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ECR4Kids Big Rig Vehicle, Ages 12 Months to 6 Years
The ECR4Kids Big Rig Vehicle, Ages 12 Months to 6 Years is an educational toy designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to play with. Has beveled edges and rounded corners for added strength. It comes with two wooden drivers for road navigation, removable roof and a working tailgate that alllows children to fill the trailer with blocks, cars and more. Adult supervision is required to prevent any hazard. Ages 12 Months to six years.
Our Stars
Our Stars is an educational book designed for preschoolers with learning disabilities to learn about the phases of the moon, star constellations and the wonders of the night sky. Inevitably, the children will ask "How many stars are in the sky?" or "Why do the stars shine at night?" It builds inquiry skills. Our Stars is a good book that introduces the stars to younger children. The simple words and bright illustrations encourage children to look up and give more attention to the night sky.
Shattered Nerves: How Science Is Solving Modern Medicine's Most Perplexing Problem (1st Edition)
Shattered Nerves: How Science Is Solving Modern Medicine's Most Perplexing Problem (1st Edition) is an adapted guide designed for physical and occupational therapists to work with patients with spinal cord injury and severe physical disabilities. Shattered Nerves details medical devices that repair and restore failed sensory and motor systems. In a narrative that reveals the relationship between technology and physicians, scientists and patients, Victor D. Chase explores developments in neural t
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
VI Shapes Puzzle with Braille
VI Shapes Puzzle with Braille is ideal for the blind and visually impaired, this unique puzzle teaches shape recognition by having students match its eight colorful, textured shapes to their proper places on the puzzle board.
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.
"chairpod" Camera Support.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aids in the inability to hold a standard 35mm SLR camera and reduces time in setting up a standard tripod. Camera is mounted to a wooden cone which sits on wooden piece of board that may be clamped to wheelchair or chair. COMMENTS: "Chairpod" is excellent for severely limited no hand or one hand use. Those without hands would require assistance in focusing camera. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment
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.
1-2-3-4-5 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.
10 Foot Jumbo Parachute
The 10 Foot Jumbo Parachute is an activity designed for those individuals ages three and up with Autism and sensory processing disorder to promote cooperation, coordination and more. The 10-foot nylon parachute features 12 handles and includes a storage bag.
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
14-in-1 Solar Robot
The 14-in-1 Solar Robot is an interactive, educational engineering kit for making solar powered robots, designed for children ages 10 and up with learning disabilities to have them learn about pivotal solar powered technology. The process and the creations encourages scientific learning, logic, and creativity. Users start with the first level of basic robot building and create silly creatures that move around the table. For basic building skills level, players build the turtle bot, beetle bot, q
15 Numbers
15 Numbers is an educational math puzzle game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game is completely self-voicing, so a separate screen reader program is not necessary. The player has 15 numbers, 1 through 15, on two game boards called the task board and the work board. The task board shows the 15 numbers arranged in a specific pattern that the player must match using the work board. The work board has the same 15 numbers mixed up with one empty slot, a
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
2-Person Companion Car
The 2-Person Companion Car is an adapted golf cart or personal electric vehicle designed for use by individuals with walking, circulatory, or balance disabilities, arthritis or limited stamina. This golf cart enables a person seated in the rear seat to play golf without getting out of the car and without having to operate or steer the cart. A companion in the front seat operates the vehicle. When the cart approaches a golf ball, the passenger in the back seat can rotate the seat and hit the ball
2-Piece Fan Card Holder Set
The 2-Piece Fan Card Holder Set are playing card holders designed for use by individuals with fine motor and grasping disabilities or arthritis. The set comprises two brightly colored plastic holders which fan out to hold up to 15 cards. The fan can be held or placed on the table. DIMENSIONS: Card holder is 8 x 4 inches. COLOR: Blue.
2-Station Art Easel With Storage
The 2-Station Art Easel With Storage is an art therapy product designed for people with upper extremity and neurological disabilities to do art on. Double the art fun in the classroom with a 2-Station Art Easel with Storage that keeps art supplies organized and ready. Each station has a dry-erase board, trays for paint cups, easel clips, and additional storage below. Paint and Bins not included.
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.
