning Clock is a teaching clock designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. This large plastic clock features gears on the clock face to maintain correct hour and minute relationships and showing the inner clock workings. The clock features large, easy-to-read hour and minute markings. DIMENSIONS: 9.5 inches tall. COLOR: The clock is yellow with blue markings.
Original Learning Clock And Activity Cards
The Original Learning Clock and Activity Cards is a teaching clock designed for use with individuals with learning disabilities. The large, colorful clock is self-supporting and features clear numerals (1 through 12) and dots to mark the minutes in between. The set also includes 24 double-sided activity cards filled with problem-solving situations, and a transparent clock face for use with the cards.
Original Lift Walker, The
The Original Lift Walker is a walker with lifter designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. This device also functions as a mobile stander, a gait trainer, a transfer assist, and a toilet assist. The hydraulic lifter eliminates the need for manual lifting. The height-adjustable walker is constructed of powder-coated mild steel tubing and disassembles for transport. Standard features include a U-shaped base (available in narrow or standard) with four caster wheels, a choi
Original Pedo Trike
Original Pedo Trike is designed for children 2-9 years of age who are working on enhancing their posture control, bilateral coordination, spatial awareness and motor planning for young children. The design includes two front swiveling wheels to allow safe maneuvering without any obstructions from the wheels. The adjustable seat height and handlebar height can be adjusted (2.5 centimeters increments) to accommodate a growing user. It is designed for indoor and outdoor use as well. The Pedo is mad
Ormesa Birillo Pre-Gait Trainer
The Ormesa Birillo is a pre-gait trainer/mobile corner sitter that allows a child to practice reciprocal leg movement patterns in a seated position and is a good precursor to walking. The height and depth adjustable front grab bar ensures safety without hindering transfers. Seat to floor height is adjustable. Headrest and tray are available. Encourages plantar/volar flexion.
Ormesa Clip Stroller (Size 1)
The Ormesa Clip Stroller (Size 1) is a lightweight, foldable stroller designed for children with mild to moderate neurological or mobility disabilities. It is designed to provide the child with additional head and trunk support. Made of an aluminum frame painted with non-toxic epoxy paint, the Clip Stroller features a semi-rigid, reclining backrest that can be adjusted from 0 to 12 degrees from the upright position using the zippers located behind the backrest. It also comes with a leg support b
Ormesa Dondolino Prone
The Ormesa Dondolino is a heavy duty tilting prone/upright stander for children with special needs. Available in 3 sizes, the Dondolino special needs stander provides support for children with mild to moderate physical disabilities. The Ormesa Dondolino is latex-free, and features adjustable pelvic supports, kneepads, table, frame and wooden base.
Ormesa New Novus Stroller
Ormesa New Novus Stroller is a manual wheelchair designed for children and young adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury requiring minimal to moderate positioning needs. The Ormesa New Novus Stroller can be folded for transportation and can be customized for the user’s specific needs. It comes with removable/washable, latex-free and fire resistant fabric. Large rear wheels enable it to easily travel over rough terrain.
Orthocare Neutral Position Wrist Hand Orthosis (Models 1115 Thru 1128)
The Orthocare Neutral Position Wrist/Hand Orthosis is a spasticity- type splint with an anatomical cone design with premolded metacarpal arch that maintains slight flexion of all finger joints, and supported thumb in opposition. Due to the elimination of a radial border, the splint allows easy forearm pronation and supination. The recessed ulnar styloid area helps eliminate pressure. The brace is completely flanged and has rounded edges to insure against possible injury by the user. The custom o
Orthocare Positional Orthosis For Hand Burns
The Orthocare Positional Orthosis for Hand Burns is a functional hand splint designed to assist in preventing deformities of hands that have been burned. Made of Kydex plastic, this hand orthosis features 15 degrees of wrist dorsiflexion, thumb abduction and extension, approximately 60 degrees of flexion of metacarpophalangeal (MPC) joints, and full extension of interphalangeal (IP) joints. The Kydex plastic is easily adapted with a heat gun, and wipes clean with any aseptic solution. SIZES: Ava
Orthocare Spaceboot
The Orthocare SPACEBOOT is a device that acts as a drop-foot splint, heel protector, and/or foot positioner. This boot was designed to position the ankle in a neutral position, and to prevent foot drop and heel cord shortening, inversion and eversion of the foot, and internal or external rotation of the hip and leg. The standard assembled SPACEBOOT consists of a plastic boot-shaped frame, foam insert, and 3 Velcro or Polynap straps with adjustable foam pads for positive restraint and for securin
Orthopedic Tm2000 Series
The Orthopedic TM2000 Series are orthopedic sneakers for children designed with added depth to accommodate ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and other orthotics and internal modifications. Available in high-or low-top styles, these shoes also feature extended counters firm enough to provide support and stability and removable cushioned insoles, and symmetrical straight last. SIZES: Toddlers 5 to 10, children's 10.5 to 2, and youth 2.5 to 4, all in a choice of medium or wide width. COLOR: The low top st
Otter Bath Seat (Models Ot 1000, Ot 2000, & Ot 3000)
The Otter Bath Seat is a child's bath seat designed for use by children with severe physical, neurological, balance, or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This seat fits all standard tubs, has a folding plastic frame and is upholstered with removable, machine-washable mesh fabric, and includes two adjustable positioning belts and width- and height-adjustable head cushions. Leg straps control abduction and adduction. The seat and back are angle-adjustable and have five angle adjustments
Otto-Bock Changing Table
The Otto-Bock Changing Table is a wall mounted changing table designed for use with children with mobility or severe physical disabilities. The frame of this stretcher-style changing table is covered with HT material. It mounts to the wall and is supported by two self-locking legs. The unit folds up or down against the wall when not in use, and a wall clamp is included to secure it when folded up against the wall. COLOR: The frame is dark brown, and the table is white.
Out / Stander (Models Os 1000 & Os 2000)
The Out/Stander is a prone, upright, and supine stander designed for use by children with lower extremity, neurological, or walking disabilities. The stander enables standing in all three positions, and offers a choice full-body anterior and posterior supports. The stander can also be positioned horizontally to facilitate transfers. Features include a central post with tilt mechanism with a ratchet handle and pin for secure angle adjustments; foot restraint and heel cups with lateral and front-t
Outback
The Outback is a child's manual tilt-in-space wheelchair designed for use by children with mobility or severe physical disabilities. FRAME: Adjustable tilt-in-space frame with built-in growth capability. A one-piece, height-adjustable stroller handle and anti-tippers are included. The frame width adjusts from 11.5 to 15.75 inches and the base length is adjustable. The frame is available in Uluru red, Daintree green, or clear blue. SEAT: The seat depth ranges from 5.9 to 20 inches. The seat heigh
Outdoor Play Activity Center
PROTOTYPE --- PURPOSE: To design a sensory-stimulating outdoor play activity center for children with limited physical and cognitive abilities. The prototype frame structure consists of five activity stations and nine different activities. The frame structure is weatherproof, height-adjustable, and can be easily dismantled for storage. Activities are designed to stimulate the visual, auditory, and tactile senses. Components are interchangeable and removable for cleaning or storage. The frame is
Oval Texture Switch (Models 711-S, 711-M, & 711-X)
The Oval Texture Switch, models 711-S, 711-M, and 711-X, are touch switches designed for use by children with physical or neurological disabilities. Available in two sizes, the switch's bumpy surface invites touch and switch activation. Model 711-X comes with a connector box that allows the switch to operate in momentary, timed, or latch modes. In momentary mode, the toy or device stays on as long as the user maintains pressure on the switch. In latch mode, the toy or device turns on when the sw
Oval Texture Switch With Battery Interrupter (Model 711-I)
The Oval Texture Switch with Battery Interrupter, model 711-I, is a switch adapter and touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Two battery interrupters (C, D and double-A) are permanently attached to a medium size Oval Texture Switch (see separate entry). The oval-shaped switch is brightly colored and textured. Slip the thin disk into a battery-operated toy or device and it becomes switch adapted. DIMENSIONS: 9 inch diameter.
Oxygen Adapter (Model Pma 2000)
The Oxygen Adapter, model PMA 2000, is a tracheostomy tube accessory designed for use by individuals who have tracheostomies. This small, lightweight adapter clips to the Passy-Muir Tracheostomy and Ventilator Speaking Valves (see separate entry), models PMV 2000 and PMV 2001, and permits easy inhalation of low flow supplemental oxygen and humidity. Oxygen is delivered in front of the intake side of the valve, avoiding the complications associated with delvering oxygen behind the valve membrane,
P-Pod Postural Support System
P-Pod Postural Support System is an alternative seating solution for home, clinical, or school environments for children and young adults with upper and lower extremity disabilities.
Pa5 Pediatric Audiometer
The PA5 Pediatric Audiometer is an auditory evaluation system designed for use by audiologists in evaluating the hearing of infants and young children. Operable with one hand, this unit provides variable stimuli for screening infants via auditory localization techniques. The two stimuli, light and sound, are controlled by silent buttons. Both stimuli can be presented simultaneously for visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) by letting one finger touch both buttons. Two units can be used for the c
Pacapaca
PACAPACA (Personal Augmentative Alternative Communication Aid) is a communicator program designed for use by children or adults with communication disabilities. This program is available in Hebrew and multilingual versions for PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile devices, and desktop computers. The program uses a pre-defined dictionary of words along with their speech sounds. Each word in the dictionary is assigned to one of 8 available categories. The user sees the list in a standard layo
Pacific Play Tent Tunnel Of Fun Junction Set
The Pacific Play Tent Tunnel of Fun Junction Set consists of a tunnel junction and crawling tunnels designed for use with children with mobility and neurological disabilities. The circular tunnel junction is made of nylon Taffeta with a moisture proof polyethylene floor and mesh center for visability and ventilation. Four nylon Taffeta tunnels can be connected to the junction to encourage children to develop crawling, weight bearing, and coordination skills. The Tunnel Junction Set can also be
Padded Food
Padded Food is a pre-reading tutorial program, a cognitive skills tutorial program, and a training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed as a matching or categorizing activity for children ages 18 months to 5 years. An assortment of familiar foods is depicted on the PowerPad (see separate entry) or IntelliKeys overlay. When a food is selected, it appears on the monitor and the speech synthesizer pronounces the name of the food. The complete set includes a program disk and an overlay. COM
Padded Toilet Seat Reducer Ring (Models 4960 & 4965)
The Padded Toilet Seat Reducer Ring is a child's toilet seat designed especially for slender or young children who may require extended toileting time. This non-slip, padded seat features a small hole and a large padded splash guard/abductor. The ring fits all toilet seats, both in home and institutional settings. DIMENSIONS (WxD): 14 x 15.5 inches. Model 4960 has an 8 x 7 inch hole and model 4965 has a 6 x 5 inch hole. COLOR: White. WARRANTY: One year full warranty against defects.
Paddy The Frog (Model 9308)
Paddy the Frog, model 9308, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This toy frog comes with an umbrella attached to its hand. When the child activates a capability switch (not included), this frog twirls its umbrella and taps its foot while singing “Singing in the Rain.” Paddy the Frog also works without a switch. POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries. DIMENSION (HxDxW): 10 x 5 x 8 inches. WEIGHT: 1.5 poun
Paint 'n' Swirl
Paint 'N' Swirl is a painting activity designed for use by children with upper extremity, fine motor, or eye hand coordination disabilities. Blank cards are placed in the unit and, as one child drizzles the included glitter paint, a second child operates the device, causing the cards to spin to create designs. Using a Battery Device Adapter (not included; see separate entry), this device can be used with a single switch.This set includes the spinner unit, glitter paint, and blank cards. POWER: U
Paint by Number Safari: Tropical Rainforest
The Paint by Number Safari: Tropical Rainforest is designed for individuals with sensory needs, fine motor skills and low vision disabilities. The book includes a set of custom-made drawings of real-world subjects that are printed and embossed on heavy paper. The embossed lines make it easy to trace the subjects with the user’s finger and then follow with a crayon, colored pencil, or paintbrush; this makes it easier for beginning and intermediate artists to learn and improve their skills. The wi
Painting Glove
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable children with vision disabilities coupled with other disabilities to join in painting activities. This device consists of sponge paint brushes attached to a child’s stretchy glove. The handles are removed from one or more sponge paintbrushes and the openings where the handles had been are expanded to accommodate one or two fingers of the glove. Place a small amount of low-temperature glue in the hole in the sponge. With a hand in the glove, place the
Pal Assessment
The PAL (Picture Assisted Library) Assessment is a language development assessment program designed for use with children who have cognitive, communication or learning disabilities or autism. The program is a comprehensive, criterion-referenced test that allows a teacher to sequentially identify literacy milestones and behaviors. Using the PAL Assessment, teachers can assess receptive and expressive language skills, including identification and use of symbols, print awareness, emerging reading a
Palm Joystick Switch (Models 5153 & 5154)
The Palm Joystick Switch is a joystick designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities.This switch consists of a palm rest base with a large textured switch. Four connected devices are controlled by slight movement forward, backward, right, or left. POWER: Uses double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 9 x 4 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: Model 5153 has a black base with a silver switch and model 5154 has a blue base with a yellow switch.
Panda Child Seat For Stairlifts
Panda Child Seat for Stair lifts is designed for children up to 9 years of age with motor, lower extremity or walking disabilities. The seat is supplied with an external control which is a hand transmitter that you can use to control the seat as you walk beside your child going up or down the stairs. The Panda Child Seat uses minimal energy consumption to ensure operation during a power failure.
Panda Futura, The
The Panda Futura is a seating system on a wheeled base designed for use by children from one to twelve years of age with mobility disabilities. This unit accommodates children with needs that change throughout a single day and is availavble with a choice of five mobility bases, including manual or power high-low frames that enable the child to interact from floor-level to the kitchen table. The contoured, padded, fabric-covered seat is available in a variety of sizes and the back of the seat ad
Panda Peek-A-Boo Switch (Model 7023)
The Panda Peek-A-Boo Switch is a touch switch designed for use by children with fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities. Intended to encourage children to increase pincher grasp use, this switch activates a connected toy when the user flips open the panda's paws. This switch has suction cups for attaching to any smooth surface. DIMENSIONS(HxWxD): 3 x 7 x 5 inches.
Panda Seating System By R82
The Panda Seating System by R82 is a seating system on a wheeled base for children and adults. FRAME: Indoor frame with gas spring has a 4 caster base; dimensions are 67 x 48 centimeters (cm), with seat height adjustable from 40 to 52 cm, or 46 to 58 cm. Hydraulic indoor frame with 4 caster base has the dimensions 67 x 48 cm, and seat height adjustable from 48 to 63 cm. Outdoor frame is 64 x 62 (standard width) or 52 cm (narrow) with seat height adjustable from 45 to 53 cm and dual bicycle type
Panda Switch (Model 9032)
The Panda Switch, model 9032, is a touch switch designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The switch is designed to fit a child’s hand and pessing on either of the panda’s ears will activate a connected device. DIMENSIONS(LxW): 3.5 x 2 inches.
Panoramic Rotator Accessory
The Panoramic Rotator Accessory is designed for those with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use. The Panoramic Rotator sends original light effects orbiting 360 degrees around the room. Motorized vertical prism attaches to the front focusing lens. Ships in 2 weeks.
Panther
The Panther is a child's tilt-in-space wheelchair designed for children with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Polyester-coated steel frame collapses for transport and storage. The frame is available in three sizes and in a choice of bright raspberry, deep blue, or silver. Rear anti-tippers are standard. Size 1 (WxHxL) is 59 x 87 to 111 x 84 centimeters; size 2 is 62 x 87 to 111 x 92; and size 3 is 67 x 87 to 111 x 100 centimeters. SEAT: Solid seat and back with tilt in space and a low shear reclini
Paper Dolls I: Dress Me First
Paper Dolls I: Dress Me First is a pre-reading tutorial program, a personal skills tutorial program, a language tutorial program, and a training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed to teach children ages 18 months to 5 years classification and categorization, sequencing, and health and grooming. Users select from five items of clothing using the PowerPad (see separate entries) or IntelliKeys overlay, to dress a figure (either male or female). Included are shoes, socks, a jacket, a boy'
Parachutes
The Parachutes are designed for use with children and adults with upper extremity, balance, and neurological disabilities. These nylon parachutes can be used for a variety of group activities such as controling the path of a ball by grabbing the edge of the material and manipulating it for eye-hand coordination, visual tracking, and shoulder strengthening. DIMENSIONS: 6 or 12 feet in diameter. COLOR: Alternating color panels.
Parallel Poles With Base (Model P10)
The Parallel Poles with Base, model P10 is an adjustable standing frame with a large base designed for children one to ten years old with neurological, balance, or lower extremity disabilities. Useful for children who are just beginning to pull to stand or move in a standing position, but who do not have the balance or endurance to do so independently, the removable, aluminum bars may be used to gain arm extension with abduction and grasp in learning to get up and down from sitting to standing,
Parapion
Parapion is an upright stander designed for use by children with limited lower extremity strength and coordination associated with neurological involvement such as cerebral palsy, ataxia, and hypontia. It offers trunk and pelvic supports for security and stability.
Parquetry
Parquetry is a perceptual training activity designed for use by individuals with cognitive, sensory, or fine motor disabilities. This set comprises 32 non-toxic wood pieces in a tray, and four full-color pattern cards. The pieces in the shapes of squares, triangles, and rhombuses are used to create the patterns on the pattern cards. OPTIONS: A set of 20 additional pattern cards is available. DIMENSIONS: The tray is 10 x 10 inches. COLORS: The wood pieces come in six colors.
Partner/one, Partner/two, & Partner/four
Partner / One, Partner / Two, and Partner / Four are direct selection communicators designed for individuals with communication disabilities. These self-contained augmentative communication devices have one, two, or four buttons with interchangeable picture overlays that play recorded messages when pressed. Partner/One has one button with 32 seconds of memory, Partner/Two has two buttons with 16 seconds of memory each, and Partner/Four has four buttons with 8 seconds of memory for each message.
Parts Of Speech
Parts of Speech is an academic, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from third grade through ninth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program helps students increase grammar and vocabulary skills as they strengthen reading and writing ability. Parts Of Speech features 32 leveled lessons with more than 1,000 graded words, all of which are fully selectable by the teacher or parent at any time. Users can identify nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adv
Pass The Bag
Pass the Bag is a tactile discrimination training activity designed for use by children ages three and up with cognitive, sensory, or neurological disabilities. The players reach into the cotton/mesh bag to feel and identify the various shapes and sizes of the 40 included plastic pieces and then pull them out to match them with the images on brightly colored laminated cards (four included).
Pathfinder
The Pathfinder is a hand eye coordination and visual tracking activity designed for use with children with physical, neurological, cognitive, or visual disabilities. The wooden board features a variety of differently shaped tracks slotted through it. Multi-colored dumbbell-shapes beads can be manipulated around the tracks or they can be placed at locations on the board to create the pattern depicted on the included pattern cards. DIMENSIONS: The board is 12 x 12 inches.
Patroni Armcycle
The Patroni Armcycle is a hand propelled three-wheeled cycle for adults or youth. The cycle's front wheels and crossmember are removable for transport or storage. FRAME: The frame is made of a single steel beam and powdercoat painted in red, white, blue, or yellow. SEAT: The 1-piece seat is semi-recumbent style and made of molded plastic and situated 10 inches off the ground. Seat dimensions are 15 x 15 inches with a 15-inch seat back. Legs rest extended between the two front wheels. POWER INPUT
Pattern Block Activity Pack
The Pattern Block Activity Pack is a perceptual training activity designed for use by individuals with cognitive, sensory, or fine motor disabilities. This set comprises 36 design cards and 124 plastic pattern blocks in six shapes. COLOR: The pattern blocks come in six colors.
Pattern Blocks To Go
The Pattern Blocks to Go is a perceptual training activity designed for use by children with cognitive, perceptual, sensory, and neurological disabilities. This set includes a double-sided, tear-resistant play mat; 124 blocks for creating designs and patterns; an activity guide; and a carrying/storage case. DIMENSIONS: The playmat is 12 x 18 inches.
Patterns Prebraille Program (Model 6-78360-00)
The Patterns Prebraille Program, model 6-78360-00, is a prereading tutorial program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This program is designed to prepare children to begin braille reading by helping to build their auditory, tactual, conceptual, and language skills. The program emphasizes exposure to a variety of common childhood experiences. The program comes with a teacher's manual, instructions for making tactual readiness books, and five Patterns Prebraille Form B
Patterns Primary Braille Spelling And English Program (Models 6-78362-00, 6-78363-00, 6-78371-00, 6-78372-00, 6-78380-00, 6-78381-00, 6-78389-00, & 6-78390-00)
The Patterns Primary Braille Spelling and English Program is a spelling and language skills tutorial program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This series is a companion to the Patterns Primary Braille Reading Program (see separate entry). There are four levels in the program. Level A (model 6-78362-00 Print Teacher's Kit and model 6-78363-00 Braille Teacher's Kit) corresponds to the Readiness, Preprimer, and Primer levels of the Patterns reading program. Level B (mo
Patterns Reading Program Library Series (6-78300-00, 6-78310-00, 6-78320-00, 6-78330-00, & 6-78340-00)
The Patterns Reading Program Library Series is a collection of braille books designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. Each collection in the series is designed for children who have completed the corresponding level of the Patterns Primary Braille Reading Program (see separate entry). There are 24 braille books in the Pre-primer collection (model 6-78300-00), 27 braille books in the Primer collection (model 6-78310-00), 23 braille books in the First Reader collection (model
Paw Switch (Model 5586)
The Paw Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to encourage bilateral hand usage, this switch offers three-way output. Activating the right or left paw-shaped switch operates one or two connected toys. To operate the third device, both switches must be activated simultaneously. DIMENSIONS(WxD): 11.5 x 5 inches. The paw-shaped plates are 3 inches.
Paws Signs Stories
Paws Signs Stories is an American Sign Language (ASL) training program designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It consists of a computer software CD-ROM with five stories and 15 educational games (three for each story). The stories are designed to teach early ASL skills, including visual discrimination, facial expression, sign location, and signs accompanied by movement (classifiers). The stories use repetition, patterned language, and predictable structure to encourage ear
Pc Typer (Model D-57000-00)
PC Typer, model D-57000-00, is a computer instrustion program designed to enhance confidence at a computer keyboard for individuals who are visually diabled. It reinforces mastery of the main characters on the PC keyboard through: Keyboard Drills, prepared fingering drills to increase speed and accuracy; Hurry Scurry, a game for additional keyboarding practice; Open Typing, which offers a blank screen for typing; and Learn the Keyboard, which announces keys pressed to help students learn the key
Pci Communicator, The
The PCI Communicator is a language tutorial program designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. This audio card reader is designed to allow students to work at their own pace to acquire reading and language skills and works with pre-recorded cards with magnetic tape along the bottom edge or with those created by the teacher. The lightweight unit has a built-in carrying handle and includes a vinyl storage cover and a cleaning kit. POWER: Uses four C batteries
Pcs Gallery
PCS Gallery is a communication device accessory and symbolic language picture library for children and adults with learning disabilities. The software includes nearly 3,500 colorful Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) used on communication boards on and off the computer. Users can make on-screen displays, scan windows or create overlays for alternate keyboards. The PCS backgrounds are color-coded by category and include people, verbs, adjectives, fast foods, restaurant logos, games and more. SYS
Peabody Individual Achievement Test - Revised - Normative Update (Piat-R/nu)
The Peabody Individual Achievement Test-Revised-Normative Update (PIAT-R/NU) is an assessment test designed for use by children with cognitive, learning, communication, or speech disabilities. This assessment measures individual academic achievement across six subtests. It can be used to identify specific learning disabilities, and its multiple-choice format allows a pointing response for most items. Only those items within the student’s range of difficulty are administered. The subtests include
Peaceful Planet Aquarium
The Peaceful Planet Aquarium is a crib toy designed for use with infants with hearing, vision, or neurological disabilities. This toy attaches to the crib or playpen rail or can be set on a dresser and is intended to act as a sleep-soother. The Aquarium looks like a round fishbowl-style aquarium and a softly glowing light illuminates swimming fish while bubbles float gently to the surface. The unit also offers overhead projection of tranquil waves. These modes can be used independently or togeth
Peaceful Planet Surprise Inside Blocks
Peaceful Planet Surprise Inside Blocks is a toy designed to provide audio, visual, and tactile stimulation for infants and young children with sensory or neurological disabilities. Each of the four stacking blocks offers a different nature theme and different source of stimulation: A three-dimensional chipmunk pops up from the top block. Pebble-like beads make a soft rain stick sound in another block. In a third block, a bluebird spins and is reflected in a mirror. The fourth block offers multic
Peaceful Planet Wind Chime Ball
The Peaceful Planet Wind Chime Ball is a toy designed for young children with low vision, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. This floor toy features real wind chimes inside an enchanted forest tree. As the toy is gently batted, the wind chimes sound while three forest animals capture attention with motion. The chipmunk and mouse rock back and forth and the bluebird's wings flutter.
Peanut Ball (Model 9069)
The Peanut Ball, model 9069, is an inflatable roll designed to develop balance and positioning and motor skills for young children. This peanut-shaped inflatable ball has a contoured saddle that can be positioned for vertical or horizontal use. It challenges children to balance and stabilize their own core while straddling the roll. DIMENSIONS (HxL): 22 x 43 inches. CAPACITY: 200 pounds. WEIGHT: 3.5 pounds.
Pedal Wheelchair
Pedal Wheelchair is a wheelchair designed for individuals who are in stroke recovery, have a diagnosis of Parkinson's, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis and/or joint pain (knee, hip, ankle, foot, etc.), single-leg disabilities/ amputees, head trauma, and diabetics. It can also be used by elderly individuals or those with special needs who might benefit from increased physical activity or leg-strengthening exercise.
Pedalo System (Models Pd-4, Pd-2, & Pd-1)
The Pedalo System is a balance training device designed for use by children and adults with neurological or lower extremity disabilities. These six-wheeled devices utilize a split base and axle to utilize a walking motion to propel them. Shifting weight from side to side and front to back move the devices forward and backward. The Barren-Pedalo, model PD-4, features removable horizontal parallel bars, making this model suitable for children who can stand but not walk unassisted and use their arm
Pedi-Wraps Arm Immobilizers
Pedi-Wraps Arm Immobilizers are soft arm immobilizers designed to prevent children from reaching their faces after surgery, to prevent them from removing nasogastric tubes or IV lines, to prevent injury due to muscle spasms, or to provide stabilization during therapy. Made of soft, padded material, the wraps begin just below the shoulder and extend below the wrist. Models are available with and without thumbholes and all sizes except preemie and newborn include a shoulder strap. Models with thu
Pedi-Wraps Iv Wrap Arm Immobilizers
Pedi-Wraps IV Wraps are soft arm immobilizers designed to prevent children from removing IV lines. Made of soft, padded material, the wraps fit either arm and are designed to be used with Pedi-Wraps Arm Immobilizers (not included) and a shoulder strap. SIZES: Small, medium, and large. COLOR: Available in a variety of children's prints.
Pedi-Wraps Leg Immobilizers
Pedi-Wraps Leg Immobilizers are soft leg immobilizers designed to prevent children from removing IV lines, bending their legs, or reaching surgical or injured sites. Made of soft, padded material, the wraps are available with or without straps which provide added support and adjustment. SIZES: The model without straps is available in small, medium, or large. DIMENSIONS: The model with straps is available in a choice of 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, or 17 inches long. COLOR: Available in a variety of childre
Pedi-Wraps Plus Arm Immobilizers
Pedi-Wraps Plus Arm Immobilizers are soft arm immobilizers designed to prevent children from reaching their faces after surgery, to prevent them from removing nasogastric tubes or IV lines, to prevent injury due to muscle spasms, or to provide stabilization during therapy. Made of soft, padded material, the wraps begin just below the shoulder and extend below the wrist. These wraps are two inches wider than the standard Pedi-Wraps Arm Immobilizers (see separate entry) to fit heavier children or
Pediatric & Adult Anterior Thoracic Vests
The Pediatric and Adult Anterior Thoracic Vests are shoulder supports designed to be fastened to solid back panels of seating systems. The vests are made of neoprene rubber with nylon terry cloth bonded to both sides. Straps with nylon side-release Fastex buckles are attached to the vest. OPTIONS: Extra cushioning available to slide over shoulder straps. DIMENSIONS: Adult size is 7 x 5 inches high; Pediatric size is 4 x 4 inches high. The neoprene is 1/8-inch thick. COLOR: Black.
Pediatric / Small Adult Shower Chair (Model 115-3Tw-Ss-Rh)
The Pediatric/Small Adult Shower Chair, model 115-3TW-SS-RH, is a shower chair and commode with casters designed for use by children or small adults with balance or mobility disabilities. This chair has a frame made of PVC plastic with a padded back, a commode seat, and threaded stem casters. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Frame is 36 x 16 x 19 inches. The seat height is 18 inches and the seat width is 15 inches. Casters are 1.25 inches wide x 3 inches in diameter. CAPACITY: 300 pounds. COLOR: Frame is whi
Pediatric Adjustable Table.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Table which can be folded against the wall and can be adjusted in height from 18 1/2 to 32 1/2 inches so it can be used by children and adults. Describes hinged table which moves up and down a track on a backboard on the wall. The table can be adjusted by one person. Includes a drawing and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Rousseau, Y TITLE: Pediatric Adjustable Table JOURNAL: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy REF: Vol 51 no 3,
Pediatric And Adult Knee Immobilizer
The Pediatric and Adult Knee Immobilizers are knee orthoses designed for use with individuals with lower extremity disabilities. These braces are constructed of soft, comfortable laminated foam and feature removable stay assemblies for medial and lateral positioning and contact-closure straps. SIZES: Infant, toddler, young child, child, adolescent, youth, and adult. DIMENSIONS: All models are 1/8-inch thick. The infant model is 6 inches, the toddler model is 9 inches, the young child model is 12
Pediatric Ankle Weights (Model 4882)
The Pediatric Ankle Weights, model 4882, are adjustable cuff weights designed for use by children or individuals with child-sized ankles. These weights feature a Velcro wrap-around band with double safety closure. Designed for freedom of movement, these weights conform to contours of the ankle or wrist. The user can select his or her desired weights and can add or remove weights as needed for progressive resistive exercises from 1/6 to 2 pounds in 1/6 pound increments.
Pediatric Arm Sling
The Pediatric Arm Sling is designed for use with children with upper extremity disabilities or injuries. This sling is made of one-piece muslin and the foam strap allows the choice of buckle or contact closure. SIZES: Toddler, juvenile, or adolescent.
Pediatric Arm Sling (Model 1214)
The Pediatric Arm Sling, model 1214, is a poly/cotton envelop-stylesling designed to support the arm. The sling features a closed elbow end and a single adjustable shoulder strap with hook-and-loop closure. SIZES: Child's small, medium, and large. DIMENSIONS (WxH): The small is 6 x 4 inches, the medium is 8 x 5 inches, and the large is 10 x 6 inches. The strap is one inch wide. COLOR: Print.
Pediatric Ball Chair (Model Ap 400)
The Pediatric Ball Chair is a posture chair designed for use by children with physical or neurological disabilities. This chair is designed to promote dynamic active sitting to strengthen a child's back and help his/her posture. The chair consists of a frame, with a back rest, that holds a therapy ball as the seat of the chair. The latex-free ball can be inflated to different sizes to accommodate the child. The frame has non-locking casters for mobility, and the four legs are height adjustable.
Pediatric Bucket Seat
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The Pediatric Bucket Seat is a quick and simple floor seating solution for young children with balance, mobility or neurological disabilities who need a little extra support. For safety reasons, this seat should ONLY be used on the floor.
Pediatric Cast Boot
The Pediatric Cast Boot is a cast boot designed for wear by children with lower extremity casts. This open-toed boot has a dual rocker bottom sole, stetchable weatherproof uppers, and hook-and-loop closures. SIZES: Seven sizes. COLOR: Neon pink, neon yellow, or navy blue.
Pediatric Cast Shoe
The Pediatric Cast Shoe is a cast boot designed for wear by children with lower extremity casts. This open-toed boot has a rocker bottom sole and loop closures. SIZES: Infant, toddler, juvenile, and young child. COLOR: Pediatric print.
Pediatric Cervical Collar
The Pediatric Cervical Collar is designed for use with children with neck injuries and disabilities. Constructed of medium firm density breathable foam and covered in hypoallergenic stockinette, this brace is contoured for comfort and equipped with contact closures. SIZES: Toddler, juvenile, child, and adolescent. DIMENSIONS: The toddler and juvenile sizes are 2 inches high and the child and adolescent sizes are 2.5 inches high.
Pediatric Chest Harness
The Pediatric Chest Harness is a wheelchair torso support and positioning device designed for use by children and smaller adults with neurological disabilities. The harness has pads constructed from closed-cell foam and enclosed in a soft, breathable fabric. Elastic sewn at the shoulder allows for moderate movement such as weight shifting, propelling, reaching, and simple activities of daily living. The harness has a top pull and stays attached to the chair when not in use. It is washable and co
Pediatric Clavicular Strap
The Pediatric Clavicular Strap is a clavicle strap designed for use with children with back and postural disabilities. Constructed of breathable open-cell foam, this strap crosses in the back and passes over the shoulders and under the arms. Slide buckles allow for maximum adjustment. SIZES: Infant, toddler, juvenile, child, and adolescent.
Pediatric Curved Cutlery
Pediatric Curved Cutlery is designed for use by children with grasping disabilities.These plastic spoons are curved to give children a more natural grasp on the handle. Made of molded plastic, these utensils are non-injurious to the lips and teeth. These utensils are available with standard handles or with built-up handles.
Pediatric Delta Power Stand Basic & Pediatric Delta Power Stand Mobile
The Pediatric Delta Power Stand Basic and the Pediatric Delta Power Stand Mobile are standing frames designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. Both models accommodate individuals from 35.46 inches tall to 61.46 inches tall. The Basic model is a statioary frame The mobile model features a belt-drive system to provide the user with independent mobility while standing. Both models feature a steel frame, a knee pad, a tray, and a solid seat. The Mobile unit also includes an adjustable
Pediatric Drinking Cup With Two Handles
The Pediatric Drinking Cup with Two Handles is a twin handle cup designed for children with upper extremity disabilities. Made of polypropylene plastic, the cup has proportionate twin handles provide a secure grip. This cup holds 6 ounces and is dishwasher safe on the top rack.
Pediatric Easy Built Up Grip Fork & Spoon Set
The Pediatric Easy Built Up Grip Fork & Spoon Set is a child's spoon and fork with built up handles designed for children with upper extremity disabilities. Molded of lightweight plastic, these utensils are designed for right-handed use and are curved to provide a more natural grip on the handle. Soft foam is used to build up the handle to provide a larger gripping surface. The set includes one fork and one spoons.
Pediatric Easy Grip Fork & Spoon Set
The Pediatric Easy Grip Fork & Spoon Set is a child spoon and fork designed for children with upper extremity disabilities. Molded of lightweight plastic, these utensils are designed for right-handed use and are curved to provide a more natural grip on the handle. The set includes two sets of two forks and two spoons.
Pediatric Evaluation Of Disability Inventory (Pedi)
The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) is a developmental assessment system designed for use with children with disabilities. This comprehensive clinical assessment of key functional capabilities and performance of children between the ages of six months and seven years can also be used to evaluate older children with functional abilities that are less than those expected of a 7-year-old child without disabilities. It is a descriptive measure of a child's current functional perf
Pediatric FlexView
PROTOTYPE-----Pediatric FlexView is a channeled video laryngoscope with an articulating distal section and a flexible design that increases functionality as well as comfort for the pediatric patient. For use in even remote locations such as the delivery suite or intensive care unit, Pediatric FlexView incorporates a lightweight design, slim insertion profile, anti-fog capability, the ability to conform to patient anatomy, and a disposable sheath. Articulation allows vertical compensation not see
Pediatric Keep-Warm Dish
The ABLEWARE Pediatric Keep-Warm Dish is a food warmer dish designed for use by children who need additional time to finish a meal due to upper extremity or fine motor disabilities, as well as swallowing and eating disabilities. An inside chamber is filled with hot water to keep food warm; a plastic funnel is included to aid in filling the chamber. The plastic bowl holds six fluid ounces and is top-rack dishwasher safe. DIMENSIONS (H x Diameter): 2.25 x 5.25 inches. WEIGHT: 0.175 pounds when
Pediatric Positioning Commodes (Models 5200 To 5800)
The Columbia Positioning Commodes are adjustable height commodes with back supports for children or small adults designed to be a freestanding unit or used over any toilet. The chair features a height adjustable footrest, seat height and depth adjustment, back tilt adjustment, and a pelvic strap. The non-slip, padded toilet seat reducer ring, included with the small model, features a small hole, especially designed for slender or young children, with a large padded splash abductor. A smaller hol
Pediatric Reacher
Pediatric Reacher is a lightweight reacher designed for children and adults with small or weak hands. Length and trigger design are the result of human factors studies to create a reacher for small hands and limbs.
Pediatric Securgrip Cutlery
The Pediatric Securgrip Cutlery is spoons and forks with built-up handles designed for use by children with grasping disabilities. The large handles prevent rotational slippage when held and prevent rolling away when the utensils are laid down. The collar at the front of the handle provides a tactile cue to prevent the hand from slipping on to the fork or bowl of the spoon. Available models (sold separately) are a stainless steel fork, a stainless steel spoon, a small plastic spoon, and a large
Pediatric Suitcase Ramp (Models Ap 7055 & Ap 7056)
The Pediatric Suitcase Ramp is a portable ramp designed for use by children with mobility disabilities, neurological disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or spinal cord injury. This portable ramp accommodates pediatric scooters, walkers, and wheelchairs. The ramp is hinged and folds in half to be carried like a suitcase. Made of aluminum, the ramp has a durable, non-skid surfaceand a built-in carrying handle. CAPACITY: 600 pounds. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Model AP 7055 is 5 x 2 feet and model A
Pediatric Table (Models 840 840C, 840D, & 840S)
The Pediatric Table, model 840, is a treatment table designed for use in therapy for children. The table features adjustable leveling feet, dual density foam, heavy gauge expanded vinyl upholstery, and smooth side guards with non-porous T-molding. The retaining walls feature a measuring tape and color decals. Model 840S includes a shelf, model 840C has a built-in cabinet, and model 840D has built-in drawers. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 39 x 42.5 x 29.5 inches. CAPACITY: 400 pounds. WEIGHT: 86 pounds.
Pediatric Telescoping Mouth Sticks
Pediatric Telescoping Mouth Sticks are light weight, with Y-shaped bite plates designed for children or users who need a lighter mouth stick. The Mouth Stick is designed to assist in grasping items and turning pages for users with upper extremity disabilities, grasping disabilities, quadriplegia or spinal cord injuries. The Pediatric Telescoping mouth sticks come in two versions, one is designed to be an implement holder and is made to hold a pencil, paintbrush, pen or similar item. The other op
Pediatric Tibial Fracture Brace
The Pediatric Tibial Fracture Brace is a knee ankle foot orthosis designed for use with children and adults with lower extremity fractures or disabilities. Avaiable for the right or left leg, this prefabricated functional brace is made of lightweight thermoplastic and can be modified with a heat gun. The design allows for dorsiflexion/plantarflexion of the ankle. The included shoe insert has hook-and-loop attachments for precise fitting and adjustable hook-and-loop straps on the remainder of the
Pediatric Utensil Holder (Model 10002)
The Pediatric Utensil Holder, model 10002, is a utensil holder and grasping aid designed for use by children with eating, upper extremity, or grasping disabilities. The utensil is attached to a nylon D-ring thumb loop that can be adjusted to fit with a Velcro fastener strap. The utensil holding pocket accommodates most standard-width utensil handles. COLOR: Red, green, blue, and yellow.
Pediatric Vinyl Wrist Splint
The Pediatric Vinyl Wrist Splint is a wrist and forearm splint designed for use with children with upper extremity disabilities. Available for the right or left hand, the splint is made of breathable vinyl, is contoured for optimal fit and support, and is equipped with contact-closure adjustable straps. SIZES: Juvenile, young child, child, or adolescent. COLOR: Grey or white.
Pediatric Walker Bag
The Pediatric Walker Bag is carrying bag for walker designed for use by children with balance, walking, or mobility disabilities. This small denim walker bag is designed to be attached to the front of a child's walker. It also can be used with an adult walker hanging from the the side arm support. The Pediatric Walker Bag attaches to the walker with two straps that are secured with plastic clips, and it features to outside pockets that do not close. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 8.5 x 7 inches. COLOR: Blue
Pediatric Weighted Holder
The Pediatric Weighted Holder is a pencil or pen holder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. These holders securely hold most round or irregularly shaped items from 1/8-inch to 7/16-inch in diameter. This weighted handle is available in a standard or deluxe model and uses three adjustable set screws to accommodate different sizes. The deluxe model has a plastic vinyl handle and the standard model has a metal handle. The set includes a number 2 pencil, an allen wrenc
Pedz
The Pedz system is a pediatric wandering patient system designed for use by children with cognitive, behavioral or emotional disabilities in hospitals and other facilities. The system includes a radio transmitter tag that is worn by the child. The tamper-resistant tag has a cut-resistant band so any malicious attempt to remove the tag results in an alarm; however, the most curious child can play with the tag without triggering a nuisance alarm. The tag can be removed when the child needs to lea
Peek-A-Boo Bear
The Peek-a-Boo Bear is a voice output, touch-activated stuffed animal designed for use by children with blindness, low vision, or cognitive disabilities. It is intended for children ages newborn and up. When the bear's paw is squeezed, it raises the blanket it is holding over its eyes, asks "Where did you go?" and then lowers the blanket and says "Peek-a-boo, I found you!" in a giggly voice. The bear sits upright for engaging play and his mouth opens and closes as it says phrases like "Hello, ba
Peekaboo House Small Knob Puzzle
The Peekaboo House Small Knob Puzzle is a wooden puzzle designed for use by children with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This puzzle depicts familiar objects inside and outside the house (cloud, tree, garage, door, closet, etc.) The background is a full-color house with cutouts trhat correspond to the knobbed pieces. There are pictures hidden behind each piece and the puzzle may also be used to teach connections between household rooms and their functions. The small knobs r
Peg (Model Es-700) & Suction Peg (Model Es-710)
The Peg, model ES-700, is an equipment peg made of solid wood with a plastic grip designed to stabilize one hand. The peg can be installed on desks, table tops, or walkers, and is removable when not in use. The peg has a threaded screw attachment that is placed through a hole in the surface and secured with a plastic threaded attachment from underneath. The Suction Peg, model ES-710, has the same design as the Peg but is mounted on a suction cup that adheres to surfaces; no holes are necessary.
Peg A Set And Peg A Plane (Models 2601 & 2603)
The Peg-A-Set, model 2601, is a foam rubber toy kit designed to improve fine motor skills for children with little or no motor skills. Each set contains colorful crepe foam rubber shaped, wooden dowels, and full size lay on patterns which introduce basic diagram reading, shape recognition and matching. The set comes with three trucks and a train locomotive with three cars. Also available is the Peg-A-Plane, model 2603, which includes a humbo jet, a bi-plane, and a helicopter. GUARANTEE: One full
Peg Board With Round Pegs (Model 8181)
The Peg Board with Round Pegs, model 8181, is a 30-hole pegboard designed for use in fine motor grasping, matching, sorting, and color recognition activities. Each of the 5 rows of pegs are differently colored. DIMENSIONS: Board is 12 x 10 inches; pegs are 1-inch in diameter x 2.75 inches. COLOR: Yellow, red, black, orange, and green pegs.
Peg N Play Sets
Peg N Play Sets are pegboards designed for use by children with fine motor, neurological, or learning disabilities. Each set (sold separately) includes a foam Picture Playpad, 20 large plastic pegs (five each of bears, pigs, frogs, and dinosaurs), and an activity book. These sets, available in At the Lake or At the Airport, also develop number recognition and counting skills. DIMENSIONS: The Playpads are 8 3/8 inches square.
Peg Slate (Model 1-08830-00)
The Peg Slate, model 1-08830-00, is a braille training device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This paperless device helps teach beginning students the use of a slate and stylus. A frame is mounted with pegs that represent the dots in ten braille cells. With a finger the user pushes the pegs down, and the frame is flipped over to read the braille message. The frame and pegs are made of plastic. Instructions are included in print and braille. COLOR: Black frame wi
Peg-It
Peg-It is a fine motor activity kit designed for use by individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities. This kit includes a manual, two 100-hole peg boards, 100 multi-color pegs, a water-soluable pen to create designs on the pegboard, and reproducible pegboard designs.
Peg-It Facts Board
The Peg-It Facts Board is a math skills training system designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. The set offers students visual and tactile reinforcement of addition and subtraction concepts using numbers up to 10. The set includes Tactilmat pegboards printed with addition and subtraction problems, Easy-Grip pegs, number and symbol tiles, and a 36-page reproducible workbook which introduces addition and subtraction concepts and provides reviews. Students
Peg-It Finger Therapy And Diagnosis Kit
Peg-It Finger Therapy and Diagnosis Kit is a finger and hand exerciser designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to improve strength, movement, and arches of the hand, this kit comprises three ovals of different resistances which must be squeezed into circles to fit over the included peg.
Peg-It Number Boards
Peg-It Number Boards is a math skills pegboard game designed for recreational and therapeutic use with children with perceptual, cognitive, and fine motor skill disabilities. The ten durable, rubber-like pegboard mats each have a large number (1 through 10) printed at the top along with a picture of a hand or hands counting that number. Each mat also has the corresponding number of peg holes. The 60 large pegs have rims for ease in grasping and holes in the tops to accept the points of other peg
Pegboard Fun With Pattern Card Set
The Pegboard Fun with Pattern Card Set is a pegboard designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities. This set includes 120 very small, brightly-colored pegs to help develop pincer grasp, 20 pattern cards, and one plastic pegboard.
Penagain Twist 'n Write Pencil
The PenAgain Twist 'n Write Pencil is an easy grasp pencil designed for use by children with upper extremity or fine motor disabilities or arthritis. Sized specifically for children, the wishbone shape supports the index finger while the pencil is supported by the thumb, eliminating the need to grasp or squeeze the pencil. The shape reinforces the tripod grasp. A thick, #2 two-millimeter (mm) pencil lead provides for long lasting write-out and never needs sharpening. Twisting the tip exposes mor
Pencil And Grip Sampler
The Pencil and Grip Sampler is a set of pencils and pencil holders designed for use by children and adults with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. This set includes seven standard pencils and nine basic pencil grips in a variety of shapes to address a variety of grasping difficulties.
Pencil Grip Trainer
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities in learning the proper grasp of a pencil for writing tasks. The child uses the ring finger and little finger to hold a small amount of rolled up tissue or putty in the palm of the hand while doing a writing task, promoting the appropriate grasp without verbal reminders. MATERIALS: Putty or tissue and pencil. AUTHOR: Turner, G. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits
Pencil Grips
The Pencil Grips are pen and pencil holders designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor disabilities, grasping disabilities, and other disabilities of the fingers and hand. These contoured, soft rubber grips aid in holding pens, pencils, slim crayons, standard paint brushes, etc. COLOR: Assorted.
Pencil Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Improve ability to hold pencil for persons with no ability to grasp pen or pencil. Sketch of a pencil with elastic pencil holder attached. Holder is a strip of elastic with a small loop sewn at each end to hold pencil. SKILLS REQUIRED: sewing. AUTHOR: Bureau of Handicapped Children, Dir of Pupil Personnel Services TITLE: Teaching Aids for Children with Cerebral Palsy. REF: Book: State Univ of New York, Albany, NY; p 18 1956.
Penguin Bath Seat
The Penguin Bath Seat is a supportive chair that can be reclined for bathing and for use at play times. It is designed for use by individuals with limited upper and lower body strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, or muscular dystrophy. The seat provides a safe and supportive position when relaxed but also allows freedom for movement. The chair's primary use is for bathing and nursing children but can also be used at playtimes. Includes an abduction blo
Penguin Roller Coaster (Models 300)
The Penguin Roller Coaster, model 300, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this toy features penguins that climb to the top of their iceberg and then slide down the track to the bottom. POWER: Uses 1-D battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 8.7.5 x 7.25 x 2.5 inches.
Penny Pincher Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Penny pincher touch switch enables a child to activate a toy or light by pinching two pennies between thumb and forefinger, and is useful in developing pincher grasp and pointing skills. Child activates battery operated toy or other device by pinching two copper pennies; when pressure is released, the switch turns off. The switch is made by soldering a subminiature plug to two strips of 5 inch conductor wire, and soldering a copper penny to the other e
Pepper
PEPPER: Programs to Examine Phonetic and Phonologic Evaluation Records is a series of speech analysis programs designed to examine phonetic, phonologic, and prosodic aspects of normal and disordered speech. Speech transcripts can be entered using broad (IPA) or more narrow phonetic transcription systems for single or multiple samples. Ten analysis programs provide quantitative profiles of consonants, vowels, and diphthongs by segment, word, position, feature, and phonological process. Flexible o
Peppino
The Peppino is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Multi-colored frame with push handles set 30 centimeters above the seat. SEAT: Seat with removable head support. The back angle is adjustable from 82 through 98 degrees. UPHOLSTERY: Black. ARMRESTS: Included. BRAKES: Ball-headed brake lever. CASTERS: Two front casters. FOOTRESTS: Adjustable-height foot board and leg supports.
Peppy Penguin 3-Speed Massager
The Peppy Penguin 3-Speed Massager is a massager designed for use with individuals with emotional disabilities or autism. This waterproof massager features three therapeutic speeds and a smooth, rounded head that is useful for providing oral-motor stimulation on children's cheeks and lips. The on-off switch is activated by squeezing the penguin's stomach, an activity that can be used for strengthening fingers. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 4.5 inches tall.
Perceptual Motor Trainer (Model 1130)
Perceptual Motor Trainer, model 1130, is an eye hand coordination exerciser designed to reinforce motor learning using visual and suditory clued for indivudals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. It is a metal tablet with a stylus connected to it. Any design taped to the plate can serve as a path for the user to follow. When the stylus strays off the path, a buzzer sounds and an LED lights up. The design placed on the plate can be as simple as a straight line or as complex as lette
Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program
The Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program is a braille instruction kit designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This kit includes materials that help teach fundamental early literacy skills to children with visual impairments and help parents to be more involved in their child’s development. Included in the kit are three packets, each with an interrelated storybook, activity guide, and cassette with songs and new stories to complement the storybooks. In addition, there is a
Personal Catheter
The Personal Catheter is an internal catheter designed for intermittent use by individuals with urinary incontinence, severe physical disabilities, or spinal cord injury. This latex-free silicone catheter comes in four configurations (standard, antibacterial, hydrophilic, and antibacterial hydro) and in male, female, and pediatric lengths. The catheter has a firm silicone inner layer for ease of insertion and a soft silicone outer layer that is gentle on sensitive urethral tissue. The silicone p
Personal Energy Transportation (PET)
Personal Energy Transportation (PET) is designed for use by individuals with limited lower extremity mobility associated with contractures, congenital absence of lower limbs, phocomelia or cerebral palsy and who reside in outpost areas with limited access to adaptive equipment. The PET is a hand-cranked model with sturdy tires made out of wheelbarrow wheels and solid rubber tires. There are three versions available: Child & adult crank sizes and Pull PETs for those who do not have upper body
Personal Talker
The Personal Talker is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This device features a protective cover that opens like a book; the left side provides space for a picture or written information and the right side houses the communicator with its large press-to-play button which activates one ten-second message. The message may be re-recorded as needed, but the recording mechanism requires a pen tip for activation, thus preventing accidental
Peta Easi-Grip Scissors
Easi-Grip Scissors are self-opening scissors designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities, arthritis or other disabilities of the hand or fingers. Available in right- or left-handed models, these scissors have a continuous loop plastic handle that is operated by squeezing gently using the thumb and fingers or the fingers and the palm of the hand; the blades automatically open when pressure is released. A blade guard is included for storage. DIMENSIONS: 7.25 inches long.
Pete The Repeat Parrot (Model 436)
Pete the Repeat Parrot, model 436, is a toy designed for use by children with communication, developmental and speech disabilities. This colorful toy parrot helps children develop language and sound recognition. Pete the Repeat Parrot repeats anything said in its vicinity, and he moves his feathers and body when speaking. POWER: Uses 4 AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 11 x 4.5 x 8 inches; parrot is 8 inches tall.
Petite Pillow Switch (Model 831)
The Petite Pillow Switch, model 831, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This switch is encased in foam and covered with a soft bag which can be removed and washed. Hook and loop tape can be sewn to the cover for special mounting situations. OPTIONS: A set of four covers with one of each color or pattern is available. COLOR: The cover is available in green or in floral, plaid, or safari patterns.
Pewi
Pewi is a walk/ride-on device designed for infants as young as 9 months of age, working on motor planning, balancing and learning to walk. It is designed to enhance body and space awareness by allowing the user greater freedom of movement. It can also be used by children ages 12-36 months as a foot-to-floor ride-on device. The Pewi has multi-directional caster wheels that allows the user to ride and easily in any direction. It can be used for indoor and outdoor play on smooth surfaces.
Philadelphia Collar
The Philadelphia Collar is a cervical collar designed for use with children and adults with spinal cord and neck disabilities and injuries. Available with or without a tracheotomy opening, this collar provides total cervical support and is radiolucent to permit X-rays without removal. Made of non-toxic hypoallergenic Plastazote foam, this collar has Velcro fasteners and can be cleaned with soap and water. OPTIONS: Snap on halo and stabilizer. SIZES: Infant, pediatric, small, medium, large, and e
Phoenix Knee Cpm (Models 1800 & 1850)
The Phoenix Knee CPM (Continuous Passive Motion), models 1800 and 1850, is a continuous passive motion device and leg exerciser designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities. This lightweight, compact unit has an open carriage design with modular components. Its lift and bend motion provides an accurate range of motion, and the unit can be programmed for flexion and/or extension pause. An integrated bed mount system and foot cradle allow the unit to be used by children and sm
Phonics Based Reading & Reading S.o.s. (Strategies For Older Students) Family Editions
Phonics Based Reading and Reading S.O.S. Family Editions are reading tutorial software programs designed for home use to teach reading skills to children, youth, and adults with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Phonics Based Reading teaches skills generally covered in grades one through three, introducing more than 2,000 words using engaging, age-appropriate graphics. Reading S.O.S. is intended for students from ages nine years through adult and covers skills generally taught in grades
Phonics Desk & Phonics Traveler
The Phonics Desk and Phonics Traveler are pre-reading tutorial programs designed for use by children with cognitive and learning disabilities. Available in a desktop version and a travel version with a built-in handle, the system allows the user to press one of the three-dimensional letters to hear the sound it makes. The letters on the desktop version are removable The user can also insert one of the included 20 illustrated Talking Phonics Cards and press the letters included in the word. The l
Phonics Keyboard
Phonics Keyboard is designed for young spellers and early readers with or without cognitive and learning disabilities. The users sound out each word as they spell it. Designed by a speech and language therapist, Phonics Keyboard is great for children learning to read and spell simple words and to start to type. Have fun exploring letters and their link with sounds. Messages can be created to be shared with family and friends.
Phonics Pro Reader
The Phonics Pro Reader is a reading tutorial program designed for use by children between the ages of five and nine years with cognitive or learning disabilities. This interactive unit use a multi-sensory approach to teach the alphabet, phonics, spelling, reading, and rhyming. The interactive system utilizes illustrated Talking Word Cards, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen that displays words, and verbal cues and responses. The help button repeats instructions and provides clues to answers w
Phonological Awareness Test 2
The Phonological Awareness Test 2, is a language development assessment program designed for use by therapists to evaluate the language skills of individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. This individually-administered standardized test is designed to diagnose deficits in phonological awareness and phoneme-grapheme correspondence, to determine which skills to address in a remediation program. Subtests assess a wide variety of tasks correlated with early reading and spelling achie
Photo Nouns
Photo Nouns is a language tutorial program designed for use with children and adults with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 35 cards can be used for reading skill development or for communication training. These clear color photo cards depict familiar non-age specific items such as a tricycle, a teapot, a table, and an alarm clock, and can be used for vocabulary expansion, naming and identification, classification, and conversation and communication. Teachers' notes with idea
Photo Opposites
Photo Opposites is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 40 cards can be used for reading skill development or for communication training. Designed to demonstrate 10 opposites concepts in four different ways, this set encourages children to relate one concept to different contexts and objects. Opposites include open/closed, wet/dry, full/empty, up/down, and old/new.
Photo Pairs
Photo Pairs is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The set includes ten sets of three cards, with each set showing three objects that when put together serve a purpose. For example, one card might show knitting needles, another balls of yarn, and the third a sweater in the process of being knitted. DIMENSIONS: 4 x 5 inches.
Photo Sound Lotto
Photo Sound Lotto is an auditory game designed for use with children with neurological, auditory processing, and developmental disabilities. This lotto game includes clear photographs from various aspect of life including hobbies, zoos, occupations, and music on 16 multi-pictured game boards. The set also includes four cassettes with corresponding sounds and it offers 12 activities and three levels of play.
Photocell Switch (Model 790, 790-8)
Photo Cell Switch, model 790 and 790-8, is a photoelectric switch designed to be activated by any body movement for individuals with physical diabilties. The switch is activated by interrupting a light beam and creating a shadow over the electronic photocell.
Physical Activities (Pa)
Physical Activities is a personal skills tutorial and exercise program designed for use by parents and teachers working with pre-school children with mental, physical, or sensory disabilities. This series of 5 duplicatable books, 5 duplicatable interactive CD-ROMs and 5 online lessons can be used by parents and teachers to instruct children about body movements and other activities. This series is designed to cover activities that may improve the child’s coordination, balance, and control. Avail
Physio-Gymnic Balance Therapy Balls
The Physio-Gymnic Balance Therapy Balls are inflatable balls designed to promote physical exercises and to develop motor skills. The balls feature a roto-molded construction with a vinyl and tactile surface design. CAPACITY: The balls can safely support up to 300 pounds. DIMENSIONS: The balls are available in 17.75-, 21.5-, 25.5-, 29.5-, 33.5-, 37.5-, and 47.25-inch diameters. COLOR: Red, yellow, blue, orange, and green.
Physio-Roll
The Physio-Roll is a peanut-shaped inflatable roll designed to provide control and security for individuals with physical disabilities during balance activities. With a saddle-shaped middle, the roll cradles the user and the overall shape limits rotation to forward and backward. Used with or without a blanket, the roll can be used in squeeze play and tactile activities. DIMENSIONS: 12, 16, 22, 28, or 34 inches in diameter. CAPACITY: Up to 250 pounds depending on size. COLOR: Red, yellow, or blue
Physio-Roll Outrigger Ball
The Physio-Roll Outrigger Ball is a peanut-shaped inflatable roll designed to provide control and security for individuals with physical disabilities during balance activities. With a saddle-shaped middle, the roll cradles the user and the overall shape limits rotation to forward and backward. Used with or without a blanket, the roll can be used in squeeze play and tactile activities. DIMENSIONS: Available in 16-, 21.75-, and 27-inch heights. COLOR: Assorted.
Piano Puppy (Model 5127)
The Piano Puppy, model 5127, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. This bilingual adapted toy has a large smiling puppy face, is mounted in an accessible angled mold, and is equipped with four colored piano keys featuring numbers, animals, animal sounds, and parts of the face. When the capability switch is activated (not included) or the piano keys are pressed, this toy piano plays 12 different children’s songs in three modes. Gre
Pic-N-Match Puzzles
Pic-n-Match Puzzles are wood puzzles designed for leisure and educational use to teach object recognition, matching skills, word recognition, shape identification, cognitive skills, and eye-hand coordination for children and adults with neurological or cognitive disabilities. Each puzzle consists of five pieces with pre-cut notches for easier manipulation. Matching illustrations are printed in the space beneath each piece. These puzzles are available in four themes: animals, clothing, holidays,
Picasso Series
The Picasso Series is a set of four cause and effect training program titles designed for use by children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Pressing a switch enables the user to draw and then color a picture while teaching switch use. The program enables the child to capture a paint pallette for each picture. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible comnputers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: A Macintosh running MacOS 10.1 or newer, or a PC running Windows XP or new
Pick 'n Stick Communication Stickers & Pick 'n Stick Software
Pick 'N Stick Communication Stickers are symbolic language pictures and a symbolic language picture creation program designed for use with communication boards and books and overlays for electronic devices. The Sticker Sets include more than 1,000 full-color labeled picture stickers and a six-ring tabbed binder. Topics covered include feelings, places, transportation, food, health, chores, events, clothing, and fast-food restaurants. The Pick 'N Stick Software ($199.95) includes 2,800 color illu
Pictello
Pictello is a story writing program designed for use by parents and teachers working with children with learning, communication, cognitive or hearing disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to help children create and present talking photo albums and talking books. Each page of a Pictello story can contain a picture, up to five lines of text, and a recorded sound or text-to-speech voices. On devices equipped with
Picture Communicator Communication Notebook & Intermediate Size Picture Communicator Communication Notebook
The Picture Communicator Communication Notebook and the Intermediate Size Picture Communicator Notebook are communication books designed for use by children and adults with speech and communication disabilities. Available in English or Spanish, these communication books feature line drawings in addition to words and are intended for use by individuals who cannot read. The ring binders include categorized lists with tabs printed on card stock. Categories include personal information, about me, fa
Picture Cue Cards (Model W38503)
The Picture Cue Cards, model W38503, are communucation cueing cards designed for use by therapists, teachers, or caregivers of individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. These cards come in three sets, consisting of 288 shopping cards, 144 select-a-meal cards, and 192 daily activity cards. Each card has a word or phrase with a colorful illustration. The cards can be used as communication cues or to create picture lists of activities to perform.
Picture Cue Dictionary
Picture Cue Dictionary is a voice output dictionary program designed to enhance vocabulary used in everyday activities for individuals with a cognitive disability. There are five life skill software programs (dictionaries) in all that cover personal care, housekeeping, dining out, scheduling, and shopping skills. With each Dictionary, the instructor can determine the vocabulary needs and make a picture word list for the student. A multiple choice quiz gives feedback on their progress. To further
Picture Cue Dictionary Intellikeys Bundle
The Picture Cue Dictionary Intellikeys Bundle is a vocabulary tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the five software dictionary sets included in the Picture Cue Dictionary (see separate entry) from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/ Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREME
Picture Directions
The goal of this book is to teach students to follow picture directions in sequence, complete important activities independently and recognize sight words paired with the illustrations. Covered spiralbound book, 228 pages. By Pat Crissey, an experienced special education teacher and autism consultant. Many students can perform activities independently by following picture directions. This reproducible, full color book features 46 lessons divided into five categories:Cooking, crafts, life skills,
Picture Dominoes (Model H71782-0000)
Picture Dominoes, model H71782-0000, is a dominoes game designed to teach matching, sorting, and assembly skills to individuals with cognitive disabilities. Designed to be played by two people, this game includes ten plastic dominoes with clear windows on each side, a deck of 45 alphabet-picture cards, and a instruction manual. Once the alphabet-picture cards are placed in the slots below the clear windows, they can be grouped and matched easily. Other types of cards can also be used. The domino
Picture File
The Picture File is a set of photo cards designed for use in the classroom and for speech training. Printed on card stock, these detailed picture cards are arranged in categories such as Actions and Expressions, Clothing, Household Items, Fruits and Vegetables, Plants, Community Workers, Birds and Fish, Domestic and Wild Mammals, Vehicles, School and Recreational Items, Prepared Foods, and more. Many cards also include information on the back to guide the teacher or therapist during individual
Picture Frame Talker (Model R0203-A)
The Picture Frame Talker, model R0203-A, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This single-message communicator features a frame to accommodate a photograph and offers ten seconds of recording time. Four rubber bumpers on the back allow for tabletop use or wall mounting. The photograph and message can be changed as needed. The audio is loud enough to be heard in a crowd.
Picture Maker: Wheatley Tactile Diagramming Kit (Model 1-08838-00)
Picture Maker: Wheatley Tactile Diagramming Kit, model 1-08838-00, is a tactile graphics kit designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes a felt covered board and more than 100 Velcro-backed pieces, and can be used to teach mapping, charting, and basic concepts, as well as for art activities. The kit comes with extra material to create additional tactile pieces, and a Large Print/Braille Guidebook with activity suggestions and example layouts. OPTIONS: Replacem
Picture Play Puzzles (Model 1576)
Picture Play Puzzles, model 1576, are puzzles with large pieces designed to teach beginning matching skills to children with physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. Available in two different styles, these puzzles feature a plastic base in the shape of a square, two large plastic hand holds, and large plastic puzzle pieces. One puzzle encourages children to flip the puzzle pieces to form three complete family portraits, and the other encourages them to flip the puzzle pieces to form
Picture Puzzle Cubes.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cubes with parts of pictures on them intended to be put together as puzzles, to help a child learn to extract information from pictures. Puzzles range from two pieces to six or more. Instructions for making puzzle cubes using 1 1/2 inch balluster, with partial pictures and plain colors on them. There is also a frame for the blocks to fit in. Discusses using the blocks to teach parts making a whole, top and bottom, left and right. Includes photographs a
Picture Sentence Key
Picture Sentence Key is a language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with communication or language learning disabilities. This software program helps children learn how to put words together to make simple sentences by providing a structure within which the child can choose what words go together to make a sentence. The meaning in each statement is illustrated by an animated picture. Sentences concern activities such as eating, drinking, pouring, cleaning, sweeping, and household
Picture Sentence Match
Picture Sentence Match is a visual symbol training system designed for use by children with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. This program helps students learn to identify and match a sequence of Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) with the corresponding sentence. The program presents either a random picture or a random sentence. The student then selects the matching sentence or the matching picture from two, three, or four choices. The action described by the sentence is shown,
Picture Symbol Lotto Game
The Picture Symbol Lotto Game is a perceptual training activity designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. Each game includes four sturdy lotto boards and thirty-six matching cards. The game strengthens symbol recognition, matching, and color-coding skills. It can be played by 1 to 4 players.
Picture This! Picture Switcher
Picture This! Picture Switcher is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with cognitive, visual, perceptual, and upper extremity disabilities. This program gives children using a single switch grid-style access to the activities of Knockout and Reveal and Flip It and Slider (see separate entries). The package includes a wide range of activities. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium or better processor, CD-ROM drive, and W
Picture This...
Picture This... is a flash card program designed for use by parents and teachers of children with learning, cognitive, and language disabilities. The compact disk (CD) contains 2,700 photos in 30 different categories, along with a basic program that allows the user to format photos into various size flash cards with or without text. The high-resolution photos are shot against a plain background and are sorted into the following categories: Actions, animals, bathroom, bedroom, body, buildings, cl
Piece-To-Piece Magnetic Grid
The Piece-to-Piece Magnetic Grid is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor, neurological, or hand disabilities. The square, foam magnet-backed pieces are placed on the checkered magnetic grid to create designs. Picture patterns to copy are included or the user can create his or her own patterns. The set can be used flat or on an incline to encourage a variety of hand positions. DIMENSIONS: The sqare pieces are 0.5-inch square.
Pig Popper
The Pig Popper is a hand and finger exerciser designed for use by individuals with grasping or upper extremity disabilities. The rubbery pig holds a foam ball in its mouth and when the pig's belly is squeezed, the ball is sent flying. The set includes six foam balls with storage bag.
Pinch Switch (Model 800)
The Pinch Switch is a squeeze switch designed to teach prehension skills for individuals with physical disabilities. The switch is small enough to be held in a child's hand and is activated by the slightest pinching or pressure.
Pink Fuzzy
The Pink Fyzzy is a textured ball designed for use by individuals with physical, neurological, and visual disabilities. This vinyl volley ball is covered in a strong layer of velvet and is useful for visual tracking and sensory integration activities. DIMENSIONS: 8 inches in diameter. COLOR: Shocking pink.
Pinky Piglet (Model 9200)
Pinky Piglet, model 9200, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This plush toy walks, wiggles its nose, and oinks when the capability switch (not included) is activated. This piglet also has a pink bow on its ear. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 4.5 x 7 x 3.5 inches.
Pip Squeakers
Pip Squeakers are child's audible shoes designed to enable parents with vision disabilities to locate toddlers using sound as the child walks. Available in a fabric T-strap, a Velcro closure sneaker, or baby sandals, these lightweight shoes squeak softly as each foot touch down, enabling the parent or caregiver to locate the child. SIZES: Baby sizes 3 through 6. COLOR: The T-strap is available in peach, the sneakers are available in white or navy, and the sandals are available in royal blue or r
Plasma Star
The Plasma Star is a sound or switch activated toy designed for use by children with mobility, upper extremity, or cognitive disabilities. In the center of this star shaped device is a flat panel disk with a plasma light display. This light responds to music, the user's voice or a connected capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 5.5 x 7.5 x 5 inches deep.
Plastic Bottle Ring Toss
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PURPOSE: To help children use their hand and eye coordination. They will use fine motor skills while grasping the rings. They will use gross motor skills to throw the rings onto the bottle.
Plastic Coated Built Up Handle Spoon (Models 1188 & 1190)
The Plastic Coated Built Up Handle Spoon, model 1188 and 1190, are built-up handle utensils designed for use by individuals with grasping disabilities. These molded handled utensils improve grasp and holding patterns. The Plastisol coating protects those who strike their teeth or are temperature sensitive. Model 1188 have a 4-inch handle. Model 1190 have a 3-inch handle. DIMENSIONS: Model 1188 in 7.5 inches long and model 1190 is 6.25 inches long.
Plastic Coated Built Up Handle Teaspoon (Models 1074 & 1075)
The Plastic Coated Built Up Handle Teaspoon, models 1074 & 1075 are built up utensils designed for use by individuals with grasping disabilities. The molded plastic handles are designed to help improve grasp and holding patterns. The Plastisol coated utensils protect those who strike their teeth or are temperature sensitive. The stainless steel utensils are dishwasher safe and latex free. Model 1074 is a 3-inch handle youth spoon. Model 1075 is a 4-inch handle teaspoon. DIMENSIONS: The yout
Plastic Handle Utensils (Models 1185 Thru 1193)
The Plastic Handle Utensils are forks and spoons with built-up handles designed for use by children and adults who have difficulty grasping standard utensils. These forks and spoons feature molded plastic handles and stainless steel utensils, and they are dishwasher-safe up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. DIMENSIONS: MODELS PC 1191 and PC 1189, the Infant Spoon and the Youth Spoon, are 5.25 inches long; models PC 1193 and PC 1192, the Infant Fork and the Junior Spoon are 6.5 inches long; model PC 119
Plastic Notebook Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Very flat switch that can be activated by light pressure on most of its surface. Can be used to activate toy or cassette player. Instructions for building a switch using an inexpensive plastic notebook, 2 large foil cookie sheets, 1 subminiature size plug and 4 feet of 2 conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, plus tapes and soldering. Includes drawings and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery
Plastisol Coated Child's Bent Spoons (Models 1463 & 1464)
The PlastisolCoated Child's Bent Spoons, models 1463 and 1464, are child spoons designed for use by children with upper extremity or grasping disabilities. Features include offset handles that are angled to provide children with a good grip and better control of the spoon during self-feeding. Other features include a molded plastic handle. Model PC 1464 is designed for left-handed users and model PC 1463 is designed for right-handed users. The spoons are top-rack dishwasher safe. DIMENSIONS: 5.2
Plate Switch (Models 810, 820, 830, 821, 822, 823)
Plate Switch, models 810, 820, 830, 821, 822, and 823, is a touch switch designed to respond to the slightest pressure from any part of the body for individuals with physical disabilities. These switches are ergonomically designed so that the client's hand need only make the slightest movement to contact the sloping plate. Suction cups are provieded for ease of attachment to most surfaces. The 5 x 8 inch model is available with a built in latch or timer which allows the user to operate the switc
Plate Switch On Stand (Model 840)
Plate Switch on a Stand, model 840, is a touch switch designed to respond to slight movements from any body part for individuals with physical disabilities. This switch is mounted on a gooseneck with a heavy cast iron base. This switch can be positioned for use by various body parts, such as chin, nose, etc. DIMENSIONS: The switch surface measures 3 x 5 inches and the gooseneck is 19 inches long.
Play & Learn Clock
The Play & Learn Clock is a teaching clock designed to enhance visual stimulation and teach matching, sorting and assembly for individuals with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. The Brightly colored clock makes tick-tock sounds and is ideal for children with low vision. There are removable pieces that encourage a child to match and learn colors and numbers as well as how to tell time.
Play Attention
Play Attention is a biofeedback-based cognitive and behavioral training program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities affecting attention, concentration, or focus. The system includes a sensor-lined helmet that is worn by the child. The sensors monitor the child's attentive state and cognitive process, which is fed into a small interface system that attaches to a computer (not included). Users complete a series of video game-like exercises that are controlled by th
Play Barrel (Model W8571)
The Play Barrel, model W8571, is a crawling tube designed for use with children with mobility or neurological disabilities. Made of durable, washable polyethylene, this barrel has openings at both ends to encourage crawling, and it can be used for rolling and therapeutic play. DIMENSIONS: 23 inches in diameter x 31 inches high.
Play Unlimited System Le9806
The Play Unlimited System No. LE9806 is a wheelchair jungle gym that provides accessible barrier-free design for physical, psychological, and therapeutic gross motor play. The system is large enough for an adult to aid children who need assistance. The gym has multiple decks that are wide enough for wheelchairs to access. ACTIVITIES: Trapeze swing, Tic-Tac-Toe, bubble panel, steering wheel enclosure, corkscrew climber, coaster climber, Lexan spiral slide, standard slide, access stairs and ramps.
Play Unlimited System Le9807
The Play Unlimited System LE9807 is a wheelchair jungle gym and climbing structure that provides young wheelchair users and able-bodied children an accessible, barrier free environment where they can engage in gross motor play. The structure has multiple decks made of a wire mesh and one access ramp. ACTIVITIES: Half-space climb, crawl tube, Lexan spiral slide, Tic- Tac-Toe board, arch climber, steering wheel enclosure, access stairs, tube slide, corkscrew climber, and rung enclosure. GROUND SPA
Play Unlimited System Le9808
The Play Unlimited System LE9808 is a wheelchair jungle gym and climbing structure that provides gross motor play activities for young wheelchair users and able-bodied children. The decks are made of metal mesh, and there is an access ramps at each end of the structure. ACTIVITIES: coaster climber, access stairs, trapeze swing, steering wheel enclosure, Lexan spiral slide, and Tic-Tac-Toe. GROUND SPACE: 28 feet 11 inches by 27 feet, 6 inches. WEIGHT: 2658 pounds. WARRANTY: 1-year on materials an
Play Unlimited System Le9809
The Play Unlimited System LE9809 is a wheelchair jungle gym and climbing structure providing an accessible, barrier-free design for wheelchair users and able-bodied children alike to engage in gross motor play. The structure has multiple decks and two end ramps. ACTIVITIES: Spiral slide, small bubble panel, suspension bridge, Tic-Tac-Toe board, steering wheel enclosure, chinning bar, rung enclosure, arch climbers, curved slide, tube slide, rung access, ramp, and climbing pole. GROUND SPACE: 36 f
Play Velcro Ball
Play Velcro Ball is designed for use by children with limited grasping and eye hand coordination associated with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. For Velcro Ball, you will need:
Playaway Toy Company Class Champs Therapy System
The Playaway Toy Company Class Champs Therapy System is a free standing indoor playground space for children working on developmental skills such as balancing, climbing and swinging while seeking vestibular input. The Playaway Toy Company Class Champs Therapy System can be installed in a playroom at home, therapy clinic gym or school indoor playground. OPTIONS: Class Champs Rock Wall, Class Champs Sway Bridge, Class Champs Balance Beam, Playaway Toy Net Swing and Playaway Toy Trapeze Bar are som
Playful Primer
Playful Primer is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program offers a variety of engaging early learning activities to stimulate expressive language and cognitive development in young learners. It can be adjusted to suit each child’s individual learning style. Activities are designed so that children are entertained without being distracted and challenged without being frustrated. The program can be played in either English o
Playground Balls (Models W2300 & W2359)
Playground Balls are inflatable vinyl foam balls designed for recreational or therapeutic use by individuals with upper extremity or gross motor disabilities. These soft play balls are lighter in weight than standard playground balls, yet they may be kicked, punched, batted, or thrown. The balls valve inflate and pressure may be decreased for a softer, easier-to-catch ball or increased for firmer, higher bounce. DIMENSIONS: Model W2300 inflates to 6 to 8 inches in diameter and model W2359 inflat
Playground Language Kit Plus (Model Lk-Tp)
The Playground Language Kit Plus, model LK-TP, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This program introduces students to appropriate behavior and rules on the playground, and may be used for reinforcement when recess is finished. Concepts include waiting in line, turn-taking, no hitting or kicking, and sharing. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary, repetitive lines, and Mayer-Johnson Pictur
Playground Structure (Model 8904)
Accessible playground equipment. Interconnecting wheelchair accessible bridges and ramps. Ramp design includes optional curbs. Single or double handrails available. Play area includes a variety of stand alone events for upper body development. Actual size: 48 by 50 feet. Minimal area required: 58 by 62 feet. 25 play events. 5 decks, highest at 42 inches. Number of children 45 to 55.
Playing Dynamically
Playing Dynamically is a symbolic language picture library designed for use with children with communication disabilities and autism. This program provides over 70 communication boards that combine language development and play, providing action, variety, and a choice of control. The program displays 13 commonly available toys on a toy shelf, with additional choices available in a toy store. When a toy or an activity is selected, corresponding communication boards on the computer screen enable t
Playroom, The
The Playroom is an academic tutorial program designed to teach children about letters, numbers and time for individuals who are developmentally impaired. There are a number of learning tools for children to learn that education can be fun. The Cuckoo Clock helps children to learn time; the Mixed Up Toy encourages children to play creatively by rearranging toy parts; the Mousehole contains a three level counting game that introduces addition and subtraction along with game stategies; the Spinners
Playshaper
PlayShaper® is a play structured scaled for preschoolers ages 6-23 months learning to crawl, walk and about the location of objects and object permanence. These play systems invite youngsters to develop their physical skills while learning the social skills needed for community life. Cooperative play and shared imagination are encouraged. Kids receive interactive sensory experiences through inviting climbing challenges. Colorful learning panels encourage creativity while building cognitive sk
Playshaper
PlayShaper® is a play structured scaled for preschoolers ages 6-23 months learning to crawl, walk and about the location of objects and object permanence. These play systems invite youngsters to develop their physical skills while learning the social skills needed for community life. Cooperative play and shared imagination are encouraged. Kids receive interactive sensory experiences through inviting climbing challenges. Colorful learning panels encourage creativity while building cognitive ski
Playshaper®
PlayShaper is a play structured scaled for preschoolers ages 6-23 months learning to crawl, walk and about the location of objects and object permanence. These play systems invite youngsters to develop their physical skills while learning the social skills needed for community life. Cooperative play and shared imagination are encouraged. Kids receive interactive sensory experiences through inviting climbing challenges. Colorful learning panels encourage creativity while building cognitive skil
Playskool Magnetic Capital Letters (Model 02056)
Playskool Magnetic Capital Letters, model 02056, are tactile letters and Braille alphabet magnets designed for use by children ages 3 and above who are blind or have low vision. This educational toy consists of 26 letters from A to Z. Each letter is engraved with it corresponding Braille letter. As they play with these letters sized for small fingers, children learn to identify letters and start putting together simple words and sentences.
Playskool Sit And Spin
The Playskool Sit and Spin is a balance training device designed for use by children with sensory, neurological, physical, or cognitive disabilities ages one to six years. The child sits on the large disc and turns a smaller disc mounted on a post in the center of the unit to cause the entire unit to spin.
Plump N' Puff Switch (Model 665)
The Plump N' Puff Switch, model 665, is a pneumatic touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities.This large, dome-shaped switch has a soft, puffy feel and can be placed on a table or mounted on the Magic Arm System (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS: The hemisphere of the switch is 6 inches in diameter,
Plus More
Plus More is a math skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child to solve simple addition problems. The user can set the time and question type (in numbers or as a word problem) before each game play session. The question is shown at the top of the screen accompanied by a voice prompt, and the correct
Plywood Platform
The Plywood Platform is a suspension platform swing designed for use by individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. With the optional Universal Swivel (sold separately) or two stationary hooks, the Plywood Platform makes a stimulating swing for swinging, spinning or gliding (swinging from side to side). It can also be used as a glider when placed sideways. The platform is light and made of Baltic birch plywood, and it is carpeted and padded. The swing can hold up to three people. Th
Pocket & Tails Go Exploring
Pocket & Tails Go Exploring is a cognitive and perceptual skills training program designed to teach alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. Two Wanderoos lead students into a learning plaufround where the sights and sounds of the world are brought to life. As students explore, they learn about the environment, plants, water life, animal habitats, mountains, fields, wetlands, glaciers, transportation and locomotion. Students can fill a mul
Pocket Apron Pattern.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Suitable for those with use of only one hand, this apron is easy to put on and take off and includes pockets to carry household suppplies. Apron is sewn from fabric cut one yard square. Two 8 inch folds are made on the right side to form pockets. Each side is hemmed and a 1 inch casing sewn across the top of the apron. Apron clip is inserted into the casing. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Bowar, M T TITLE: Clothing for the Handicap
Pointing Training Switch.
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Polar Fleece Jacket
The Polar Fleece Jacket is a child's, women's, or men's jacket designed for wear by individuals who use wheelchairs. From the front, the 100 percent polyester fleece jacket looks like a standard pullover, but it features wider armholes, a longer front zipper, and an easily accessible Velcro closure in the back. SIZES: Child's small, medium, and large and adult's small, medium, large, and extra large. COLOR: Hunter and cream, navy and cream, royal blue, black, periwinkle, dark purple, and hot pi
Polartec Arm Warmer ( Models 174, 175, & 176)
The Polartec Arm Warmer is an arm warmer designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The outer layer is waterproof nylon and the inner layer is 200 weight Polartec. Rib knit at each end helps keep the garment in place. This garment raps body heat and keeps a seated person's arms dry. SIZES: Child, adult, and extra-large. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The child's size is 10 x 5.5 inches flat and 11 inches in diameter. The adult size is 12 x 6 inches flat and 12 inches in
Polartec Comfy Boots
Polartec Comfy Boots are booties designed for wear by individuals who use wheelchairs. Designed for individuals who do not walk, these booties stretch with feet if they swell. The booties have Polartec uppers, neoprene soles, and front zippers to open the boot fully. The boots are machine washable. SIZES: Child; adult small, medium, large, and extra large. DIMENSIONS: Length is 5, 6, or 7 inches (Child); 8 inches (Adult Small), 9 inches (Adult Medium), 10 inches (Adult Large), 11 to 13 inches (A
Polartec Fleece Fling (Model 320)
The Polartec Fleece Fling, model 320, is a cape designed for women or girls with mobility or severe physical disabilities. Made of Polartec fleece, this cape has two deep pockets and is longer in front and shorter in back for the seated figure. This cape goes on over the head without arm insertion and has a front zipper and neck ribbing. OPTIONS: Matching cloche hat. SIZES: One size. DIMENSIONS: The front is 35 inches long and the back is 24 inches long. The zipper is 12 inches long. COLOR: Red,
Polartec Hooded Cape (Model C185)
The Polartec Hooded Cape, model C185, is a child's cape designed for wear by children who use a wheelchair. This cape has a short back to prevent sitting on excess fabric, and side tabs at the armholes to prevent the cape from opening at the sides. It can be put on while leaning forward without standing. The cape is made of 100 percent polyester and Ziro-Tec fleece. Air pockets on both sides trap body heat, creating thermal insulation. The fabric dries quickly and allows body moisture to pass th
Polartec Socks
Polartec Warming Socks are men's, women's, or children socks designed for wear by individuals with lower extremity or circulatory disabilities or diabetes. Made of Polartec 200 fleece, these absorbent socks come nearly to the knee and are held up by ribbing at the top. SIZES: Child Small 5-inch foot; Child Medium 6-inch foot; Child Large 7-inch foot; Adult Small 8-inch foot; Adult Medium 9-inch foot; Adult Large 10-inch foot; Adult Extra Large 11-inch foot. COLOR: Black, sky blue, vanilla, navy,
Polartec Thumbless Mittens
The Polartec Thumbless Mittens are mittens designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, neurological, or severe physical disabilities, contractures of the hand, or spinal cord injury. These mittens have long cuffs to cover the forearm and no thumb to enable them to slide on over the hand from the side. Made of 200 weight Polartec fleece, these mittens zip up the side and have elastic at the wrist. SIZES: Child Small (4-inch hand); Child Medium (5-inch hand); Child Large (6-inch hand); P
Police Car (Mercedes Benz), (Model 8037)
The Police Car (Mercedes Benz), model 8037, is a switch operated toy designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy zooms in all directions with real siren sounds and flashing lights. The user activates a connected capability switch (not included) to start the action. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: Silver with red and yellow stripes on the hood and lower sides. Yellow letters spell out the word
Poly Beam (Model W5063)
The Poly Beam, model W5063, is a balance beam designed for use with children with neurological or mobility disabilities. Low to the floor and flexible, this beam is made of rubberized polyvinyl and forms curves. The beam folds in half for transport and storage and comes with a carrying case and handle. DIMENSIONS: Six feet long.