3D Feel & Find (Model 5060)
The 3D Feel & Find, model 5060, is a tactile discrimination training activity designed for use by children from age 3 years old and older with sensory or neurological disabilities. The set includes 20 printed tiles with 20 matching wooden shapes (10 geometric and 10 object shapes) and a cloth drawstring bag. The child is given or selects printed tiles and then reaches into the bag to find the corresponding shapes by touch. The difficulty of the activity may be increased or decreased by the n
4 Wheel Color Drop Liquid Fun
The 4 Wheel Color Drop Liquid Fun is designed for children with learning and cognitive disabilities. The green and red liquid passed from one wheel to the other stimulates the users' sensors and imagination.
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
4-Piece Round Card Holder
The 4-Piece Round Card Holder Set is a set of playing card holders designed for use by individuals with fine motor and grasping disabilities. The set is comprised of four brightly colored plastic discs which hold the playing cards together. The holders are made of two plastic disks with foam pads in between them. DIMENSIONS: Discs are 2.5 inches. WEIGHT: 0.5 ounce each.
4-Piece Triangular Card Holder
The 4-Piece Triangular Card Holder is a set of playing card holders designed for use by children and adults with fine motor and grasping disabilities or arthritis. These triangle-shaped card holders make it easy for the user to hold large amounts of cards. The holders can be held in the hand by the user or set on the table using the flat bottom of the card holder. Each holder consists of two plastic disks with a built-in spring to hold them in place. COLORS: Red, blue, yellow, and white.
4-Way Sand & Water Table (Model Tt678)
The 4-Way Sand & Water Table, model TT678, is a sand water table designed for use by children with upper extremity, mobility, or cognitive disabilities. The aluminum table has four separate plastic tubs, so each one can be filled with a different material, and up to four children can play at once. Tubs can be lifted out of the table to change materials. Tubs also have fun textures on the bottom. OPTION: Heavy duty plastic top, TT 679; 29 x 29 inch top covers all four tubs. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW)
50 Great Activities For Children Who Stutter
50 Great Activities for Children Who Stutter is a set of activities designed for children who stutter. Includes step-by step directions as well as dialogue to use with children. Contains a number of activities specifically designed for therapy groups composed of children who stutter and children with language disorders. Some examples include: Identifying and Exploring Stuttering — Stutter Tag, Stuttering Awards, Candid Camera, Teach Me How to Stutter, Stuttering Private Eye.
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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.
6-Button Simple Tv Remote
The 6-Button Simple TV Remote is a television remote control designed for use by individuals with fine motor, vision, or cognitive disabilities. This remote controls most television sets and has six large, high-contrast buttons to control power on/off, channel up, channel down, volume up, volume down, and mute.
POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS(LxWxD): 4.5 x 1.25 x 0.5 inches.
6760 Utensil Handles
The 6760 Utensil Handles are foam holders that fit into palm of the hand. The holders have a hole in the center for eating utensils, personal hygiene items, activity brushes and crayons, and other items. The holders have an anchor strap that goes around the back of the hand, are contoured, and adjustable for fit. These devices may also be used as hand exercisers. SIZES: Small (1-inch diameter x 3 inches) and Large (1.5-inch diameter x 3.75 inches). COLOR: Blue, orange or red.
6766 Toy Holder
The 6766 Toy Holder is an adjustable grasping aid for the hand designed to allow a person without the ability to grasp to interact with a small toy in their hand. This snap on device has 2 Velcro bands used to hold a toy in place, and 3/4-inch webbing straps with snap closure that wrap around the palm and wrist. SIZE: One size fits all. COLOR: Rainbow strapping.
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
8720 Delta Swim System
The 8720 Delta Swim System is a float swimming aid designed to aid in progressive swimming development and may be most appropriate for individuals who can maintain postural equilibrium with controlled arm movements. The Delta is also designed to help maintain a vertical position in the water to assist with walking, running, and aerobic exercises. By utilizing the water's resistance, rehabilitation therapy can be directed at a specific area or muscle grouping. This body float is constructed of du
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
8724 Swim Rings
The 8724 Swim Rings are multi-purpose float swimming aids. Sets of the rings may be snapped together for neck, chest, or torso support. Individual rings can be removed to reduce the amount of flotation. The rings are made of vinyl coated foam. SIZES: Small, for weights 20 to 30 pounds; Medium, for weights 30 to 80 pounds; and Large, for weights 80 to 200 pounds. DIMENSIONS: Rings are 1-inch thick with 20 inches of flotation on a 36 inch strap per set. Diameters are 2.5 (Small), 3.5 (Medium), and
8725 Head Float
The 8725 Head Float is a float swimming aid designed to support the head of individuals with reflex domination. The cushioned support allows the head to rest without pressure on the spinal column, encouraging neutral positioning. This swimming aid is made of vinyl-coated flotation foam. SIZES: Small (for users weighing 20 to 30 pounds), medium (for users weighing 40 to 50 pounds), and large (for users weighing 60 to 175 pounds). DIMENSIONS (LxWxT): 16 x 12 x 1.5 inches (small), 20 x 13 x 2 inche
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
8728 Tri Swim
The 8728 Tri Swim is a swimming aid designed to provide flotation support for persons with some swimming skills. The device gives moderate lift to help maintain the body in a usual swim position. The Tri Swim consists of 2 vinyl covered foam sections. One is triangular and is positioned on the chest area; the other is a strap that goes around the neck. It has 1 quick release buckle for easy on and off. SIZES: Small for weight range from 30 to 50 pounds; Medium for weights 60 to 150 pounds; and L
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.