Pommel Walker
Chromed tubular steel scissors-type frame with alternative link bolt holes for height adjustability. Chest pad provides front support. Height adjustable pommel or saddle seat for leg abduction and weightbearing through the crotch. Removeable back pad attaches to pommel stem and fits behind buttocks. Four casters, in 1.5 inch, 3.5 inch, or 5 inch sizes, either unidirectional or pivoting, available with foot-actuated locking brakes. Tray for upper extremity support. Sizes: Mini, for children 30 to
Pon Pon
Pon Pons are balance training devices designed for use by children with physical and neurological disabilities. These large, inflatable balls have a handle in the center, enabling the user to sit on them for balance training or to bounce on them. DIMENSIONS: Available in 16, 20, and 24 inches in diameter. COLOR: The 16-inch ball is yellow; the 20-inch, either silver of orange; and the 24-inch, green.
Poncho
The Poncho is a pullover raincape designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. Made of waterproof, breathable barrier cloth, this cape features a drawstring hood. SIZES: Child's one size fits all and adult one size fits all. COLOR: Red, black, or tan.
Pony Pal
Pony Pal is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. Equipped with a jack for a single switch (switch not included), this soft-boddied pony leaps, moves its head, wags its tail, and whinnies when the switch is activated. POWER: Uses batteries.
Pool Flotation Device
The Pool Flotation Device is a float swimming aid designed to enable children with disabilities to safely enjoy a swimming pool by helping them to float. The device consists of a plastic (PVC) tubing frame mounted on two sections of styrofoam insulation. The child is harnessed in a lifejacket that is suspended from the framework. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by Jay Drew for children with disabilities who cannot swim because they are unable to keep their head above water. This device is intend
Pool Noodle Color Words
Pool Noodle Color Words is designed for use with children with cognitive and intellectual disabilities as well as children working on improving their visual perceptual skill development.
Pool Pant Diapers
Pool Pant Diapers are swim diapers designed for wear by children with urinary incontinence. Made of soft cotton flannel inside, they have adjustable Velcro closures for ease in taking on and off. The nylon outer layer helps to prevent leaks. Pool Pant Diapers are washable and reusable. OPTIONS: A matching bikini top and hat are available in three prints (fish, jungle, Dr. Frog) for a 3-piece set. COLORS: Purple, royal, rasberry, red, yellow and jade. SIZES: small (6 to 14 pounds), medium (14 t
Pool Playtime
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Pop-A-Bubble Music Wand
The Pop-A-Bubble Music Wand is a combination oral motor and motor planning skill activity designed for use with children with speech, breathing, oral motor, neurological, or physical disabilities. This wand has a bug's head at the top. Using the included bubble solution, the child blows bubbles with the antennae. Catching a bubble on the bug's nose causes it to chirp one of eight tunes. POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries (included).
Pop-A-Shot Sit Down/wheelchair Or Handicapped Standup Electronic Basketball Game
The Pop-A-Shot Sit Down/Wheelchair or Handicapped Standup Electronic Basketball Game is a basketball game designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, mobility, lower extremity, or cognitive disabilities or spinal cord injury. Intended to improve hand-eye coordination, increase arm strength and stamina, and improve grip, this game consists of a basketball goal mounted at the end of a net enclosure with a net "dome" just above the basket. The frame is designed with leg room under for sea
Popo Monkey (Model 311, 311-8)
PoPo Monkey, model 311 and 311-8, is a specially adapted hanging toy that can be activated by any Toys for Special Children capability switch (see separate entries) for individuals with physical disabilities. This plush little monkey sits on a perch that must be suspended from above. When activated, the monkey rocks back and forth, curls and uncurls his tail, and makes sounds. COLOR: Brown body, white stomach, white and orange face.
Portable Achievement Carrel (Model 903A)
The Portable Achievement Carrel, model 903A, is a desktop study carrel designed for use by children with communication, learning, or behavior disabilities. This portable carrel creates a semi-private tabletop space to help students concentrate on their work by controlling their surroundings, including the visual environment, light, and sound. The carrel has a back panel and two side panels with optional windows, an angled work surface with an 18-degree slope, a reading easel with a dry erase sur
Portable Communicator For The Visually Impaired
The Portable Communicator for the Visually Impaired is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication and visual disabilities. This device offers 12 levels with a total of 600 seconds of recording time and can be accessed using two to eight large selection fields (the number of fields is adjustable as user needs change). Messages can be selected using direct selection or four scanning modes (inverse, automatic, two-switch, and step). This communica
Portable Hip Spica
Portable Hip Spica is suitable for children aged 12 months to 3 years old who are in plaster casts following hip surgery and require supportive seating. Easy-to-use knobs allow you to adjust the seat height, depth, angle and tilt as well as the height of the back and arm rests. Chairs come complete with pelvic straps, shoulder harness and tray. For children ages 1-3, this chair design offers high levels of adjustability and creates a lightweight alternative to the Multi Adjustable Hip Spica Chai
Portable Itinerant Support Frame (Model 7250)
The Portable Itinerant Support Frame, model 7250, is a support frame designed for use in therapeutic settings by individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. The ITN Support Frame is made with lightweight material for ease in transport, thus assisting therapists to provide suspended equipment treatment in remote locations. It comes with a built-in safety rotational device and a zippered carrying case. The ITN Support Frame is compatible with the following Southpaw Swings: Thera
Portable Loo.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Child size commode with high sides and backrest for support. Instructions for building a child size wooden box type of commode chair. Provides list of materials and good drawings showing all dimensions. High sides provide lateral support and a dowel across the front protection from falling forward. Includes photograph and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D. TITLE: Easy To Make Aids For Your Handicapped Child. REF: Book: Englewood
Portable Sound Source Iii (Model 1-03040-01)
Portable Sound Source III, model 1-03040-01, is a signal beacon designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision in orientation and mobility (O&M) training and playground games. The beacon produces an audio tone that provides directional cues. The beeping tone has a rate of 36 to 360 pulses per minute, with a pitch of 600 hertz to 1200 hertz. It can be used for teaching sound location skills or for marking locations in playground games. The unit has a large built-in speaker and
Portable Square Fan (Model 127)
The Portable Square Fan, model 127, is an auditory stimulation activity designed for use with children with auditory or neurological disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this fan features an adjustable head. The breeze from the fan provides tactile stimulation and the hum of the motor provides auditory stimulation. POWER: Uses batteries.
Portable Stand For Hospital Computer
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child in a hospital to use a computer while sitting or lying in bed or from a wheelchair. TITLE: Hospital Computer Stand. The concept for the stand was based on a cantilevered hospital bed table modified to accommodate the weight of the computer components while still being easily adjustable. Square metal tubing was used to make a stand for the table; the stand included a lockable metal box with two sheet metal doors at one end. The box houses a lockable g
Portable Talking Id (Model 3400)
The Portable Talking ID, model 3400, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities or medical conditions. This device provides 20 seconds of recording time for a single message or for personal identification and/or medical information. The unit can be worn on the included necklace, clipped to clothing, or carried in a pocket; when the center button is depressed, the information recorded is provided.
Portable Urinal (Model 528)
The Portable Urinal, model 528, is an anatomically contoured urinal for use in standing, sitting or prone positions by men, women, or children. The urinal includes a 3-foot rubber hose, carrying case, and instructions. The unit may be sterilized with boiling water.
Posey Double Strap Foam Limb Holder (Models 2520 And 2528)
The Posey Double Strap Foam Limb Holder, models 2520 and 2528, is a wrist and ankle restraint. The unit is foam lined with a cotton webbing double strap that secures to a movable portion of a bed with quick release ties (model 2520 has a single tie and model 2528 has a double tie). It has a D-ring wrist or ankle closure with a hook-and-loop closure, and fits adult or child limbs with a writ or ankle circumference of 4 to 12 inches. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 13.5 x 3 inches (cuff); cuff thickness is 0.3
Posey Elbow Splint (Models 4642 & 4643)
The Posey Elbow Splint, models 4642 and 4643, is an elbow splint designed to prevent children up to 7 years of age from bending his or her elbow to help facilitate medical treatment and promote healing. This machine washable splint wraps around the arm and secures with hook and loop closure. The splint may also be pinned to clothing to hold it in position. Model 4642 is for children up to 2 years of age; model 4643 is for ages 2 to 7 years. SIZES: Infant (model 4642) and pediatric (4643). DIMENS
Posey Foam Trach Ties (Model 8197)
The Posey Foam Trach Ties, model 8197, are tracheostomy collars designed to secure tracheostomy tubes for children and adults. These soft collars have foam padding and double track Velcro to provide extra security to prevent extubation during coughing. SIZES: Small (for necks 7 to 10 inches in circumference): medium (for necks 8 to 17 inches in circumference); large (for necks 12 to 18 inches in circumference); and extra large (for necks 16 to 24 inches in circumference). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 9 x 1
Posey Padded Limb Holder (Model 2525)
The Posey Padded Limb Holder, model 2525, is a wrist and ankle restraint. The restraint has a cuff lined with synthetic fur and a cotton webbing double strap that secures to a movable portion of a bed with quick release ties. It has a slide buckle wrist or ankle closure with a hook-and-loop closure, and fits adult or child limbs with a wrist or ankle circumference of 4.5 to 9 inches. It is machine washable. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 10.25 x 5.5 inches (cuff); circumference of cuff adjusts from 4.5 to 9
Posey Pediatric Limb Holder (Model 4733 & 4734)
The Posey Pediatric Limb Holders, models 4733 and 4734, are child limb restraints designed for use with infant patients up to two years of age and children from two to five years of age. The straps prevent pulling of IV lines or catheters while receiving medical treatment. Made of soft foam, these limb restraints feature double strap ties with hook and loop closures that facilitate easy adjustment. The straps can be used on either arms or legs. DIMENSIONS (LxW) 5.5 x 1 inch (infant); 7 x 1.5 in
Posey Phototherapy Eye Protectors (Models 4644, 4645 & 4646)
The Posey Phototherapy Eye Protectors, models 4644, 4645 and 4646, are infant eye protectors designed to prevent ultraviolet light radiation during bilirubin light treatment of newborn infants. The protectors have a special nylon layer that blocks 99.9% of ultraviolet rays. Hook and loop fasteners attach to the child's head and over the crown to help keep the protectors securely in place. Also available with non-irritating, non-allergic adhesive tabs that attach bilaterally to baby’s temples. SI
Positioning Aid
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist a four-year-old child with muscular dystrophy with floor sitting. The child is unable to sit independently, so a large plastic laundry basket is used as a positioning aid and also keeps toys nearby, enabling him to interact with his peers. For additional support, the basket can be placed against a wall. MATERIALS: Laundry basket. AUTHOR: Howell, E. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pdf R
Positioning Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide proper positioning for a child with neurological disabilities. An existing Sebel Hobnob Junior Chair was modified to meet the child's specific needs. A height-adjustable footrest that slides out from under the seat was added. The chair was also equipped with glides on the legs for easier movement, and ant-tips were added to the rear legs. For more precise support, a removable lateral plywood insert was added to the seat. The insert was removable when the ch
Positioning Table
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide proper positioning for a child with neurological disabilities. This table is designed to provide the child with proper postural positioning while allowing the child to concentrate on eating, playing, or educational activities while at the table. The table was made of plywood to dimensions specified by the child's therapist and provides space for two children. The table is height adjustable and has a torso cutout at one end to provide the child with close ac
Posture Buzzer (Model 1140)
The Posture Buzzer, model 1140, is a posture switch designed to provide posture training for individuals with physical disabilities. This miniature mercury switch sounds when a body part is tilted beyond pre-set angle. It is the size of quarter and may be worn anywhere on body.
Posture Monitor
The Posture Monitor is a biofeedback device designed to support individuals who have a limited physical control and difficulty maintaining appropriate posture due to neurological deficits. Its purpose is to promote attention given to maintaining proper trunk alignment by individuals seated in wheelchairs, thus encouraging a seated position that offers greater functionality; enhances learning, self esteem, and mobility; and improves physiological factors such as respiration, circulation and diges
Potty Training Switch
The Potty Training Switch is a moisture activated switch consisting of a moisture sensor and a cord with a choice of a mini or a submini jack. The sensor is taped to bottom of a potty chair and the cord is attached to a tape recorder. Moisture activates the switch which starts tape recorder to reward the child with music. The switch itself creates no sound. POWER: Uses one 9-volt battery (included). DIMENSIONS: The sensor is 1 x .25 x 3 inches and the cord is 6 feet long.
Potty Training Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Battery powered device sensitive to moisture is modified to activate a tape player, light or toy to reward child during toilet training. Battery operated flood alert device is attached to a relay mechanism with 22 gauge conductor wire. Subminiature plug is attached to relay device and plugged into tape recorder, or other toy. Sensors are taped to the bottom of potty chair with masking tape. Includes diagrams. COMMENTS: Radio Shack stock numbers are giv
Pouring Cup On Flex Mount (Model 24)
The Pouring Cup on Flex Mount, model 24, is an educational switch-operated toy designed for use with children with upper extremity and cognitive disabilities. This device enables liquids, sand, rlour, sugar, etc. to be poured from the pouring cup to another container. Activating the first switch causes the cup to pour and activating the second switch returns the cup to the upright position. The flexible mount attaches to flat surfaces, bars, or table legs. The removable cup is washable and has a
Pouring Cup On Stand (Model 20)
The Pouring Cup on Stand, model 20, is a pouring aid designed for use by individuals with grasping, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. This stand-mounted pouring cup allows the user to pour liquids or flour into a container by activating a switch. A second switch returns the cup to an upright position. Cups are marked for measuring, and removable for cleaning. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. OPTION: Replacement cup set with of 2 modified and 2 bottom cups (20X). DIMENSIONS (HxLx
Power Picco
The Power Picco is a child's powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: The brightly-colored frame folds to 36 centimeters after batteries are removed, and includes a support roll. CONTROLS: Programmable single-knob electronic controls. RWD: Electric power drive. UPHOLSTERY: Black. ARMRESTS: Padded armrests. BRAKES: Pressure brake for regular use, and drum brake for downhill use. CASTERS: Two front ca
Power Pumper
Power Pumper is a ride-on toy designed for use by children with physical or neurological disabilities. It is propelled by a push-pull rowing motion powered by using arms and legs, legs only, or arms only. It offers full body aerobic workouts and motor skill development. CAPACITY: 300 pounds. COLORS: Black and Red or Lime and Purple. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty against defective parts and manufacturing.
Power Tommy
The Power Tommy is a child's powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: The brightly-colored tubular frame is foldable after removal of batteries. The side panel is removable. CONTROLS: Left or right joystick controls. RWD: Rear wheel drive. ARMRESTS: Height-adjustable and removable arm support. WHEELS: Optional wheel cover. WARRANTY: four-year limited warranty for frame, 2 years for electronics and c
Power Wheels Kawasaki Guide 'n Drive Cycle
The Power Wheels Kawasaki Guide 'n Drive Cycle is a powered three-wheeled cycle designed for use by children with mobility disabilities from 1.5 to four years of age. This riding toy features a removable rear handle that enables adults to aid in control and balance until the child has mastered riding. Additional features include a rear storage compartment, a pretend fuel cap, and an activity dashboard with clicking knobs and a pretend microphone. POWER: Battery operated. SPEEDS: 2.5 miles per ho
Powered mobility training device for toddlers
Powered mobility training device for toddlers is a mobility device designed for use by young children. The device consists of a 4-wheel platform, in which two are drive wheels controlled by a standard 9-pin direction input interface. This instructable offers two approaches to build this device. One approach uses an off the shelf baby cruiser as the platform, while the other requires a DIY platform. The second, DIY approach, is the one this instructable will utilize. Both approaches require a st
Pre-Made, Customizable Picture Schedules
The Pre-Made Customizable Picture Schedules are communication boards and independent living skills tutorials designed for use by children and adults with communication or cognitive disabilities. These Web-based, downloadable, pre-made and custom picture schedules are available for a variety of topics, with many available in versions specific to adults or children. Examples include the "Calm Down Picture Schedule," "Doctor Visit Picture Schedule," "Brush Teeth Picture Schedule, "Go to Work Pictur
Pre-School Prone Stander (Model 106) & Child's Prone Stander (Model 104)
The Pre-School Prone Stander, model 106, and the Child's Prone Stander, model 104, are prone boards with casters designed for use by children with neurological or balance disabilities. These standers are designed to be supported against a sturdy table or counter. The units are adjustable to vary the angle from horizontal and adjustable table/counter rests allow positioning at different distances supporting surfaces. The units latch to the supporting surface with cord, hook, and eye screws for s
Pre-Writing Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A child using a metal bolt as a writing implement can activate a tape player or other device by tracing the appropriate path on a metal cookie sheet. This activity strengthens fine motor and grasping skills. Describes a motion detection switch, constructed by soldering a subminiature plug to one end of a 4 inch conductor wire and wrapping the other end tightly around a 4 inch long metal bolt. Simple paths or letters are cut from paper or cardboard and
Preemie / Bassinet Acid Reflux (Ar) Pillow
The Preemie/Bassinet Acid Reflux Pillow is a wedge pillow designed for use with babies with gastric reflux or eating and digestive disabilities. This pillow includes a quilted poly/cotton harness and head ring to hold a newborn safely and maintain a 30-Degree angle, the optimal angle to relieve acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, Barrett's Syndrome, post surgical conditions, etc. naturally. The head ring is attached under the cotton pillow sheet with Velcro to the pillow surface. The quilted p
Prefant Pillow
Premature infant supine support pillow for infants over three pounds and medically stable. Pillow is constructed of flame retardant urethane foam, covered by vinyl Staph Check 6, with quilted washable slipcover. Foam is contoured to maintain flexed position of infant, with separate head support. Pillows are color-coded by size. Three sizes: Small (tan) for infants 1250 grams to 1800 grams; Medium (blue) for infants 1800 grams to 2410 grams; Large (white) for infants 2410 grams to 3500 grams. One
Premium Forearm Safe T Crutch (Models 5160, 5161, 5162, & 5163)
Pushbutton adjustable aluminum shaft with vinyl coated forearm cuffs. Cuffs have front or side opening as required. Contoured rubber handgrips. Rubber safety tip. Height adjustable cuff to handgrip and handgrip to floor. Handgrip to floor height tall adult 35 to 41 inches. Adult 30 to 36 inches. Youth 25 to 31 inches. Child 19 to 27 inches. Total silencing system for rattle free use.
Premo Teeny Weenie Tongs
The Premo Teeny Weenie Tongs are a fine motor training kit designed for use with children with fine motor or neurological disabilities. These deluxe strawberry tongs serve as a pre-scissor and finger grasp skill training tool. Features include ribbed finger grips and an adjustable finger guard that keeps index fingers or thumbs in place.
Prepositions! Sterling Edition
Prepositions! Sterling Edition is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by children with autism, developmental disabilities, or language-learning disabilities. This program helps children master essential prepositions. Six modules cover ten prepositions in developmental order: in, on, under, above, below, in front of, in back of, next to, and between. Three-dimensional characters and objects illustrate the prepositions while keeping students focused and engaged in the learn
Preschool Crayons (Model Sc-409)
These Preschool Crayons (no. SC0409) are specially shaped with a large knobbed end so that they are easier to grasp by small children or persons with limited manual dexterity. The crayons are break-resistant and their color won't rub off on skin. These crayons are non-toxic. COLORS: Pink, yellow, green, orange, red, and blue.
Preschool Phonology Cards & Spanish Preschool Phonology Cards (Models N63-1-Ws & N63-8-Ws)
Preschool Phonology Cards are language training flash cards designed for use by children with learning or speech disabilities. Included are 240 cards with words printed below colorful pictures. The cards teach preschoolers target patterns of sound production and help reduce or eliminate six phonological processes: cluster reduction, final consonant deletion, fronting, gliding, initial consonant deletion, and stopping. Cards are available in English (model N63-1-WS) or Spanish (model N63-8-WS).
Preschool Puzzler (Model 7131)
The Preschool Puzzler, model 7131, is a three-sided puzzle with large pieces designed to teach beginning matching skills to children with physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. The child must match plastic pieces to the corresponding hole by color or shape before the timer on top runs out. If all three sides are not complete and the timer is not stopped in time, the puzzle flips open and the pieces fly off. Puzzle pieces come in the shape of a heart, star, moon, square, duck, bear, a
Press To Play Zoo, Press To Play Animals, & Press To Play Speedy
Press to Play Zoo, Press to Play Animals, and Press to Play Speedy are control switch training programs designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Operating on a cause-and-effect principle, the games can be played in four modes: In Cause-and-effect, the child presses the switch, clicks the mouse, or touches the TouchWindow (the switch and TouchWindow are not included) at any time for action; Simple Scan mode seeks to develop beginning switch training skills; Complex Sc
Pressalit Care Fixed Changing Table
The Pressalit Care Fixed Changing Table is a changing table designed for use with children with multiple disabilities. This changing table is wall mounted at a fixed height and has a head support area that can be elevated. An integrated gas cylinder folds up the table when it is not in use. DIMENSIONS: Available in two lengths: 71 inches or 55 inches.
Pressalit Care Height Adjustable Changing Table
The Pressalit Care Height Adjustable Changing Table is a changing table is a changing table designed for use by children with multiple disabilities. This height-adjustable table has a head support area that can be elevated. It can be used for changing or bathing and has remote-controlled low-voltage operation for safe showering. When not in use, the table can be folded with an integrated gas cylinder. DIMENSIONS: Available in two lengths, 55 or 71 inches.
Pressure Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch activated by light pressure on the top surface, sturdy enough to be sat or stood on, with a wide variety of uses, including weight bearing and cause and effect training. Switch, about 7 by 10 by 2 inches, made of masonite or hardboard, two conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, a subminiature plug, a subminiroller lever switch and foam rubber. Includes photograph, instructions and diagrams. Describes a variation (lack of pressure turns on the switch)
Prestige Pediatric Forearm Crutches
Adjustable forearm crutches for children. Standard forearm crutches in bright metallic, royal blue or princess pink. Youth: users height 4 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 2 inches, adjustable height handle 25 to 31 inches, cuff to handle 8 1/2 to 10 inches, weight 4 pounds. Child: for user's height 3 feet 2 inches to 4 feet 8 inches, adjustable height handle 19 to 27 inches, cuff to handle 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 inches, weight 2 pounds. Toddler: user's height 2 feet 10 inches to 4 feet 4 inches, adjustable heig
Prestige Walker (Models 69000 & 69001)
The Prestige Walker is a folding, wheeled walker. The walker folds to one side with a "red dot" release and locking mechanism. The open front frame design allows over-the-toilet access. MATERIALS: Anodized aluminum finish. OPTIONS: Set of four swivel wheel casters ($79.99). SIZES: Adult size (69000) is 32 to 36 inches high; Youth size (690001) is 28 to 32 inches high. DIMENSIONS: 17.5 inches wide; see sizes for heights. GUARANTEE: Lifetime guarantee.
Presto Plus Adult Breathable Brief
The Presto Plus Adult Breathable Brief is designed for individuals with urinary incontinence. The brief is designed to absorb fluid and prevents skin dryness and odor control. Features Velcro tabs allow easy adjustment for a perfect and comes with gentle outer leg gathers that provide added protection.
Primary Bolster Chair
Chair with a flat padded bolster bench. Foot railings to maintain foot placement. with or without straps. Adjustable pelvic straps and tray. Back slots accept the TherAdapt Winged Back Insert and Thoracic Pads. 2 inch swivel casters. Bolster is 8 1/2 inches wide, 22 inches long and adjusts 9 to 15 inches in height. Tray is 28 inches wide, 28 inches deep and adjusts 5 1/2 to 8 1/2 inches cutout depth. Base is 29 by 20 1/2 inches.
Primary Phonics Set 1
Primary Phonics Set 1, by Barbara W. Makar, is a braille reading tutorial program designed for children who are blind or have low vision. It includes ten storybooks, each containing a short story that introduces consonants, various sight words, and short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) as part of the reading experience. The text on each page is presented in large print, grade 1 braille, and grade 2 braille. For students with low vision, there are also illustrations. Each of the ten storybooks is approxim
Primary Time Teacher Learning Clock , The
The Primary Time Teacher Learning Clock is a teaching clock designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. This large plastic clock features large, easy-to-read hour and minute markings and a shutttered digital display in the base. When the hands on the clock face are moved, the digital display keeps pace, providing a self-checking method. An activity guide is included. The clock is available in 12- or 24-hour demonstration models and 12- or 24-hour junior (student) models. DIME
Primer Pak (Model Lr-2117)
The Primer Pak, model LR-2117, is a set of eye hand coordination activities designed for use by children with physical or neurological disabilities. The set includes a crepe rubber alphabet puzzle, four Fit-A-Space Discs with shapes for stringing, three chipboard shapes with tipped laces for lacing and tracing, and 25 rubber octagon pieces for construction, with a carrying and storage bag. DIMENSIONS: The alphabet puzzle is 8 inches square, and the carrying case is 9 inches square.
Princeton Children's Brush
The Princeton Children's Brush is an easy grasp paint brushes designed for use by children with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Available with flat or round brush shapes, these brushes can be used with acrylics, oils, and tempera paint. These natural bristle brushes feature large handles that are designed to be easy to grasp.
Print 'n Play
Print 'N Play is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This program includes more than 50 bingo and mystery game boards for language skills. The CD-ROM also features motivational games for themes, holidays, and special occasions. The games can be printed directly from the CD-ROM or they can be dragged to the user's hard drive to enable the games to be customized. COMPATIBILITY: This CD-ROM contains versions for use on Macintosh
Print And Braille Literacy: Selecting Appropriate Learning Media (Models 6-01500-00, L-01500-00, & 8-01500-00)
Print and Braille Literacy: Selecting Appropriate Learning Media is a handbook designed to provide guidelines for use in evaluating the braille reading readiness of students who are blind or have low vision. It contains guidelines and informal evaluation processes to help users determine the most appropriate reading media or medium for each student. It is available in braille (model 6-01500-00), large print (model L-01500-00), and regular print (model 8-01500-00) editions.
Print Shop Deluxe
The Print Shop Deluxe is a drawing and graphics program that allows creation of posters, calendars, banners, newsletters, greeting cards, etc. for individuals with a physical disability. The program is touch screen accessible and is designed to work with TouchWindow (see separate entry). There are over 300 graphics and 30 fully scalable typefaces that print in monochrome or color. The program includes type styles, border designs, background patterns, and a library of pictures and symbols. COMPAT
Print, Play, And Learn: Old Macdonald's Farm
Print, Play, and Learn: Old MacDonald's Farm is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive, developmental, or multiple disabilities. This program includes 25 off-computer activities with 250 printable sheets relating to Old MacDonald's Farm, including board games, dot-to-dot, word puzzles, make a scene, flash cards, sentence strips, Concentration, and more. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM includes versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYS
Priva Ultra-Fit Briefs (Models P15303 To P15307)
The Priva Ultra-Fit Briefs are incontinence pants for children and adults with heavy to total bladder and/or bowel incontinence. The briefs feature adjustable waists with snap openings on the sides, elasticized legs and back waist, an outer moisture-proof layer with cotton next to the skin, and absorbent inner layers. These briefs are washable. SIZES: Extra Small (no. P15303), Small (no. 15304), Medium (no. 15305), Large (no. 15306), and Extra Large (no. 15307), to fit waist measurements from 18
Private Practice Vibration Reminder Disk (Model 1173)
The Private Practice Vibration Reminder Disk, model 1173, is a timed reminder signal designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. This disk, which can be worn inconspiculously on the body in the included skin Pouch-Patch, clipped on clothing, worn on a wrist strap, or placed in a pocket, can be set to vibrate every 30 minutes or every one, two, or three hours as a reminder to take medication, change position, or perform therapeutic activities.
Pro-Cycle & Jr. Pro-Cycle
The Pro-Cycle is a hand propelled three-wheeled cycle for adults and youth. FRAME: The chrome-moly tubular frame is custom built to the overall height of the user and ranges from 30 inches to approximately 38 inches to suit riders 4 feet to over 6 feet. The wheelbase is 30 to 38 inches and frame length is available in 30, 33, 35 or 38 inches. The frame is available in a an array of standard and custom colors. Contact manufacturer for a Color Selection Guide. SEAT: The chair style seat includes a
Project More: Personal Care Series & Taking Care Of Simple Injury Series
Project More is an independent living skills tutorial designed to provide short sequential steps to perform basic personal care routines for individuals with a developmental disability. The ultimate objective of teaching step-by-step procedures is to enhance self sufficency and independence. It comes with complete guides that contain all the procedures and tips you need to help a student master these important skills. Each module covers teacher instructions, teaching strategies, correction proce
Prone Stander
Chromed tubular steel frame with movable support areas, adjustable height and angle of incline. Padded areas support the trunk and knees. Plastic shoe holders attach to wooden footrest with velcro. Pivoting front support leg permits adjustment of angle of incline. Straps across hips and chest provide support. Accessories: pommel, abduction wedge, foot blocks or wedges to accommodate leg length discrepancy or tight heel cords, removable tray, lateral trunk and hip supports, toy bar. Available to
Prone Stander
The Prone Stander is designed for children who require support while standing and wh require changes in position and angle. FRAME: The lightweight aluminum frame has heavy-duty locking casters and adjusts from almost horizontal (40 degrees) to amost horizontal (70 degrees). SUPPORTS: Soft foam upper torso support with adjustable side supports; an adjustable knee board; a knee abductor; and back, leg, and buttocks straps with D-ring closure. UPHOLSTERY: Water-resistant nylon. FOOT BOARD: Multi-ad
Prone Standers With Desk (Models 102, 103, & 107)
The Prone Standers with Desk, models 102, 103 and 107, are designed for use by children and adults with mobility and neurological disabilities. Models 102 and 103 are designed for children 18 months to 11 years of age, up to 58 inches tall; Model 107 is designed for users from years of age to adult, or from 48 to 71 inches tall. FRAME: Wooden with an extended base for near vertical positioning, adjustable angle varies 40 to 80 degrees from horizontal. The base has 4-inch swivel locking casters (
Prone Standing Frame Candidate For Batch Producers, Do-It-Yourselfers.
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PURPOSE: Stander to hold a child in an upright position and provide a play tray; or can be reconfigured to make a chair with a tray. Stander or seat for a very young child. Made of wood with an adjustable foot board and removable tray for toys or activities. A wide foam pad goes around the child's front and sides, and there is a wide strap to keep the child upright. The device can also be used as a chair by putting the footboard at seat height and moving the tray to the ot
Prone Standing Frame.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frame to help a child who can not stand alone to experience the standing position. Describes construction of a standing frame made of wood or chipboard, measured to fit the child, with padding optional. Can include side panels to keep the child upright. COMMENTS: Instructins include this message: "Please consult a therapist before using this for any child as there are spec ific therapeutic reasons for using this frame. It is unsuitable for some childre
Prone Support Walker - Toddler
The Prone Support Walker - Toddler is a prone stander and walker for children with 9.5 to 14 inch crotch height, 6 inch chest width or 20.5 inch chest circumference. Frame has steel legs, cushioned handlebars, machine washable nylon slip covers, and 4 8-inch indoor-outdoor casters. It promotes walking by stabilization of proximal joints, bilateral control of extremities, maintenance of hip abduction and dynamic weight bearing on arms and legs. It includes two positioning belts. The handlebar, ch
Prone Support Walkers (Models 3A To 3E)
The Prone Support Walkers, models 3A through 3E, are ergonomically designed prone standers and walkers for children and adults. These mobility orthoses are made of institutional grade materials including a sturdy frame with steel legs, an oak tie bar, 4 indoor outdoor enclosed urethane casters, and a Plastazote cushioned upper trunk support. The saddle and chest support adjust to angles from 90 to 45 degrees and are designed to encourage various amounts of independent upright weight bearing acro
Prop-It 9-In-1 Easel
The Prop-It 9-in-1 Easel is a bookholder and easel designed for use in teaching children with disabilities. The unit comes with nine teaching tools: a big book easel, presentation easel, magnet board, dry erase board, felt board, chalk board, display, big-book storage rack, and an art easel. The unit folds flat for storage and portability. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 18 x 24 inches when folded.
Prophet
Prophet is a word prediction program designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This program allows users to type long words with as few as two key strokes. It supports speech output and switch input through Switch Access for Windows (SAW). This word prediction program automatically learns any new words typed and updates its on-screen word lists to reflect the user's writing style and frequency of word use. As the user types the first one or two letters of a word, the pro
Protectacap
The ProtectaCap is a protective helmet designed for infants, children, youth, and adults. The cap may be used post-surgery, for therapeutic activities, hydrocephalus, microcephalus, seizures, shunts, neonatal or geriatric care, and water therapy, ProtectaCap provides maximum head coverage, along with maximum hearing and ventilation. This custom-fitting protective headgear is made from impact-absorbant Ensolite foam, features a soft cotton-knit chin strap with a velcro closure, and is covered in
Protectacap Plus
The ProtectaCap Plus is a rigid protective helmet designed for infants, children, youth, and adults. Designed to bridge the gap between soft and hard helmets, this cap may be used post-surgery, for therapeutic activities, hydrocephalus, microcephalus, seizures, shunts, neonatal or geriatric care, and water therapy, ProtectaCap Plus provides maximum head coverage, along with maximum hearing and ventilation. This custom-fitting protective headgear is made from impact-absorbant Ensolite foam, feat
Protective Cover For Wheelchair Controls
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To protect powered wheelchair controls from rain. See-through plastic covers were sewn with a slit in the top for access to the joystick. The covers function like bottomless boxes and fit snugly over the controls and the joystick anchors them in place. The covers were bound with bias tape in a color of the child's choice and decorated with glitter. The covers can be put on and removed as needed. TITLE: Under Cover. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 22 no 1, Autumn 2002:
Psychedilic Hippo (Model 899)
The Psychedilic Hippo, model 899, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, the hippo walks, growls, wags its tail. POWER: Uses two C batteries (not included). COLOR: Varies.
Public Aid Tray (Models 33050, 33051, 33052, & 33053)
The Public Aid Tray is a lap tray designed for use with wheelchairs. Made of transparent, unbreakable polycarbonate, this tray features an aluminum rim and hook-and-loop attachment straps. DIMENSIONS (WxD): Model 33050 fits 12-inch chairs and is 18 x 19 inches with a 12-inch wide torso cutout. Model 33051 fits 14-inch chairs and is 20 x 20 inches with a 13-inch wide torso cutout. Model 33052 fits 16-inch chairs is 22 x 21 inches with a 14-inch wide torso cutout. Model 33053 fits 18-inch wide cha
Pudgy Piglet (Model 312)
Pudgy Piglet, model 312, is a switch operated toy designed for children with upper extremity, severe physical, or mobility disabilities. This plush adapted toy walks, wags its tail, wrinkles its nose, and oinks when the switch (sold separately) is activated. A switch jack is built in. POWER: Uses two C batteries (not included). COLOR: Beige.
Pull Switch & Overhead Pull Switch (Model 850, 850-8, 780, 780-8)
Pull Switch and Overhead Pull Switch, models 850, 850-8, 780, and 780-8 are pull switches designed to enhance grasping skills for individuals who are physically disabled. They are activated by a gentle tug on a ring or ball. The Pull Switch, model 850 and 850-8 ($25), comes with suction cups for mounting and a ball. The Overhead Pull Switch, models 780 and 780-8 ($36), is mounted on a flexible gooseneck which can be attached to most surfaces via a 3-way clamp. It comes with an interchangeable ba
Pull Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch can be operated by a gentle pull but is also sturdy enough for a child who pulls hard. Can be suspended over a child lying on back or semi-reclined to encourage reach and grasp. Switch will activate a battery toy, light or tape recorder. Device is constructed of potato chip can with metal bottom or tennis ball can, jump rope with handle, tennis ball, metal jar lid smaller than diameter of can, rubber band, popsickle stick, 2 pieces of plastic co
Pull-On Swim Diaper (Model Gc212)
The Pull-On Swim Diaper, model GC212, is a swim diaper designed for use by children with incontinence. This diaper can be worn alone or under a swimsuit. It has an outer layer of Oxford nylon which helps prevent the seepage of stool into the water, an inner layer of 100 percent cotton flannelette, and elasticized legs and waist. The diaper is latex free. SIZES: Small, medium, or large. COLOR: Purple, royal blue, or red.
Pull-Ons Swim Diapers
Pull-Ons Swim Diapers are swim diapers designed for wear by children with urinary incontinence. Made of soft cotton flannel with a nylon outer layer, they have elasticized legs and waist for ease in pulling on and preventing leaks. Pull-Ons Swim Diapers are washable and reusable. OPTIONS: Matching bikini tops are available. A matching bikini top and hat are available in denim. COLORS: Royal, red, yellow and patterns of fish, jungle and Dr. Frog. Pull-Ons Swim Diapers are available in deni
Puppet Box
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with multiple disabilities with access to hearing testing. This box is used with children who are unable to understand instructions to signify when they hear certain sounds or are physically unable to do so. Instead, the child is taught to turn his/her head when a certain sound is heard, an instruction that is reinforced by lighting a puppet in the box. The box is painted with blackboard paint for a matte finish that does not reflect light. A black
Puppet That Signs, The
The Signing Dog Puppet is designed to encourage children to begin learning Sign Language. The puppet is a plush dog that fastens around the child's body with the attached ribbon. The dog has long, floppy ears; an endearing face; and four legs. The child puts his or her hands through the front legs to sign. DIMENSIONS: 20 inches long.
Puppet That Swallows, The
The Puppet that Swallows is an educational toy designed for use with children with swallowing or cognitive disabilities. This plush dog puppet has the ability to swallow food or its own included cookie to introduce and illustrate the concept of swallowing food. The puppeteer's hand fits comfortably in the back to control the mouth movement. The puppet has floppy ears, large brown eyes, and a warm smile. DIMENSIONS: 23 inches tall.
Puppy Dog (Model 889)
The Puppy Dog, model 990, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or mobility disabilities. Dressed in a harness, this plush dog walks, swings its head, barks, and wags its tail when an attached switch is activated (not included). POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxH):5 x 6 inches.
Purring Dreeble (Model 70)
The Purring Dreeble, model 70, is a touch activated toy designed for use by children with physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities. This furry little animal purrs when stroked with the lightest touch and shrieks when squeezed too tightly. POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS(LxHxW): 4 x 3 x 5 inches.
Push & Go Crab (Model 3106)
The Push & Go Crab, model 3106, is a switch operated or touch activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Activating a connected capability switch (not included) causes this colorful crab to scuttle sideways. Its claws open and close, while its eyes move back and forth. The crab also plays three silly songs and three funny sound effects. This toy can also be activated by pushing on the shell. POWER: Uses 3 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS
Push And See Giraffe (Model 1435)
The Push and See Giraffe, model 1435, is a switched operated toy designed for use by children with neurological, upper extremity, fine motor or severe physical disabilities. The giraffe is activated by three different actions - activating a connected capability switch (required but not included) initiates fun sounds and tunes; pushing down on the giraffe’s tail starts the spinning kaleidoscope patterns; or spinning the giraffe’s head results in a clacking sound. The toy has a sturdy base with s
Push On / Push Off
The Push On / Push Off Switch is a switch latch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Pressing the plate surface once activates the device connected to the switch and it will remain activated until the plate is pressed again. This switch is equipped with a 1/8th-inch jack. DIMENSIONS: 3 x 5 inches.
Push Up Blocks.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Blocks can be used as part of an exercise routine to strengthen arms for children who will use crutches. Push up blocks consist of 1 inch wooden dowels suspended between 2 square pieces of softwood. These side pieces are glued to a rectangular wooden base. To construct a pair of blocks, drill a 1 inch diameter hole an inch from the top of 3/4 inch by 4 inch by 6 inch side pieces. Glue 2 battens 3/4 inch in from each end of the wooden base. Glue side pi
Push Up Blocks.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Blocks with rods for use as an arm strengthening aid, useful for children who use crutches. Describes construction of push up blocks made of softwood (two blocks 3/ 4 by 4 by 6 inches each) with sides, battens and bars (two wooden dowels 6 inches by 1 inch diameter). These can be used in bed or on the floor. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souve
Puss 'n Boots (Model 3918)
Puss ‘N Boots, model 3918, is a switch activated plush toy cat designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When a connected capability switch is activated (not included) the cat will sweet-talk the user and offer an invitation to be hugged, petted, and cuddled. POWER: Uses 3 double-AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxHxW): 14.5 x 9.5 x 8 inches.
Putt-Putt Goes To The Moon
Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to develop logic and critical thinking skills for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. Students help Putt-Putt and Rover, who accidentally land on the moon, rebuild a rocket and accomplish a few good deeds for the Moon People before they can return home. Hundreds of secret click points turn Putt-Putt into an animated story that unfolds under students' direction with a variety of outcomes. This program is a
Putt-Putt Joins The Parade
Putt-Putt Joins the Parade is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. Students help Putt-Putt tackle the local car wash, explore a toy store, rescue a lost puppy, and more, before heading to his front row spot in the parade. Students have direct control over the actions in the interactive story, which offers activities and logic puzzles to challenge the individual. Outcomes will
Puzzle Board
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRYPURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself puzzle board for a child with severe disabilities. This puzzle board enables the child to complete puzzles with the board placed vertically in front of him. A foam board is covered with a piece of flannel using a hot glue gun or another strong adhesive. It is important that the flannel be pulled very tightly. Then the puzzle pieces are adapted using ultra-thin Velcro. A small piece of Velcro is attached to the back of each puzzle piece (jus
Puzzle Form Board Kit (Model 1-03720-00)
The Puzzle Form Board Kit, model 1-03720-00, is a form board and perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This form board kit is designed as a supplementary aid for teaching basic concepts such as shape, texture, color, size, and matching. This kit includes five frames with the incised shape of a circle, square, triangle, diamond, or rectangle, and matching shapes that fit into the frames (three for each frame). The matching shapes have various
Puzzle Gripper
The Puzzle Gripper is a puzzle aid designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to aid in picking up and manipulating cardboard puzzle pieces, coated paper-stock cards, or the pages of board books, this devices consists of a foam-covered wooden handle with a suction cup at one end and a wrist loop at the other. The suction cup is released from the puzzle piece, card, or page by rocking the gripper. DIMENSIONS (LxD): 6.5 x 1.5 inches.
Puzzle Switch
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: When puzzle piece is placed in corresponding hole the switch is turned on. Switch operates with magnet and glass reed switch so there are no wires to get tangled or pulled loose. Switch may be used with tape recorder, battery toy, or light. Switch is made of 6 sheets of corrugated cardboard, wood glue, some type of wooden knob or spool, 2 rectangular magnets, 2 medium size glass reed switches, earphone with subminiature size plug, rosin core solder and
Puzzlepillar (Model 9015)
The Puzzlepillar, model 9015, is a toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, severe physical, or mobility disabilities, or low vision. This caterpillar puzzle consists of four large pieces in primary colors with textures. When a piece is put in the correct place on the base, the user is rewarded with lights, music, or vibration. All three are activated when the puzzle is complete. POWER: Uses six double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 14 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches.
Pvc Pencil Holder
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a pencil holder from PVC for use by individuals with grasping disabilities. First, drill a quarter-inch hole into a PVC tee at the center where all angles meet. Second, assemble the pencil holder by attaching a PVC tee to each end of a PVC nipple. Third, thread the thumb screw into the drilled hole. Fourth, place pencil, marker or paint brush into the tee and tighten with the thumb screw until secure. MATERIALS: Two half-inch PVC pressure tee connect
Pyramid Busy Box (Model 7900)
The Pyramid Busy Box, model 7900, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with cognitive, sensory, or fine motor disabilities. Made of polystyrene, this four-sided pyramid-shaped box features a swivel base for unrestricted access to all sides. Panel one features a large unbreakable plastic mirror with a button in the center that, when pressed lights up and plays a happy melody. Panel two has a bumpy yellow plate that vibrates when touched; a nubby red plate that lights two red lights
Quack Quack Ducky (Model 444)
Quack Quack Ducky, model 444, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this plush duck waddles and quacks with her bill when the switch is activated.
Quad Canes (920 & 940 Series)
The Quad Canes are height adjustable with a specially designed non-slip locking clamps. Bases and handles are heavily chrome plated with rubber tips for a secure grip on smooth surfaces. A wide range of height adjustments in the series makes them suitable for children and adults. DIMENSIONS: The 920 series features 9 x 12 inch bases. Model 921 is height adjustable for children from 18 to 26 inches. Model 922 adjusts from 27 to 35 inches. Model 923 (Adult) adjusts from 36 to 42 inches. The 940 se
Quad Float System (Models W9495 & W9496)
The Quad Float System is a floatation swimming aid designed for use by children or adults with neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This system allows positioning on the back or the stomach, and compensates for lateral rotation resulting from uneven muscular development. The system includes removable pads (two side, one front). SIZES: Small (model W9495) or large (model W9496). CAPACITY: 30 to 75 pounds for model W9495 or 75 to 200 pounds for model W9496.
Quad Gloves With Rubber Palms
Quad Gloves are push gloves designed for use by individuals who use manual wheelchairs. These fingerless gloves fully open, enabling the fingers to slide in, folds over the hand, and secures with Velcro. The drum-dyed leather gloves are flexible and extend up the inside of the wrist for added protection and are padded with closed-cell foam at critical areas to prevent friction burns and nerve irritation. Technologically advanced rubber is sewn into the palms for gripping and protection. SIZES: E
Quadripoise Narrow Base Adult (Model 5345) & Quadripoise Narrow Base Youth (Model 5346)
Pushbutton height adjustable cane with four legs and low center of gravity. Center shaft placed through reinforcing base plate with legs at right angle to shaft. Shaft is offset so cane can be held close to body. Contoured grip and rubber safety tips. Locknut silencer. Rattle free. Base 5 by 7 inches adult height 29 to 38 inches. Youth height 23 to 32 inches.
Quadripoise Wide Base Adult (Model 5340) & Quadripoise Wide Base Youth (Model 5341)
Pushbutton height adjustable cane with four legs and low center of gravity. Center shaft placed through base plate with legs at right angle to shaft. Shaft is offset so cane can be held close to body. Contoured grip and rubber safety tips. Locknut silencer, rattle free. Base 7 by 11 inches, weight 2 pounds. Adult height 29 to 38 inches. Youth height 23 to 32 inches.
Quantum Dynamo
Quantum Dynamo is a child's powered wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 32 x 23 inches. The frame includes limited suspension with 2-inch ground clearance. Available frame colors are T-Rex red, Bronto blue, Gator green, saber yellow, prehistoric pink, or primitive purple. CONTROLS: Programmable electronic controls. MWD: Two-motor mid-wheel drive. SEAT (LxW): Synergy Seat seating system in sizes a
Quantum Dynamo Ats
Quantum Dynamo ATS is a child's powered all-terrain wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 36.5 x 23 inches. This chair includes Active-Trac suspension with 2.5-inch ground clearance. Availab| Available frame colors are T-Rex red, Bronto blue, Gator green, saber yellow, prehistoric pink, or primitive purple. CONTROLS: Programmable electronic controls. MWD: Two-motor mid-wheel drive. SEAT (LxW): Syne
Quantum Paediatric Powerchair Range
The Quantum Rehab Pediatric Range is designed for use by children with limited physical mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or stroke. It comes standard with synergy seating system and has a range of power options.
QUEST Program II: Social Skills Curriculum for Middle School Students with Autism
The QUEST Program II: Social Skills Curriculum for Middle School Students with Autism is a program designed for use by middle school students with Autism, or students who have difficulties with social skills and social language (pragmatic language). The program helps teach them appropriate social skills them through highly effective lessons. There are two options in this package: a book with lessons for elementary age students or a book designed for middle school. Lessons can be taught independe
Quick Neurological Screening Test (Model 32012)
Sensory integration evaluation system. For evaluation of auditory, visual and sensory motor skills in children, adolescents and adults. Ages kindergarten to adult. Enables administrators to single out persons whose learning problems may be organically based. Tests 15 areas of neurological integration as they relate to learning. Administered in 20 minutes. May purchase manual only (order number 32012M) or extra scoring forms in a package of 25 (order number 32012R).
Quick Pick Counting (Model 1-03574-00)
Quick Pick Counting, model 1-03574-00, is a tactile educational game designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision or cognitive disabilities. This game teaches children to count to 12 with raised-line symbols and to read braille numbers. There are 50 one-sided game cards and two direction cards in the set. The student counts the tactile symbols and then reads the correct braille number. The raised-line symbols are embossed only; the number answers are in large print and braille.
Quick Pick Math (Models 1-03570-00, 1-03571-00, 1-03572-00, & 1-03573-00)
Quick Pick Math are math games designed for use by students aged five years and up who are blind or have low vision. Games include Addition, model 1-03570-00; Subtraction, model 1-03571-00; Multiplication, model 1-03572-00; and Division, model 1-03573-00. Each math game consists of a plastic packet that holds fifty cards in braille and large print. A math question and four possible answers are on the front and back of each card. The plastic packet has four holes on its edge corresponding to the
Quick Pix: Not Just A Math Game
Quick Pix: Not Just a Math Game is a math skills card game designed for use by children with learning disabilities. Designed to teach addition and subtraction skills to children ages seven years and up, the game comprises a set of "answer cards" to be dealt between two to four players. The answer cards are to be paired with the matching question cards as they are turned up one at a time. The goal is to match the correct answer to the matching math question card as quickly as possible and capture
Quickie 2 Kids
The Kids Quickie 2 is a child's manual lightweight wheelchair designed to accommodate growth through its modular component system. FRAME: Folding anodized aluminum frame with a choice of straight or rounded rear side frame. The frame widths range from 11 to 20 inches in regular, long, hemi, and hemi long configurations. Anti-tip tubes are optional. The frame is available in 11 standard colors and 3 custom colors. SEAT: The standard seat is available in 12- or 16-inch depths. Optional seat depths
Quickie Kidz
The Quickie Kidz is a lightweight child's manual wheelchair available in standard or reverse configurations. The reverse figuration features the large wheels in front. FRAME: This rigid frame chair is available in 10-, 11-, 12-, 13-, and 14-inch widths. This chair is available in a choice of regular frame length (8, 9, or 10 inches) or a long frame (11, 12, 13, or 14 inches). A choice of 11 standard and 3 custom frame colors is available. Rear anti-tips are standard and front anti-tips are avai
Quickie Recliner
The Quickie Recliner is an adult or child manual drive wheelchair with reclining backrest. FRAME: Folding aluminum frame available in 11 standard and 3 custom colors. Frame widths available in 14 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The chair is 12.5 inches wide folded. The frame is available in kids, regular, and long configurations. Anti-tip tubes are included. SEAT: The reclining back is 24 inches high, includes a 10-inch headrest extension, and has infinite positioning capability within a 70-d
Quicklift Ii
Quicklift II is a pediatric hydraulic bath lift designed for use by caregivers of children with lower extremity, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. It is a portable, lightweight lifting device that helps caregivers lower and lift a child in and out of the bathtub. To use the device, it is placed in the tub, where suction cups hold it in place while a hydraulic cylinder raises and lowers the frame. It accommodates the Robby bathing support (see separate entry). The lift has a growth-a
Quickstart Communication Kit
The Quick Start Comunication Kit is designed to aid trainers in assisting and evaluating children with communication disabilities in learning to use communicators. The kit includes one BIGmack communicator (see separate entry), one LITTLEmack communicator (see separate entry), one LITTLE Step-by Step Communicator with Levels (see separate entry), three Snap Switch Caps (see separate entry), Making Connections resource book, BIGmack travel strap, foam-packed carrying case, and batteries.
Quikfit Ii Crutches.
Push button adjustable axillary crutches. Aluminum type. Push button handle and footpiece adjusts in 1 inch increments. Economy or standard rubber underarm pad, handgrip, and tip. Tall adult adjusts 52 to 60 inches. Adult adjusts 44 to 52 inches. Youth adjusts 37 to 45 inches. Quik Fitting Guide to assist measuring 30 degree elbow angle.
Quintet
The Quintet is a music synthesizer designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This device offers a selection of 128 different instruments and enables users to play and record their own songs. The device can be used as a solo instrument or played in a group situation. The unit is operated by five connected Buddy Switches (included; see also separate entry). Each switch can be assigned a different instrument. Controls include an on/o
Quixel
The Quixel is an educational toy designed to develop hand-eye coordination for young children. This toy, made of impact-resistant plastic, features tubular "tracks" in an abstract formation interspersed with large balls and beads. The open design encourages grasping and shaking the toy produces a gentle ringing and soft, flexible movements. This toy withstands biting and chewing. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 5 inches.
R / C Corvette (Model 8046)
The R\C Corvette, model 8046, is a battery-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. The slightest touch on the oversized remote moves the car forward, backward, right and left. POWER: The remote uses 2 double-A batteries and the car uses 4 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 12 x 5 x 3.5 inches.
R / C Dino (Model 4523)
The R\C Dino, model 4523, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Turn on the Dino and it spins around in circles until the user hits and holds the connected capability switch (not included), which causes it to go in the direction it is facing. Release the switch and he spins again. POWER: The remote uses 2 triple-A batteries and the dino uses 3 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 inches.
R / C Tigger (Model 518)
The R/C Tigger, model 518, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Activating the two switches on Tigger’s remote control center cause him to roll forward and backward and do headstands. He also shares funny phrases as he moves about. POWER: Tigger requires 6 double-A batteries and the remote 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 12 x 6 x 2.5 inches.
R C Car
The R C Car is a remote-controlled toy designed for use by children ages three to five years with mobility, fine motor, or other physical disabilities. With the activation of the single large button on the remote control, the car races around and performs several stunts.
R82 Cricket
The R82 Cricket is designed for users with mobility disabilities. The device is a lightweight, compact and easy-to-fold wheelchair developed with aesthetics, quality and comfort in mind. This fun push wheelchair provides support and stability for the child, along with excellent functionality for the caregivers.
Rabbit
The Rabbit is a mobile standing aid designed for use by children ages 1 to 18 with mobility disabilities. Equipped with wheelchair-style wheels, this unit includes an adjustable support frame, adjustable body supports, and adjustable knee supports. A tool kit for making the adjustments also is included. Other standard features include a pommel, chest strap, foot holders, heel supports, and a play box to enable children to store and transport belongings. The unit disassembles for storage and tran
Race The Clock
Race The Clock is an academic tutorial program designed to develop memory skills with verbs and word matching for individuals with a developmental disability. This program improves concentration skills, expands memory capabilities, improves verb vocabulary and builds quick response. It also teaches picture/picture, picture/word and word/word matching. There are five different options for customizing the program to the child's needs. COMPATIBILITY: APPLE, IBM. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Available for M
Racers 20+ Model Building Set (Model 12055)
The Racers 20+ Model Building Set, model 12055, is a toy designed to enhance eye hand coordination, fine motor skills, cognitive skills, visual stimulation, and matching, sorting and assembly skills for children with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. The set contains over 400 snap-together pieces, including connectors, bricks, and wheels children can use to build jet planes, tow trucks, and dragsters. Two K'NEXMEN toy figures are included for after-build play. The set comes with a sto
Racing Wheelchair Stabilizer
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To facilitate transferring a child to a racing wheelchair. The unit has a plywood base with a pipe frame at the front to hold the front wheel; the front wheel is further secured with a Velcro strap. This stabilizes the racing wheelchair for ease of transfers in and out with one person assisting. The half-inch thick plywood base is made to the size of the wheelchair, and excess material is removed to create a lighter weight base. The pipe frame consists of one-in
Radio Controlled Car (Model 341)
The Radio Controlled Car, model 341, is radio controlled toy police vehicle designed to provide fun multi-sensory stimulation with its range of motion, flashing lights, and 2 siren sounds. The wireless controller will accept any Toys for Special Children capability switch (see separate entries). When the capability switch is pressed, the car spins in place. When the car is pointed in the desired direction, the switch is released to stop the spin. A second press and the switch activates the toy t
Radsounds
RadSounds is a cause and effect training program designed for use with children and teens with cognitive or upper extremity disabilities. This program causes break dancing and music to be played with switch activations. The program comes with a variety of songs and allows the user to record his or her own songs. The program features three modes to allow cause and effect to be targeted or to enable the user to be the disc jockey. This program can be accessed with a single switch, Mouseclick (see
Rain Poncho For Children (Model C181)
The Rain Poncho for Children, C181, is a child's poncho designed for wear by children who use wheelchairs. This rain poncho has a short back to prevent sitting on excess fabric, and is cut to avoid touching or getting caught in wheelchair wheels. Other features include a long front to keep lap and legs dry, two Velcro tabs on the bottom to secure the front around legs, two waist embrace straps to keep the poncho close to the body, a back flap to cover bags or books on the back of a wheelchair, a
Rainbow Barrel (Model W7120)
The Rainbow Barrel is a balance training device designed for use with children with neutological, perceptual, or motor disabilities. Made of molded urethane covered in vinyl coated nylon, this barrel has a hollow center and weight-bearing sides and can be used as a crawling tube, for balance activities, for coordination and spatial orientation activities, and more. DIMENSIONS (LxD: 47 x 32 inches. WEIGHT: 23 pounds. COLOR: Alternating blue, red, green, and exterior panels and a red interior.
Rainbow Beads
Rainbow Beads are a toy designed for use by children with limited or uncertain grasping ability. This toy is made up of large, brightly-colored wooden beads permanently strung on an elastic cord. They can be worn around the wrist or an ankle.
Rainbow Blocks (Models G3010, G3015, & G3016)
Rainbow Blocks are an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive and perceptual disabilities. Each of the hardwood blocks in the set features a transparent plexi-glass window in the center in the shape of a triangle, rectangle, square, or half circle. Play with these blocks encourages motor skill and eye-hand coordination development and color and shape recognition. Model 3010 has 14 pieces, model 3015 has 10 pieces, and model 3016 has 30 pieces. COLOR: The windows in the blocks
Rainbow Bottle
The Rainbow Bottle is a breathing control exerciser designed for use by children with respiratory, oral motor, and speech disabilities. Blowing into the bottle causes string to spiral into the air and back through bottle which encourages prolonged blowing and visual tracking.
Rainbow Colorboard
The Rainbow Colorboard is a pegboard designed for use by children with fine motor, perceptual, or cognitive disabilities. This activity encourages color matching and recognition. The wooden board is labeled with the names of six colors and the peg holes are surrounded by the corresponding color. Users place the large peg of the corresponding color in the appropriate hole. DIMENSIONS: The board is 6 x 14 inches.
Rainbow Maker
The Rainbow Maker is an auditory and visual stimulation activity designed for use by children with neurological disabilities. The child grasps the clear tube at the top and the bottom and turns it upside down to send multi-colored beads falling, creating the sound of gently falling rain and creating a prism of color as the beads fall through the colored barriers.
Rainbow Numbers
Rainbow Numbers are a training system for matching / sorting / assembly designed for children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. The base is equipped with five numbered large pegs, each with the capacity to hold the number of color-coded wooden shapes indicated by the number. The set inclludes 15 wooden pieces in five shapes. DIMENSIONS: The base is 10 x 3.25 x 4 inches. COLOR: The wooden pieces come in five colors.
Rainbow Peg Play Activity Set
The Rainbow Peg Play Activity Set is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. The set includes a double-sided peg mat, 30 rainbow stacking pegs, and two laces. The peg mat is printed on one side with numbers and shapes and blank on the other. The large pegs are hexagon-shaped for ease in grasping and have a hole in the center for lacing. OPTIONS: The mat is also sold separately. DIMENSIONS: The mat is 8.75 x 8.75 inches. The la
Rainbow Pegboard
The Rainbow Pegboard is an eye hand activity designed for use by children with cognitive and fine motor disabilities. The wooden board has labeled and color-coordinated holes for six pegs. As students place a large peg in the hole of the matching color, they build color recognition, matching, and eye-hand coordination skills. DIMENSIONS: The board is 6 x 14 inches. COLOR: The board is natural wood with peg holes outlined and labeled in red, yellow, blue, green, purple, and orange. Pegs are of th
Rainbow Reacher
The Rainbow Reacher is designed for use by children or adults with mobility or bending disabilities and weak grasps. This colorful reacher have suction cups on either side of the sideways opening jaws which eliminates the need to turn the wrist to grasp objects. The extra small handlefits a child's hand or a frail hand and the squeeze-trigger aligns with the handle. DIMENSIONS: The reacher is 16 inches long and the suction cups are 1.5 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: Four ounces.
Rainbow Sentences
Rainbow Sentences is a reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by children with language, developmental or learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or adults with aphasia. This interactive application (or app) is intended to help the user learn how to recognize the parts of sentences such as nouns, verbs, and prepositions, improve their understanding of how combinations of these parts create basic sentence structure. Students have the opportunity to record thei
Rainbow Shapes
Rainbow Shapes are a training system for matching / sorting / assembly designed for children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. The blocks have openings in the center that correspond to the five geometrically shaped pegs on the half-moon shaped base. DIMENSIONS: The base is 10 x 5 x 2 inches.
Rainbow Stacking Pegs
Rainbow Stacking Pegs are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. Sold in a set of 30 or a set of 60 with a storage bucket, these hexagonal pegs are large for ease in grasping, and they have a hole in the center for lacing or for stacking. COLOR: The pegs come in six colors.
Rainbow Street
Rainbow Street is software program designed to teach young children with developmental delays, cognitive and learning disabilities how to stay healthy and safe in their community. It is designed to support children while developing their understanding of different roles in society and why these roles matter, while effectively addressing early literacy and ICT goals. The CD introduces users to firefighters, police, paramedics, doctors, nurses and dentists. Users can access the program by pressin
Rainforest Waterfall (Model 626)
The Rainforest Waterfall, model 626, is a switch activated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or mobility disabilities. Once a connected capability switch (required but not included) is activated, colorful lights slowly turn on and off while rainforest pals play peek-a-boo and move about in the leaves. This toy also plays lullabies and makes rainforest sounds. This toy comes with a removable base that can be clamped to a tabletop. POWER: Uses four C batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxW)
Rainy Day Indoor Playground - Support Bar
The Rainy Day Indoor Playground Support Bar is a balance training device designed for use by children with balance disabilities. This support bar can be suspended in any doorway. Once suspended, a parent or therapist can choose attachments to promote vestibular stimulation for the user. Features include non-marring saddle supports that distribute weight evenly over a large surface area and a variety of different accessories for activities. There are no hardware screws or fasteners needed to atta
Rainy Day Indoor Playground-3 In 1 Rotary Platform Swing
The Rainy Day Indoor Playground 3 in 1 Rotary Platform Swing is a balance training device designed for use by children and adults with balance and mobility disabilities. This indoor therapy swing enables users to lay and stand in a variety of positions while attached to the support bar. The platform swing can be removed from the support bar and used independently on the floor due to its rotary design which causes the platform to rotate. Features include detachable ropes, mounted rotary base, and
Razzle Dazzle Bead Chain Curtain (Models 361 & 362)
The Razzle Dazzle Bead Chain Curtain is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with upper extremity, sensory, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. This device encourages the child to reach out to the rainbow of color, helping to develop cause and effect. The bead curtain is suspended from a sturdy plastic frame for table top use. Model 362 is the standard model with the bead curtain only. Model 361 is the deluxe model and can also ply music or be used to activate anoth
Rc Bumblebee (Model 3Srcb)
The RC Bumblebee, model 3SRCB, is a remote controlled toy designed for use by children with fine motor and severe physical disabilities. The toy's course alters each time its one-button remote control is pressed. POWER: The remote control requires two AAA batteries, and the bumblebee toy uses three AA batteries.
Rc Cement Truck (Model 1361)
The RC Cement Truck, model 1361, is a switch activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. Activating two capability switches makes the cement truck go straight, reverse, or spin. Two boulders and two construction horses are included. POWER: The truck requires three double-A batteries and the remote requires one 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 9 x 5.5 x 7 inches.
Rc Penguin
The RC Penguin is a battery operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. Pressing the buttons on the included remote control causes the penguin to move forward and spin about. The penguin also flaps its flippers, turns its head, and opens and closes its beak. POWER: Remote Control uses 2 double-A batteries and the penguin requires 3 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (WxH): The penguin is 5 x 7 inches and the remote is 6 x 3.5 inches.
Rc Skunk (Model 514)
The RC Skunk, model 514, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. Special button switches cause the skunk to move forward and backwards and raise its tail.This toy can also be used to teach directionality. A capability switch is required but not included. POWER: Uses 6 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxH): 12 x 9 inches.
Re-Usable Doll And Doll Clothing Sticker Sets
The Re-Usable Doll and Doll Clothing Sticker Sets are an independent living skills tutorial designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. These sets help teach the sequence of dressing as children select a laminated paper doll (each doll and each clothing set are sold separately) to dress with vinyl static cling clothing. Three male and three female dolls from various ethnic backgrounds are available. Clothing sets include rainy day, fairy tale, foootball, basketball, back to schoo
Reach Panels (Models 135729, 135730, & 135731)
Reach Panels are wheelchair accessible activity boards designed for use on playgrounds by children ages two to twelve years who use wheelchairs. Available in three different models, these Permalene panels are friendly to the touch, height adjustable when installed at ground level, and equipped with special clamps for ease in installation. These panels may also be installed on wheelchair accessible decks (an optional curb is required). Model 135729 features a periscope and the panel moves side to
Reach Sound-It-Out Keyboard Pack
The REACH Sound-It-Out Keyboard Pack is an on-screen keyboard and word prediction program designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, learning, or severe physical disabilities. This program enables the user to type phonetically. This software enables the user to find and type the desired word by selecting the sounds in that word (e.g., the phonemes) rather than the letters in that word. For example, the user points at the "ch" key and it says "ch ... chair" on the kid's phonetic keyboa
Read & Write Gold, Read & Write Gold For Mac, & Read & Write Gold Mobile
Read & Write Gold, Read & Write Gold for Mac, and Read & Write Gold Mobile are voice output word processor programs designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. All three versions include text to speech, dual color highlighting, TextHelp voices, audible phonetic spell checker, audible homophone support, context-based speech-enabled word prediction, audible dictionary, Word Wizard, and scanning from paper or a saved image. Other features include pronounciation control,
Read And Tell Build Your Own Library
Read and Tell Build Your Own Library is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program allows teachers or parents to get the individual titles they need and build their own Read and Tell library over time. Each Read and Tell book comes with an adapted book, quizzes and vocabulary files that are ready to print and read. Ready-made PixWriter (see separate entry) word banks specific to the chapters help
Read And Tell Intermediate Collection
The Read and Tell Intermediate Collection is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from second grade through fifth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program features Picture-Assistive Literacy which helps children independently read for meaning. Thirty chapter books are summarized with concept and vocabulary considerations. Each completed lesson contains picture-assisted chapter summaries and quizzes, vocabulary flashcards and d
Read And Tell Primary Collection
The Read and Tell Primary Collection is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program requires PixWriter software (see separate entry) and comes with 160 PixWriter word banks for 100 popular children's books. These books include: "A Chair for My Mother," "Bedtime for Francis," "Caps for Sale," "Dinorella," "Emma's Vacation," "Farmer Duck," "Goldilocks and th
Read And Tell Teen Collection
The Read and Tell Teen Collection is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from sixth grade through eighth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program enables students who are reading below grade level to enjoy age-appropriate literature, understand the story, learn higher-level vocabulary, complete written language activities and demonstrate comprehension. The program comes with 25 chapter books, and Literacy Support Pictures ar
Read With Pooh
Read with Pooh is an educational toy designed for use with children with physical and learning disabilities. This plush Winnie the Pooh bear holds his own book and comes with a special remote control book for the child. Pooh reads the story while the child follows along and turns the page in his book when the child turns the page in his/her book. Two buttons in the book can be pressed to provide story-enhancing sound effects or to have Pooh ask a question regarding that page of the book. The toy
Read, Write & Type
Read, Write & Type is a software tutorial program designed to teach reading and writing for children who have a learning disability. Designed for children aged 6-8 years, it builds early phonics and reading skill while children learn to write and type on the computer. It does this by teaching children to type by linking speech sounds with specific finger motions. The program introduces 40 speech sounds of the English language in a sequence carefully designed to allow children to quickly prog
Reader Rabbit 1 & 2
Reader Rabbit 1 & 2 are academic tutorial programs designed to strengthen reading, spelling, word recognition and vocabulary skills for children with a developmental disability. Reader Rabbit 1 is an early reading program featuring challenging, game-like activities with an acrobratic rabbit, animated graphics and sound effects. There are four imaginative, sequenced games with activities that help beginners improve letter and word recognition, memory skills and vocabulary. Reader Rabbit 2 is
Reader Rabbit 3
Reader Rabbit 3 is a reading tutorial program designed to build reading skills while improving writing, vocabulary and thinking skills. This program offers four animated activities, from investigative reporting to movie reviews, with over 200 stories, to develop skills with words in context and reading comprehension. It offers options for customization of vocabulary and reading levels to enable parents to tailor the learning to each child's unique abilities. COMPATIBILITY: CD-ROM for windows or
Reader Rabbit's Reading Development Library
Reader Rabbit's Reading Development Library is an electronic book designed to build reading, writing and typing skills for children with a learning disability. There are two levels each offering two classic tales from three different characters' points of view. So, basically each level offers six unique stories. Each reading level in the series is targeted to a specific level of reading development and is geared towards children ages 5-7. They are graduated in difficulty and build upon the other
Reader Rabbit's Ready For Letters
Reader Rabbit's Ready for Letters is an academic tutorial program designed to develop reading readiness for children with developmental or physical disabilities. Pre-readers take an adventure to Grandma and Grandpa Rabbit's house to find a home full of letters to find, colors and shapes to match, and sounds to make children laugh. There are six animated activities that combine reading readiness instruction with imaginative play. Students develop visual discrimination, build letter recognition, l
Readiing Teaching Program
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive, reading or learning disabilities in learning to read. Pictures from common trade books were scanned and printed and glued to tagboard and the tagboard pages were bound using one-inch rings. Pictures from Boardmaker (see entry) were were affixed to each page as repeated lines, providing children with a choice in how the story was read, and making them active participants in the process. MATERIALS: Scanned pictures, tag board, g
Reading Bridge
The Reading Bridge is a language tutorial program designed to introduce vocabulary and sentence structure for individuals with a hearing or developmental disability. This series is designed to make the transition Reading Milestones Level 8 (see separate entry) to sixth grade basal books. It provides students with a firm foundation in vocabulary and concept development as well as study and comprehension skills. Divided into two levels, each of the four books in the Reading Bridge program consists
Reading Comprehension Cards Levels 1 & 2 (Models N51-6-Ws & N62-8-Ws)
Reading Comprehension Cards Levels 1 and 2, models N51-6-WS & N62-8-WS, are reading tutorial flash cards designed for use by children with learning disabilities. There are 210 cards in Level 1 and 200 cards in Level 2. Each card has a short reading passage (fiction or non-fiction) on the front and three comprehension questions on the back involving 11 reading comprehension skills: main idea; making inferences; paraphrasing; fact versus opinion; vocabulary; sequencing; predicting; cause and e
Reading Comprehension Famous People
Reading Comprehension Famous People is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to provide reading comprehension skills practice for children from third grade through ninth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program features stories about significant people such as Pablo Picasso and modern art, the U.S. space program and John F. Kennedy, and Amelia Earhart and women's rights. It teaches a variety of skills, including identifying main ideas and s
Reading Comprehension For Adolescents
Reading Comprehension for Adolescents is a reading tutorial program designed to increase literal and inferential comprehension skills. Ten short stories on topics of interest to adolescent students are used. The literal lesson requires comprehension of information provided in the story. The inferential lesson requires the student to make inferences about the information provided in the story. The program also teaches strategies for reading comprehension. The story may also be hidden after it is
Reading Comprehension Geography
Reading Comprehension Geography is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to provide reading comprehension skills practice for children from third grade through ninth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program allows children to learn words and concepts relating to geography. This software includes locations such as the ocean floor, the canopy of the rain forest and the geographic Great Depression. It teaches a variety of skills, including ide
Reading Free Vocational Interest Inventory
Reading Free Vocational Interest Inventory is a vocational planning program designed to determine vocational interests for students in special education who are mentally disabled and learning disabled. Designed as a non-reading (requires no verbal symbols or written statements) vocational preference test, this book aids educators in curriculum planning, vocational counseling, and job placement for students from age 13 to adult. The inventory provides systematic information on the range of intere
Reading Milestones Levels 1,2,3
Reading Milestones Levels 1, 2, 3 are language tutorial programs designed to teach important words and simple sentence structure while building a solid foundation for reading for children with learning or developmental disbilities as well as those with hearing disabilities. This program introduces simple vocabulary, sentence structures, and comprehension skills. The Readers and Workbook exercises focus first on words, then phrases, sentences, and finallly the story. Information is presented slow
Reading Milestones Levels 4,5,6
Reading Milestones Levels 4, 5, 6 are language tutorial programs designed to expand vocabulary and sentence structure comprehension while reinforcing words learned in Levels 1,2 and 3 (see separate entry) for children with learning or developmental disbilities as well as those with hearing disabilities. This program is designed to expose students to a variety of literature and increase comprehension. They are challenged to think more deeply and abstractly about what they are reading. Information
Reading Milestones Levels 7, 8
Reading Milestones Levels 7, 8 are language tutorial programs designed to expand vocabulary and sentence structure comprehension while reinforcing words learned in Levels 1,2,3 and 4,5,6 (see separate entries) for children with learning or developmental disbilities as well as those with hearing disabilities. In this series, stories are more complex and new words are increasingly more challenging. It is designed to bring children to a fourth grade reading level. There are 10 different readers and
Reading Time Communicator (Model 1524)
The Reading Time Communicator, model 1524, is an electronic storybook reader designed for use by children with communication or cognitive disabilities. Any size book is clipped to the communicator and each page of text is recorded using the six built-in mini-gumball switches. Next, a colored sticker is fixed to each book page to correspond to the colored switches. (When the book has more than six pages, the story is continued on the next level.) To hear the story, the child presses the switch th
Readingmaze
ReadingMaze is a language tutorial program designed to introduce early reading skills and vocabulary for individuals who are developmentally or physically disabled. Students learn by solving picture, letter, word and sentence problems. ReadingMaze includes over 350 levels of learning and cover eight different skill areas including: matching letters and pictures; understanding simple sentences; following instructions; identifying incomplete sentences; identifying true/false statements; following
Readyrider
ReadyRider is a bicycle support handle designed for use by adult caregivers of children with balance disabilities. The handles attach to the rear wheels of the child's bicycle and extend up to the caregiver's arm level, allowing a parent or other caregiver to hold the bicycle upright while the child rides without training wheels. The caregiver has full control over the child and the bicycle while maintaining a vertical posture amd a wider field of vision.
Rear Steer Bike Modification
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted rear steering modification for a bicycle for a child with autism and global developmental delay. The child and her mother often go for walks around the local neighborhood and the mother thought it would be nice for the child to ride a bike on these outings. The child has limited balance and gross motor skills, but the mother still would need to give the child extra support as she grows. The child was assessed and then given
Rebotec Walk On Walking Frame
The Rebotec Walk On Walking Frame is designed for use by children with limited lower extremity mobility as a result cerebral palsy, stroke, and developmental delays. The aluminum lightweight frame and non-slip handles have been carefully designed to maximize the safety of the child. It has five fixed height adjustments, which allows for the Walker to be set at the optimum height for your child making it comfortable during use and helping to avoid any further posture problems. The Walk On Walki
Recognizing Landforms: An Audio-Tutorial Program In Map Study (Model 1-01110-00)
Recognizing Landforms: An Audio-Tutorial Program in Map Study, model 1-01110-00, is audio map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This audio program uses fun characters on audio cassette tape to introduce 40 map reading skills, such as distinguishing mountains from valleys and channels from bays. The program includes ten brightly colored tactile landforms; six two-track, 1 7/8 ips (inch per second) cassette tapes; and teacher's and program manuals in pr
Recorder Holder
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means for a child with cerebral palsy to play the recorder. A two-part holder was creared using clear acrylic. The first part of the holder was a column of two-millimeter wide acrylic disks joined by a thin strip of acrylic. Each disk has a hole in the center, varying slightly in size to adjust for the instrument's tapered shape, creating frets about eight millimeters in diameter to guide the player's fingers. The finger guide was nounted on a stand with
Recumbent Tricycle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual with spastic quadriplegia and vision and intellectual disabilities to cycle for exercise. The basic structure of the three-wheeled cycle was created using the front half of a 12-inch bicycle and the back half of a 16-inch bicycle. The single back wheel was replaced with two wheels on an additional frame made of steel pipe. The seat was made from a full-size Namco plastic seat shell mounted to the new cycle frame. Pressing a small lever under th
Red Dot Walker With Seat
Adjustable folding walker with fold down seat. Contoured seat flips up and locks in place. seat width 17 1/2 inches, seat depth 10 inches, base width 23 inches, base depth open 16 inches, base depth folded 8 3/ 4 inches. Weight 8 3/4 pounds. Adult size: for user's height 5 feet 4 inches to 6 feet 2 inches, adjustable height 32 to 36 inches. Youth size: user's height 4 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 5 inches, adjustable height 29 to 33 inches. Usable with two rear rubber tips or glide brakes. CAPACITY:
Red/Yellow Solar Liquid Effect Wheel
The Red/Yellow Solar Liquid Effect Wheel is a projector designed for individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to see the vivid, changing colors. As the wheel rotates, the colored liquids flow into each other, continually changing shapes and forms. Ships in 2 weeks.
Reflux Sling
Therapeutic infant sling for gastro-esophageal reflux. Requires inclined mattress to 30 degrees. Quilted fabric. Ties to crib bars. Washable. Preemie, term or infant size. Blue or pink.
Reflux Wedge
The Reflux Wedge is a therapeutic aid body positioner designed for infants with gastro-esophageal reflux. It holds infant prone at a 30 degree angle. Features include non-absorbent Staph-Chek covered fire retardant foam and zip closure covers. Quilted covers zips off easily for washing. SIZES: Bassinet, extra small, small, medium, large, or extra large. CAPACITY: Fits preemies and infants up to 30 pound. COLOR: Blue or pink.
Rehatri
Rehatri is specifically designed children 6 years and older with special needs. It is designed to build self-confidence, while promoting independence and mobility. Designed to grow with the child, the adjustable back rest and handlebar allow for long term use. Additional features include: fully adjustable back rest and handlebars, self-leveling pedals with heal and instep Velcro straps, steering lock allowing graduated steering: forward, 20 degrees right/left and free steering, four-way adjusta
Reinforced Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide seating for a child with multiple disabilities, including cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities, who rocked when seated. The chair needed to be strong enough to be difficult to rock and to be able to withstand any rocking motion generated while providing the needed positioning for eating and other activities. The chair base and frame were made of solid Tasmanian oak, with joints that are both screwed and glued. The seat, back, and base covering were
Reinforced Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To prevent children with cognitive disabilities and poor impulse control from rocking or throwing the chair. The chair frame was made from tubular steel and fitted with a steel seat and back. The backrest was slightly angled and curved for comfort. The legs were welded to steel plates which were bolted to metal floor plate with Tekscrews, creating a firm, immovable base. The chair was also equipped with a lap belt. TITLE: Reinforced Chair. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF
Reinforced Kitchen Gate
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To prevent an older child with learning disabilities from entering the kitchen unsupervised. An existing lattice gate that was not strong enough to deter a 7-year-old boy can be reinforced. The Gate was mounted on solid wood boards firmly screwed into both sides of the doorway. The lattice was renforced by a wooden bar mounted on a hinge on the same side of doorway to which the lattice collapses. The bar folds down onto the top of the closed gate and fastens to the oppo
Reinforcer Wr-500 Vra System
The Reinforcer WR-500 VRA System is an auditory evaluation system designed for use with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The system includes a smoked Plexiglass box with attention-getting motion and light patterns. Each box features a friendly cartoon character that lights up and moves back and forth rapidly and quietly when activated. The box also features a horseshoe-shaped light bar with 20 bright LEDs that flash sequentially or in a marquee pattern to vary the combination of lights
Remote Control Goofy Giggles (Model 3086)
Remote Control Goofy Giggles, model 3086, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or mobility disabilities. This toy races in all directions and makes zny sounds and laughs when activated by remote control or up to two switches (not included). POWER: Uses four double-A and two triple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxH): 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
Remote Control Police Car (Model 1099)
The Remote Control Police Car, model 1099, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. Activate connected capability switches (not included) or the round remote controller and this easy-to-operate police car moves forward and spins in circles. POWER: The car uses 3 double-A batteries and the remote uses one 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11 x 6 x 7 inches.
Remote Control Police Car (Model 1009)
The Remote Control Police Car, model 1009, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with neurological, upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. Activating one or two connected capability switches (not included) or the round remote controller (included) causes the toy car to move forward and spin in circles. POWER: The car requires 3 AA batteries, and the remote control uses a 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 7 x 11 x 6 inches. COLOR: Blue and white.
Remy From Ratatouille
Remy from Ratatouille is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with mobility or upper extremity disabilities. This remote controlled mouse from the Disney movie "Ratatouille" features a cheese wheel shaped remote that has been adapted for use with a single capability switch (required but not included). POWER: Uses four double-A batteries.
Report Writer: Children's Tests 1.1
Report Writer: Children's Intellectual and Achievement Tests 1.1 is a program for interpreting six tests: the K-ABC, the WISC-R, the WPPSI, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale (Form L-M), the PIAT, and the WRAT. The user enters test score information plus some demographic data and, if desired, behavioral observations during testing. Report Writer then generates a report: compiling facts, making general statements and statistical comparisons, and suggesting possible hypotheses and explanations
Report Writer: Children's Tests 1.1
Report Writer: Children's Intellectual and Achievement Tests 1.1 is a program for interpreting six tests: the K-ABC, the WISC-R, the WPPSI, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale (Form L-M), the PIAT, and the WRAT. The user enters test score information plus some demographic data and, if desired, behavioral observations during testing. Report Writer then generates a report: compiling facts, making general statements and statistical comparisons, and suggesting possible hypotheses and explanations
Repose Babynest
Repose Babynest is a mattress designed for use by neonates and children at risk for pressure ulcers. The Repose Babynest is an adaptation of the Repose pressure ulcer prevention and treatment concept but is specifically aimed at reducing pressure ulcer formation during the first stages of a preterm infant’s life. The inability for premature infants to support their limbs can result in a range of developmental complications. The Repose Babynest consists of a base mattress with an additional air f
Repose Babytherm
The product is used as a pressure relieving aid for babies weighing 3 kilograms and below in weight. Indicated for pressure relief in neonatal units. It provides a safe pressure redistribution environment for thin, delicate skin. The Repose Babytherm is simple to use with little set up and no maintenance or electricity required, lightweight and easy to carry, yet effective at prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Reptangles
Reptangles are an educational math toy recommended for children ages 6 and up with fine motor and learning disabilities to play with and introduce mathematical concepts. It is a highly evolved multi-channel building system designed to build a child's mathematical thinking and capture imagination (2 turtles combine in 100 ways). The child can build geometric masterpieces, construct simple to complex polyhedra. Thousands of play possibilities evoke innovation and curiosity. Adheres to all necessar
Reversible Peg Mat Set
The Reversible Peg Mat Set is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor and perceptual disabilities. The four interlocking peg mats are illustrated on one side with farm scenes designed to encourage counting, sorting, and number and shape recognition. The reverse is blank. The set includes suggested activities. DIMENSIONS: Each mat is 8.75 x 8.75 inches. COLOR: One each in red, blue, yellow, and green.
Rfi Multi-Use Desk / Table.
Adjustable height worktable from 21 to 34 inches. 44 inches wide by 24 inches deep. Red oak frame, contoured matching laminate work surface. Designed spill rail, prosthetic device holder, side mounted book caddy. Accommodates children and adults.
Rhythm Stick Kit
The Rhythm Stick Kit is an eye-hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. The kit allows each student to work with one to two sticks for maximum fun and improvement of eye-hand coordination skills. The kit includes 24 natural wood sticks (dowels), instructions, objectives and lessons with over 50 one- or two-stick eye-hand activities. One 24-stick Kit serves a class of twelve students. DIMENSIONS: Sticks are 12 inches long x 5/8 inch in diameter. COLOR:
Rib It Ball – 14 inch
The Rib It Ball – 14 inch is designed for use by children with low vision or fine motor, grasping, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities. The unique design also allows the ball to remain close to the person playing with it. This allows a child to not get frustrated with it continually rolling away.
Rib-It-Ball
The Rib-It-Ball is a large textured ball designed for use by children with low vision or fine motor, grasping, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities. This lightweight ball consists of an air bladder encased in denier nylon with Velcro closures. Nylon-covered closed-cell-foam ribs on the ball's surface aid in grasping and throwing and prevent the ball from rolling out of reach. High-contrast colors aid in visibility. DIMENSIONS: 14, 18, or 30 inches in disameter.
Ribbon Bands
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PURPOSE: To allow children with limited fine motor and grasping skill participate in gross motor play with ribbon. The children can slip the bands over their hands instead of using their hands to grasp and hold a narrow stick.
MATERIALS:
1 1/2 yards of colored ribbon any length, about 6 to 7 inches of 1/2 inch elastic band for each band.
DIRECTIONS:
1.Take a yard and a half of ribbon and cut into two uneven lengths.
2.Place the ribbon on the inside of the ela
Ribbon Stick Kit
The Ribbon Stick Kit is a motor planning skill activity designed for use with individuals with upper extremity disabilities.These ribbons make attractive visual displays with minimal arm movement and they promote shoulder stability. The kit includes 12 enameled hardwood dowels and 12 plasdtic tube ribbons. DIMENSIONS: The dowels are 3/8 inch in diameter x 2 inches long. The tube ribbons are 12 feet long. COLOR: The dowels come in three each of red, blue,green, or yellow.
Rifton Ranger (Model R130)
The Rifton Ranger is a leg-propelled tricycle designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This three-wheeled cycle features self-leveling pedals with sandals, an adjustable back support with chest belt, a seat belt, a square loop padded handle bar, reflectors, and a snap-out storage tray between the rear wheels. OPTIONS: Communication trays (two sizes), adjustable abductor, trunk support system, a guide bar, and optional handbrake. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 40 x 52 x 27 inches. The dis
Rifton Advancement Chair (Models R901, R902, & R903)
The Rifton Advancement Chair is a modular seating system that promotes functional sitting for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities. This chair provides total support for people with little motor control or muscular strength. As sitting skills and strength are gained, this modular chair can be configured for decreased support. Adjustable arm prompts accommodate variable positioning, and assist in supporting posture for users that are unable to hold themselves upright for periods
Rifton Compass Chair (Models E310, E320, E330, E340, & E350)
The Compass Chair is an ergonomic posture chair designed to provide support and positioning for children with mild physical disabilities. The armrests are high enough to provide upper body support and encourage self-supportive sitting, yet short so that the chair can be brought right up to a table or desk. The "hug" feel of the circular armrests provides a sense of security and boundary and enables the child to concentrate. The ergonomic curves of the Compass Chair promote correct posture. OPT
Rifton Corner Floor Sitter (Models E610 & E620)
The Corner Floor Sitter is a floor corner chair designed for use by children with balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. Designed to provide positioning for children who need trunk support while sitting on the floor, this chair is made of laminated hardwood and has a padded, three-sided back, an adjustable hip strap, and a padded chest strap that can be placed at varying heights. Stabilizers assure a secure, non-tip base. OPTIONS: Abductor. SIZES: Model E610 is small and model E
Rifton Extra-Small Dynamic Stander (Model K110)
The Rifton Extra-Small Dynamic Stander, model K110, is a mobile standing aid designed for use by children 25 to 32 inches tall with lower extremity or mobility disabilities. The stander comes with a contoured body support, straps, seat pad, and fleece that can be adjusted to accommodate users with zero to full weight-bearing abilities. Its wide standing platform helps the user to spread his or her legs for hip development, or to accommodate leg braces. The platform is free of obstruction to faci
Rifton K509 Mini Pacer Gait Trainer
As the smallest of the Pacer series, the Mini Pacer Gait Trainer from Rifton is known to accommodate as young as nine-month-old infants to small children. Available with toolless optional prompts and supports, this gait trainer is versatile in function, allowing children with anterior and posterior positioning needs to be accommodated.
Rifton Large Dynamic Stander (Model K170)
The Rifton Large Dynamic Stander, model K170, is a mobile standing aid designed for use by children and adults with lower extremity disabilities. The stander comes with a contoured padded body support, straps, seat pad, and fleece, and contoured padded body support that can be adjusted to accommodate users with zero to full weight-bearing abilities. Its wide standing platform helps the user to spread his or her legs for hip development, or to accommodate leg braces. The platform is free of obstr
Rifton Low Back Mobile Chair (Models R622 & R623)
The Low Back Mobile Chair is a positioning chair designed for use by children with neurological or physical disabilities who need lower body support. Both models include the mobile chair frame with either tilt or tilt and seat spring action, low backrest and a push handle, pads, armrests, and footboard and sandals. The seat is height- and depth-adjustable. The chair features a contoured seat and angle-adjustable backrest with pads, a hip strap that clips into the chair at a variety of positions
Rifton Medium Dynamic Stander (Model K150)
The Rifton Medium Dynamic Stander, model K150, is a mobile standing aid designed for use by children with lower extremity or mobility disabilities. This stander comes with straps, seat pad, and fleece, and a contoured padded body that can be adjusted to accommodate users with zero to full weight-bearing abilities. Its wide standing platform helps the user to spread his or her legs for hip development, or to accommodate leg braces. The platform is free of obstruction to facilitate placing the chi
Rifton Multidesk (Models E270 & E280)
The Rifton MultiDesk, models E270 and E280, is an accessible table designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. Available with a tilt or fixed flat top, these tables have curved cutouts for access and are height adjustable without tools. The tilt-top models have a table top that tilts upward with a double-latching mechanism in 5-degree increments, from 0 to 30 degrees. A book ledge keeps items positioned when top is tilted. OPTIONS: Three- or five-inch deep top-opening book boxes that at
Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer Large (Model K503)
The Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer Large, model K503, is a gait trainer designed for use by children and adults with walking and balance disabilities. This gait trainer features five supportive prompts that provide weight-bearing assistance and alignment. The prompts mount on the top bar with clamps, and can be removed when they are no longer needed. The basic unit is a lightweight, folding aluminum frame with a stable U-shaped base with four large-diameter caster wheels. The casters have separate co
Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer Small (Model K501)
The Rifton Pacer gait Trainer Small, model K501, is a gait trainer designed for use by children with walking and balance disabilities. This gait trainer features five supportive prompts that provide weight-bearing assistance and alignment. The prompts mount on the top bar with clamps, and can be removed when they are no longer needed. The basic unit is a lightweight aluminum frame with a stable U-shaped base with four large-diameter caster wheels. The casters have separate control features for b
Rifton Prone Stander Large (E950)
The Rifton Prone Stander Large, model 950, is a prone stander designed to accommodate children and adults 52 to 72 inches tall with mobility or neurological disabilities. The stander includes a padded trunk board on a mobile frame with four locking casters, trunk laterals, hip strap, and an adjustable footboard. A hand-crank tilts the board from vertical to horizontal and the board can be secured at any angle. The removable, padded support blocks adjust to any position along the length of the bo
Rifton Prone Stander Medium (Model E940)
The Rifton Prone Stander Medium, model E940, is a prone stander designed to accommodate children and adults 44 to 59 inches tall with mobility or neurological disabilities. The stander includes a padded trunk board on a mobile frame with four locking casters, trunk laterals, hip strap, and an adjustable footboard. A hand-crank tilts the board from vertical to horizontal and the board can be secured at any angle. The removable, padded support blocks adjust to any position along the length of the
Rifton Prone Stander Small (Model E930)
The Rifton Prone Stander Small. model E930, is designed to accommodate children with mobility or neurological disabilities 25 to 48 inches tsll. The stander includes a padded trunk board on a mobile frame with four locking casters, trunk laterals, hip strap, and an adjustable footboard. A hand-crank tilts the board from vertical to horizontal and the board can be secured at any angle. The removable, padded support blocks adjust to any position along the length of the board. The casters are non-m
Rifton Rustler Tricycle (Model R120)
The Rifton Rustler, model R120, is a leg-propelled tricycle designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. The tricycle features self-leveling pedals with sandals, an adjustable back support with chest belt, a seat belt, a square loop padded handle bar, reflectors, and a snap-out storage tray between the rear wheels. OPTIONS: Communication tray, abductor, trunk support system, and a guide bar. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 45 x 27 x 37 inches. The distance from the seat center to the extended pe
Rifton Small Dynamic Stander (Model K130)
The Rifton Small Dynamic Stander, Model K130, is a mobile standing aid designed for use by children with lower extremity or mobility disabilities. This stander comes with straps, seat pad, and fleece, and contoured padded body that can be adjusted to accommodate users with zero to full weight-bearing abilities. Its wide standing platform helps the user to spread his or her legs for hip development, or to accommodate leg braces. The platform is free of obstruction to facilitate placing the child
Rifton Stationary Chair Medium (Model R612)
The Rifton Stationary Chair Medium, model R612, is a youth positioning chair designed for use by individuals 42 to 55 inches tall with mild physical or neurological disabilities. Intended for individuals who can walk with assistance and do not need a chair on wheels, this chair enables the child to sit properly positioned with feet on the floor (or with the footboard at floor level). The Stationary Chair comes with the chair frame, and a choice of a low backrest with armrests and pads or a high
Rifton Stationary Chair Small (Model R611)
The Rifton Stationary Chair Small, model R611, is a youth positioning chair designed for children 36 to 46 inches tall with mild physical or neurological disabilities. Intended for children who can walk with assistance and do not need a chair on wheels, this chair enables the child to sit properly positioned with feet on the floor (or with the footboard at floor level). The Stationary Chair comes with the chair frame and backrest with armrests and pads. The seat depth is adjustable, and there is
Rifton Supine Stander (Model E420)
The Rifton Supine Stander, Model E420, is a supine stander designed to provide supported standing for children and adults with mobility disabilities. Designed for users 30 to 50 inches tall, this padded wooden board includes a height-adjustable footboard, armrests, head blocks, and lateral support blocks that slide out of the way during transfers. The armrests can be positioned anywhere along the frame and the variable armrest tilt helps control upper body posture. The board is also equipped wit
Rifton Toddler Chair (Models E760, E770, & E780)
The Rifton Toddler Chairs are positioning chairs designed for use by children with physical or neurological disabilities. Made of solid maple, these chairs are designed to encourage normal posture while discouraging abnormal patterns. The calf rest swings and locks at the desired angle for varying degrees of knee flexion. The footrests adjust separately for vertical height position, and can pivot out of the way to facilitate transfers. All models include a hip strap. OPTIONS: Tray, suction cup
Right Angled Scooper Spoon
The Right Angled Scooper Spoon is a spoon with a built-up handle designed for use by children and adults with fine motor disabilities. These soft plastic spoons require no fine motor coordination; food is scooped on the spoon using a simple elbow motion, minimizing movement of the shoulder and forearm. The bowl fits the mouth correctly and minimizes spills. Available in a spoon with a standard handle, a spoon with a built-up handle,and a spoon with a built-up handle and a soft rubberized bowl, t
Rigid Keyguards for BigKeys
The Rigid Keyguards for BigKeys is designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision to locate and hit the keys. The device is made of clear, rigid, break-resistant plastic. The keyguard attaches easily to the users BigKeys keyboard and helps to stabilize fingers on the right key while minimizing errors. Allows the user to rest hands over the keys.
Rikki The Rooster (Model 67)
Rikki the Rooster, model 67, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or mobility disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this plush rooster walks and crows when the switch is activated.
Ring Around Bells (Model 23, 23-8)
Ring Around Bells, model 23 and 23-8, is a specially adapted toy that can be activated with any Toys for Special Children capability switch (see separate entries) for children with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The brightly colored toy features eight musical bells that twirl on a horizontal wheel. The eight musical tones are produced as each bell stikes a fixed mallet. The bells can also be played manually with a hand-held mallet (included with toy).
Ring Support Walker (Models 19A & 19B)
The Ring Support Walker, models 19A and 19B, is a child adjustable walkers ergonomically designed for use by children with mild to moderate central nervous system involvement. Features include a 0 to 20 degree tilt-in-space ring adjustment for the elimination of toeing, improvement of dynamic balance and development of walking patterns; a wide, H-shaped base; locking swivel casters; Naugahyde covered upholstered seat; built-in height adjustment; hip control positioning belt; and low back support
Ring Support Walker (Models C0110-A & C0110B)
The Ring Support Walker is a child's adjustable walker designed for use by children withmobility, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. Designed for children requiring minimal to moderate support to enhance mobility, weight bearing, and gait training, this walker features an I-shaped base with four caster wheels with brakes, zero to 20 degrees tilt-in-space to reduce or eliminate toe walking, a contoured back support, and a bult-up hip positioning belt. This walker is height- and angle-
Ring Toss Game (Model T2421)
The Ring Toss Game, model T2421, is designed for use with individuals with fine or gross motor disabilities. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the set includes two plastic bases and four rings. DIMENSIONS: The bases are 8 inches high and the rings are 8 inches in diameter. COLOR: The bases have red bases and yellow posts and the set includes two red rings and two yellow rings.
Ring-Stacker.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy to help develop hand-eye coordination through stacking different shapes, inserting sticks into holes, sorting beads and copying patterns. Provides list of materials and detailed instructions for building a toy consisting of a wooden box 9 by 5 by 5 inches with a hinged lid; 4 different sized holes drilled in the top to fit sticks into; 3 holes in front for battery operated light fittings; dowels to fit the holes; differently shaped pieces to stack
Ringing Athletic Balls (Models T6201, T6240, & T6206)
The Ringing Athletic Balls are audible balls designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These balls are the the same size, style, and construction as standard athletic balls, but have a jingle bell inside that rings when the ball is in motion. Model T6201 is a basketball, model T6240 is a volleyball, and model T6206 is a soccer ball.
River Kit #1: Obstacle Course
The River Kit #1 Obstacle Course is designed to help children improve their balance, motor planning and coordination. It comes with several components to create an obstacle course simulating a river and the surrounding environment. Children can navigate different heights, widths and colors to challenge their balance and use their cognitive skills (thinking skills) at the same time for an increased challenge. The pieces of the River Kit are easy to put together, making it easy to incorporate chil
Road To The Bank
Road to the Bank is an independent living personal skills tutorial program designed to teach children ages three and up about personal responsibility and money management. This product uses a game-style format to encourage children to complete daily chores such as making the bed, vacuuming, helping in the kitchen, doing homework, and others or to perform personal care activities such as brushing teeth and bathing. Responsibilities are illustrated on pre-printed chore cards and blank cards are al
Roadmaster Tricycles (Models Rm-12 & Rm-16)
Roadmaster Tricycles are designed to be adapted for use by children with physical disabilities. This tricycle features a steel frame with a wide saddle-style steel seat, pedals on the fron wheel, and standard tricycle handlebars. OPTIONS: Upright handlebars, tricycle back support, tricycle pommel, and foot pedal attachments. DIMENSIONS: Model RM-12 has a 12-inch front wheel and model RM-16 has a 16-inch front wheel.
Roadrunner Jr.
Roadrunner Jr. is a hand-propelled cycle designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This hand cycle has two 20-inch rear wheels and one 20-inch front wheel, and is available in either foot down or recumbent position. The aluminum frame can be taken apart for travel with an adjustable wrench. Foot position is adjustable on both styles. Standard equipment includes a seven-speed internal shifting Shimano front hub with reversing
Roadrunner Mobility Base
The Roadrunner Mobility Base is a base for a child's car seat designed to convert the Snug Seat 2 or the Gorilla Car Seat (see separate entries) into a stroller. A moveable rear crossbar provides a choice of five fixed positions for tilt-in-space seating. FRAME (WxLxH): Folding tubular steel frame with a powder coat finish and a foam padded push handle. The frame is 26 x 31 x 40 inches open and 26 x 31 x 13 inches folded. The frame offers a choice of 94, 100, 106, 111, or 115 degrees of tilt. BR
Robby Bathing Support
Robby Bathing Support is a child's bath support designed for use by children with neurological and severe physical disabilities. The frame is made of telescoping tubes that allow the hip, knee, neck, and head support areas to be adjusted separately to accommodate various sitting and lying positions. The seat area and back length can be adjusted as the child grows. The upper mesh section can be removed for hair washing. Lower leg positioning straps are included. OPTIONS: Robby Trunk Belt for addi
Robo Robbie (Model 759)
Robo Robbie, model 759, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This robot walks, talks, dances, and shoots safe foam discs out of his mouth. Robot functions are controlled with the large activation buttons on the special control system panel. POWER: Uses 6 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxW): The robot is 12 x 7.5 inches and the control panel is 4 x 15 x 12 inches deep.
Robo Talk (Model 1413)
The Robo Talk, model 1413, is direct selection communicator designed for use by children with with severe physical and communication disabilities. This robot-style head has pronounced features. Pushing on the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth causes the corresponding recorded message to play. Lights turn on when message plays. The unit allows recording of four five-second messages. This device can be wall-mounted using the included accessories. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). DIMENS
Roby Powered Stair Climber
The Roby Powered Stair Climber is an interior or exterior wheelchair lift designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This portable unit transports wheelchair users up or down straight stairways with a maximum angle of 35 degrees or turnback stairways with flat intermediate landings. The lift adapts to most adult or pediatric manual wheelchairs. It can ascend approximately 23 floors fully loaded on a single battery charge. Safety features include a built-in
Rock 'n Rattle Mirror
The Rock 'N Rattle Mirror is a sensory integration activity designed for young children with physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. This toy features a round mirror on a spherical, velour-covered base that rattles when rocked. Colorful patterns in the fabric provide additional stimulation. A separate velour-covered, rattling triangular base to keep the toy stationary is included.
Rock, Roll 'n Ride Trike & Rock, Roll 'n Ride Trike Xl
The Rock, Roll 'n Ride Trike and the Rock, Roll 'n Ride Trike XL are combination child's tricycles and rocking boats designed for use by children 18 months to five years of age. These ride-on toys can be used three ways: The base locks in place, enabling the child to sit on the molded tricycle and rock. As the child grows, the rocking base converts to a push handle to provide assistance as the child learns to pedal. When the child is ready to ride the tricycle independently, the handle can be re
Rocker Knife
The Rocker Knife is designed for use by individuals with use of only one hand or other upper extremity disabilities. This stainless steel knife has a sharp, tapered blade that cuts using pressure and a rocking motion. This knife is institutional dishwasher safe. WEIGHT: Three ounces.
Rocket Stander
The Rocket Stander is a mobile standing aid designed to allow postural drainage for children who have a physical disability. The stander provides precise postural support and variable angle adjustability in standing. It also converts to allow for postural drainage and folds for storage. OPTIONS: A variety of component options are available. SIZE: Available in two sizes.
Rockets To The Moon
Rockets to the Moon is a pre-reading tutorial program and cognitive skills tutorial program for one to four players, ages 3 to 5 years, designed to teach children the concepts of turn taking, sequencing, and color identification. The computer game uses a game board format with single switch operation. A player presses a switch to spin a spinner which randomly selects a color. The player then presses the switch to advance the rocket to that color, thus racing to the moon. COMPATIBILITY: For use o
Rocking Ball
The Rocking Ball is designed to help children with low muscle tone strengthen and develop their core muscles and balance. Children learn how to control and balance their bodies while sitting on a moveable disc at their own pace.
SIZES: 1 size available.
CAPACITY: 100 kilograms.
COLOR: Red cushion, with birch wood handles and trim for base support.
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: 2 year warranty.
Rocking Plate Switch (Model 860, 860-8, 870, 870-8)
The Rocking Plate Switch, models 860, 860-8, 870, 870-8, rocker switch designed to be a dual switch for individuals who are physically disabled. Two toys or devices can be independently activated with the see-saw action. Pressing one end activates one switch; pressing the other end activates the second. Suction cup feet are provided for stability. DIMENSIONS: 4 x 12 inches or 3 x 6 inches.
Rocking Two Message Communicator With Light (Model 1409)
The Rocking Two Message Communicator with Light, model 1409, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. The unit plays two 10-second messages when the plates are pressed; two switch outputs allow two connected devices to be activated with the messages. A light activates with the switch. The messages can be re-recorded as needed. Icon holders are attached to the switch plate to enable pictures to be inserted. POWER: Uses four double-A batterie
Rocking Two Message Say It Play It (Model 1410)
The Rocking Two Message Say It Play It, model 1410, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. The unit plays two 10-second messages when the plate is pressed; two switch outputs allow two connected devices to be activated with the messages. The messages can be re-recorded as needed. Icon holders are attached to the switch plate to enable pictures to be inserted. Two one-eighth inch to one-eighth inch cords are included. POWER: Uses four doub
Rodeo 12 / 14 / 16
The Rodeo is a lightweight tilt-in-space wheelchair designed for use as a mobile positioning system for children with severe physical or neurological disabilities. The chair has 10 to 45 degrees of adjustable tilt and 90 to 105 degrees of seat-to-back angle adjustment. The seat depth is adjustable. Features include an adjustable-height handle, an angular adjustable footplate, elevating legrests, and an optional tray located under the chair for storing medical necessities and auxiliary equipment.
Rody & Rocking Rody
Rody and Rocking Rody are balance training devices designed for use with children with physical or neurological disabilities. Rody is made of vinyl and is shaped like a horse without legs. The ears are designed for grasping. This product functions as a therapy ball and a vestibular board. Rocking Rody includes a rocking base. COLOR: Assorted.
Rokka
The Rokka is a disc shaped play structure designed to help children with neurological and physical disabilities work on improving their balance while building physical confidence. The Rokka can be used as a fishing boat, a see-saw and a den. When it is turned upside down, it is a table and two chairs for eating or drawing, or a trip-trap bridge for some rudimentary stair-training. Playing together and collaborating allows children to develop social skills and practice turn taking and sharing
Rokzi Armz
Rokzi Armz are bolt-on armrests designed to assist the user with sitting and standing up safely. They have been specially designed to harmonize with the existing chair, helping children and young people with disabilities integrate into mainstream school environments.
Rokzi Legz
Rokzi Legz designed for use by children and young people with disabilities, who need extra support when using standard school chairs as a result of neurological involvement associated with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury or stroke.
Roll & Rhyme Melody Block
The Roll & Rhyme Block is a battery-operated toy designed for use by infants and toddlers with cognitive, fine motor, or vision disabilities. This soft block introduces rhymes, rhythms, animal names and colors. Set the mode so that each side of the block plays a melody from a different musical style: African, Hawaiian, Caribbean, Asian, Latin, classical. Changing the mode enables the child to hear a new rhyme on each side of the block. Tactile activities -- a lion with a crinkly mane, a fish
Roll Chairs (Models 1750 & 1751)
The padded roll (or bolster) helps the individual maintain proper hip abduction and prevents "scissoring" of the legs. The chrome plated steel front and rear legs may be adjusted to various angles. Two different chair sizes are available, Model 1750 is for children from 42 to 50 inches tall and Model 1751 is for both children and adolescents up to 68 inches tall. Seat belt is included. OPTIONS: Adjustable Lateral Supports and Clear Acrylic Tray. COLOR: Chestnut is standard. Other available color
Roll Chairs (Models T3545 & T3555)
Roll chair with back. Maintains hip and trunk flexion and leg abduction. Features: independent adjustable height front and rear legs offering range of seat angles; adjustable back height; deep roll seat; quick release seat belt. Model T3545 fits children to 50 inches tall; 8 inch diameter, 18 inch long roll seat; seat height and adjustment from floor 8 to 16 inches; back 12 inches wide by 16 inches high. Model T3555 fits children 45 to 68 inches tall; roll seat 10 inches in diameter; 22 inches l
Roll N' Twist
Roll N' Twist is a motor skill activity designed for use by children with fine motor skill disabilities. The toy consists of durable, colorful snap-and-lock blocks that can be connected and disconnected to create flexible chains, circles, and other shapes. The toy is available in sets with up to 32 segments.
Roller Board And Deluxe Roller Board (Model 1300 & 1302)
The Roller Board, models 1300 and 1302, is a balance board designed to challenge balance for persons with physical disabilities. A "special weighted cylinder" offers extra resistance for more challenge. It also comes with three sets of challenge panels which allow the therapist to grade the activity with easy quick adjustments. There are 16 different height varieties and options. The Kit includes a finicshed board, the weighted cylinder, three pairs of challenge boards, and one stationary kit. O
Roller Chair.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tubular chair with a straight back allowing a child with spastic cerebral palsy to sit with legs apart and feet flat on the ground. Chair made of plywood and hardboard. Two 8 by 8 pieces of wood rounded at the top are joined by 3 struts, two on the bottom, one on top. A piece of plywood 15 1/2 by 20 inches rounded at the top is screwed to the back. Hardboard (14 by 21 1/ 2 inches) is soaked overnight then bent over frame and tacked into place. A 1 by 1
Roller Switch Music Box (Model 880)
The Roller Switch Music Box, model 880, is a wooden cylinder switch designed to play music or act as a switch for individuals who are have physcial, cognitive or sensory disabilities. When a toy or appliance is attached, it will turn on when the cylinder is rolled in either direction. The switch will play music when no device is attached. POWER:Uses two double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 8.75 x 5.25 x 2 inches.
Rollermobile For Children With Cerebral Palsy.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wheeled roller seat for use by severely involved elementary school-aged children with cerebral palsy. Describes construction of a feet-propelled wheeled vehicle made of plywood, 1/8 inch pliable plastic, 5 inch platform casters, padding and vinyl for the seat, 3 automobile seat belts and velcro. The seat is triangular with wings for support. Trunk and hood are made of boxes. The seat belts are used to secure the child's pelvis and to hold the thighs in
Rolling Into Place - Rolling Right Along Series (Model 1-08450-00)
Rolling Into Place - Rolling Right Along Series, model 1-08450-00, is a tactile book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This interactive tactile storybook teaches and reinforces important hand skills and basic directional concepts as the child moves a Velcro ball through the book. The four-panel, accordion-style storybook encourages uninterrupted movement and keeps the ball "holding on" until it becomes the "nose" on a "great big face." The Velcro ball (the main chara
Rolling Right Along Construction Kit (Model 1-08451-00)
The Rolling Right Along Construction Kit, model 1-08451-00, is a tactile book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This kit allows teachers and parents to construct books similar to Rolling Into Place from American Printing House (see separate entry), an interactive tactile storybook, using included accordion-folded panels, Velcro pathways, and accessory items such as braillable sheets and Sticky Dots adhesive. Self-designed books can be tailored to the interests and ne
Roly Poly Calf
Roly Poly Calf is a specially adapted switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity and severe physical disabilities. This plush cow moos, walks, wags his tail, and nods his head when activated with a switch (sold separately). A switch jack is built in. COLOR: White and black.
Rolyan Tap (Tone And Positioning Splint) Splint
The Rolyan TAP (Tone and Positioning Splint) Splint is a wrist and forearm splint and hand orthosis for people with wrist or forearm disabilities or spasticity. Designed as a neoprene glove with a long arm strap, the splint is designed to decrease hypertonicity and is intended for neurological and orthopedic indications. Available for the right or left hand, this splint provides constant low-level stretch in pronation or supination while the glove holds the thumb in abduction and leaves the inde
Rolyan Thumb Loop
The Rolyan Thumb Loop is a thumb splint designed to improve the functional use of the hand for grasping, manipulating and releasing objects. Designed for daily use, the splint allows for adjustable tension on the thumb. The loop is designed to provide radial or palmar abduction while pulling the wrist into extension and radial deviation. In addition, the fabric can be trimmed to ensure a better fit if needed. SIZES: Premature infant, infant, child, adolescent, or adult. COLOR: Royal Blue.
Rosie's Walk
Rosie's Walk is a sign language CD-ROM based program designed to enrich sign language vocabulary for children who are deaf or who are learning sign language. Complete with animation and sound, this program tells a children's story in both American Sign Language and Signed English; each page contains 10 or more words designed to enrich vocabulary. Five games help reinforce language skills and concepts in the story. This program is available as a CD-ROM only or as a Teacher's Pack with the CD-ROM,
Round Clock Communicators (Models 1232, 1232-8, 1233, & 1233-8)
The Round Clock Communicators are scanning communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These communicators feature a single clock-style hand that rotates around a clock-style face when a capability switch is activated (not included) and stops at a word or picture (not included) to communicate a thought or need when the switch is released. The communicators can be customized by adding as many or as few words or pictures as desired. The devices include a rigis go
Round Peg Board (Model 852, 852-8)
The Round Peg board, model 852 and 852-8, is a puzzle switch designed enhance visual-motor tasks for individuals who have cognitive, sensory or physical disabilities. The puzzles introduce basic cognitive concepts, improve fine motor skills and develop order and sequencing skills which are important building blocks for logical thinking and organization. The unit consists of a round wooden base with 6 round cutouts, and 6 red, wooden pegs. When all 6 pegs are in place, any device connected to it
Rubberlite Balls (Models T3672 & T3673)
Rubberlite Balls are audible balls designed for use by individuals with visual or neurological disabilities. These pin-inflatable balls are super soft and filled with jingle bells that ring when the ball is in motion, providing auditory tracking and adding to sensory stimulation. The balls can be underfilled for a soft, easy-to-grasp surface or overfilled for higher bounce. DIMENSIONS: Model T3672 is 8 inches in diameter and model T3673 is 10 inches in diameter. COLOR: Model T3672 is pink and mo
Rufus The Bear With Diabetes
Rufus the Bear with Diabetes is an educational toy intended to assist children diagnosed with diabetes to learn to manage their condition. The bear wears a MedicAlert bracelet inscribed with "insulin-dependent diabetes" and has patches sewn on his arms, legs, and stomach to illustrate where insulin injections may be administered.
Rug Rat Scooter Board
The Rug Rat Scooter Board is designed to promote neuromuscular development of the muscles in the hand, arm, and neck/shoulder in a prone position for individuals with mobility disabilities. For safety, the swivel casters are inaccessible to the fingers and hands because they are inside the scooter's shell. Other features include a plastic edge protector around the base; a closed-cell foam cushion; and two adjustable, removable nylon positioning belts for chest and thighs. DIMENSIONS (LxHxW): Sma
Rugged Radio Cassette Player
The Rugged Radio/Cassette Player is an adapted radio and adapted cassette player designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. The combination radio and cassette player are built in to a strong wooden box that can be clamped to a table. The box is equipped with a large, touch-sensitive switch; one tap turns the unit on and a second tap turns it off. DIMENSIONS: 13 x 9 x 12 inches.
Runged Tabletop
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To provide children unable to stand without support with a table incorporating grips that provide support when standing or sitting. The rectangular tabletop is fitted to the base of a height-adjustable table and is made from a single piece of 12-millimeter (mm) plywood. On each lengthwise half of the tabletop, two sets of 37-centimeter (cm) long slots are cut using a router. These "rungs" are two cm wide on one half and three cm wide on the other to accommodate differen
S.a.f.e. Foot I And S.a.f.e. Foot Ii
The S.A.F.E. Foot I and S.A.F.E. Foot II are prosthetic feet for adults and children with a flexible urethane foam keel and lightweight outer foam body. They feature hard rock Eastern maple bolt block, large attachment screw, a plantar fascia band, long plantar ligament band and plantar straps to allow the foot to simulate dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, eversion, and transverse rotation about the long axis of the leg. SIZES: S.A.F.E. I (without toes) is 22 through 30 centimeters (cm)
Sackers
Sackers is a beanbag game that can be played indoors or out by children who use wheelchairs and children with gross motor and hand-eye coordination disabilities. Safely combining elements of horseshoes and shuffleboard, the game includes two dense plastic target boards and six eight-ounce beanbags or sacks. Players alternate throwing the six sacks at the opposing target board; sacks remaining on the board after all six are thrown score one point, while putting a sack through the hole scores thre
Saf-T-Spoon & Saf-T-Fork
The Saf-T-Spoon and Saf-T-Fork are eating utensils with built-up handles designed for use by children with grasping disabilities. The large handles prevent rotational slippage when held and prevent rolling away when the utensils are laid down. The spoon and fork feature a raised lip to prevent food spillage, a flexible shaft, and a large textured handle with a mouthguard for a non-slip grip. The fork also features diagonally placed tines to prevent penetration of the mouth and throat. The spoon
Saf-T-Toothbrush
The Saf-T-Toothbrush is a toothbrush with a built-up handle designed for use by children with grasping disabilities. This toothbrush features short bristles, a flexible shaft, and a large textured handle with a mouthguard for a non-slip grip. It is made of non-PVC plastic and has extra-soft rounded Tynex bristles. It is diswasher safe. COLOR: This toothbrush is available in a variety of multi-color combinations. GUARANTEE: Guaranteed not to break.
Safari Tilt Frame, Safari Tilt Basic, & Safari Tilt Anatomical
The Safari is a stroller or transport tilt in space chair designed for use by children or small adults with mobility disabilities. Available in a Frame Only model to accept customized seating, a Basic model, and an Anatomical model, this stroller stabilizes the user's head and neck in a functional position. FRAME (WxHxL): Black powdercoated lightweight folding frame. All models are 23 x 43.5 x 39 inches open and 15 x 14 x 48.5 inches folded. SEAT: The Frame Only model comes with no seating. The
Safe T Fold Walker (Models 7749 & 7750)
Walker without wheels for youth. Folds easily for storage. Has no pinch folding braces. Contoured vinyl coated nonrotating hand grips. Child (model 7749) adjusts 24 to 28 inches, 4 pounds. Toddler (model 7750) adjusts 20 to 24 inches, weights 3 1/2 pounds. Accessories wheeled attachments for front legs with 3 inch wheels. Extensions for extra weight are available.
Safe T Trike For Adults (Model T2927) & Children (Model T1413)
Modified tricycle for adults and children features wide wheelbase with low center of gravity seat, spokeless wheels, adjustable contoured seat. Sturdy, made of heavy duty steel. Model T1413 for children up to 7 years old. Adult model (T2927) has deeply padded seat and supports up to 200 pounds. Accessories include lateral torso support brace with leather strap (T2929), foot support blocks for children's (T2930) or adult (T2830) models.
Safety Grip Scooter
The Safety Grip Scooter is a floor sitter with casters designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. This sitter is a heavy- duty plastic board with hand holds mounted on four non-marring swivel casters. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches. Casters are 2 inches in diameter.
Safety Grip Scooter Board
The Safety Grip Scooter Board is designed for use by children with mobility and balance disabilities. This heavy-duty plastic board features non-marring double ball-bearing swivel casters and molded plastic handles. DIMENSIONS 12 x 12 inches. CAPACITY: 150 pounds.
Safety Grip Scooters (Models T2407 & T1021)
The Safety Grip Scooters are scooter boards designed for use with children with mobility disabilities. Intended for indoor use, these indestructible polypropylene scooter boards have long-lasting twin-wheel, hooded nylon casters and a safety-grip handle on two sides. Model T2407 is a single board in a choice of colors and model 1021 is a set of six boards, one in each of six colors. DIMENSIONS: 12 x 12 inches. COLOR: Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or purple.
Safety Padding
Safety Pads are designed for use in SleepSafe beds to prevent injury. Custom made to fit the SleepSafe bed (see entries) safety rails and/or head/foot boards, these pads are made of high- density, half-inch foam. They attach with industrial-strength Velcro.
Safety Sleeper
The Safety Sleeper is an enclosed bed designed for use by children with autism, behavior disorders or sleep disorders such as sleepwalking that cause wandering. This bed's frame is made of aluminum and stainless steel and consists of six sections which slide together and lock in place. The top connects to the base with pull pins. It is fully self-supportive, and the assembly requires no additional hardware. A screen covering covers all four sides and and the top of the bed and has a zipper openi
Sam Splint
The SAM Splint is a multi-purpose splint designed to immobilize arms, legs, fingers, or thumbs. Available in sizes to accommodate adults and children, this splint, also known as the Pocket Cast, can be used to immobilize any area of the body (including the neck) except the femur. Lightweight and waterproof, this splint can be folded or rolled and is invisible on x-rays. The 36-inch SAM is a universal splint that can be cut or folded to accommodate any need. The 18-inch SAM, also known as the SA
Sammons Preston Tugs Pediatric Prone Stander (Model 4617A)
The Sammons Preston Tugs Pediatric Prone Stander, model 4617A, is a prone and supine stander designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. This stander is designed to keep children 25 to 48 inches tall in a prone position. Features include a fully vertical adjustable mainboard, knee board and footboard. Other features include a hand crank that provides quick and easy angle adjustments and nonslip, removable support pads that move to any position along the length of the board. Interna
Sammons Preston Versa Form Positioning Pillows (Models 2820, 2822, 2821 & 2823)
Sammons Preston Versa Form Positioning Pillows, models 2820, 2821, 2822, and 2823, are body positioner pillows designed to provide support and proper positioning for children and adults with physical disabilities. These pillows are filled with styrene beads which conform to the shape of the user. When air is extracted using a vacuum pump, Versa Form molds to the body shape, creating firm support. When a valve is released, allowing air into the pillow Versa form regains its flexibility and is rea
Sammy's Science House
Sammy's Science House is an academic tutorial program designed to build early science skills for children with physical or cognitive disabilities. The program is designed to develop important skills and thought processes for scientific learning including sorting, sequencing, and problem solving. Students will expand their science vocabulary as they learn about plants, animals, seasons and weather. They also observe, classify, construct, compare, and experiment. All directions are graphical or sp
Sandalz
Sandalz are pediatric footwear and supports designed for use by children with a diagnosis of low muscle tone, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. These shoes are adaptable and feature a low opening. In addition, they are offered with a choice of fastenings to make putting on and removing shoes a little easier. Features include split sizes, laces, removable inlay, and available in two width fittings.
Sandbox (Model 9835)
The Sand Box, no. 9835, is a round, elevated sand table that is accessible to children in wheelchairs. The Sand Box is designed for outdoor use. DIMENSIONS: 5 or 6 foot diameter; 3 feet high. WARRANTY: 1-year on materials and workmanship.
Sands Alive Glow Super Set
Sands Alive Glow Super Set is designed for children 3 years and older with or without special needs. It can be used with children who have sensory processing disorders as well as those working on improving their bilateral coordination and visual perceptual development. The moldable sand glows in the dark. It is non-sticky, non-toxic, and safe to play with. The special sand compound is formulated to prevent bacterial growth, never dries out, molds easily into any shape, won’t stain, and is easy
Sarahbear
The SarahBear is a stuffed animal designed for use by children with lower extremity amputation or other physical disabilities. This plush bear is intended to be a therapeutic friend who helps children understand that people with physical disabilities are as loveable and acceptable as everyone else. This surface-washable bear comes complete with a plastic prothetic leg and a hooded sweatshirt with "SarahBear" embroidered on the front. OPTIONS: The sweatshirt can be personalized with a name on the
Saucer Dome Say It Play It (Model 9158)
The Saucer Dome Say It Play It, model 9158, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. Pressing the dome activates swirling colors, vibration, and plays messages while simultaneously activating any connected device. The unit offers 20 seconds of recording time. POWER: Uses 6 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (WxH): 8 x 4.5 inches.
Saucer Switch, Adjustable Pressure Saucer Switch, & Latch Timer Saucer Switch (Models 718, 718-A, & 718-X)
The Saucer Switch, Adjustable Pressure Saucer Switch, and Latch Timer Saucer Switch, models 718, 718-A, and 718-X, are touch switches designed for use by individuals with fine motor, neurological, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. The Saucer Switch (model 718) is activated with just a light touch. The Adjustable Pressure Saucer Switch (model 718-A) allows the user to adjust the pressure from approximately 0.5 to 32 ounces and has a small LED lamp that glows when the switch is act
Say It Play It (Models 1313, 1399, 1399-8, 3056, & 3056-8)
Say It Play It is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and communication disabilities. Model 1313 is a single plate switch which, when pressed, activates a toy or appliance (not included) connected to it, as well as a 20-second message that can be recorded as often as needed. Models 1399 and 1399-8 are two-plate rocker switches that activate a toy or appliance while playing a five-second message. Models 3056 and 3056-8 are Cheap Talk Four Inline (see also separate
Say It With A Sign, Volumes 1,2 And 3
"Say It With a Sign," Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are sign language training video programs designed for use with infants, babies, and toddlers with hearing disabilities. Available in VHS or DVD format, the programs use a combination of American Sign Langauge (ASL), spoken words, written text, still images, animation, live videos and sound effects. The colorful images and soundtrack are edited together in a repetitive but visually- interesting format that holds the child’s attention while he or she learn
Scan And Match Series
The Scan and Match Series is a set of six cause and effect training program titles designed for use by children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Each title includes three picture matching activities with full color graphics and digitized sound. The program provides performance data that can be printed or saved to disk. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible comnputers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: A Macintosh running MacOS 10.1 or newer, or a PC running Window
Scan And Paint (Model 302)
Scan & Paint, model 302, is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with cognitive, severe physical, or upper extremity disabilities. In this program, between two and ten paint tubes are lined up on the right side of the screen. To the left of the paint tubes is a simple picture which contains a few sections that can be colored in. A pointer points to one of these sections. The student must select one of the paint tubes for coloring in the section that the arrow is p
Scan To Pictures
Scan To Pictures is a visual symbol training system, a symbolic direct selection communicator program and a communicator training program designed for use by teachers or parents working with children who have cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities or autism. This application (or app) for the Apple iPad provides a library of animations and pictures of real-world consequences, allowing the child to pair his or her switch action with receiving the actual item such as food, toy, activity,
Scan-A-Word
Scan-A-Word is an academic, reading and spelling tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) for the Apple iPad focuses on identification, spelling, and word recognition and uses an errorless learning method. Assistance is included to help children with significant cognitive challenges, and special feedback feature is for blind learners. The program features both drill and test modes and is de
Scannin' Talkin' Checkout Center
The Fisher-Price Talkin' Scannin' Checkout Center is a toy designed for children with vision and fine motor disabilities. The set includes a conveyor belt that moves the child's purchases to a scanner which voice announces the prices of the groceries as they are scanned. Four picture buttons announce the name of the food depicted and the coupon button announces the savings amount when pressed. The set includes a cash drawer and credit card slot, each with its own sound effect, a plastic coupon,
School Routines And Rules CD
The School Routines and Rules CD is a behavior training flash card program designed for use by parents and teachers of children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This CD contains over 2,000 full-color photographs of young children (ages four to eight years) doing a variety of school routines and activities. The photographs can be used to teach routines and behavioral rules, to set expectations, and to promote skills acquisition and greater independence. Photo folders in this CD incl
School-Rite Handwriting Guide
School-Rite Handwriting Guides are a writing skills training system designed for use with children with eye hand coordination or fine motor disabilities. Available in upper case manuscript, lower case manuscript, upper case cursive, and lower case cursive (each sold separately), these sturdy plastic stencils are designed so that the hand lifts automatically where normal lifting occurs in writing. These stencils assist in giving practice in forming the correct contour of each letters (arrows cue
School-Rite Ltrb Galaxy Activity Template (Model 673)
The School-Rite Galaxy LTRB Activity Template, model 673, is a drawing and spatial orientation activity designed for use by children with eye hand coordination, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. This thick plastic stencil can be used for teaching directionality and training student skills in locating objects. It introduces the concepts of left, right, top and bottom, focusing on physical placement of images within the context of a template. It provides sample shapes for recognition and i
School-Time Leaptop Learning System
The School-Time LeapTop Learning System is an educational toy designed to teach fundamental learning skills to children with learning or cognitive disabilities. It has a large colorful keyboard with keys for the alphabet and numbers one through ten, and an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen that shows letters, numbers, and animation. Users can play seven educational games with talking characters, and listen to three fun learning songs. The games and songs teach letter names and sounds, numbers,
Scoot - A - Round
Scoot-A-Round is designed for children with low muscle tone or who required postural prompts as a result of cerebral palsy, developmental delays or Down’s syndrome. The Scoot-A-Round offers modest support at the pelvis and ankles. The 5-wheel design prevents tip-overs. The pelvic pad provides a sturdy prompt to prevent posterior pelvic tilt and subsequent slouching of the upper back. In addition, the pad’s modest height facilitates neutral alignment of the pelvis while the front pommel creates
Scooter The German Shepherd (Model 63)
Scooter the German Shepherd, model 63, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or mobility disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this plush dog walks, sits, barks, and wags his tail when the switch is activated. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 7.5 x 11 x 5 inches. WEIGHT: 1 pound.
Scooter Trailer
The Scooter Trailer is a wheelchair cart designed to equip a powered scooter to tow a child and/or cargo. The trailer is mounted on a single swiveling castor wheel. The trailer is attached to the scooter by means of a fixed hitch. There is a wire basket on the trailer enclosing a bicycle baby seat which is mounted on a wooden platform. The fixed hitch/wheel castor configuration allows greater maneuverability when reversing. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by Jim Rees for mothers who use scooter
Scout (Models Sc14, Sc16, & Sc18)
The Scout is a child's manual wheelchair and stroller designed for indoor or outdoor use by children with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. FRAME (HxLxW): Folding frame. Model SC14 is 38 x 54 x 26 inches open, model SC16 is 39 x 55 x 28 inches open, and model SC18 is 39 x 56 x 30.5 inches open. The chair can be folded in one step with most options in place. Folded dimensions are 15.5 x 52 x 16 inches for model SC14, 15 x 55 x 16 inches for model SC16, or 16.5 x 57 x 16 inc
Scratch And Sniff Books
Variety of scratch and sniff books for children. Adventure stories have accompanying pictures and scratch and sniff patches on each page. Patch can be scratched and sniffed to identify odor. Scratch and sniff patch cards available with 5 aromas on each card.
Sea Swirler
The Sea Swirler is a finger exerciser and toy designed for use with individuals with upper extremity disabilities. To use, twirl it like a jump rope and then pull. The more the user pulls, the faster the octopus goes and bigger it gets.
Seahorse Sanichair
The NRS Seahorse Sanichair® is a 3 in 1 toilet, commode, and shower chair for children with limited upper extremity strength and coordination associated with cerebral palsy, stroke or muscular dystrophy. This multi-functional chair consists of a contoured seat, water and chip resistant metal frame, and large castors for added safety. It has a removable splash guard pommel for added comfort and the easy tilting mechanism and tilt locking make it ideal for bathing your child. It has a large capaci
Seat Shell Adaptations
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide proper positioning for a child with multiple disabilities, including cerebral palsy and lung disease. The family owned a Medifab seat and insert that was used in the car and provided appropriate positioning and support. However, they found it inconvenient to transfer the seat from the car to the house each time it was needed. The solution was to create another shell for the seat insert using an existing Medifab mobile base frame that was not being used. The
Seat2Go (Models Crs 2000 & 3000)
Seat2Go is a floor sitter and positioning seat designed for use by children with balance, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. This soft support has a contoured seat that prevents the child from sliding forward and improves seating posture. It can be used on the floor, in a chair, or as a stroller insert. Features include a 95-degree seat to back angle, double strap trunk support and belt, and fastening straps to secure the seat to any other chair and that store in the back pocket when
Seating Device For Multiply Handicapped Infants.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple seating device to hold mildly involved children positioned correctly in standard chairs. This describes a commercial device called "Baby Safe Sit" but the pictures are so well drawn that the device could be fabricated if it cannot be found in stores. It is designed to use with healthy infants from 3 months to 2 years of age. It is one piece with a high back for support, a padded seat, and a support flap that is positioned between the child's leg
Seating Support
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted seating support for a child with dystonic cerebral palsy. When sitting in a chair, the child pushes his pelvis forward and becomes uncomfortable, and the child concentrates more on sitting than on his books, crafts, and other activities. The family attempted to remedy the seating issue by adding a two-piece insert, the commercially available “tomato seat;" however, this device did not secure properly to the chair. The child
Seattle Ankle Block (Models Sab310, 311, 312, 313, 320)
The Seattle Ankle Block is designed for the exoskeletal setup of the Child'sPlay, Seattle Foot, and Seattle LightFoot for individuals with lower limb amputations. It is lightweight, easily shaped, and made of high strength rigid polyurethane foam surrounding a nylon core. It is designed to be durable to withstand the forces imposed by dynamic response feet. DIMENSIONS: For model SAB320: foot size range 22 to 29 centimeters, minimum clearance 6.1 inches. For model SAB310 (low profile): foot size
Seattle Child's Play (Model Slf132)
Seattle Child's Play is a lightweight, energy storing prosthetic foot for children who are a below ankle amputee. It is designed to reflect the natural appearance of a child's maturing foor. It also offers the low shock resilience of the Delrin II keel to young, growing amputees. This prosthetic meets the requirements for young amputees of all activity levels and is appropriate for use by unilateral and bilateral lower limb extremity amputees, Syme level and higher. DIMENSIONS: Available in size
Seattle Lightfoot Low Heel Rise (Model Slf135)
Seattle LightFoot is a prosthetic foot designed for all ages and activity levels for individuals with a lower extremity amputation. This prosthetic features the Delrin II dynamic keel response; slim, sculpted, natural cosmesis; and a lightweight design. It is appropriate for use by unilateral and bilateral amputees, syme level and higher, and it is interchangeable with the 0.75 inch Seattle Lightfoot. DIMENSIONS: Available in sizes from 22 to 30 centimeters (8-5/8 to 11.75 inches), and in widths
Seattle Natural Foot (Model Snf150)
The Seattle Natural Foot is a prosthetic foot designed as an alternative to the SACH foot for individuals with a lower extremity amputation. It has the performance characteristics of a compliant foot plus the additional benefits of cosmetic appeal and less weight, blended to perform naturally. This prosthetic foot features compliant keel for excellent roll-over during walking. The Natural Foot is appropriately designed for unilateral or bilateral lower extremity amputees of all ages with low to
Seattle Syme Nut
Designed for the Seattle Lightfoot and Child's Play, the Seattle Lightfoot for Children. the Seattle Syme Nut provides secure attachment to the socket and solid support for the keel when fitting a Syme amputee. Aluminum alloy with an abrasive etched finish for adhesion to the laminate.
Seca Chair Scale (Model 954)
The Seca Chair Scale, model 954, is a digital chair scale designed for use by children or adults with balance or lower extremity disabilities, and others who need to sit, including small children who are unable to stand, while being weighed. Small children who are not able to stand can be weighed while sitting. It has a circular steel tube frame, fold-up armrests and footrests and an ergonomically shaped seat. Two casters in the rear and two fixed wheels in front allow the unit to be moved by an
See It Right! Complete Assessment Kit
The Complete Assessment Kit is an assessment system to identify and remediate visual perceptual problems caused by scotopic sensitivity. This assessment program can be used by teachers and specialists to assess and help students at the elementary or high school level who see moving, reversed, or distorted letters and/or words. The diagnostic screening kit includes: a 230 page assessment manual giving step by step instructions; two sets of color transparencies for testing; forms with blackline ma
See It Right! Short Form Assessment Kit
The Short Form Assessment Kit is an assessment system for the identification and remediation of visual perceptual problems caused by scotopic sensitivity. This assessment program can be used by teachers and specialists to assess and help students at the elementary or high school level who see moving, reversed, or distorted letters and/or words. The Assessment kit includes a Short Form Assessment Manual with 100 pages of basic assessment instructions; reproducible masters of forms; and one set of
See It, Make It
See It, Make It is a visual training activity designed for use with individuals with perceptual or neurological disabilities. This spatial relationship and design copying activity requires the user to trace one of the large geometric designs with a finger and then draw it on one of the 12 double-sided reusable cards. Suggestions for other activities are also included.
See Me Tunnel (Model T9964)
The See Me Tunnel, model T9964, is a crawling tunnel designed for use with children with mobility and neurological disabilities. Made of flame-retardant nylon over a steel frame, this tunnel features two nylon mesh windows for visibility and ventilation. The tunnel collapses for storage. DIMENSIONS (LxH): 6 feet x 19 inches. COLOR: Multi-color.
See Saw Sorter (Model G5067)
The See Saw Sorter, model G5067, is a training system for sorting/matching/assembly designed for use by children with cognitive, upper extremity, or fine motor disabilities. Children stack the shapes on opposite ends of the see saw in the correspondingly shaped holes to create a balanced platform. Shapes are designed to fit snugly in routed holes. This wooden toy promotes color and shape recognition, balancing, color-matching and sequencing. The toy has rounded corners and smooth edges and is fi
Seedlings Braille Books For Children
Seedlings Braille Books for Children are braille books designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. A total of over 450 titles are available for children in various age ranges from one to fourteen. Formats include picture books with braille, grade one braille books, grade two braille books with same-page print, and grade two braille-only books. Picture books, generally for pre-schoolers, are standard picture books to which the publishers have added grade one braille on clear pl
Seeker Ii
Seeker II is a powered all-terrain wheelchair designed for use by children or adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This all-terrain wheelchair is designed for indoor or outdoor use on sand, grass, mud, snow, or rocky conditions. FRAME (HxW): 36 x 31.5 inches with a 16-inch seat; folded the wheelchair is 21 inches wide. The plastic folding frame has molded ABS plastic plates and hinges and left and right side panels. The chair also has a remov
Senior Freedex & Junior Freedex Cycles
Freedex Cycles are three-wheeled leg-propelled cycles designed for use by children and adults with lower extremity disabilities. These trikes offer ease of entry, allowing the rider to get on and off in the same way they would get in and out of a chair without having to climb over the frame or a chain sprocket. The low center of gravity of each tricycle provides stability while riding and transferring, and the locking drum brake on the front wheel offers additional stability during transfers. Th
Sensaballs
The Sensaball is a textured ball designed for use by individuals with grasping, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities. This soft rubber ball is covered with nubs designed for a better grip and can be used for catching, throwing, stimulation, and perceptual training. DIMENSIONS: 9, 4, or 3 inches in diameter. COLOR: Red (9-inch), blue (4-inch), and yellow (3-inch).
SensaTrak
SensaTrak is designed for children who are working on improving their balance and sensory integration. The slightest movement inside the air-filled tube provides children with a variety input while trying to keep their balance. The rhythmic rocking can be a calming and soothing factor for some children; while the erratic bouncing, rotation and shaking can provide the just-right input for some kids. It is made of heavy duty vinyl.
Sense Of Science: Animals (Model 1-08990-00)
Sense of Science: Animals, model 1-08990-00 is a science tutorial program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This multisensory program helps young students with vision disabilities understand animals through tactile / visual overlays. It is the second module of a series designed to help teachers make the world of science accessible, understandable, and enjoyable, for students with vision disabilities in grades Kindergarten to 3 and for other students who may benefit f
Sense Of Science: Plants (Model 1-08980-00)
Sense of Science: Plants, model 1-08980-00, is a science tutorial program designed for use by students with low vision or learning disabilities. The program includes a large print guidebook with activities to teach basic plant concepts; colorful, raised-line overlays for use with a light box (not included), showing a bean seed cross-section, flowers, leaves, trees, etc.; and two trays designed to fit under a light box ledge to provide a secure working area for the overlays. Activities can be per
Sensi-Ball Switch (Models 643 & 643-S)
The Sensi-Ball Switch is a squeeze switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical and upper extremity disabilities. The surface of this squeezable ball switch is covered with bumps to create a somatosensory experience and encourage the user to activate the switch. Model 643 is a switch only and activates a connected toy or device when the ball is squeezed. Model 643-S activates music, lights, and vibrations when the ball is squeezed. POWER: Uses six double-A batteries(not included).
Sensor Switch Kit (Model 1066)
The Sensor Switch Kit, model 1066, is a motion detection switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and physical disabilities. This switch can be used to operate one or two devices and allows the sensors to be placed where the user has the most control. The sensitivity of the switch can be adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of movement required for switch activation. A light and audible tone provide feedback when a switch closure is made. This switch operates in momenta
Sensory Brush
The Sensory Brush is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with cognitive and neurological disabilities. Designed for use in pressure brushing programs, this two-sided unit has a sponge on one side and a non-scratching brush on the other for sensory input.
Sensory Brush Ii
The Sensory Brush II is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with cognitive and neurological disabilities. Designed for use in pressure brushing programs, this brush, also known as the corn brush, is firmer than the Sensory Brush (see separate entry) for sensory input. OPTIONS: A wooden brush holder is available.
Sensory Cylinder Set (Model 1-03670-00)
The Sensory Cylinder Set, model 1-03670-00, is a perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This activity develops skills in tactual, color, and weight discrimination, as well as manipulation skills and number and language concepts. The set contains six cylinders, two each of three different weights. The ends of the cylinders have six different textures and four different colors. No two matches of weight, color, or texture can be made simultaneous
Sensory Gelli Play
Sensory Gelli Play is designed for children 3 and over with sensory processing disorders, autism or cognitive delays. Gelli Play can be used in a bow, sink, or bucket. It can be used to hide items in it and encourage children to find them. Gelli Play is a powder that holds 400 times its own weight in water and creates a sensory wonderland for children to explore. This exercise promotes sensory acceptance, as well as concentration and fine motor skills.
Sensory Kit (Model 3125)
The Sensory Kit, model 3125, is a set of sensory integration activities designed for use with individuals with cognitive, emotional, or neurological disabilities. This set of 10 different products are intended to promote self calming, balance, and increased body awareness (proprioception) for users with a variety of sensory needs. The set includes a tubular vibrator, an animal massager, a somatosensory tube with vibration, a skin massager, a vibrating pillow, a therapy hairbrush, an animal duck
Sensory Mirror
Sensory Mirror is a free-standing, full-length sensory mirror designed to provide visual feedback for children learning about body awareness and position in space. The legs of the mirror are different shapes that contain tactile and visual stimulation. The mirror can be tilted and it can be used during sensory therapy sessions.
Sensory Motor Busy Box (Model 7905)
The Sensory Motor Busy Box, model 7905, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with speech, communication, or severe physical disabilities. This therapeutic busy box has a tactile switch made of soft felt material. When the user activates it, glitter flies around the dome. The T-handle helps increase grip. The further the handle is pushed, the more LEDs light up. Music plays when the handle is moved all the way forward. When the mouth shape is pressed, pre-recorded messages play sequ
Sensory Quilt
The Sensory Quilt is a sensory integration activity designed to provide sensory stimulation for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or cognitive or emotional disabilities. These handcrafted quilts feature a variety of fabrics, textures, colors, and shapes. DIMENSIONS(LxW): 36 x 48 inches.
Sensory Sox
The Sensory Sox is a pressure garment designed for use by children with sensory integration, emotional, or neurological disabilities. The garment is designed to provide calming and organizing input, aid in developing motor planning, and promote body awareness in children and adults. Made of stretchy Lycra fabric with Velcro closures, this garment is also helpful for tactile deep pressure seekers, and for those who are tactilely defensive. SIZES: Small (for ages 3 to 5 years), medium (for ages 6
Sensory Stimulation Kit (Model 1-08610-00), Auditory Kit (Model 1-08640-00), Tactual-Kinesthetic Kit (Model 1-08630-00), Visual Kit (Model 1-08620-00), & Olfactory-Gustatory Kit (Model 1-08650-00)
The Sensory Stimulation Kit, model 1-08610-00, is a perceptual training activity designed for professionals working with children who are blind or have low vision or multiple disabilities. It comprises the Auditory Kit, model 1-08640-00; the Tactual-Kinesthetic Kit, model 1-08630-00; the Visual Kit, model 1-08620-00; and the Olfactory-Gustatory Kit, model 1-08650-00. The kits contain sensory materials designed to help in the development of basic sensory processes in young children, particularly
Sensory Touch Board
The Sensory Touch Board is a sensory integration activity designed for use by individuals with neurological or visual disabilities. The set includes eight strongly textured circular pieces that match the inlaid circles on the activity's lightweight board. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11 x 12.5 inches.
Sensory Ultraviolet Playmat
Sensory Ultraviolet Playmat is a sensory product that emits a bright glowing effect when used with a UV light. Even under everyday white light, the colors dazzle as children play and run their hands along the ridges. Woven from flexible PVC, these smooth rainbow-colored play mats stimulate the visual senses. Available in four different sizes, the mats also feature bound edges and are strong enough to withstand the most rough-and-tumble play.
Senswitcher
SENSwitcher is a control switch training program designed for use with young children with severe disabilities. Designed to be a progressive teaching and assessment tool, the program offers 132 animated activities which can be accessed using a wide range of input devices. The activities focus on cause and effect, switch building, timed activation, targeting, and row scanning skills. The program includes 18 pages of teacher's notes, assessment records, developmental skills progresion models, and
Sentence Key & Picture Sentence Key
Sentence Key and Picture Sentence Key are language tutorial programs and reading tutorial programs designed to teach language structure for children with autism and other disorders. The main objective of the programs is to teach a student how to make a phrase saying "who is doing what". As pictures are selected to make the phrase, the computer speaks in a clear digitized speech. When the sentence is completed, the entire sentence is spoken and an animated picture appears depicting the sentence.
Sentence Tracking (Model Brw3)
Sentence Tracking, model BRW3, is a braille training programs designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This courseware package is designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry) and contains worksheets that provide practice scanning lines of fully contracted Braille with the goal of improving reading speed and word recognition. The learner must differentiate real words from groups of letters that do not spell words. The package conta
Sequence it!
Sequence it! is an educational iPhone app designed to help children with autism understand processes based on a sequence of events. It breaks down multi-step activities into separate steps and requires the child to arrange the steps in the correct order. Sequence it! is a customizable tool that allows the parent, teacher, or therapist to build sequences that are personally suited to the child’s needs. With this app, the parent/teacher can: Select the content that is suitable for and relevant to
Sequences
Sequences is an academic tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive and perceptual disabilities. This program offers a variety of activities whose steps can be arranged in increasing or decreasing. Among the activities depicted in the 30 sequences are building a snowman, blowing up a balloon, erasing a blackboard, and painting a picture. As the sequences are pieced together, children are rewarded with cheers. This text-free program features colorful graphics, audio, and fun a
Sequential Scanner (Models 1380, 1380-8, 1390, 1390-8, 1397, 1397-8, & 1385)
The Sequential Scanner is a scanning communicator designed to introduce scanning and teach elementary scanning skills for individuals with physical, communication, or cognitive disaibilities. Each scanner has several large compartments with lights that are lit in sequence each time an external switch is activated. Objects, words, pictures, etc. (not included) can be placed in the compartments, creating numerous training, learning, and communication possibilities as objects are placed in or remov
Serpent (Model 9116)
The Serpent, model 9116, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy serpent provides a lot of tentacle action and interesting sounds once the user activates the capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 4.5 x 10.5 x 11.5 inches. COLOR: Blue
Sesame Street Elmo's Talking Alphabet
Sesame Street Elmo's Talking Alphabet is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive or vision disabilities. This toy features a schoolhouse-shaped board with chunky letters of the alphabet. When a letter is pressed, Big Bird names the letter and Elmo says a word beginning with that letter. When the "let's find" button is pressed, Elmo asks the child to find letters. The Elmo and Big Bird characters are prominently displayed alongside the letters.
Sesame Street Sign Language ABC With Linda Bove
Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove is a sign language training book designed for use by children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language.In this 32-page softcover book, the popular Sesame Street actress teaches children to sign using Muppet scenes depicting a letter of the alphabet and words beginning with that letter.
Sesame Street Talking Numbers
Sesame Street Talking Numbers is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive or vision disabilities. This farmed-theme toy features Big Bird who helps children learn their numbers. This early-learning toy offers three levels of play according to ability: Number identification, let's find the number, and counting. The accompanying animal sounds enhance the learning experience.
Sewing Machine (Model 350)
The Sewing Machine, model 350, is a switch activated toy that looks like a real sewing machine. This action toy makes sewing machine sounds and has a needle that moves up and down making stitches on the fabric. Any Toys for Special Children capability switch (see separate entries) can be used to activate this toy. COLORS: Pink base with pink and white sewing machine parts.
Shakers
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PURPOSE: To allow children with cognitive and motor impairments participate in manipulative activities, involving rhythm and dance movements
Shape 'n Color Coaster Shape And Color Sorter
The Shape 'N Color Coaster Shape and Color Sorter is a training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed for use by young children with fine motor, cognitive, perceptual, or neurological disabilities. This set includes a wooden board with five irregularly-shaped posts and five different shapes in five colors shapes for sorting onto the pegs by shape or color. The set can also be used to replicate patterns on the included pattern cards.
Shape And Color Sorter
The Shape and Color Sorter is a training system for matching/sorting/assembly designed for use by young children with fine motor, cognitive, perceptual, or neurological disabilities. This set includes a board with five large pegs and 25 crepe shapes for sorting onto the pegs by shape or color.
Shape Form Board
The Shape Form Board is a form board designed for use by individuals with fine motor and perceptual motor disabilities. This set includes four large wooden pieces (a triangle, a circle, a square, and a rectangle) that fit in the corresponding shape spaces on the board. COLOR: The board is natural wood and each piece is a different color.
Shape Match Puzzle
The Size Match Puzzle is a tactile puzzle designed to encourage problem solving while teaching matching and sorting for individuals who have physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The colorful puzzle is also visually stimulating for individuals with low vision. Four basic shapes and variations of each add up to this puzzle's 12 challenging shapes. Children are introduced to shapes and learn matching and organizational skill development.
Shape Sorter Tote-Along Ball
The Shape Sorter Tote-Along Ball is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children from six months to three years of age with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. This three-dimensional plastic ball is equipped with a carrying handle and has cut-out shapes on the top section which correspond to the shapes of the included plastic blocks. Children match the shapes to the cut-outs and place them inside. The blocks can be removed from the ball through a large hole in the top. The t
Shape Sorting Presents
Shape Sorting Presents is a set of shape sorting activities and flashcards designed for children grades Pre-K and up in any early elementary classroom setting to engage in visual learning. Builds shape recognition, vocabulary, and early math skills. Contains 6 boxes with 90 cards and each box is a different shape.
Shape Switch (Models 940 & 950)
The Shape Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, cognitive, fine motor, or neurological disabilities. This switch has an impression in the top to accept a specific shape; when the correct shape is placed in the impression, an attached toy or appliance is activated. The sets include the switch and the corresponding shape(s) with a handle on each shape. Model 940 has two shapes and model 950 has three shapes.
Shape Switch/music Box (Model 900, 910 & 920)
The Shape Switch/Music Box (models 900, 910, and 920) are puzzle switches designed to enhance visual-motor tasks for individuals who have cognitive, sensory or physical disabilities. The puzzles introduce basic cognitive concepts, improve fine motor skills and develop order and sequencing skills which are important building blocks for logical thinking and organization. They also teach individuals to distinguish colors, shapes, and sizes. Each can work as a stand-alone device or as an external sw
Shape Talker (Model 367)
Shape Talker, model 367, is a direct selection communicator and toy designed for use by children with communication disabilities. This shape-recognition toy plays three recorded messages that can be re-recorded as needed. Dropping a three-dimensions shape (circle, triangle, square) through the corresponding hole activates a message. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (DxH): 8 x 8 inches.
Shape Up 'n Sign
Shape Up 'N Sign is a combination exercise and sign language videotape designed for children who are deaf. Both verbal and signed directions are used to lead song-signing with aerobic movements. This 30-minute tape can also be used to reinforce sign langage acquisition for hearing children.
Shape-Size Learning Center
The Shape-Size Learning Center is a wood puzzle designed for use by children with cognitive or neurological disabilities. The puzzle has a wood board that accepts knobbed wooden pieces in three rows: the top row has five circles in five sizes in descending order from large to small; the middle row has five squares; and, the bottom row has triangles. The knobs on each piece requirea finger-thumb grasp.
Shaped Foam Wedge.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Foam wedge with side supports for older children with severe physical disabilities. Describes construction of a foam wedge with side supports made from foam mattress, covered in waterproof material (vinyl or terylene) with a terrycloth removable cover. Includes drawings, possible uses and comments. Does not provide instructions for the covers. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Sewing. Assembly. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents
Shapeland Solar Effect Wheels
The Shapeland Solar Effect Wheels are projectors designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to project images of shapes throughout the room putting the user in an engaging and varied shape display.
Shapes & Colors Set
The Shapes & Colors Set is a training system for matching / sorting / assembly designed for use with individuals with fine motor and cognitive disabilities. This set includes 100 shapes in 10 colors, 10 sticker sheets, and two abacus stands, all packed in a sturdy plastic storage box. Each of the plastic shapes has a center hole for use on the abacus stands. The kit can be used for manipulation practice, sorting and matching, counting activities, and more.
Shapes - Lite
Shapes – Lite is a perceptual training and pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child to recognize different shapes such as triangle, square, circle, and rectangle. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each with separate "Learn" and "Play" parts. In the "Learn" part,
Shapes And Numbers Thematic Activity Module (Models 2842-7 & 2834-5)
The Shapes and Numbers Thematic Activity Module is a math skills and language training system using a circus theme to develop early skills for students at the Kindergarten and first grade levels, beginning with whole numbers and progressing through the characteristics of four basic shapes. Circus performers are used to teach counting, identification and comparison. The system utilizes a magnetized display board and metallic-backed visuals to illustrate concepts and encourage interactive learning
Shapes Puzzle Communicator
The Shapes Puzzle Communicator is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication or speech disabilities. Record messages for the puzzle on the multi-level communicator puzzle base. Designed to be easy to record and to change subjects, the device enables the user to either place or take the puzzle piece to play the message. The communicator base has five levels and a level announcer for each level. Total recording time is 300 seconds. The separate levels can be us
Sherpa Tilt-In-Space Mobility Base
The Sherpa Tilt-in-Space Mobility System is a child's tilt-in-space wheelchair base designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (HxLxW): 25.5 inches with backrest folded down x 19 inches without footrests (29.5 inches with footrests) x seat width + 7 inches. The powder-coated aluminum frame has a 50-degree tilt range. A built-in scale enables replication of the exact angle of tilt. Other features include height-adjustable
Shimmering Dome (Model 9220)
The Shimmering Dome, model 9220, is a switch operated toy designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Designed to increase visual and color recognition, the device features multi-colored light patterns mounted within a black dome-shaped frame. The user can activate the dome with the toy's on/off switch and listen to music while watching a colorful light show. The Shimmering Dome has a volume control, adjustable vibration and an external jack for a capabi
Shirt Front And Tie Biball
The Shirt Front and Tie is a bib designed for use by children and adults with eating, swallowing, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. These reversible bibs have a soft French terry front and a lightweight backing coated in 100 percent rip-stop nylon. These bibs are silk screened with a men's necktie. Machine washable and dryable, the bib has Velcro closure and comes with a carrying and storage bag. DIMENSIONS (WxL): 17 x 33 inches. COLOR: White. GUARANTEE: 100 percent satisfaction
Shoebox Tasks
Shoebox Activities are a training system for sorting / matching / assembly designed to prepare children wit autism and mental retardation to learn basic vocational skills. Suitable for children functioning at the 12 to 22 month age level, the set includes 16 precision tasks intended for supervises use in home, clinic, or classroom settings. All 198 pieces are made of durable plastic or wood and have non-toxic, washable finishes. The set comprises all materials for the 16 tasks and instructions.
Shooting Stars (Models 2000 & 2001)
Shooting Stars is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Pushing the large textured oval on the base of the unit sends stars shooting through space. Model 2000 also features music and vibration and model 2001 has music, vibration, and lights. This adapted toy can also be operated using a single switch (not included). POWER: Both models use one nine-volt and four C batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 13.75 x 15.5 x 9.5 inches.
Shoulder Stabilizers
The Shoulder Stabilizers are stainless steel shoulder supports designed for positioning and controlling the upper extremity shoulder girdle, and dealing with trunk flexion or rotation problems. The adjustable hardware (included) allows height, forward/backward, and lateral adjustment. The supports are padded with closed cell foam and upholstered with neoprene-backed nylon terry cloth. SIZE: Adult (model ASRA) and pediatric (model ASRP). COLOR: Black upholstery.
Show Me - Lite
Show Me – Lite is a perceptual training and reading and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child to recognize and name living and non-living objects in an interactive way. The app includes pictures and animations from the following categories: animals, birds, flowers, fruits, musical, instrumen
Show Me Colors - Autism Series
Show Me Colors – Autism Series is a perceptual training and reading and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Android device to teach a child to learn to recognize the oral and written word for various colors. The app includes five basic colors: red, green, blue, yellow and orange. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sect
Show Me Math
The Show Me Math Set is a math tutorial program designed for use with individuals with learning disabilities. This Touch Screen (see separate entry) compatible software program uses lively, animated characters to demonstrate math problems. The software includes an assessment module and an instructional model. The instructional mode generates random problems which appear on the screen. Users can select the answer by using the keyboard, clicking on a number, or by choosing the "Show Me!" option. I
Show Me Math Intellikeys Bundle
The Show Me Math Intellikeys Bundle is a math tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes both Show Me Math software programs (see separate entry) from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/ Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlay that works with both Show Me Addition & Subtraction and Show Me Multiplication & Division. The program includes a "Show Me!" option
Show Me Numbers - Autism Series
Show Me Numbers – Autism Series is a perceptual training program and math tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Android device to teach a child to recognize numbers. In the app's training section, selected numbers are shown, one by one, with an audio prompt stating the number and the number written in text. In the playing section, four numbers are dis
Show Me Spelling Intellikeys Bundle
Show Me Spelling Intellikeys Bundle is a spelling tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the Show Me Spelling software from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/ Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. The program enables students to learn to spell up to 500 words independently. Custom spelling lists can be created or one of the pre-selected lists may be used.
Shower Commode Chairs (Models 190, 200, & 300)
Shower Commode Chairs are chair and shower commodes with casters for older children and adults. The units feature furniture-grade PVC tubular frames to provide support without sharp edges, wide wheel bases for stability, vinyl coated polyester mesh back upholstery with side-release buckles for removal, and four 3-inch zinc-plated casters with rubber wheels. Standard top mounted brakes are found on two of the casters; the deluxe models have four top mounted brakes. These chairs may be suitable fo
Shower Rail
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To enable a child with balance disabilities to steady him/herself in the shower. Designed to be completely removable and to provide balance assistance only, this grab bar is made of PVC pipe attached to commercial strength suction cups of the type used by glaziers to carry large panes of glass. PVC pipe uprights are fitted into the handgrips of the suction cups and joined to the horizontal bar with PVC joints. DIMENSIONS: The pipe is 31 millimeters in diameter. The grab
Shower Shield
Plastic protector to keep cast and bandages dry during bathing or showering. Polyurethane. Adjustable gripper strip to seal opening. User applied and reusable. Youth or adult sizes for full leg or arm, lower leg or arm.
Siberian Husky (Model 8049)
The Siberian Husky, model 8049, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities. When a connected capability switch (not included) is activated, this plush dog walks, barks, and wags its tail. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 4 x 10 x 10 inches. COLOR: Grey and white.
Side Lyer Toy (Model 352)
The Side Lyer Toy, model 352, is a toy designed to encourage children with motor disabilities to reach out while lying on their sides. This toy is anchored by a long tab slipped under a side lying positioner (not included) and when it is touched, it lights up and vibrates.. The unit also features five ball chains in slots to provide additional stimulation.
Side Stepper (Models 7770 & 7771)
Four footed walking aid with a frame or pyramid design. Bilevel handgrips. Push button adjustable height. Folds to 2 3/4 inches flat. Rubber safety tips weight 3 1/2 pounds. Adult height adjusts 32 to 36 inches. Youth height adjusts 28 to 32 inches.
Sign And ABCs
Sign and ABCs is a videotape sign language training program designed for use with children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. The letters of the alphabet are displayed in print, signed in American Sign Language (ASL), and spoken. Creative skits illustrate words beginning with each letter and songs supplement learning. This video runs 50 minutes.
Sign It!
Sign It! is a sign language training game designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. Designed for one to six players, the game teaches sign languages and includes a board, a die, cards, and a copy of "Signing Illustrated" by Mickey Flodin.
Sign Smith Illustrated Dictionary
The Sign Smith Illustrated Dictionary is a signing dictionary program designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program is ASL, SE and fingerspell enabled. Every word in the dictionary is represented by a picture, used in a sentence, and signed by an animated SigningAvatar character. Users can choose from among several characters. If a word has more than one meaning, the user picks which sense of the word is intended. The dictionary includes the 500 signs most commonly
Sign Smith Reading Power
Sign Smith Reading Power is a reading tutorial and vocabulary enhancement program designed for use by students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features animated SigningAvatar characters who use American Sign Language (ASL) to help students read and understand written English. The software includes story-telling, interactive ôconversation,ö and tools to build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension (recognizing the main idea, sequence, and details). The program also includes teacher support ma
Sign Smith Studio
Sign Smith Studio is a software and lesson authoring tool designed to create digital media for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program allows educators, instructional system designers, and software designers to add animated SigningAvatar characters to web page, CD-ROM, DVD, and kiosk content in order to communicate through sign language. Signed English translations are generated automatically by the program, and authors who know American Sign Language (ASL) can create con
Sign, Sing And Play! Kit
The Sign, Sing, and Play Kit, by Monta Briant, is a sign language training program with flash cards designed for teaching sign language to babies. This kit includes an 80-page book, a set of flash cards for signing and games, and the Songs for Little Hands CD, with signing melodies and activities. The object of the program is to make signing fun by using signs in playful and engaging ways that get the attention of a baby. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 7.7 x 5.5 x 2.5 inches.
Sign-Me-A-Story
Sign-Me-A-Story, model 1984, is a 30-minute sign language training videotape designed for use with children. In this 30-minute tape, Linda Bove of Sesame Street teaches some basic signs and she and two other actors perform "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" in sign language accompanied by music and narration. The tape is signed in American Sign Language and closed captioned.
Sign/word Flash Cards
Sign/Word Flash Cards are sign language training cards designed to teach functional signed English vocabulary for those who have or those who work with individuals who have hearing disabilities. Over 500 cards provide a basic functional Signed English vocabulary in an easy-to-learn format. Each sign/word was carefully chosed from the Popper Word List (previously known as the Dolch Sight Vocabulary List) and key words from the Signed English Starter. The set also includes the American Manual alph
Signing For Kids
Signing for Kids is a sign language training book designed for use with children who are deaf or who desire to learn American Sign Language. This illustrated 142-page softcover book includes more than 580 signs for basic vocabulary in areas of special interest to children, including pets and animals; family, friends, and people; and thoughts and feelings. Also included are number signs, the manual alphabet, and quizzes and puzzles.
Signing Is Fun
Signing is Fun is a sign language training book designed for use with grade school children who are deaf or who desire to learn signing. This 95-page softcover book begins with the manual alphabet and proceeds through common objects and verbs. The top half of each page illustrates the signs, while the bottom half depicts cartoon characters using signed objects.
Signing/swallowing Dog Puppet
The Signing/Swallowing Dog Puppet is designed to encourage children to begin learning Sign Language. The puppet is a plush dog with long, floppy ears; an endearing face; and four legs. The user puts his or her hands through the front legs to sign. If a child gives the correct name for a sign, he/she can feed the dog the corresponding number, letter, or small object and the dog swallows it; if the guess is incorrect, he spits it out. DIMENSIONS: 20 inches.
Signs - Lite
Signs – Lite is an independent living, personal skills and safety awareness tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to receptively recognize environmental signs such as "Stop," "Turn off Tap," "Exit," and "Phone." Each "Learn & Play" section includes a "Learn" part, in which a pict
Signs Of Our Times
Signs Of Our Times is an independent living skills tutorial workbook designed to teach children with developmental delays how to read vital messages in everday signs. The workbook is designed in a cartoon format to make it fun and easy for children to learn basic street signs and their meanings. They will learn the importance of observing street signs and practicing other good safety habits. The package includes 15 workbooks and 15 sheets of full color Sign Stickers.
Silly Sandwich
Silly Sandwich is a pre-reading tutorial program, a language skills tutorial program, and a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for 1 to 4 users, age 18 months and up. Children build a sandwich by selecting from pictures on a PowerPad (see separate entry) or IntelliKeys overlay. At Level Ia, the child selects any of six items; at Level Ib, the child locates the item specified. At Level IIa, user selects any of 12 items; at Level IIb, the user selects the item specified. COMPATIBILITY: For
Silver Lead Easy Grip Brushes
The Silver Lead Easy Grip Brushes are paint brushes with easy grasp brushes designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. These brushes have natural hog bristles and thick plastic handles with a ball-shaped end and plastic ferrules. DIMENSIONS: The handles are six inches long and the bristles are 0.75 inches long. COLOR: The handles are red, yellow, blue, and green. The bristles are natural.
Silver Lead Mop Brushes
Silver Leas Mop Brushes are paint brushes with easy grasp hadles designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. Similar in appearance to shaving brushes, thes brushes have urn-shaped wooden handles and natural hog bristles. COLOR: The handles come in six colors.