8732 Water Ear Muffs
The 8732 Water Ear Muffs are adjustable swimming aids designed to keep ear molds, ear plugs or wax molds in place. The muffs are made of a soft foam inner lining that contours to the shape of the ear, holding the molds in place. The outer shell has straps with a buckle closure. The foam snaps out of the shell for drying. COLOR: Black shell with rainbow colored strapping.
8735 Combination Head Float & Mini Stabilizer Bar
The 8735 Combination head Float and Mini Stabilizer Bar is a float swimming aid designed to keep the face out of the water. The head float fits around the neck and under the back of the head. A 3-foot stabilizer bar is attached at the top of the head. Foam rings can be added, removed or arranged for more flotation on either side of the bar. SIZES: Medium or Large ($10 extra). COLOR: Yellow. These custom colors are available for an additional $26: light almond, baby blue, black, bright blue, casa
90 Degree Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons who have developed a hook or palmer grasp or for persons with a wrist splint or cast. Standard pick is inserted sideways into a slit at one end of a thin dowel 5 inches long. the other end is fitted into a 4 inch by 1/2-1 inch thick wooden holder at a 90 degree angle. Encourages flexion of the fingers.Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Mult
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-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
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
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 Elmo
ABC Elmo is an adapted toy that teaches children the alphabet among other phrases. After the user activiates a switch Elmo sings and says 14 other phrases. Comes with a stand.
Abc Train (Model 5129)
The ABC Train, model 5129, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity, severe physical or fine motor disabilities. Designed to help children learn letters, numbers, first words, and greetings, this colorful toy train has been adapted with two switch jacks that allow for five different activations. Once a switch (not included) is activated, children can listen to 30 songs, tunes and phrases along with sounds and lights. Other features include an on/off switch and v
Abilitations Articulate Game
Abilitations Articulate Game students practice target sounds in the initial, medial and final positions in nouns, verbs and adjectives at the word, sentence, phase and carryover level. Game includes 95 cards, 1 dry erase marker and an eraser tip. All cards are dry erase for easy marking on the circles provided on each card or for tallying correct responses while making therapy fun for kids. Game includes 90 target sound cards that can elicit thousands of responses through a variety of combinatio
Abilitations Desk Maze Fidget
Abilitations Desk Maze Fidget is a maze for children to fidget with while also working on strengthening their fine motor skills. Designed to attach to most standard desk legs, the fidget allows students to fidget under the desk. The student can push a small ball through a maze, stick their fingers in the two pockets or rub the ribbon without distracting their classmates. Hook and loop at either end allows the fidget to be attached and reattached when a student moves locations.
Abilitations Kitty Kuddles Scented Animal Weighted Toy
Abilitations Kitty Kuddles Scented Animal Weighted Toy is a sensory toy for children who require deep pressure to aid with sensory integration. Featured with a hook-and-loop closure for secure fitting when placed around the neck. Dolphin wrap is made of soft fleece and cotton cover with weighted fill and have a clove/cinnamon smell. Ideal for use around the neck, across the shoulders and on the lap.
Abilitations Mini PushPathz Fidget
Abilitations Mini PushPathz Fidget are fidget mazes to help promote fine motor skills, build tactile discrimination, finger strength, and motor planning skills to help keep fingers busy learning, specifically in children. Provides sensory input to help improve focus and concentration and is weighted to calm excited sensory systems. Mixture of a weighted blanket and a fidget toy.