Simon Sounds It Out
Simon Sounds It Out is a phonics-based reading and language tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and other cognitive disabilities. The program features an on-screen tutor and uses words and pictures to provide contextual cues. By concentrating on letter sounds and word families, students learn the decoding skills needed for reading. The program uses repetition to teach ponemic awareness, enables students to work at their own pace with individualized lessons, and reinforce
Simon Spells
Simon Spells is a spelling tutorial program designed for use by children in first through third grade with learning and other cognitive disabilities. The program features a choice of Simon or Susan as an on-screen tutor to guide students through individualized lessons at their own pace. The tutor provides positive written and verbal feedback to aid in the learning process. The tutor presents words phomemically and in the context of a sentence to aid in comprehension. Lessons are time and tracked
Simple Battery Light.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: This light toy may be hooked up with any simple switch. Lights are especially reinforcing to some children and can be very useful in training the visually impaired. The simple battery light gives basic instructions that can be expanded for many uses. Device is constructed of a small plastic food container or box large enough to hold a 6 volt dry cell battery, clear plastic pill bottle with snap lid, 6 volt light bulb and socket; 6 volt dry cell, rosin
Simple Kitchen Switch
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Touch switch enables child to activate tape player, toy or other device by pushing against or batting at the egg whipper or metal can. A simple kitchen switch is constructed by suspending an egg whipper in the center of a soup or other metal can that has had both ends removed. Thread a 6 inch piece of conductor wire through the handle of the egg whipper and solder in place. Attach a subminiature plug to the other end of the wire. Suspend the egg whippe
Simple Symbol Stories
Simple Symbols Stories is a story reading program designed for use with children with communication disabilities. This program contains 20 stories cleverly read by a variety of people. The stories are written in short rhyming sentences and include humorous illustrations. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers.
Simply Beautiful Biballs
Simply Beautiful BibAlls are bibs designed for use by children and adults with eating, swallowing, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. These reversible bibs have a soft French terry front and a lightweight backing coated in 100 percent rip-stop nylon. These bibs are silk screened with "Simply Beautiful" and a butterfly. Machine washable and dryable, the bib has Velcro closure and comes with a carrying and storage bag. DIMENSIONS (WxL): 17 x 33 inches. COLOR: Lime, lavender, dark pi
Simply Cooking
Simply Cooking is a cookbook designed simple cooking instructions for individuals who may have limited or no reading skills. The easy-to-use cooking guide with 45 recipes is divided into steps that are simply described and fully illustrated. The recipes are arranged from simple to more complex dishes, and a suggested menu list outlines the preparation and cooking times of each item. Preparation symbols and utensil lists are included and each recipe begins with an illustrated ingredients list. Th
Simply Science All 8 Units
Simply Science All 8 Units is a science, academic, language, reading and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from kindergarten through eighth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program allows teachers help students learn general education science curriculum with complex and abstract science vocabulary explained clearly and written in concrete terms. The bundle comes with eight complete units and each unit contains five chapters. The program's ready-to-use scien
Sing 'n Giggle Pooh, Sing 'n Giggle Tigger, & Sing 'n Giggle Piglet
Sing 'N Giggle Pooh, Sing 'N Giggle Tigger, and Sing 'N Giggle Piglet (each sold separately) are touch activated stuffed animals designed for use by children with low vision or neurological disabilities. Each toy features soft, thick oatmeal-textured fabric for tactile feedback and squeezing their stomachs causes each to sing a song unique to that character; tickling the stomachs during the song causes the animals to giggle. Based on the Winnie the Pooh books by A. A. Milne, these characters fea
Sing Along Cassette Player (Model 5)
The Sing-Along Cassette Player, model 5, is a switch operated cassette player / recorder designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This player/recorder has a microphone that allows young vocalists to be amplified as they sing along with songs as they are played. It can be used with or without a switch, but for continuous play, a latch/timer switch is required. POWER: Uses 4 C batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 9.75 x 1.5 x 10 inches.
Singing Cat (Model 3905)
The Singing Cat, model 3005, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or mobility disabilities. Holding a guitar, this plush cat shakes and plays music when an attached switch is activated (not included). POWER: Uses three double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 10 inches.
Singing Pizza Elmo (Model 3942)
Singing Pizza Elmo, model 3942, is a switch- operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Activate a connected capability switch (required but not included) and Elmo sways from side to side as he sings a song about a pizza. During the song, the pizza itself comes to life with animated singing. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 11 x 12 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: Bright red with red and white checkerboard vest.
Singing Sunrise Busy Box (Model 504)
The Singing Sunrise Busy Box, model 504, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. The toy also teaches cause and effect. This toy offers a variety of tactile experiences, songs, multi-colored blinking lights, sounds, and vibration. Animal sounds include an owl hooting, a woodpecker pecking, geese honking, and birds singing. Music includes friendly upbeat songs about the planet we live on. Volume is adjustable. POWER: Uses 8 double-A batt
Single & Double Flexion Extension Pulley System (Models 1901 & 1902)
The Flexion Extension Pulley System, model 1901 and 1902, is a sensory integration device designed to strengthen trunk muscles for individuals with physical disabilities. The pulley allows a back and forth movement to provide stimulation anf can be used with other equipment to encourage dynamic movement patterns. The Pulley System comes with adjustable soft webbed loop handles in single or double style. The double pulley requires two ceiling points. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Single Button Youth Folding Walker
The Single Button Youth Folding Walker is a folding adjustable walker designed for use by children with walking disabilities. The single-button release can be depressed for folding with the palm or the side of a hand. This walker folds flat for compact storage. OPTIONS: Walker wheel and glide accessories are available. DIMENSION (HxDxW): 25.25 x 22 x 26 inches. The height adjusts from 25.25 to 32.25 inches in 1-inch increments. WEIGHT: 5 pounds 12 ounces.
Single Message Communicator (Model 1414)
The Single Message Communicator, model 1414, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. The unit plays one 20-second message when the plate is pressed. The message can be re-recorded as needed. The unit includes a picture holder. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 5 x 6 x 1.5 inches. COLOR: Blue base with yhellow plate.
Single Stand In Table (Model 6101)
Stand in table designed to assist children in maintaining standing position while giving them a table top area for work or play activities. Height is adjustable. Leg divider is provided which can be attached to standing platform to encourage abduction. Wood construction. Has a wide base to prevent tipping. Table top is stain proof and easily cleaned. Box size: 12 inches by 14 inches for large size. Small box size is 10 by 12 inches. Table top size for both models is 24 by 24 inches by 34 inches
Single-Tread Slippers
The Single-Tread Slippers is designed for users with arthritis or who use wheelchairs. The slippers are made with terrycloth on the inside to absorb perspiration and provide added patient comfort. Additionally, they are color coded for easy size identification.
Sip And Puff Switch (Model 960, 960-8)
The Sip and Puff Switch, model 960, is a pneumatic switch designed to beused by sipping or puffing for individuals with severe physical disabilities. It consists of a white base and two separate tubes. The switch will activate a toy or other device by either sipping or puffing through the appropriate tube.
Sip And Puff Switch - Double Closure (Model 970)
The Sip and Puff Double Closure Switch, model 970, is a pneumatic switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This switch is used to activate two toys or devices with a single switch. Sipping on the tube activates one device, while puffing on the same tube activates a second. The switch is mounted on a gooseneck with a 3-way mounting clamp. OPTIONS: Set of 6 anti-contamination filters (977); package of 20 straws (960-S). DIMENSIONS: Gooseneck i
Sit And Ride
The Sit and Ride is an ambulation pattern trainer designed for use with children with developmental delays and adults with mobility disabilities. This device permits practice while seated of such ambulatory patterns as smooth reciprocal leg movements, heel strikes, and coordinated knee fexion and extension. The unit has a lightweight plastic base equipped with casters suitable for use on hard floors and most carpeting. A height-adjustable sling seat is suspended between the two arms of the base,
Sit and Support Ring
Help babies and infants learn to sit up by themselves. Colorful ring provides comfort and support allowing little ones to feel independent and develop muscles for sitting. Sturdy foam core is covered with soft leather polyurethane. Phthalate-free. For use on floor only.
Sit and Support Ring
Sit and Support Ring Bright is a 6-inch semi-circle ring designed for use by individuals with limited postural control as a result of developmental delays or neurological impairments. It is designed to provide comfort and support for little ones to feel independent. The ring is made of polyurethane foam covered in reinforced, phthalate-free vinyl to create a comfy and stimulating environment. It is made for floor use only.
Sit N Spin (Model 1150)
The Sit-N-Spin, model 1150, is a spinning board designed to provide child-directed rotational vestibular stimulation. The child rotates him\herself by using both hands to turn the center wheel. It is made of molded plastic and is recommended for children ages 1-1/2 to 5-1/2 years old. DIMENSIONS: Base is 17 inches in diameter. CAPACITY: Up to 60 pounds. GUARANTEE: One full year from date of purchase.
Sit Tight
The Sit Tight is a weighted pad designed for use with children and adults with physical or neurological disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and autism. It is designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and postural stability during sitting activities and serves as a self-regulation tool in the classroom or at home. The Sit Tight is made with 100% cotton corduroy and filled with a non-toxic and hypoallergenic PET pellet material that is BPA and phthalate free. SIZES: S, M and L. DIMENSION
Sitfit
The Sitfit is a balance training device designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, and balance disabilities. This PVC vinyl cushion is inflatable by mouth and offers active sitting and offers range of motion and sensory input. This cushion can be used for seated or standing balance practice or for work on tilting reactions. The surface is smooth and has the feel of a therapy ball, promoting upright posture and assists in strengthening back muscles. DIMENSION: 13 inches in diam
Sitter Pants
The Sitter Pants are men's, women's, and children's jeans designed for wear by children and adults with mobility or lower extremity disabilities, spinal cord injury, and others who use wheelchairs. These pants are available made of brushed bull denim, stretch denim, stonewashed denim, stretch twill, sweatshirt fleece or knit. The Sitter Pants have no belt loops and feature a deeper seat for seated posture comfort, a lower front, and an elastic waist that opens fully to the seam with Velcro squa
Six Level Communicator (Model 2392)
The Six level Communicator is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. This unit features six levels of recording capacity, with eight, five-second messages per level for a total of 48 messages. Each level may be delegated to a particular theme (food, clothing, etc.) or a level can be dedicated to combining frequently used words to create phrases. To identify the messages, picture cards (not included) are placed behind the overlay
Six Level Communicator (Models 2391, 2391-M, & 2391-B)
The Six Level Communicator, models 2391, 2391-M, and 2391-B, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. This unit features six levels of recording capacity, with eight, five-second messages per level for a total of 48 messages. To identify the messages, picture cards (not included) are placed behind the switchplate for the appropriate square. To activate the desired message, the user presses the corresponding picture. To selct a di
Six Piece Modular Positioning Set
The Six Piece Modular Positioning Set consists of foam positioning blocks designed to create individualized occupational and physical therapy treatment programs for persons with varying disabilities. The design accommodates numerous positions within the developmental sequence. The pieces are vinyl-covered, and therefore waterproof and cleanable with soap and water. The set consists of interchangeable rectangles, squares, and triangles (wedges). All sets come with four straps included. SIZES: Thr
Six Position Activity Centre With Am / Fm Radio
The Six Position Activity Centre with AM/FM Radio is a sensory busy box designed for somatosensory stimulation for individuals with physical or sensory disabilities. The stations include a bright yellow plate that vibrates when touched, an AM/FM radio activated by a Vertical Wobble Switch (see also separate entry), a buzzing wooden roller switch, an air cushion music box, alternating red and yellow lights activated by turning a green disk, and a removable fan activated by a sensitive pull ball.
Size Match Puzzle
The Size Match Puzzle is a tactile puzzle designed to encourage problem solving while teaching matching and sorting for individuals who have physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The colorful puzzle is also visually stimulating for individuals with low vision. It has triangles, squares, circles and rectangles in small, medium and large sizes. Children are introduced to shapes and learn matching and organizational skill development.
Skin Massager (Model 3123)
The Skin Massager, model 3123, is a sensory integration activity designed for use with individuals with severe neurological or physical disabilities. This device is a soft brush with adjustable vibration and a tactile shaped handle for easy gripping. The included screwdriver is used to adjust the amount of vibration to help desensitize the user. POWER: Uses one double-A battery.
DIMENSIONS (LxWxD): 4.5 x 3 x 2 inches.
Skippi & Skippi Plus
The Skippi and Skippi Plus are child's powered wheelchairs designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury. Adjustable and designed to grow with the child, it has multiple configuration options, and it was design to have a low profile and be compact and maneuverable. FRAME (WxL): 22.4 x 27.6 (without leg rests) or 33.5 (with leg rests) inches. It has a turning radius of 21.7 inches, and the ground clearance is 66 m
Skoooch
The Skoooch is a leg-propelled three wheel cycle designed for use by children ages three through six years with lower extremity disabilities. This cycle combines the movement of cycling with the propulsion of a skateboard, enabling use by children unable to perforn the rotational motion of pedaling. This cycle has a single front wheel, handle bars, and hand brakes similar to those found on a standard bicycle. Rather than sitting, the user stands with one foot on each of two skateboard-style plat
Skuut‚Ñ¢ Balance Bike
The Skuut™ Balance Bike is designed for children with autism, neurological and mobility disabilities. It provides the opportunity for children to learn to balance before trying to ride a standard two wheel bike. There are no pedals or training wheels to promote a false sense of learned balance. The Skuut Balance Bike let’s children propel themselves along at their own pace and comfort level. Standard features include a standard steering wheel and two pneumatic rubber tires. SIZES: One size. DIME
Skwish
The Skwish is an educational toy designed to develop hand-eye coordination for children six months and older. Featuring colorful, ringing bells and sliding, clicking beads, it offers children a chance to use their emerging manipulative skills. This coordination toy is made from solid birch and coated with chip-proof, non-toxic enamel. DIMENSIONS: 6 inches in diameter. COLOR: Multi-color.
Slant Board
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Slant board serves as adjustable bookholder for use on tables or wheelchair trays. Plywood slant board measuring 23 inches wide by 18 inches high is hinged to a frame. Board includes a sliding ledge used to hold the book in place. Includes photographs and detailed diagrams and measurements. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. TITLE: How to Build Special Furniture and Equipment for Handicapped Children REF: Springfield, Illinois: Charles C Thomas: p 80-83 NAR
Slant Board (Model 3200)
The Slant Board, model 3200, is a writing board designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. This raised, wedge-shaped surface assists with handwriting training by encouraging proper wrist positioning and better functional postural position. The unit is equipped with a large clip to secure paper (paper not included) and a chain with a clip to hold the pencil (pencil not included). An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) with a suggested activities list is included.
Sleek Seat.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Positioning seat to hold a child's legs in a flexed position, bring the shoulders into protraction and allow the hands to come together midline. Chair made from a large cardboard or PVC tube cut into the shape of a chair with edges padded with foam tubing, and a hole cut out of the area behind the head. The seat is a velcro-attached cotton sling, adjustable in depth, suspended in the tube. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. Sewing. Assembly.
Sleep 'n Sync Programs
Sleep 'n Sync is designed for children with autism, cognitive and intellectual disabilities who help them over functional problems of flexibility, handling frustration or anger, learning what to do to help prevent being bullied and many more… while sound asleep. Sleep ’n Sync helps children achieve their goals fast through a technique that uses principles of neuroplasticity, positive suggestions, hypnotherapy and research on the sleep process. These lessons are incorporated into an audio that i
Sleepsafe, The
The SleepSafe is a bed designed for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The head and footboards extend below the mattress, eliminating the gaps between the head/foot board or side rails and mattress, thus reducing the chance of entrapment. The full- length side locking safety rails are made of wood and have clear windows for ease in viewing. The safety rails swing down and are removable. The bed includes the foundation (bunkie board or box spring); premium pressure-redu
Sleepsafeii Plus, The
The SleepSafeII Plus is a bed designed for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The headboard and footboard extend below the mattress, eliminating the gaps between the head/foot board or side rails and mattress, thus reducing the chance of entrapment. The Plus model provides remote-controlled articulation (raising and lowering of head and foot). The full-length side locking safety rails are made of wood and have clear windows for ease in viewing. The full-length rails s
Sleepsafeii, The
The SleepSafeII is a bed designed for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The head/foot boards extend below the mattress, eliminating the gaps between the head/foot board or side rails and mattress, thus reducing the chance of entrapment. The full-length side locking safety rails are made of wood and have clear windows for ease in viewing. The safety rails swing down and are removable. The bed includes the foundation (bunkie board or boxspring); premium pressure-reducing
Sleepsafeplus, The
The SleepSafePlus is a bed designed for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The head/foot boards extend below the mattress, eliminating the gaps between the head/foot board or side rails and mattress, thus reducing the chance of entrapment. The full-length side locking safety rails are made of wood and have clear windows for ease in viewing. The safety rails swing down and are removable. This bed provides remote-controlled articulation (raising and lowering of head and f
Sleepsafer Plus, The
The SleepSafePlus is a bed designed for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The head/foot boards extend below the mattress, eliminating the gaps between the head/foot board or side rails and mattress, thus reducing the chance of entrapment. The full-length side locking safety rails are made of wood and have clear windows for ease in viewing. The safety rails swing down and are removable. This bed provides remote-controlled articulation (raising and lowering of head and f
Sleepsafer, The
The SleepSafer is a bed designed for active children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The head and footboards extend below the mattress, eliminating the gaps between the head/foot board or side rails and mattress, thus reducing the chance of entrapment. The full-length side locking safety rails are made of wood and have clear windows for ease in viewing. The safety rails swing down and are removable. The bed includes a foundation (bunkie board or boxspring); premium pressure-
Sleepsonic Speaker Pillow For Kids
The Sleepsonic Speaker Pillow for Kids is an innovative pillow speaker designed to play music to help your child fall asleep. It is ideal for children with sensory processing disorders or who benefit from music while trying to transition to sleep.The Sleepsonic Speaker Pillow uses lightweight speakerphone technology, which emits a relaxing, high quality sound to the user through tiny loudspeakers located within the pillow. The stereo speaker pillow easily connects to most mp3 players and is powe
Sleepy Time Headrest
The Sleepy Time Headrest is a head and neck support designed for use by for children with neurological or physical disabilities sitting in car seats. Covered with cotton fabric, this support has a polyester fill that cradles the child's head and neck in all directions, without confining head movement. The Sleepy Time Headrest can be used in car seats, booster seats with backs, infant carriers, strollers, infant swings, wheelchairs, and feeder chairs. SIZES: Infant (for children up to 25 pound
Slide Projector Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Kodak Carousel projectors have a remote control switch that can be modified for use with severely disabled persons. Switch can be activated be a cheek, chin, or other body part to change pictures on a screen that is positioned within visual range. Device is made from Kodak Carousel projector with remote control switch, round lid from a plastic food container 4 to 5 inches in diameter and a sturdy piece of string. COMMENTS: This projector is not battery
Slide Toy And Plate Switch (Model 1670)
The Slide Toy and Plate Switch, model 1670, is a switch operated toy and touch switch set designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. This set includes one of an assortment of slide toys (Penguin Roller Coaster, Jungle Friends, Circus Seals, [see separate entries], or others) adapted for switch use and a Plate Switch. DIMENSIONS: The Plate Switch is 5 x 8 inches.
Slim Foam Grip
The Slim Foam Grip is a pencil holder designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. This soft grip is slightly enlarged at one end to provide tactile cues for finger positioning.
Slimtown
SlimTown is an academic tutorial program designed to enhance problem solving skills for individuals with a developmental or physical disability. This program allows students to build and manage a small town and influence the lives of the people who live in SlimTown. Students create their towns by placing streets, bike paths and buildings, and adding their own animated kids and adults. As the town grows, it uses up water and trees and produces garbage, giving students an easy way to understand an
Sling Bath Seat
Stainless steel frame, hinged with ratchets to allow back to be reclined. Telescoping tubes to allow seat adjustment. Foam tubing slips over frame to pad hard surfaces. Polyester mesh fabric held in place with velcro straps forms seat and back upholstery. Sizes: Small, 11 inches wide, for children from one to three years; Large, 14 inches wide, for children from three to ten years.
Sling Gurney With Three Position Elevating Headrest (Models 920 & 920-P)
The Sling Gurney With Three Position Elevating Headrest is a shower stretcher designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. The stretcher has a frame made of PVC plastic with safety rails. SIZES: Adult (model 920) or pediatric (model 920-P). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The adult model is 33.5 (with safety rails down) or 43 (with safety rails up) x 79 x 28 inches. The pediatric model is 60 inches long. CAPACITY: 300 pounds.
Slouch Couch
Slouch Couch is designed for young children who have difficulty independently sitting upright as a result of low muscle tone, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome or traumatic brain injury. It is designed to keep their head and upper body at a higher level than their legs. This allows parents and caregivers to supervise and maintain eye contact with the child. If additional support is needed, there is a harness that can be used to secure the child in place. The curved shape allows youngsters to re
Slow-Motion Ball (Model T5590)
The Slow-Motion Ball is an inflatable ball designed for use by individuals with visual, neurological, or gross motor disabilities. This medium-weight play ball floats through the air, enabling greater visual tracking and catching success. This pin-inflatable, high-quality ball features a glossy, no-slip surface and nay be used for throwing, catching, hitting, or kicking. DIMENSIONS: 14 inches in diameter.
Small 5-Strap Rehab Wedge
The Small 5-Strap Rehab Wedge is a foam positioning wedge with strapsdesigned for use with individuals with neurological or physical disabilities. This wedge has five straps positioned from the top of the wedge to the bottom in equal intervals to ensure proper positioning. Individuals can be positioned either prone or supine. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 16 x 60 x 27 inches.
Small Bright Plate Switch
The Small Bright Plate Switch is a touch switch designed to activate toys and appliances for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This switch features a bright plate on a dark base to assist users with visual disabilities. The switch activates with slight pressure on the plate and the sensitivity can be adjusted using the screws on the face plate. The switch can be used with any switch-adapted toy or appliance with a 1/8th-inch jack. DIMENSIONS: 3 x 5 inches. COLOR: Bright yellow plate
Small Clock Communicator (Model 1230, 1230-8)
Small Clock Communicator, models 1230 and 1230-8, is a scanning communication training aid with a dial face for children with phsical, cognitive and/or speech disabilities. The user causes a pointer to rotate by activating a single switch. When the desired position is reached, the user releases the switch, stopping the pointer. Any desired symbols may be placed on the Communicator's face. The speed of the pointer movement is adjustable. Suction cups on the base provide secure mounting to a bedsi
Small Donut (Model T3070) & Large Donut (Model T3080)
The Small Donut, model T3070, and the Large Donut, model T3080, are large foam shapes designed for use with individuals with neurological or motor disabilities. Made of high-compression, high-density urethane foam covered in 18-ounce vinyl-coated nylon, these donut include handles and may be used for balance, crawling, and obstacle course activities. DIMENSIONS: Model T3070 is 15 x 52 inches and model 3080 is 18 x 52 inches. WEIGHT: Model T3070 weighs 30 pounds and model T3080 weighs 40 pounds.
Small Fry Rigid Wheelchair
The Small Fry Wheelchair is a manual child's wheelchair designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Lightweight rigid frame with a fixed front end and push handles. Fixed anti-tips are also standard and flip-up anti-tips are available at no extra charge. The frame accommodates growth and is available in a choice of frame widths from 10 to 18 inches wide in one inch increments. Frame depths are available from 4 to 13 inches. The frame is available in magenta, red, gloss black
Small Knob Food Puzzle
The Small Knob Food Puzzle is a wooden puzzle designed for use by children with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. The puzzle depicts 12 familiar food items that can be removed from and replaced in the appropriate cutout using the small knob in the center of each piece. This puzzle requires use of the pincer grasp, providing fine motor training. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 9 x 12 inches.
Small L300 Foot Drop System
The Small Ness L300 Foot Drop system is a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system designed for use by children affected by foot drop as a result of upper motor neuron injuries, mobility can be a daily struggle and result in difficulty in enjoying many childhood activities.
Small Pvc E-Tran
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with communication disabilities to communicate. To make this device, using a hack saw or PVC cutting tool, cut the 52 inches of PVC tubing into one 16-inch segment, two 14-inch segments and four two-inch segments. Insert each 14-inch segment of PVC tubing into a PVC tee connector. Insert the other end of each 14-inch segment into a PVC elbow. Join the two 14-inch segments using the 16-inch segment by inserting each end of the 16-inch seg
Small Scissors With Rounded Tips (Model Sw5204)
The Small Scissors with Rounded Tips, model SW5204, are self-opening scissors designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities, grasping or upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. Usable with the right or left hand, these lightweight scissors have precision-made stainless steel blades that can be adjusted to cut in any position with a simple squeezing motion using a whole hand grip. The spring band connecting the handles opens the blades when pressure is released. After prolonged
Small Spiny Balls
The Small Spiny Balls are textured balls designed for use with individuals with cognitive, neurological, or sensory disabilities. These tiny balls are covered with soft spines and offer a pleasant tactile sensation for the hand and can be used for squeezing, grabbing, throwing, or hiding. DIMENSIONS: 1.5 inches in diameter.
Small Talk (Model 4201)
The Small Talk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. Pushing the round plate activates a pre-recorded. The device offers 20 seconds of recording time and it is also equipped with a switch jack to enable a connected device to be activated with the message. POWER: Uses four triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 4 x 5 x 3 inches. The activation area is 2.5 inches. COLOR: Black base with a choice of a red, blue, green, yellow, o
Small Tops
The Small Tops are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities. These plastic tops create colorful designs while spinning. DIMENSIONS: 1.5 inch in diameter. COLOR: Assorted.
Small Wooden Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide seating to encourage development of trunk control for children with balance or lower extremity disabilities or other physical disabilities. Made of plywood, these chairs have a low back and armrests and enable children to sit with their feet flat on the floor. The chairs are well-braced for added strength. TITLE: Happy Seating. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 27, Number 3, October 2007: p. 9-12. PAGES: 5. (including cover).
Small, Medium, And Large Circles, Set I (Model 1-08590-00)
The Small, Medium, and Large Circles, Set I, model 1-08590-00, is a form board and perceptual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This activity introduces the concept of fine size discrimination. It consists of a frame containing three recessed nests for holding three wooden circles of various sizes. Printed instructions are included. COLOR: The frame is white and circles are yellow, orange, and red.
Small, Medium, And Large Circles, Set Ii (Model 1-08600-00)
The Small, Medium, and Large Circles, Set II, model 1-08600-00, is a pegboard, form board, and perceptual training activity designed for children who are blind or have low vision. This activity facilitates perception of three dimensions while strengthening manipulative, matching, and discrimination skills. It has a base with three pegs for sorting three sets of four circles with holes in their centers for fitting over the pegs. The three sets differ in circle diameter, and as circle diameter inc
Smar T
The Smar T is a bodysuit designed for wear by children and adults with severe physical disabilities. It is made of 65 percent cotton, 35 percent polyester interlock knit that stretches 4 inches in width and 1.5 inches in length and returns. This one-piece suit is available with a tank top or with short sleeves, and it has crotch snaps. OPTIONS: Long sleeves; no crotch snaps; no top opening; G-tube slot. SIZES: Available for torso lengths 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 or 38 inches. COLOR: Black, whi
Smart Alex
Smart Alex is a behavior training program designed for use by children with autism and other cognitive disabilities. The program offers eight different levels with a variety of exercises pertaining to expressing emotions. At the first level, users simply click on the eyes and mouth of Smart Alex to change facial expressions. Other levels enable users to use Mayer-Johnson symbols and rebus symbols to select the emotion Alex is to express. At a higher level, keyboard users can hold a simple conver
Smart Kids Social Skills Games
Smart Kids Social Skills Games are six different board games designed to help children with autism learn and prepare for a variety of socially challenging or confusing social situations. To play, each player has to roll the die, move that many number of spaces on the board, read the social challenge question printed on that spot, and then answer the question or use the spinner. Instead of write or wrong answers, players must work together to solve each social challenge question. This format enco
Smart Start Paper
Simply Smart Writing Paper is designed for use with children with eye hand and fine motor disabilities. This paper features bold graphics and color-coded lines to aid in recognition of lines and spaces. This high-quality paper erases easily and comes in packages of 100 sheets. The paper is available in grade one writing paper, grade one and two writing paper or grade one story paper (one-half page writing paper and one-half page for drawing), or grade one and two story paper. COLOR: Blue top lin
Smart Table
The SMART Table interactive learning center is a touch screen and educational aid designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, fine motor or developmental disabilities. This multitouch, multiuser system is designed to encourage collaboration, consensus building and problem solving. The SMART Table is large touch screen mounted on a cabinet so it lays flat horizontally at a height that makes it easily viewed and used by children. It is intended to provide students with a gathering place
Smartclick
SmartClick is a mouse emulator program designed to enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to perform mouse button functions. This utility program enables users who can utilize a pointing device but not click buttons, or who can click only one button or switch, to perform mouse button functions. The program utilizes a dwell principle to enable users to select the desired mouse function (e.g., double click, drag, etc.) from a floating toolbar that is accessible within any program. Th
Smartknit Kids Seamless Socks
SmartKnit Kids Seamless Socks are designed for young children who are sensitive to touch or textures as a result of sensory processing disorders or diabetes. The special no-heel design allows children to wear their socks as they grow. The socks are made out of Corespun and Lycra yarns. This material combination result in a form-fitting design that “hug” little feet and help eliminate wrinkling and bunching. The non-binding Halo Top prevents slippage down the leg. The Seamless Socks are made out
Smirthwaite Classic Mobi-Walker
The Smirthwaite Classic Mobi-Walker is designed for use by older children and adults with walking or balance disabilities or who cannot bear weight. The walker features a swinging-arm opening for transfer from a sitting to standing position. The fully-adjustable saddle pad clips to the frame for added security. Both the upper and lower frame height adjust. SIZES: Size 1 (for children ages 8 to 14 years old)or size 2 (for individuals 15 years old through adult). DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): Size 1 is 38 t
Snakes And Ladders (Model G146)
Snakes and Ladders, model G146, is a tactile board game for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game of chance is appropriate for the whole family. It includes brightly colored tactile board and pieces.
Snakey
Snakey is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor or neurological disabilities. This plush toy and puppet consists of seven detachable segments, with each segment joined by a different fastener that is color-coded to aid in the recognition of how the fasteners join. This toy provides a creative method of learning to manipulate buttons, snaps, clips, zippers, plastic buckles, and Velcro. The head is a hand puppet to encourage imaginative play. DIMENSIONS: Fi
Snapdragon
The SnapDragon is a powered elevating wheelchair designed for indoor or outdoor use by children as young as one year old with mobility or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Modular powerbase in a choice of six standard colors. The chair disassembles for transport. CONTROLS: Programmable joystick. SEAT: The seat features an elastometric suspension and is custom-made to fit every individual. SEAT ELEVATOR: The powered seat elevator adjusts the height of the seat from the floor
Snoozy's Waterproof Sheet Protector
Snoozy's Waterproof Sheet Protector is a bed underpad designed to protect mattresses, bedding, and linens on twin beds from incontinence. The four-layer quilted pad is designed to be placed over the bottom sheet and replaced with a fresh one in the event of incontinence. The pads are machine washable and dryable and they may be bleached. They are also designed to be folded for ease in transport. DIMENSIONS: 34 x 35 inches. COLOR: Available in a choice of two cartoon prints depicting the adventur
Snug Seat Mustang Gait Trainer
The Mustang is an anterior/posterior gait trainer designed to provide positioning and support for children with neurological and motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida while they learn the skills of stepping/walking.
The Mustang provides excellent upper body support and adjustable angle positioning for forward tilt in the anterior (front) configuration and full upright support in the posterior (rear) configuration. A variety of positioning accessories are available for childr
Snug Support Wedge Positioner
The Snug Support Wedge Positioner is a wege seat designed to support infants up to 30 inches long at a 30-degree angle. The angle is conducive to relaxation, feeding, stimulation, and to alleviate gastroesophageal reflux. The seat is covered in polymer-coated fabric for ease in cleaning and includes a hook-and-loop fastening waist and crotch belt and three adjustable bumpers for support. COLOR: Multi-colored clown print.
Snuggle Wraps
Snuggle Wraps are pediatric elbow restraints designed for use with infants and children who have had craniofacial surgeries such as cleft lip and palate repair or burns, who have IV or feeding tubes, or are at risk for self-injury. These immobilizers prevent the child from bending the arm to reach surgical or tube sites or stitches or to scratch the face. Made of Veltex fabric, these wraps are designed to be lightweight and cool, and taper from the upper arm to the wrist, preventing them from s
Social Sequences Set 1 And Set 2
Social Sequences, Set 1 and Set 2 are a language training system designed for use with children with cognitive or communication disabilities. These sets (sold individually) contain high-quality photographic image sequences on 48 write-on, wipe-off cards, reusable sentence strips, a special pencil, and instructor's notes. Set 1, Everyday Activities, includes 16 three-card sequences of activities in the home. Set 2, School-Based Activities, includes 12 four-card sequences with activities which mak
Social Skill Builder I & Ii
Social Skill Builder I and II are board games designed for use by children and adults with autism or cognitive disabilities. These two board games teach social, interpersonal, safety, and problem-solving skills. Game I is designed primarily for children ages 6 to 13. It utilizes GO DO cards to help children practice initiating social interactions, greetings, and conversation skills. The WHAT IF cards help children learn problem-solving techniques for common situations, and the MIRROR cards help
Social Skills For Adults With Severe Retardation
Social Skills for Adults With Severe Retardation is a behavior training program designed to measure and teach socially appropriate behavior for individuals with severe retardation. This unique inventory and training program provides the techniques necessary for teaching appropriate social behavior. The program contains evaluation tools, record keeping forms, and detailed training objectives and techniques to teach ten key social skills. Skills taught include: demonstrating appropriate physical i
Soffball
Soffballs are a balance training device designed for use with individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. These inflatable balls may be sat upon, bounced, caught, etc. Similar to Gymnastic Balls (see separate entry), these balls provide a softer surface that is warm to the touch and a slower motion. DIMENSIONS: Available in 40, 60, and 80 centimeters in diameter. COLOR: Yellow, orange, and green.
Sofshoes (Models 230, 231, 232, 233, 234 & 235)
Sofshoes, models 230, 231, 232, 233, 234 and 235, are booties designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. They are made from lightweight sweatshirt fleece and can be either ankle high or above the ankle. SIZES: Child medium (foot length 6 inches); child large (7 inches); adult small (8 inches); adult medium (9 inches); adult large (10 inches); or adult extra large (11 inches). COLOR: Navy, gray or black (other colors available in certain sizes). WARRANTY: Re
Soft / Writing Drawing Grips
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping or fine motor disabilities to hold pens, pencils, crayons, or paint brushes. To make these grips, take a 35-millimeter film canisters and cut an "x" in the bottom. The size of the "x" should correspond to the diameter of the writing or drawing implement. Slide the writing or drawing tool through the "x" to create a large gripping surface. The user can hold the tool in a tripod grasp, modified tripod grasp or in a palmar gras
Soft Bumps Balls (Models T5736, T5747, & T5768)
The Soft Bumps Balls are textured balls designed for use with individuals with upper extremity and neurological disabilities. These lightweight, high-bounce PVC foam balls have a gentle, no-slip surface covered in raised bumps which aid in catching and holding. These balls valvw inflate. DIMENSIONS: Model T5736 is 4.5 inches in diameter, model T5747 is 8 inches in diameter, and model T5768 is 11.75 inches in diameter.
Soft Light Up Truck
The Soft Light Up Truck is a touch activated stuffed animal designed visually stimulate and enhance fine motor training for children with low vision. Squeezing the soft Tonka truck results in lighting up his nose and projecting stars and moons on to the walls. POWER: Requires two "AA" batteries, included.
Soft Net Climber (Model 1260)
The Soft Net Climber, model 1260, is a climbing rope ladder designed for working on motor planning skills for individuals with a physical disability. Extra padding in the webbing makes it softer on feet and easier to grab. It is sturdy, durable and washable and can be hung in any configuration such as vertical wall climber, a two sided tent or a fishing net. It can be used by clients of all ages and sizes. The net comes with two mat straps for securing it to most floor mats, and two "quick clips
Soft Plastic Grips
The Soft Plastic Grips are pencil holders designed for use by individuals with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. Available in two sizes and in a choice of round or triangular shapes, these grips can be used with standard pens or pencils or with the larger primary pencils. SIZES: Large or small. DIMENSIONS: The large models are 3/8-inch in diameter and the small model is .25-inch in diameter.
Soft Pressure Brush
The Soft Pressure Brush is a sensory integration activity designed for use with individuals with neurological, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. Designed to make thepeutic brushing process more pleasant, this brush has a soft, durable raised handle that molds to the hand, providing an improved gripping surface that reduces gouging and nicking. The large handle size also facilitates positioning of the brush for correct pressure. Worn brushes can be replaced and are held in place with hook-and
Soft Puzzle Cube
The Soft Puzzle Cube is an eye-hand coordination activity designed for use by young children with cognitive, fine motor, or neurological disabilities. This soft fabric shape sorter is printed with a shape on each face of the cube; the child matches the corresponding padded shape to the printed one. Velcro on each piece secures the piece to the cube. The machine-washable and dryable cube has an attached handle for portability.
Soft Rock & Bounce Pony
The Soft Rock & Bounce Pony is a rocking horse designed for use by children with balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. Designed for children nine months to three years of age, this rocking horse has a rubber bounce suspension, a removable and washable fabric body, and easy-grip handles. The horse's ears make a crinkle sound. This rocking horse is available with or without motion-activated songs and sound. DIMENSIONS: 27 x 20.125 x 22 inches. capacity: 42 POUNDS. WEIGHT: 9.6
Soft Seat Insert
The Soft Seat Insert is a cushioned child's toilet seat designed for use by children with balance disabilities. This seat fits inside the standard toilet seat to reduce the diameter of the opening and handles on each side aid in proper, secure positioning for children with poor seated balance.
Soft Sounds Book
The Soft Sounds Book is a touch activated toy designed to produce various sounds when touched for children with low vision. The soft picture books produce home, vehicle or farm sounds and stimulate the child's interest in books and reading. Bright colors provide visual stimulation. All books are machine washable and dryer safe. POWER: Comes with a replaceable button-cell batttery.
Soft Star Shoes, Boots, & Moccasins
Soft Star Shoes, Boots, and Moccasins are custom child's shoes and boots designed for wear by children with lower extremity disabilities. The company makes custom shoes to the purchaser's requirements, allowing them to choose size, width, color, and closure. Available styles include classic leather with one-piece leather uppers and a choice of Velcro or lace closure; playtime leather with two-piece leather uppers in a choice of one or two colors and lace, Velcro or elastic closure; leather sanda
Soft Taco
The Soft Taco is a swing designed for use by individuals with emotional, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. This sling seat extends body pressure provided by the user's own weight to help calm a stimulated person in a non-restrictive setting. The seat is made of rip-stop material with soft, cotton-like feel, and it can be removed for washing. The user gets the full therapeutic effect by lying face up or down, and slowly swinging. SIZES: Junior and Adult. DIMENSIONS: Junior size: 54 inches
Soft Wrap
SOFT WRAP is an arm positioner designed for use with children with brain injury, cerebral palsy, or other upper extremity disabilities where rehabilitation of an affected arm is required. This soft wrap is intended for use during therapy to restrain the stronger arm, causing the child to use the arm being rehabilitated. This soft, comfortable wrap fits around the entire torso and features a pocket which holds the entire arm; a wide Velcro strip secures the wrap and permits adjustability.
Soft-Touch Grip Iii
The Soft-Touch Grip III is a body powered terminal device for a prosthetic arm designed to by used by children aged 11 to adult with wrist disarticulate, below-elbow amputation, elbow disarticulate, or above-elbow amputation. The grip may be used as a complement for users of the Grip I or Grip II (see separate entries) or for amputees using myo-electric hands or split hooks who wish to have a better performing prothesis. This cable operated, voluntary closing prehensile action device is made of
Soft-Touch Sitter With Mobile Base
The Soft-Touch Sitter with Mobile Base is a floor sitter designed for use by children or adults who need positioning support. It has a soft contoured seat with an integral anti-thrust seating surface, contoured lateral and head supports, an adjustable 5-point positioning harness, and attachments straps The seat is made of seamless, latex-free, anti-microbial material that is peel- and tear-resistant, impermeable to fluids, and withstands cracking. The wood base is maple-faced plywood. The unit i
Softcup Feeder (Model 610.0018S)
The SoftCup Feeder, model 610.0018S, is an infant feeder for children with cleft palate and other feeding disabilities. Designed for use when cup feeding is recommended, this system includes an 80 mililiter plastic bottle with a silicone scoop-style feeding reservoir designed to control fluid to prevent flooding or overwhelming the baby.
Softtouch Favorites
SoftTouch Favorites is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children through teens with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This CD-ROM program offers verses and animation from a variety of age-appropriate favorite songs for those needing reinforcement for cognitive skills or for those learning to use a switch. A press and hold feature requires students to press and hold a switch for a song to play. If the switch is released, the song will pause until the switch is press
Solar Deflector Mirror
The Solar Deflector Mirror is a projector accessory designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use with their projectors. Moving mirror adds dynamism to images projected by the Solar 100 LED, Solar 250 LED and Aura projectors. Adjusts 360 degrees to project images onto walls, ceilings, floors or any other surface. Ships in 2 weeks.
Solid Color Biballs
Solid Color BibAlls are bibs designed for use by children and adults with eating, swallowing, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. These reversible bibs have a soft French terry front and a lightweight backing coated in 100 percent rip-stop nylon. Machine washable and dryable, the bib has Velcro closure and comes with a carrying and storage bag. OPTIONS: Logos or other professional embroidery. DIMENSIONS (WxL): 17 x 33 inches or 17 x 36 inches. COLOR: White, dark pink, red, aqua, l
Somatosensory Bead Chain (Model 355)
The Somatosensory Bead Chain, model 355, is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. Mounted on a sturdy plastic base with suction cups to secure it in position, this bead curtain provides sensory reinforcement as the child reaches out to cause the bead chains to move.
Somatosensory Bead Chain With Mirror (Model 356)
The Somatosensory Bead Chain with Mirror, model 356, is a sensory integration activity designed for use by children with neurological, visual and cognitive disabilities. Behind the bead chain curtain is an unbreakable mirror; when the child manipulates the beads, he or she can seehim/herself in the mirror, providing visual stimulation.
Somatosensory Massager (Models 3013 & 3013A)
The Somatosensory Massager, model 3013, is designed for use by children and adults with neurological disabilities. This ultra-compact massager is equipped with two interchangeable heads and a touch-activated switch; pressing the massager against any surface activates the device. Model 3013A is equipped for use with a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included).
Somatosensory Musical Bead Chain/switch (Model 357)
The Somatosensory Musical Bead Chain/Switch, model 357, is a cause and effect training activity, auditory stimulation activity, and contact switch designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities. This unit works as a switch or as an independent toy. Bead chains hang in front of a metal bar. Moving the beads to make contact with the bar turns on a built-in music box. The music stays on as long as the beads are making contact with the metal bar. Playing with this bead chain switch p
Somatosensory Tube (Models 3035, 3030, & 3060)
The Somatosensory Tube is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with cognitive, sensory, or neurological disabilities. Designed to help develop grasping skills, localize sound, and teach cause and effect, the units are activated by picking them up and holding them in a vertical position. Model 3030 rewards with vibration only, model 3035 rewards with lights and vibration, and model 3060 rewards with lights, vibration, and adjustable air flow.
Song Boards
Song Boards are educational toys designed to enable children with disabilities to be active participants in music. The set of professional-quality interactive song boards includes eight colorful,sturdy song boards that fold in half; materials to quickly make the boards interactive with detachable and/or moveable parts; a disk with Boardmaker (see entry) and .pdf format song overlays for each song; an audio tape of eight songs; and an instruction and suggestion booklet. The songs included are Bab
Songboard And Book Easel
The Songboard and Book Easel, model PVC-SB, is an easel and book holder designed for use by individuals with grasping, upper extremity, ormobility disabilities. This collapsible easel is lightweight and portable. The top part of the easel holds a standard songboard, which is attached to the easel with Velcro. Brackets extend from the middle section of the songboard, providing a place to display a standard-size book or 3-ring binder. In classroom use, this gives the instructor two free hands to a
Songs I Sing At Preschool
Songs I Sing at Preschool is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This CD-ROM program offers the first verse and corresponding animation of such familiar preschool songs as "Old MacDonald's Farm, " "Five Green and Speckled Frogs,"I'm Bringing Home a Baby Bumble Bee," "B-I-N-G-O," "Five Little Ducks," "Three Little Kittens," and more. The program can be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, touch screen, or Intellikeys (
Sorting Program
The Sorting Program is a training system for matching / sorting / assembly designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. This activity teaches users to group items by similarity. The set includes a five-compartment wooden sorting box, 10 category classification tiles, and 10 sorting tiles for each category. A category tile is placed at the top of each box compartment and students draw tiles from the cloth bag (included) and place them in the appropriate compartment.The category
Sound Activated Crab
The Sound Activated Crab is a sound activated toy designed for use by children three years old and older with speech, severe physical, or cognitive disabilities. Clapping hands, snapping fingers, talking, or making a noise causes this toy to vibrate and wiggle. The user can place the toy on a smooth surface, make a sound, and watch the crab move around as if crawling. After a few seconds the toy turns off and waits for a new sound to start vibrating and moving again. The toy is also equipped wit
Sound Activated Switch (Model 1051)
The Sound Activated Switch, model 1051, is a voice input control switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This ultra-sensitive switch responds to a whisper or a loud clap. The sound threshold level to which the switch will respond can be set for the user, as can the length of time the switch will stay on after the initial activation. In the latching mode, the first sound will activate a switch closure and the second will d
Sound Blocks
Sound Blocks is an eye hand coordination activitiy designed for use by children with visual, neurological, and cognitive disabilities. It features nine three-dimensional blocks in the shape of circles, squares, and rectangles. Each block emits an audible tone. Children are encouraged to heighten their sorting skills by shaking the blocks, listening to the tones, and matching like sounds. The blocks can also be sorted by color and shape. A storage tray is included. COLOR: The blocks are blue, red
Sound Puzzle Box
The Sound Puzzle Box is a puzzle with sound designed for use by children with mobility, neurological, and visual disabilities. Children practice sorting and matching skills while enhancing shape, color, and audio discrimination skills. This plastic puzzle box features a see-through cylindrical box with a three-shape sorter on the top. When any of the large pieces are dropped into or dumped out of the box through the corresponding opening on the sorter, they make squeaky noises. The plastic puzzl
Sound Smart
SoundSmart is a cognitive skills tutorial program and auditory training activity designed to improve listening skills, following directions, phonemic awareness, working memory, mental processing speed, and impulse control. It is a set of 11 entertaining, multi-level talking Bingo games organized in three modules. (1) Attention Coach - (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced). In this module, spoken instructions become increasingly complex as the player progresses through a series of alphabet games. Th
Sound Stories
Sound Stories is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. The program offers 30 different storybooks with listening and spelling activities for each letter of the alphabet, plus the diagraphs sh, ch, th, and wh. All text is clearly narrated and highlighted word-by-word to provide modeled reading. Webster the spider serves as an animated guide and each book is followed by two interactive spelling activities to help reinforce knowlege. Skill
Soundbeam (Kit A & Kit B)
Soundbeam is a music synthesizer control system designed to allow people with physical or developmental disabilities to create music on any instrument operating with MIDI without physical contact by interrupting a stream of ultrasonic pulses. The Soundbeam master or remote sensor sends out an invisible stream of ultrasonic pulses; when the beam is interrupted, echoes bounce back to the master. Soundbeam detects the interruption, measures the length of time required for the pulse to meet the inte
Sounds Abound Interactive Software (Models N62-6-Ws)
Sounds Abound Interactive Software, model N62-6-WS, is an auditory perceptual training program designed for use by children with learning disabilities. This program helps users to develop and master phonological awareness, build awareness of sound-symbol association, and make judgments about phonemes and integrate this knowledge with how words are read and spelled. This pre-reading program emphasizes ear/brain training to prepare children to complete phonological awareness tasks. The student see
Sounds Of The House - Lite
Sounds of the House – Lite is an independent living and personal skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device to teach a child to recognize the sounds of various household appliances such as a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, toaster, coffeemaker, and blender. The app starts with a training session wher
Soundtracks
Soundtracks is an auditory game designed for use with children with neurological, auditory processing, and developmental disabilities. This lotto game includes clear pictures of familiar things on four multi-pictured cards, place markers, and a well-paced cassette tape of corresponding sounds.
Southpaw Adjustable Scooter Board And Tow Strap (Model 1950)
The Adjustable Scooter Board, model 1950, is designed for working on extension patterns and bilateral motor coordination for children with a physical disability. Since the board is adjustable, it can be used by clients of all ages without encountering the problem of too much or too little support. The board is padded for extra comfort and increases in size just by simply inserting a leaf and locking into place. Included with the board is a Tow Strap which clips easily to the front of the scooter
Southpaw Bean Bag Toss (Model 1821)
The Bean Bag Toss, model 1821, is a game designed to work motor skills for individuals with a physical disability. It promotes proprioceptive skills, encourages range of motion, and improves eye-hand coordination. The client simply tosses the bean bags through the brightly colored hot air balloon holes displayed on the sky blue background. The easle which collapses for storage, has rounded corners and a rubber edge guard for safety. SIZES: Comes with large and small bean bags. DIMENSIONS: Board
Southpaw Belly Booster (Model 1955)
The Belly Booster, model 1955, is a bolster rolldesigned to work as an abdominal support for crawling activities for individuals with physical disabilities. Two adjustable side pieces act as stoppers so that the bolster will roll only as far as desired. When the sides stop the bolster from rolling forward, it automatically rolls backward. The Belly Booster can also support the users back or belly without rolling in order to build flexion patterns and trunk tone. It also acts as a T-stool where c
Southpaw Bilateral Air Game (Model 3095)
The Bilateral Air Game, model 3095, is a game designed for strengthening bilateral, visual and fine motor planning skills for individuals with physical disabilities. The kit provides a multitude of games including hockey, volleyball or tennis. The repetitive action and resistance of the bellow aids in hand strengthening when the client manuevers the ball with a number of "air blasts". The game can be used by a variety of clients with different levels of abilities and is lightweight and portable.
Southpaw Board Walk (Model 1198)
The Board Walk, model 1198, is an obstacle course designed to build motor planning skills and balance for clients with a physical disability. Create a course adapted specifically to your individual's needs using the adjustable padded dividers. The plywood dividers are padded on each side so they easy on the knees and feet for walking and crawling. Build a straight ladder, connect the pieces at right angles or make a zig-zag path. It can also be used as a mini balance beam. DIMENSIONS: Six - four
Southpaw Bounce Pad (Model 1120)
The Bounce Pad, model 1120, is a trampoline designed to provide otolithic stimulation for persons with poor motor skills. The trampoline forces the user to practice balance, timing, and motor planning. The triangular Bounce Pad has a carpeted plywood base with a padded edge for protection. DIMENSIONS: 22 inch triangle. Five inches high. CAPACITY: Working load 100 pounds. WEIGHT: 15 pounds. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Southpaw Child And Adult Sling Swings (Models 133 & 134)
The sling swing, models 133 and 124, is a suspended hammock swing designed to provide full and even support of the torso for individuals with physical disabilities. The swing is made of soft nylon knit fabric which is better tolerated by tactilely defensive clients and will not gather or bunch with the weight of the client. Supported with heavy duty vinyl for strength and durability, the swing offers responsive support, provides all support in a flexion position and offers vestibular stimualtion
Southpaw Double Trapeze Bar (Model 4003)
The Double Trapeze Bar, model 4003, is a trapeze designed to provide a variety of developmental skill-building tasks for children with a physical disability. As a trapeze it It aids in reciprocal pumping and timing, strengthens flexion development when used for pulling to sitting and challenges motor skills of clients attempting advanced motions. As a trapeze with a double bar it provides confidence as children pull themselves up to a sitting position. DIMENSIONS: Rungs are 30 inches long and 18
Southpaw Fishing Game (Model 1826)
The Fishing Game, model 1826, is designed to promote eye hand coordination and perception training for individuals with a physical disability. Made with washable hook and loop fabric, it only takes a touch of the fishing hook to catch one of the fish. The pole has an adjustable slide weight to provide full range proprioceptive feedback and is sized to fit clients' hands of all sizes. The kit comes with one fishing pole, two starfish, two seahorses, two fish, one weighted fish, extra fish fabric
Southpaw Flexion Disc (Models 1909,1910 & 1911)
The Flexion Disc, model 1909, is a sensory integration device designed to provide both vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation for individuals with physical disabilities. The individual may sit or lay curled around the disc and the control strap attached to the top or the bottom of the disc can be used to vary the motion of the disc. The disc has a carpeted base with a heavily padded edge and center post. It can be used with the adjustable Vertical Stimulation Device (VSD) (see separate entry)
Southpaw Flexion T-Bar (Models 1919, 1920 & 1921)
The Flexion T-Bar, model 1919, is a sensory integration device designed to challenge flexion patterns for persons with physical disabilities. Individuals can hold on with arms and legs while being pushed or two people can ride at the same time. The T-bar also allows clients to hang beneath and shift from side to side while it is swinging. The T-Bar is heavily padded to cushion the seat and has a control strap to control the movement. The swing can be used with the adjustable Vertical Stimulation
Southpaw Flying Trapeze (Model 1960)
The Flying Trapeze, model 1960, is a horizontal glider designed to enhance motor skills for induals with a physical disability. It is useful in developing tolerance to movement, improving flexion patterns and motor planning a new task. The system hangs from two existing ceiling points eight to twelve feet apart and does not require wall mounted suspension points. The Flying Trapeze is completely adjustable to fit the needs of the user. Alter the angle of the track to change the speed. Choose the
Southpaw Frog Swing (Model 1925)
The frog swing, model 1925, is a swing designed to provide proprioceptive stimulation and vertical movement for individuals who are gravitationally insecure and low tone. The user is supported across the stomach with a sling while the arms and legs are free to control the bouncing. The individual is in direct control of how much stimulation he receives as well as the security or insecurity of there position. The Safety Strap must be used with the Frog Swing to prevent overstretching the stimulat
Southpaw Interaction Dual Swing (Model 1630)
The Interaction Dual Swing, model 1630, is a rotational swing designed to encourage interaction and provide stimulation for individuals with a physical disability. It allows clients to practice playing with each other. The swing provides both rotational and orbital stimulation and demands postural adjustment. The Package includes two lines and spreader bar, four leg loops and one Safety Snap. OPTIONS: Also available is the Southpaw Sling Seat, model 1625, which is a six inch sling seat designed
Southpaw Ladder Wall (Model 1250)
The Ladder Wall is a climbing rope ladder designed to provide range of climbing tasks and motor planning activities for individuals with little motor control. The staggered rung design allows users to climb straight up and down, sideways or diagonally. The height can be adjusted to suit the individual. The ladder requires a two point Suspension System and comes with two mat straps, two Safety Snaps, and two "quick clips". CAPACITY: Maximum 250 pounds. DIMENSIONS: 7.5 feet high x 4 feet wide. The
Southpaw Monster Blocks, Southpaw Super Block & Southpaw Super Block Set (Models 1970, 1975 & 1976)
Monster Blocks, model 1970, are large, soft foam blocks covered with reinforced vinyl used for basic constructional tasks and scooter board obstacle courses. Also available is the Super Block and the Super Block Set. DIMENSIONS: Monster blocks are 9 x 12 x 18 inches. Super Blocks are 9 x 12 x 36 inches. WEIGHT: Monster blocks weigh 1.5 pounds. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Southpaw Moon Swing (Model 0140)
The Moon Swing, model 0140, is a rotational swing designed with a gooseneck shape to create an easy mount and dismount for indivuals who are physically challenged. There are two pillow inserts which add to the versatility of the swing. The soft, fine, bi-foam pillow insert requires more difficult flexion patterns because the consistency constantly changes. The stiff soft shape pillow insert allows the clients to stand, kneel or do more complicated riding activities. The Moon Swing can also be us
Southpaw Platform Swing And Southpaw Expanded Platform Swing Kit (Models 1800 & 1810)
The Platform Swing, model 1800, is designed to challenge balance and postural adjustment for individuals with physical disabilities. The top disc design gives the therapist the advantage of being able to grade the ammount of movement the client receives. The swing comes with a removable carpet and the edges are padded with a replaceable bumper. The Expanded Platfrom Swing Kit comes with the platform swing and an Infant Adaption Kit. The Infant Adaption Kit provides a padded "pool" for infants an
Southpaw Pony Bolster Swing And Deluxe Pony Bolster Swing (Models 1005 & 1015)
The Pony Bolster Swing, model 1005, is a smaller bolster swing designed to be used for challenging postural adjustments and balance reactions for individuals with a physical disability. It is similar to the Standard Bolster Swing (see separate entry) but is smaller and therefore is good for smaller spaces and smaller children. It is easier to hang and transport and the top control lines and crossbar make it easy to adjust. The swing comes with a built in Safety Rotational Device and five Southpa
Southpaw Single Rung Climbing Ladder (Model 1255)
The Single Rung Climbing Ladder, model 1255, is a rope ladder designed for practicing climbing, motor planning, strengthening and gravitational security activities for individuals with a physical disability. The ladder is made of poly side ropes which support the hardwood rungs. It comes with two Safety Snaps, two mat straps and two "quick clips". DIMENSIONS: Seven feet high by 18 inches wide. Special heights are available upon request. Diameter of rungs is 1-1/4 inches. CAPACITY: Working load i
Southpaw Soft Steps (Model 1429)
Soft Steps, model 1429, are therapy mats designed to allow therapists to vary the height perception for individuals who have a physical disability. Each mat is a different size and when combined creates a number of steps as desired. Each mat is easily attached to other mats with a hook and loop fastener so a variety of combinations are possible. The Soft steps can be used to develop balance and reciprocating skills for gravitationally insecure clients. The mats are made of durable bi-foam and ar
Southpaw Special Rider (Model 1982)
The Special Rider, model 1982, is a riding toy designed to provide support for positioning and smoother riding mobility for children with lower extremity and poor trunk control. The child controls the Special Rider by swinging the handle bars from side to side. It allows the physically limited child to become self propelled and engage in fun upper extremity and trunk exercise. By providing normal play activity, it helps to promote visual perceptual skills, enhance motor planning, and provide ves
Southpaw Standard & Mini Glider Bolsters (Model 1006 & 1007)
The Glider Bolster, models 1006 and 1007, is a versatile bolster swing with a platform for individuals with a physical disability. Because it has a larger platform, it can accomodate larger clients in all developmental positions. It can be used by the one or more clients or the client and therapist together. The bolster can be hung from two or four points and can be moved in smooth arcs or gently rocked. Each bolster is dual colored to identify the soft versus hard padding. The therapist can swi
Southpaw Standard And Deluxe Bolster Swing (Model 1001 & 1000)
The Standard and Deluxe Bolster Swings, models 1001 & 1000, are therapuetic suspended pieces of equipment designed to challenge postural adjustments and balance reactions for individuals who have physical disabilities. The client can be positioned on top of the bolster or hang underneath to provide a variety of progressive flexion activities. Each of the bolster swings comes complete with a built in Safety Rotational Device and five safety snaps. They are heavily padded and vinyl covered wit
Southpaw Standard Dual Swing And Super Booster Swing (Models 1600 & 1605)
The Standard Dual Swing, model 1600, is designed to provide orbital and rotational movements for individuals who have a physical disability. It can be used in the prone position to work on extension, or sitting to provide vestibular stimulation or work on motor planning skills. When sitting, the swing can be used by one or two people. The swing comes with four leg loops made of soft webbing attached to four poly lines. It fastens at the top with two Safety Snaps (see separate entry) which are in
Southpaw Standard Trapeze Bar (Models 4000 & 4001)
The Trapeze Bar, models 4000 and 4001, is designed to provide a variety of developmental skill-building tasks for individuals with physical disabilities. Can be used to grip, pull, sit or swing in order to develop reciprocal pumping and timing, or strengthen flexion development. The bar is made of solid hardwood and comes with two Safety Snaps (see separate entry). SIZES: Small, large. DIMENSIONS: Small is 25 inches long and 30 inches high. Large is 34 inches long and 39 inches high. Both are 1-
Southpaw T-Tunnel (Model 3960)
The T-Tunnel, model 3960, is a crawling tube designed to develop motor planning and spatial orientation for individuals with a physical disability. While crawling through the tunnel the client develops body schema and awareness of the body in respect to space as well as left and right discrimination. The tunnel is made of breathable fabric which is "see through" and the support wires are covered with flexible tubing to prevent scraping and bruising as the clients crawl. Spreader bars help to kee
Southpaw Tactile Activity Kit (Model 2850)
The Tactile Activity Kit, model 2850, is a tactile discrimination training kit designed for non-visual tactile activities for individuals with sensory depravation. Hand openings on either side of the activity box allow the therapist to inssert tactile objects without the client seeing. Foam shields around the hand openings prevent the client fro peeking. The set comes with 25 pair of different wooden shapes, playing cards with a colored picture on one side and a line drawing on the other and a c
Southpaw Textured Dominoes (Model 1571)
Textured Dominoes, model 1575, are designed to provide tactile stimulation for individuals who are visually disabled or sensory deprived. The dominoes are black and have "touch and feel" spots representing several textures such as courduroy, burlap and sandpaper. On the other side of the dominoes are large coored dots so that individuals with vision can enjoy them also. A set of 28 dominoes comes with a drawstring bag for storage. DIMENSIONS: Dominoes are two by four inches. GUARANTEE: One full
Southpaw Tic Tac Toe (Model 1825)
Tic-Tac-Toe, model 1825, is a bean bag game designed build proprioceptive skill, encourage range of motion and improve eye-hand coordination for individuals with a physical disability. The game is made of durable, easy to clean, heavy vinyl and comes with ten weighted bean bags. DIMENSIONS: Vinyl board is 24 x 24 inches. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Southpaw Tire Swing Kit (Model 1550)
The Tire Swing Kit, model 1550, is designed for individuals who are gravitationally insecure and prefer stable non-threatening equipment. It provides a variety of applications for use with clients standing, kneeling, sitting or lying down. The tire swing kit includes ropes, hardware and instructions. DIMENSIONS: 70 inches high. CAPACITY: Working load is 250 pounds. GUARANTEE: One full year from date of shipment.
Southpaw Tower Ladder (Model 1200)
The Tower Ladder, model 1200, is a climbing rope ladder designed to provide versatile motor planning skills for small children with physical disabilities. It offers opportunities for creative play by allowing the user to climb up or down from both the inside and outside. It is made of soft poly ropes which support the solid hardwood rungs. The ladder comes equipped with one Safety Snap, two mat straps and four "quick clips". DIMENSIONS: 7-1/2 feet high x 17 inches wide. Rungs are 1-1/4 inches in
Southpaw Twirler (Model 1149)
The Twirler, model 1149, is a rotational swing designed to provide axial and vestibular stimulation for individuals with a physical disability. It can also be used to stimulate flexion and extension patterns. The Twirler comes with a built in Safety Rotational Device which allows it to spin freely and can be used with the Vertical Stimulation Device (see separate entry) to add bounce. DIMENSIONS: Height is 36 inches. CAPACITY: Working load is 300 pounds. GUARANTEE: One full year from shippping d
Southpaw Walrus Air Mat And Seal Air Mat (Models 1325 & 1326)
The Air Mat, models 1325 and 1326, is an air flotation mattress designed to provide vestibular or proprioceptive stimulation for individuals with a physical disability. It is also good for working with postural adjustments, sensory stimulation, motor planning tasks and balance activities. DIMENSIONS: Uninflated: Walrus is six by seven feet and Seal is four by seven feet. CAPACITY: Working load is 150 pounds. COLORS: Vary. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Southpaw Wee Trapeze Bar (Model 4004)
The Wee Trapeze Bar, model 4004, is a trapeze designed to provide a variety of developmental skill-building tasks for smaller children who have a physical disability. It can be used as an overhead handle for jumping and bancing activities. Because the length of the bar is shorter than standard, it is long enough to hold on to but not cumbersome for young children. It suspends from a ceiling hook and has a "non-turning" bar. DIMENSIONS: 14 inches long, 1 inch diameter, 23 inches high. CAPACITY: W
Space Loop
The Space Loop is a hand eye coordination and visual tracking activity designed for use with children with physical, neurological, cognitive, or visual disabilities. This maze features an I-shaped wooden base with three colored wires in loops and arches anchored to it. Each wire track has three large beads that can be manipulated across and over it. The maze is large enough to allow two children to play simultaneously. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 15 x 16 x 13 inches.
Space Shuttle (Model 1436)
The Space Shuttle, model 1436, is a switched operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy spacecraft features a remote control that has been adapted with two touch switches. One switch moves the space shuttle forward; the other makes it turn up to 360 degrees. The cockpit also lights up. POWER: Shuttle requires 2 AA batteries. Remote control requires 1 9-volt battery. DIMENSION (HxLxW): 2 x 7 x 5.5 inches (shuttle); 1.5 x 7.25 x 5.25
Space Solar Effect Wheels
Space Solar Effect Wheels are designed for use by individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to project images of space and spacecraft throughout the room putting the client in an out-of-this-world experience. Ships in 2 weeks.
Space Spinners
Space Spinners is designed for use by individuals with limited upper extremity strength and coordination associated with cerebral palsy, nerve injury, and stroke. Players are required to use centrifugal force to lift and place balls in the mother ship. To be successful, players must use co-contraction and controlled movements of the upper extremity needed.
Space Station (Model 407)
The Space Station, model 407, is a switch- operated toy designed for use by children with cognitive, severe physical, or upper extremity disabilities. When a capability switch (not included) is activated this toy races up and down and around, which helps improve visual tracking skills. POWER: Uses 1 D battery. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 17 inches.
Space-A-Tron (Model 1677)
Space-A-Tron, model 1677, is a battery operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities. The slightest touch on the clear dome sets lights spinning through space while music plays. The toy can also be used as a switch to activate a connected device. POWER: Uses four C batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 8 x 7.5 inches.
Spaghetti Biball
The Spaghetti BibAll is a bib designed for use by children and adults with eating, swallowing, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. These reversible bibs have a soft French terry front and a lightweight backing coated in 100 percent rip-stop nylon. These bibs are silk screened with a fork with dangling spaghetti. Machine washable and dryable, the bib has Velcro closure and comes with a carrying and storage bag. DIMENSIONS (WxL): 17 x 33 inches. COLOR: Navy or black. GUARANTEE: 100 p
Sparkles The Clown (Model 66)
Sparkles the Clown, model 66, is a touch activated toy and sensory stimulation activity designed for use by children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. This multisensory toy can entertain a child for hours. Touch both strands of the clown's shimmering bead-chain hair simultaneously and brightly-colored sequins whirl inside his hat. Push his bright yellow ears and his big, green eyes light up. Twist his big red clown’s nose and it honks. Pull on his bright red bow tie and he vibrates
Sparkling Symphony Mirror
The Sparkling Symphony Mirror is a sensory busy box designed for use by infants and young children with vision, cognitive, or sensory disabilities. This star-shaped toy attaches to the side of the crib and features a large round mirror in the center surrounded by multi-colored lights in the pointa of the star. When the barrel at the bottom of the unit is spun, the lights begin to blink and two classical melodies and three children's songs begin to play. The music can be set for long play for new
Sparkling Symphony Stacker
The Sparkling Symphony Stacker is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by infants and young children from six to eighteen months of age with cognitive, visual, or upper extremity motor disabilities. As the child stacks the star-shaped rings over the center peg of the base, the rings light up and music plays.Music also plays when the child pushes on the smiling face at the top of the center peg.
Sparkling Symphony Xylophone
The Sparkling Symphony Xylophone is a sensory integration activity activity designed for use by infants and young children from birth to three years of age with cognitive, visual, or upper extremity motor disabilities. This two-sided toy offers sound effects and blinking lights when the keys or buttons are pressed. Pressing the tune bar at the top causes a melody to play as the lights dance. POWER: Uses three double-A batteries.
Sparky Paediatric Powerchair
The Pride Sparky is a power chair designed for use by children with limited lower extremity mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, neurological involvement or spinal cord injury. It offers both power tilt and manual recline. Rear-wheel drive ensures that the Sparky takes up as little room as possible, and its maneuverability is designed to assist an active child with getting around. The Sparky’s controller is designed for use by young children, and the rear anti-tips ensure the safety of the
Speak A Need (Model 1254)
Speak A Need, model 1254, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. Designed to be simple and fast to program and use, this five-level communicator allows the recording of five different categories of needs such as food, bathing, and health needs. Once a category is chosen, pushing the red button sequences through a list of up to 10 items within that category. For example, on the food level, the list could include coffee, milk,
Speak Easy (Model 4392)
The Speak Easy, model 4392, is a speech teaching device designed for use with children with communication disabilities. Shaped like a tubular telephone handset, this device enables children to listen to their reading rate, phrasing, and expression and to receive auditory feedback for speech therapy when they speak into it. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 6 x 1 inches.
Speak Up!
Speak Up! is a cause and effect progam designed to encourage vocalization in children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The program comes with 10 different images that grow, move, and become wider as the user makes sounds into a microphone (not included). The image changes according to the volume of the sound made by the child. Pictures can also be inserted to customize the program to user needs, including family pictures, pets, and places familiar to the user. This program is access
Special Education Manager
Special Education Manager is an individualized education plan (IEP) program designed for use by teachers of children with disabilities. This software provides the user with tools to manage the paperwork required for special education students. It features a complete tracking and reporting system for the IEP, BIP (Behavioral Intervention Plan), ITP (Individual Transition Plan), and Texas Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). The program includes more than 110 interactive forms.
Special Kreations Kneestander (Models K1, K2, & K3)
Support frame to assist kneestanding. Knee, abdominal, chest and arm pads. Adjustable angle for leaning. Adjustable angle tray, fabricated of birch plywood and hard maple, 20 by 26 inches. Includes two body support straps and leg abductor. Stain and mildew resistant pads with vinyl covers in blue or brown. Pads snap off for easy cleaning. Sizes determined by length from knee to axilla. K1 Toddlers, 12.5 to 20 inches; K2 Children, 17 to 24 inches; K3 for adults, 24 to 33 inches. Warranty availabl
Special Kreations Support Podium (Model K10Sp)
Standing frame for children measuring 30 to 36 inches from floor to mid- chest while standing. Adjustable back support, 30 to 44 inches from floor. Adjustable height tray, 30 to 36 inches. Adjustable height knee pads, 12 to 18 inches. Adjustable trunk pads, 6 to 13 inches wide. Tray 18 by 25 inches. Fabricated of birch plywood and hard maple. Stain and mildew resistant pads with vinyl covers in blue or brown. Pads snap off for easy cleaning. Warranty available. .
Special Need Feeder (Models 6000S & 6200S) & Mini-Haberman Feeder (Model 610.0093)
The Haberman Feeder is an infant feeder for children who have a cleft palate or other feeding disabilities. These systems feature specially designed nipples and valves that adjust milk flow to meet the baby's needs. The one-way valve prevents flooding or overwhelming the child with too much milk. Complete systems include a nipple, a valve, and a bottle. Model 6000S includes an 80 mililiter (ml) bottle and model 6200S includes a 150 ml bottle. The Mini-Haberman Feeder, model 610.0093, features a
Special Needs Children (Model G100)
Special Needs Children, model G100, is an educational toy designed for use by children with physical disabilities. This set of five free-standing wooden Wedgie figures are silk-screened with the images of a boy using a walker, a boy using a wheelchair and playing basketball, a girl using forearm crutches, a boy using a white cane and wearing dark glasses, and a girl using Sign Language. DIMENSIONS: Figures are 4.5 inches tall.
Special School Teachers, Pupils Hail Quadricycle.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two bicycles fastened together, to make it possible for disabled children to learn to ride. Describes a quadricycle made by fastening two standard bicycles together with three metal bars, providing a cross connection mechanism to ensure the front wheels turn in unison. Other adaptations include wider than avarage seats, the addition of rollerskate baseplates to the pedals to hold the riders feet on the pedals, and fitting the learner's side with a fixe
Special Tomato EIO Push Chair
The Special Tomato® EIO Push Chair is a lightweight, adapted stroller and a mild to moderate positioning seating system in one. It is designed for children with mobility or lower extremity disabilities in the age range of Early Intervention to Preadolescent. Made of an aluminum frame, the Special Tomato® EIO Push Chair has an adjustable seat that can recline back from 25 to 75 degrees from the upright position, and four extra-large, airless wheels (the 11-inch rear wheels are removable and the t
Special Tomato Mps Car Seat
The Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat Car Seat Version is a child's car seat designed for use by children and youth with physical disabilities. The seat has adjustable seat, head, and back cushions and offers a choice of regular or extended size seat cushions, allowing the seat width and depth to be adjusted to accommodate the child's growth. Other features include a seat shell, a latch strap and tether strap for in-vehicle use, and safety attachment straps for use outside of a vehicle.
Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (Mps)
The Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) is a youth positioning seat designed for children ages two to fourteen years old with severe physical disabilities. This chair features Hip Flex adjustment to provide seat to back angle positioning with adjustments of 15 degrees hip flexion and 15 degrees hip extension without recline. The chair adjusts to grow with the user and the cushions adjust to meet the child's positioning needs. The thigh depth extension seat cushion allows for growth. Feat
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter
The Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter is a floor sitter designed for use by chiildren with phsyical disabilities. The sitter promotes proper head, neck, and trunk alignment, and can be attached to a standard chair with attachment straps, or to the optional tilt wedge or mobile tilt wedge. It is made from a soft, latex-free material that is impermeable to fluids. OPTIONS: Tilt wedge and mobile tilt wedge. SIZES: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 25 x 12 x 12 inches (Size 1), 29 x 14 x 14 inche
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Therapy Roll
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Therapy Rolls are therapy and positioning rolls designed for use by children or adults with physical disabilities. The rolls are made from a soft, seamless, latex-free material that is impermeable to fluids, with a solid inner core (except for the 4 x 24 inch size). Each roll has a handle and can stand on end for storage. DIMENSIONS: 24 inches long with diameter of 4, 6, or 8 inches; 36 inches long with diameter of 8, 10, or 12 inches; and, 48 inches long with diameter
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Therapy Wedge
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Therapy Wedges are positioning wedges designed for use by children or adults with physical disabilities. They are made from a soft, seamless, latex-free material that is impermeable to fluids. The degree of incline ranges from 10 to 28 degrees on the 20-inch-wide wedges and 12 to 24 degrees on the 24-inch-wide wedges. The wedges have a built-in handle opening and a concave surface that allows the wedge to stand on end for storage. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 4, 6, 8, or 10 x 22
Specs Switch
The Specs Switch is a button or touch switch designed to control battery- or electrically-powered devices, appliances, or toys for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This switch three interchangeable bases for flexible mounting. Included are the flange base, the flush base, and the strap adaptable base.OPTIONS: A round mounting plate is available for AbleNet's Slim Armstrong and Universal Switch Mounting System (see separate entries). DIMENSIONS: The switch is 1-3/8 inch in diameter.
Speech Lingo
Speech Lingo is a speech training program designed for use with individuals with communication and cognitive disabilities. The program includes eight sets with cards for two sounds in each set. Each separately boxed, each set includes 12 pre-printed playing boards with realistic illustrations, 12 cards with corresponding cutout pictures, and instruction sheet with alternative uses. The program can be used as a bingo or matching game, to practice visual recognition, to create stories using the pi
Speech Therapist With Mirror (Model 9153)
The Speech Therapist with Mirror, model 9153, is a speech teaching device designed for use with individuals with speech disabilities. This talking device enables the user to visualize the formation of his/her words. It stores up to 20 seconds of speech and allows four five-second messages. Simply touch the plate switch to activate the pre-recorded message and begin training. This device can also be externally activated by plugging a capability switch (not included) into a jack on the side. POWER
Speech Therapy for Apraxia - NACD Speech Therapist
Speech Therapy for Apraxia - NACD Speech Therapist is an app for children diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. It can be used in a clinical setting or for home training by the parent. The app presents speech sounds organized into groups of sounds based on their place of articulation. There are 8 groups of sounds for a total of 19 sounds presented. The groups are presented in a developmental sequence with the first group being the earliest sounds developed by a child. Each group can be sel
Speechprompts
SpeechPrompts is a speech training program and a language tutorial program designed for use by children or adults who have communication or speech disabilities or autism and by speech and language therapists and parents working with these people. This application (or app) allows the user to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to practice rate, rhythm, stress and loudness of speech. The VoiceChart feature provides real-time feedback on loudness of speech, and it can be used in quiet or lou
Speechstream
SpeechStream is a voice option program designed for use by publishers to provide access to textbooks and other written material for students with learning disabilities. This program embeds auditory and visual resources within a publisher's content to improve retention, comprehension, and recall. Text can be read aloud continuously or by word, sentence, or paragraph, with dual color synchronous highlighting of text that is being read aloud; for example, highlighting a sentence in one color while
Speed Boat (Model 7032)
The Speed Boat, model 7032, is a remote control toy designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. This boat comes with a disc-shaped remote control which propels the boat forward, backward, left, or right. The user can press the control disc to zip the boat around the water within a range of 75 to 85 feet. POWER: Uses 5 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3.5 x 13 x 2.5 inches. Remote control disc is 5.5 inches in diameter.
Spell Me - Lite
Spell Me – Lite is a reading and spelling tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach interactively a child to spell. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each with separate "Learn" and "Play" parts. Pictures of correctly spelled words are shown one at a time on the screen in the "Learn
Spell Well
Spell Well is a spelling tutorial program designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This CD-ROM has 20 colorful game boards, each focusing on vocabulary covering different topics, such as School, Home, Food, Ocean, and the Environment. There are over 2,500 ASL (American Sign Language) sign and graphic vocabulary prompts. When the player spells enough words to reach the end of a game, the screen comes alive with animation.
Spell-A-Word
Spell-A-Word is a spelling tutorial program designed for use with children with low vision or cognitive disabilities. This program focuses on identification, spelling, and word recognition and uses an errorless learning method. The program features both drill and test modes and is designed to enable the instructor to enter lists of spelling words/phrases for drilling and testing. This program can be accessed using the standard keyboard, IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry), or a singl
Spell-A-Word For Ipad
Spell-A-Word for iPad is a spelling tutorial program designed for use with children with low vision or cognitive disabilities. This application (or app) for the Apple iPad focuses on identification, spelling, and word recognition and uses an errorless learning method. A parent or teacher can enter lists of spelling words or phrases for the learner to practice and be tested. Word lists consisting of hundreds of words, sounds and pictures are available from the manufacturer's website at no charge.
Spider In The Kitchen
Spider in the Kitchen is a language training program designed for children with learning or cognitive disabilities or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The program has three separate activities designed to help students with positional language, understanding of processes, and matching objects to suitable locations. In these activities the users find the spider hiding behind objects in the kitchen while engaging in familiar kitchen activities. Users must name familiar kitchen o
Spiderball (Model T8305)
The Spiderball, model T8305, is a textured ball designed for use with individuals with upper extremity or neurological disabilities. This rubber ball is covered with numerous long, soft rubber "spider legs" that aid in grasping and act to bring the ball to a quick halt when it is bounced, hit, kicked, or thrown. DIMENSIONS: 2.25 inches in diameter.
Spiffy
SPIFFY is a molded plastic floor sitter designed for use with children's seating systems up to 12 inches wide. A tilt-in-space feature adjusts from 0 to 25 degrees, and an ABS plastic tray attached to the unit provides a lapboard play surface. Manufacturer recommended for children up to 30 months of age, this unit also provides an alternate base to a stroller, wheelchair or highchair to allow the child to play and interact more readily with his/her peers at floor level. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 16
Spin & Go Police
The Spin & Go Police is a battery operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This toy police car features an remote with two large buttons, one green and one yellow. Pressing the green button causes the car to go forward in the direction that the policeman faces, and pressing the yellow button stops the car. POWER: The remote requires 2 AA batteries. The car requires 3 AA batteries. DIMEMSIONS (HxLxW): The car is 6.5 x 6 x 4 inches. The r
SpinAgain Stacking Toy
SpinAgain Stacking Toy is designed for children 12 months of age and up to encourage eye-hand coordination and motor skills in children with cerebral palsy, ataxia, and spinal cord and brain injuries. Users drop the vibrant discs onto the threaded corkscrew pole and spin them to settle onto the reversible base. Each disc is dual-colored. From largest to smallest, they form a dynamic rainbow.
Spinner
The Spinner is a motor planning and visual training activity designed for use with children with fine motor, sensory, neurological, and cognitive disabilities. This toy requires the user to use one hand to hold the unit and the other to gently and quickly push the bead up the unit and release it just before it reaches the top, enabling the bead to spin back down.
Spinning Communicator (Model 2043)
The Spinning Communicator, model 2043, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. The slightest touch rotates the carousel, enabling the most limited user to communicate special needs. This easy-access device can also be used in the classroom to match objects with words or pictures. Each of the 12 sectors has 18 seconds of recording time. Icons can be changed with the turn of a screw. Icons ar pictures are not included; however,
Spinning Communicator (Model W35934)
The Spinning Communicator, model W35934, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This communication device has 12 message slots on a rotating carousel, each with 18 seconds of recording time. A light touch turns the carousel. The doughnut-shaped icon holders (included) can be changed with the turn of a screw to create a variety of activities. POWER: Uses 4 triple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The icon opening
Spinning Light Show (Model 145)
The Spinning Light Show, model 145, is a switch-operated toy designed for use with children with severe physical, cognitive, or sensory integration disabilities. When a connected capability switch (not included) is activated, this dome displays a multi-colored array of lights. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 6.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches.
Spinning Sound Effects Carousel (Models 427)
The Spinning Sound Effects Carousel, model 427, is an educational toy designed for use by children with communication or cognitive disabilities. The spinning unit features pre-recorded sound effects that are played when the child presses one of the 12 sides of the toy. The bottom tier has six switch plates with picture frames attached with Velcro. The top tier has an additional six switches with picture frames. The sound effects include a motorcycle, police car, race car, truck, jets, birds, lig
Spinning Symphony
Spinning Symphony is a musically based toy designed for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. It is designed to engage users in active exploration, which helps to increase auditory development and listening skills. Press any of the bright colored instrument switches to hear six different Mozart compositions. At the touch of the switch, the user can add or subtract any of five different instruments (harp, French horn, piano, flute, and violin) from the composition.
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Spinning Wheel Switch (Model 2044)
The Spinning Wheel Switch, model 2044, is a momentary switch designed for use by children with upper extremity and neurological disabilities. When the wheel is spun, the large red lens in the center lights up, music plays, and the unit vibrates. When a toy or appliance is connected, the unit acts as an on/off switch.
Splatter
Splatter is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with cognitive, developmental, and visual disabilities. Accessible by mouse, touch screen, or switch, this program uses colors and sounds to develop cause and effect and color recognition skills. By clicking anywhere on the screen, users stamp or splatter images and each image makes a playful sound when splattered. Options allow the color name to be spoken for auditory reinforcement. A variety of images and colors can b
Split Donut
The Split Donut is a large foam shape designed for use with individuals with neurological or motor disabilities. Made of firm foam covered in vinyl fabric, the two halves of this donut may be used separately or connected with the attached hook-and-loop fasteners for balance, crawling, and obstacle course activities. DIMENSIONS: 18 x 52 inches. WARRANTY: 7-year warranty.
Spoke Guards
Spoke Guards are decorative spoke protectors designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. These guards cover the spokes on rear wheelchair wheels and are offered in a variety of designs in eight categories: Animals, children's designs, groovin' designs, flower power, black-and-white, space, sports, and miscellaneous. Designs include dolphins, tigers, crayons, elf and snail, roses, flower and butterfly, geometric designs, black-and-white checkerboard, black-and-white yin and yang, space s
Sponge Painting Handles
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping or fine motor disabilities to participate in a sponge painting activity. To make these handles for cut-out sponges to provide a more secure grasp for painting, use a plastic dish scrubber as a knobbed handle. Cut the curled nylon scrubbing surface off the scrubber handle, and hot-glue the cut-out sponge piece on the scrubber base. If the user cannot grasp a knobbed handle, use a grill scrubbing tool or a floor scrubbing tool
Sport-Pac
Sport-Pac is a cold reusable cold pack designed for use in therapeutic or home settings. This cold pack looks like a soccer ball and offers 30 minutes of cold therapy when stored in a freezer.
Sportime Ballchairs
The Sportime Ballchairs are inflatable balls designed to improve posture by promoting normal vertical alignment through co-contraction of the muscles along the spine and pelvic girdle for young children. They also allow for rhythmic bouncing, helping to develop the user's equilibrium responses. These therapeutic balls, in the long run, are designed to lower the incidence of lower back problems and develop good posture habits. The inflated balls feature minature, inflated leg supports designed to
Sportime Floorplans
Sportime Floorplans is a sensory integration activity designed to develop a foundation for balance skills (coordination, control and motor planning) for individuals with neurological disabilities. In this system, the user is able to learn important cognitive principles such as the concept of weight-shifting and various balance positions. The floorplan utilizes a direct cue system consisting of color coded hand and foot prints. It offers the user a series of 24 balance challenges divided into fou
Sportime Giant Slo-Mo Balls
The Sportime Giant Slo-Mo Balls are inflatable balls designed for use by children and chair users. When partially inflated, they are designed to provide security and stability; when fully infalted, they are designed to offer a challenge to the user's balance. For chair users, the ball can be used for group games. They are made of tactile material. DIMENSIONS: The ball is available in five sizes according to its diameter: 21.5 inches - 25.5 inches - 29.5 inches - 33.5 inches - 37.5 inches. COLORS
Sportime Inflatable Ballpits
The Sportime Inflatable Ballpit is a pediatric sensory integration activity designed to provide sensory stimulation and to encourage visual tracking skills and body movement for young children. The inflatable pit can be designed circular or oblong in shape and be filled with water or left dry, depending on the users' needs. This product comes with a full transport cover and one storage bag per 250 balls. OPTIONS: There is a choice of either a 1,000 balls or 1,500. DIMENSIONS: (Diameter x Height)
Sportime Slo-Mo Balls
Sportime Slo-Mo Balls are pediatric inflatable balls designed to develop visual tracking skills for persons with cognitive or physical disabilities. These lightweight balls are constructed to move slowly through the air. They are also designed to bounce when semi-inflated to allow for multiple user grasping capabilities. OPTIONS: Can order ball with special plug and elastic rubber band. DIMENSIONS: The balls are available in two sizes, inflating from 7.5 to 10 inches in diameter or 13 to 17.5 in
Sportsplay Picnic Work Table (Models 382-510 & 382-511)
The SportsPlay Picnic Work Table is an indoor/outdoor table designed to accommodates 6 seated plus 2 wheelchairs for children in a wheelchair. The height allows most youth wheelchair arms to fit under the table. The frame is made of 1 5/8" OD galvanized pipe. DIMENSIONS: 8 feet x 30 inches x 30 inches high; 6 foot benches. WEIGHT: 135 pounds (aluminum), 200 pounds (wood).
Sportsplay Wheelchair Picnic Work Table (Models 382-513 & 382-514)
The SportsPlay Wheelchair Picnic Work Table is designed with an open leg design to provide easy access for children who are in wheelchairs. It offers extra height neccessary to allow a child in a wheelchair a comfortable fit. Up to 8 wheelchairs can fit around the table. The top is available in untreated No. 1 yellow pine or anodized aluminum. The support frame is made of 1 5/8" OD galvanized pipe. OPTIONS: You may purchase separately the legs and hardware only. DIMENSIONS: 4 x 8 feet. WEIGHT: 1
Spot it Jr.! Animals
Spot it Jr.! Animals is a matching game designed for children under seven years of age who are working on improving their visual perception, focus, and reaction time. Each card has six animals on it. There is one matching animal between any two cards. Players are encouraged to match over 30 colorful animals and make all their sounds.
Spot On Games
Spot on Games is a perceptual training program designed for use by children with cognitive, developmental, or physical disabilities. This program features six age appropriate games accessible by a switch, mouse, keyboard, or touch screen. Each game challenges players to react as objects move across the screen. The games can be played in single- or two-player mode and the size and speed of the moving objects can be adjusted. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREME
Spotlight On Reading & Listening Comprehension Level 1 Interactive Software (Model N61-9-Ws)
Spotlight on Reading & Listening Comprehension Level 1 Interactive Software, model N61-9-WS, is a reading tutorial program designed for use by students with learning disabilities. The program includes over 60 narrated stories at reading levels from 2.0 to 4.9, with 480 multiple-choice questions. Students listen to and read aloud with each story and its follow-up questions and answers. Narrated audio can be turned on and off at any time. Each story screen includes a full-color picture to help
Spring-A-Ling
The Spring-A-Ling is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with physical and neurological disabilities. The device consists of a one-piece tubular track configured in springs, curves, and circles with a variety of large beads to be manipulated around the track.
Springboard Lite
SpringBoard Lite is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by children or adults with communication or speech disabilities. This dedicated communicator for entry-level users has a 4-, 8-, 15-, or 36-location display with direct selection, single- or dual-switch scanning, or joystick access, and includes five integrated versions of pre-stored vocabulary with an emphasis on core words that power most speech. Other features include simplified and advanced toolboxes; a built-i
Springfield Crib
The Springfield Crib is designed for use by children with disabilities. Available in four sizes, this crib features Gatch or Gatch Trendelenberg positioning capability, Johns Hopkins handles on the drop sides for one-handed operation, clear vinyl panels on all four sides, a foam mattress with Staphchek covering, and caster wheels. OPTIONS: A four-inch thick foam mattress, a five-inch thick innerspring mattress, a pump/IV bracket, an under-crib shelf, and five-inch casters are available. DIMENSIO
Sprint Children's Wet Suit (Model 896)
The Sprint Children's Wet Suit, model 896, is a child's swim suit designed for use by children with disabilities. The suit is made of durable neoprene and consists of pants, a jacket, and a cap (sold separately or in sets). This suit has a tight fit and enables the child to stay warm in the water. To get into the suit, the child first lays on top of the pants, after putting one arm through an arm hole. The other arm is then closed with Velcro and finally the entire suit zips from the legs all th
Sprint Wet Vest (Model 913)
The Sprint Wet Vest, model 913, is a wet vest designed for use by children or adults with disabilities. This vest is made of durable 2.5-millimeter neoprene and has a single full-length zipper in the front for use in donning and removing the vest. SIZES: Extra small, small, medium, large, extra large, extra extra large, or extra extra extra large.
Square Chair.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Chair with sides and a pommel to provide support for a child who cannot sit alone. Instructions for constructing a chair of plywood - 1 back, 1 seat and 2 sides - and a dowel for a pommel. The pommel can be made adjustable by drilling several holes it can fit; it can also be padded, as can the chair. Includes drawings and a list of materials needed. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hartrick, J TITLE: Equipment to Make: A Guide for Parents with a C
Square Modular Seating System
The Square Modular Seating System (model 30-1060) is a youth positioning chair for neurologically impaired children. The brightly colored chair is made of foam and covered with a urine proof, stain and odor resistant, non- toxic material that is cleanable with a damp cloth. An 8-piece shape set is available to assure a secure fit. The additional shape set (model 30-1061, $225) consists of 4 rectangles, two triangles, one ring, and one disc. DIMENSIONS: Seating module measures 20 x 20 x 11 inches
Squeezeball (Models T5902)
The Squeezeball, model T5902, is a foam ball designed for use with individuals with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. This coated, soft, ultra-light ball has almost no bounce and quickly regains its shape after being squeezed. This ball has non-toxic filler and may be used in throwing and catching exercises and games.
Squeezies
Squeezies are sensory integration activities designed for use with children with cognitive, sensory, or neurological disabilities. These easy-to-grasp animals squeak at the lightest touch for auditory feedback and the soft protrusions covering each animal provide tactile proprioceptive input and help decrease tactile devensiveness. Available animals (each sold separately) include a caterpillar, a little catepillar, a hedgehog, a baby hedgehog, and a hands-up monster. DIMENSIONS: The caterpillar
Squiggle Wiggle Writer
The Squiggle Wiggle Writer is a weighted pen designed for use by children with upper extremity fine motor disabilities. This triangular, weighted pen is useful for developing pen and pencil grasp and the pen's vibration enhances kinesthetic awareness of the hand. Changing the angle and pressure varies the size and shape of the wiggles and squiggles the pen creates. The set includes the pen and four color cartridges. POWER: Uses one double-A battery (not included). OPTIONS: Neon color cartridge r
Squirmie Woormie 3-Speed Massager
The Squirmie Wormie 3-Speed Massager is a massager designed for use with individuals with emotional disabilities or autism. This waterproof massager features three therapeutic speeds, two rows of tactile bumps for additional sensory input, and a smooth, rounded head that is useful for providing oral-motor stimulation on children's cheeks and lips. This massager is made of hard plastic that is Latex- and PVC-free POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included).
Squirrel Stander Adapted For Use At Easel
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a children at an early intervention center to stand at an easel. This stander has a plywood base and radiata pine uprights and a fabric back. The base is adjustable so the frame tilts up to 10 degrees backward. The fabric back is made of Brezeway, fabric used for outdoor furniture, for strength, ventilation, and softness. A torso strap and a strap to stabilize each leg are also made of Breezeway doubled over and fastened with Velcro in the back of the frame.
Squish Switch (Model 3Tsso)
The Squish Switch, model 3TSSO, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Shaped like a large pillbox, this cloth-covered, cushioned switch is activated by squeezing and applying pressure with the hands or the elbows.
St. Bernard Puppy (Model 437)
The St. Bernard Puppy, model 437, is a battery operated toy that can be adapted for switch use for children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This plush toy moves forward and backward and wags its tail while barking when activated by a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 7 x 7.5 x 3.75 inches. COLOR: Dark brown and white with black eyes and nose.
Stack'ms
Stack'ms is a visual stimulation and eye hand coordination activity designed to provide lessons in shapes, colors and counting for individual with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The toy consists of a plastic cone and six differently colored, differently sized rings which fit on the cone in order. It is designed to enhance cognitive as well as fine motor skills.
Stacking Blocks (Model 359)
Stacking Blocks, model 359, is an educational toy and fine motor skills training activity designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. This toy teaches counting skills while reinforcing fine motor control, and can be used to introduce a child to addition and subtraction. The toy consists of a set of colorful wooden blocks and a frame to support stacking. When one of the blocks is placed on the stack, a light turns on. When the stacking task is completed, the child is rewarded with s
Stacking Ring Cone (Model 360, 360-8)
The Stacking Ring Cone, model 360 and 360-8, is an adapted toy and learning device designed to teach sizes and colors and sharpen visual-motor skills for children with cognitive or sensory disabilities. This device consists of a red base mounted on a table or other flat surface with four suction cup feet, a wooden pole mounted perpendicular to the base, and red, green, and blue wooden rings. When a child succeeds in stacking the rings in the proper order, the built-in music box will begin to pla
Stacking Snail
The Stacking Snail is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by young children with neurological or cognitive disabilities. This wooden snail's back is made up of five stacking rings; pushing the snail's head down releases the rings. To put the rings back, the child must stack them by size from the largest to the smallest. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 8.5 x 5 x 5.5 inches.
Stacool Child Vest
The StaCool Child Vest is a cooling vest designed for use by children with multiple sclerosis. The vest is made from breathable Airprene and features adjustable Velcro shoulder and side zipper. It has two front and two back pockets, each of which holds a cooling ThermoPak. This body cooling systems is lightweight and can be worn under clothes or as an over vest. Each vest comes with two sets of ThermoPaks (four packs per set). SIZES: Small and large. COLOR: Blue.
Stainless Steel Bedpans (Models T0015R & Tr)
Stainless Steel Bedpans models T0015R & TR are made for use by children and adults. The pans have a contoured top. DIMENSIONS: The adult model,(T0015R),is 13.75 x 11.5 x 4 inches; the child model, (TR),is 12 1/8 x 9.75 x 3 inches.
Stairsteps (Models T4042 & T5813)
Stairstepd are foam training stairs designed for use with individuals with mobility disabilities. Made of dense poly-foam and covered in vinyl-coated nylon with zipper closure, model T4042 has two steps and model T5813 has three steps. The pieces can be connected to each other or other shapes using the attached hook-and-loop fasteners. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): Model T4042 is 22 x 24 x 14 inches and model T5813 is 32 x 24 x 15 inches. WEIGHT: The two-stair model weighs 5 pounds and the three-stair mo
Stand Aid Junior
The Stand Aid Junior is a standing frame designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. This stander accommodates individuals between 35 and 46 inches tall and holds the user's feet in a fixed position while providing support at the chest, hips, and knees. The unit has a steel frame and four locking swivel wheels. CAPACITY: 150 pounds.
Stand-In Table (Models 9333 & 9334)
The Stand-In Table is a standing table designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities. The table is made of hardwood with a plywood base and a laminated top. The edges are tee-molded or edgebanded for safety. The standing platform is height-adjustable and equipped with safety treads and a Velcro adjustable height padded knee rest. Other features include heavy-duty piano door hinges and two safety latches. SIZES: Adult (model 9333) or youth (model 9334). DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 47
Standard Adjustable Chair (Model T3527)
Chair adjusts to accommodate children ranging in age and size. Straight back, stabilization skis on base, footrest. Foam padded seat adjusts from 12 to 6 inches in depth. Footboard adjusts from 10.5 to 4 inches from seat. Seat height from floor 14 inches. Arm height from floor 18.5 inches. 58 inch adjustable seat belt. Chrome plated steel frame. 24 by 24 inch accessory tray with cut out available (T3531).
Standard All-Silicone 2-Way & 3-Way Foley Catheters
Standard All-Silicone 2-Way and 3-Way Foley Catheters are internal catheters designed for use by adults or children with urinary incontinence, spinal cord injury, or severe physical disabilities. These catheters are made from a clear silicone material that enables visualization of drainage, and are latex-free for users with latex allergies. The non-stick silicone surface helps minimize encrustation. Catheters have a large drainage lumen with a smooth integrated balloon to hold the catheter in pl
Standard Linear Glider And Adult Linear Glider (Models 1850 & 1852)
The Linear Glider, models 1852 & 1850, is a suspension platform swing designed to develop postural reactions and weight-shift patterns for individuals who have little mobility control or strength. The glider is large enough to accommodate clients from preschoolers to adults and may be used in a variety of full developmental positions. The client has the ability to shift weight and engage in reciprocal motion as he/she starts from a stationary position. The device can be hung from one or two
Standing Aid Frame With Table (Models 1At, 1Bt, & 1Ct)
The Standing Aid Frame with Table, models 1AT, 1BT, and 1CT, is an ergomonically designed, institutional quality standing table designed to facilitate standing, including weight bearing, correct foot and hip placement, and to control hip, knee, and ankle contractures and stimulate better respiration and cardiovascular functioning. The standing frame is made of aluminum and hardwood, and has built-in numerical adjustment scales for fitting, an adjustable heel stop, knee blocks, and a buttock pad
Standing Board.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Standing board provides assistance for children unable to stand without support. Also enables children to practice weight bearing activities and to improve balance and circulation. Plywood standing aid consists of a standing board and footboard attached to form an L shape and sit on a platform base. Support boards, including a hinged catch strip are attached to the back of the standing board. The hinged catch strip allows the standing board to be adjus
Standing Frame
Tubular steel frame and plywood panels with wheels at rear and pegs with rubber crutch tips on front, allowing standing frame to be tipped back and wheeled from one place to another. Wooden footrest attaches to bottom of frame with molded plastic shoeholders. Wooden back board measures 28 inches high by 18 inches wide, with adjustment of height by reattaching board in alternative bolt holes. Adjustable height and depth foam knee support is clamped to vertical slot in back board. Foam- lined leat
Standing Frame
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with global developmental delays and low muscle tone with forward-leaning support while standing. This prone stander enables the child to be upright and to develop a tolerance for weight-bearing. Built to a therapist's specifications, the stander provides forward-leaning support and can be adjusted from upright to 30 degrees from vertical. The unit has a square tube steel frame, a wooden trunk support and footplate, fabric-covered foam padding, ches
Standing Frame Conversion Kits (Models 1.7 & 1.7A)
The Standing Frame Conversion Kits, models 1.7 and 1.7A, change the 1A model standing frame to the 1B model and the 1AT model into the 1BT model, respectively. (See separate entries for these standing frame models.) This enables the 1 to 5 year old versions to fit 4 to 7 year old children. Both kits include two 19-inch aluminum uprights, two 21-inch wooden supports, and a longer hip belt. WEIGHTS: Model 1.7 weighs approximately 5 pounds, Model 1.7A approximately 10 pounds. DELIVERY TIME: This is
Standing Table.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Table with built-in supports to allow a child who cannot stand unaided to maintain an upright position. Describes construction of a pine and plywood table, measured to fit the child, with a fitted cutout, a door to hold the child against the cutout, and knee and foot supports to hold the child upright. Lists materials needed; provides diagrams and photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Hofmann, R B TITLE: How to Build Special Furniture and
Stanford Achievement Test Braille & Large Type Editions
The Stanford Achievement Test Braille and Large Type Editions are braille and large print assessment evaluation tests designed for use by teachers for the assessment of students who are blind or have low vision. These are braille and large print versions of the Stanford Achievement Test, Form 5, Ninth Edition, 1996, which is designed to measure student performance in the areas of reading, spelling, study skills, language, mathematics, science, social science, and listening skills. Braille and l
Star Posterior Gait Trainer (Models Sr 3000, Sr 3100, & Sr 3200)
The Star Posterior Gait Trainer, models SR 3000, SR 3100 and SR 3200, is a gait trainer designed for use by children and adults with neurological, walking, balance, or mobility disabilities. Features on all models include a seat harness that supports individuals who cannot stand completely on their own, a pelvic stabilizer, a positioning bar to provide adjustable depth, ankle prompts to inhibit leg scissoring, vertical handgrips, and variable resistance tabs to control the speed of the gait trai
Starlight (Model 324)
The Starlight, model 324, is a switch-activated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities and low vision. Once a connected capability switch (not included) is activated this fiber optic light provides 29 different light effects and six nature and new age sounds. This device has a volume control. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS(LXW): 7 x 16 inches. The unit stands 4 feet tall on its leg or 16-inches high when placed on a table top.
Starting Gate Series Set 1 (Models Sgs1, Sgs2, Sgs3, Sgs4, & Sgs5)
The Starting Gate Series Set 1 is a set of five braille books that make up a braille training program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This courseware package is designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). The five books in this series offer students reading below grade level an opportunity to experience success. Each book contains four short stories on contemporary topics that appeal to young people and adults. Starting wi
Stat-Temp Ii (Models 1150, 1151, 3010, & 3020)
The Stat-Temp II is a liquid crystal fever strip. This small, circular temperature monitor has a ThermalSense metal backing designed to enable it to continuously monitor temperature quickly and accurately. The disc's design permits uniform contact with the surface of the skin and can be placed almost anywhere on the body including the forehead, temple, behind the ears, over the heart, along limbs for objective determination of a regional block, or on skin flap surgery locations. The device conta
Stationary Trainer
The Stationary Trainer is a bicycle and tricycle accessory designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This device consists of three rollers to be placed beneath the wheels of a three-wheeled cycle (one roller for each wheel) to permit stationary indoor riding. This manual system adjusts to fit most cycles.
Stay Put Easel (Model 1484)
The Stay Put Easel, model 1484, is an easel designed for use with individuals with emotional or neurological disabilities. A switch, communicator, toy, or other device is secured to the easel or plate with duolock (extra-strong Velcro) and the easel is clamped to a lap tray or table to prevent the user from throwing the device. OPTIONS: Sets of C-clamps are available separately. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 13 x 12 x 10.5 inches.
Steadyspoon
The SteadySpoon is a spoon with a built up handle designed to enable children and adults with upper extremity disabilities to feed themselves independently. This dishwasher-safe spoon features counterbalance to enable the bowl to remain level while in use. The bowl of the spoon locks in position for scooping. The built-up handle is equipped with a specially-designed hand strap to enable the spoon to be used by individuals with little or no grasping ability. SIZES: Adult or pediatric. DIMENSIONS
Step By Step
Step by Step is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program teaches the use of a switch. Pressing the switch reveals images and when they are completely revealed, the progrsm causes them to animate. The program has realistic graphics, animnations, and sound effects, and is suitable for all ages. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
Step Talk (Model 1355), Conversation In A Box (Model 2394) & Hip-Step Talker (Model 5075)
Step Talk (no.1355), Conversation In a Box (no. 2394), and Hip-Step Talk (no. 5075) are direct selection communicators designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. These devices each offer 75 seconds of recording time which can be used for one message or be split into as many messages as desired. The messages can be changed as often as necessary. Step Talk and Hip Step Talk have large plate switches; the first activation plays the first message, the second activation
Step Talking Sequencer Switch Plate (Model 1355)
The Step Talking Sequencer Switch Plate, model 1355, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children or adults with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. This device plays a series of pre-recorded messages (300-second limit) when its switch plate is activated, enabling the user to carry on a simple conversation. Uses include sequencing, testing, directions, multiplication, memorization, medical instructions, storytelling, and sing-alongs. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batter
StepByStep Sequencing for Kids and Adults
StepByStep Sequencing for Kids and Adults is an app designed to evaluate and facilitate sequencing skills. It was designed for use by both adults and children. It is appropriate for users of all ages with impaired or developing cognitive skills.
Steps Hip Spica
STEPS Hip Spica is an adjustable and supportive chair for children from the age of 8 months who are in a hip spica cast. The chair has been designed in collaboration with STEPS, a national charity based in the United Kingdom for children with lower limb conditions. OPTIONS: Lambs wool seat cover. DIMENSIONS: Seat height 31.5", Width 16-20", Seat depth 12-16". COLOR: Blue. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: Standard 2 year warranty.
Sternal Support System
The Sternal Support System consists of sternal support pads, available in two sizes for children and two sizes for adults. They are made of self-skinning urethane foam. The small and medium sizes are a broad flat pad, the intermediate and large sizes is extended into an X configuration. The harness strap attaches four corners of the pads to the four corners of the back of the wheelchair. The strap kit is $13 to $8.75; the pads are $30.50. DIMENSIONS (WxH): The Child size is 6 x 3.781 inches; Sma
Stetro Super Soft Pencil Grip
The Stetro Pen and Pencil Grip is a triangular finger grip designed for use by individuals who have difficulty grasping and holding pencils. The soft grips slide on to any standard pencil and may be used by right- and left-handed writers. COLOR: Assorted.
Stickybear Abc
Stickybear ABC is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed for use by teachers and parents working with children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who have developmental, cognitive or learning disabilities. The program allows a child to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to learn the letters of the alphabet and the sounds that the letters make. The child starts playing the app by pressing PLAY from the Main Menu and a keyboard appears with the letters A through
Stickybear Abc Deluxe
Stickybear ABC Deluxe is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed to teach the letters of the alphabet for children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who are developmentally or physically disabled. The program features four separate learning activities which provide skills practice in alphabet learning. Students can use phonics keywords to select, identify, pronounce, write, and choose letters. The program allows the teacher to control the presented material, make ad
Stickybear Early Learning Activities
Stickybear Early Learning Activities is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed for children from pre-kindergarten through first grade who have learning or developmental disabilities. The program features six separate learning activities with animation and sound which provide skills practice in the alphabet, counting, writing, shapes, opposites, and colors. The Alphabet activity provides a word, letter, and animation for every letter of the alphabet. The Counting activity he
Stickybear Kindergarten Activities
Stickybear Kindergarten Activities is an academic, personal skills, independent living skills and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed designed for children from pre-kindergarten through first grade who have learning or developmental disabilities. This program takes children into Stickybear's house, where they learn the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors, social skills, and important safety messages. Users also are encouraged to take part in off-screen activities that foster creativity
Stickybear Math 1 Deluxe
Stickybear Math 1 Deluxe is a math tutorial program designed for children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program teaches children addition and subtraction, beginning with the most elementary addition problems and continuing through more complex addition and subtraction with regrouping. Animated instructions offer a skill-building tool that can be customized for one child or a group of children. The program is divided into eight levels
Stickybear Math 2 Deluxe
Stickybear Math 2 Deluxe is a math tutorial program designed for children from second grade through fourth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program teaches children multiplication and division, beginning with the most elementary multiplication problems and continuing through more complex multiplication and division with regrouping. Animated instructions with audio explain each new concept and encourage children to investigate new skills. The program is divided into eight l
Stickybear Math Splash
Stickybear Math Splash is a math tutorial program designed for children from kindergarten through fifth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program introduces children to math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The problems are divided into six external levels of difficulty covering over 60 different math skills and operations. Stickybear Math Splash features four different activities. Combining math skills exploration with comic relief, the pirate
Stickybear Math Town
Stickybear Math Town is a math tutorial program designed for children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade who have learning disabilities. This program provides students with math practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and word problems. The program features six Math Town locations as the background for math problems and multiple levels of difficulty which keep the activities challenging. Students can sharpen their basic skills by solving problems vertically and horizon
Stickybear Math Word Problems
Stickybear Math Word Problems is a math tutorial program designed for children from first grade through fifth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program provides beginning practice analyzing and solving math word problems, and it is designed to capture the interest of users while teaching crucial math skills. Children practice deductive and arithmetic skills solving math problems related to everyday situations. The program features more than 350 math word problems in any comb
Stickybear Money
Stickybear Money is a money management tutorial program designed to teach the concept of money to children from kindergarten through third grade who have developmental or learning disabilities. Children learn how to recognize U.S. coins and paper money as they hear and see how different denominations of money can be used to buy and sell. The program features different levels of activities for teachers to introduce from single coins with simple counting activities up to higher-level activities wi
Stickybear Numbers
Stickybear Numbers is an academic and math skills tutorial program designed for use by teachers and parents working with children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who have learning or developmental disabilities. The program allows a child to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to learn basic number skills such as counting, addition and subtraction. The child starts playing the app by pressing PLAY 0-9 on the Main Menu, and a keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen with the num
Stickybear Numbers Deluxe
Stickybear Numbers Deluxe is an academic, math and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed to teach number recognition for children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who have learning or developmental disabilities. The program features four separate activities with graphics for numbers 0-9 and 0-30. Each activity provides children with an opportunity to build skills essential for success in mathematics, and it allows teachers to target specific skills to build early mathematical un
Stickybear Opposites Deluxe
Stickybear Opposites Deluxe is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed to teach the concept of opposites for children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who have developmental or learning disablilities. This software helps children to identify and name opposites such as in/out, big/little, up/down, and over/under in three different activities. The program also helps children develop essential skills relating to code-breaking, language, logic, and problem solving. The
Stickybear Phonics 1
Stickybear Phonics 1 is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed for children from pre-kindergarten through third grade who have learning or developmental disabilities. The program features integrated video with animation for every lesson. The lessons begin with a review of the letters of the alphabet, followed by consonant sounds, short vowel sounds, and long vowel sounds. Actors in the video demonstrate the material, allowing students to see how the mouth shapes sound and h
Stickybear Phonics 2
Stickybear Phonics 2 is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed for children from kindergarten through fourth grade who have learning or developmental disabilities. Students learn to build knowledge by sounding out words. The program features integrated video for every lesson. The lessons begin by introducing consonant blends, followed by vowel blends, mixed consonants, and vowel blends. Actors in the video demonstrate the material, allowing students to see how the mouth sha
Stickybear Phonics 3
Stickybear Phonics 3 is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed for children from kindergarten through fourth grade who have learning or developmental disabilities. Students learn to build knowledge by sounding out words. The program features integrated video for every lesson. The lessons begin with prefixes, continue to suffixes, and finish with compound words. Actors in the video demonstrate the material, allowing children to see how the mouth shapes sound and to hear each
Stickybear Reading Comprehension
Stickybear Reading Comprehension is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from second grade through fourth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program provides reading comprehension skills practice with multiple levels. The program features more than 30 level-appropriate stories which provide students practice in recognizing the main idea, defining sequence, finding details, using context to identify words, and understanding cause
Stickybear Reading Comprehension 2
Stickybear Reading Comprehension 2 is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from second grade through fourth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. This program, a sequel to Stickybear Reading Comprehension (see separate entry), continues to provide reading comprehension skills practice with multiple levels. The program features more than 30 additional level-appropriate stories which provide students practice in recognizing the main idea
Stickybear Reading Fun Park
Stickybear Reading Fun Park is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from pre-kindergarten through third grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program provides reading skills practice with four learning activities. Each activity has multiple levels of difficulty and skills that address both the auditory and visual needs of readers. User selectable phonics skills allow teachers and parents to focus children’s efforts, and the individ
Stickybear Reading Room Deluxe
Stickybear Reading Room Deluxe is an academic, reading, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from kindergarten through third grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program provides reading and thinking skills practice with four learning activities. Each activity features animation and human speech. The main Sentence Builder activity allows students to create their own animations by constructing thousands of possible sentences from noun and verb phrases.
Stickybear Science Fair Light
Stickybear Science Fair Light is a science tutorial program designed for children from second grade through seventh grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program provides an environment which allows children to explore, experiment with, and understand light and its properties. Stickybear Science Fair Light presents experiments, both structured and free-form, that allows students to work with prisms, lenses, color mixing, and optical illusions. Historical data is coupled with a u
Stickybear Shapes Deluxe
Stickybear Shapes Deluxe is an academic and perceptual tutorial program designed to teach the concept of shapes to children from pre-kindergarten through second grade who have developmental or learning disabilities. This software focuses on shape identification and the names of shapes such as triangle, square and rectangle in four different activities. The Find It activity challenges children to find and name shapes within pictures and the Draw It activity is intended to encourage children’s cre
Stickybear Spelling
Stickybear Spelling is an academic, spelling, language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for children from second grade through fourth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program provides spelling skills practice with three activities, each with four graded levels of difficulty. Stickybear Spelling contains more than 2,000 recorded words and teachers can edit the word lists for each student. Students build sight vocabularies, spelling, and memory skills as they spell wo
Stickybear Time
Stickybear Time is a time skills tutorial program designed to teach the concept of time in classroom or at home to children from kindergarten through third grade who have developmental or learning disabilities. The program features illustrated activities with real human speech that lead children through four self-paced sections. Children learn to tell time in hours and minutes with both traditional analog and digital clocks. The school versions and above also come with freely reproducible lesso
Stickybear Typing
Stickybear Typing is a typing instruction program designed for children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade who have cognitive or learning disabilities. The program allows students to sharpen typing skills and achieve keyboard mastery with three multi-level activities. The Stickybear Keypress activity, for young players and beginners, allows typing practice from the simplest drills in home key position to complex exercises that require the full keyboard. The Stickybear Thump activity build
Stickybear Word Bop
Stickybear Word Bop is a pre-reading skills tutorial program designed for use by teachers and parents working with children ages three and above who have learning or developmental disabilities. The program allows a child to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to learn vocabulary, reading, phonics, language skills and code breaking. The Word Bop action takes place on an arcade-like playing field. The child fires the jolly red popper cannon as objects float slowly by by tapping on the screen.
Stickybear's Matching Mansion
Stickybear's Matching Mansion is an academic and pre-reading skills tutorial program designed for use by teachers and parents working with children ages three through six and up who are developmentally or physically disabled. This program allows a child to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to learn basic reading skills. The program features a Fun Park Haunted Mansion with screechy bats and owls and assorted peculiar characters. The child starts the app by hitting PLAY, touches an open wind
Stimulite Contoured Pediatric Cushion
The Stimulite Contoured Pediatric Cushion is a foam cushion designed for use by children at risk for pressure sores. The cushion has a honeycomb structure with a flat bottom and a polyester or sheepskin cover. The cushion is machine washable and dryer safe. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 10 x 10, 12 x 12, or 14 x 14 inches. Cushions are 2.5 inches thick. WEIGHT: 1 to 2 pounds.
Stimulite Corbee Pediatric Cushion
The Stimulite Corbee Pediatric Cushion is a foam seat cushion designed for use by children who use wheelchairs. The cushion is made of a honeycomb material with a flat or sling bottom and comes with a polyester or sheepskin cover. The cover is machine washable and dryer safe. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Available in 10 x 10 inches, 12 x 12 inches, or 14 x 14 inches. The cushion is 2 inches thick. WEIGHT: 1 to 2 pounds.
Stingray
The Stingray is a pediatric wheelchair designed for use by children with limited lower extremity strength and coordination associated with cerebral palsy, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Its adjustments, comfort, and lightness of steering are keywords for this wheelchair. The Stingray offers an 180 degree turn able seat - even with a child seated. This seat allows the parent or caregiver to make a variety of angle adjustments to support the child needs.
Stockton Age Appropriate Youth Bed
The Stockton Age Appropriate Youth Bed is an adjustable bed designed for children and young adults with disabilities who are not at risk for falling or climbing over the siderails. Available in a fully electric or manually adjustable models, this bed offers Gatch Trendelenberg positioning, Hi-Lo adjustment, and full-length crib-style rails. Available in three sizes, this bed comes standard with an innerspring mattress with Staphchek covering and caster wheels. DIMENSIONS: This bed is available i
Stomperz
Stomperz are pediatric footwear and supports designed for use by children with a diagnosis of low muscle tone, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. These shoes are adaptable and feature a low opening. In addition, they are offered with a choice of fastenings to make putting on and removing shoes a little easier. Features include split sizes, laces, removable inlay, and available in two width fittings.
Stool For Koala Corner Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with cerebral palsy to us a corner chair with his legs extended in front of him. Since the Koala Chair (see separate entry) was designed for sitting with the knees bemt, an extension stool was built. Made of 10 millimeter (mm) plywood, the stool is basically a box with a top that is height adjustable using a tri-nut. The stool latches to the base of the chair and is padded with fabric-covered foam attached to the stool with Velcro. DIMENSIONS: The fo
Story Comprehension To Go Interactive Software (Model N49-2-Ws)
Story Comprehension To Go Interactive Software, model N49-2-WS, is a reading tutorial and story reading program designed for use by children with learning disabilities. The program can be used by students at all ability levels in a classroom or therapy room to improve comprehension. Ninety high-interest stories cover a readability range of 2.0 to 4.9. Comprehension tasks include vocabulary and semantics, exclusion, paraphrasing and summarizing, sequencing, problem solving, conclusions and infere
Story Reader
The Story Reader is an electronic storybook reader designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This lightweight, portable unit utilizes story cartridges and 24-page books. The cartridge is inserted in the device and the corresponding book is placed in the holder. As the child turns the pages, of the book, the story is read aloud with music and sound effects. The Story Reader is equipped with a magnetic closure and a built-in carrying handle. One book is included. POWER:
Storyblock Book
The StoryBlock Book is a touch activated toy designed for use by infants and young children with cognitive disabilities or low vision. Babies turn a page and press the storybook button to hear the story read aloud. They insert the large block into the space in the book to hear the names and sounds of the animal on that side of the block. Pressing the "Tad" figure on the large button near the top of the book plays "Old MacDonald." Chunky book pages are sized for little hands, and a latch keeps th
Storybook Rhymes (Model 9219)
Storybook Rhymes, model 9219, is a story reading program designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy is useful for learning about nursery rhymes, numbers, letters, colors, and first words. The unit has been adapted with a base with four buttons that access all of the storybook functions, and page turners to help turn the pages. A friendly bookworm has lights on its hands that draw attention to the pages. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS
Storymaker
StoryMaker is a story writing program and a language tutorial program designed for use by parents and teachers working with children with learning, communication, cognitive or hearing disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to help children create and present Social Stories using pictures, text and audio. The user can create as many stories as he or she would like using zero to three pictures per page. The program
Storypals
StoryPals is a reading tutorial, story reading and story writing program designed for use by children with cognitive, communication, language or learning disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a child to use an Apple iPad to practice listening and reading comprehension skills with a teacher, parent, or independently. StoryPals comes with 24 original stories ranging in readability levels 2 to 6 with colorful, interactive artwork and imaginative characters. These stories can be r
Storytime Just For Fun Intellikeys Bundle
The Storytime Just for Fun IntelliKeys Bundle is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive, physical, or communication disabilities. Designed for use with IntelliKeys by IntelliTools (not included; see separate entry) and one or two switches, the set includes software with ten sets of activities based on five different stories, the "Storytime Just for Fun" book with five reproducible stories, and one full-color and one black-and-white IntelliKeys overlay fo
Storytime Tales
Storytime Tales is a language tutorial program designed to emphasize real-life content and predictable story lines in order to reinenforce concept development for children with cognitive or physical disabilities. Made to encourage group involvement, the program consists of a collection of three stories and utilizes a real human voice, colorful graphics and friendly pictures as well as repetition of speech designed to enhance reading, cognitive and communication skills. Additionally, the program
Straddlesitter
The StraddleSitter is a straddle seat designed for use by children with physical and neurological disabilities. Designed for children from six months to three years of age, the chair provides support and proper positioning in a long seated position. Made of soft high-density foam, the chair assembles quickly and encourages normal viewing and socializing in a seated position. COLOR: Multi-color.
Strength Putty
Strength Putty is therapy putty designed for use in exercises to strengthen the hands and fingers. Color-coded to specific strength requirements, this non-toxic silicone putty comes in reusable 2-ounce containers and will not dry out. COLOR: Tan (super soft), yellow (soft), coral (medium soft), green (medium firm), or blue (firm).
Stride-To-Ride Walker
The Stride-to-Ride Walker is a child's walker designed for use by infants and toddlers with mobility or balance disabilities. This wheeled toy steadies first steps, and rewards the baby with lights, sounds, and high-energy music. As baby grows, the legs can be moved together and locked in place to convert the walker to a riding toy. POWER: Uses three double-A batteries (not included).
Strider Regular (Model 7780)
Folding adjustable wheeled walker for adults or children. For patients 4 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 4 inches. Pushbutton height adjustment. Adjustable height 27 to 40 inches. Adjustable handles. 5 inch front casters. Options: platform attachment, horizontal or vertical handles, carrying basket, carrying pouch. Folds for storage. No tools required for adjustments. Black. Weight 8 pounds.
Strider Tyke (Model 7782)
Child walker for patients 2 feet 2 inches to 3 feet 6 inches. Pushbutton height adjustment. Adjustable height 11 1/2 to 21 inches. Adjustable handles. 5 inch front casters. Options: platform attachment, horizontal or vertical handles, carrying basket, carrying pouch. Folds for storage. No tools required for adjustments. Red. Weight 4 1/2 pounds.
Strider‚Ñ¢ 12 No-Pedal Balance Bike
The STRIDER™ 12 No-Pedal Balance Bike is for children approximately 18 months to 5 years of age. The STRIDER 12 No-Pedal Balance Bike helps children learn to balance on a bike at their own pace. Most children "walk" the STRIDER 12 balance bike to start without using the seat. As they feel more comfortable, they sit on the seat and lift their feet. The STRIDER 12 balance bike is designed for children to graduate directly to a pedal bike, eliminating the need for tricycles and training wheels. The
String Switch
The String Switch is a pull switch designed for use by people with very limited upper extremity range of motion or minimal strength. The switch consists of a pull cord attached to a microswitch box. To activate the switch, the user pulls on a string or strand of yarn attached to the pull cord. The switch is equipped with a 1/8-inch mono plug. The string/yarn may be wrapped around any moveable body part. Less than 1 ounce of pressure is required for activation. The switch box can be mounted with
String Switch (Model 1080, 1080-8)
The String Switch, model 1080 and 1080-8, is a pull switch that is easily activated by persons with limited movement. It requires less than 1/2 oz. of tension to activate the switch. The switch has a small platform with 4 suction cups for convenient attachment to most surfaces.
Stroller With Drip Feeder Attached
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To enable a child with mobility and eating disabilities to be taken out of the house for longer periods of time. A drip feeder (consisting of a bag with liquid nutrients, a battery-powered electric pump, and flexible plastic tubing between the bag, pump and child) is mounted on a child's stroller. The pump is mounted on a wood post attached to the center of a metal base bolted to across the back of the stroller frame. The diameter of the post is identical to that of the
Strutter Mobility System
The Strutter Mobility Support is an all-terrain axillary crutch designed for use by individuals with walking or balance disabilities. Uniquely designed with a U-shaped underarm support, these crutches enable users to place all or part of their weight on the underarm support without risk of nerve damage, enabling users to achieve mobility with the proper gait. Custom-designed and fitted, these crutches eliminate the carrying of body weight on the arms and hands and require less strength and effor
Student Behavior Intervention Planner (S-Bip)
The Student Behavior Intervention Planner (S-BIP) is a behavioral assessment and Individualized Education Plan / Behavior Intervention Plan program (IEP/BIP) designed for use by teachers of children with disabilities. The program helps educators organize, analyze, and report problem behaviors; identify effective intervention strategies through Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA); and select Goals and Objectives to create an IEP/BIP. The program is available online or in a kit. The online veriso
Student Self-Concept Scale (Sscs)
The Student Self-Concept Scale (SSCS) is an assessment designed for use by children with emotional, learning, or other mild disabilities or behavior difficulties. This individually- or group-administered, 72-item self-report can be used for general screening, pre-referral assessment, or assessment of students already classified as mildly disabled. Separate norms are given for elementary and secondary male and female students. The assessment provides ratings of three dimensions (Self-Confidence,
Student Writing & Research Center
Student Writing and Research Center is a writing skills training system designed to make writing and researching reports easy for individuals who are developmentally disabled. This complete package includes the Student Writing Center (see separate entry) and Compton's Concise Encyclopedia. This program lets you conduct research, take notes and write your ideas in one integrated work environment. You can organize your thoughts and notes directly in your report or in a separate journal using cut a
Student Writing Center
The Student Writing Center is a writing skills training system that includes word processor and story writing programs designed to enhance writing skills for students with cognitive or physical disabilities. These programs lets students create worksheets, illustrated storybooks, newsletters, awards, bulletin board displays and more. The programs combine word processing tools with colorful graphics and page design options. They offer several fonts, type sizes, and type styles and the text automat
Study Pal
The Study Pal is a bookholder and table top writing desk designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs or who have upper extremity disabilities. This wooden easel has a slanted surface that adjusts to four angles and a lip at the bottom to hold materials in place. The unit folds to book size for storage and transport. DIMENSIONS: 9 x 12 inches.
Study Planner
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist students with cognitive or learning disabilities to plan for tests and homework requirements. Each student fills out a daily planner for each hour of the school day. For each class, students write what was done in the class and what homework was assigned. Stdents also make notations as to when assignments are due and when tests are scheduled. Planners are signed by parents on Friday. MATERIALS: Student class planner. AUTHOR: Wendt, S. TITLE: Assistive
Studywiz
Studywiz is a reading tutorial program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. The program consists of four different types of exercises to allow users to practice different aspects of reading skills: read the text and answer questions; read the text in stages, as it is revealed sentence by sentence; read the text as it disappears at a speed selected by the user in order to work on reading faster; or read the tex
Subtract Me - Lite
Subtract Me – Lite is a math tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child subtraction of numbers with one or more digits. The app is organized into multiple "Learn and Play" sections, each with separate "Learn" and "Play" parts. The app shows a series of subtraction problems and answers on the screen using be
Suction Arch & Suction Mountain
The Suction Arch and Suction Mountain are eye-hand coordination activities designed to stimulate visual tracking by the identification of shapes and colors as beads are moved along wire maze tracks. The Suction Arch is a twisting, structured maze featuring two wire tracks for children to direct the multi-colored round beads over, one in the shape of an arch and the other fashioned like a loose spring. Suction Mountain has two large vertical twisting tracks. Both models feature a wooden base with
Sunbeam Supportive Rocking Infant Chair
The Sunbeam is a rocking infant chair designed for use by children with limited mobility strength and coordination. It offers an adjustable back angle and tilt in space feature. A large tray area allows the Sunbeam to be used as a functional seat as well as a feeding chair. The chair can also be supplied with a height adjustable base and a range of matching accessories.
Super Chewnoodle
The Super Chewnoodle is an oral sensory integration activity intended for use with children with physical or neurological disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and autism. It is designed to help children reduce instances of distraction, stress, anxiety and hyperactivity. The Super Chewnoodle is made up of a non-toxic silicone tube with bumps on the exterior attached to a light-weight aluminum carabiner. The carabiner can be attached to the user’s clothing or a strap worn over one or both sh
Super Jogger
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide outdoor mobility for a teenager with cerebral palsy. The teenager had outgrown the child’s jogging stroller she had used outdoors for hiking and rugged terrain. The existing three-wheeled jogging stroller was redesigned and rebuilt to accommodate her. To bring the center of gravity more over the wheels, the wheels were moved in relation to the chassis and the frame rebuilt. The original aluminum tubing was reused and extended where necessary. To widen the s
Super Solvers Gizmos & Gadgets
Super Solvers Gizmos & Gadgets is an academic tutorial program for children with learning disabilities designed to help students understand the basic principles of physical science. Students discover how magnets attract, light bulbs glow and scales blance. The program includes more than 260 physical science puzzles and simulations to create an awareness of real-world science applications. Students receive immediate feedback on their answers and clues to help them find the correct solutions.
Super Solvers Midnight Rescue
Super Solvers Midnight Rescue is a reading tutorial program designed to develop comprehension and deductive-thinking skills for individuals who are developmentally disabled. Children build on these skills as they collect clues and try to discover who is the Master of Mischief in disguise. The program builds essential reading comprehension skills and word power as players read for main ideas, recall key facts, draw inferences and build vocabulary. It improves deductive thinking skills through gat
Super Solvers Outnumbered
Super Solver's Outnumbered is a math tutorial program designed build basic math, deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills for children who have a learning disability. This program strengthens thinking and numerical reasoning through the use of charts, graphs and maps as players solve word problems that have been left by the Master of Mischief and collect clues to determine his whereabouts. It has vivid and realistic graphics, fully narated introduction with digitized speech, and spoken pla
Super Solvers Spellbound
Super Solvers Spellbound is a vocabulary and spelling tutorial software program for learning disabled children designed to build second- through fourth-grade spelling skills. The CD-ROM version offers more than 1,000 spoken words. The program is built on a spelling bee in which the Master of Mischief challenges players to out-spell him and his robot friends. Players can prepare for the spelling bee with three activities -- word search, flash card and criss cross -- designed to sharpen spelling s
Super Speak & Math
Super Speak & Math is a math skills game and training system designed to develop an understanding of important basic math concepts. This electronic, educational toy has a memory with more than 250,000 problems on three difficulty levels. This portable unit has a built-in handle, 3-line LCD display that helps children visualize the "Base 10" picture method, and calculator-like keyboard with color-coded activity keys. Auditory output includes music and video arcade sound effects and speech syn
Super Speak & Read
Super Speak & Read is a story reading program and educational electronic toy that uses phonics and sight-reading methods to help children relate letters and letter patterns to sounds, and helps them to build words and complete sentences. This device may be suitable for children with low vision due to its voice output features, the enlarged black on white print, and the control buttons that have blue on white symbols as well as smaller print words to indicate On, Off, Repeat, Skip Ahead, and
Super Sport
The Super Sport is a passive terminal device for a prosthetic arm for use by individuals with below-elbow, elbow disarticulates, and long above-elbow amputation in sports/recreational and domestic activities, and in vocational situations dealing with materials handling and manipulation of products which are fragile or have marrable surfaces (veneers, formica, glass, etc). The devices are made of soft, pliable, non-toxic synthetic rubber with a stainless steel and aluminum core. The shape of the
Super Switch Puzzles
Super Switch Puzzles is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. The program includes six switch-accesible puzzles with 40 puzzle photos. Other pictures can be loaded into the program. Users can access the puzzle activities in any of three ways: single switch cause and effect, two switch step scanning, or single switch auto-scanning. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible comnputers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQU
Super-Sized Communicator With Levels (Model 1221)
The Super-Sized Communicator with Levels, model 1221, is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication and cognitive disabilities. This unit features four large compartments that hold photographs, symbols, or objects to identify messages. The device offers four five-second messages on twelve levels. Linear scanning allows scanning by activating a capability switch (required but not included) with a choice of automatic or inverse scanning. Each com
Superlite Outriggers
The Superlite Outriggers are designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities. Crafted from aircraft aluminum and Zytel Nylon plastic, these outriggers are suitable for recreational and competitive skiers and are available for mono-skiers, bi-skiers, and three- or four-track skiers. These fully- adjustable units are available in a standard model or in a competition-style flip-ski model with cuff strap. The lightweight cuffs are available in a variety of sizes. The sk
Supermarket Program, The & The Supermarket Kit (Models Mw835A, Mw835B, Mw820A & Mw820B)
The Supermarket Program and The Supermarket Kit, models MW835A, MW835B, MW820A & MW820B, is a math, language and independent living skills tutorial for children with learning disabilities. The Supermarket Program includes a magnetized diplay classboard, 200 visuals that adhere to the board, a program manual, math lesson cards and Wytebord marking pens. The Supermarket Kit includes just the visual overlays and either a regular education or English as a Second Language (ESL) program manual. By
Superpole Parallel Bar System
The SuperPole Parallel Bar System is portable parallel bars designed for short-term walking therapy for people with walking, nerological, or lower extremity disabilities. Central to the system are floor-to-ceiling steel SuperPole grab bars (see also separate entry), which provide a secure structure that can be installed in minutes between a floor and ceiling. SuperPoles fix securely between the floor and ceiling by jackscrew expansion. The steel horizontal rails are height adjustable with an ex
Superspell: A Day At The Beach
SuperSpell: A Day at the Beach is a spelling tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program has children building sand castles while building spelling skills. The program is not age- or grade-related, but focuses on development and builds skills sequentially, progressing from simple three-letter words through harder multi-syllabic words. Children enjoy windsurfing, diving and other spelling games as they encounter more than 3,000 words through
Superstand & Superstand Youth
The Superstand and Superstand Youth are standing frames designed for use by children with neurological, lower extremity, balance, or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This pediatric standing system supports children in prone, upright, or supine positions. The Superstand fits children from 26 to 48 inches tall and Superstand Youth fits children from 40 to 60 inches tall. Each unit comes with a headrest, chin rest, knee and foot support, and a rolling base with four 3-inch casters. The
Supertalker
SuperTalker is a direct selection and sequential message communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This eight-level communicator can be configured in four different grid formats with one, two, four, or eight cells, enabling a child to use the same device as his or her abilities and needs change. The unit has 16 minutes of recording time with variable message lengths. A step-ahead switch jack allows single switch users to play back messages sequential
Supine Stander
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide standing ability for a child unable to stand unaided. Made of plywood, the unit is hinged at the bottom to enable the unit to be tilted as needed. A sliding metal rod at the back holds the frame in place. The stander is equipped with a tray that moves with the stander to keep it parallel to the ground. Semi-circular aluminum brackets under the tray pivot on the tray support bar for the necessary movement. The stander is also equipped with two pairs of padde
Suplemental Nursing System (Model 00901S) & Starter Sns (Model 00902S)
The Supplemental Nursing System (SNS), model 00901S, is an infant feeder for children with cleft palate or other feeding disabilities. Designed to provide supplemental feeding while the baby nyrses at the breast, the system features a bottle to hold supplemental milk or other fluid which is hung around the mother's neck. Two thin, soft tubes extend from the bottle and reach to the breast nipples. The tubes are taped to the breast and when the baby takes the breast, he oe she receives the tube as
Support Frame For Bath Insert
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To support a bathtub insert at a height that is comfortable for the parents when bathing a child with cerebral palsy. The frame is constructed of 20- millimeter stainless steel tubing welded into a rectangular frame with legs at all four couners and in the center of each of the longer sides. Rubber feet at the bottom of each leg provide traction for the frame. The frame can stand in a bathtub, and the bathtub insert can be filled by a hose attached to the tap below or a
Supportive Playground Vehicle
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype supportive playground vehicle for a child with congenital myopathy who cannot hold her head and trunk upright without assistance and has little strength in her extremities. Designers developed a four-wheeled vehicle with pedals to drive the rear wheels and a handlebar to steer the front wheels. The vehicle also has a rear handlebar to allow a caregiver or assistant to push the child forward. The seat and seat pads are tailored to support th
Survival Signs
Survival Signs is an independent living skills tutorial designed to practice recognition of real life signs for individuals with a cognitive disability. The package includes replicas of 80 full color reproductions of vital signs and words found in the home, at school, in public buildings, and along the road. The set contains 20 double-sided posters depicting 40 outdoor signs and 20 double-sided indoor signs. Outdoor Signs ($37.95) include "No Swimming," "Do Not Enter," "Bus Stop," "RR Crossing,"
Suspension Ambulator.
Body support for ambulation training. 18 foot aluminum track and base are bolted to ceiling. Carriage supported by six roller wheels, will support 200 pounds. Swivel pulley to allow turns. Body support harness fits children and adults. Total body weight may be reduced by increasing tension on overhead suspension strap.
Swan All-Purpose Commode By R82
The Swan All-Purpose Commode by R82 is a caster commode chair for children. The chair consists of a fiberglass seat and a stainless steel frame; these materials allow the SWAN to be used as a shower chair as well. Features include a reclining seat (plus/minus 15 to minus 30 degrees), height adjustable legs, tray, and optional heightrest units. This commode can be used with standard toilets or with a commode pan. The molded seat includes a pommel/urine deflector. DIMENSIONS: Seven sizes are avai
Swap And Fix Card Games
Swap and Fix Card Games are reading and spelling skills card games designed for use by students with learning disabilities. These games are suitable for two to four players. There are 28 different Swap games in four sets and seven different Fix games in one set. Each game consists of a pack of 42 word cards, eight Swap or Fix cards, and a word list. There are three, four, five, or six suits (word families or prefix/suffix types) in each pack of cards. The cards are colorful but uncluttered and e
Sweat Pants
The Sweat Pants are child's and adult's sweatpants designed for wear by individuals who wear lower extremity orthotics. Made of 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester, these pants feature an elastic waist, large inseams, and invisible zippers on the inside of each leg to accomodate orthotics. The adult sizes also have Velcro closure fly fronts. SIZES: Child's small, medium, and large, and adult's small, medium. large, and extra large. DIMENSIONS: The zippers extend 2 inches above the knee. C
Swim, Swam, Swum: Mastering Irregular Verbs
Swim, Swam, Swum: Mastering Irregular Verbs is a language and reading tutorial program with optional voice output and alternate access designed to train over 200 high-frequency irregular verbs in their present, past, and past perfect forms for individuals with language learning, developmental, physical, or hearing disabilities, or autism. Accessibility is available through a keyboard, touch screen, single switch or mouse. There are four verb training activities. The first trains 30 early develop
Swimeezy
Swimeezy is a combination swim suit and swimming aid designed for use by children ages two to six years with physical disabilities. The girl's model is styled similarly to a standard one-piece bathing suit with Airex foam built in to the suit at the shoulders. The boy's model is styled like a short pull-over vest with Airex foam at the shoulders. The soft, puncture-proof foam provides buoyancy in such a way as to avoid the risk of overturning or accidental somersaulting in the water. The suit pr
Swimming Hand Paddles
The Swimming Hand Paddles is designed for users who struggle to form a cup/paddle shape with their hands while they swim due to lack of finger strength or fine motor disabilities. The device has rubber tube attachments that are adjusted to the fit of the user’s hand. This product can also be used as a hand splint to gently straighten fingers of those who have clawed up hands.
Swing Cell Compact (Model 6-78041-00)
Swing Cell Compact, model 6-78041-00, is a braille training device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It consists of two rectangular blocks, each with three holes into which pegs can be inserted to represent braille dots. This device helps students understand the relationship between the braille cell and the keys on a braille writer. It is similar to the Swing Cell (see separate entry), but smaller and lighter and without the base. COLOR: Yellow blocks with black p
Swing Hammock (Model 7Hmmk)
The Swing Hammock, model 7HMMK, is a hammock suspension swing designed for use with children and adults with cognitive, neurological, or emotional disabilities. This soft, woven hammock can be suspended from a suspension hook or the stand for the Leaf Chair (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS: 36 inches wide.
Swirl Art (Model 380)
Swirl Art is a painting activity designed for use by children with cognitive and fine motor disabilities. The unit consists of a spinning containter into which a blank card is placed. As the card spins, children apply paint using squeeze bottles to create kaleidoscopic designs. This unit is adapted for use with a single switch (required but not included). Yhe set includes three sqirt bottles of paint and a blank card. POWER: Uses one D battery. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11.5 x 9.75 x 2.75 inches. COLO
Switch Adapted Giggle Pig
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To make a toy accessible by adding a switch for children with limited fine and gross motor development.
PREPPARATION
Step 1:
For this Instructable you will need the following:
1. Drill with 1/4 inch or drill bit.
2. Glue Gun.
3 Soldering iron and solder.
3. Wire strippers and two pieces of small gauge wire.
4 Jelly bean Switch or similar to test your work.
5. Small electronics sized Philips screw driver.
6. Giggle pig, cow, dog or the like.
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Switch Assessment Kit #1 (Model 7750) & Switch Assessment Kit #2 (Model 7755)
The Switch Kits are a collection of touch switches, pneumatic switches, and squeeze switches designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Kit #1, model 7750, includes a Grip & Puff Switch, a Grip Kit, a Plate Switch, a Tilt Switch Kit, an Ultimate Switch, an Adjustable Pinch Switch, a Button Click Switch, and a Petite Pillow Switch. Kit #2, model 7755, is designed for more involved users and includes the same elements as Kit #1, plus a voice-activated switch and a Life
Switch Basics By Softtouch
Switch Basics by SoftTouch is a control switch training program designed for use by children and adults with severe or multiple disabilities. The program may be accessed by a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry), and offers nine different programs for a variety of switch operations, including cause and effect, automatic scanning, step scanning, and row and column scanning. With activities for one or two programs, a variety of learning options are available
Switch Click
Switch Click is a mouse emulator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or fine motor disabilities. The device plugs into the computer and funtions as a mouse click, providing access to most switch-accessible software. The user retains full accessibility to the standard keyboard and mouse. COMPATIBILITY: For use with Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers.
Switch Easel Step Talking Sequencer (Model 1481)
The Switch Easel Step Talking Sequencer, model 1481, is a sequential communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. When the switch on the unit's easel is activated, the unit plays a series of pre-recorded messages, enabling a user with limited communication skills to carry on a simple conversation. Other uses include testing, directions, multiplication, memorization, medical instructions, storytelling, and sing-alongs. Messages can be recorde
Switch Games For Preschoolers
Switch Games for Preschoolers is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with uppper extremity or multiple disabilities. Games include Frog & Fly, Switch Kids, and Match 1, 2, & 3. These games aid in the development of such basic switch skills as cause and effect and press and hold, as well as more advanced skills such as linear scanning and two switch step scanning. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible
Switch Games For Teens
Switch Games for Teens is a control switch training program designed for use by teens and preteens with uppper extremity or multiple disabilities. Games include Arcade, Switch Wars, and Scan & Match 4, 5, & 6. Arcade's options include simple cause and effect and linear scanning. The Scan & Match activities encourage visual discrimination while focusing on the pictorial categories of food, clothing, grooming items, people, places, and signs. A variety of skill levels is offered. COMPA
Switch Intro
Switch Intro is a control switch training program designed to develop switch use capabilites and to build cause and effect skills for persons with cognitive and physical disabilities. This program includes animated activities such as (1) Colors; (2) Piece-by-Piece; (3) Hidden Pictures; (4) Step-by-Step; (5) Willy the Worm; (6) Make It Sound; (7) Start to Scan; and (8) Match Scan. The activities are designed to offer varying difficulty levels. Options are available for changing scan speeds, choic
Switch Latch And Timer
The Switch Latch and Timer is a switch module providing timed, latched, or momentary switch activation to enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to operate switch adapted toys, appliances, and other devices. The unit offers a choice of modes, including timed use, switch latching, or momentary switching, and it can accommodate two switches and devices. The package includes the timer unit and a toy cable. POWER: Batteries (included).
Switch Module (Model 1394,1394-8, 1411, 1411-R, 1411-8, & 1411-8R)
The Switch Module is a switch adapter designed to function as a communicator for individuals with communication disabilities. These self-contained modules accept one or more switches for activation and the messages can be recorded as often as needed. Model 1394 provides four, five-second messages and has .25-inch jacks; model 1394-8 has 1/8-inch jacks. Model 1411R offers eight, 2.5-second messages and is equipped with .25-inch jacks; model 1411-8R has 1/8-inch jacks. Model 1411 offers eight, fiv
Switch On Original
Switch On Original is a cause and effect training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. This program can be operated with a mouse, the space bar, a single switch, or a touch screen and offers four basic activities: Picture building, picture matching, reaction timing, and speech recognitoin. Picture building requires the child to build a picture and then the picture activates. Picture matching requires matching of pictures. Reaction timing requ
Switch On Travel
Switch On Travel is a cause and effect training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. This program can be operated with a mouse, the space bar, a single switch, or a touch screen and offers four basic activities using pictures of vehicles with animation and sound: Picture building, picture matching, reaction timing, and speech recognitoin. Picture building requires the child to build a picture and then the picture activates. Picture matching r
Switch On Zoo
Switch On Zoo is a cause and effect training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities. This program utilizes zoo animals as a theme and can be operated with a mouse, the space bar, a single switch, or a touch screen. Users perform activities such as picture matching, choice making, and matching pictures to the spoken word. The level of difficulty can be changed to meet the needs of different users. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible comp
Switch Operated Toy|Switch Adapted Appliance|Fan (Model 120, 120-8)
The Fan, model 120 and 120-8, is a switch adapted appliance designed for children who are physically disabled. It is an adapted toy that can be activated with any Toys for Special Children capability switch (see separate entries). The Fan, in the shape of a dog, provides a gentle breeze along with auditory stimulation from the humming of the motor. This product comes with a standard 0.25 inch jack and plug and is available with a 1/8 inch jack and plug. COLORS: Available in pink or blue.
Switch Skills 2
Switch Skills 2 is a software program for elementary students with cognitive and physical disabilities. There are 20 activities included in this program. Users press a switch or the touch screen to activate the program. Animated movement and music is played as a reward. Higher level activities require more visual discrimination, although most can still be played successfully by those with severe visual impairment. Configurable options allow you to meet individual needs or develop learners’ skill
Switch Skills Champioins
Switch Skills Champions is a cause and effect software program designed for use by children with cognitive and intellectual disabilities as well as those with limited upper extremity coordination and strength disabilities associated with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and developmental delays. This program features five sports that are included in the Olympics or Paralympics. It can be used by one or two players to assist in developing turn taking skills. Players can try basketball, volleyb
Switch Stand (Model Pvc-S)
The Switch Stand, model PVC-S, is a switch holder designed for use by children or adults with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. Velcro is used to attach a switch to the stand so the switch can be accessed using a forward or sideways motion. The stand is compatible with AbleNet Big Red and BIC Mack switches (not included; see entries).
Switch-Adapted Jokemaster & Switch-Adapted Jokemaster 2 (Models H-25 & H-25-2)
The Switch-Adapted JokeMaster and Switch-Adapted JokeMaster 2, models H-25 and H-25-2, are switch operated toys designed for use by children with severe physical or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. These are switch-adapted versions of the JokeMaster Jr. 2, with 141 jokes, and JokeMaster 2, with approximately 140 additional jokes. There are two switch inputs, the top one for telling a new joke, and the bottom one for repeating the last joke. The units also have a headphone/speaker jac
Switch-Adapted Remote Racer Smart Car By Vtech
The Switch-Adapted Remote Racer Smart Car by VTech is a switch operated toy designed for use by pre-school children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy can be used with the Switchamajig Controller (see separate entry; not included) and the Switchamajig app (see separate entry; not included) to control remotely from an iPad. The user plugs the Switchamajig Controller into the remote control which has four ports, opens the Switchamajig app on an iPad, and starts playing
Switch-Adapted Toys (Models 314, 901 To 905, 907, 908, 911, 912, 913, & 916)
Switch-adapted Toys are switch-operated toys designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Adapted for switch use, they walk, talk, and make animal sounds when the switch is activated (switch not included). The models include: Mr. Bacon the Pig (No. 314), Magic Frog (no. 901), Psychedelic Elephant (no. 902), Davey Duck (no. 903), Pretty Kitten (no. 904), Ladybug (no. 905), Pink Poodle (no. 907), Pretty Poodle (no. 908), Donkey Pal (no. 909), Crocodile Allie (no.911), Grizwald B
Switchboard
The SwitchBoard is a portable touch switch designed for use with communication devices. The SwitchBoard has six built-in pressure switches with clear overlay pockets in which pictures or symbols can be placed. Objects also can be used as visual cues on each switch area. To use, plug the cords from the SwitchBoard into the external switch jacks of any communication aid. When a switch on the SwitchBoard is touched, the communication aid is activated. DIMENSIONS: 16 x 12 x 0.156 inches. WEIGHT: 1.5
Switchhopper
The SwitchHopper is a mouse emulator designed for individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This device provides a means of connecting switches to a computer. When a switch is plugged into one of the three SwitchHopper jacks, the switch becomes standard mouse-clicks, and with the installation of the accompanying software, each button can be configured to be any mouse-button event or keystroke desired. COMPATIBILITY: For use with computers equipped with a USB port.
Switchit! Arcade Adventure
Switchit! Arcade Adventure is a control switch training program designed for use by children with upper extremity and multiple disabilities. Users also build eye-hand coordination as they help Ziko the robot accomplish a series of tasks. Five levels of play allow students to steer a helicopter to rescue Ziko from a tropical island, reload his fuel tank, fly off in his rocket, and maneuver through a series of springs and levers. Users not only click switches to move Ziko, they must also be sensit
Switchit! At Home
SwitchIt! At Home is a cause and effect training program designed for children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. In this program, users build a selection of household appliances, such as a coffee maker, food processor, vacuum cleaner, or microwave. When users succeed in building the appliance, there is an animated reward with real sound effects. Images are suitable for all ages. Input access is through a mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, sw
SwitchIt! Christmas Extra
SwitchIt! Christmas Extra is a cause and effect software program designed for use by children with cognitive and intellectual disabilities as well as those with limited upper extremity coordination and strength disabilities associated with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and developmental delays. Young learners can enjoy building a snowman, visiting Santa and decorating the tree, all with the addition of entertaining sound rewards. There are 12 festive stories, 14 seasonal pictures to build
Switchit! Diggers
SwitchIt! Diggers is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. This cause and effect program is for children who are motivated by large vehicles and earth moving equipment. It has graphics, animation, and sound effects for ten different vehicles, including a fork-lift, cranes, backhoes, and dump trucks. The program is fully configurable for one or more switches, mouse, touchscreen
Switchit! Gadgets
SwitchIt! Gadgets is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, or fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. This cause and effect switch program allows users to build up electronic gadgets on the computer screen, then see and hear them working. Devices include a computer, stereo, radio, camera, digital alarm clock, cassette player, video, stopwatch, fax machine, and cell phone. The program can be configured to determine which
Switchit! Maker 2
SwitchIt! Maker 2 is a lesson authoring program designed to enable teachers of children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities to create customized, switch-accessible cause and effect programs for their students. This program turns text, images, movies and sounds into simple on-screen activities accessible using a mouse, whiteboard, touch monitor, keyboard, or switches. Children can also use it to make activities as part of a lesson. Export and import features allow activities to be tran
Switchit! Opposites
SwitchIt! Opposites is is a cognitive skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children who cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Accessible with one or two switches, the program introduces concepts such as big and little, in and out, hot and cold, up and down, and open and closed. Two or more objects appear on the screen with a question; when the user selects the appropriate object to answer the question, a visual reward is given. The program offers multiple settings that a
Switchit! Patterns
SwitchIt! Patterns is a control switch training program designed for use with children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Accessible with a mouse or IntelliKeys (see separate entry), the program teaches the use of a single switch while introducing the concept of patterns. The program enables users to build bold geometric patterns with the click of the switch. Ten distinct patterns and three levels of complexity are offered. Animation or color cycling can be selected as a visual reward. Th
Switchit! Pictures
SwitchIt! Pictures is a control switch training program designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Accessible with a mouse or Intellikeys (see separate entry), the program teaches the use of a single switch while introducing picture concepts. The program enables users to create pictures with the click of the switch. The program offers multiple settings that allow users to practice at their own pace and level of difficulty and settings can be saved and loaded for later
Switchit! Scenes
SwitchIt! Scenes is a control switch training program designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Players use a switch to build the elements of an action scene. A final press results in an animated reward. The program includes configurable options for the number of key presses, switch settings, and activity choices. A two switch option allows for turn taking. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers.
SwitchMan
SwitchMan is designed for use by children with cognitive and motor disabilities associated with neurological involvement such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, or muscular dystrophy. It is a cause and effect activity that tries to make an impact with the learner through full-screen animations and sound effects. With SwitchMan, the full-screen built-in guide, the learner is assisted through the cause/effect process. There are three types of animations, and 78 in all. Controls such as R
Symple
Symple is a product for users to monitor the ebb and flow of a variety of symptoms over long periods of time. Allows users to track up to 10 symptoms at a time, in just seconds a day. Features include:
T-Rex (Model 3072)
The T-Rex, model 3072, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with neurological, upper extremity, fine motor or severe physical disabilities. When the capability switch (not included) is activated, T-Rex swings his neck and head around while roaring, snapping his jaws and raking his claws through the air. DIMENSIONS (HxL): 16 x 19 inches (length measured from nose to tail when extended). POWER: Uses three AA batteries. WEIGHT: 4.5 pounds.
T-Shirt With Separating Zipper In Side Seam And Sleeve.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: T-shirt with a zipper under one arm and down the side, allowing it to open completely on one side for easier dressing and undressing for someone with limited arm movement. Instructions for making and for adapting T-shirts with a long zipper down one side. Includes photograph. Also suggests using large nylon zippers with easily grasped zipper pulls on T-shirts to make it easier for children to dress themselves. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernalegu
T-Shirt With Shoulder Opening.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: T-shirt with snap closing shoulder seam to allow it to be more easily pulled over a child' s head. Adaptation of a standard T-shirt: One shoulder seam is unstitched, the edges bound with twill tape (or seam binding) and snap fasteners sewn in. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handicapped REF: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: University of Alberta Press: p 146 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0866 PAGES (including cover): 2 1
Table Top Communicator
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To create a small adapted communication tool for use during meal and snack time for children with communication disabilities.
Table Top Easel
The Table Top Easel is a bookholder with storage desk designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs or who have upper extremity disabilities. This wooden easel can be used at a 30- or 60-degree angle and features storage space under the slanted surface and an extended lip to prevent materials from sliding off in the 30-degree position. DIMENSIONS: 20 x 14 inches. COLOR: Natural wood varnish finish.
Table Top Scissors – Adult
The Table Top Scissors – Adult is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor or grasping disabilities. The scissors can be used either by maintaining the paper in a fixed position and “scooting” the scissors along with each cutting action; or by keeping the scissors stable (an anti-slip mat can help with this) and moving the paper towards the scissors.
Tabletop Songboard Easel (Model Pvc-Te)
The Table-Top Songboard Easel, model PVC-TE, is an easel designed for use by students with physical disabilities who benefit from upright presentation of learning materials. This collapsible easel is lightweight and portable. The top part of the easel holds a legal file folder-size songboard or game, which may be attached to the easel with Velcro. The easel provides an instructor with two free hands to assist students or manipulate objects or picture cues.
Tack-Tiles Braille Systems
TACK-TILES Braille Systems are a Braille game and instruction kit designed to acquaint children who are blind with raised dot Braille letters within the environment of play. Designed to fit and work like standard snap-together toy building blocks, children can create buildings, figures, cars, etc. while learning Braille. The pieces can be endlessly rearranged during the course of a lesson, encouraging creativity and interest. Because the blocks correspond with standard toy blocks, accessories an
Taco Treats
Taco Treats is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. Designed for one to six players, this easy-to-understand game requires players to throw a die to determine what color ingredient they receive to fill their folded laminated taco. The set includes six laminated mats, 180 playing pieces, and dice. Holding the taco shell in the hand promotes arch development and proprioceptive awareness. Filling the shell develops fine motor s
Tact-O-Saurus Jane (Model 3340)
The Tact-O-Saurus Jane, model 3340, is a tactile therapy toy designed to enhance tactile sensation for individuals with sensory depravation. It encourages the a full range use of imagination while building motor skills. Five sections of interchangeable bosy parts can be pulled apart and put back together. Each section is filled/covered with a different tactile media ranging from hard and light to soft and heavy. The fabrics range from smooth to coarse. DIMENSIONS: Five feet total length, each pi
Tactile Balance Beams
The Tactile Balance Beam is a balance training device designed for use with children with balance, neurological, or mobility disabilities and tactile deficits. These highly tactile pieces snap together to create a variety of paths from a circle to straight or meandering pathways. The top surfaces are covered with hundreds of smooth, rounded bumps for comfortable stimulation. The Tactile Balance Beams are available in straight or curved sets of eight pieces and can be used in conjunction with eac
Tactile Ball
The Tactile Ball is a textured ball designed for use with children and adults with upper extremity and neurological disabilities. This ball desensitizes a hypersensitive hand, and the low-profile bumps covering the ball also make it easy to catch, grasp, and throw. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 inches in diameter. COLOR: Yellow.
Tactile Demonstration Thermometer (Model 1-03020-00)
The Tactile Demonstration Thermometer, model 1-03020-00, is a tactile teaching thermometer designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile teaching aid allows students to read, set, and compare temperature independently. It has a two-texture, two-color adjustable "mercury column" with an easy-grip tactile indicator. Fahrenheit and Celsius scales are presented in both large print and braille, with tactile degree markings every five or ten degrees. COLOR: The thermomete
Tactile Manipulatives
Tactile Manipulatives is a kit designed to decrease stress, promote focusing and concentration, and increase tactile awareness of hands and fingers for children 3 years and older with autism, nerve injuries, and sensory processing disorders. This kit consists of nine tactile products in one set. It can also be used to strengthen hands and fingers before handwriting activities and fine motor skill tasks. Set includes: Kinetic Sand (2pounds), Pop Toob, Play Foam (2), Fishy Squishy, Koosh Ball*,
Tactile Pipeline
The Tactile Pipeline is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use individuals who have visual disabilities or developmental disabilities, attention deficit disorder, or who have had a stroke. The user connects PVC pipe, T's and elbows to create free-form sculptures or to follow a pattern. The set includes a storage toolbox, wooden base, pipe pieces, wooden dowel, two metal chime balls, assorted pompons, instructions, and pattern cards.
Tactile Symbols
Tactile Symbols are a symbolic language system designed to provide a means of communication for people who have both communication disabilities and visual disabilities. The symbols are permanent, manipulatable, can be tactually discriminated, and may be selected using a simple motor response such as touching. The symbols are coded by shape to represent various meaning categories and objects are glued to plastic background shapes to represent specific vocabulary items. For example, backgrounds in
Tactile/auditory Yes/no Board.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tactile auditory board to allow a visually impaired, non-verbal child to respond "yes" or "no" to a question by pressing one of two switches. Describes and pictures a plastic board with two switches, each of which makes a distinct sound when triggered, one for yes, one for no. Half of a tennis ball and half of a smooth ball serve as "ready" positions on which the child's hands are placed. Materials required include a sheet of fiberboard (masonite) abou
Tactual Discrimination Worksheets (Model 1-08810-00)
Tactual Discrimination Worksheets, model 1-08810-00, are braille reading readiness tests designed for use in the evaluation of individuals who are blind or have low vision. Worksheets can be used to evaluate beginning braille students of all ages. This is a four-part set of consumable worksheets, including 20 geometric form sheets, 26 line sheets, 20 angular figure sheets, and 20 braille code character sheets. Examples of tasks on the worksheets include finding the figure that is different in a
Tad Tilt-In-Space Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To enable a child to have her position changed without leaving the chair. This standard child's tilt-in-space chair, designed by Technical Aids for the Disabled (TAD), Australia, was customized to meet the specific needs of an 18-month old child with Aircardi syndrome with little head and trunk control. Made of plywood, this chair adjusts from upright to 55 degrees of tilt to enable the child to sit upright for eating, drinking, etc. while providing relief from the eff
Tad Toilet Step And Rail
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To enable a child with small stature or balance disabilities to access the toilet with little or no assistance. This safety rail is designed to fit in front of and around a child-sized toilet and consists of a slightly raised platform with grab bars and a frame that extends along both sides and behind the toilet. It can assist with accessing the toilet, provide lateralsupport while seated or standing, and assist with rising from a seated position. The rail is made of t
Tail Light Switch And Say It Play It (Model 464)
The Tail Light Switch and Say It Play It, model 464, is a touch switch and direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and severe physical disabilities and communication disabilities. A light touch along the rim activates lights, vibration, and a recorded message. A connected toy or device is also activated. The surface is textured in a way similar to a car tail light. The unit can be used on a table or mounted on the wall or door with the optional hanger.
Tail Light Switch With Vibration And Music (Model 463 & 465)
The Tail Light Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and severe physical disabilities. A light touch along the rim activates music, lights, and vibration. A connected toy or device is also activated. Model 465 plays teen/adult music and model 463 plays children's music. The surface is textured in a way similar to a car tail light. The unit can be used on a table or mounted on the wall or door with the optional hanger. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (n
Take Or Place N' Talk Go! Board! (Model 8703P)
The Take or Place N’ Talk Go! Board, model 8703P, is a wall-mounted communication board designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This board allows the user to record from one to seven different messages up to five seconds each. Messages can be played back by taking an item from one of the light sensitive compartments (Take mode), or by placing the item in one of the compartments (Place mode). The unit comes with Velcro attachment sites within each compartment an
Take Or Place N' Talk Series (Models 8705, 8702P, 8701P, & 8704P)
The Take or Place N' Talk Series are direct selection communicators designed for use by children with communication and cognitive disabilities. These devices (each sold separately) reinforce learning through action. Each self-contained unit permits four five-second messages to be recorded; the individual messages are activated by removing an object of the user's choice from the corresponding light-sensitive compartment (photocells). Recessed compartments on the units can be used for placement of
Talk 4 With Levels
The Talk 4 with Levels is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. This device features four message areas on each of 12 levels with 300 seconds of recording time, a recordable level announcer, single jack automatic scanning with LED illumination, True Voice recording quality, and adjustable scanning speed. The unit is also equipped with a volume control, on/off auditory cueing, a removable and adjustable carrying stra
Talk 8 With Levels
The Talk 8 with Levels is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. This device features four message areas on each of 12 levels with 600 seconds of recording time, a recordable level announcer, scanning with LED illumination, two switch scanning, step scanning, True Voice recording quality, and adjustable scanning speed. The unit is also equipped with a volume control, on/off auditory cueing, a removable and adjustabl
Talk Trac Wearable Communicator
The TalkTrac is a wearable communicator that features four messages and two levels for a total of eight individual messages. It's designed for conversing with family and friends, interacting with classmates, and even recording personal information and to-do lists. TalkTrac is a companion for children and adults on the autism spectrum, helping them feel more comfortable in social situations.
Talkables Ii
Talkables II is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. This device enables the user to record two messages and has 10 seconds of recording time on each side. The unit is equipped with two output jacks to activate two connected devices. It also comes with clear covers for icons. POWER: Uses four triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS: 7.5 x 4.5 x 3 inches.
Talkables Iii
Talkables III is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. This device enables the user to record three messages and has five seconds of recording time at each location. The unit is equipped with three output jacks to activate three connected devices. It also comes with clear covers for icons. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS: 10.5 x 5 x 2.75 inches.
Talking Alert (Model 1412 & 1412-L)
The Talking Alert is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model 1412 plays a single 20-second message when the textured lens is pressed and a bright light confirms activation. Model 1412-L offers twelve 24-second messages, with one message on each level. The light confirms one of the message has been transmitted. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries (not included). OPTIONS: Wall hanger. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 2.25 x 7.75 inches.
Talking Bead Chain With Lights And Mini Bead Chain With Lights (Models 649 & 648)
The Talking Bead Chain with Lights, model 649, and the Mini Bead Chain with Lighjts, model 648, are sensory integration activities designed for use with children with upper extremity, sensory, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. These devices encourage children to reach out to touch the beads, helping to develop cause and effect. The bead curtain is suspended from a sturdy plastic frame for table- top use. Two recesses on the back of each device aid in clamping them to tabletops. Model 649
Talking Book And Talking Game Board Keyguards
Talking Book and Talking Game Board Keyguards are designed to enable children with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities to use popular press-and-play game boards and story books with illustrated press-and-play sound effects strips. These keyguards (each sold separately) fit snugly into the push-button panels and may be mounted permanently using silicone or temporarily using Dual Lock or Velcro depending on the child's needs and abilities. Temparary mounting enables the keyguard to b
Talking Bowling Pins (Model 208)
The Talking Bowling Pins, model 208, is a bowling game designed for use by individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities. When one or all of the bowling pins are knocked over with the soft rubber ball, a message will play. Record and re-record the message as often as needed. Total recording time is 20 seconds. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): The base is 17 x 17 x 1.5 inches. The pins are 14.5 inches tall. The ball is 10 inches in diameter.
Talking Donkey From The Movie Shrek 2 (Model 422)
Talking Donkey from the Movie Shrek 2, model 422, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, Donkey speaks familiar phrases from the movie. POWER: Uses three triple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 4.5 x 9 x 12 inches.
Talking Farm Animals Sound Puzzle
The Talking Farm Animals Sound Puzzle is a wood puzzle with sound designed for children with fine motor, upper extremity, or neurological disabilities. This puzzle is designed to help develop matching and listening skills in children ages 2 years and older. Each of the eight pieces of this puzzle has picture of a farm animal on it. When a piece is placed correctly in the puzzle, the puzzles plays that animal's sound. This multisensory puzzle allows the child to hear all eight animal sounds while
Talking Literacy Kit For The Apple Iie (Talk)
The Talking Literacy Kit (TALK) for the Apple IIe is a set of materials designed to provide visually impaired children and adults with their first exposure to microcomputers. Tactile, auditory and visual experiences are used. The Teacher Kit includes 11 computer parts for tactile inspection, a keyboard model with brailled keys, a teacher's manual (in print and on cassette), three braille reference guides, and two pieces of speech-output software. The Student Kit includes the following programs:
Talking Magic Roller (Model 1652)
The Talking Magic Roller, model 1652, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. A slight touch rolls the cylinder, starting a story, songs, or the alphabet. The toy has a built-in sequential recorder which allows as many segments as desired to be recorded and played. Roll the toy, and the first line is spoken, roll again and the next segment is spoken. If the child cannot roll the toy, a switch (not included) can be used to run th
Talking Master Mouse Computer
The Talking Master Mouse Computer is an educational, electronic toy computer with mouse designed to introduce computer skills and develop math, pre-school spelling, and vocabulary skills. This toy may be appropriate for use by children with low vision due to the bright, contrasting colors of the overlay inserts, keyboard, and screen, as well as the high contrast black on white large print keypad. Activity cards are inserted into the top of the "monitor", and the voice output guides the child thr
Talking Math
Talking Math is a language tutorial program designed for use with children and adults with cognitive and communication disabilities. Contained in a sturdy storage box, this set of 48 large cards is designed to teach the language and concepts necessary for math success, including sorting, sequencing, position, number, shape, and size. Teaching points and follow-up activities are included on the back of each full-color card. DIMENSIONS: 8 x 5.75 inches.