Abilitations Occupational Therapy Fidget Maze
Abilitations Occupational Therapy Fidget Maze is a therapy aid that helps to keep children entertained and to improve fine motor skills. The Occupational Therapy fidget maze is a soft fabric mat with triple stitched maze lines on the outside, and a concealed marble ball in the inside. Young learners can use their little fingers to feel the sewn-in marble and move/maneuver it all the way through the winding "path" from end to end of mat. Soft marble maze can be played with alone or in groups and
Abilitations Piper the Plush Puppy
Abilitations Piper the Plush Puppy provides proprioceptive feedback through a weighted stuffed animal which is most effective for those with autism, sensory integration disorders, and many other neurological challenges. This weighted toy is an easy way to decrease anxiety and fidgeting and increase comfort and focus. Five pound sensory stuffed animal can also increase muscle and strength for physical therapy or everyday use
Abilitations Poppy the Plush Puppy
Abilitations Poppy the Plush Puppy provides proprioceptive feedback through a weighted stuffed animal which is most effective for those with autism, sensory integration disorders, and many other neurological challenges. This weighted puppy toy helps decrease anxiety and fidgeting and increase comfort and focus by providing pressure.
Abilitations Roll N Rattle Sensory Balls
Abilitations Roll N Rattle Sensory Balls are toys and fidgets to help individuals with sensory issues to focus.The bumps and tacky surface of these sensory balls work together to make them easy to catch and hold. When fully inflated, the small plastic beads fill only 1/3 of the chamber, and when rolled or shaken, the beads provide audible feedback of the ball's movement. They also provide a deadening effect that, depending on the degree of inflation, can turn Roll-N-Rattle Sensory Balls into bea
Abilitations Small Weighted Bulldog
Abilitations Small Weighted Bulldog is a cuddly companion that helps children and adults focus and provides a soothing effect. Proprioceptive feedback is effective for those with autism, sensory integration disorders and many other neurological challenges. The plush fabric provides a soft and sensory deep pressure experience. Use with supervision for 20 minutes at a time or as recommended. Filled with steel and plastic pellets to provide even weight distribution.
Abilitations Smiling StarFish Weighted Pillows
Abilitations Smiling StarFish Weighted Pillows are for individuals with sensory issues. The Abilitations starfish-shaped weighted pillows are made of polyester and come in a set of two pillows that snap together. These two starfish have oh-so-soft tactile surfaces that will attract anyone with sensory processing needs. Snaps connect the pillows for use as a wearable blanket.
Abilitations Stella the Weighted Sloth
Abilitations Stella the Weighted Sloth is a cuddly companion is that provides a great way to decrease anxiety and fidgeting and increase comfort and focus. Use with supervision for 20 minutes at a time or as recommended.
Abilitations Weighted PushPathz Fidget
Abilitations Weighted PushPathz Fidget are fidget mazes to help promote fine motor skills, build tactile discrimination, finger strength, and motor planning skills to help keep fingers busy learning, specifically in children. This tool is great for helping kids who often poke, crash, and bump their way through floor activities. Weight is often calming to overly excited sensory systems and this fun lap sized fidget maze helps keep fingers busy learning. Provides sensory input to help improve focu
AbleNet Pillow Speaker
The AbleNet Pillow Speaker is a lightweight, discreet alternative to headphones. The speaker can sit right on a pillow, closer to the ear. They can be used for auditory scanners. The user plugs them into a standard 3.5 millimeters (1/8 inches) headphone jack
Ablenet wireless visionBoard keyboard - black keys with white letters - Product Number: 12000025
The Ablenet wireless visionBoard keyboard - black keys with white letters - Product Number: 12000025 is assistive technology designed for blind and low vision to use. It is wireless technology with white lettering on black keys. The VisionBoard offers an advantage to people with low vision or those with dexterity issues who find it painful or difficult to use a traditional keyboard by improving readability and reducing eyestrain. This large print wireless USB keyboard features 1-inch square keys
Ableware Tko Turning Knob Operator (Model H75310)
The Ableware TKO Turning Knob Operator is designed to assist individuals with limited manual strength or dexterity to grasp, turn, and open any non-round control knob or appliance handle. The turner consists of a large T-handle attached to a large round base with retractable pins on its bottom. When the turner is pressed onto a knob the pins contacting with the knob’s surface retract, while the remaining pins surround the knob for a secure grip. The turner can be used on irregular knobs, includi
Above-Ground Pool Lifts (Models Ag48Wp, Ag48, Ag60, & Ag72)
Aquatic Access Above-Ground Pool Lifts (Models AG48WP, AG48, AG60, and AG72) are water powered lifts designed to assist persons with disabilities to enter and exit pools constructed above ground. Suitable for pools up to 4-feet deep at the point the lift is installed, the Pool Lift allows a person to ride up 30 inches, turn over the wall of the pool, and ride down 30 inches into the water. The stainless steel cylinder mounts to a 4 by 4 foot treated post sunk 30 inches into the ground and cut to
Accenda Universal Remote Control
The Accenda Universal Remote Control is a voice input and voice output remote control designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision, spinal cord injury, or upper extremity disabilities. This universal remote control can be used with a television, VCR, cable box, satellite box, or DVD player. Users have the choice of hands-free voice operation or hand-held operation through tactile buttons with large type lettering and voice feedback. The remote control can perform complex oper
Access Breeze
The Access Breeze is an accessible sailboat designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This boat carries two sailors seated side by side and facing forward. It has manual joystick steering and is made using rotomoulded construction. To prevent capsizing and promote stability, the boat has a ballasted centerboard and a concave hull shape. OPTIONS: Modular pontoon systems; equipment to move boats and keels on shore; and the Access Beginners Course, a triangul
Access Dinghy 2.3 Single Seater
The Access Dinghy 2.3 Single Seater is an accessible sailboat designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. It has a single hammock seat low in the boat, manual joystick steering, single rope control, and wide side decks. To prevent capsizing and promote stability, the boat has a ballasted centerboard and a concave hull shape. A roller reefing system enables the sailor to adjust the size of the sail to suit various sailing conditions while the boat is u
Access Dinghy 2.3 Wide Seater
The Access Dinghy 2.3 Wide Seater is an accessible sailboat designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. It can be sailed by one or two sailors. Narrow side decks require a solo sailor to swivel his or her upper body weight to windward to keep the boat dry in breezy conditions. The boat has a wide hammock seat for two children, two small to medium sized adults, or one adult and a child. It comes with manual joystick steering. To prevent capsizing and p
Access Dinghy 303 Wide Seater
The Access Dinghy 303 Wide Seater is an accessible sailboat designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury. This boat can be sailed single-handedly or by two full- sized adults. It has a wide hammock seat and manual joystick steering. Sails include a mainsail and a free standing, self-tacking Jib, with three control lines. To prevent capsizing and promote stability, the boat has a ballasted centerboard and a concave hull shape. A roller reefing system enables the sailor to adjust the si
Access Liberty
The Access Liberty is an accessible sailboat designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This schooner-style boat has a single hammock seat and is steered by a manual joystick operating twin rudders to maintain helm control when fully heeled. High coamings and wide side decks keep the boat dry even at extreme angles of heel. It has a mainsail and a free standing jib (foresail), which are both reefed and unreefed by single hauling lines. The mainsail i
Access Ramp
The Access Ramp is a swimming pool ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility, severe physical, or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Custom fabricated for each pool, this ramp has a structural fiberglass T-Bar slip-resistant surface and wheels for portability. Mounting hardware is included. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 15 feet x 36 inches. CAPACITY: 400 pounds.
Accessible Aquarium
PROTOTYPEPURPOSE: To create more engaging, dynamic exhibits for museums science centers, zoos, and aquaria for individuals with visual impairments. The Accessible Aquarium project combines the fields of psychology, computing, music, and assistive technology to develop cutting-edge bio-tracking and behavior- analysis techniques to provide input for multimedia auditory displays, music, and sonifications (use of sound to convey information about data to the listener). The first adaptation is for u
Accessible Scooter With Putt-Putt Attachment
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To provide support during a recreational game of putt-putt golf.