Talking Maze Game
The Talking Maze Game is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game of memory and spatial awareness features a series of mazes of increasing difficulty. The player must navigate each maze, colliding with the walls as few times as possible. The player must also memorize the moves they make as they navigate the maze to avoid too many unnecessary steps. The game can help young children gain awareness of the environment and how to move aro
Talking Nouns I Intellikeys Bundle, Talking Nouns Ii Bundle, & Talking Verbs Intellikeys Bundle
The Talking Nouns I IntelliKeys Bundle, Talking Nouns II IntelliKeys Bundle, and the Talking Verbs IntelliKeys Bundle are a voice output vocabulary tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use by children with cognitive, physical, or communication disabilities. Each set includes the CD-ROM software from Laureate Learning Systems (see separate entry) and the appropriate plastic IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlay. Each program offers several activities: Interactive communication
Talking Nouns I Sterling Edition
Talking Nouns I Sterling Edition is a voice output language tutorial program designed to encourage expressive language, promote communication and train augmentative communication skills for individuals with learning, developmental, or physical disabilities as well as those who are candidates for augmentative communication. The program encourages students to communicate using 50 nouns. Students practice the expressive use of words and phrases and learn the formation of grammatically correct sente
Talking Nouns Ii Sterling Edition
Talking Nouns II Sterling Edition is a voice output language tutorial program designed to encourage expressive language, promote communication, and train augmentative communication skills for individuals with learning, developmental, or physical disabilities as well as those who are candidates for augmentative communication. This program encourages students to communicate using 50 nouns. Students practice the expressive use of words and phrases and learn the formation of grammatically correct se
Talking Pet Sounds Puzzle
The Talking Pet Sounds Puzzle is a wood puzzle with sound designed for children with fine motor, upper extremity, or neurological disabilities. This puzzle is designed to enhance matching and listening skills in children aged 2 years and older. Each of the eight pieces of this puzzle has picture of an animal commonly kept as a pet on it. When a piece is placed correctly in the puzzle, the puzzles plays that animal's sound. This multisensory puzzle allows the child to hear all eight animal sounds
Talking Photo Album (Model 9127)
The Talking Photo Album, model 9127, is a voice output photo album designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. This album allows the user to record and retrieve a ten-second message for each of the 24 pages of photographs, icons, and drawings. The user can start a message by pressing the button of any page. This device can also function as a communication tool or it can be used to create a talking slide show or talking storybook. POWER: Uses two triple-
Talking Picture Card Holder (Model 9150)
The Talking Picture Card Holder, model 9150, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. This unit vertically displays a single large picture card (not included) behind a clear cover; pressing the large button at the base activates a single message of up to 20 seconds. Pictures and messages may be changed as required. Velcro strips on the sides of the base enable multiple devices to be connected for multiple message capability. POWER: Uses fou
Talking Pin Say It Play It (Model 9157)
The Talking Pin Say It Play It, model 9157, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. By pushing the happy pin like a joystick, four separate messages can be played. The messages can be recorded and re-recorded by pushing a hidden switch. Playing time is 20 seconds. Four switch output jacks and cords are provided which can simultaneously activate four separate devices. POWER: Uses four double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (WxHxD): 8.2
Talking Science Photocards
Talking Science Photocards are a language tutorial program designed for use with children and adults with cognitive and communication disabilities. Contained in a sturdy storage box, this set of large cards is designed to teach the language and concepts of science, including seasons and weather, life forms, life processes, effects of human activity, earth and environments, materials, forces, and light and sound. Teaching points and follow-up activities are included on the back of each full-color
Talking Sequential Scanner
The Talking Sequential Scanner is a introductory scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The device allows an object to placed in each of four compartments; a corresponding phrase may be recorded for each compartment. When the light for that compartment is sequenced, the message will be spoken. If no message is recorded, the light will scan, but no sound occurs.
Talking Shrek From The Movie Shrek 2 (Model 421)
Talking Shrek from the Movie Shrek 2, model 421, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, Shrek speaks familiar phrases from the movie. POWER: Uses three triple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 4.5 x 9 x 12 inches.
Talking Teddy (Model 3901)
The Talking Teddy Bear, model 3901, is a touch activated or switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Record up to four different messages, each up to five seconds long on the bear, press any of the arms or legs, and the corresponding message plays. Alternatively, four jacks located on the battery compartment enable the child to use external capability switches (not included) to play the messages. POWER: Uses four
Talking Typer For Windows (Models D-03430-00 & D-03430-Ed)
Talking Typer for Windows is a voice output computer keyboarding and typing instruction program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training software speaks and displays lessons on-screen, including drills, practice, and typing games. Lessons can be adjusted to the student's skill level and level of vision. The software can be used by individual students or by multiple students in a networked training environment. The program includes features for teachers, such a
Talking Verbs Sterling Edition
Talking Verbs Sterling Edition is a voice output langusage tutorial program designed for use by individuals with learning, developmental, or physical disabilities as well as those who are candidates for augmentative communication. Designed to encourage expressive language, promote communication, and train augmentative communication skills, this program encourages students to communicate using 40 verbs. Students practice the expressive use of words and phrases and learn the formation of grammatic
Talktime With Tucker
Talk Time with Tucker is a speech training program designed to encourage children with with language learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, visual disabilities or autism to practice a variety of vocalization skills and to experiment with the duration, pitch, and volume of their utterances. The program not only encourages expressive verbalization, it fosters conversation turn-taking and builds imagination and confidence. It features voice activated animation ro
Tall Stacker Pegboard Set
The Tall Stacker Pegboard set is a pegboard designed for use with individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities. This set features a 25-hole crepe rubber pegboard and 25 large, easy-to-grasp plastic pegs. The pegs are designed with holes in the top to permit stacking. OPTIONS: The pegs are also sold separately. DIMENSIONS: The pegs are one inch in diameter and 2 5/8 inches tall. COLOR: Five each in red, yellow, green, blue, and orange.
Tammy And Toby Tracheasaurus Coloring Book
The Tammy and Toby Tracheasaurus Coloring Book, model TT203, is designed to offer children who have had a tracheostomy a fun and educational experience in learning about the tracheostomy procedure, and to offer a forum for discussing anxieties and concerns the child may have regarding their tracheostomy. Toby Tracheasaurus explains to Tammy about having a tracheostomy and introduces her to his collection of dinosaur friends who are also tracheostomized. Therapist may also find this book useful i
Tanagram Kit
The Tanagram Kit is a perceptual training activity designed for use by children and adults with cognitive, perceptual, sensory, and fine motor disabilities. This set includes two sets of brightly colored flat plastic pieces in several shapes and 20 pattern cards. The user uses the pieces to create the designs on the pattern cards.
Tanagramables Book And Tanagrams Set
The Tanagramables Book and Tanagrams Set is a perceptual training activity designed for use by children with cognitive, perceptual, sensory, and fine motor disabilities. This set includes a seven-piece plastic Tanagram set for creating designs and patterns and a 96-page book with 75 reproducible activity sheets organized by level of difficulty.
Tape Recorder (Model 390, 390-8)
The Tape Recorder is an adapted cassette tape recorder designed to be operated by a switch for individuals with physical disabilities. It is ideal for voice or music and can be used with or without an external switch. POWER: The AC line cord has been removed for safety reasons so it can only be used with batteries.
Tape Recorder With Latch / Timer (Model 390X)
The Tape Recorder with Latch/Timer, model 390X, is an adapted tape recorder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This tape recorder offers built-in options for switch activation to record or play cassette tapes. In switch mode, the user touches the external switch (not included) to play. In the latch mode, the user touches the switch and the tape recorder remains activated until the switch is touched again. In the timer mode, the timer is set for one to twenty secon
Target Goals (Models T2138, T2144, T2152, &t2165)
The Target Goals are basketball games designed for use by children with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. The tubular steel goals include netting, are free-standing and self-supporting, and have reduced openings. These Goals may be used indoors or outdoors with beanbags, foam balls, tennis balls, or mini-basketballs (not included). OPTIONS: Backboard. DIMENSIONS: Model T2138 is 2 feet high, model T2144 is 3 feet high, and model T2165 is 4 feet high. Model T2165 is a set of one of eac
Tash Mounting Arm System (Model 66000)
The Tash Mounting Arm System, model 66000, is switch mounting hardware designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This three-part modular system mounts most Tash switches (not included) and consists of a mounting arm that adjusts with one large knob, the mounting connection appropriate for the specific switch selected, and the base clamp most suited to the environment in which the switch is to be used. Switch connect
Tater Toss
Tater Toss is a game designed for use with children with upper extremity or perceptual disabilities. This "hot potato" game enables players to work on passing and tossing skills as well as body awareness and postural stability by playing in different developmental positions. Whoever is holding the when its timer runs out and the bell rings is out.
Tatrapoint Adaptive 1 & Tatrapoint Adaptive 2
Tatrapoint Adaptive is a manual braille writer designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. On this unit's adjustable keyboard, the distance between keys can be adjusted to fit the size of the user's fingers. This feature may be useful for children or others with shorter fingers. Tatrapoint Adaptive 1 can emboss up to 34 cells per line, while Tatrapoint Adaptive 2 can emboss up to 40 cells per line and 25 lines a page. The unit holds a maximum page size of 8.5 x 11 in
Tea Party
Tea Party is a pre-reading tutorial program, a training system for matching/sorting/assembly, and a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to teach classification to children ages 3 to 5 years. Using a PowerPad (see separate entry) or IntelliKeys overlay, users shop at a toy store, a clothing store, a grocery store, and a pet store to select items for a tea party. The complete set includes a program disk and an overlay. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple and Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREM
Teach Me Elmo
Teach Me Elmo is an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive or visual disabilities. This stuffed Sesame Street character teaches mouth, nose, hand, foot and tummy by naming them when pressed. He also gives a big kiss when he names "mouth."
Teach Me To Talk
Teach Me to Talk is a language tutorial program designed for use with children and adults with communication disabilities. This program offers three sections; part one offers pictures of 148 nouns, including animals, foods, transportation, household objects, and simple beginning sounds. Features that can be turned on or off on the fly include pictures morphing to the Mayer-Johnson symbol, a musical interlude before a word is spoken to engage attention, choice of having the word spoken in English
Teach Me To Talk Overlays
Teach Me to Talk Overlays are language tutorial program overlays designed for use with Intellikeys (see separate entry). The hybrid CD-ROM includes all 48 overlayss necessary to use the Teach Me to Talk (see separate entry) program with Intellikeys. The overlays can also be adapted for games and other activities. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM includes versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Both versions require Overlay Maker by Intellitools (not i
Teacher's Cupboard
Teacher's Cupboard is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and reading disabilities. Available in a home user version or a single-user school version, this programs draw young learners into magical lands with kangaroos and giants to find the gifts teachers desire. This interactive literacy program offers two adventures to lead children through focused literacy activities where they practice skills such as identifying beginning letter sounds, story sequencing, an
Teacher's Pet (Models D-03460-00 & D-03460-Ed)
Teacher's Pet, models D-03460-00 & D-03460-ED, is a test authoring program designed for use by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision. The program can be used to create and administer audio or large print drills, practice exercises, tests, and quizzes. Tests that can be created may be multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, single question/single answer, or simple matching. The author can enter a range of acceptable answers (so that, for example, the student can type in either "4"
Teaching Kids To Prepare For School (Cbcd)
Teaching Kids to Prepare for School is an academic tutorial, independent living skills and problem solving skills training program for use by parents and teachers working with pre-school children with cognitive, learning, or vision disabilities. This series of 43 duplicatable books or 43 duplicatable CD-ROMs can be used by parents and teachers at home or in school to instruct children in six areas - Math and Problem Solving Skills; Reading and Language Development; Developing Your Child's Physic
Teaching Touch (Model 1-08861-00)
Teaching Touch, model 1-08861-00, is a tactile skills training program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This program encourages young children to become active explorers and readers of tactile graphics, using real stories to bring important points to life. Various skills that contribute to exploration and appreciation of tactile graphics are addressed in ways that are enjoyable and motivating for children. These skills include tracking, searching, verbal description
Team Up With Timo: Stories
Team Up with Timo: Stories is a story reading program designed for use by children with autism or communication or language disabilities. This computer-based instructional program helps develop story comprehension and social interaction skills using a three-dimensional animated agent, a talking head called Timo. Children engage in shared and repeated reading with Timo to work on listening, answering "wh" questions, retelling stories, and vocabulary. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM or compatible co
Team Up With Timo: Vocabulary
Team Up with Timo: Vocabulary is a vocabulary enhancement program designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have apraxia, autism, or other language learning delays. This computer-based instructional program uses a three-dimensional animated agent, a talking head called Timo, to help children practice identifying, hearing, and saying new words. Timo engages each student in conversation and addresses them by name as he takes them through personalized, interactive lessons
Tech / Four
Tech/Four is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This unit offers four independent four-second messages in a high-quality recorded voice. Messages can be changed as needed. This unit features a shatter-proof, impact-resistant, waterproof plastic case; four input/output jacks for use with switch-activated toys or devices; and an external speaker jack. The unit includes a set of six changeable full-color Mayer-Johnson overlays and a Boar
Tech / Speak (Models Ts2X32, Ts4X32, & Ts6X32)
Tech/Speak is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model TS2X32 offers 32 messages on each of two levels, for a total of 64 messages. Model TS4X32 offers 32 messages on four levels, for a total of 128 messages. Model TS6X32 offers 32 messages on six levels, for a total of 192 messages. The messages are recorded in a high-quality recorded voice and can be changed as needed. This unit features a shatter-proof, impact-resistant, waterproof
Tech/scan 32 & Tech/scan 32 Plus
Tech / Scan 32 and Tech / Scan 32 Plus are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These direct selection communicators can play back 32 separate messages per level on two, four, or six levels. Messages can be scanned in three different modes (Linear, Step, and Row/Column) at three different scan speeds (slow, fast, and medium). The scanning grid provides the user an uninterrupted view of the scanning lights without having to look through a
Tech/scan 8 & Tech/scan 8 Plus
Tech / Scan 8 and Tech / Scan 8 Plus are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These direct selection communicators each have eight message cells that produce clear audible four-second messages when pressed. Users can select from eight message sets (or levels), for a total of 64 messages. These devices are similar to Tech/Talk 8x8 (see separate entry) with the addition of scanning and audible prompts. On both of these direct selection com
Tech/talk (Models Tt6X8, Tt8X8, & Tt12X8)
Tech/TALK is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model TT6X8 offers eight messages on each of six levels, for a total of 48 messages. Model TT8X8 offers eight messages on eight levels, for a total of 64 messages. Model TT12X8 offers eight messages on twelve levels, for a total of 96 messages. Messages are easily recorded in any language in digital Real Voice, and can be changed as needed. Messages will last without battery backup. This
Technical Trainer, The (Model 699)
The Technical Trainer, model 699, is a float swimming aid and swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by children and adults with lower extremity, mobility, neurological, or balance disabilities or arthritis. This triangular unit can be used in a variety of positions, including lying prone or supine, standing, sitting, and sitting with the legs extended. It can also be used as a kick board or to support the head above the water. SIZES: Adult and child/youth.
Teddy Bright-Eyes.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Teddy bear head with eyes that can light up (controlled by an adult) as a reward for appropriate play with toys. Encourages purposeful play. A buzzer or other noisemaker can also be included. Instructions for making a device to encourage a child to play. A teddy bear head is cut out of wood (6 by 6 inches) with holes drilled for the eyes. This is covered with furry fabric; the nose part can be filled with stuffing and a plastic safety nose added. Provi
Teddy Games
Teddy Games is a cause and effect training program and switch controlled game program library designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program contains 12 fun activities with animation and sound. Activities include click to make something happen, matching and sorting, dominoes, creating a scene, and dressing a teddy bear. The games are accessible through a mouse, touchscreen, or switch. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM and compati
Teddy Wear
Teddy Wear is a fully-dressed teddy bear designed to help children with autism or fine motor disabilities practice learning how to get dressed. Each removable piece of clothing on Teddy Wear translates to something the child might wear in the real world, allowing him/her to practice buttoning, zipping, snapping, fastening and tying. The laces, buttons and snaps are large enough for the child's hand to grasp and manipulate, and they may help encourage those with fine motor difficulties to learn t
Teen Tunes Plus
Teen Tunes Plus is a cognitive skills tutorial and a control switch training program designed for use by pre-teens and teens with severe cognitive or physical disabilities and adults learning to use a switch. This program combines a variety of musical interludes with large, interesting graphics, beautiful pictures, and surprising animations. It enciourages intentional use of the switch, improvies visual or auditory attention, enables choice making, and gives the student control over the environm
Telephone Skills Cassettes
Telephone Skills Cassettes is a telephone skils training system designed to simulate job skills using the telephone in business for individuals with a developmental disability. It introduces basic telphone uses that may be encountered in an entry-level job. Six different work sample cassettes include: Taking Messages, Making Appointments, Fast Food Orders, Restaurant Orders, Business Orders, and Consumer Orders. A complete kit includes a Teacher's Guide with Answer Key, Instructional Objective
Telephonics
Telephonics is an interactive educational toy designed for use by children between 12 and 36 months of age with cognitive, vision, or learning disabilities. This telephone-style toy features a receiver and a large block-style keypad with one "key" for each letter of the alphabet; the letters are large and raised. When a letter is pressed, an animal corresponding to that letter pops up for conversation. Each animal speaks three phrases such as "Hi! This is Zoe the Zebra! My name starts with 'Z' t
Teletubbies Threading Toy (Model 96751)
The Teletubbies Threading Toy is an eye hand coordination activity designed for childrenages three and up with fine motor disabilities. Depicting the characters from the popular children's television program, this wooden threading board has eight holes through which thick thread attached to a rabbit's tail can be woven.
Television (Model 452)
The Television is designed to be switch adaptable for individuals with physical disabilities. It is designed to safely interrupt the power supply so that the user does not have to use batteries. However, if portability is desired, the TV will operate from internal batteries. If no switch is added, the set will play like an unadapted set. When it is adapted with a switch, added circuitry allows the TV to stay on or off each time the switch is activated.
Tell A Tale
Tell A Tale is a story writing program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program encourages children to write their own three-sentence stories using the 100 combination offered by the software. Each story has an opening, a setting, an actor, and action, all illustrated with animation. The program also offers clear narration in male or female voices, highlighted text, and an interface simple enough for early learners. Full teacher controls and three levels
Tell By Touch
Tell By Touch is a tactile discrimination training activity designed for use with individuals with neurological disabilities. The set includes large hardwood dominoe-style plaques with large textured circles and hardwood knobs to be placed in the circles. The knobs have eight to ten variously-colored textures. The users match the textures on the knobs with those on the plaques using tactile and visual discrimination.
Telling Time Dominoes
Time Telling Dominoes is a time skills tutorial program designed for use with individuals with learning and developmental disabilities. Designed to be used similarly to standard dominoes, these dominoes depict the time on digital and analog clock faces or express the time using time telling vocabulary. The set includes hour and half-hour times, as well as quarter hour, five minute, and minute intervals.
Ten Counter (Model 3101)
The Ten Counter, model 3101, is an educational toy designed for use by children with fine motor and cognitive disabilities. This manipulative toy consists of a wooden base with 10 arches, each holding from one to 10 flat beads. The number of beads on the arch corresponds to the printed numeral and the number of objects pictured at the bottom of the arch.
Tense Sequencing Cards
Tense Sequencing Cards are photo cards designed for use with children age four and up with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 33 multicultural cards can be used for reading skill development or for communication training and provides clear full-color photographs of children engaged in various activities. The set includes 11 groups of three cards designed to encourage children to use past, present, and future tense in speech. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 5 inches.
Tent Box Mats
Tent Box Mats is designed for use by children who are working on improving their gross motor skills, strength, and motor coordination as a result of developmental delays, Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy or a neurological involvement. These gross motor mats provide a great surface for exercise, balance, and gentle tumbling activities. The mats are vinyl coated and do not contain latex and can easily be wiped clean. There are two mats that are 24 inches x 72 inches length x 2 inches that mirror
Termite Torpedo (Models D-03470-00 & D-03470-Ed)
Termite Torpedo is an educational game program and visual training activity designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In this arcade-style game, termites are eating their way through Woodville, and the player must clear the playing field of termites. Once the termites have been cleared away, a whole new force appears to take over where the last ones left off. The player must clear all twelve levels of termites to save the city. This game gives students with low vision pra
Terratrek
The TerraTrek is a child's or adult manual wheelchair designed for indoor or outdoor use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This all-terrain chair can be used in mud, snow, sand, and grass. FRAME: The lightweight rigid frame is made of chromoly steel and is available in red, black, yellow, blue, and hunter green. Custom colors are also available. .SEAT: The seat has a front seat height of 21 inches and a rear seat height of 16 to 19 inches. It features clothing guards and an adjustable b
Terrier Tricycle, Tmx Tricycle, Terrier Duo, & Tmx Duo
The Terrier and TMX Tricycles are foot-pedalled three-wheeled cycles for children and youth, and the Terrier Duo and TMX Duo are the same cycles but have a handcrank added for encouraging arm and foot movement. The cycles are built for stability, and are adjustable to allow the addition of cycle accessories for riders with disabilities. FRAME: Metallic tubing frame is reinforced, and has anti tipping devices. SEAT: Bicycle style seat is height adjustable. WHEELS: The Terrier trikes have 14-inch
Terry Shower / Swim Cape - Petite Adult (Model 340)
The Terry Shower/Swim Cape - Petite Adult, model 340, is a hooded cape or robe designed for wear by adults with mobility or lower extremity disabilities, spinal cord injury, and others who use wheelchairs. Designed to clear wheelchair wheels and made of 100 percent cotton, this cape has a longer front and a shorter back and a long zip opening. It can be worn immediately after swimming or bathing. DIMENSIONS: 36-inch front; 44 inches wide; 24-inch back; 22-inch front zipper. WEIGHT: 3 pounds. COL
Test Of Attention For Infants Kit (Model 3106)
The Test of Attention for Infants Kit, model 3106, is a test designed to target infants who may be at risk for later cognitive delays, attentional deficits and learning disabilities. The test consists of four subdomains which are Visual Attention, Tactile Attention, Auditory Attention and Multi-Sensory Attention. It evaluates the infants ability to initiate and sustain attention, persist and maintain interest, shift attention between stimuli and focus attention when challenged. The kit includes
Test Of Language Development-Intermediate — Fourth Edition
The Test of Language Development: Intermediate - Fourth Edition (TOLD:I-4), is a language development assessment test designed for use in identifying children with communication disabilities. Professionals can use the test to (1) identify children between the ages of eight and seventeen years old who are significantly below their peers in oral language proficiency, (2) determine specific strengths and weaknesses in oral language skills, (3) document progress in remedial programs, and (4) measure
Tether Ball (Model 8033)
The Tether Ball, model 8033, is an upper extremity exerciser designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The set includes a frame that clamps to a tabletop or wheelchair lapboard with the included clamp. Also included are three textured balls for striking that clip to the frame (balls may vary). DIMENSIONS (HxW): 24 x 11 inches.
Texture Dominoes (Model G5011)
Texture Dominoes, model G5011, are a tactile and math skills game designed for use by children with learning and visual disabilities. The dominoes can be used as both a game and to promote tactile discrimination. Each of the 28 pieces has two different surface textures. A wooden storage tray is included.
Textured Matching Blocks (Model 1-08950-00)
Helps young children learn tactual matching of textures, recognition of types of textures, and identification of textures by name. Six textured blocks are matched with identically textured nests which hold the blocks. The brightly painted board, 6 3/4 by 9 3/4 inches, contains six recessed nests. Feet are fastened to the bottom of each corner of the board to prevent scarring of desk or table surfaces and to avoid slipping on smooth surfaces. The six natural-finish wood squares, 2 1/4 by 2 1/4 in
Textured Number Floor Puzzle (Model A9246-30)
The Textured Number Floor Puzzle, model A9246-30, is a floor puzzle with large pieces designed for use by children with physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. This puzzle features large, soft foam pieces with different textures on them to stimulate the sense of touch. Each number tile is a different color and has a piece count equal to the number on the tile. For example, the number two tile breaks down into two pieces. Puzzle pieces form the numbers one through nine. The entire puzz
Textured Roller Step Talking Sequencer (Model 653)
The Textured Roller Step Talking Sequencer, model 653, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children or adults with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. By playing a sequential series of pre-recorded messages, this sequencer enables a user with limited communication skills to carry on a simple conversation. The device can also be used for for testing, directions, multiplication, memorization, medical instructions, storytelling, and sing-alongs. It is activated usin
Textured Roller Switch (Models 642 & 639)
The Textured Roller Switch is a rotating cylinder switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical and upper extremity disabilities. The surface of this switch is covered with small bumps to create a somatosensory experience and encourage the user to activate the switch. Model 642 is a switch only and activates a connected toy or device when the drum is spun. Model 639 can be used as a switch and/or a sensory toy. When th drum is spun, it activates music, lights, and vibrations. POWER
Textured Saucer Switch (Models 722R, 722B, & 722S)
The Textured Saucer Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This large-surface switch comes in a choice of textures and activates a connected device with a slight touch. Model 722R has a ringed surface, model 722B has a bumpy surface, and model 722S has a smooth surface. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: Seven inches in diameter.
TFH Resonance Bean Bag (Model 9Rscb)
The Resonance Bean Bag, model 9RSCB, is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children and adults with neurological, emotional, or cognitive disabilities. Made of tough, wipe-clean vinyl, this chair features a built-in amplifier with cables to connect to the television or a stereo system rated from ten to one hundred watts of power. The chair molds to the contours of the user's body. COLOR: Choice of an assortment.
TFH Resonance Chaise Lounge (Model 9Rscc)
The Resonance Chaise Lounge, model 9RSCC, is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children and adults with neurological, emotional, or cognitive disabilities. Made of tough, wipe-clean vinyl, this chaise features a built-in amplifier with cables to connect to the television or a stereo system rated from ten to one hundred watts of power. The head of the unit is slightly elevated and a U-shaped roll around three sides of the head section prevents users from rolling off. DIMEN
TFH Resonance Cushion (Model 9Rscn)
The Resonance Cushion, model 9RSCN, is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children and adults with neurological, emotional, or cognitive disabilities. This cushion can be used in a standars chair or a wheelchair and features a built-in amplifier with cables to connect to the television or a stereo system rated from ten to one hundred watts of power. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD). 18 x 13 x 4 inches.
TFH Swing Seats
The TFH Swing Seats are swing accesories for children or adults with physical or neurological disabilities. These swing seats are designed of high density polyehtylene plastic with a pommel, four straps, and a shoulder harness with snap buckles. The straps are adjustable, as is the rake of the seat. OPTIONS: Child seat liner, leg supports, head supports for the child and teenage models, waterproof seat covers, sun shade and replacement ropes. SIZES: Child, Teenage, and Adult. DIMENSIONS: Child m
The Abacus Made Easy: Braille (Model 5-00220-00) & Large Type (Model 4-00100-00)
"The Abacus Made Easy," by Davidow, published in Braille (model 5-00220-00) and large print (model 4-00100-00), is an instruction book on the Cranmer abacus designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision.
The Baby Bear Series Intellikeys Bundle
The Baby Bear Series IntelliKeys Bundle is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by very young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes three software programs from the Elaine Clark Center and the IntelliKeys overlays. The software includes Baby Bear's Bubble Bath, Baby Bear Goes to School, and Baby Bear Plays Outside. Each story depicts Baby Bear participating in a variety of activities. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh Computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Inte
The Backyard
The Backyard is an academic tutorial program designed to allow students to explore science and social skills for children with a developmental or physical disability. Children learn about animals, discovering that each one has a preferred habitat with a particular kind of climate. They can experiment to see what happens when animals interact. Other activities acquaint students with the concept of life cycles, where they can see a caterpillar turn into a butterfly. Activities in the Teacher's Gui
The Best Of Kidtech
The Best of KidTech is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The program uses one verse of each of six songs songs, including "Five Green and Speckled Frogs" and "I'm Bringing home a Baby Bumblebee," to teach cause and effect, object permanence, tracking, and attention skills. The variety of songs and graphics keep interest high. The program can be accessed via a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see
The Big Books Of Poetry Series
The Big Books of Poetry Series are large print books designed for use by children with low vision. The series presents math, science, and literature concepts for students reading at levels 1 and 2, utilizing a variety of poetic styles expressed by well-known poets. The three titles in the series are "The Big Book of Poetry," "The Big Book of Science Poems," and "The Big Book of Math Poems." Each book includes 15 poems with full-color illustrations and features multi-cultural representation in th
The Bridge To Braille
The Bridge to Braille is a manual for teaching braille to children who are blind or have low vision. It is a step-by-step guide that shows parents and teachers how to help blind children progress from early literacy experiences all the way to full participation in the classroom. Topics include reading and math readiness, braille reading and writing techniques, the Nemeth braille math code, techniques for doing math in braille, literary and textbook format, correcting and editing braille, how to
The Community Kit And Community Visual Overlay Kit (Models 3605-5 & 3599-7)
The Community Kit, model 3605-5, and the Community Visual Overlay Kit, model 3599-7, are independent living skills tutorials and language and street sign traininging systems designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten through third grade levels to identify the persons, places, buildings, and signs found around the neighborhood. The program uses a magnetized board and metallic-backed figures coupled with visual overlays to illustrate vehicles, buildings, stores, restaurants, traffi
The Country Kit And Country Visual Overlay Kit (Models 3606-3 & 3600-4)
The Country Kit, model 3606-3, and the Country Visual Overlay Kit, model 3600-4, are language training systems designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten through third grade levels about the vocabulary and experiences of rural or natural settings. Illustrations include wild animals, farm animals, people (including a woman who uses a wheelchair), buildings and objects, and the environment in all four seasons. The complete kit includes a self-standing magnetized display board, 11
The Flasher (Model 698 & 698-8)
The Flasher, model 698 and 698-8, is a switch operated toy designed to provide visual stimulation for indiviudals with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The device emits a pulsating, bright light (approximately 60 flashes per minute) when activated by any Toys for Special Children external capability switch (see separate entries). The circular light is mounted on a plastic base. This product comes with a standard 0.25 inch jack and plug (no. 698) and is available with a 1/8 inch jack
The Handmade Alphabet
The Handtalk Alphabet is a sign language training book designed for use with children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. Available in hardcover or softcover editions, this 32-page alphabet book depicts the manual representation of each letter of the alphabet and an object beginning with that letter.
The Home Kit And Home Visual Overlay Kit (Models 3607-1 & 3601-2)
The Home Kit, model 3607-1, and the Home Visual Overlay Kit, model 3601-2, are language training systems and independent living skills tutorials designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten through third grade levels about activities in different rooms of the home, including the bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Students are also encouraged to understand and appreciate differences in others as they compare a variety of home situations. The set includes the figure of a wo
The Hugster
The Hugster is a pillow designed for a variety of uses such as nursing, pregnancy, infant support, TV/reading, sleeping and back support. It is horsesoe shaped with a velcro fastener that hugs the user. This pillow is made of 100% polyester filling with a cover that is 100% cotton.
The Mighty Mouth Game
The Mighty Mouth Game is an oral motor skill designed for children 3 years and older with aphasia or low oral muscle tone. Players draw cards, do the mouth exercises shown and move their counters around the colored board. This game includes 34 mouth exercise playing cards (17 pairs). It includes 4 custom-made hand mirrors (used to teach the exercises); a purple vinyl mirror holder; and 6 assorted colored counters. A thorough instructor's manual which includes game ideas, a reproducible parent
The Miliken Story Teller
The Miliken Story Teller is a reading comprehension skills program designed to intorduce children to story reading and writing for individuals who have a cognitive or physical disability. Children can follow the stories as they come to life on the screen, while listening to the text read by a human voice. The program combines speech, graphics, and animation in three classic children's tales to capture students' attention. Little Red Riding Hood, The Ugly Duckling and Henny Penny are read in huma
The Nest
The Nest is an oversized positioning seat designed for use by children with neurological or severe physical disabilities. This soft seat offers surround-around comfort and security while placing child in correct 90-degree body alignment. The Nest’s center gives way slightly, firming and drawing the sides together for support. Comfortable for one child, it can be used as a place for a child and a therapist to relax and work. This seat is made of rugged nylon. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 78 x 59 inc
The Nursery Series Intellikeys Bundle
The Nursery Series IntelliKeys Bundle is a pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by very young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes three software programs from the Elaine Clark Center and the IntelliKeys overlays. The software includes Over in the Meadow which teaches the numbers one through ten, Farm Animals which allows the child to select an animal and practice the sound it makes, and I Feel Happy which expands on the song "If You're happy and You Know I
The Positive Image Bracing System
The Positive Image Bracing System is an ankle foot orthoses designed specifically to make braces cosmetically appealing for children. The composite braces feature bright colors and images of cartoon characters incorporated into the brace material. Because the images are "in" the brace material, they will not peel or fade. A choice of a variety of cartoon characters is available, including The Flinstones, The Jetsons, Captain Planet, Batman, and Loony Tunes.
The Rodeo
The Rodeo is a math and cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use with children, teens, or adults with cognitive, upper extremity, or vision disabilities. This program uses a trip to the rodeo with age-appropriate graphics, songs, and animation to teach cause and effect, matching, and early number concepts. A "Let's Choose My Song" feature is designed specifically for users with vision disabilities. The program may be accessed using a mouse, a touch screen, a single switch, or Intellike
The Sentence Master: Program For Success In Reading Level 1
Sentence Master: A Program for Success in Reading Level 1 is a language and reading tutorial program designed to increase reading comprehension, foster independent reading and facilitate classroom inclusion for children and adults with language learning, developmental, or hearing disabilities, or autism. This program is useful for teaching reading skills to students who have difficulty with phonics or oral language, or who have impulsive learning styles and for teaching English as a second langu
The Sentence Master: Program For Success In Reading Level 2
The Sentence Master: A Program for Success in Reading Level 2 is a language and reading tutorial program designed to increase reading comprehension, foster independent reading and facilitate classroom inclusion for children and adults with language learning, developmental, hearing disabilities, or autism. It is useful for teaching reading skills to students who have difficulty with phonics or oral language, or who have impulsive learning styles. It is also effective for teaching English as a sec
The Sentence Master: Program For Success In Reading Level 3
The Sentence Master: A Program for Success in Reading Level 3 is a language and reading tutorial program designed to increase reading comprehension, foster independent reading and facilitate classroom inclusion for children and adults with language learning, developmental, hearing disabilities, or autism. This program can be used for teaching reading skills to students who have difficulty with phonics or oral language, or who have impulsive learning styles or for teaching English as a second la
The Sentence Master: Program For Success In Reading Level 4
The Sentence Master: A Program for Success in Reading Level 4 is a language and reading tutorial program designed to increase reading comprehension, foster independent reading and facilitate classroom inclusion for children and adults with language learning, developmental, hearing disabilities, or autism. It is useful for teaching reading skills to students who have difficulty with phonics or oral language, or who have impulsive learning styles. It is also effective for teaching English as a sec
The Signing Teddy Bears: Honey & Cookie
The Signing Teddy Bears: Honey & Cookie are stuffed animals designed for children with hearing disabilities. Each bear is designed to be held on the user's lap; the user slips his or her hand into the gloves on the paws and enables the bear to sign. Both bears are washable and non-allergenic. DIMENSIONS: Honey is 24 inches tall and Cookie is 18 inches tall.
The Special Needs Travel Guide
The Special Needs Travel Guide is an ebook can be used for planning a road trip, cruise, or airplane travel for people with disabilities.
The Very Busy Spider
The Very Busy Spider, by Eric Carle, is a tactile book designed to offer tactual stimulation for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The book is meant to be read aloud so that children can follow along by feeling the raised pictures.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle, is a large print book designed for children with low vision. There are srikingly bold pictures and simple text in large clear type which tell the story of the hungry little caterpillar's progress through a variety of foods.
The Walk-O-Long
The Walk-O-Long is a gait belt designed for use with children with walking or balance disabilities. To use, wrap the Walk-O-Long around the child’s chest and under the arms, then adjust it to fit comfortably and secure the single-latch safety buckle in back. The beltsecurity strap extension enables the adult to provide assistance without bending. The primary security strap is made of super-strong flat nylon webbing. The one-piece security strap is threaded through each Walk-O-Long, and then loop
The Working Farm Thematic Activity Module (Models 2819-2 & 2820-6)
The Working Farm Thematic Activity Module is a language training system and vocabulary tutorial program designed to teach students functioning at the Kindergarten through first grade levels basic language and science skills as students compare and group animals, identify food products produced on farms, and discuss farm jobs. The system utilizes a magnetized display board and metallic-backed visuals to illustrate concepts and encourage interactive learning. The module includes a self-standing ma
Thebug
TheBug is a child's stroller and manual wheelchair designed for use by children with neurological disabilities, mobility disabilities, lower extremity disabilities, or spinal cord injury. This child's wheelchair / stroller can be transformed from a low-mount stroller to a manual tilt in space wheelchair with either a front or rear wheel drive configuration using the same frame. The upper assembly can also be separated and attached to a powered wheelchair (not included). FRAME: Re-configurable fr
Ther-A-Saur
The Ther-A-Saur is a hand exerciser designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity or fine motor disabilities, arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome. These dinosaur-shaped exercisers are made of a squeezable polymer material that will not leak if punctured and returns to its original shape after use. The exerciser is available in a choice of soft, medium, or hard resistance to facilitate progressive hand therapy, and the material also provides tactile and proprioceptive sensory stim
Theradapt Adult Angle Straddle Bench
The Adult Angle Straddle Bench is a forward tilt seat designed for use by individuals with balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. This bench can be adjusted for use as a a horizontal bench, an angle bench, or
a rocking bench (a rocker base is included). The height- and angle-adjustability provided when using the angle base promotes an anterior pelvic tilt, erect sitting posture, and increased weight bearing through the lower extremities. When using the rocker base, the bench enc
Theradapt Mini-Prone Stander
The TherAdapt Mini-Prone Stander is designed to provide early intervention aged children with appropriate support for weight bearing and anti-gravity orientation. The unit is free-standing and adjusts in 10 degree increments from 10 to 30 degrees back from vertical. The rounded chest plate with trunk pad, measured from the foot plate, is height adjustable from 20 to 26 inches. The padded knee bar adjusts from 5.5 to 10 inches. The stander has two separate 1-inch hook and loop adjustable pelvis
Theradapt Mini-Supine Stander
The TherAdapt Mini-Supine Stander is a standing table designed and sized to meet the needs of children in early intervention programs. The hinged lower back lowers for positioning and adjusts in 5 degree increments back 20 degrees from vertical. The stander comes equipped with adjustable angle tray; adjustable trunk and knee pads; pelvic, knee and chest straps; dual adjustable thoracic pads; and ankle straps secured with double D-rings. The stander can be moved by tilting back and rolling it on
Theradapt Posture Chair With Lumbar Support
The TherAdapt Posture Chair with Lumbar Support is a posture chair for preschool/primary or intermediate aged children. The Posture Chair positions child in a semi-kneeling position with forward tilting seat, keeping the back straight and the pelvis in proper position. The seat is height adjustable with dual adjustable knee pads. The chair has front castors. SIZES: Preschool/primary fits children 3 to 4 feet tall; Intermediate fits children 4 to 5 feet tall. OPTIONS: Velcro straps, seat belts, t
Theradapt Primary Prone Stander
The TherAdapt Primary Prone Stander is designed to provide early grade school aged children with appropriate support for weight bearing and anti- gravity orientation. (A smaller Mini-Prone Stander is also available - see separate entry.) The unit is free-standing and adjusts in 10 degree increments from 10 to 30 degrees back from vertical. The rounded chest plate with trunk pad, measured from the foot plate, is height adjustable from 27 to 34 inches. The padded knee bar adjusts from 6.5 to 12.5
Theradapt Primary Supine Stander
The TherAdapt Primary Supine Stander is a standing table designed and sized to meet the needs of primary aged children. The hinged lower back lowers for positioning and adjusts in 5 degree increments back 20 degrees from vertical. The stander comes equipped with adjustable angle tray; adjustable trunk and knee pads; pelvic, knee and chest straps; dual adjustable thoracic pads; and ankle straps secured with double D-rings. The stander can be moved by tilting back and rolling it on non-swivel cast
Therapedic Umbrella Stroller (Model 2300)
The TheraPedic Umbrella Stroller, model 2300, is a stroller base for detachable car seat designed for use by children with balance, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. This lightweight folding stroller base accepts the Columbia TheraPedic Positioning Seat (see separate entry). FRAME (HxLxW): The aluminum frame with steel reinforcements is 36 x 45.5 x 24 inches. SEAT (LxW): 15.5 to 18.5 x 16 inches. The distance from the floor to the seat is 24 inches. The seat depth is adjustable and
Therapeutic Balls (Model 9085)
The Therapeutic Balls, model 9085, is a set of textured balls designed for use in therapeutic settings. This set of sensory balls offers the user both visual and tactile stimulation. The set includes: one Flex Ring, 2 Koosh Balls, 12 Mini Porcupine Balls, one oversized sensory ball with bumps, one Porcupine Ball, one Sensa-Ring, one small sensory ball with bumps, three Sensory Soft Cuddle Balls, one Stranz Ball, and one Senso-dot Ball. A carrying bag is also included. DIMENSIONS (Diameter): The
Therapeutic Building Blocks (Models 370 & 372)
Therapeutic Building Blocks are eye hand coordination activities designed for use by children with fine motor and cognitive disabilities. Model 370 is a shape board. While using it, children learn how to distinguish the difference between different shapes. It features a wooden base and nine three-dimensional blocks in various shapes. The Geometric Peg Board, model 372, has a wooden base with pegs to accept discs in five different shapes and a variety of colors, encouraging shape, color, and size
Therapeutic Fold-A-Buggy (Model Ap 118-15)
The Therapeutic Fold-A-Buggy, model AP 118-15, is a stroller and positioning chair designed for use by children with neurological disabilities or severe physical disabilities. This lightweight buggy provides positioning during transport and folds for storage in a car trunk. FRAME: The steel tubing frame has reversible handles. SEAT (WxD): 13 x 10 to 13 inches. The seat has a three-point positioning belt with a depth adjustable crotch strap. The back height is 21 inches. The back also offers vari
Therapeutic Manipulator (Model 2304)
The Therapeutic Manipulator, model 2304, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Pulling one of the two wiggle people activates cartoon sounds. Rotating the worm activates lights, music, and vibration in a dome in the center of the unit. Moving the large knob to the right or left plays more cartoon sounds. Pushing the green button plays a soothing tune. The unit has a wedge base for tabletop use, or the base can be removed for wall mounting. POWER: Uses f
Therapeutic Riding Bolster
The Therapeutic Riding Bolster is a riding bolster designed for use in therapeutic riding programs. This bolster enables the therapist and side walkers to focus only on the rider by providing support for riders with limited trunk control. The bolster has adjustable straps that can be attached to each side of a saddle, surcingle, or bareback pad. Made of easy-to-care-for heavy-duty Waxwear, it has heavy-duty hardware and a pillow insert. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 14 x 7 inches.
Therapeutic Roller Rider (Model Ap 5003)
The Therapeutic Roller Rider, model AP 5003, is a scooter board with trunk support designed for use by children with poor trunk control and weak lower extremities. By moving the handlebars from side to side, the child can play independently. Upturned handlebars encourage trunk extension and rotation, while promoting shoulder stability and upper extremity reciprocal movement. The board has a footplate to position the feet and an adjustable lower extremity strap. The board also has a padded back s
Therapeutic Weight
Weight cuffs. Sets or individual weights from 1/2 to 20 pounds. For ankles, wrists and torsos for adults and children. Iron pellets are encased in heavy duty foam backed vinyl. Velcro closures. Color coded, marked in pounds and kilograms. Grommeted for storage on weight racks. Weight racks also available. Also available as sets ($469 to $283).
Theraplay Combination Swing (Model 581-488)
The Theraplay Combination Swing is a swing set designed seats and wheelchair platforms for individuals in a wheelchair and those without a disability. It is a standard swing frame with two cut-proof seats, and two wheelchair swing platforms with pull-rope attachments. DIMENSIONS: Ground space needed is 9 x 25 feet. Swing set is 8 feet high. Top rail has outer dimension of 2-3/8 inches and legs have an outer dimension of 1-7/8 inches WEIGHT: 350 pounds.
Theraplay Hammock Swing Seat (Model 382-405)
The TheraPlay Hammock Swing Seat is a hammock suspension swing for children and adults with poor trunk control. Both height and angle is adjustable to provide a custom fit for each individual. The frame is steel and supports a heavy-duty canvas seat. Hardware, chest and knee straps included. DIMENSIONS: 24 inches wide by 50 inches long. WEIGHT: 30 lbs.
Theraplay Successball (Model 382-663)
TheraPlay Successball is a basketball backstop for players in wheelchairs. The rim is height adjustable, and is mounted on a galvanized steel frame with a nylon rebound net and a bottom rollback net. It is ideal for training for for higher skill levels. DIMENSIONS: The rim is 30 inches in diameter. Height adjusts from five to eight feet. The rebound net is eight feet wide. WEIGHT: 100 pounds.
Theraplay Successball Jr. (Model 382-664)
Successball Jr. is a basketball net for players in wheelchairs. It has a large square rim and a lower height than normal to ensure successful "basketball" play for beginners or individuals with severe disabilities. It stands on 4 legs. DIMENSIONS: Rim is four feet square. height is five feet. WEIGHT: 44 pounds.
Theraplay Vertical Swing Seat (Model 382-406)
The TheraPlay Vertical Swing Seat is a torso support for children and adults with poor upper body control. The Step-In swing features adjustable upper torso support to suit the needs of most users. The frame is steel and supports a heavy-duty canvas seat. The swing easily attaches to standard swing hangers. Hardware and adjustable chest strap are included. DIMENSIONS: 24 inches wide by 30 inches long. WEIGHT: 24 pounds.
Theraplay Wheel Thru Arcade (Model 381-115)
The TheraPlay Wheel Thru Arcade is a wheelchair jungle gym designed for pulling and scaling play for children who are ambulatory or in a wheelchair. It is ideal for developing gross motor skills as well as balance and coordination. The structure is made of galvanized steel pipe. DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 53 x 36 inches x 10 feet. Ground space needed is 3 x 10 feet. WEIGHT: 160 pounds.
Theraplay Wheelchair Swing With Frame (Model 381-402, 382-402)
The Theraplay Wheelchair Swing with Frame is a wheelchair swing with portable frame for individuals who use a wheelchair. The swivel swing bearing allows the chair to be rotated 360 degrees horizontally for vestibular therapy. It can be used for indoor or outdoor use. The frame is made of 1-7/8 inch O.D. galvanized pipe. OPTIONS: Optional pull chain attachment allows wheelchair occupant to propel swing by pulling chain; includes 8 foot chain. DIMENSIONS: Frame is 8 x 8 x 8 feet high.
Therapy Ball Stabilizing Ring
The Therapy Ball Stabilizing Ring is a balance training device designed for use with individuals with neurological, balance, or mobility disabilities. This molded plastic ring is designed to hold any size therapy ball, allowing the ball to sit on the ring while the user sits on the ball. This device is intended for individuals working on sitting balance who are not prepared for the less stable environment of a therapy ball.
Therapy Balls (Model 9095)
The Therapy Balls, model 9095, are a set of inflatable exercise balls designed for use in therapeutic settings. This set of five balls can be used to strengthen core muscles, for vestibular therapy, and for performing a variety of balance, strength, flexibility and rehabilitation exercises. OPTIONS: Hand pump. DIMENSIONS: 16, 21, 25, 33 and 37 inches in diameter. COLOR: Assorted.
Therapy Balls (Models 1311-1315 & 1361-1366)
Therapy Balls, models 1311-1315 and 1361-1366, are designed for therapeutic exercise for individuals with a physical disability. They can be used with clients in almost any developmental position for an endless variety of activities for flexion, extension, equilibrium reactions, and postural adjustments. The balls are made of soft heavy-duty molded vinyl and can be soft inflated using the Inflator/Deflator Pump (see separate entry) or firmly inflated to full diameter using the Air Station (see s
Therapy Brush (Model 3012)
The Therapy Brush, model 3012, is a combination hair vrush with a built up handle and massager designed for use with individuals with sensory, neurological, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. This brush helps provide increased circulation to the scalp, provide tactile stimulation, or help relieve muscle pain and stiffness in the neck or shoulders.
Therapy Net And Adaption Kit (Model 0130 & 0131)
The Therapy Net, model 0130, is a rotational swing designed to provide linear movement and vestibular stimulation for persons with little motor control. The Net is roomy so it is large enough for children and adults and it stretches easily so as to prevent pinching fingers. The net is made of heavy-duty nylon cord, and is suspended from welded steel rings. Also available is the Adaption Kit, model 0131, which allows physically challenged or uncoordinated individuals the opportunity to enjoy the
Therapy Shoppe Backwards Weighted Vest
The Therapy Shoppe Backwards Weighted Vest is a weighted vest designed for use in sensory integration activities by children with physical or neurological disabilities. These fully-lined, denim vests feature a Velcro closure in the back to reduce unwanted removal, a low, rounded neck in the front, sealed sandbag weights, and four discreet inside pockets that accommodate various sized weights. The extra-small and small vests each include four four-ounce weightss and the medium vest includes four
Therapy Shoppe Balance Rocker Board
The Therapy Shoppe Balance Rocker Board is a balance training device designed for use by individuals with balance or neurological disabilities. These units can be used for developing balance skills, postural strength and stability, and for providing vestibular-movement input for children, teens, and adults. These solid-wood boards provide forwards-backwards, and side-to-side movements and can be used while sitting, kneeling, or standing. DIMENSIONS: 18 x 18 x 5 inches. CAPACITY: 250 pounds.
Therapy Shoppe Pressure Vest
The Therapy Shoppe Pressure Vest is a pressure garment designed for use in sensory integration activities by children with physical, emotional or neurological disabilities. Made of interlocking neoprene, the vest is designed to be worn under or over clothing. These washable vests are designed to assist children with sensory integration disabilities self-regulate. Features include side Velcro closures that lets a therapist or parent custom-tailor the "hugging effect." SIZES: Extra-small (size 2
Therapy Shoppe Spinning Board
The Therapy Shoppe Spinning Boards are designed for use with individuals with balance or neurological disabilities. These solid wood spinning boards are designed to be used by children and adults in school, clinic, or home settings for vestibular (movement) input. DIMENSIONS: 18, 21, or 24 inches. CAPACITY: 400 poumds.
Therapy Shoppe T-Stool
The Therapy Shoppe T-Stool is a balance training device designed for use by individuals with balance or neurological disabilities. These durable sold-wood stools can be used to incorporate balance training in the classroom, during therapy games, or to work on postural stability and trunk control. DIMENSIONS: Available in 12, 14, or 16 inches high. The seating surface measure 9 x 10 inches.
Therapy Shoppe Weighted Lap Pads With Fleece Covers
The Therapy Shoppe Weighted Lap Pad with Fleece Cover is a weighted pad designed for use by individuals with sensory integration, neurological, or emotional disabilities while participating in sensory and integration activities. Constructed of water-resistant nylon with a washable soft fleece cover, these lap pads are designed for use in the classroom, home, car, restaurants, and waiting rooms to aid in self-regulation. SIZES: Small (with 2.5 pounds of weight), medium (with 3.5 pounds of weight)
Therapy Shoppe Weighted Vest
The Therapy Shoppe Weighted Vest is a weighted vest designed for use in sensory integration activities by children with physical or neurological disabilities. Made of denim with a unisex-design lining, this vest is designed to provide proprioceptive input, creating a calming, organizing effect for many children. Features include Velcro closures, sealed sandbag weights, and four hidden inside pockets that are designed to accommodate a variety of different sized weights. The extra-small and small
Therapy Stroller (Model G3446-Cx10), Therapy Stroller Ages 4-13 (Model G5091- Cx12)
Lightweight, compact folding stroller with complete adjustability, full range of corrective positioning options and folding mechanism that eliminates slump and the hazard of accidental folding. Fabric is easily removed for washing. 4J junior cruiser for infants to 5 years (model G3446,) measures seat depth 8 to 12 inches, seat width 11 inches, seat back height 21 inches, holds up to 100 pounds and 45 inch child. 4M cruiser for children 4 to 13 years (model 5091,) seat depth 9 1/2 to 14 1/2 inche
Theratogs Ultra Full Body System (Models Gfb100, Gfb200, Gfb300, Gfb400, Gfb600, Gfb610, Gfb620, Gfb700, Gfb710, Gfb720 & Gfb730)
The TheraTogs ULTRA Full Body System, models GFB100, GFB200, GFB300, GFB400, GFB600, GFB610, GFB620, GFB700, GFB710, GFB720 and GFB730, is a kyphosis, low back and spinal orthosis and pressure garment and designed for use by children and adults with sensory integration, emotional, or neurological disabilities, posture issues and autism. The Full Body System is made with GoldTone material that has stretch, tension and rebound properties specifically formulated for the demands of biomechanical ret
Theratogs Ultra Lower Extremity System (Models Gle201, Gle301, Gle401, Gle601, Gle611, Gle621, Gle701, Gle711, Gle721 & Gle731)
The TheraTogs ULTRA Lower Extremity System, models GLE201, GLE301, GLE401, GLE601, GLE611, GLE621, GLE701, GLE711, GLE721 AND GLE731, is a knee extension orthosis, knee ankle foot orthosis, and an above knee training orthosis system designed for use by children and adults who have alignment and functional deviations of the knee joints, developing femurs, and hip joints as well as balance, walking, neuromuscular and lower extremity disabilities. It is made with GoldTone material that has stretch,
Theratogs Ultra Posture And Torso Alignment System (Models Gpta110, Gpta210, Gpta310 & Gpta410)
The TheraTogs ULTRA Posture and Torso Alignment (PTA) System, models GPTA110, GPTA210, GPTA310 and GPTA410, is a kyphosis, low back and spinal orthosis, shoulder brace, and pressure garment and designed for use by children and adults of short stature with sensory integration, emotional, or neurological disabilities, posture issues, scapular and shoulder misalignments, and autism. The Full Body System is made with GoldTone material that has stretch, tension and rebound properties specifically for
Theratogs Ultra Upper Extremity System For Pediatric Hemiplegia (Models Ghe106, Ghe206, Ghe306 & Ghe406)
The TheraTogs ULTRA Upper Extremity System for Pediatric Hemiplegia, models GHE106, GHE206, GHE306 and GHE406, is a hemiplegic shoulder subluxation support and kyphosis and low back orthosis designed for use by children who have torso, scapular, shoulder, elbow, and forearm misalignments due to hemiplegia or other conditions. It is made with GoldTone material that has stretch, tension and rebound properties specifically formulated for the demands of biomechanical retraining and support. This su
Theratogs Ultra Wrist And Thumb Positioning System (Models Gwt307R, Gwt307L, Gwt317R, Gwt317L, Gwt617R, Gwt617L, Gwt627R, Gwt627L, Gwt637R & Gwt637L)
The TheraTogs ULTRA Wrist and Thumb Positioning System, models GWT307R, GWT307L, GWT317R, GWT317L, GWT617R, GWT617L, GWT627R, GWT627L, GWT637R and GWT637L, is a hand and wrist orthosis for children and adults with upper extremity disabilities. The system can be used to improve wrist and thumb stability, restore the palmar arch, reduce flexible ulnar deviation, assist in reducing forearm pronation or supination, and relieve pain associated with malalignment. It is made with GoldTone material with
Think & Go Phonics Learning System
The Think & Go Phonics Learning System is an interactive electronic pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children between the ages of three and seven years who have cognitive or learning disabilities. In the shape of a frog's head, this unit offers six teach and quiz games to teach the alphabet, phonics, spelling, and early reading skills. . With the encouraging voice of Leap the Frog guiding them, children are taught the alphabet, quizzed on the alphabet, taught phonics, quizzed
Thinkin Things Collection 1
Thinkin' Things Collection I is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to develop a wide range of thinking skills including visual and auditory memory, visual and discrimination, and logic and creativity for children who are developmentally delayed. The program offers six activities where students make logical comparisons, work with attributes, deduce "secret rules," and repeat and improvise musical patterns and tunes. Flying Spheres and Flying Shapes allow students to experiment with spat
Thinkin Things Collection 2
Thinkin' Things Collection 2 is a perceptual training program designed to help students build higher level thinking skills for children who have a learning disability. This program is available in the original disk version or the new CD-ROM format, and contains the same familiar characters from Thinkin' Things Collection 1. It is designed to help students learn to read and write rhymes and recognize symbol/sound relationships. There are also games to develop their memory, listening and observati
Thinkin Things Collection 3
Thinkin Things Collection 3 is a computer instruction program designed to build students' thinking and problem solving skills for individuals with a developmental disability. This program will challenge students to develop logical reasoning, analyze and synthesize information, explore elementary computer programming concepts, experiment with physics properties and build key problem solving skills. It allows students to learn how to observe, investigate, and solve problems more efficiently and ef
Thinkin' Science
Thinkin' Science is a science tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive and learning disabilities. Five environments introduce students to the scientific methods and concepts needed to understand basic Earth, life, and physical sciences. Students learn to think like scientists as they solve problems using hypothesis, experimentation, observation, and deduction. The program covers major topics in Kindergarten to second grade science curriculums with hundreds of problems. A vari
Thinkin' Science Zap!
Thinkin' Science ZAP! is a science tutorial program designed for use by students with cognitive and learning disabilities. Working with laser beams, electrical circuits, and "visible" sound waves, students practice valuable thinking skills while experimenting within a scientifically accurate environment. Skills developed include observation, prediction, deductive reasoning, conceptual modeling, theory building, and hypothesis testing. The program features Virtual Manipulatives that provide hands
Thinkin' Things Frippletown
Thinkin' Things FrippleTown is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive and motor disabilities. As users discover the Fripples and the town they call home, they participate in four activities to develop problem-solving skills. In the Fripple Delivery Van, students take charge of a delivery van as they develop spatial skills while delivering packages to Fripples around town. In this three-dimensional environment, they discover multiple ways to solve problems
Thirteen Piece Modular Positioning Set (Model 13-011)
The Thirteen Piece Modular Positioning Set, model 13-011, is a set of large foam shapes designed to be used interchangeably and in combination to position children and adults for therapy sessions, play or work activities, in a wheelchair, or for nighttime positioning. The pieces are made of high-density foam cover with waterproof and cleanable vinyl. The set includes cylindrical rolls and 8 rectangles in a variety of sizes. DIMENSIONS: Rolls are 7 x 7 inches, 5 x 20 inches, 8 x 20 inches, 5 x 5
Thirty Degree Prone Positioning Board For Children With Gastroesophageal Reflux.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prone positioner for infants, intended to hold the child at 30 degrees after feeding to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Describes construction of a prone positioner using 24 by 36 inches of Orthoplast bent around and fastened at the corners, creating a 30 degree angle (to allow for the child's weight and compression), with the opening filled with dense foam. An 8 by 20 inch piece of Orthoplast is molded into a cone shape and fastened near the bottom e
This Is A "hold-Up"!
This is a "Hold-Up"! is a torso support designed for use by individuals who lack trunk control. This one-piece butterfly-shaped support is made of nylon-covered closed-cell foam and features extended shoulder straps and elastic for comfort. It is compatible with most wheelchair seating systems and may be adapted for use with wheelchairs, high chairs, strollers, suppine standers, and more. The heavy-duty nylon covering is hand-washable OPTIONS: Custom adaptations and a gastric tube opening. SIZES
This Is The Way We Wash Our Face
This is the Way We Wash Our Face is a pre-reading tutorial program and personal skills tutorial program using this familiar song to promote personal care skills for children ages 18 months to 5 years. The program uses the PowerPad expanded keyboard (see entry) or IntelliKeys and an overlay that presents pictures for each verse. By pressing on a picture, the child can hear the verse of "This is the Way. . ." that pertains to that picture; an animated graphic for the verse is also presented. Verse
This Old Man
This Old Man is a pre-reading tutorial program and a sign language program and a sign language training program designed for use with children ages 3 to 6 years. The program uses the familiar nursery song together with sign language to teach numbers and counting. The game may be played by 1 to 12 players using a single switch, a TouchWindow (see separate entry), or the keyboard. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: A color monitor is required. WARRANTY: Faulty disk
Thomas Race On The Rails Slide Toy (Model 31)
Thomas Race on the Rails Slide Toy, model 31, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Hit the switch and cheer on the train engines from Thomas the Tank Engine as they race around the multi-tiered island of tracks. Flying above is Harold the Helicopter. The toy teaches cause and effect, visual tracking, and object identification. POWER: Uses one D battery (not included). DIMENSIONS: 20 x 19 x 6.5 inches.
Thomas Steady Arm
The Thomas Steady Arm is an arm support for feeding and a writing aid designed for use by children or adults with disabilities causing arm and hand tremors. This unit eliminates and/or significantly controls tremors by supporting graduated vertical, horizontal, and circular movements. The unit mounts to any table top (other than glass) or to a wheelchair. The user's arm is placed in a trough-style arm holder and secured with straps, and the unit's three tension adjusters are set to counter tremo
Thomashilfen Easys Stroller
The Thomashilfen EASyS Stroller is a child's stroller with a positioning seating system designed for use by children with neurological, mobility or severe physical disabilities. The stroller consists of a lightweight folding A-Chassis frame and the EASyS modular seating system. This stroller includes the Balance Safety System (BSS) to reduces the risk of the stroller tipping over by automatically sliding the seat forward when reclining the backrest, which shifts the center of gravity to a more s
Thomashilfen Quick Base (Q-Chassis) High-Low Base
Thomashilfen Quick Base (Q-Chassis) High-Low Base is an alternative frame designed for use by children with neurological and mobility disabilities. It that allows you to move the Thomashilfen seating systems from the mobility or stroller base, creating an indoor base that is great for family, therapy, or classroom inclusion. The Thomashilfen Quick Base is equipped with a patented tipping prevention function called the Balance Safety System or BSS. When the back of EASyS is reclined, the seat
Thomashilfen Thevo Twist Seating System
Thomashilfen Thevotwist Seating System is a manual stroller designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. Thomashilfen thevotwist stroller gives optimum support to child while allowing the possibility for small trunk movements. While seated in the Thevotwist stroller, users are able to use their arms and hands while being supported. The Stroller incorporates Micro-Stimulation technology and Balance Safety System. Thevotwist Stro
Threading Apple
The Threading Apple is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by young children with fine motor disabilities. This large wooden replica of an apple is perforated with large holes and a worm attached to a long thread tale can be threaded through the holes.
Threading Cheese
The Threading Cheese is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by young children with fine motor disabilities. This large wooden replica of a swiss cheese is perforated with large holes and a nouse attached to a long thread tale can be threade through the holes.
Threading Set
The Threading Set is a hand eye coordination activity designed for use with children with neurological and fine motor disabilities. The set includes two plastic shoe shapes punched for lacing, laces, and a large plastic needle. One shoe is printed with letters and the other with numbers, providing letter and number recognition practice in addition to lacing and shoe tying practice. DIMENSIONS: Each shoe is 8 inches long.
Three Bear Family Count & Match
The Three Bear Family Count & Match is a training system for matching / sorting / assembly designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The set includes 16 plastic circus bears for counting, sorting and matching; 27 hands-on activities, and two games.
Three Bear Family Lacing Boards
The Three Bear Family Lacing Boards are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Each of the cardboard mats features the picture of a bear printed on it as well as a pattern of holes for lacing. The pattern of holes is different on each mat to provide differing levels of challenge. The set includes three mats and three laces. COLOR: One mat and one lace in red, yellow, and blue.
Three Bear Family Toss 'n' Play Activity Set
The Three Bear Family Toss 'N' Play Activity Set is a bean bag game designed for use by children with upper extremity or perceptual disabilities. The set includes a vinyl floor mat, four canvas bean bags, a game and activity book, and a storage box. The double-sided floor mat is printed with bright graphics of bears and numbered bear paw prints on a path; the reverse side of the mat is printed with a large bear with nmbers.. DIMENSIONS: The mat is 4 x 5 feet.
Three Function Activity Center (Model 500)
The Three Function Activity Center, model 500, is a sensory busy box designed to provide visual, auditory, and somatosensory stimulation to children with disabilities. The sturdy red plastic panel has a bright yellow plate that vibrates when touched, an orange plate that lights and buzzes when pushed, and a pull-ball that turns on an AM radio. DIMENSIONS: 5.5 x 12 inches.
Thumb Switch (Model 802)
The Thumb Switch, model 802, is a designed to develop fine motor skills for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities. Mounted on a cylindrical base, the switch is activated by pressing a button similar to a doorbell. COLOR: The base is yellow and the button is red.
Thumper Bumpers
The Thumper Bumper is a protective helmet designed for wear by adults and children with sensory and motor developmental delays. Seven strategically located padded segments, including a generous brow pad, protect the head during controlled activities. The preshrunk cotton hat has polyester padding and folds for storage. This helmet is machine wash and dry. SIZES: Child size fits heads up to 21 inches. Adult size fits heads up to 25 inches. To determine the size, meaure in a complete circle sta
Tiburon Medical Child Dorsi Stretch Night Time Afo
The Tiburon Medical Child Dorsi Stretch Night Time AFO is a corrective orthotic designed for use by children with tight heel cords or are toe walkers. It is made with bilateral hook & loop straps that easily adjust the positioning of the foot and ankle.Designed to fit both legs, this ankle foot orthotic is hand washable with household products, allowing parents and caregivers to maintain a hygienic environment. A removable liner made from soft, breathable material provides added comfort and
Tic-Tock Answer Clock (Model 1018)
The Tick-Tock Answer Clock, model 1018, is a teaching clock designed to enhance visual stimulation and teach the concept of cause and effect for individuals with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. This clock features a plastic body in the shape of an owl with big eyes. A large clock face with big numbers and moveable hands is on his stomach. When children push down on the owl's left foot, the large plastic minute hand moves ahead five minutes. Then, if they push down on his right foo
Ticonderoga My Hold Right Pencil
The Ticonderoga My Hold Right Pencil is an easy grasp pencil designed for use by children with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Designed for right or left-handed users, this large, triangular pencil is ergonomically designed with tri-color markings for proper finger positioning. It has number two graphite lead. These pencils come in a pack that includes three pencils, a mini-poster, finger stickers, and a pencil sharpener.
Ticonderoga Tri-Write Standard Size Pencil
The Ticonderoga Tri-Write Standard Size Pencil is an easy grasp pencil designed for use by individuals with fine motor and grasping disabilities. This ergonomic, triangle-shaped number 2 pencil has a graphite core formula so it writes smoothly. The triangular grip helps with proper finger placement. Other features include an eraser and a finish that contains Microban anti-microbial protection to inhibit the growth of odor- and stain- causing bacteria on the pencil.
Tiger Pushchair
The Tiger Pushchair is a stroller designed for use with children from one to six years of age with mobility disabilities. It is available in two models to accommodate most children. FRAME: The lightweight tubular frame features growth adjustments and collapses for transport and storage. When folded, both models measure 33 x 25 x 20 inches. An optional hi-low indoor base is also available to allow children to participate in activities at floor or table level. SEAT (WxDxH): The seat on both models
Tiger's Tale
Tiger's Tale is a speech training program designed for use with individuals with speech disabilities. In this program, Tiger has lost his voice and needs help looking for it. Children "talk" for Tiger and their voices are recorded to create a movie. During Tiger's search, animated characters appear and ask children questions to elicit their thoughts, suggestions, and opinions. Conversations are developed using the child's voice along with other pre-recorded voices. If a child is asked a question
Tilite Youth Yg Series (Models Yg & Ygs)
The TiLite Youth YG Series is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. The chair has adjustable frame dimensions and seat width and length to allow for the child's growth. FRAME: Rigid titanium frame with expandable camber tube that adjusts for height and center of gravity. The chair is available with 70, 80, or 85 degree frame front angles; model YG has a fixed front end and model YGS has a swing
Tilite Youth Yr Series (Models Yr & Yra)
The TiLite Youth YR Series is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Rigid titanium frame with satin finish. Model YRA has an adjustable center of gravity. SEAT (LxW): 12 x 12 to 20 x 20 inches. Model YRA has adjustable front and rear seat heights. A folding aluminum height- and angle-adjustable back is standard; options include a non-folding, titanium, fixed height and angle back and a
Tilt Switch (Model 990, 990-8)
The Tilt Switch is a mercury switch designed to activate a toy or device at the slightest mivement for individuals with physical disabilities. When the unit is tilted, the switch is activated. The unit is mounted on a band which can be strapped to the desired part of the body. DIMENSIONS: 0.5 x 1 inches.
Tilt Switch Kit (Model 999)
The Tilt Switch Kit, model 999, is a squeeze switch kit designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and other physical disabilities. This kit includes a tilt switch, a finger band, a headband, two tilt tubes for grasping skill development, and Velcro for attachment.
Tilt'n'tote Plus (Model 004L)
The Tilt'N'Tote Plus, model 004L, is a hitch-mounted wheelchair carrier designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. It can be used to transport most pediatric and folding electric power chairs, including chairs up to 15.5 inches wide. The front saddle is adjustable to accommodate most lengths. The lift can be mounted on a Class 1, 2, or 3 hitch. CAPACITY: 100 pounds.
Tilt-In-Space Chair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with global developmental delays and low muscle tone with appropriate seating and positioning. The chair is made of lightweight plywood and is angle-adjustable from upright to 45 degrees reclining using trinuts. This enables the user to sit upright for as long as can be tolerated and then recline as needed. The chair is equipped with a tray clamped to metal slides, making it adjustable in height and tilt, and enabling it to follow the angle of the c
Tiltables By R82
The Tiltables by R82 are powered and manual standers that convert to supine, prone, or upright standers and tilt tables designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. All units include trunk support strap, individual height- and angle-adjustable foot supports, and locking casters. Each table provides 90- to 185-degree surface angle adjustment. The tables are available in three sizes, and sizes 2 and 3 are available with or without motorized power tilt; size 1 is available as
Time & Growth Cards
Time & Growth Cards are photo cards designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 60 cards can be used for reading skill development or for communication training. These cards use natural events to illustrate sequencing. For example, one card may illustrate the life of a bird from hatching through the first moment of flight, while another might illustrate the life of a plant from the seed through blooming. Thiis set also includes a guide.
Time Activities Kit
The Time Activities Kit is a time skills tutorial program designed for use with elementary students with learning disabilities. This set includes four overhead transparency clock faces; 10 student clock faces; four digital/analog clock rubber stamps; 1-, 2-, and 3-minute sand timers; 48 flash cards; four different time activity workbooks; and It's About Time! floor games. The set is packaged in a plastic storace box.
Time Frame Four (Model R0303)
Time Frame Four, model R0303, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by children and adults with communication disabilities. This communicator features a talking picture frame offering up to four ten-second messages; touching the corresponding picture activates the recorded message. Included overlays allow a choice of one, two, or four message/picture configurations. Rubber bumpers on the back aloow for tabletop or wall-mounted use. POWER: Uses four triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS: 9
Time Frame Package
The Time Frame Package is a direct selection communicator and a set of symbolic language pictures designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The set includes one Time Frame Four (see separate entry) communicator and one WordWise Master Card Book (see separate entry) with 588 reproducible black line drawings.
Time Teacher
The Time Teacher is a time skills tutorial program designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. The fully functional quartz movement clock features 12 removable blocks to mark the time. One set of block faces shows the time as a standard analog clock, another set of faces can be used to teach time in five-minute steps, another set can be used to teach fractions of hours, and another can be used for 24 hour time to teach the concepts of A.M. and P.M. Manul movement of the clock
Time Teaching Tool For Students With Low Vision
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision in learning to tell time. For a student with low vision, using a standard wall clock as a teaching tool is difficult. The instructor explained that the clock has two hands, a little hand for the hours and a big hand for the minutes. She also explained that if the number to which the big hand was pointing was multiplied by 5, the time would be clear. For example, if the the hour hand pointed to 5 and the minute hand to 4,
Time Telling Set
The Time Telling Set is a time skills tutorial program designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. The set has 41 pieces, including a magnetic write and erase board, two magnetic clock faces, hour and minute hands, and a digital clock face with attachable numerals. Also included is a 64-page reproducible activity book. DIMENSIONS: One clock face is 9 inches in diameter and the other is 4.5 inches.
Time Tracker (Model 1301)
The Time Tracker, model 1301, is a visual timer designed for use by individuals with cognitive or emotional disabilities. This timer can be set from seconds to hours and be used to set time limits, enforce time outs, or ease transitions between tasks. To use, set the amount of time for each colored section. The lighted green, yellow, and red sections flash sequentially as time runs out. The yellow light serves as a warning and the red light indicates time is up. For added reinforcement, one of s
Timer Switch
Timer Switch is a switch latch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Pressing the plate surface once activates the device connected to the switch and it will remain activated for the amount of time indicated on the timer, up to 30 seconds. The timer can be readjusted as needed using the control knob. This switch is equipped with a 1/8th-inch jack. POWER: Uses one 9-volt battery (not included).
Timescales
TimeScales is a time management training system designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. This CD-ROM-based program offers three modules: Hours of the day, minutes of the hour, and from time to time. Each module has a multiple choice and a set the clock option. The parent or teacher can also choose the image or prompt shown as well as the clock face, digital time, time in words, or audio cue only. A preferences menu permits a choice of difficulty level for each question. CO
Timing It Right Board Game
The Timing It Right Board Game is a time skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. This game has children play their way through a busy day while building time-telling skills. The self-checking game helps build skills in telling digital and analog time. The game includes the game board, game pieces, a clock face, and a table flip book.
Timy
Timy is a car seat designed for children who require additional support for positioning due to limited physical mobility. The Timy comes equip with lateral supports and a double-sided shoulder belt guide. There is a 90-degree turn out system for easy access with anatomically formed cushion parts. The seat depth is adjustable to promote a proper fit. The Timy has been crash tested to ECE R44-04.
OPTIONS: Footplate and Support Frame
SIZES: Junior, Standard, Senior, Senior Max.
DIMENSIONS: Width 2
Tinker Bell Lantern (Model 1209)
The Tinker Bell Lantern, model 1209, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Activating a connected capability switch (not included) activates lights and phrases spoken by the actual voice of Tinker from the Tinker Bell movie. The Lantern also has a stay-on nightlight feature. The toy also works by twisting the lantern top. POWER: Uses 3 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 10 x 6 x 4 inches.
Tiny Mouse (Models Tmo & Tmob)
The Tiny Mouse is a mouse designed for use by children, seniors, or individuals with arthritis of the fingers and hand. Approximately the half the size of a standard mouse, this unit reduces the need to extend the hand. Features include optical tracking, colored buttons, and a scroll wheel.
Tiny Tastes
Tiny Tastes is designed to encourage young children to try new foods. It can be used with children with autism, sensory processing disorder, and feeding disorders. This app offers a playful approach to turn selective eating struggles or other types of feeding difficulties into a fun game, as a picture of the child’s own food gets uploaded into Tiny’s plate for her to “eat”. The kids want to eat foods as they see Tiny enjoying the same food items. Some children prefer to watch Tiny eat by herself
Tinywalk
Tinywalk is designed to encourage children ages 7 months-3 years of age with mobility disabilities learning to take their first steps. TinyWalk is a weight-relieving gait trainer, which gives dynamic support throughout the rise and fall of the pelvis during ambulation. As the child steps forward, the active spring system of the walker allows the pelvis to move down into the “heel strike” and “toe off” portion of gait, and then assists with elevation to allow for proper “swing-through.” It offers
Tizzy’s Toybox V2
Tizzy’s Toybox V2 is a computer software that is designed for use by individuals with developmental delays, learning and & cognitive disabilities. It introduces early learners to basic literacy and numeracy skills. The CD-ROM contains 12 simple, interactive activities that, whilst fun to complete, will develop children’s understanding of concepts such as sequencing stories, identifying letter sounds, matching numerals with sets of items. Each activity has three levels of difficulty, allowi
Tj Bearytales
TJ Bearytales is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This stoy-telling bear uses interactive books and can be accessed by activating the capability switches mounted on the molded base. Two jacks are located on the side for using other capability switches (not included) if the child cannot access the mounted ones. POWER: Uses four D Batteries. OPTIONS: Additional stories are available. DIMENS
Tmx Elmo
TMX Elmo is a switch adapted toy designed for use by children with severe physical, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. When activated with a capability switch (required but not included) connected to the activator box, Sesame Street's Elmo giggles and shakes and performs a routine of realistic movements. POWER: Elmo uses six double-A Batteries; the activator box requires two triple-A Batteries.
Toby Tote
The Toby Tote is an exhalation kit designed for use with children with tracheostomies. This kit include therapy toys designed to teach children to exhale orally when using the Passy-Muir Speaking Valve (see separate entry) to promote voicing. The kit includes blow horns, a dino whistle, pinwheels, and dino bubbles to encourage the child to practice oral exhalation. Also included are dinosaur wind-up toys and erasers for use as rewards for therapeutic achievements.
Toby Tracheasaurus Plush Toy & Toby Tracheasaurus Puppet
The Toby Tracheasaurus Plush Toy and and Toby Tracheasaurus Puppet are educational toys designed for use with children with tracheostomies. Both the plush toy and the puppet come with a Shiley tracheostomy tube and a Passy-Muir Speaking Valve (see separate entry) to provide therapists and caregivers with an introduction to therapy for children with tracheostomies and facilitate vocalization.
Toby Tracheasaurus Speech Therapy Forms
The Toby Tracheasaurus Speech Therapy Forms are designed to assist children through the process of tracheotomy surgery and speech therapy afterwards by using a dinosaur illustration (who has had a tracheostomy) to relate their experiences. The forms include an Appointment Card ($4 per pad of 25 cards) to help children remember their appointments; a Therapy Agreement ($6 per pad of 25) to help the child set goals between the child and the therapist; Homework forms ($6 per pad of 25) that serve as
Todd Bath Seat
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with global developmental delays and low muscle tone with appropriate seating and positioning for bathing. The chair is made of PVC pressure pipe and fittings, with a seat and back of outdoor fabric. The seat is also equipped with a webbing pelvic strap and crotch strap. The base frame is fitted with suction cups for security and stability. The seat back is fixed at 90 degrees to the seat and the entire seat unit can be reclined from 32 to 50 degree
Toddler Ada Stainless Steel Portable Sink (Model Pse-2020I)
The Toddler ADA Stainless Steel Portable Sink, model PSE–2020I, is a portable accessible sink designed for use by toddlers and children who use wheelchairs. This accessible sink is specifically designed for use in schools and other environments with small children. It is equipped with a single stainless steel basin with a single lever faucet, and it provides hot and cold running water. The unit features a 3-gallon tank for fresh water, a 4-gallon tank for waste water, and a 20 AMPS preset water
Toddler Folding Parallel Bars (Model 596)
The Toddler Folding Parallel Bars, model 596, are folding parallel bars designed for a small child. The features include a steel base with two stabilizing bars to lock parallel bars in open position. To fold the parallel bars, unlock and slide until handrails are nearly touching. DIMENSIONS: Base is 5 x 30 inches; height adjusts from 15 to 21 inches, width adjusts from 13.5 to 22.5 inches, length is 5 feet, handrail size is 1 inch. The bases requires only 14 inches when not in use but add 3 fee
Toddler Tote
The Toddler Tote is a hand eye coordination activity designed for use by young children with fine motor, cognitive, perceptual, and neurological disabilities. This set includes one Junior Fit-A-Space panel with large geometric shapes; four Shape Squares in a smaller size; two Peg Play Shapes with pegs to introduce early pegboard skills; and three Familiar Things two-piece puzzles. A carrying bag is included.
Toddler Tote
The Toddler Tote is a hand eye coordination activity designed for use by young children with fine motor, cognitive, perceptual, and neurological disabilities. This set includes three one-piece animal puzzles; seven pegs and two pegboards to heighten pegboard manipulation skills; one large crepe foam puzzle with a circle, triangle, and diamond on it; and four small, crepe foam puzzles of a heart, a square, a star, and a circle. A carrying bag is included. COLOR: All of the puzzles, pegs, and pegb
Toddler Universal Cuff
The Toddler Universal Cuff is a utensil holder designed for use by children aged six years old and under with upper extremity disabilities. Designed to hold cutlery, toothbrushes, pencils, etc., this device consists of an adjustable strap with D-ring closure with a utensil handle pad/pocket on the palm. DIMENSIONS: The pad is 1.75 inches wide.
Toddler Walker (Model 2125)
Walker, adjustable height, anodized aluminum tubing. Adjustable height 21 to 25 inches, overall width 18 1/2 inches, width between grips 12 inches, depth 16 inches, weight 2 3/4 pounds. rubber leg tips and handgrips.
Toilet Trainer (Model T2)
The Toilet Trainer, model T2, is an adjustable child commode designed for children two to seven years old, or up to 48 inches tall with hip width up to 9.75 inches with neurological or severe physical disabilities. The chair has a 3-position molded plastic seat with a removable deflector on a wooden base and padded, vinyl-covered lateral and anterior trunk supports. The chair also has an attached height-adjustable tray that tilts forward for positioning and locks in place. The unit can be emptie
Toilet Trainer (Model T3)
The Toilet Trainer, model T3, is an adjustable child's toilet seat designed for children from two to eleven years old with mobility or neurological disabilities. The seat has an adjustable tubular aluminum frame that can be used over standard or elongated toilets. The seat also features lateral and anterior trunk supports, a swing-away anterior chest cushion that locks with a safety latch for access and positioning, and a height-adjustable footrest. OPTIONS: Extension legs to accommodate highe
Told-P:4: Test Of Language Development-Primary — Fourth Edition
The Test of Language Development-Primary: Fourth Edition (TOLD-P:4) is a language development assessment test designed for use in identifying children with communication disabilities. This test assesses spoken language in young children. Professionals can use it to (1) identify children who are significantly below their peers in oral language proficiency, (2) determine their specific strengths and weaknesses in oral language skills, (3) document their progress in remedial programs, and (4) measu
Tom Pediatric Stroller
The TOM Pediatric Stroller is a lightweight tilt-in-space stroller designed for indoor and outdoor use by children or young adults with mobility or severe physical disabilities. The folding stroller is available in four sizes – Mini, Standard, Maxi and Super Maxi. FRAME (HxLxW): 39 to 45 x 33.5 x 24 inches (Mini and Standard); 40 to 46 x 36 x 25.5 inches (Maxi); and 42 x 43 x 27.5 inches (Super Maxi). Folded dimensions (HxLxW) are 21.5 x 36.5 x 24 inches (Mini and Standard); 24.5 x 37.5 x 25.25
Tommy
The Tommy is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Tubular frame with height-adjustable push handles and side panel clothing guards. SEAT: Height- and depth-adjustable firm seat. ARMRESTS: Arm support is height adjustable from 16.5 to 24 centimeters. WHEELS: Two rear wheels can be custom configured. FOOTRESTS: Height-adjustable leg supports with three different positions (0, 20, and 40 d
Tommy's Playstation (Model 3P8-113)
Tommy's PlaySystem, model 3P8-113, is playground equipment designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. The system includes an 18-inch ADA transfer station. Play features include a triple rail slide, a tic-tac-toe wall, and a bubble panel. The play station has a single deck with a roof, and is made from recycled plastic lumber and steel posts. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 5 x 16 feet. Space required is 17 x 28 feet. WEIGHT: 1178 pounds. WARRANTY: Lifetime. DELIVERY TIME: 4 weeks.
Tonicross Tricycles (Models Jm-1, Jm-2, & Jm-3)
ToniCross Tricycles are child or junior tricycles designed for use by children from 2.5 years of age through adolescence with mobility or neurological disabilities. These tricycles are chain-driven from the rear wheels, placing the pedals directly under the seat for an easier pedaling motion. A limited front-wheel turning radius, wide wheelbase, and low center of gravity aid in safety and stability. The seat and upright handlebar height are adjustable and the hand brake can be placed on the righ
Tonka Truck (Model 321)
The Tonka Truck, model 321, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, severe physical, or mobility disabilities. This dump truck comes with six switch inputs to allow the truck to be operated with external switches (not included). The truck moves forward, in reverse, right, and left, and the dumping section raises and lowers. POWER: Uses three C batteries and one 9-volt battery (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 9 x 8.5 x 8 inches.