Action Life Glove (Model Ag01)
The Action Life Glove is a gasping aid for hand designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. Available for the right or left hand, this glove is a double tunnel loop glove with two loops or straps. The smaller hook strap aids in grasping handles of pool cues, ping pong paddles, fishing rods, brushes, etc. The larger strap runs through a palmar loop and forms a closed fist for use with gym machines, free weights, etc. W
Action Pro, Action Pro-Sa & Action Pro-T
The Action Pro Series wheelch are manual drive sport wheelchairs for individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Rigid aluminum frame available in a choice of colors. Anti-tips are optional. SEAT: Seat width from 14 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments; seat depth ranges from 14 to 18 inches in 1-inch increments; the seat height is adjustable in ranges from 8 to 12 inches, 10 to 14 inches, 14 to 18 inches, and 16 to 20 inches. The fold-down backrest angle adjusts from 0 to 8 degrees. Optional pu
Action Sensory Room--Gold
This Action Sensory Room is designed to accommodate those individuals who have a disability that effects their temperament, who react with anger or frustration, those who have problems with concentration, those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and others who struggle with inappropriate behavior. Is intended to encourage play and build concentration as well as to relax the body and keep the mind alert. The Action Room tools include swings and rockers that provide rhythmic mov
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
Action Trackchair (Model St)
The Action Trackchair, model ST, is a powered sport wheelchair designed for use by adults 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 (37, 39, 41 or 43) x 38 inches. Length is 48 inches with rear idlers. The ground clearance is 3.5 inches. There are two accessory holders on each side of the chair
Activity Center For Entertainment And Stimulation
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To provide entertainment and stimulation for an aeronautical engineer with poor concentration and hemiplegia as a result of a stroke. The board consists of a wooden base with genuine aeronautical parts, gleaned from the reject bin at Quantas Airlines, fixed to it. Placed at an angle, the board provides manipulatives to take apart and put together for relevant, recognizable stimulation and entertainment. TITLE: Fiddle Board. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol. 12 no. 1, Aut
Activity Gym
The Activity Gym is a switch adapted toy for children. When they pull on one of the hanging toys it activates lights and sounds. Offers five different activites.
Activity Kit For The Visually Impaired
Activity Kit for the Visually Impaired is intended for individuals with visual impairments. The items in this kit emphasize concrete experiences through touch and hearing thereby increasing tactile skills and perception. Kit includes: Aromatherapy Fan, Chunky Tic Tac Toe, Kaleidoscope Blocks (Set of 13), Magic Jinn, Rainbow Shaker, Sound Balls (2), Tether Ball, Thinking Putty, and Wikki Stix
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-Lap 18 Inch Extension Pole
The ADA-Lap 18 Inch Extension Pole is designed to grip a fishing rod and is intended for users with upper extremity disabilities. Available in either 12 inch (30 centimeters) or 18 inch (45 centimeters) lengths, Extension Poles have an insert for camera mounts/tripods, umbrella holders, angle adapters as well as fishing rod holders. The user will slide the Base Unit's vertical attachment pole out and replace it with the Extension Pole.
Adalap
The ADALAP is a lap desk designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. The basic unit includes the base and pole with a top plate with a Velcro loop. Made from lightweight anodized aluminum alloy with stainless steel fasteners, the unit has a base that slides right under the wheelchair seat cushion. Height adjustment is accomplished with a quick-release clamp.OPTIONS: Fresh or salt water fishing rod holder; Snap Lap Desk; Lap Shopper shopping basket; lap tray; accessory mount for camera,
Adapt-A-Cut
Adapt-A-Cut is designed for students who have difficulty holding and using standard scissors while holding and using standard scissors due to fine motor and dexterity challenges. The handle adapts with Velcro for extra support as well as a crossbar for horizontal support. Students use a "pushing" motion rather than grasping and squeezing motion. The blade is safely inside the tool. Adapt-A-Cut can be used with the Adapt-A-Hold, Item 3051 (not included).
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 Aquatics Programming - 2nd Edition
Adapted Battery Operated Scissors
The Adapted Battery Operated Scissors are designed for individuals with fine motor disabilities or limited grasping ability. The switch-adapted scissors allow users to participate in art and other classroom or home activities. Connect a switch to activate and the scissors will easily cut through paper. The base includes suction fee to hold securely in place.
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 Bow
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Idea on how to use conventional recurve bow without any adaptations for a below elbow prosthesis. A nine inch length of parachute cord fits behind the wrist washer of the prosthesis and loops around the bowstring. Includes pictures. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Brandt, Barbara. TITLE: Amputees Bowhunt and Golf with Special Aids. REF: Journal: Accent on Living, Fall 1983. 1983.