Tonya Lift
The Tonya Lift is a powered transfer lift designed and sized specifically for use with children with mobility disabilities. This lift adapts to a variety of transfer needs, from bed and floor to bath, commode, wheelchair, and more. The electronic patient positioner adjusts the user to a range of positions from fully lying down to sitting. Standard features include an elephant trunk-style boom with unobstructed 360-degree pivoting at maximum lifting height and a U-shaped base with four heavy-duty
Too Hot Baby Safety Spoons
Too Hot Baby Safety Spoons are child spoons that change color when the food they are placed in reaches a temperature of 105 degrees or higher, reducing the danger of scalding. Made of non-toxic materials, these baby spoons are engineered so that when food temperature exceeds the limit, the color of the spoon bowl disappears entirely, leaving it white. The spoons also feature soft, flexible bowls to prevent injury to the child's gums; the solid, firm handle provides ease of use.
Toobaloo
Toobaloo is designed for users with autism, age 4 years to adult, to assist with auditory processing disorder or dyslexia. By speaking into the Toobaloo, the user hears themselves (auditory feedback) and can make adjustments to fluency, pronunciation, and even increase comprehension. Users can benefit from the auditory feedback process of listening to themselves read aloud. Toobaloo can be used by classroom teachers, reading teachers, speech pathologists, special education teachers, music teache
Toobers & Zots And Oobles
TOOBERS & ZOTS are washable, non-toxic, flexible, tactile foam block and foam rubber toy kit for children with visual or physical disabilities. The soft, large-scale construction toy kits include TOOBERS, which are brightly-colored foam tubes that bend like pipe cleaners and range in length from two inches to four feet long and ZOTS, an assortment of small geomtric shapes that attach to toobers like beads on a string. The tactile nature and larger sizes aid in grasping and successful play. C
Tool Factory Painter
Tool Factory Painter is a drawing and graphics program designed for use by children with learning and cognitive disabilities. The program offers a wide range of colors; special effects such as wash, tint, swirl, and ripple; full control of pen and brush size, shape, and density; adjustable shapes, including rectangle, circle, parallelogram, polygons, and stars; the ability to select regular and irregular areas and a crop-to function; symmetry, color cycling, tiling grid, transparency, and clone;
Tool Factory Spreadsheet
The Tool Factory Word Spreadsheet is a voice output spreadsheet program designed for use by children with learning, vision, and cognitive disabilities.The program offers full multimedia support, permitting drag-and-drop entry of photographs, drawings, video, and audio that stay where they are placed. Text and graphics can be rotated simply by dragging. A large searchable library of clip art is included. The built-in voice engine speaks text as it is typed. This program enables teachers to genera
Tool Factory Word Processor
The Tool Factory Word Processor is a voice output word processor program designed for use by children with learning, vision, and cognitive disabilities. The program offers full multimedia support, permitting drag-and-drop entry of photographs, drawings, video, and audio that stay where they are placed. Text and graphics can be rotated simply by dragging. A large library of clip art is included. The built-in voice engine speaks text as it is typed and the built-in spell checker provides speech fe
Tool Factory Workshop
The Tool Factory Word Workshop is a voice output database, word processor program, and spreadsheet program, along with a drawing program designed for use by children with learning, vision, and cognitive disabilities.The program includes the Tool Factory Word Processor, the Tool Factory Spreadsheet, and the Tool Factory Painter (see separate entries), as well as the Tool Factory Database, Tool Factory Administrator, the Tool Factory Bank Manager, and an E-mailer. The suite uses a consistent inter
Tools For Selecting Appropriate Learning Media (Models 6-01501-00, L-01501-00, & 8-01501-00)
Tools for Selecting Appropriate Learning Media is a manual designed for use in the evaluation of the braille reading readiness of students who are blind or have low vision. It is designed to help parents, teachers, and administrators make decisions concerning students' use of braille, print, or both as their primary reading media or medium. It is a more detailed extension of Print and Braille Literacy: Selecting Appropriate Learning Media (see separate entry). It is available in braille (model 6
Toothbrush Trainer Set
The Toothbrush Trainer Set is a three-piece toothbrush set designed for us with children with neurological, emotional, or severe physical disabilities. One brush head has standard soft bristles, and two brushes are made of flexible rubber for children who tend to bite if a bristle brush is placed in the mouth. The set can be used to stimulate the gums, palate, and teeth of children with severe oral problems without producing adverse reactions.
Tootsietoy Big Colored Wood Blocks
The Tootsietoy Big Colored Wood Blocks is a tactile puzzle designed to provide visual stimulation and encourage eye hand coordination and fine motor skills for children with cognitive or sensory disabilities. The 28 piece wood block set includes ten different shpes in five bright colors. It also stimulate creative plau through planning and building.
Top Tray
The Top Tray is designed for use with spinning tops as an eye hand coordination activity for individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities. This plastic tray features a raised perimeter to contain a spinning top (not included) during spinning skills practice. DIMENSIONS: 8 inches in diameter.
Topl-2: Test Of Pragmatic Language - Second Edition
The Test of Pragmatic Language, Second Edition (TOPL-2), is an assessment evaluation test designed for use by children with communication or learning disabilities. This test provides a comprehensive analysis of social communication in context. Its four principal uses are identifying individuals with pragmatic language deficits, determining individual strengths and weaknesses, documenting an individual’s progress, and researching pragmatic language skills. The complete kit includes an examiner’s
Toppen (Model 77)
The Toppen, model 77, is a protective helmet designed for use by individuals with balance, seizure, mobility, or cognitive disabilities. This lightweight, ventilated helmet has a nylon outer shell and a cotton lining. The chin strap has a thread-through buckle. SIZES: Infant to adult sizes. This helmet can be machine washed in cold water and line dried. DIMENSIONS: For head circumferences 18,19,20,21,22,23,or 25 inches. COLOR: Blue exterior with a red lining.
Topsy Turvy
Topsy Turvy is designed for children with fine motor limitations as well as those working on improving their sensory processing and cognitive development. It is a visually stimulating toy that turns over and over when the integrated switch or attached capability switch is pressed, while multicolored lights blink, and one of six upbeat songs plays. The Topsy Turvy has a mirror mounted on the bottom for additional visual effects.
Toss 'n Go
Toss 'N Go is an educational game desighed for use by children with neurological, upper extremity, fine motor, learning, or eye-hand coordination disabilities. This multipurpose physical and cognitive game assists children in learning different methods of fastening in a normal developmental sequence; offers training in letter, number, color, and shape recognition; and reinforces fine- and gross-motor skills. The child catches the foam-filled die, undoes the fastening device (zipper, buttons, buc
Toss 'n' Play Activity Set
The Toss 'N' Play Activity Set is a bean bag game designed for use by children with upper extremity or perceptual disabilities. The set includes a vinyl floor mat, four canvas bean bags, a multi-lingual game and activity book, and a storage box. The double-sided floor mat is printed with bright graphics of numbers and geometric shapes on one side; the reverse is printed with a hopscotch board. DIMENSIONS: The mat is 4 x 5 feet.
Toss & Build Dice
Toss & Build Dice is a motor planning skill activity designed for use by individuals with cognitive, neurological, or perceptual disabilities. This set includes 36 crepe rubber pieces which can be used for color matching, sorting, memory games, and motor planning activities. The pieces can be used to construct cubes or used on a flat surface to make designs. A tote bag is included. DIMENSIONS: Each piece is 2 inches square.
Totstander
The Totstander is a standing aid designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. This stander encourages children 26 to 33 inches tall to develop weight bearing and postural positioning skills. Standard features include a wooden base, a chest strap, knee supports, and foot sandals. The foot sandals are designed to hold a child's feet securely on the stander, and the knee supports for adduction and abduction are individually height-, depth-, and angle-adjustable. DIMENSIONS: The base is
Tottime Fun-N-Fitness System E3360
The TotTime Fun 'n Fitness System no. E3360 is a wheelchair jungle gym and climbing structure for pre-school aged wheelchair users and able-bodied children that provides an accessible environment for gross motor play and fitness. The structure has one ramp for wheelchair access. The decks are made of a mesh-like metal surface. ACTIVITIES: Half space climb, dip station, PhoneTime (fake phone), crunch bar, preschool Tic-Tac-Toe, RaceTime panel, 2-foot expanded metal stairs, bubble panel, and steer
Tottime Play Unlimited System 3303
The TotTime Playschool Play Unlimited System no. 3303 is a wheelchair jungle gym and climbing structure designed to provide an accessible, barrier-free environment for preschool-age wheelchair users and able-bodied children to engage in gross motor play. The expanded metal decks are mesh- like to provide a surface with good traction. An access ramp is found at either end of the structure. ACTIVITIES: Curved tot slide, Tic-Tac-Toe, two tot swings, RaceTime panel, trapeze swing, PhoneTime panel (f
Tottime Rainbow Arch (Model 3087)
The TotTime Rainbow Arch is jungle gym equipment consisting of three painted metallic tubes in the shape of an arch. Two of the curved poles are parallel, the third is extended out higher. In between the parallel and third poles are three rubber balls that can be pushed from one end of the arch to the other. Young wheelchair users and able-bodied children can use this apparatus as a muscle control and coordination activity. COLORS: Arched tubes are yellow, blue, and red; rubber balls are red. GR
Toucan (Model 401, 401-8)
The Toucan, model 401 and 401-8, is a switch operated hanging toy that can be activated by any Toys for Special Children capability switch (see separate entries) for children with physical or cognitive disabilities. This colorful, plush bird sits on a perch, which must be suspended from above. When activated he starts to swing back and forth and the device plays a song.
Touch & Tug Discovery Book
The Touch & Tug Discovery Book is a touch activated Toy designed for use by infants and young children with cognitive disabilities or low vision. This soft book unfolds into a long activity panel that can be attached to the side of a crib, enabling the child to see and hear stories and soothing music while gazing at the colorful animal scenes above. When the child learns to sit, he/she can interact with any of the three engaging animal activities. With each tug, animal characters verbally in
Touch And Feel Books
Variety of touch and feel books for children. Adventure stories have accompanying pictures with moving parts and a variety of textures and materials.
Touch And Tell (Model 6-44670-00)
Touch and Tell, model 6-44670-00, is a set of tactile books designed for use in preparing children who are blind or have low vision to learn braille. These braille reading readiness books consist of three volumes with tactile pages. Volumes I and II introduce the child to embossed hands and geometric forms, while Volume III introduces the child to braille dots. The three tactile volumes come with an instructional booklet in regular print.
Touch Balloons
Touch Balloons is a visual training and eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with learning, cognitive, fine motor, and upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The program helps users develop eye-hand coordination and visual and tracking skills using a mouse, touchscreen, or switch. Users develop these skills by popping balloons as they float past on-screen. A menu allows the user to choose the direction of the balloons (up, down, left, right, or random) and
Touch Fun Fair
Touch Fun Fair is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Ghost Train, Coconut Shy, Darts, Ring Toss, Grab Bag, and Bumper Cars and develop cause and effect, visual discrimination, matching, and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version re
Touch Games 1
Touch Games 1 is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Pin Wheel, Rockets, Dasher Dog and Annabel, Honey Bee, Memory Doors, and Hectic Highways and develop cause and effect, visual discrimination, matching, and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Ma
Touch Games 2
Touch Games 2 is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Buzz Off, Wake Up, Brian's Bus, Magic Painting, and Sort and See, and develop cause and effect and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8
Touch Here
Touch Here! is a visual stimulation activity designed for use by individuals with profound disabilities. The program provides visual stimulation by displaying a variety of light patterns and animations. Patterns appear wherever the touch screen is touched or at the cursor position when the mouse is clicked. Options enable color preferences to be set. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium or better processor, Windows 95, or CD-ROM drive.
Touch It Series
The Touch it Series is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by students with cognitive or learning disabilities. Users develop hand-eye coordination skills by touching objects to eliminate them as they travel across the screen. Using the mouse, touch monitor, or an interactive whiteboard, students target and explode the objects. The speed, size, and color of every object can be controlled by the teacher or therapist who may adjust the pointer size, number of objects, and designat
Touch Light Panel (Models 3113B, 3113G, 3113L, 3113O, 3113P & 3113R)
The Touch Light Panel, models 3113B, 3113G, 3113L, 3113O, 3113P and 3113R, are touch activated toys designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities. Each panel offers tactile, visual and auditory stimulation to the user when touched. It has a distinct texture, has adjustable vibration, is brightly lit, and plays a variety of songs our other sounds. The lime Touch Light Panel (model 3113L) plays sounds of nature when touched, and the other models play a calming song. Each panel has
Touch!
Touch! is a cause and effect, visual perception, and touch training program designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities. The program is designed to help children develop visual perception skills along with touch or mouse skills. In this program, the student has to touch or click on colorful shapes to see and hear a reward. The program has three configurable games: touch the shapes or all the shapes; touch the shape when it peeps from behind the edge of the computer scree
Touchmoney Software And Worksheets
TouchMoney Software and Worksheets is a money management training system and tutorial program designed to teach accurate counting of various combinations of coins to people with cognitive disabilities. The software program uses a combination of teaching activities and games to help students master the TouchCounting method of touching coins in a specific location a specified number of times to determine value. As students complete each step and play its corresponding game, they learn to successfu
Touchwindow
The TouchWindow is a touch screen designed to provide computer access for individuals who are unable to use a mouse or who have cognitive or learning disabilities. When this touch screen is connected to a computer, touching an on-screen object or word with a finger or stylus will generate input to the computer. This enables users to concentrate on the learning task because there are no intermediate steps or devices to interfere with their attention. Selection of commands, composition of graphics
Towards Independence Intellikeys Bundle
The Towards Independence IntelliKeys Bundle is a vocabulary tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the Picture Cue Dictionary, First Money, Making Change, Spending Money, WordWise, and Looking for Words software from Attainment Company (see separate entries) on a Macintosh/ Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM an
Toy Modification Note: Build It Yourself Battery Interrupter: Revised 1986.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Describes the use of battery interrupters for toys for disabled children and provides instructions for building three types of battery interrupters. Information on construction and use of battery interrupters, or switches, for regular cylindrical batteries, for 9 volt transistor radio type batteries and for use with cassette tape recorders and other devices with a "remote" jack. Includes drawings, a list of sources of information on switches, and a lis
Toy Poodle
The Toy Poodle is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with motor, severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. With pink bows on its ears and a pink collar, this plush dog walks forward and backwards, shakes its head, barks, and wags its tail when a capability switch (not included) is activated. POWER: Uses two AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6 x 5.5 x 3 inches.
Toy Shopping Cart
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and vision and hearing impairments with a safe play and walking aid. The handlebar of the cart was extended up and back toward the child and the rear wheels were fixed and extended back to prevent tipping when the child leaned her weight on the handlebar. A board covered with colorful stickers was attached to the front of the cart to minimize damage from inadvertent bumping. TITLE: Playing and Growing
Toyshop
Toyshop is a control switch training program designed for use by for children with learning disabilities and cognitive disabilities. It is designed for switch users who are progressing from cause and effect to making choices. The program also includes a memory game for those who have mastered primary switching skills. The program includes toy, vehicle, and animal pictures. Users can choose one or two switch operation. COMPATIBILITY: For IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows
Tracheostomy Tube Holder (Model 0834)
The Tracheostomy Tube Holder is designed to protect tracheostomy tubes. Made of Uni-Foam, this holder has web straps with pressure-sensitive hook on the ends to adhere to the foam. SIZES: Pediatric, medium, and large. DIMENSIONS: The pediatric holder is .75-inch wide and fits neck circumferences from 7.5 to 11.5 inches; the medium is one-inch wide and fits neck circumferences from 11.5 to 15.5 inches; the large is one-inch wide and fits neck circumferences from 16 to 20 inches.
Tracker Youth Manual Wheelchair (Model 5810Q-Gr-61)
The Tracker Youth Manual Wheelchair, model 5810Q-GR-61, is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children or small adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Chrome frame. Options include an oxygen holder, a wheeled front or rear anti-tip attachment, a patient records holder, and an IV rod holder. SEAT (LxW): 13.5 x 12 to 16 inches in 1-inch increments. The back is fixed. An optional power assist reclining back is available in all
Tracker Youth Recliner (Model 5810Q-Gr-61-78)
The Tracker Youth Recliner, model 5810Q-GR-61-78, is a child's manual reclining wheelchair designed for use by children or small adults with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This reclining wheelchair is identical to the Tracker Youth Manual Wheelchair (see separate entry), except that it has a power-assist reclining back. FRAME: Chrome frame. Options include an oxygen holder, a wheeled front or rear anti-tip attachment, a patient records holder, and
Trackit
TracKit is a motor planning skill activity designed for use with individuals with cognitive, neurological, visual, and perceptual disabilities. This set includes a tray, a metal ball bearing slider, and ten activity sheets which fit into the tray. Exercises include having the slider move to specific area or trying to keep the slider still. Activities include tracking, memory exercises, shoulder stabilization, motor planning, eye control, and more.
Tractor Crawler (Model T3053) & Trapezoid (Model T3085)
The Tractor Crawler, model T3053, and the Trapezoid, model T3085, are large foam shapes designed for use with individuals with neurological or motor disabilities. Made of thick, dense urethane foam packed inside vinyl-reinforced nylon, the continuaos tractor moves with the individual crawling inside. The trapezoidal polyurethane foam block is also covered in vinyl-reinforced nylon and may be used as an obstacle to create greater challenge with the Tractor Ctawler. DIMENSIONS: The Crawler is 18 i
Traffic Light (Model 1800, 1810, & 1820)
The Traffic Light is a wall-mounted, touch-activated toy designed to introduce children with cognitive or physical disabilities to cause and effect concepts and to identify traffic lights and their meaning. Model 1800 is a light only model which turns on the red, yellow, or green light when the corresponding lens is touched. Model 1810 is a busy box model which adds music, vibration, or a pleasant buzz to the light when the lens is touched. Model 1820 is the Vocal Traffic Light model which has r
Train (Models 410 & 410-8)
The Train is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or mobility disabilities. Equipped for use with a single switch (switch not included), this locomotive provides fun with freewheeling bump and go action, sound, and lights. Model 410 is equipped with a 0.25-inch jack and model 410-8 is equipped with a 1/8-inch jack.
Train Set (Models 420 & 420-8)
The Train Set is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with physical disabilities. This detailed H.O. scale train set includes a locomotive, two cars, a caboose, snap-together track, 24 railroad and street signs, 24 figures and a control center. Model 420 is equipped with a 0.25-inch jack and model 420-8 is equipped with a 1/8-inch jack for switch operation (switch not included). DIMENSIONS: The tracj creates a 47 x 38 inch oval.
Training Scissors (Models Sz-552 To Sc-554)
Kids Training Scissors are designed to allow the teacher and student to cut together, enabling the student to learn the feel of cutting and to gain coordination. Each set of blades has 4 finger loops. Available for right or left-handed children, in blunt or sharp styles. (SZ-552 Right/Blunt, SZ-554 Left/Blunt; SZ-553 Right/Sharp.) MATERIALS: Forged steel, nickel-plated with plastic-coated handles. DIMENSIONS: Blade lengths are 4.75 inches for blunt ended scissors, and 5 inches for the sharp ende
Tranquility All-Through-The-Night Briefs
Tranquility All-Through-The-Night Briefs are disposable incontinence pants designed for use by children and adults with urinary or bowel incontinence. These briefs have extra-large absorbtion capacity for nighttime use. These briefs feature a wetness indicator, Lycra leg gathers, and refastenable tabs. Kufguards act as fecal barriers and prevent leakage. SIZES: Youth (fits waists from 18 to 26 inches), small (fits waists from 24 to 32 inches), medium (fits waists from 32 to 44 inches), and large
Tranquility Premium OverNight Disposable Absorbent Underwear
The Tranquility Premium OverNight Disposable Absorbent Underwear is designed for users with urinary or bowel incontinence to be worn through the night. The disposable absorbent underwear holds over a quart of liquid for uninterrupted sleep. Features a full-rise waist panel for a proportioned and comfortable fit, blue leg elastics that ensure overnight protection, and tear-away side seams for easy removal. The absorbent underwear are made from a soft breathable material, allowing air flow.
Tranquility Swimmates Adult Disposable Swim Diaper
The Tranquility Swimmates Adult Disposable Swim Diaper is designed for users with urinary incontinence. The swim diapers are intended to be used for aqua therapy or any day in the pool. This disposable swimmates are designed to be worn under a bathing suit to provide containment for bowel incontinence. The blue moisture-proof barrier provides light urinary incontinence protection prior to entering the water. Inner leg cuffs help contain bowel incontinence, keeping the pool and bathing suit clean
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment & Intervention System, Second Edition (Model Tpba/i 2)
The Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment and Intervention System, Second Edition, model TPBA/I 2, is a developmental assessment system designed for use by early intervention specialists. With this system, children from birth to age 6 are assessed in four domains (sensorimotor, emotional and social, communication and language, and cognition) while engaged in natural play with a parent. Professionals partner with parents to choose customized play-based interventions that help children make prog
Transistor Radio Cheek Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple cheek switch may be attached to transistor radio to enable child to turn it on with a slight movement of the head. Device is constructed of transistor radio, subminiature lever switch, large bobby pin, plastic coated wire, plastic lid from food container or tennis ball can, cardboard and rosin core solder. COMMENTS: Can be used to teach simple cause and effect relationships to child who has very limited movement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTH
Transparent Mug With Lids And Two Handles
The Transparent Mug with Lids and Two Handles is a twin handle cup designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and drinking disabilities. The clear plastic cup features two large handles and a wide base and a spouted lid and a spill-proof lid. The mug is dishwasher safe and holds up to 10 ounces. OPTIONS: A set of replacement lids is available.
Trapeze Pull Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Trapeze switch which can be suspended above a child to encourage working on grasping or pulling skills; pulling the switch activates a toy, tape player or light. Pull switch requires 3 feet of sturdy chain, 15 inches of 3/4 inch dowel, 2 metal rings to go through holes drilled in dowel, 6 inches of conductor wire, a subminiature size plug, 3 "quick links" size 2, sewing elastic and masking tape. Explains how to build the trapeze, including soldering th
Travel The World With Timmy! Deluxe
Travel the World with Timmy is a language tutorial program designed for use by children with upper extremity and learning disabilities. This program enables users to compare the similarities and differences of cultures through numbers and counting, words and stories, songs and games, arts and crafts, and languages as they travel to Japan, Kenya, Russia, France, and Argentina. Special features include access to "Timmy's Dictionary" from anywhere in the program to see and hear words spoken in diff
TravelChair
The TravelChair is a seating system designed for use by children 3-11 years of age who require additional postural support as a result of neurological involvement, cerebral palsy or developmental delay while flying on commercial aircraft.
Travelin' Toddler's Car Cushion
The Travelin' Toddler's Car Cushion is a head support, polybag cushion designed to offer support and comfort while sleeping for children when traveling. WARRANTY: If merchandise is received in damaged condition, a claim must be reported within five days from date of receipt of shipment.
Treasure Cove!
Treasure Cove! is an academic tutorial program designed to improve undersea science knowledge while building reading, thinking, and math skills for individuals who are developmentally delayed. This program aims to develop thinking skills such as analyzing facts and and drawing conclusions, and provides exposure to scientific facts and principals, especially those of ocean life. There are over 300 spoken problem solving questions and an exciting introduction help children play more easily and mot
Treasure Galaxy!
Treasure Galaxy! is a math tutorial program designed to develop an understanding of measurement, basic fractions, geometric shapes and calendar reading for persons with cognitive disabilities. Revolving around an animated space adventure where the user must discover stolen crystals, this tutorial program features six mathematical activities designed to provide the participant the opportunity to collect the crystals. These activities, at each of the three space stations, include assembling basic
Treasure Mathstorm!
Treasure MathStorm! is an academic tutorial program designed to build abilities to tell time, count money, make change, and solve other math problems. This program strengthens thinking nd basic arithmetic skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication; and develops an understanding of equalities and inequalities. It includes both drill-and-practice and problem-solving questions. There are six different math levels so it is easy to find one that automatically adjusts to the player's abi
Treasure Mountain!
Treasure Mountain! is a math and reading tutorial program designed to teach reading, thinking, math and science skills to children who are developmentally delayed. This program builds on reading comprehension and vocabulary; sorting and pattern matching; arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; and science concepts. It also covers other skills such as work identification, object comparison and deductive thinking. Over 350 spoken questions and hints make pla
Treatment Ladder
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means of helping a child with cerebral palsy to stand independently, to practice dressing while standing, and to provide an aid to practice moving from sitting to standing. The ladder has two pine uprights, each attached to a stable ski-shaped base. Five rungs made of 19 millimeter (mm) dowels are mounted to an inner upright that is height-adjustable using a tri-nut. DIMENSIONS: The height adjusts from 100 to 400 mm above the floor. TITLE: Keeping Active.
Treats Game Assortment
The Treats Game Assortment is an eye hand coordination activity set designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. This set of easy-to-understand games requires players to throw a die to determine how many pieces they receive to place on their laminated mats. The object is to cover the mat with pieces. Players pick up the small pieces and put them in position, strengthening fine motor and grasping skills. The set includes one mat from each of the following games: Cook
Treax Pads
Treax Pads is designed for use by individuals who are working on improving their balance and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, dystonia or traumatic brain injury. It is a system that is composed of a number of differently colored pads that respond to the touch of hands or feet during an activity.
Treehouse
Treehouse is a language and math tutorial program that is designed to encourage creativity, exploration, deductive reasoning and strategic thinking for students with a developmental or physical disability. Students explore the hideaway by clicking on objects which sometimes lead into deeper educational game levels of the program. The Sentence Theater focuses on sentence structure; several activities are centered around music and the instruments of an orchestra. Others concentrate on math, money,
Trek 2000
Trek 2000 is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In this computer game, the player commands four Federation starships, and must defeat an alliance between the Klingons, the Romulans, and the Tholians. This voice output game program comes on a CD-ROM and consists of speaking WAV files. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: DOS; sound card; speech synthesizer supporting speech for DOS.
Tri-Glo Grips
Tri-Glo Grips are a set of 100 pen or pencil holders designed for individuals with fine motor and grasping disabilities. These grips help position the user's hand for writng. Cutouts in the grips permit finger contact with the writing implement. COLOR: Assorted bright colors.
Triangle Chair
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Triangle chair to provide back and side support and to keep a child's legs apart. Describes chair made of 3 quarter-circles of plywood fastened together to make seat and support sides; 2 dowels are fastened to the front of the seat to keep the child's legs separated. This can be used on the floor or fastened to a standard chair. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Finnie, N R TITLE: Handling the Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home REF: New York: E P
Triangle Crayon
The Triangle Crayons are crayons designed for use by young children with fine motor or gross motor disabilities. The crayons are helpful in strengthening the fingers, hands and wrists of children who demonstrate weaknesses in these areas. Use of these type crayons encourage proper writing grasp by reinforcing a tripod grip with the first writing tools a child uses. Each set contains six vibrant colors.
Triangle Ring (Model 102)
The Triangle Ring, model 102, is a float swimming aid designed for use by children with neurological, upper extremity, or lower extremity disabilities. This floatation device has an inner tube constructed from thick and durable .30 latex-free vinyl. The ring is triangular in shape with an opening for the child's head, and comes with a repair kit in a poly bag. DIMENSIONS: 24 inches wide with a 9 inch opening.
Tricky Fingers
Tricky Fingers is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities. The child uses his or her fingertips to manipulate marbles enclosed in a puzzle tray to create a pattern matching that on a pattern card. The set includes two puzzle trays and 14 pattern cards.
Tricycle / Bicycle Back Support
U-shaped chromed steel bar attaches to tricycle or bicycle frame with adjustable clamp. Otto Bock thoracic pad is mounted to U-bar by height adjustable clamp. Also available: foot receptacles with toe straps, handgrips which clamp to handlebars, chest belt, and heavy duty training wheels.
Tricycle Back Support (Model Es-950)
The Tricycle Back Support, model ES-950, is a motorcycle -style back support for child tricycles designed to provide increased support for children with minimal trunk control. The support is made of chrome plated steel tubing and has a curved plastic foam back rest and a nylon automobile-style seat belt attached. The base of the back support bolts easily to standard tricycles.
Tricycle For Child With Short Stature
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with short stature with a tricycle. The project began with a standard child's 12-inch bicycle. To create the required frame size, the frame sections were cut apart and the seat tube was shortened. The pieces were then realigned and welded back together. The pedal crank was shortened and new holes were drilled to mount the pedals. A custom-made tricycle adapter was made to replace the single rear wheel with two wheels, widely spaced. Smaller handleb
Tricycle Pommel (Model Es-925)
The Tricycle Pommel, ES-925, is designed for use on children's tricycles to help maintain abduction of the user's legs while riding. The pommel is made of plastic foam and snaps over the main frame tube in front of the seat; there are no screws, bolts, or buckles.
Trigo Grips
The TriGo Grips are pencil holders designed for use by individuals with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. Molded for use by right- or left-handed users, these grips have a unique design which aids in proper finger positioning while allowing the fingers to touch the pencil or pen.
Tripp Trapp Chair
The Tripp Trapp Chair is an adjustable positioning chair designed to fit all people, infants through adults, with physical and neurological disabilities. Users should have some head control for maximal use since no specific head support is built onto the chair. The seat depth, back support, and foot support are adjustable and functional at any standard table. The wood construction of the chair allows possible modification for increased head support. OPTIONS: 3-inch abduction pommel, foot placeme
Trippel-do Classic
Trippel-do Classic is a foot motion wheelchair designed for children with limited physical mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or stroke. The available height range is 20 to 28 centimeters. Seat widths range from 18 centimeters. It has 16-inch synthetic wheels with rubber tires as well as two 5-inch casters (rear).
Trisoft Contoured Triangle Grips
The TriSoft Contoured Triangle Grips are pencil holders designed for use by individuals with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. These bulb-shaped soft plastic grips slip on to any standard size pen or pencil and have three sides for finger placement. This design provides comfortable finger positioning and prevents the writing utensil from rolling. The textured surface provides tactile cues to the fingertips.
Trotter Pediatric Mobility Chair
The Trotter Pediatric Mobility Chair is an adapted stroller designed for children with upper extremity disabilities, lower extremity disabilities, or balance disabilities. This chair has a depth-adjustable padded seat and an Adjustable Tension Positioning™ (ATP™) backrest, and a positioning belt and a five-point “H”-style harness with padded straps to help keep the child safely secured to the seat. It also features two eight-inch front casters and two large rear wheels with toggle locks, and a p
Trunk Stabilizer.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Trunk stabilizer for positioning person with cerebral palsy in wheelchair. Cloth vest is fabricated with a channel sewn into each side. Dental dam, a soft elastic material, is folded to a width of 4 cm and cut in lengths of 200 cm. The dental dam material is threaded through the channels of the vest with the bottom straps are passed around the chest and tied in back of the wheelchair. The top strap ends pass over the shoulders, down the back between th
Tsunami Little Wave & Tsunami Little Wave Xp
The Tsunami Little Wave and Tsunami Little Wave XP are children's manual wheelchairs designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: The Little Wave is a available with a standard or a width grow-able (XP model) frame. The frame features Crescent center of gravity (CG) adjustment over a 1.75-inch range for amputee positions and 3.75-inch range for standard positions, both in 0.25-inch increments. The Little Wave XP includes
Tub Frame.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tub frame serves as a bathboard, allowing a parent to bathe the child without straining to lift it out of a deep the bathtub. Instructions for constructing aluminum or wooden models of a tub frame. The aluminum frame is made with 1 1/2 inch diameter aluminum tubing, welded together to form a rectangular frame as wide as the distance from the bathtub wall to the outer edge of the ledge, minus approximately 2 inches, and as long as the tub. Strips of 2 i
Tube Swing Kit (Model 1501)
The Tube Swing Kit, model 1501, is designed to provide proprioceptive and vestibular stimulation for individuals with physical disabilities. It is good for flexion and co-contraction exercises and the rubber's natural bounce provides added stimulation. The Kit includes the harness and a large, heavy duty truck innertube. The webbed nylon sling has a fastening closure and is made with a double thickness of material to protect clients from being scraped or poked by the valve stem. OPTIONS: The Har
Tubular Orthosis For Torticollis (T.o.t. Collar)
The Tubular Orthosis for Torticollis (T.O.T. Collar is a cervical collar designed for use by individuals with congenital muscular torticollis. Fabricated of soft PVC plastic and nylon tubing, this collar features short rigid tubes positioned anterior and posterior to the angle of the mandible to train and aid in positioning the head correctly. This collar is washable, non-toxic, and comes pre-assembled and ready to fit. SIZES: Child (fits children 4 months to 10 years of age) and adult (fits chi
Tubular Vibrator (Model 1151, 1151A)
The Tubular Vibrator, model 1151 and 1151-8, is a switch activated, two-speed vibrator designed to provide vibro-tactile feedback for children with physical or sensory disabilities. It is a useful reinforcement for training young children to associate the cause and effect of their actions. The tube can be wrapped around almost any part of the body. POWER: Requires four double-A batteries. OPTIONS: The adapted model 1151A can be used with a capability switch. DIMENSIONS (LxD): 30.5 x 3 inches. CO
Tucker Sling
The Tucker Sling is an infant positioning system for babies who need to be elevated while they sleep. The top of the sling fits snugly over one end of the crib like a fitted sheet or pillow case. The bottom portion of the sling fits the baby much like a safety harness or parachute rigging that goes between the baby's legs and wraps securely around the torso. The baby can be placed on his/her back, side or stomach (in supine, lateral, or prone position). Raising one end of the mattress to approxi
Tuffy Pediatric Recliner 975 (Models 975Se, 975Ce, 975Ne)
The Tuffy Pediatric Recliner 975 is a manual reclining wheelchair with a manual reclining back designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (HxLxW): 38 (with seat back upright) x 44 x (20, 22 or 24) inches. Triple chrome-plated frame with composite side panels. The folded dimensions (LxW) are 31 x 12 inches. Anti-tippers and an anti-folding device are optional. SEAT (LxW): 15 x (12, 14 or 16) inches. The seat height is 16
Tumble Forms 2 Barrel Crawl Roll
The Tumble Forms 2 Barrel Crawl Roll is a cylindrical therapy roll with a hole in the middle large enough for young children to crawl through. A teacher or therapist can provide a rhythmic movement experience for the child by gently rocking the barrel. In time, children will acquire better trunk control as they learn how to shift their weight to roll the barrel themselves. The Tumble Forms 2 Barrel Crawl Roll is latex-free.
Tumble Forms 2 Deluxe Floor Sitter
The Tumble Forms 2 Deluxe Floor Sitter is designed to support and position users (infant through adolescents) with neurological disabilities. The floor sitter is primarily used for assistive activity by positioning the user in an upright or a reclined position suitable for special needs. The feeder seat in conjunction with Sitter Wedge provides increased pelvic stability along with secure seating. Reclining position adjustability is achieved with Velcro® hook and loop system. Features include:
Tumble Forms 2 Mobile Floor Sitter
The Tumble Forms 2 Mobile Floor Sitter is designed to enable moving a properly positioned child with physical disabilities to another area or activity without having to reposition. The mobile base for the medium and large models are made of wood with the Tumble Forms covering and locking ball casters. The extra large mobile base is made of steel tubing with locking casters. The units come complete with a Feeder Seat (see separate entry) and Mobile Base, or the Mobile Base may be ordered separate
Tumble Forms 2 Ready Racer (Model 4770R)
The Tumble Forms 2 Ready Racer, model 4770R, is a hand propelled cart designed to help improve perceptual motor coordination for children with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. The cart is intended to improve perceptual motor skills, strengthen arms and upper trunk, and allow peer play for children 18 months to 5 years of age. The cart allows the child to play at peer level in indoor settings, and to maneuver in tight places. The cart moves easily over carpet and rough surfaces with min
Tumble Forms 2 Rocker Balance Board (Model 819401)
The Tumble Forms 2 Rocker Balance Board, model 819401, is a balance board or balance training device designed to help children improve their balance and coordination skills. Made of solid wood, the Tumble Forms 2 Rocker Balance Board is latex-free and covered with durable, nonslip Tumble Forms 2 coating.
Tumble Forms 2 Scooter Board (Model 4814B)
The Tumble Forms 2 Scooter Board, model 4814B, is designed for use by children with some sitting balance to encourage trunk control. Covered with special anti-microbial coating, this child-friendly padded scooter board helps develop children's neuro-motor control as they propel themselves in any direction. The scooter features a washable, waterproof covering; long-wearing 2-inch casters; and loop handles for holding.
Tumble Forms 2 Soft-Top Rocker Balance (Model 4811)
The Tumble Forms 2 Soft-Top Rocker Balance, model 4811, is a balance board or balance training device designed to assist children improve their balance and coordination. The unit features a wide platform with built-in rockers, and its non-slip, non-abrasive Tumble Forms surface with a foam-cushioned top provides children with sure footing during rocker and balance exercises. The Tumble Forms 2 Soft-Top Rocker Balance has recessed sides to eliminate pinched fingers. It will not mark walls or floo
Tumble Forms 2 Tadpole Pediatric Positioner (Model 4772T)
The Tumble Forms 2 Tadpole Pediatric Positioner, Model 4772T, is designed specifically for early intervention programs serving infants from birth to three years of age with cerebral palsy, motor delays, or other motor dysfunctions. The Tadpole allows the therapist to position the child/infant in prone, seated, postural drainage, and side-lying positions. The unit includes the base, one half roll with lateral supports, a half roll, a positioning strap, and a tray with mirror. It also comes comple
Tumble Forms 2 Tortoise Shell Therapy System (Models 2885, 2885C & 2886)
The Tumble Forms 2 Tortoise Shell Therapy System, models 2885, 2885C & 2886, are balance domes or balance training devices designed for vestibular stimulation or sensory integration activities with children five years of age and younger who have physical or neurological disabilities. The Tortoise Shell, model PC 2885, includes the molded polyethylene dome-shaped shell with a flat lid that can serve as a base. The Deluxe Tortoise Shell, model PC 2886, includes the dome and lid and a net fille
Tumble Forms 2 Universal Corner Chair with Removable Tray (Model 4590U)
The Tumble Forms 2 Universal Corner Chair with Removable Tray, Model 4590U, is a corner seat positioning chair designed to fit children up through adolescence or up to 60 inches tall (152 centimeters). The chair has a broad base to help prevent tipping due to extensor thrusting, and a built-in abductor block which supports a tray (included). The foam padded seat and back support have a hip positioning belt and height adjustable H-harness support. The chair’s padding allows the child to maintain
Tumble Forms 2 Universal Grasshopper System (Model 4775)
The Tumble Forms 2 Universal Grasshopper System, model 4775, is a body positioner system designed for use with children and adults with physical disabilities. The Grasshopper consists of 17 different shapes and forms for adaptive support. Among the positions that can be incorporated into the therapeutic program using this system are side-lying, prone, supine, long-leg sitting, and log-roll sitting. By attaching the Tumble Forms log to the base, the Grasshopper becomes an active therapeutic treat
Tumble Forms 2 Universal Side Lyer (Model 2798)
The Tumble Forms 2 Universal Side Lyer, model 2798, is designed to position children with neurological disabilities. The size accommodates children from preschool-age through adolescence. The base is angled so that gravity helps position the child. The child may lie on the left or right side. Two soft, foam padded belts with Velcro closures holds the child firmly yet gently in place. The Tumble Forms seamless covering is urine proof, washable, and non-toxic. OPTIONS: Two block modules may be pur
Tumble Forms 2 Wedges (Models Deluxe Strap Wedges (Models 2779A Thru 2779E)
The Tumble Forms Wedges and Tumble Forms Deluxe Strap Wedges are large foam shapes and positioning wedges designed for use with children and adults with physical disabilities, during gross motor activities such as rolling, tumbling, walking up or down hill, or for creating a comfortable environment for reading. The Deluxe Strap Wedges have a 4-inch wide Velcro strap to provide gentle support when positioning the user. DIMENSIONS: The Deluxe Strap Wedges, models 2779A and 2779B have a 20 x 22 inc
Tumble Forms Balance Beam
The Tumble Forms Balance Beam, model 4807E, is a reversible balance training device designed to provide two different widths. The beam is covered with the Tumble Forms non-slip, washable, non-toxic covering.
Tumble Forms Barrel Crawl/ Roll (Model 4163B)
The Tumble Forms Barrel Crawl/Roll, model 4163B, is a cylindrical therapy roll with a hole in the middle large enough for young children to crawl through. The vinyl coated foam construction is designed to increase user confidence and to be safer than metal barrels. The teacher or therapist can gently rock the barrel to provide rhythmic movement. As children progress, they will learn better trunk control as they shift their weight to roll the barrel. DIMENSIONS: 22-inch outside diameter; 11-inch
Tumble Forms Biform Wedge (Models 2805A Thru 2805D)
The Tumble Forms Biform Wedge is a dual-height positioning wedge designed to allow positioning a child at either a higher or lower elevation. Elevation can be changed by simply turning the wedge over. The wedges may be nested together and secured with Velcro straps to expand positioning options. They feature lateral supports and a special contour shape to provide extra support to the user. These wedges are constructed of high density foam with a flexible coating that is washable, seamless, imper
Tumble Forms Carrie Collar (Model 2774C)
The Tumble Forms Carrie Collar, model 2774C, is a head and neck support designed to support the jawline and occipital region to help improve head control, neck flexion, and midline positioning for children who have physical disabilities. The collar may be used alone or with other seating systems. The horseshoe-shaped collar slips over the head, extends to the chest, and fastens in the front with a quick-release hook-and-loop fastener. The collar features the Tumble Forms waterproof coating.
Tumble Forms Carrie Seat (Models 4641L, 4641M, 4641S, & 4641Sa)
The Tumble Forms Carrie Seat, models 4641L, 4641M, 4641S & 4641SA, are positioning seating systems designed for insertion in mobility systems such as strollers, wheelchairs, or in vehicles. They may also be used at home or in school. The seats come with an adjustable footrest, headrest, and tray. Standard features include an anti-thrust seat to stabilize the pelvis; a seat back which articulates 20 degrees to accommodate abnormal trunk tone; an adjustable footrest to maintain hip, knee, and
Tumble Forms Deluxe Square Module Seating System (Models 2797 & 2795P)
The Deluxe Square Module Seating System, models 2797 and 2795P, are floor sitters designed to support and position children with neurological disabilities. The complete seating system (2797) includes the seat and the following geometric positioning shapes: 2 long and 2 short rectangles, 2 triangles, 1 ring, and 1 disk. The positioning shapes only (minus the base seat) are available separately (2795P). The modules are vinyl covered foam with rounded edges. The child sits in the chair with his/her
Tumble Forms Feeder Seat (Series Pc 2795)
The Tumble Forms Feeder Seat is designed to provide secure trunk positioning and posturally correct seating for infants or children with physical disabilities while feeding, learning, or resting. The seats feature a contoured interior with a 90-degree seat-to-back orientation, a 45-degree hip strap, and a quick-release H-belt shoulder harness with slots allowing 4 inches of vertical adjustment. The seats may be used in a chair or stroller, on the floor, or on a parent's lap. The Tumble Forms' se
Tumble Forms Jettmobile (Models 4768C & 4769C)
The Tumble Forms Jettmobile, model 4768C and model 4769C is a hand-propelled cart designed to develop neck, shoulder and arm muscle coordination and maintain the user in an extension position. Features include protective fenders, a hip strap for positioning, and concealed ball bearing casters. The cart includes 3 positioning shapes and an Abductor Wedge. DIMENSIONS: Two models are available. Model 4768C (Child) is 28 inches long for children up to 40 inches tall and model PC 4769C (Adolescent) i
Tumble Forms Tristander 45 (Model 4525S) & Tristander 58 (Model 4530S)
The Tumble Forms TriStanders 45, model 4525S, and Tristander 58, model 4530S, are prone, supine, and vertical standers designed to provide versatile standing options for children. Both standers combine the stability of a tubular steel frame with the comfortable firm foam positioning modules by Tumble Forms. Foot-operated pneumatic tilt mechanisms adjusts the standing angle from 15 to 90 degrees, allowing the standers to be used in vertical, prone, and supine positions. The adjustable module cush
Tumbler, The (Model 75)
The Tumbler, model 75, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Pressing the large button on the front of the unit activates music and sends colorful balls tumbling. This adapted toy can also be operated using a single switch (not included).
Turn-Talking
Turn-Talking is a behavior training program designed to teach conversational skills to children with cognitive disabilities. This program takes children on a guided tour of taking turns to talk. A supervisor writes a script and has people close in age to the user record the user's phrases and then the program conducts the converstion. By enabling users to write scripts, record phrases, and import pictures, the program can be customized. The program also includes pictures that can be used. This p
Turtle Alphabet And Number Puzzle
The Turtle Alphabet and Number Puzzle is a wood puzzle designed for use by children with fine motor and cognitive disabilities. This 40-piece puzzle assists in learning the letters of the alphabet and the numbers one through nine. The shell of the turtle is made up of individual pieces for each lowercase letter of the alphabet; the numbers edge the bottom of the shell. The corresponding uppercase letter is printed on the puzzle board beneath the corresponding piece. The number piece have the cor
Turtle Bean Bags
The Turtle Bean Bags are for users during gross motor games in place of balls or beanbags. They can be used for visual motor, gross motor skills, and tactile feedback. They can be used to throw at a target, catching, or can be paired with Flippity-doo-dah board. They can be used by all ages, are easy to grasp. Each set contains 6 multi-colored Turtle Bean Bags of blue, red, purple, yellow, orange and green.
Turtle Invaders
Turtle Invaders is a cause and effect program designed for children ages 4-8. It is designed to improve eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills in children with special needs and younger children. The settings can be customized to adjust the game options based on an individual’s skill level. Turtle Invaders is also compatible for switch accessible for children with limited motor coordination. Graphics and music can be adjusted to make this game suitable for children with sensory processi
Turtle Shape Sorter
The Turtle Shape Sorter is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by young children with cognitive or neurological disabilities. This large wooden turtle stores four shapes (circle, square, star, and triangle) in its back and pushing the turtle's head down pops them out. To put them back, the child must place the correct shape in the corresponding hole. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 10.5 x 6.5 x 4.75 inches.
Turtle Teasers
Turtle Teasers is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use with children and teens with cognitive and upper extremity disabilities. The program provides three animated games with flexible levels of difficulty. Included are The Shell Game in which players identify which turtle has stolen the tomato, The Pond in which players observe and locate the hidden tomato, and The Tomato Dump in which players work to dump the tomatoes as fast as they can.This program can be accessed with a mouse
Twenty Categories
Twenty Categories is cognitive skills tutorial program designed to provide practice in using categorization skills through the use of multiple choice questions for children and adults with language learning, developmental, severe physical, visual or hearing disabilities, or autism, as well as adults with traumatic brain injury or aphasia. Three hundred nouns in 20 categories are contained on two disks. The questions train categorization concepts in three ways: Inclusion: Category to Noun, Inclus
Twiddle Cat Activity Muff
The Twiddle Cat Activity Muff is designed to provide comfort, warmth, and activity for those with diminished hand mobility, limited social interaction, or anyone soothed by repetitive tactile motion. This floppy-eared, friendly-faced, soft puppy muff contains a squeeze ball tethered within the center of the muff to promote increased hand flexibility and brain stimulation. The device has 3 removable gadgets: a sealed satin bag containing movable marbles, a strand of textured ribbons, and a loop o
TwiddleClassic Activity Muff
The Twiddle®Classic Activity Muff is a fancy hand warming muff with satin textured fringe and multiple attachments designed to be used by people with limited dexterity and Alzheimer's disease for sensory stimulation. The muff is embellished with rings of satin textured fringe. This original Twiddle® Activity Muff provides mental and physical stimulation with an interior soft-plastic orbit ball, a loop of multi-colored wooden beads, flowing textured ribbons, a Velcro pull patch, and a satin pocke
TwiddlePup Activity Muff
The Twiddle®Pup Activity Muff is a comfortable, warm activity for those with diminished hand mobility, limited social interaction, or anyone soothed by repetitive tactile motion. This floppy-eared, friendly-faced, soft puppy muff contains a squeeze ball tethered within the center of the muff to promote increased hand flexibility and brain stimulation. The Twiddle®Pup has 3 removable gadgets: a sealed satin bag containing movable marbles, a strand of textured ribbons, and a loop of colorful woode
Twiddles
Twiddles is designed for use by individuals with sensory processing disorders associated with autism and developmental delays. It is designed to stimulate mental and physical activity. Each Twiddle has a variety of sensory experiences. Both the Pup and the Classic come with a soft-plastic ball tethered inside. Outside they have wooden beads, ribbons and a Velcro pull patch. The Pup also has a crackle pouch while the Classic has a marble pouch and soft fringe. Twiddles are machine washable and d
TwiddleSport Activity Muff
The Twiddle Sport Activity Muff is a soft blue and green plaid hand warmer muff with multiple attachments designed to be a therapeutic activity for those with diminished hand mobility, limited social interaction, or anyone soothed by repetitive tactile motion. This streamlined activity muff provides mental and physical stimulation with a squeeze ball, wooden beads, ribbons, and marbles. Black Watch plaid fabric with faux suede accents provides multiple mental and physical activity stimulating at
Twimble
The Twimble is an eye hand coordination activity designed for children with physical, neurological, visual, and cognitive disabilities. This twistable and shakable toy comprises a series of wooden angled beads in a circle. A large wooden ball is centered on each side and these balls anchor another row of angled beads that bisects the circle. The angled beads cause the toy to twist, move, and droop in unpredictable ways, encouraging grasping and exploratory play. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches.
Twin Talk & Twin Talk And Play (Models 1401 & 1402)
Twin Talk, model 1401 is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, cognitive, and communication disabilities. Designed as a precursor and trainer before more complicated communicators are introduced, this unit enables two 10-second messages to be recorded, played back, and re recorded by pressing either of the two plates. Pictures, words, or symbols (not included) can be attached to the plate switches to identify the messages. The unit features a remov
Twin Talk Communicator (Model 1405) & Twin Talk And Play (Model 1406)
The Twin Talk Communicator is designed for use with children with communication disabilities. This device can be used as a training system, to communicate needs, and make simple choices. These units enable two ten-second messages to be recorded and played back. A flexible figuration enables pictures, symbols, or words to be attasched to the large activation pads to identify messages. Clear plastic covers protect the message identifier. Both models have interchangeable center dividers which allow
Twinkle Tunes Piano (Model 2204)
The Twinkle Tunes Piano, model 2240, is a toy piano and music synthesizer designed for use by children with upper extremity, cognitive, and fine motor disabilities. This piano consists of large color-coded keys adapted to match color-coded notes on 12 laminated song cards. When the on switch is pressed, the user can press keys to match the color sequence on a song card to play songs, including "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Pop Goes the Weasel." This toy promotes auditory, visual and tactile act
Twinkler, The (Model 76)
The Twinkler, model 76, is a sensory integration activity designed for use by children with fine motor, neurological, visual, or cognitive disabilities. When the large, textured button on the side of the dome is pressed, sparkles fly around the dome, lights flash, and music plays. The unit is also equipped with a jack for an external capability switch (switch not included.)POWER: Uses six C batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (DxH): 13.5 x 10.5 inches.
Twirly Whirly
The Twirly Whirly is a toy designed for use by children with cognitive or sensory disabilities. This toy provides visual, tactile, and auditory stimulation. The plastic tube contains brightly colored beads and five platforms and two spinners through which the beads cascade to create a unique, interactive combination of sound and colors. DIMENSIONS (LxD): The tube is 12 x 3 inches.
Twist & Shout Addition
Twist & Shout Addition is an educational toy designed for use by children between the ages of four and nine years with cognitive or learning disabilities. Designed to teach and quiz the addition tables from 1 through 12 using one number set at a time, this self-contained talking tube-shaped unit offers teach and quiz modes and four games and appealing music. The unit keeps score and congratulates children on every correct answer and provides the answer when help is needed.Answers are both he
Twist & Shout Multiplication
Tist & Shout Multiplication is an educational toy designed for use by children between the ages of seven and ten years with cognitive or learning disabilities. Designed to teach and quiz the multiplication tables from 0 through 12 using one number set at a time, this self-contained talking tube-shaped unit offers three games and appealing music. Game one requires the child to build an equation, then to press the "activator" button to hear the equation and its solution and see the answer on t
Twist & Shout Phonics
Twist & Shout Phonics is an educational toy designed for use by children between the ages of four and seven with cognitive or learning disabilities. Designed to teach and quiz letters, phonics, and spelling, as well as helping to build vocabulary, this self-contained talking tube-shaped unit offers four games and appealing music. Game one teaches letters and phonic sounds to a funky beat. Game two quizzes children on what they have learned, requiring them to press a button to select the corr
Twitch Switch (Model 1061)
The Twitch Switch, model 1061, is an eyebrow switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This switch is activated by a small muscle movement such as wrinkling the forehead or raising an eyebrow; the amount of muscle movement required for activation can be adjusted for increased or decreased movement. This switch operates in latching, momentary, or timed mode. The latch mode operates an attached device until the
Two Choice Communication Board.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Direct selection communicator device consists of 2 boxes that light up. Each is connected to a separate switch. An object is placed in each box. The child indicates his or her choice by activating the switch which lights the corresponding box. For a child who is beginning to understand language this device can be used to answer questions related to simple object identification. Made of 2 boxes about 5-8 inches square and 4-5 inches deep, two 6 volt lig
Two Directional Rocking Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two directional rocker switch can be used to make a toy go forward or backward, or operate two devices at the same time. Rocker switch is constructed using 2 pieces of conductor wire, 2 subminiature plugs and 2 brass or copper squares soldered on to a piece of wood. Includes diagrams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children with Suggested Activities REF: Millville, Pennsyl
Two Function Box.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow one switch to turn on two toys with similar voltage requirements. Switch made with a small plastic jewelry or watch box, 1 subminiature size jack, 2 subminiature size plugs and 2 pieces of two conductor 22 gauge stranded wire, 4 feet long. Includes instructions, diagrams, a photograph and possible uses. SKILLS REQUIRED: Soldering. Electronics. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE: More Homemade Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Sugg
Two handed milk carton holder
The Two handed milk carton holder is DIY device is designed to enable users with poor hand grip to pick up and pour a milk carton or juice carton. The carton holder is designed to support ½ pints of milk carton without any assistance.
Two In One Flotation Sun Suit
The Two in One Flotation Sun Suit is a combination swim suit, sun suit, and swimming aid designed for use by children ages two to fourteen years with physical disabilities. Available in unisex or girl's styles, these Lycra suits block 98 percent of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays and have Airex foam at the shoulders. The soft, puncture-proof foam provides buoyancy in such a way as to avoid the risk of overturning or accidental somersaulting in the water. The suit provides just enough support to
Two Tunes Tv Music Box (Model 3107)
The Two Tunes TV Music Box, model 3107, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Designed for musical entertainment and visual stimulation, this toy TV music box plays two songs, Row, Row, Row Your Boat and London Bridge, while pictures scroll across the screen. The toy is activated by a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 4 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 11 x 9.75 x 4 inches. COLOR: Red and white with yellow han
Two-Piece Bowling Ramp
The Two-Piece Bowling Ramp is designed for use by individuals with limited strength and mobility. Constructed of steel tubing with a baked-on plastic coating, this ramp consists of an inverted U-shaped rear frame attached to a sloping track. The rear section is detachable for storage and transport. This accessible device can be used from a wheelchair or from a standing position. To use the ramp, the ball is placed at the top of the ramp where it joins the rear frame and the player pushes the bal
Tyke Wheeled Walker (Model 7751) & Little Tyke (Model 7752)
Walker for child just beginning to walk. Has welded front footpieces and rubber tipped rear foot pieces. Has both standard horizontal handles as well as vertical handles to fit stability and grasping needs of child. Vertical hand position also provides opportunity for posture correction. Nonfolding for increase strength. Noise free silencers for all footpieces. Lightweight aluminum construction. Dimensions: model 7751, 3.7 pounds, 16 to 21 inches in height, 16 inch base width, 19.25 inches base
U.s. Puzzle Map (Model 1-01140-00)
The U.S. Puzzle Map, model 1-01140-00, is a tactile map and educational puzzle designed for teaching U.S. geography to children who are blind or have low vision. This take-apart political topographical map of the United States has a lightweight frame and colorful pieces representing individual states. Features include tactile mountains, rivers, and state capitals; incised state boundaries; state name abbreviations in braille; tactile latitude and longitude lines; finger holes for easy removal of
Ucs Adolescent Vestibular Module
The UCS Adolescent Vestibular Module is a dual-purpose balance dome that may be used for multi-directional vestibular or balance training. The module is foam-filled and octagonal shaped with a level top and convex bottom. This construction, with a flatter dome than large therapy balls, provides more control for the therapist. The top side of dome has 3 wide straps with Velcro closures to secure youth or child at the chest, waist, and calf areas. Two straps are located at each end for the user to
Ucs Foam Steps
The UCS Foam Steps are training stairs for toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs as well as for special education programs. The steps are firm enough for climbing and soft enough to cushion falls. They are made from a prorated 22-ounce vinyl, and foam-filled with high density compression. DIMENSIONS: 33 x 24 x 21 inches.
Ucs Plug-N-Barrel
The Plug-N-Barrel is a balance roll designed to enhance mobility skills for toddlers with a physical disability. This equipment can be used in pre-school, day care, special education and physical therapy. It is designed for many uses including: rolling over the plug; crawling through the tunnel; or seting up an obstacle course. The Plug-N-Barrel is fabricated out of 21 oz. vinyl coated nylon fabric and high density foam. DIMENSIONS: Barrel measures 30 inches long with a 22 inch diameter, plug m
Ucs Rainbow Barrel
The UCS Rainbow Barrel is a balance training device and sensory integration activity designed for crawling and vestibular motion activities. The barrel has tapered ends and a wide crawl space running through it. The barrel is made of high density urethane foam and has a durable vinyl covering. DIMENSIONS: 42 inches long with 20-inch diameter openings. COLOR: Red, blue, yellow and green stripes.
Ufo Push Switch (Model 1702)
The UFO Push Switch, model 1702, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Appropriate for teenagers, the unit activates with the slightest touch on the cosmic surface. The user is rewarded with music, lights and vibration. When used as a switch, the stimuli are automatically disconnected. The music appeals to an older age group. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (DxH): 7 x 1 inch high.
UGO Sprite Children's Wheelchair
The UGO Sprite is a pediatric/children's self propelled wheelchair designed for younger users up to 110 kilograms in weight. The Sprite wheelchair is built around a lightweight cross-braced aluminum tubular frame. The push handles are height adjustable to ensure that the wheelchair attendant is as comfortable as the occupant. The seat and backrest are made using a breathable nylon fabric which, is easy to wipe down and dries quickly. The backrest can be tensioned to suit the support / comfort r
Ukandu Little Books: A Day At Play, Out And About
UKanDu Little Books is a story writing software program series designed to help build literary skills for children. "A Day at Play" and "Out and About" each feature three, four-paged animated stories designed to be finished by the user. On each page, the user is challenged to complete each sentence and is given two words to choose from. The program also features auditory cues, speech and sounds, built-in single-switch access, and all pages automatically print on one page. The user is also given
Ultimate 8 (Model 28020)
The Ultimate 8, model 28020, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This portable device utilizes digitized speech and offers direct selection of eight, four-second messages. Messages are recalled by touching the corresponding space on the keypad and overlays may be inserted for message identification. This device also offers built-in switch access for four messages. Other standard features include an on/off switch, message retention
Ultimate Car Seat
The Ultimate Car Seat is designed for use with children with balance, neurological, orother physical disabilities. This seat features fully-adjustable padded head supports and a five-point harness. The included positionining pad set can be used to provide support for smaller children. OPTIONS: Seat depth extender. DIMENSIONS: The inside width is 15.5 inches in the front and 14 inches in the back. The overall dimensions are 28 x 19 inches. CAPACITY: 20 to 102 pounds. WEIGHT: 11 pounds
Ultimate Fleur Rollercoaster Play Table
The Ultimate Fleur Rollercoaster Play Table is a play table designed for pediatric children to entertain themselves in a waiting room. It has everything needed for entertainment and fun. This toy that has spinning, looping, flying, turning and twirling. A large rollercoaster bead and wire system sit on top of a spacious tabletop with colorful tracks weaving in and out, up and down and all around. It's a wonderful activity center for waiting rooms, doctors' offices, at school and other places chi
Ultimate Stroller Base
The Ultimate Stroller Base is a stroller for detachable car seat designed for use with children with mobility, balance, walking, or severe physical disabilities. Designed to be used as a mobility base for the Ultimate Car Seat (see separate entry), the folding, lightweight aluminum stroller has a locking mechanism that holds the car seat at a 20-degree angle. The stroller features a height-adjustable foot rest, foam-padded handles, and foot-operated wheel locks. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 39 X 35 x 23.
Ultimate Switch With Quick Disconnect (Model 1072)
The Ultimate Switch, model 1072, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities. The switch can be activated by the chin, head, any part of an arm or leg. Only one gram of force is needed for activation, but it is sturdy enough to withstand severe blows. If the switch is struck too hard, the spring will absorb the blow and return to the prepositioned station within the user's reach. This model also includes Quick Disconnect mounting hardware which enables the switc
Ultimate Switch, The (Model 1671, 1671-8)
The Universal Switch, models 1671 and 1671-8, is a versatile, multi-faceted touch switch that can be activated by use of the chin, head, any part of the arms or legs for individuals with severe physical disabilities. Only one gram of force is needed for activation, but it is sturdy enough to withstand severe blows. If the switch is struck too hard, the spring will absorb the blow and return to the prepositioned station within the user's reach. The Universal Switch has various mounting capabiliti
Ultimate Writing And Creativity Center
The Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center is a word processor program designed to offer features that guide users through the five stages of writing for individuls who are developmenatally delayed. The full featured word processor enables children to create high quality reports, storybooks, newsletters, journals, and signs. Other features include Picture Place, where children are offered drawing and painting tools to illustrate their stories; Presentation Program, sllows children to play their
Ultra Adjustable Chair (Model T3532)
Straight back adjustable chair for children with footrest. Stabilization skis on base prevent tipping. Back height adjustable by sliding it up and down on seat posts. Seat depth adjusts 6 to 12 inches. Seat width 12 inches. Footboard adjusts 4 to 10.5 inches in depth and adjusts in height. Made of chrome plated steel with vinyl coated foam seat and back. Accommodates children up to 48 inches tall. Accessories available: adjustable lateral supports (T3528), adjustable pelvic supports (T3529), rem
Ultralens: Infant With Headstrap
UltraLens: Infant with Headstrap protective lens are designed to be worn by individuals exposed to black lights, which generate both UV and blue light, during vision development activities. UltraLens glasses screen out 100% of UV and blue light while still allowing the wearer to see the glow of materials as they fluoresce. A soft case is included with each UltraLens. COLOR: Yellow lens with blue trim around frame and white temples.
Ultralens: Jr. Clip-On
UltraLens: Jr. Clip-On are protective lens designed for children that wear glasses and are exposed to black lights, which generate both UV and blue light, during vision development activities. UltraLens glasses screen out 100% of UV and blue light while still allowing the wearer to see the glow of materials as they fluoresce. A soft case is included with each UltraLens. COLOR: Yellow
Ultraviolet Waterfall
The Ultraviolet Waterfall is a wall-mounted unit that produces bright glowing effects when used with a UV light (not included). Even under everyday white light, it produces a dazzling display tha tcan be used for a sensory room or child's bedroom. Created from strips of flexible PVC, the waterfall stimulates the visual senses while also providing a great tactile experience.
Ultrex Supplex Raincape
The Ultrex Supplex Raincape is designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This hooded raincape for wheelchair users is longer in front and shorter in the back, with no sleeves and hand slots for propelling a chair. It has a waterproof nylon outer layer and is lined with Supplex nylon. OPTIONS: No hood and a back zipper. SIZES: Toddler, child, teen, adult, or adult extra-large. DIMENSIONS: The front length is 25 inches on the toddler size and 45 inches on th
Ulu Kids Floatsuit (Models 9891 & 9896)
The Ulu Kids Floatsuit is a one-piece streamlined swimsuit designed for use by children with physical disabilities who are learning or unable to swim. This suit covers the body, thighs, and upper arms, with foam distributed in a non-obtrusive manner on the thighs, chest, and back to enhance floating and swimming. The suit also provides warmth and protection from ultraviolet (UV) light. It is available as a UV50+ Lycra floating swimsuit (model 9891) or a 1 millimeter neoprene floating wetsuit (mo
Uncoated Foam Balls (Models W766, W93, & W99)
The Uncoated Foam Balls are foam balls designed for recreational or therapeutic use by individuals with upper extremity or gross motor disabilities. These soft balls may be tossed, punched, batted, or thrown. SIZES: Tennis ball (no. T766), Play Ball (no. T93), or Giant-size (no. T99). DIMENSIONS: Model T766 is 2 3/8 inches in diameter, model T93 is 4 inches in diameter, and model T99 is 7 inches in diameter. COLOR: Assorted.
Under The Sea (Model 9013)
Under the Sea, model 9013, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. Activating one capability switch (switches not included) turns on a stream of water that swirls around a colorful pond. A second switch activates music and lights. POWER: Uses six C and two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (WxLxH): 18 x 30 x 2.25 inches.
Undercover Buddy Button
The Undercover Buddy Button is a buttonswitch designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Similar in design to the Buddy Button (see separate entry), the Undercover Buddy comes with a sheet of colorful, removable and reusable stickers that enable the user to change the switch's appearance whenever the mood strikes. This switch has a slight indent on its surface to accept the round stickers. DIMENSIONS: The stickers are 1.5 inches in diameter. COLOR: The switch surface is yell
Universal Adjustable Denim Arm Sling (Model 1267)
The Universal Adjustable Denim Arm Sling is designed to provide support for the arm for users from children through adult. This poly/cotton sling features an adjustable shoulder strap with hook-and-loop closure and a pouch that can be folded to accommodate children and small adults or used fully extended for most adult users. SIZES: One size fits all. DIMENSIONS: The pouch folds to 8 x 11 inches; fully extended it is 8 x 17 inches. The shoulder strap is 1.5 inches wide. COLOR: Denim blue.
Universal Corner Chair
The Universal Corner Chair is a positioning chair designed for use by children and adolescents up to 60 inches with upper extremity, neurological, mobility, or severe physical disabilities. This chair aids in keeping a child’s shoulders flexed to help better focus on fine motor activities. It is also helpful in maintaining leg extension and extensor thrust. Features include an abductor block, hip positioning belt, height-adjustable H-harness and removable tray with folding support that rises to
Universal Cuff
The Universal Cuff is a utensil holder designed for use by children and adults with grasping and other upper extremity disabilities. This washable, adjustable cuff fastens around the hand and holds eating utensils, toothbrushes, and other utensils. SIZES: Adult, pediatric (for users ages six to fifteen), and kiddy (for users younger than six).
Universal Module (Model 615, 616, 616-8)
The Universal Module, model 615, 616 and 616-8, is a control switch interface unit that increases the flexibility of switch controls by providing alternate actions, intention delays and timed outputs for children with physical disabilities. There are 6 output possibilities that can be modified with or without intention delays: Alternate On/Off; Momentary; and Timed (can be used with one or two switches). With Alternate on/off, the initial switch closure turns on a connected device, the secondary
Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test
The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT) is a cognitive ability assessment program designed for use by students with cognitive, communication, learning, or speech disabilities, or who are deaf or hard of hearing. This cognitive assessment program is a set of individually administered specialized tasks that measure cognitive abilities. Both administration and item response formats are completely nonverbal. The tests measure a broad range of complex memory and reasoning abilities, includin
Universal TV Remote Control
The Universal TV Remote Control is a television remote control designed to enable children and adults with upper extremity disabilities to operate television functions independently. This unit is equipped with separate rocking plate switches to control the on/off, volume, and channel up/channel down functions. This infrared unit is compatible with most remote-control televisions and cable boxes and includes easy-to-follow programming instructions. POWER: Uses three triple A batteries. DIMENSIONS
Universal Upper Trunk Support (Models 6C.1 & 6C.2)
The Universal Upper Trunk Support, models 6C.1 and 6C.2, are tricycle back support accessories for children with poor upper trunk balance designed to fit most child tricycles including those with vertical and horizontal frames. Features include a height adjustable Plastazote covered back pad with fabric chest positioning belt, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket will fit 3/4 to 1.5-inch round or square tricycle frames. DIMENSIONS: Model 6C.1 has an 18-inch upright; Model 6C.2 has a 24-i
Up N' Go (Toddler, Pediatric, & Youth)
The Up n' Go is a walker with lifter and gait trainer designed for use by children and youth with cerebral palsy, brain injury, or neurological, lower extremity, or walking disabilities. This unit consists of a mobility unit which is a wheeled walking frame with a wide U-shaped base with four casters, a suspension unit, and gas springs. The suspension unit is a carefully-designed harness that is designed to be comfortable to wear while sitting or standing and to be easy to put on or take off. Th
Up-Down Chair, The
The Up-Down Chair is a youth positioning chair designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. This chair enables children from 43 to 63 inches tall to participate in activities at any level, from floor to table top without leaving the chair; a foot lever enables a caregiver to adjust the seat to floor height as needed. Other standard features include push-button tilt-in-space adjustment from zero to 25 degrees, adjustable seat depth, height adjustable armrests, a height adjustable foot
Up/down Switch (Model 854, 854-8)
The Up/Down Switch, model 854, is a puzzle switch designed to encourages depth perception training and enhance visual-motor tasks for individuals who have cognitive, sensory or physical disabilities. The puzzles introduce basic cognitive concepts, improve fine motor skills and develop order and sequencing skills which are important building blocks for logical thinking and organization. The switch consists of a wooden base with 5 round slots, each of different depths, and 5 multi-colored cylindri
Upright Take N' Talk (Models 8709, 8709-L, & 8709-A)
The Upright Take N' Talk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This device is in an upright configuration and is equipped with four square icon holders attached with Velcro. Removing or replacing the holder activates the corresponding messge. Model 8709 is the standard four-message version with five seconds of recording time per message.Mode 8709-L has 12 levels with six seconds of recording time per message. Model 8709-A is an age ap
Upright Tricycle Handlebars (Model Es-900)
Upright Tricycle Handlebars, model ES-900, are vertical handlebar attachments for children designed to promote better arm and back position while cycling. The handlebars fit standard tricycles and permit the child to use a vertical rather than horizontal palmar grasp to hold onto the handlebars. These handlebars are constructed of heavy gauge tubing with a chrome finish and plastic hand grips.
Uprights By R82
The Uprights by R82 are standing frames designed for use by children and adults with mobility disabilities. Each unit includes two torso support straps with Velcro closure, fully adjustable knee pads, heel bar, and height-adjustable uprights. The Uprights are available in two sizes, each with or without casters. OPTIONS: Foot dividers, foot straps, kneeling pad, and wood or PVC plastic trays. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Size 1 is 23 to 35 inches x 14 inches between uprights; size 2 is 29 to 42 inches x 1
User-Friendly Standing Aid Frame (Models K0109-A, K109-B, & K109-C)
The User-Friendly Standing Aid Frame, model K0109, is a standing aid designed for use by children with lower extremity or neurological disabilities. These units are made of hardwood and steel with colorful, breathable fabrics. They feature a swing-away rear entry and provide adjustable support at the feet, knees, hips, and buttocks. OPTIONS: White Melamine table; clear Lexan table; upper trunk support; kneeling pads; heel/ankle strap; small or large head/back support; hip lateral support; abdomn
Valu-Form Rolls And Valu-Form Wedges From Tumble (Models 2699A/b/c & 2700A/b/c)
Valu-Form Rolls and Valu-Form Wedges model 2699A/B/C and 2700A/B/C, are positioning wedges and rolls designed for use in positioning children and adults with physical disabilities or for use during therapeutic activities. The Rolls are designed for rolling or rocking movements, positioning, and coordination training. They feature a solid core to prevent bottoming out. The Wedges have a versatile shape for such gross motor activities as walking uphill or downhill, tumbling, or rolling. They may a
Valueline Youth/adult Standing Table (Model 4513D)
The ValueLine Youth/Adult Standing Table, model 4513D, is a standing table designed for use by children and adults from 4 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 4 inches with lower extremity disabilities. Designed to provide a table top surface for work or play in a standing position, this standing table has a wide base platform for added stability and to support weight-bearing parts of the body. Other features include an enclosed standing box with a door, cut-out, styrene covered top, and height adjustable f
Valueview Tray (Model 3115)
The Valueview Tray, model 3115, is a lap tray designed for use with wheelchairs. Made of transparent, unbreakable polycarbonate, this tray features an aluminum rim and hook-and-loop attachment straps. DIMENSIONS (WxD): 23.5 x 19 inches. The straps are one inch wide. The tray is 0.25-inch thick. WARRANTY: This product is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Vanimals (Model 1179)
Vanimals, model 1179, are educational toys designed to provide auditory and visual stimulation for children with neurological disabilities. Available in three styles (sold separately), each toy comes with a simple remote control with two big buttons. Hippo Fire Engine features a plastic body in the shape of hippo, four plastic wheels, a bell, two headlights, two big eyes, and two front teeth. When children press one button on its remote control, the fire engine does its funny walk. If the other
Variable Axis Swing (Model 4600)
The Variable Axis Swing, model 4600, is a suspended rotational swing designed to provide spatial awareness and vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation through movement. The swing allows movement in all directions included swinging and spinning with the use of the Rotational Device (see separate entry). The seat is comfortably cushioned for positioning from nearly vertical to horizontal. The Swing comes with a strapping system that offers security for gravitationally insecure and low tone clien
Velcro Belt (Model Es-375)
The Velcro Belt, model ES-375, is a belt restraint for children and young adults. The belt consists of a nylon strap with a velcro fastener. The length is adjustable with a slider. DIMENSIONS (W x L): 2 x 40 inches. COLOR: Black.
Veldink Kiddo Classic
Veldink Kiddo Classic is designed for use by children with limited lower extremity mobility as a result of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or dystonia. The child wheelchair is specifically designed and adjusted to the measurements and perception of each child. This model can be equipped with a wide range of options such as a spring back, hemistuur, one-arm-drive system, various footrest systems (shared footrests / springing footrest / foldable), abduction (pony) seat, side cushions, several v
Veldink Kiddo Space
Veldink Kiddo Space is designed for young children with limited physical mobility in their lower extremities as a result of spina bifida, cerebral palsy, stroke or muscular dystrophy. The Veldink Kiddo Space grows with the child and is adjustable in width, depth and height. The chair is designed to support the user.
Veldink Kiddo Tilt
The Kiddo Tilt is a wheelchair designed for use by children who can propel themselves. It is ideal for children who have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or dystonia. While the user is in a tilted position, the stability is ensured, and the chair will not tip over. Users can active a tilting range of 10 degrees forward and 50 degrees backward. The Kiddo Tilt is manufactured and adapted to the user and is suitable for the smallest kids (20 to 40 centimeters). This wheelchair
Verb Cards
Verb Cards are photo cards designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 35 cards can be used for reading skill development or communication and provides clear full-color photographs of children engaged in familiar activiities such as throwing balls, brushing hair, eating a popsicle, and more. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 5 inches
Verbal Me - Communication App
Verbal Me is an iPhone augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app. This text-to-speech app is designed to help children with autism, those who are non-verbal, and those with limited hand dexterity participate in the classroom. It features over 100 prebuilt pages that are filled with colorful buttons. When the child taps a button, the app will speak the button text aloud in either a boy's or girl's voice. The prebuilt pages include yes/no, alphabet, numbers, interactive speaking clock,
Vertical Bolsters (Models 1480,1481,1482,1483)
Vertical Bolsters, models 1480, 1481, 1482 and 1483, designed for building flexion strength and challanging gravitationally insecure clients. The durable easy-grip vinyl is great for clinging, climbing and swinging. DIMENSIONS: Available in 9 or 12 inch diameter and 60 or 80 inch length. CAPACITY: Working Load 250 pounds. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Vertical Plate Switch (Model 1030 & 1030-8)
Vertical Plate Switch, models 1030 and 1030-8, is a switch designed to be positioned vertically for children who can only produce side-swiping or mid-line movements. The switch is activated by pushing a big circular plate that can be positioned either vertically or at a 45 degree angle. The bracket can be attached to a horizontal surface with the provided suction cups, screws, or double-sided tape. DIMENSIONS: 3 x 5 inches.
Vertical Seat Swing (Model T4100)
Swing with torso support and step in seat for adults or children. Frame encircles user and provides support. Allows a range of motion and exercises. Heavy duty canvas on steel frame. Adjustable chest strap. Includes chain and connecting hardware. Height adjustable. Weighs 24 pounds.
Vertical Stander
The Vertical Stander is a prone standing frame for children from 18 months through 12 years who need support at the hips and pelvis to maintain standing alignment. FEATURES: The frame has a solid pelvic stabilizer for anterior, posterior and lateral positioning; a removable lower cushion for knee extension; removable adjustable foot supports for additional alignment of feet and ankles; a posterior pelvic pad that swings away and locks in place with a safety latch; removable lateral cushions; and
Vertical Wobble Switch
The Vertical Wobble Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This switch is activated using a swiping motion or other gross motor movement, enabling it to be activated by many parts of the body. The swiping contact activates the device attached to the switch and, once activated, the vertical stem returns to its original position. This switch is equipped with a 1/8 inch jack.
Vertical Wobble Switch (Model 1070, 1070-8)
Vertical Wobble Switch, models 1070 and 1070-8, is a single switch activated by bending a flexible rod for individuals with severe physical disabilities. The switch is designed to be activated by any action or gross body movement. It will activate any device attached to it and then will return to its original position. The switch is mounted vertically on a base and secured with four rubber suction cups. DIMENSIONS: 6 x 6 inches with a 5-inch long shaft.
Vest Bib.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Bib made to look like a vest for men. Instructions for making a lined bib that looks like a vest. Covers entire front of shirt. Includes drawing of pattern. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR:Bowar, M. TITLE:Clothing for the Handicapped, Fashion Adaptations for Adults and Children. REF:Book: Sister Kenny Institute Rehabilitation Publication 737.: p 33. 1978.
Vestibular Board With Cover (Model 4813D)
The Vestibular Board with Cover, model PC 4813D, is a balance board designed to stimulate balance control and vestibular responses while in a siting, standing, or kneeling position. This board has a heavy plywood top mounted on two rockers. The fabric cover is removable and washable. OPTIONS: Extra cover. DIMENSIONS: Cover is 60 x 30 inches.
Vibrating Enuresis Alarm (Model 1100)
The Vibrating Enuresis Alarm, model 1100, is an incontinence alarm designed to vibrate for children who experience incontinence. The continence training device alerts the wearer that the small pad has become wet by vibrating, instead of producing a buzzing sound OPTIONS: Removable probe and probe covers.POWER: Uses 2-AA batteries.
Vibrating Fiber Optic Light (Model 3191)
The Vibrating Fiber Optic Light, model 3191, is a switch- operated toy designed for use by children with cognitive, sensory integration, or severe physical disabilities. Activating a connected capability switch (not included) causes the vibrating fiber optic strings to swirl and reflect changing colors. POWER: Uses three double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxD): The base is 3.25 x 3 inches; the fibers are 12.5 inches high. COLOR: Red, green, blue, green, and purple lights.
Vibrating Light (Models 458 & 459)
The Vibrating Light is a touch-activated toy designed to encourage children with upper extremity, neurological, and cognitive disabilities to reach out. When the textured plate is pressed, it lights up and vibrates. Model 459 also includes music. The unit can be placed on a tanle or lapboard or mounted on the wall.
Vibrating Mirror Plate Switch
The Vibrating Mirror Plate Switch is a touch switch designed to activate toys and appliances for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This switch features an unbreakable mirror plate on a dark base and activates with slight pressure on the plate. The switch vibrates when activated and additional reinforcement is provided by the audible and tactile switch closure. The switch can be used alone or with any switch-adapted toy or appliance with a 1/8th-inch jack. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries.
Vibrating Musical Turtles (Model 8050)
The Vibrating Musical Turtles, model 8050, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with visual, severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. When the capability switch (not included) is activated or the larger turtles’ back is pressed the toy turtles will walk along vibrating and playing a melody for 10 seconds. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6 x 7 x 5 inches. COLOR:
Vibrating Pearl (Model 482)
Vibrating Pearl, model 482, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, Pearl, the octopus from the movie Finding Nemo, vibrates. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 10 inches. COLOR: Pink.
Vibrating Personal Pager (Models 8001 & 8001A)
The Vibrating Personal Pager, model 8001, is a paging system designed for use by individuals with communication or mobility disabilities. This wireless system consists of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is small enough to be carried in a purse or a pocket and pressing the transmitter causes the receivcer to vibrate up to 50 feet away. Model 8001A is adapted for switch use (switch not included). POWER: Uses one 12-volt and two double-A batteries.
Vibrating Pillow
The Vibrating Pillow is designed to enhance tactile awareness for children with physical or sensory disabilities. When activated by an external switch (switch not included), the pillow vibrates. The pillow accepts any switch with a 1/8-th inch jack. POWER: Uses two D batteries (not included). COLOR: Assorted
Vibrating Pillow
The Vibrating Pillow is a sensory integration activity designed for use by children with tactile, sensory, or neurological disabilities. Designed to enhance tactile awareness in children, the pillow vibrates when touched with pressure. Removing pressure stops the vibration. The pillow is covered in soft corduroy. POWER: Uses two D batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 12 x 12 inches.
Vibrating Pillow (Model 460, 460-8)
The Vibrating Pillow, model 460 and 460-8, is a vibrating pillow designed to enhance tactile awareness for children with physical or sensory disabilities. When activated by an external switch, the pillow vibrates. Any Toys for Special Children capability switch can be used with this product (see separate entries).
Vibrating Plate Switch (Model 1040, 1040-8)
The Vibrating Plate Switch, models 1040 and 1040-8, is a touch switch designed to provide vibrotactile stimulation for low functioning children with physical or sensory disabilities. When the switch is connected, the plate vibrates. It can be used alone or as an external switch.
Vibrating Sack
Vibrating Sack is switch operated device designed to provide vibro-tactile feedback for children with sensory or physical disabilities. The device is a soft cloth bag with a vibrating unit inside. When a single switch connected to the sack is activated, the sack vibrates gently. The tactile feedback provided by the vibrating of the device can be a useful reinforcement for training young children with sensory impairments, to associate the cause and effect of their actions. POWER: 1 "C" battery.
Vibrating Sponge Bob Square Pants (Model 487)
Vibrating Sponge Bob Square Pants, model 487, a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy has been adapted with a jack for a switch (not included), and when the switch is activated, Sponge Bob vibrates. POWER: Uses one N cell battery (included). DIMENSIONS: 8 inches tall.
Vibration Switch / Latch / Timer (Model 633)
The Vibration Switch/Latch/Timer is designed for use by individuals with limited movement or motor control. The unit offers switch, latch, or timer modes and, when placed on a flat surface, will activate a connected toy or device with a light tapping of one finger on that flat surface. In the timer mode, the timer output will end at the set time even with continuous input.
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Vibroacoustic Relaxer
The Vibroacoustic Relaxer is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children or adults with cognitive, neurological, physical, or emotional disabilities for proprioceptive input. Used for positioning, calming, or stimulating, this cushion can be used for a calming effect. The amount of vibration is completely adjustable with the choice of music and the base selection.
Vibroacoustic Wedge
The Vibroacoustic Wedge is a vibrotactile amplification system designed for use with children or adults with cognitive, neurological, physical, or emotional disabilities. Used for positioning, calming, or stimulating, this wedge can be used on any surface. A built-in patented vibroacoustic speaker system provides tactile stimulation, enabling users to feel music as well as hear it for a full-body experience of sound and vibration. This device connects to most stereo systems with 10 to 100 watts
Victory Wheelchair
The Victory Wheelchair is a lightweight manual wheelchair designed for use by children or adults with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Folding aluminum alloy frame made with high pressure castings and with no welded joints. Other features include modular design, double 'X' cross brace, ABS plastic side plates, and swing out anti-tips. Options include shopping basket or school tray. SEAT (LxW): 10 x 10, 13.75 x 14, 15.75 x 15, 16.5 x 16, 16.7 x 17, 17.7 x 18,
Video Vra
Video VRA is an auditory evaluation system designed for use with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. To keep the child's interest during the hearing test, the system includes a color liquid crystal display (LCD) display that continuously shows 24 animated cartoon clips lasting 20 to 50 seconds each. Other features include metal housing and a wireless handheld remote control. OPTIONS: Tabletop or wall-mount stand. DIMENSIONS: 11.8 x 2.4 x 14.3 inches. The LCD display measures 15 inches. WEI
Viewline E-Z Lock Quik-Fit Trays (Models 33000P, 33001P, 33002P, 33017P, 33000, 33001, 33002, & 33017)
The Viewline E-Z Lock Quik-Fit Trays are lap trays designed for use with wheelchairs. These trays feature an E-Z Lock Clamping System that adjusts for standard or thick arm pads, enables the tray to slide on to the armrests from the front, and secures the tray with a simple locking motion. The moisture-resistant Viewline Trays are made of transparent unbreakable polycarbonate. Models 33000P, 33001P, 33002P, and 33017P have a black PVC rim. The other models do not have a rim. SIZES: Child (fits w
Viewline Plus Extended Wing Trays (Models 31226, 31224, 31227, & 3125)
The Viewline Plus Extended Wing Trays are lap trays designed for use with wheelchairs. These moisture-resistant Viewline Trays are made of transparent unbreakable polycarbonate. Models 31226 and 31227 have a black PVC rim. The other models do not have a rim. The extended wings are designed to fit around the back uprights of the chair and they accommodate growth. SIZES: Small and large. DIMENSIONS (WxD): The small models (nos. 31224 and 31226) are 19.5 x 23.5 inches with an 11.5-inch wide torso c
Viewline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays (Models 33006P, 33008P, 33010P, 33013P, 33006, 33008, 33010, & 33013)
The Viewline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays are lap trays designed for use with wheelchairs. These trays feature a Top Drop Clamping System that enables the tray to be positioned straignt down on the armrests and requires only 3/8-inch clearance under the armpad which enables the tray to be used when a joystick or other control is mounted next to the armpad. The tray locks on with the turn of a handle. The moisture-resistant Viewline Trays are made of transparent unbreakable polycarbonate. Models 33006
Viewline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays With Control Cutouts (Models 33025, 33026, 33027, 33028, 33029, 3330, 33031, 33032, 33033, 33034, 33035 & 33036)
The Viewline Top Drop Quik-Fit Trays with Control Cutouts are lap trays designed for use with powered wheelchairs with joysticks and other controllers. These trays feature a Top Drop Clamping System that enables the tray to be positioned straignt down on the armrests and requires only 3/8-inch clearance under the armpad which enables the tray to be used when a joystick or other control is mounted next to the armpad. The tray locks on with the turn of a handle. These trays also feature a cutout i
Viking Swingcart
Viking Swingcart is designed for children who have limited lower and upper extremity strength and coordination. It is designed to assist children learn how to coordinate their movement in a different manner compared to traditional tricycles and bicycles. It helps to strengthen the users’ arms and chest. Feet rest at the front of the device while is hand propelled. The Viking Swing has a metal steel frame construction with mounted seat and front central wheels.
Visabell Ball (Model T7961)
The Visabell Ball, model T7961, is an audible ball designed for use by individuals with visual or neurological disabilities. This seamless, molded transparent ball has several jingle bells inside to provide auditory tracking and stimulation, and it features a slightly tacky surface for easier handling. DIMENSIONS: 22 inches in diameter. COLOR: Clear.
Viscoheel
Shoe insert for children and adults. Viscoelastic heel cushion comes in two styles. Form N is a heel wedge cushion of uniform height. Form K is a heel wedge cushion raised on one side. Available in sizes for children, women, and men.
Vispa
VISPA is cognitive rehabilitation software designed specifically for persons with visuospatial deficits. The program currently consists of nine groups of exercises: Scanning, Visual Matching, Completing Lines, Completing Figures, Construction Praxis, Error Detection, Cancellation, Park a Car, and Drive a Car, plus an Assessment and an Acquaintance program. Each exercise emphasizes several skills, and some skills are covered in more than one exercise. The VISPA program reacts to the user' s respo
Visual Memory Game
The Visual Memory Game is a memory improvement activity designed for use with individuals with cognitive disabilities. This activity consists of a wooden tray with 16 recessed circular "hiding spots" and lids with knobbed handles. Stickers, pictures, small shapes, small candies, etc. can be hidden in the recesses to create a memory activity. DIMENSIONS: The board is 12 x 12 inches and the lids are 1.75 inches deep.
Visually And Hearing Impaired Activity Center (Model 540)
The Visually and Hearing Impaired Activity Center (model 540) is a sensory busy box that was designed to provide somatosensory stimulation for children with vision and hearing disabilities. The sturdy red plastic box has a bright yellow plate that vibrates when touched, an orange oval plate with a spinning soft cloth, and a pull ball that turns on a fan. DIMENSIONS: 9 x 12 inches.
Vivo
Vivo is a combination gait trainer and balance training device designed for use by children with balance and walking disabilities. With its pony head that bounces when the unit moves and beaded mane and tail, this device captures a child's imagination. This device is available as a combination unit, as a rocker unit only, or as a walker unit only. When used as a rocking horse style device, the unit promotes balance reaction skills and upper body postural development. The soft, upholstered seat b
Vocabulary Training Activity
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist children with cognitive or learning disabilities with word recognition. Consonant-vowel-consonat (CVC) words were color-coded with green for go as the initial consonant (where to start reading a word) and red for stop with the final consonant to end the word. The first vowel is linked to the first consonant, creating one unit (ca-t). AUTHOR: Sievers, T. TITLE: Assistive Technology Ideas that Work. WEB SITE: cenmi.org/mits/downloads/atideas/PD/SH_PD6.pd
Vocalic R To Go (Model 6-0760-2-Ws)
Vocalic R To Go, model 6-0760-2-WS, is a speech training and remediation proram designed for use by children with speech disabilities. This program focuses on the ability to articulate vocalic /r/ sounds in isolation; syllables; initial, medial, and final position of words; phrases; sentences; and in guided conversation. It covers stressed and unstressed er, air, or, air, ire, and rl sounds. The program includes practice opportunities for mastering articulatin patterns; a test to document progre
Voice Controlled Switch.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Switch activated by the child's voice to turn on a tape player, battery toy or light, intended to encourage vocalization; when the child is quiet, the switch is off. Adaptation of a 150 in 1 Electronic Project Kit from Radio Shack, also requiring 5 feet of 2 conductor 22 gauge stranded wire and 1 subminiature size plug. Includes instructions, diagrams, uses and photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Electronics. Soldering. Assembly. AUTHOR: Burkhart, L J TITLE:
Voicepal Levels
VoicePal Levels is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. VoicePal Levels is a four-level, customizable, natural-voice communication aid that can adapt to the changing skills of the user. Each level carries up to 10 messages. Messages can be accessed by direct selection using the built-in keypad, by plugging adaptive switches into the 10 external switch jacks, or one of the six methods of scanning: positive and inverse scannin
Volume Ventilator (Model Lp10)
The Volume Ventilator, model LP10, is a ventilator and monitor combined for individuals who need assistance breathing. It is ismilar to the LP6 Plus (see separate entry), in that it provides improved work of breathing, spill resistance, auto self-test, and EMI protection. In addition, it offers a pressure plateau ventilation for pediatric application. Control panels allow you to set pressure limit, limit for low of high pressure alarm, continuously adjust volume, set breathing rate, set inspirat
Vosego
Vosego is designed for use by children who have limited control of upper and lower extremity strength and coordination as a result of neurological involvement associated with cerebral palsy, ataxia, and low muscle tone. The Vosego offers lateral supports, trunk, and lower limb straps for posture. It also includes adjustable seat height, footrest, backrest ,and seat angle adjustments.
Vowels
Vowels is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 64 cards and guide can be used for reading skill development or for communication training. Designed to teach the vowell diagraphs au, ou, ea, oi, y, ee, oo, ew, oa, oy, ey, and aw, the cards are color coded and graded on two levels, enabling a parent, therapist, or teacher to match sets to the child's skill level.
Voxgames
VoxGames is a speech remediation and training program designed for use by children and teens with communication or speech disabilities. It includes 25 games specially developed for clinical therapy to stimulate the voice and speech modification. VoxGames is intended to transform therapy into a stimulating activity with the use of high resolutions games. VoxGames will collect and analyz the statistic data for each user and produce graphs and reports that can be printed. COMPATIBILITY: IBM PC or c
Waddle Quaddle The Penguin (Model 485)
Waddle Quaddle the Penguin, model 485, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Adapted for use with any capability switch (not included), this penguin flutters his wings, waddles, and talks in penguin language. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included).
Wakershaker
The WakerShaker is a control switch training program designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. Designed to teach cause and effect and switch use, the device is a switch-modified vibrational device (massager) and is designed to operate with any single switch (not included).
Walk Easy Forearm Crutches (Models 550 & 571)
The Walk Easy Forearm Crutches, models 550 and 571, are lightweight pediatric crutches designed for children who need ambulatory assistance. There are two models with adjustable forearm rests. Model 550 ($69.95) has a half-cut cuff with an epoxy-coated finish, and model 571 ($73.95) has a full-cut articulating cuff with an aluminum finish. DIMENSIONS: Height adjustable from 18 to 28 inches, floor to grip. Tubing is 3/4 inch in diameter. SIZE: Pediatric, designed to fit individuals ages 4 to 12 y
Walk Easy Pediatric Forearm Crutches (Model 572)
The Walk Easy Youth Pediatric Crutches, model 572, are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These height-adjustable crutches are designed for users three feet, six inches tall to four feet, four inches tall and have full cuffs with a V front opening for quick release, contoured handgrips, and Pivoflex rubber tips. These crutches are epoxy coated. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, Neoprene grip covers, sheepskin cuff covers
Walk Easy Pediatric Forearm Crutches With Half Cuff (Model 574)
The Walk Easy Pediatric Forearm Crutches with Half Cuff, model 574, are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These height-adjustable crutches are designed for users three feet, six inches tall to four feet, four inches tall and have half cuffs, contoured handgrips, and Pivoflex rubber tips. These crutches are epoxy coated. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, Neoprene grip covers, sheepskin cuff covers, replacement rubber tips
Walk Easy Pediatric Tripod Cane (Model 335)
The Walk Easy Pediatric Tripod Cane, model 335, is a tripod cane designed for use by individuals with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. Designed for children three feet, two inches tall to four feet, four inches tall, this height-adjustable epoxy-coated cane has a straight neck with a derby-style handle, a small tripod base with reinforcing cross sections, and rubber tips. Adjustments are made using the clip. OPTIONS: Replacement tips. DIMENSIONS: The grip-to-floo
Walk Easy Toddler Forearm Crutches (Model 562)
The Walk Easy Toddler Forearm Crutches, model 562, are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These height-adjustable crutches are designed for users three feet tall to three feet, eight inches tall and have full cuffs with a V front opening for quick release, contoured handgrips, and Pivoflex rubber tips. These crutches are expoxy coated. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, Neoprene grip covers, sheepskin cuff covers, replace
Walk Easy Toddler Forearm Crutches With Half Cuff (Model 564)
The Walk Easy Toddler Forearm Crutches with Half Cuff, model 564, are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These height-adjustable crutches are designed for users three feet tall to three feet, eight inches tall and have open half cuffs, contoured handgrips, and Pivoflex rubber tips. These crutches are expoxy coated. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, Neoprene grip covers, sheepskin cuff covers, replacement rubber tips, and
Walk Easy Youth Forearm Crutches (Model 582)
The Walk Easy Youth Forearm Crutches, model 582, are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These height-adjustable crutches are designed for users four feet, three inches tall to five feet, four inches tall and have full cuffs with a V front opening for quick release, contoured handgrips, and Pivoflex rubber tips. These crutches are epoxy coated. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, Neoprene grip covers, sheepskin cuff covers,
Walk Easy Youth Forearm Crutches With Half Cuffs (Model 584)
The Walk Easy Youth Forearm Crutches, model 582, are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These height-adjustable crutches are designed for users four feet, three inches tall to five feet, four inches tall and have half cuffs, contoured handgrips, and Pivoflex rubber tips. These crutches are epoxy coated. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, Neoprene grip covers, sheepskin cuff covers, replacement rubber tips, and ice tips. D
Walk Easy Youth Forearm Crutches With Large Full Cuff (Model 586)
The Walk Easy Youth Forearm Crutches with Large Full Cuff, model 586, are forearm crutches designed for use by children with walking, balance, neurological, or lower extremity disabilities. These height-adjustable crutches are designed for users four feet, three inches tall to five feet, four inches tall and have full cuffs with a V front opening for quick release, contoured handgrips, and Pivoflex rubber tips. These crutches are expoxy coated. OPTIONS: Replacement cuffs, Neoprene grip covers,
Walkable (Models Wk75 & Wk100)
The WalkAble, models WK75 and WK100, is a suspension ambulation aid designed for use by children with mobility and walking disabilities. The device consists of an open wheeled base supporting a body suspension harness, enabling the child to be safely supported while walking over ground or on a treadmill. In combination with an appropriate training program, the WalkAble can help improve the user's gait patterns, posture, balance, muscle strength and overall endurance levels. The WalkAble unit is
Walkabout
The Walkabout is an ambulation aid for children who lack trunk stability or balance. Size adjustments include height, width, girth of chest controls and hip controls. The main column is height and angle adjustable. It is constructed of a lightweight aluminum alloy. It has a wheeled base with front casters and folds up for transportability. WEIGHT: 20 pounds.
Walkabout
The Walkabout is an adjustable cane designed for use by adults and children with lower extremity, mobility, walking, or balance disabilities. This walker-cane hybrid offers several configurations that allow it to be used as a one-handed or two-handed cane placed in front of the user, a stair climbing cane, or a hemi walker on either side of the user. The user also can use the Walkabout to rest against or to assist in standing up or sitting down. The frame is made of airplane grade aluminum and h
Walkabout Iii
The Walkabout III is a junior walker designed to provide a standing opportunity for juniors and adults with muscle weakness, atypcal postural reflexes or limited active range of motion disabilities. As the user steps foward, the stander provides spring-assisted lift while allowing forward movement. It can also be positioned in front of a table and locked, while providing the opportunity for active flexion and extension with spring assisted lift. The Walkabout is tension adjustable to graduate no
Walker Bag (Models Wb-S, Wb-M, Wb-L)
The Walker Bag is a carrying bag for Kaye Posture Walkers (see separate entry). These nylon bags offer pockets for carrying capacity for school or personal items and attach to the walker with straps. Models WB-S and WB-M can be side or rear mounted and model WB-L is designed for rear mounting only. SIZES: Model WB-S is small, model WB-M is medium, and model WB-L is large. DIMENSIONS (WxH): model WB-S is 13.5 x 9.5 inches, model WB-M is 14 x 16 inches, and model WB-L is 18.5 x 17 inches. COLOR: M
Walker Modifications
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable a child with cerebral palsy to use a reverse walker by pushing it in front of him. The walker was designed to be pulled behind the user. However, because of lack of arm strength and difficulty with balance and hip control, the child was unable to use it. Consequently, it was necessary to allow the wheels to travel in the opposite direction by changing the action of the walker by reversing the position of the clutch which acted as an anti-rollback mechanism.
Walker Pegs (Model Es-720)
Walker Pegs, model ES-720, are vertical handgrips suitable for adapting a child's walker to facilitate better posture and walking pattern. The plastic bicycle style handles are installed by drilling 2 holes in the walker's existing handles.
Walker-Wagon (Models Ww1 & Ww2)
Walker-Wagon is a child adjustable walker designed for use with children with neurological or balance disabilities. This wooden wagon features a metal adjustable height handle to assist the child in pulling up to a standing position and to encourage an upright posture. The handle is offset to provide for adequate stride length. The wagon also has an open storage compartment for toys and other items. DIMENSIONS: The wagon is 18.5 inches wide overall and the standing area is 14.75 inches wide betw
Walking Wings
Walking Wings are is designed for babies ages 6 months and up to support them and increase control for their parents. Adjustable parent's straps have padded handles for greater comfort. Straps detach, so the user doesn't have to keep taking Walking Wings on and off baby. Padded vest features adjustable hook and loop closure and safety buckle for secure fit. Reduces back strain for parents. Machine washable. Allows baby to balance hands-free Allows baby to balance hands-free. Reduces falls.
Walking, Singing Penguin (Model 3906)
The Walking, Singing Penguin, model 3906, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or mobility disabilities. This plush penguin walks, sings, and dances when an attached switch is activated (not included). POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12.5 x 9.5 inches.
WalkingBelt
WalkingBelt is designed for children with impaired strength and stability during gait training. WalkingBelt, provides support around the torso and is held in place with a padded leg harness. The length of the two padded handles can be adapted to give the therapist a comfortable working position when walking close to the child holding the handles to provide the child with additional support and stability during gait training. WalkingBelt is not to be used as an assistive device for lifting. Walki
Wall Mount Spaceship Sensory Busy Box (Model 7901)
The Wall Mount Spaceship Sensory Busy Box, model 7901, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with with severe physical or cognitive disabilities. Pushing on the wing flaps, buttons, or spaceship body starts a NASA countdown, flashing tail lights, jet-motor sounds, or flying vibrations. This toy can be mounted on a wall or used on a tabletop. POWER: Uses two double-A and fourtriple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 20 x 15 x 4.inches.
Wall Mounted Activity Center (Model 556)
The Wall-mounted Activity Center, model 566, is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with cognitive or neurological disabilities or low vision. This activity center provides an array of features for somatosensory stimulation: a plate which vibrates when touched; a wooden roller that turns on a music box with lights; a pull-ball which turns on a fan; a large plate that switches on a bright light; a bead chain curtain with an unbreakable plastic mirror; a push button which activates a b
Wall Mounted Musical Bead Chain (Model 656)
The Wall Mounted Bead Chain Curtain, model 656, is a sensory integration activity designed for use with children with upper extremity, sensory, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. This device encourages the child to reach out to the rainbow of color, helping to develop cause and effect. The colorful border coupled with mirrors encourages children to reach out to the bead curtain, and when the beads are moved, a built-in music box is activated to play a popular tune. The music box will cont
Wally The Dinosaur (Models 68 & 68-8)
Wally the Dinosaur is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or mobility disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this plush dinosaur has eyes that light up as he walks and waves his arms and moves his head when the switch is activated. Model 68 is equipped with a 0.25-inch jack and model 68-8 has a 1/-inch jack.
Watch Me Count! Number Puzzle (Model Erm-16)
The Watch Me Count! Number Puzzle, model ERM-16, is designed to teach shapes, names, and the order of numbers. It is made of wood with large pieces so that persons with limited manual dexterity can pick them up. The puzzle pieces are numbers that fit into the wooden base. Sliding beads demonstrate "quantity" and assist the child in counting exercises. DIMENSIONS: 9.5 x 7.5 inches.
Water Fitness Class Set (Model T10053)
The Water Fitness Class Set, model T10053, is a set of swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities. The set includes six ethafoam dumbbell floats, six three-piece float belts, and six underwater exercise steps.
Water Table Adaptations
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide access to a water play table for a child with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, and vision and hearing impairments while using a therapeutic incline box. The plastic table had a metal stand with casters, but as the child grew, it no longer provided the correct height and position. To resolve the problem, the legs were extended and adjustability was added to accommodate future growth. To increase stability, the casters were removed from one end. DI
Water Toy (Models 9000 & 9001)
The Water Toy is a battery operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity and cognitive disabilities. Designed to provide auditory, tactile, and visual stimulation while encouraging exploratory play and discovery, the plastic toy features a switch with a large contact area. When the switch is activated, water squirts through the hose and splashes through the toy. The toy has a large water tray base with an hour-glass shaped center with a water wheel. POWER: Model 9000 uses six D
Water Walker
Water Walker is a floatation device for aquatic exercise or recreation designed for use by children or adults with musculoskeletal or neurological disabilities or arthritis. This circular floatation device provides individuals with vertical position stability and support during water exercises and activities. It is available in two styles. The seat model supports hips at a comfortable angle. The belt and sling strap model supports weight-bearing users for hip extension. Both styles feature a chi
Watermelon Treats
Watermelon Treats is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use with children with fine motor or perceptual disabilities. Designed for one to six players, this easy-to-understand game requires players to throw a die to determine how many seeds they receive to place on their laminated watermelon mats. The object is to cover the watermelon slice with seeds. Players pick up the seeds, strengthening fine motor and grasping skills. The set includes six laminated mats, 180 playing pieces, and
Wave Drum (Model 924824)
The Wave Drum, model 924824, is a hand eye coordination activity designed for use by children three years old and older with physical, cognitive, neurological, and visual disabilities. This see-through drum features a shatterproof plastic base with tiny beads inside and a drumstick. A plastic side clip is also included to hold the drumstick when it is not in use. When the drum is struck, the beads move, creating interesting sounds. If the drum is moved from side to side, the beads produce the so
Wave Switch-Adapted Trackball
The Wave is a switch-adapted trackball designed for classroom use by individuals with limited hand control, motor skill or hand-eye coordination disabilities, and/or involuntary muscle spasms. Intended to provide plug-and-play access to classroom computers, this device features an oversized trackball with free-running movement that requires only the slightest touch. Color-coded buttons allow for left/right clicks, as well as drag lock, enabling users to "lock on" to a screen object so it can be
Wavegrip Grab Rail System
Wavegrip Grab Rails are wall grab bars for installation in bathrooms and other areas where additional support is needed for persons with disabilities, children, or seniors. The grab bars are available in straight or bent (45- or 90-degrees) models. The bars feature a continuous "wave" pattern ergonomically designed to fit the contours of the hand. The tubing is made of aluminum and plastics that are permanently bonded to one another and finished with a polyamide surface finish. All parts are eas
Wavegrip Grip Pieces
The Wavegrip Grip Pieces are wall grab bars for use in bathrooms around the toilet, in the tub or shower, or in other areas where secure support may be needed for persons with disabilities, seniors, or children. The grip pieces are modular units that may be combined to fit any room, including interior and exterior corners. Different configurations and lengths of handrails may be designed with two models: straight pieces for extension, and open-ended pieces with one wall mount. The tubing feature
Web Chase (Model 1-08460-00)
Web Chase, model 1-08460-00, is a tactile board game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game develops important tactile skills in a fun, recreational context. In the game, children play as spiders trying to capture insects in a web. When the last insect on the game board has been captured, the spider having the greatest number of prey or value of prey in its lunch tray is the "Master of the Web." As players navigate their hungry spiders through an insect-laden
Webber Photo Cards - Animals (Model Wfc-03)
Webber Photo Cards - Animals, model WFC-03, are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The deck can be used for Memory, Match-up, and "Go Fish" games, and includes content/game idea cards in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese). A total of 62 cards in 31 pairs depict the following animals: lion; tiger; elephant; zebra; giraffe; kangaroo; monkey; alligator; bear; raccoon; owl; frog; butterfly; horse; rabbit; goat; penguin; spider;
Webber Photo Cards - Around The Home (Model Wfc-06)
Webber Photo Cards - Around the Home, model WFC-06, are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The deck has card pairs that can be used for memory, match-up, and "Go Fish" games. The deck has 62 cards in 31 pairs, showing stove; chair; towels; refrigerator; toilet; laundry; telephone; television; computer; tricycle; clock; cat; dog; sink; vacuum cleaner; flowers; hammer; breakfast; garbage can; clothes; shoes; salt and pepper; frying pan; hair dryer; groceries; rug
Webber Photo Cards - Everyday Go-Togethers (Model Wfc-08)
Webber Photo Cards - Everyday Go-Togethers, model WFC-08, are photo cards designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. The deck has 62 cards in 31 pairs consisting of a scene card and a match-up object card. The cards can be used for Memory, Match-up, and "Go Fish" games. The deck includes content / game idea cards in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese). Scene / match-up pairs include baby - bottle; groceries - cart; monkey - banana; mouse - ch
Webber Photo Cards - Foods (Model Wfc-04)
Webber Photo Cards - Foods, model WFC-04, are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The deck can be used for Memory, Match-up, and "Go Fish" games, and includes content / game idea cards in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese). A total of 62 cards in 31 pairs depict the following foods: pineapple, bananas, fruit bowl, apples, oranges, strawberries, popcorn, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, carrots, grapes, broccoli, mushrooms, potato,
Webber Photo Cards - Occupations (Model Wfc-01)
Webber Photo Cards - Occupations, model WFC-01, are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The deck can be used for Memory, Match-up, and "Go Fish" games, and includes content/game idea cards in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese). A total of 62 cards in 31 pairs depict the following occupations: chef; photographer; barber; veterinarian; fire fighter; mother; father; gardener; carpenter; dentist; teacher; food worker; dancer; cro
Webber Photo Cards - Sports Go-Togethers (Model Wfc-05)
Webber Photo Cards - Sports Go-Togethers, model WFC-05, are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The deck has a total of 60 cards showing 15 athletes and 15 related sports objects. The cards can be used for Memory, Match-up, and "Go Fish" games (for example, match the helmet to the football player). The deck includes content / game idea cards in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese). Cards show baseball player - ball, glove and b
Webber Photo Cards - Things To Wear (Model Wfc-07)
Webber Photo Cards - Things to Wear, model WFC-07, are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The deck can be used for Memory, Match-up, and "Go Fish" games, and includes content/game idea cards in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese). A total of 62 cards in 31 pairs depict the following clothes: gloves; sweater; winter coat; shorts; t-shirt; blouse; skirt; dress; shoes; tights; underwear; scarf; slippers; galoshes; diaper; neckla
Webber Photo Cards - Verbs (Model Wfc-02)
Webber Photo Cards - Verbs, model WFC-02, are photo cards designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. The cards can be used for Memory, Match-up, and "Go Fish" games. Two decks include 124 action word cards in 62 pairs, with content / game idea cards in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese). Activities depicted include watering, ironing, eating, skiing, selling, changing, brushing, smelling, running, flying kite, reading, playing violin, blowing,
Wedge Board.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Slant exercise board is useful in stretching tight heel cords both after surgery and as part of an ongoing therapy routine. Cut two wedges from 3/4 inch plywood measuring 6 1/2 inches wide by 12 1/2 inches long. Glue these to the ends of a board measuring approximately 14 inches wide by 21 inches long. Screw the wedges into position using 1 1/4 inch screws. Glue a support stick measuring 3 2/4 inches by 19 1/2 inches to the bottom inner edge of the wed
Wedge Plate Switch (Model 3Tswp)
The Wedge Plate Switch, model 3TSWP, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This switch offers a switch latch mode and a timer mode and the extremely sensitive large surface requires merely a touch to activate and no physical pressure.
Weebot
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a mobility device for babies and young children with physical and mobility disabilities. Researchers and designers at the Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY have designed and developed a prototype device that allows children with physical and mobility disabilities to explore greater independence as part of the Tots on Bots project. They created the WeeBot using a baby seat that is then strapped onto a Wii Fit Balance Board that sits on top of
Weighted Belt (Models 2267, 2268, 2269 & 2270)
The Weighted Belt develops proprioceptive skills and provides proprioceptive feedback for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities. The belt features hook and loop closure and is constructed to allow weight placement to meet the wearer's specific needs. SIZES: Small (no. 2267, $43) holds 0 to 9 pounds in weights; medium (no. 2268, $43) holds 0 to 9 pounds in weights; large (no. 2269, $53) holds 0 to 12 pounds in weights; and extra-large (no. 2270, $53) holds 0 to 12 pounds in weigh
Weighted Block Trolley
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a child with walking or balance disabilities with a block cart to push. Since commercially-available block carts did not provide the necessary stability, a custom cart was built. The unit has a large block-storage area, a height-adjustable wooden handle, two front casters, and large-diameter rear wheels. The handle adjusts using tri nuts. A concealed lower compartment holds two bricks to provide weight for stability. DIMENSIONS: The rear wheels are 132 mil
Weighted Sensory Collar
The Achievement Weighted Sensory Collar is a weighted shape designed for use with children with neurological, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. This soft fleece shape is designed to help children feel "grounded" during classroom and daily activities so they can better focus and improve their attention. The shapes can be placed on a lap, placed around the child’s neck or just held to provide a wonderful calming presence and deep pressure. The aroma of the blend of spices inside the fleece mat
Weighted Toothbrush
The Weighted Toothbrush is a toothbrush with a built-up handle designed for use by individuals with tremors or shaky grasps. This soft-bristled brush has an enlarged vinyl handle that is contoured to fit the fingers. DIMENSIONS: 1 1/8 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 8 ounces.
Weighted Utensils
The Weighted Utensils are a fork, knife, and spoon with weighted handle designed for use by adults and children with fine motor, grasping, neurological, or sensory disabilities requiring proprioceptive feedback. These utensils feature built-up ridged handles to aid in grasping. Available adult utensils include a fork, a teaspoon, a tablespoon, a soup spoon, and a knife (each sold separately). The pediatric utensils include a youthspoon, a fork, a knife, a teaspoon, and a soup spoon (each sold se
Weighted Vests (Models 2257, 2258, 2259, 2263, 2259-A, 2263-A & 2264-A)
Weighted Vests are designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and stability for individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. These vests are adjustable to permit use with more than one person, and they are cut to maximize ventilation for the wearer. They feature tear-away zippers for easy opening and reinforced weight pockets. The child's extra-large and the adult medium/large and extra large also feature adjustable hems for maximum comfort and cargo-style pockets. The weights for a
Wenzelite Pediatric Anterior Safety Roller (Models Pe Tyke, Pe 1000Bl, Pe 1000Wb/wbk, & Pe 1000 Xl)
The Wenzelite Pediatric Anterior Safety Roller model PE TYKE, PE 1000BL, PE 1000WB/WBK, and PE 1000XL is a folding height-adjustable wheeled walker designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, this walker provides maximum support and improved posture for children from early childhood through young adulthood. FRAME: Square steel or aluminum tubing with welded joints, handlebars, and a powder coat finish in a choice of colors. BRAKES: Adjustable b
Wenzelite Pediatric Posterior Safety Roller (Models Pe Tyke 1200 & Pe 1200 )
The Wenzelite Pediatric Posterior Safety Roller, models PE TYKE 1200 & PE 1200, are folding height-adjustable wheeled walkers designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. These walkers are designed to support the child from behind and require the child to adjust to a more upright position. FRAME: Square steel tubing with welded joints, handlebars, and a silver vein finish in a choice of colors. BRAKES: The breaking mechanism is activated by applying pressure to the handlebars. An
Wet Pants Signaler.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toilet training device sounds a buzzer to alert child when underwear or diaper is wet. Can also be used to gather data about a child's normal schedule before initiating a toilet training program. Battery operated flood alert device is attached to 2 brass or copper strips. These modified sensors activate a buzzer when the strips come in contact with moisture. The alarm is fastened around the child's waist with a belt. Sensors are taped to the outside of
Wh Questions At Home Fun Deck
WH Questions at Home Fun Deck is a speech training flash card program and a language tutorial program designed for use by speech and language therapists and parents working with children who have communication or speech disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a child to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad or any Android smartphone or tablet computer to answer "WH" questions such as "Who are your neighbors?" or "Where do you keep your clothes?" in portrait or landscape orien
Wh Questions At School Fun Deck
WH Questions at School Fun Deck is a speech training flash card program and a language tutorial program designed for use by speech and language therapists and teachers working with children who have communication or speech disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a child to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to answer questions such as "Who is your principal?" or "When do you eat lunch?" The program can be viewed in portrait or landscape mode. It includes 56 illustrated pic
Whales Solar Effect Wheels
The Whales Solar Effect Wheels are projectors designed for individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to create an underwater scene in a room.' Ships in 2 weeks.
Wham It! (Model 411)
Wham It!, model 411, is a sensory integration activity center designed to encourage manual exploration for individuals with physical, sensory or neurological disabilities. It features a round plastic board with large buttons in various shapes, a small dome filled with sparkles, and a ball made of latex. Pressing the buttons or squeezing the ball triggers sounds, lights, and vibration, and sparkles fly around the dome. The unit is equipped with a combination tabletop and wall mount. POWER: Uses s
What Should I Wear? Language Kit (Model Lk-Wsw)
The What Should I Wear? Language Kit, model LK-WSW, is a independent living skills, personal skills, and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. Focusing on what to wear in rain, sun, wind, snow, clouds, or fog, this kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; and a songboard, word cards, and vocab
What Time Is It? Language Kit Plus (Model Lk-T)
The What Time is It? Language Kit Pllus, model LK-T, is a time skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This program introduces concepts of time (clock, hour, minute) and times of day (morning, afternoon, evening, night), and builds the child's understanding of time by talking about common activities that occur during each time period. Extension activities include matching analog and digital clocks, with time to the hour and
What's The Expression For Ios
What's the Expression for iOS is a behavior training program and an independent living and personal skills tutorial program designed for use by parents or teachers working with children with emotional or developmental disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a parent or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to teach a child about various emotions such as happy, angry, tired, surprised, and sneaky using graphics with facial expressions. Pictures of emotions with co
What's Wrong?
What's Wrong? is a language tutorial program designed for use with children and adults with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set of 68 cards can be used for reading skill development or for communication training. These cards each present a color drawing with one feature that is definitely wrong (e.g., a duck wearing boots or rain falling under an umbrella) to stimulate language development and to expolre a variety of concepts relating to right and wrong. A guide is included.
Whatever Next!
Whatever Next! is a dame designed for use with children with mobility and neurological disabilities. This board game incorporate dice throwing, turn-taking, moving pieces, and drawing cards with such activities as imitating, motor planning, jumping, hopping, balancing, and crawling for proprioceptive and vestibular input.
Wheaton Ankle-Foot Orthosis
The Wheaton Ankle-Foot Orthosis is designed for use with infants, children, or adults with lower extremity or neurological disabilities. Available in standard, rigid, or leaf spring styles, these braces are designed to be worn inside a shoe and extend from the foot to just below the knee. The braces are made of polypropylene and feature hook-and-loop straps. Sizes zero through 6 are available with a standard foot only. Sizes seven to ten are available in a choice of a standard or long foot. SIZE
Wheaton Bracing System
The Wheaton Bracing System is a knee ankle foot orthoses designed for use with children with metatarsus adductus/varus, clubfoot, or tibial torsion. This thermoplastic brace is equipped with touch fasteners and allows for growth in leg length. This brace applies direct corrective, rotational force on the tibia without torque on the femur or hip. The lower component is availabe to hold the ankle at 15 degrees plantar flexion or 90 degrees dorsiflexion (neutral position). The upper section keeps t
Wheaton Bunion Splint
The Wheaton Bunion Splint is a toe splint designed for wear by children and adults with lower extremity disabilities. This breathable neoprene splint may be worn day and night and in shoes. The splint fits over the foot, encasing the large toe and extending to the center of the foot; the splint fits below the other toes, leving them free. SIZES: Extra small, small, medium, and large based on children's and adult shoe sizes.
Wheaton Hip Abduction Orthosis
The Wheaton Hip Abduction Orthosis is a hip abduction orthosis designed for use with children with lower extremity disabilities. Available in adjustable and non-adjustable styles, this splint features one-piece molded construction that is flexible and molds to the body. Lined with non-absorbent closed cell foam, the unit has touch closure straps and a rigid, lightweight polypropylene spreader bar that keeps hips abducted at 60 degrees. The unit keeps the hips flexed at 90 degrees. OPTIONS: Adjus
Wheaton Pavlik Harness
The Wheaton Pavlik Harness is a hip rotation orthosis designed for use with children with lower extremity disabilities. This harness a soft inner lining on the chest halter, Velcro fasteners for rapid and secure adjustment, color coding on the anterior straps to prevent misapplication, anti-slip foot pieces to prevent the feet from sliding out of the harness. SIZES: Premie, small, medium, large, and extra large.
Wheaton Pedi-Walker
The Wheaton Pedi-Walker is a lower extremity fracture orthosis designed for wear by children and adults with lower extremity fractures. Available for the right or left leg, this polyethylene brace is equipped with adjustable hook-and-loop closure straps and can be removed for skin care and adjusted to accommodate changes in swelling. SIZES: Size 1 fits feet 5.5 inches long, size 2 fits feet 6 inches long, size 3 fits feet 6.5 inches long, size 4 fits feet 7 inches long, size 5 fits feet 7.5 inch
Wheaton Wrist Fracture Braces
The Wheaton Wrist Fracture Braces are upper extremity fracture orthosis designed for wear by children and adults with upper extremity fractures. Available for the right or left arm, these polyethylene braces are available with or without thumb control and are equipped with adjustable hook-and-loop closure straps. They can be removed for skin care or adjusted to accommodate changes in swelling. SIZES: Extra extra small (for children 5 to 7 years old), extra small (for children 8 to 9 years old),
Wheel Of Sounds
Wheel of Sounds is a cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. This switch-activated game plays an object's sound when the object is selected by the spinner. The spinner is activated by step scanning, timed scanning, a single switch press, a mouse click, or touch-screen. Once the picture is selected and the sound is played, a new picture will take its place. Wheel of Sounds gives the user the capability of setting the field of pictures to disp
Wheel, The
The Wheel is a hand propelled cart designed for use by children with lower extremity disabilities, mobility disabilities, or spinal cord injury. This hand-propelled low mobility unit provides independence for the child who lacks use of lower extremities but has arm and moderate torso strength. The cart has aluminum wheels with solid rubber tires. The child grips horizontal hand-holds on the wheels; a slight body tilt is applied to brake. The cart fits through doorways up to 30 inches in width, a
Wheelabout
The Wheelabout is a wheeled standing aid for children. It includes the Mulholland Prone Stander with 24 inch spoked side drive wheels with handrims for propulsion (standard wheelchair wheels), and front and rear casters for stability. Chest, hip and knee supports are adjustable. Degree of pronated tilt is adjustable. Wheel position is adjustable for optimal hand placement on handrim. The unit is made of an aluminum alloy. CAPACITY: For users weighing up to 50 pounds, and measuring from 34 inches
Wheelchair Baby Carrier
Wheelchair Baby Carrier is designed for parents and caregivers with limited mobility as a result of a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or a stroke who need to transport babies from 4-5 months of age. It is a baby carrier that attaches to a manual wheelchair. The carrier has its own single wheel providing support and stability. It uses a universal fitting that allows it to be attached to all manual wheelchairs, both traditional and lightweight styles. The carrier is free standing wh
Wheelchair Backpack & Bookbag
Wheelchair back pouch 16 inches high, 15 inches wide and 7 inches deep. Children's size measures 12 by 12 by 5 1/2 inches. Cordura nylon. Two styles: Backpack has one large compartment with padded bottom. Bookbag has two compartments. Both have velcro closure and attach to handgrips with loops. Colors: black, red, navy, royal blue, tan, brown, and light or dark gray. Multicolor bags available.
Wheelchair Glider
The Wheelchair Glider is a rocking or glider platform for a manual wheelchair that is designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury and others who use a wheelchair. A person in a wheelchair rolls onto the platform using it spring-loaded ramp system, and he or she is able to glide (move horizontally forward and backward) by holding onto handles on each side of the plat form and pushing or pulling. If the user does not have use of his or her ar
Wheelchair Platform Swing
The Wheelchair Platform Swing is a swing designed for individuals in a wheelchair. The non-skid aluminum platform enables any size motorized wheelchair with its occupant to swing. There are locking chains on entry ramp which allow the user to hold ramp in position for entry, and then pull it to lock chair in position. When used with the available pull chain attachment users can enter, swing, and leave independently. It features a plastic covered chain, stainless or galvanized hardware, and conti
Wheelchair Seat Belt Lock Cover
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To prevent children and adults with cognitive disabilities who use wheelchairs from unlocking a wheelchair seat belt. To make this cover, lay the material on flat surface with back facing up. Using straight pins, pin the edges together lengthwise along the material. With a sewing machine or needle, stitch along the pinned edge line lengthwise. Turn material right side out and slip onto one end of wheelchair seat belt. Fasten the belt and slide material over
Wheelchair Swing Platform Standard (Model W3631)
Wheelchair swing. Platform to accommodate wheelchair attaches to existing swingset frame. For adults or children. Wheelchair locks within platform. Nonskid aluminum ramp lifts up and closes with snap locks to retain the wheelchair. Base is 26 inches square with 18 inch long front and 12 inch long rear ramp. Weighs 60 pounds.
Wheelchair Trays
The Wheelchair Trays are lap trays designed for use by children and adults who use wheelchairs. Made of shatterproof clear polycarbonate, the trays include adjustable mounting hardware. OPTIONS: Engraving of names and addresses, custom cutouts, slantboards, and more. DIMENSIONS: All models are made of 3/8-inch thick polycarbonate. Standard models are available for 10- to 12-inch wheelchairs, 13- to 14-inch chairs, 15- to 17-inch chairs, and 18- to 20-inch chairs. Custom dimensions are also avail
Wheelchair-Accessible Desk
The Wheelchair-Accessible Desk is a height-adjustable deskdesigned for classroom use by children who use wheelchairs. This desk features a heavy 16-gauge frame with an integral U-brace and an oversized solid-plastic top. It includes a dual-bolt leg attachment system for added security. DIMENSIONS: The desk height can be adjusted from 31 to 34 inches. The desktop is 20 x 36.5 inches. COLOR: The top is available in beige or grey.
Wheelie Mobile Prone Stander (Models Wmps I, Wmps Ii, & Wmps Iii)
The Wheelie Mobile Prone Stander is a prone stander designed for use by children with lower extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This stander has large wheels to increase mobility, add stability, and provide a mild camber for a more comfortable and controlled grip. Other features include body pads with fully-adjustable lateral supports, a strap positioning system with padded back and seat support, an adjustable tilt angle of up to 15 degrees, quick-release wheels, and
Wheels On The Bus I
Wheels on the Bus I is a pre-reading tutorial program and cognitive skills tutorial program designed to assist children ages 18 months to 5 years in identifying objects and people by actions or sounds. The program sings 5 verses of the nursery school song, including mommie, baby, doors, kids, and horn. Verses are activated by pressing the corresponding picture on the overlay for the PowerPad expanded keyboard (see entry), Intellikeys, or TouchWindow (see entry). The complete set includes the pr
Wheels On The Bus Iii
Wheels on the Bus III is a pre-reading tutorial program and a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to teach children ages 18 months to 3 years to identify people or objects by their sound or action. The program is activated to sing on of five verses of the popular nursery song by pressing the picture corresponding to the verse on the PowerPad (see separate entry), IntelliKeys, or TouchWindow overlay. Verses include people, money, brakes, seat belt, and wheelchair lift. The complete set inc
Where Does My Money Go? Level I & Level Ii
Where Does My Money Go? is a money management training system in a board game format designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. Both levels use realistic currency to teach basic money handling skills. Level I ($64.95) requires players to conduct money transactions at the grocery store, restaurant, mall, and shopping mart. It also focuses on ways to earn money, pay bills, and deal with unexpected expenses. The currency at this level is limited quarters, $1,
Where Does My Money Go? Software
Where Does My Money Go? Software is a money management training system in a game format designed for use with individuals with learning and other cognitive disabilities. This game uses realistic currency to teach basic money handling skills and requires players to conduct money transactions at the grocery store, restaurant, mall, and shopping mart. It focuses on ways to earn money, pay bills, and deal with unexpected expenses. Draw cards inform players of how much money they will receive or what
Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? Junior Detective Version
"Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?" is a memory improvement tutorial program designed to introduce world geography for students who have a developmental or physical disability. Students chase Carmen and her V.I.L.E. henchmen through seven regions of the world while using their deductive reasoning skills to determine each move. The program is icon-based and does not require reading skills. With the use of visual skills rather than text-based clues, students develop memory and matching skills
Where Is Puff?
Where is Puff? is a language tutorial program intended to teach the use of prepositions to children. Prepositions taught include: in, on, under, in front of, in back of, and next to. The scanning rate may be adjusted, and data may be collected on the student's progress. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple and Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Apple computers require an Echo speech synthesizer and a color monitors; Macintosh computers require a color monitor, Echo LC, 2E Emulator card, and a
Whirl
The Whirl is a prone stander designed to provide symmetry and enable children from 1 year to young adult to gradually develop and maintain their ability to weight bear through their legs and feet while standing. The Whirl is a modular design that enables the changing of any of the chest, pelvic, knee or footrest components without changing the main frame. The Whirl comes complete with anterior and pelvic supports, knee cups, cocoon sandals, activity tray, bowl and cover as standard. POWER: Avail
Whirl Wheelie (Model 3425)
The Whirl Wheelie, model 3425, is an overhead pulley exerciser designed to stimulate clients visually while encouraging bilateral stimulation for hemiplegic individuals. By pulling on the end of each cord with both hands, the disc containing spiral patterns spins around. It is manufactured with high quality materials to ensure long life and comes with four additional disc and a special holder. GUAARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Whirligig, The
The Whirligig is an eye hand coordination acivity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Spinning a top promotes the same grasp needed to hold a pencil. This flat disk top is easy to spin, spins for an extended period, and the pattern on the surface creates an optical illusion during spinning.
Whisperglide 600 Series Swing (Models 601, 602, 603, & 604)
The WhisperGLIDE 600 Series Swing is a wheelchair accessible lawn swing or glider designed for indoor or outdoor use by people with mobility or neurological disabilities. Models 601 and 603 are wheelchair accessible and offer one bench seat and space for a wheelchair. Models 602 and 604 have two bench seats. All models of this wheelchair swing include vinyl-coated steel seats and platform, a premium-grade canopy, a handrail, a push-pull bar, colorful easy-to-read instruction labels, twin lock-up
Whistle Kit
The Whistle Kit is an oral motor planning activity kit designed for use with children with speech and oral motor disabilities. This set includes nine whistles, most with moving parts to stimulate both occular and oral motor skills, and one long tube whistle. DIMENSIONS: The tube is one foot long. COLOR: The tube is silver.
Whistling Straws
Whistling Straws are drinking straws designed for use by children with oral motor disabilities. These plastic straws (sold in sets of six) can be used for drinking and for whistling to aid in developing oral motor control.
Who Do-What Where
Who Do-What Where is a writing and reading skills training program designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program includes eight educational games with progressive activities to help children learn basic sentence parts and sentence structure, leading to success in building and analyzing simple sentences. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple Macintosh and IBM or compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: For Macintosh computers, System 7 through 9 or OS X is required; for IB
Who's Shoes Id Kit
Who's Shoes ID Kit is an emergency medical identification tag designed for use by children and adults with cognitive or communication disabilities or Alzheimer's disease. Each kit includes two identification bands that can be fastened to most shoe styles. The band is made of Velcro-brand hook-and-loop fastener and includes a water-resistant information label. The information label includes space for the individual's name, parent or caregiver name and emergency phone numbers, physician's name and
Whquestions
WhQuestions is a speech training program and a language tutorial program designed for use by speech and language therapists and parents working with children who have communication or speech disabilities or autism. The program allows a child to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to answer “Wh” questions such as “What is your name?” or “What is it?”. The program comes with 300 questions in the following formats: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, HOW, and WHY. Each question comes with an audio recording, pi
Why? Because
Why? Because is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive and communication disabilities. This set can be used for reading skill development or for communication training. Designed to demonstrate cause-and-effect, inference, and speculation about everyday events, each card in this set of 62 cards illustrates a cause-and-effect relationship, such as a picture of a boy playing with matches near a curtain and a picture of the curtain on fire, or a picture of a girl f
Wide Balance Beam (Model T6509) And Wide / Narrow Balance Beam (Model T4325)
The Wide Balance Beam, model T6509, and the Wide/Narrow Balance Beam, model T4325, are designed for use by individuals with mobility or balance disabilities. Both models are made of hardwood and rest on a pair of wooden bases. The Wide Beam is the same width on both sides, while the Wide/Narrow beam is wider on one side than iti is on the reverse. DIMENSIONS: Both models are 6 inches off the floor. The Wide Beam is 6 inches wide x 6 feet long. The Wide/Narrow Beam is 6 feet long and 3.75 inches
Wide-Line And Narrow-Line Spacing Paper
The Wide-line and Narrow-line Spacing Paper is designed for use with children with fine motor or eye hand coordination disabilities. Printed in a three-line, four-space format, this paper provides a guide for writing letters that extend below the baseline. Internal broken lines serve as a reference for writing half-space letters. Shading between the writing strips further demarcates the writing area. Lightly shaded vertical lines teach line orientation and cue correct letter and word spacing. DI
Wide-Line And Narrow-Line Writing Paper
The Wide-line and Narrow-line Writing Paper is designed for use with children with fine motor or eye hand coordination disabilities. Printed in a three-line, four-space format, this paper provides a guide for writing letters that extend below the baseline. Internal broken lines serve as a reference for writing half-space letters. Shading between the writing strips further demarcates the writing area. DIMENSIONS: The lines on the wide-lined paper are 1.5 inches wide and the lines on the narrow-li
Wider Walker
CUSTOM ADAPTATIONPURPOSE: To widen a walker for a child who was growing out of the walker in width only. The manufacturer of this type of walker did not make a wider model. The adaptation was designed to make it wider, yet retain its strength. With the help of a machinist, three roundbars were turned to fit
the ID of the tubes and also the OD. To prevent clothing from getting caught on the extensions or bolts, a curved head bolt and an acorn nut were used and the OD and ID were sized for smoothn
Wiggle Worm Crawl
The Wiggle Worm Crawl is an outdoor crawling tube designed for use by children ages two through five with physical and neurological disabilities. Constructed of molded polyethylene segments, the tunnel has an undlating profile which provides a sliding sensation as children crawl up and down the gently raised midsection. Small windows provide light and ventilation and aid in supervision. OPTIONS: A smiling worm head is available. COLOR: Seven standard two-color combinations are available. Custom
Wikki Stix
Wikki Stix are an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with neurological and physical disabilities. Wikki Stix can also function as tactile, raised-line markers for individuals who are blind or have low vision. These non-toxic wax-coated strands can be bent and manipulated to form designs, figures, etc. Wikki Stix are available in a primary color set (48 strands), a rainbow set (24 strands), and a neon color set (48 strands); each set is sold separately. Also available are
Wild Animal Sort & Compare
The Wild Animal Sort & Compare is a math skills training system designed for use with children with cognitive disabilities. The set includes 16 rubber animals, 17 hands-on activities, and two games. The games and activities help children build counting, sorting, and matching skills. COLOR: The animals come in assorted colors.
Windup Fishing Game
The Windup Fishing Game is eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with cognitive, neurological, or fine motor disabilities. Winding the unit up sets the fish in motion and players use the magnetic pole to try to catch a piece.
Wings Choice Plus Briefs
The Wings Choice Plus Briefs are incontinence pants designed for children and adults with incontinence. These briefs have a stay-dry facing and a full mat design for protection and comfort. The blue dryness strip promotes maximum skin dryness, while the Diamond-Linear-Channeling pad promotes the wicking of fluid away from the skin and disperses it into the brief. SIZES: Youth (fits waists up to 20 inches), small (fits waists 21 to 30 inches), medium (fits waists 32 to 44 inches), large (fits wai
Winkel
Winkel is an educational toy designed to develop hand-eye coordination for very young children. This toy is made up of numerous interlocking rings to form a sphere. The toy is safe for chewing, encourages grasping, and rattles for additional stimulation.
Winnipeg Toilet Seat
Childs toilet seat, molded ABS plastic seat attached to a stainless steel tubular frame providing posterior and lateral support. Combination pommel/urine deflector. Polyurethane foam backrest is mounted to the frame on adjustable brackets. An aluminum bar which is permanently mounted to the toilet which anchors the frame and allows the seat to be removed or attached easily. Available in two armrest heights (4 1/2 inches and 6 1/2 inches), and two cutout sizes (8 by 5 and 6 1/2 by 4 inches) to ac
Winsford Feeder
The Winsford Feeder is a height-adjustable powered feeder designed to enable individuals with quadriplegia or other upper extremity disabilities to independently feed themselves soup or any solid food that can be cut into small enough pieces . The height adjustment is accomplished using the large knob on the device. The unit includes a carrying case, a Corelle dinner-sized plate, a soup/cereal bowl, pusher, chin switch, glass holder, turntable, shelf, plug-in rocker switch, and drip pan. To eat
Wintercape
The Wintercape is a cape or poncho designed for use by children or adults with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This hooded poncho goes on overhead. It covers the back of a wheelchair-seated wearer to protect the backpack while skirting the wheels. It is constructed from waterproof nylon lined with Polartec, with a heavy-duty zipper in front. SIZES: Toddler, child, teen, adult, or extra-large adult. DIMENSIONS: Shoulder width is 28 inches (toddler) to 56 inches (extra-large adult). T
Wireless Gumball Switch
The Wireless Gumball Switch is a wireless touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injuries. Intended for users who can access a smaller target area, when the switch is pressed, it transmits a signal to the receiver (included), which activates a connected toy, device, or a computer switch interface system. This switch can be used as far away as 20 feet from the item. POWER: The receiver uses two double-A batteries and the sw
Wireless Oval Texture Switch (Model 727)
The Wireless Oval Texture Switch, model 727, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. The surface of this switch is covered with small bumps for tactile feedback. The wireless switch transmits to a receiver to activate a connected toy or device. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries and 1 nine-volt battery. DIMENSIONS: 10 x 6 x 3.5 inches.
Wireless Saucer Switch (Models 719)
The Wireless Saucer Switch, model 719, is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical and upper extremity disabilities. The wireless switch transmits a signal to a receiver to activate a connected toy or device. POWER: Uses two double A batteries and one nine-volt battery.
Wireless Tv Remote (Model 1521)
The Wireless TV Remote, model 1521, is a television remote control designed for use by individuals with fine motor, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. This oversized wireless TV remote control features a large striking area with large push buttons. The buttons are labeled with words and symbols for Channel, Sound and On/Off functions. The remote uses infrared technology compatible with most remote-controlled TVs. Five input jacks allow the user to control the remote with an external
Wireless Ultimate Switch, The (Model 2700)
The Wireless Ultimate Switch, model 2700, is a radio remote control switch designed for use by individuals with severe disabilities. The wobble-style switch requires only 10 grams of force to activate but can withstand gross body motion activation or severe blows. This cordless switch transmits up to 50 feet through the air using radio waves to activate a device connected to the receiver. The unit comes complete with a combination 0.25-inch and 1/8-inch plug, transmitter, receiver, gooseneck, an
Wireless Xm-1000 Visual Reinforced Audiometry (Vra) System
The Wireless XM-1000 Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) System is an auditory evaluation system designed for use with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. To attract the attention of children during pediatric auditory assessment, the system combines motion with attention-getting multiple light patterns. The system includes a smoked plexiglass box with a screen on which a friendly cartoon character lights up and quietly moves back and forth to attract attention. Additionally, 20 brightly
Wizzybug
Wizzybug is designed for children as young as 18 months with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy. The simple controls allow users to move amongst their peers while developing spatial awareness, social interaction and independence. It can be used indoors and out of doors in accessible areas such as level gardens, playgrounds and parks, enabling children to enjoy the experience of mobility.
Wobble Switch
The Wobble Switch is a touch switch designed to be activated by any body part for individuals who have physical disabilities. Through swiping action or any gross body movement, this switch will activate any switch adapted device and then return to its original position when released. It is mounted on a gooseneck an a cast iron base.
Wobble Switch (Models 1060 & 1063)
The Wobble Switch on 13-inch Gooseneck is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities. A swiping motion or other gross body movement will activate the switch; when released the switch returns to its original position. The awitch is mounted on a flexible gooseneck. Model 1060 is mounted on a microphone stand with a cast iron base. Model 1063 has an accessible wheelchair clamp. DIMENSIONS: The gooseneck is 19 inches long.
Wombat
The Wombat is a child's adjustable positioning chair designed for use by children with mobility or neurological disabilities. This four-caster chair has an adjustable back and seat, and comes with a variety of support devices. The back adjusts manually in depth, height, and angle. The angle of the seating surface can be changed to accommodate multiple activities. In the classroom the chair can be adjusted for use by different children. OPTIONS: Available accessories include head supports, lift h
Wonder Board (Model 687)
The Wonder Board, model 687, is swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, neurological, or mobility disabilities. Made of closed-cell foam, in a unique V-shaped design, this board can be used to challenge balance and coordination or provide stabilization, depending on use. This board can be used for sitting, kneeling, or standing exercises. DIMENSIONS: 20 x 13.5 x 2 inches.
Woodcraft Creations Adapted Hobby Horse
The Woodcraft Creations Adapted Hobby Horse is a rocking horse with a safety seat designed for ablebodied children and children with disabilities. This therapeutic toy is hand-made from hardwoods and consists of a horse with saddle, bridle, and mane mounted on a wide rocking platform. Hand and foot holds are located on both sides.The removable adapter safety seat supports the child on all sides and comes with a seatbelt. When seated in the adapter, the child can move his or her arms and legs fre
Wooden Finger Top
The Wooden Finger Top is an eye hand coordination acivity designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Spinning this small round top promotes the same grasp needed to hold a pencil. This top has a short post, is easy to spin, and the pattern on the surface creates an optical illusion during spinning. DIMENSIONS: 1.5 inches in diameter.
Wooden Grocery Products (Model G313)
Wooden Grocery Products, model G313, is an independent living skills tutorial and educational toy for children and adults with cognitive disabilities. The Grocery Products depict silk screened items of personal care and food commonly found in a grocery store, including ketchup, soap, paper towels, cookies, bread, butter, toothpaste, apple juice, bandaids, cereal, milk and cheese. The play items provide opportunities to learn about personal care and nutrition, shopping and independent living need
Wooden Pegboard
The Wooden Pegboard is designed for use by individuals with fine motor and neurological disabilities. This lacquer-finished wooden board has 100 drilled holes. OPTIONS: A set of 100 smooth wooden pegs and a set of 20 double-sided pattern task cards are each available separately. DIMENSIONS: The board is 10 inches square and the optional pegs are 2 inches. COLOR: The pegs come in six colors.
Woodline Light Trays (Series 31100)
The Woodline Light Trays are lap trays designed for use with wheelchairs. These seven-ply birch trays have limitied moisture resistance and can be attached using the E-Z Lock Clamp, Top Drop Clamp, Tube Arm Braxkets (not included), or other attaching system. Models include the tray only, tray with hook-and-loop attaching straps, tray with a three-piece wood rim, and tray with straps and rim. SIZES: Child (fits wheelchairs 12 to 14 inches wide), adult (fits chairs 14 to 17 inches wide), extra wid
Woogle
The Woogle is an eye hand coordination activity designed for very young children with physical, neurological, visual, and cognitive disabilities. This lightweight toy is twistable and shakable and comprises a series of wooden beads with a large wooden disk at each end and wooden rings that move over the beads between the disks.
Wooly The Sheep (Model 61)
Wooly the Sheep, model 61, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or mobility disabilities. Adapted for use with a single switch (switch not included), this plush sheep walks, wobbles, moves her head, and cries "baa" when the switch is activated.
Word Associations Print/braille Labels (Models 6-39050-00 & 8-39050-00)
Word Associations Print/Braille Labels, models 6-39050-00 and 8-39050-00, are sheets of braille and large print labels designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Twelve sheets are included with a total of 91 self-adhesive labels. Each label shows a common word in both large print and braille. Labels can be used to introduce children to reading by applying the labels to the corresponding objects, such as a chair, a ball, or a bell. The labels come with a manual in either br
Word Maker
Word Maker is a reading tutorial program designed for use with children who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This program consists of 149 alphabet pictogram cards in five ring-bound packs with a stand. In addition to single consonants and vowels, the system presents diagraphs, blends, silent combinations, and suffixes. Each card features color coded letters and a corresponding pictogram. An unlimited number of words may be created by flipping the cards. DIMENSIONS: Letters are 2.5
Word Meanings
Word Meanings is a language tutorial program designed for use by adults who have dysphasia and children with language learning disabilities. This interactive language program builds understanding and recall of words by strengthening semantic processing, based on the speech-language therapy manual "Building Language: Word Meanings" by Robyn Dower and Jan Mackey. Volume 1 covers Picture Meanings, Spoken Word - Picture Links, and Written Word - Picture Links. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compa
Word Signs
Word Signs is a sign language training book designed for use with young children who are deaf or who desire to learn sign language. This 14-page board book presents full-color photographs of things important to children ages one through four--cup, ball, teddy bear--and the sign for each. DIMENSIONS: 6.25 x 6.25 inches.
Word Tracking High Frequency Words (Model Brw2)
Word Tracking High Frequency Words, model BRW2, is a braille training program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This courseware package is designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). This training program contains worksheets with exercises on the 500 most frequently used words in the English language in fully contracted (grade 2) braille. The package contains 63 pages. Each page contains a specific braille word for the st
Words & Concepts I
Words & Concepts I is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to enrich vocabulary, strengthen language comprehension, increase understanding of word relationships and encourage concept development for individuals with developmental, cognitive, physical, visual, hearing, and language learning disabilities, and autism. The program offers the following activities using a 40 noun core vocabulary and pictures, usually at three levels of difficulty: Vocabulary, Categorization, Word Id
Words & Concepts Ii
Words & Concepts II is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to enrich vocabulary, strengthen language comprehension, increase understanding of word relationships and encourage concept development for individuals with developmental, physical, visual, hearing and language learning disabilities, and autism. The program offers the following activities using a 40 noun core vocabulary and pictures, usually at three levels of difficulty: Vocabulary, Categorization, Word Identificatio
Words & Concepts Iii
Words and Concepts III is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to enrich vocabulary, strengthen language comprehension, increase understanding of word relationships and encourage concept development for individuals with developmental, physical, visual, hearing and language learning disabilities, and autism. The program offers the following activities using a 40 noun core vocabulary and pictures, usually at three levels of difficulty: Vocabulary, Categorization, Word Identification
Words Around Me
Words Around Me is a language tutorial program designed to teach vocabulary words grouped according to theme for pre-kindergarten thourgh sixth grade children with a developmental or physical disability. Words are represented with realistic on-screen photographs, animated graphics and human voices, and introduced by a humorous character who provides plenty of positive reinforcement. A flexible student management system allows teachers to record student progress and customize the progress for ind
Wordwise Intellikeys Bundle
The WordWise IntelliKeys Bundle is a vocabulary tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the WordWise software (see separate entry) with six sets of 80 words from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/ Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlay that works with all word sets. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The
Wordwise Language Cards & Master Cards
WordWise Language Cards and Master cards are language training flash cards designed to teach everyday vocabulary using pictures for individuals with a cognitive or disability. The picture based language program, available in both English and Spanish, comes on 588 cards including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and expressions. Language Cards, model WL-01Q are colorful picture cards that illustrates the words and can be used for conversation, word recognition, writing, spelling,
Wordwise Software Series
WordWise Software Series is a collection of vocabulary enhancement programs designed to combine words, pictures and two-way speech for individuals who have difficulty with communication. The programs have realistic and contemporary graphics that stress everyday vocabulary. The series is broken up into the six programs featuring 80 words a piece: People, Community, House, Outdoor, Actions, and Adjectives. Other features include attractive art, voice recording, human quality speech, and quiz, pres
Wordwise Sticker Set
WordWise Sticker Set are symbolic language pictures designed for use with communication boards and books or to teach everyday vocabulary for individuals with cognitive disabilities. The stickers in this package duplicate the pictures found in the WordWise Language Cards and the WordWise Master Cards (see separate entries). The stickers, with their realistic illustrations, may be used to create communication board and book layouts, flash cards, illustrated worksheets, and student word lists. The
Work-Play Trays (Models 1-03751-00, 1-03660-00, 1-03761-00, & 1-03740-00)
Work-Play Trays are work trays for sorting / matching/ assembly designed for use in perceptual training activities by children who are blind or have low vision. These trays have raised edges to contain objects that might roll out of reach. They provide an enclosed work space for sorting, matching, classifying, and counting activities. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Large trays (1-03761-00 and 1-03740-00) are 21.25 x 13.25 inches; small trays (1-03751-00 and 1-03660-00) are 17 x 11.75 inches. COLOR: Yellow (1
World Maps (Model 5-06001-00)
World Maps, model 5-06001-00, are tactile maps designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These thermoformed tactile maps are an aid to geographic instruction and orientation. This volume contains tactile maps of all the continents, regions, and countries of the world. Maps are reproduced from works by The Princeton Braillists. The maps are thermoformed on vinyl with clear variations in height and texture, and show rivers, mountain ranges, bodies of water, and other physic
Worm
The Worm is a positional device designed for use with children from 1 to 6 years of age with upper and lower extremity motor control as a result of neurological impairments, cerebral palsy and developmental delays. The unique shape of this balance roll allows more movement possibilities and can encourage imaginative play.
Worm Squirm
Worm Squirm is a pre-reading tutorial program and cognitive skills tutorial program designed to help teach children ages 3 years through first grade counting and classification and categorization concepts. The student tries to direct a worm through a path on the computer screen. The worm can be directed by pressing four large arrows (up, down, right, left) using the PowerPad expanded keyboard (see entry) or IntelliKeys. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple and Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Wrap Arounds
Wrap Arounds are weighted belts designed to be worn in pairs in an “x” configuration over the shoulders as an alternative to a weighted vest. They are intended for use with children with physical or neurological disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and autism. It is designed to help children reduce instances of distraction, stress, anxiety and hyperactivity. Each belt is made with 100 percent cotton corduroy and filled with a non-toxic and hypoallergenic PET pellet material that is BPA and
Wrapsters
Wrapsters are posable stuffed animals designed for children with limited grasping ability or those working toward two-handed corrdinated activity. These toys have textured, snake-like bodies that can be wrapped around objects or around a shoulder, an arm, or a leg. They are available in a variety of characters and each includes a tag with its name and background information.
Wristtalker
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with communication disabilities to say when she needs to go to the washroom. A small recorder, available at Radio Shack, was used to pre-record the statement "I need to go to the washroom." A recorded doorbell sound was added as an attention-getter. To enable the girl to control playback, the device was adapted with a bonded-on, wrap-around plastic pad, which in turn had a small nipple bonded on the underside that engages the "play" button only
Write This Way
Write This Way is a voice output word processor program designed to provide word processing for students with learning, hearing, or physical disabilities. The versatile word processing program is designed to recognize the specific language problems experienced most often by learning and hearing disabled students. Students will be able to concentrate on the development of the writing skills they need for success in school. A built in dictionary and grammar checker highlight spelling and grammatic
Write:outloud
Write: Outloud is a voice output word processor program designed to speak letters, words, sentences and paragraphs in order to enhance user writing quality for children with low vision or severe physical or cognitive disabilities. This program reads each word as it is typed for consistent auditory feedback, and it can also reads any electronic text, enabling students tp research and present reports. Included imported graphics can also be used to prompt and support writing with the "get picture
Write:outloud To Go
Write:Outloud To Go is a voice output word processor designed for use by individuals with learning disaibilities. This system combines Write:Outloud (see separate entry) software from Don Johston, the Dana portable word processor from Renaissance Learning (see entry), and a VoiceCard. Students can use it to take notes in class, collect research in the library, or write essays with speech feedback. Auditory support helps the student self-evaluate voice, word choice, and sentence fluency. Informat
Writestart
WriteStart is a writing skills training system designed for use with children with eye hand coordination and fine motor disabilities. This kit includes 30 large wipe-off cards with progressive exercises from pre-writing activiities such as mazes and tracking through formation of upper and lower case letters.The set includes a pencil and a triangular grip.
Writing Activities
Writing Activities is a writing skills training system designed for use with children with communication disabilities. This program includes 13 writing activities and more than 240 boards. Users can compose stories by selecting words or pictures. Upon completion, writing exercises can be read aloud or printed in word or picture format. Activities include making grocery lists, to do lists, Christmas and Channukah lists, birthday and vacation lists, story composition, making greeting cards, writin
Writing With Symbols - Spanish
Writing with Symbols - Spanish is a picture-based voice output word processing program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This Spanish-language program is a version of Writing with Symbols 2000 (see entry). It enables individuals who do not recognize text to write with pictures. Picture symbols appear with each word as it is typed. The program also allows teachers and parents to make picture-based instructional materials, and includes a pictorial spell checker.
Writing With Symbols 2000
Writing with Symbols 2000 is a picture-based voice output word processing program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program enables individuals who do not recognize text to write with pictures. Picture symbols appear with each word as it is typed. The program also allows teachers and parents to make picture-based instructional materials, and includes a pictorial spell checker. The program includes over 3,800 Picture Communication Symbols, each in black an
Wynn Wizard & Wynn Reader
WYNN Wizard and WYNN Reader are voice output, web browser, and text editor programs intended to help individuals with learning disabilities to read, write, study, and comprehend text more effectively. WYNN can read aloud ASCII text files, standard word processing files, digital talking books (DAISY and NIMAS), PDF files, web pages, and e-mail using RealSpeak Solo, which offers multiple voices and languages. Text is highlighted as it is read, and the user can control the speed at which text is re
x:panda
X:Panda is a multi-adjustable dynamic seat, designed for children with limited postural control and mobility associated with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury or dystonia. The back is dynamic, making it possible for the child to extend and push back against relatively light resistance and then regain the desired sitting position. The back is lockable which could be preferred in feeding situations and required when being used in transportation. The back can also be angled to make it possibl
X10 Universal Module (Model Um506)
The X10 Universal Module, model UM506, is an environmental control switch module designed to switch any low voltage load for individuals with physical disabilities. The module responds to X10 (sold separately) command signals which originate from environmental controls and other remote controls. This module uses isolated contacts to control such low voltage devices as sprinkler systems, drapery controls, garage door openers, and yard lighting. It can be set for momentary or sustained contact clo
Yadda Playball
The Yadda Playball is an inflatable, textured ball designed for use by individuals with physical, neurological, and visual disabilities. This ball can be kicked, thrown, bounced, grabbed or squeezed; the texture aids in grasping and trowing and the bright colors aid in visual tracking. DIMENSIONS: Available in 10 or 15 inches in diameter. COLOR: Assorted.
Yaktrax
Yaktrax are ice grippers designed for use by children and adults with walking or balance disabilities. These treads provide sure footing on slippery steps, snow-covered sidewalks, and icy parking lots. Made of polymer and equipped with steel coils rather than cleats, these grippers are lightweight and flexible and snap on over boots or most shoes. SIZES: Extra-small (fits children's shoe sizes 1 to 4.5 or women's shoe sizes 2.5 to 6), small (fits men's shoe sizes 5 to 8.5 or women's shoe sizes 6
Young MacDonald's Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm Deluxe is a language tutorial program designed for use with young children communication, cognitive, upper extremity, and vision disabilities, as well as developmental delays. In this software program, Young MacDonald has planted Singing Strawberries, while encouraging the animals to play hide and seek. Children use their visual and auditory skills as they engage while interacting with characters on Young MacDonald’s Farm.
Youth Weighted / Coated Spoons
The Youth Weighted/Coated Spoons are weighted spoons designed for use by children with tremors, biting reflexes, or grasping or upper extremity disabilities. These spoons have plastisol coating that increases the thickness of the bowls and help protect teeth and lips. The plastic vinyl handles are shaped to fit the fingers. Left- or right-hand models are shaped to turn in toward the center of the body. The utensils are made of stainless steel and can be cleaned in a dishwasher. DIMENSIONS: 7/8 i
Youth Pool Retainer (Model 748)
The Youth Pool Retainer, model 748, is a child's swim diaper designed for use by children who are incontinent. These retainers are made of nylon and spandex, with a polyurethane lining. They are reusable, and can be washed in a washing machine. SIZES: 6/7 (for children weighing 47 to 57 pounds), 8/9 (for children weighing 58 to 72 pounds), 10/11 (for children weighing 73 to 85 pounds), 12/13 (for children weighing 86 to 96 pounds), and 14/15 (for children weighing 97 to 110 pounds). COLOR: White
Youth Safe T Walker, Super Rigid (Model 7721)
Aluminum extra braced extra strength childs walker. Has 4 rubber tips. Height adjusts 28 inches to 32 inches.
Youth Walker (Model Yw-1)
The Youth Walker, model YW-1 is a junior adjustable walker designed to assist pre-teens with balance and walking disabilities to move around effectively and comfortably. The walker features a steel non-tipping base and a padded balance ring that is height adjustable. It also comes with handle bars. DIMENSIONS: Patient approximate height requirements are 34 to 54 inches; frame base (LxW) is 34 x 31 inches; balance ring height adjusts from 22 to 35 inches; ring opening is 12 x 10.5 inches. WEIGHT:
Youth Weighted / Coated Spoons
The Youth Weighted / Coated Spoons are weighted spoons designed for use by children with tremors, biting reflexes, or shaky grasps. Available in a teaspoon or a youthspoon, these stainless steel spoons have plastisol-coated bowls to protect the lips and teeth and vinyl handles shaped to fit the fingers. The spoons are dishwasher safe. DIMENSIONS: The handles are 3.25 inches long x 7/8 inch in diameter. WEIGHT: Four ounces. COLOR: The handles are red.
Youth Weighted Utensils
The Youth Weighted Utensils are spoons and forks with weighted, built-up handles designed for use by children with grasping or upper extremity disabilities or tremors. Weight has been added to assist in stabilizing tremulous hands. The set includes a fork, teaspoon, soupspoon, and youths poon. Left- or right- hand models are shaped to turn in toward the center of the body. The utensils are made of stainless steel with plastic vinyl handles and can be cleaned in a dishwasher. DIMENSIONS: Handle i
Yummy-Yummy Talking Spoon And Fork Set
The Yummy-Yummy Talking Spoon and Fork Set is a fork with a built-up handle and a spoon with a built-up handle designed for use by infants and toddlers with upper extremity disabilities. These utensils feature naturally built-up handles and slightly angled bowls. When the "Y" button on the handle is pressed, the utensils repeat entertaining sayings. The handles are decorated with smiling faces.
Zaner Bloser Utensils
Zaner Bloser Utensils are easy grasp pens and pencils designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This pen and pencil (sold separately) have built-up barrel shafts with ridges surfaces for an easier, less fatiguing grasp. The pencil is slightly weighted. OPTIONS: A set of 36 pencil refils and a pen refill are available. COLOR: The ink is blue.
Zipkrooz Assisted
ZipKrooz ™ Assisted is an adapted playground zip line designed to stimulate proprioceptive and vestibular senses for children ages 2 to 12 year of age with limited upper and/or lower body strength. The rotationally molded bucket seat with a lock-in-place harness provides stability and security. The ZipKrooz ™ Assisted offers a 2-way ride along an easy glide trolley. There is a built-in elevation that can be installed on level ground with no embankments needed.
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Zippie
The Zippie is a child's lightweight manual wheelchair designed for use by children with mobility disabilities. FRAME: The rigid frame is offered in a range of widths from 10 to 16 inches. Rear anti-tip tubes are standard; front anti-tips are optional.A growth kit is included to expand the fame to meet the user's needs. The frame is available in 11 standard colors and 3 custom colors. SEAT: The standard seat is available in a choice of widths ranging from 10 to 16 inches. Standard seat depths ran
Zippie 2
The Zippie 2 is a lightweight manual child's wheelchair. FRAME: Folding back with collapsible crossbrace. The frame is available in a choice of 12- to 16-inch widths in 1-inch increments, in regular and kids lengths with multiple growth adjustments. A free growth kit is available with this chair. The frame is available in a choice of 11 standard colors and 3 custom colors. Rear anti-tip tubes are standard; front anti-tips are optional. SEAT: Accepts a wide variety of seating inserts for customi
Zippie Gs
The Zippie GS is a child's manual wheelchair designed for use by children with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This wheelchair is designed to grow with the child without the need for new parts. The Zippie GS provides a wide range of width, seat depth and other key positioning adjustments. Reversible wheel configuration, a universal axle plate and unique side frames add additional flexibility and stability. FRAME: Overall width is 19 to 27 inches. T
Zippie Iris
Zippie IRIS is designed for children 4 to 16 years of age who require the benefit of tilt and a caregiver’s assistance with mobility. The Zippie IRIS rotation-in-space wheelchair is a lightweight tilt-in space wheelchair. It offers 55 degrees of Rotation-in-Space Technology. The IRIS is able to grow as the child grows. Adjust the depth and center-of-gravity without replacing any parts. Additional special features include a 40 degree or 55 degree tilt range option to accommodate various posi
Zippie Ts
The Zippie TS is a child's lightweight manual tilt in space wheelchair. FRAME: The rigid frame is offered in a range of widths from 10 to 16 inches. Rear anti-tip tubes are standard; front anti-tips are optional. The frame is available in 11 standard colors and 3 custom colors. SEAT: The standard seat is available in a choice of widths ranging from 10 to 16 inches. Standard seat depths range from 10 to 16 inches. Custom depths are available at an extra charge. Seat height depends upon the wheel
Zippie Voyage Early Intervention Stroller
Zippie Voyage Early Intervention Stroller is designed for children with limited upper and lower extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and developmental delays. It is designed to provide supportive positioning for growing babies. It features puncture-resistant rear wheels and swivel front wheels with suspension to glide over and around obstacles while keeping the child calm and secure. Other features include quick-access wheel l
Zippie Zone
Zippie Zone is designed for active children 4 to 16 years of age who are able to propel themselves independently. The Zippie Zone includes 3” of frame depth adjustment and 2” of seat sling depth adjustment. Adjusting the frame width has been designed to be simple. It requires the replacement of 4 tubes (seat, back, camber and footrest) to accommodate the child as he/she grows. Special features include a flared seat and inset backrest to fit small children and provide better access to the whe
Zipzac
ZipZac® is designed for Designed for toddlers as early as 9 months of age up to 3 years of age with limited mobility. The ZipZap allows toddlers to move freely around on the floor to play and explore their world around them. It has 1-inch elevated casters (“Forward Tip” feature) that let a child tip forward just enough to pick up a toy from the floor. When the child leans back to normal position, the chair rights itself and the toddler is able to resume exploring. There are large 12 inch knobby
Zipzac
ZipZac® is designed for toddlers as young as 9 months of age up to 3 years of age with limited mobility. The ZipZap allows toddlers to move freely around on the floor to play and explore their world around them. It has 1-inch elevated casters (“Forward Tip” feature) that let a child tip forward just enough to pick up a toy from the floor. When the child leans back to normal position, the chair rights itself and the toddler is able to resume exploring. There are large 12 inch knobby latex-free
Zipzac Ii
ZipZac® II is designed for toddlers between 2 and 5 years of age with limited mobility. The ZipZac® allows toddlers to move freely around on the floor to play and explore their world around them. It has 1-inch elevated casters (“Forward Tip” feature) that let a child tip forward just enough to pick up a toy from the floor. When the child leans back to normal position, the chair rights itself and the toddler is able to resume exploring. There are large 12 inch knobby latex-free wheels where th
Zoncoarm Support
The ZoncoArm Support is an arm support designed for use by individuals with limited upper extremity strength or range of motion. This support can be clamped to a table or a wheelchair using the integral clamp with rubber-lined jaws to prevent surface scratches. The unit supports the full forearm and wrist and the cotton cover is washable and replaceable. Strapping slots are provided to secure the wrists if necessary. Height and resistance in each joint are adjustable. SIZES: Available in adult a
Zoo Cards
Zoo Cards are a training system for matching/sorting/ assembly designed for use with children with cognitive or perceptual disabilities. Each card represents one quarter of an animal (head, tail, front legs, and back legs). The eight cards form 12 different animals, each on its own color background. Suggestions for a variety of games are included on the storage box.
Zoo Sticks
Zoo Sticks are eye hand coordination exercisers designed for use with children with eye hand coordination or fine motor disabilities. These animal chopsticks can be used like large tweezers to grasp items, strengthening the skill side of the hand.
Zooballs (Model T9667)
ZooBalls, model T9967, is a foam ball designed for indoor or outdoor use with individuals with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. These tennis-ball-sized balls are covered with fabric to look like animals (monkey, pig, dog, and others) and can be used for tossing, catching, badminton, tennis, and more. COLOR: Assorted multi-color designs.
Zoom Zoom Switches
Zoom Zoom Switches are designed for use by children with limited upper extremity strength and coordination as a result of cerebral palsy, traumatic injury, and brain injury. Users activate any adapted device by sliding the car all the way to the left; turn the device off by sliding the car all the way to the right. Zoom Zoom Switches are great for teaching left and right directionality and cause and effect.
Zoomcaps
ZoomCaps are large print keytop overlays designed to make computer keyboards accesible to individuals with low vision. The alphanumeric characters are printed in large 40-point type and the labels affix to the top of the keys. Letters are presented in upper case only. There are ninety-one labels per set including labels for all alphanumeric keys and for many special keys (Esc, F1, Shift, Ctrl, etc). COMPATIBILITY: Sets are available for use on IBM and compatible keyboards and for Apple Macintosh
Zoomi
The standard Zoomi is a youth positioning chair designed for use for children with mobility and neurological disabilities. Designed to promote good feet-on-the-floor posture, it can be used in the classroom and home. Both the seat and footrest can be easily adjusted to the appropriate height and depth, allowing the chair to accommodate the user's needs as they grow. Standard Zoomi chair comes complete with flat seat, backrest and pelvic strap. OPTIONS: Mobile skis, slotted footboard, transfer st
Zottoid Balls
Zottoids are a foam rubber toy kit designed to create three dimensional foam balls for use by children with fine motor disabilities. Each kit contains 16 interlocking two-tone foam pieces to create at least seven balls using four to sixteen pieces; the complexity of the ball is determined by the number of pieces used. The balls can be used for catching and throwing activities. Weight can be added to the balls by filling the empty spaces with beans. Annotated photographic instructions are include
Zurk's Learning Safari
Zurk's Learning Safari is an academic tutorial program designed to introduce cognitive skills for life science, math and pre-reading for individuals with a developmental or physical disability. Zurk leads students through seven activities that range from exploring the animal kingdom, to swimming in a bowl of alphabet soup, to completing colorful puzzles. The program offers open-ended, explore and discover learning. Students learn shapes, colors, patterns, and upper and lower case letters; sharpe
Zurk's Rainforest Lab
Zurk's Rainforest Lab is an academic tutorial program designed to develop language, life science, math and thinking skills for individuals with a developmental or physical disability. Through exploring the Central American rainforest, students will sharpen reading, writing and critical thinking skills, while learning basic math, geometry and life science. On their adventures, students engage in five activities including completing pattern puzzles, classifying animals, and searching for camouflag
Zyrosky
Zyrosky is multi-level switch accessible runner-game designed for children ages 4-8 with and without disabilities. It can be customized to a user’s abilities and interests. Users can touch the screen to play or use an external switch (connected through a Bluetooth switch interface). The beginner’s options to help children gain confidence during game play. Graphics and music can be graded to make this game suitable for sensory sensitive kids or for kids that are easily distracted.