Adapted Camera Mount With Tripod, And Pan-Tilt Functions For A Wheelchair Bound Photographer.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modifications to professional camera equipment to allow a quadriplegic with little muscle strength to continue a hobby of photography. Describes and provides drawings illustrating construction, limitations and functions of a camera mount head, a support frame and adaptations concerning a holding block for cable release, holding block for electronic shutter release, quick focusing ring, angle bracket and carrier bracket. Lists camera equipment and acces
Adapted Color Spinout
The Adapted Color Spinout is a switch adapted toy that allows children to create spin art by activating a switch. Simply insert the paper disc, choose the marker, hold down the switch and watch beautiful designs take shape. Adjust gear arms for dozens of different patterns. Connect up to 3 markers at once. Set includes 6 markers and 40 paper sheets
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 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 Dvd Player (Model 1578)
The Adapted DVD Player, model 1578, is designed for use by children and adults with fine motor, severe physical, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This CD and DVD player has been adapted so the user has only to select the pause and play functions to control DVD s and CDs. A connected capability switch (not included) is used to select each function; however, the player can be used with or without a capability switch. Features include widescreen color LCD displa
Adapted Electronic Catchphrase
Adapted Electronic Catchphrase is a fast team game for children and adults. The object of the game is to guess words or phrases in five categories. The player activates one switch to start the game and the second switch to move to the next word or phrase. This game works with or without switches.
Adapted Gearations
Adapted Gearations is a switch adapted toy. Once the user activates the switch eleven interlocking gears flip and move.
Adapted Golf Club.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prosthetic terminal device for golf club. A golf club is inserted into a tapered piece of metal pipe and a thumb screw is tightened to hold the club in place. Attached to this is a metal rod cut in two and held in place by a piece of polyurethane tubing (to simulate the wrist movement in swing- through). The third part is threaded and attaches to the wrist unit of the prosthesis. A piece of sponge rubber tubing covers the area where the device inserts
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 Hobby Craft Handle
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a customized adaptation of a carder handle used by an individual with gripping difficulties in her craft hobby of making items out of the hair of pets. In the process hand-by-hand process pet hair must be un-tangled using carders before spinning. Carders are curved rectangular brushes with bristles of kinked wire; they are used to pull clumps of hair apart and thus align the hairs. The handles on the carders were ½ inch diameter dowels, and
Adapted Hungry Hippo
Adapted Hungry Hippo, model 737, is a board game designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This adapted game has two paddles attached to the Hippos for easy activation. Simply hit the paddles and watch as the Hippos race to gobble up as many marbles as possible. This board game helps increase eye-hand coordination and hand strengthening. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6.5 x 25 x 16.5 inches. WEIGHT: 3.25 pounds.
Adapted Long Handled Garden Tools.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long handled tools are easier to use if the forearm is secured to the handle. A leather cuff is attached to the shaft of the tool and has velcro straps to secure the forearm. A wooden scythe handle is attached to the shaft with a hose clamp just below the cuff to grasp with hand. Includes materials list and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly, Sewing. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monog
Adapted Paddle Launch Vehicle (Aplv)
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an adapted paddle launch vehicle that allows for the launch and retrieval of a kayak and also allows the kayaker to transfer from their wheelchair to the kayak then safely launch the kayak into the water from a boat ramp. There were five major requirements for the adapted padded launch vehicle (APLV): (1) the device should be accessible to the widest possible range of users; (2) transfer from the wheelchair to the kayak should be comfort
Adapted Pie Face
Adapted Pie Face is a switch adapted version of the popular game pie face. Place some delicious whipped cream on the “hand” and activate your switch. The hand could splat at any time. You score a point each time you press your switch without getting pie-faced.
Adapted Play Frame
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To custom adapt the height of a play frame for a child with multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, visual impairment, and developmental delay. The child’s current play frame provides her with stimulation and entertainment. The play frame consists of a square fabric base on which the child lies, and two hooped rods with padded covers which anchor in pockets on opposite corners of the square and cross in the middle. The child had ou
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 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 Sewing Machine Controller
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to operate a sewing machine. A plywood box was built to house the sewing machine foot pedal. Built into the box was a hinged flap and an inflatable blood pressure cuff attached to a plastic tube. The existing spring on the foot pedal was replaced by a weaker spring that is just strong enough to allow the pedal to return to the off position. When the user blows into the tube, she inflates the blood pressure cuff which presses on
Adapted Ski Pole
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with grasping disabilities to use a ski pole. A glove was specially sewn from a mitt to contain just two fingers. The fingers fit on either side of the post. The hand is held in place by the wide Velcro band around the arm and the wrist, which is made flexible by a rubber joint. TITLE: The Adapted Skipole. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/skipole1.htm. REF: The originator, Tom Jeary, can be contact
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 Table Tennis Racket.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted table tennis racket for person without fingers. The racket fits onto the person's hand and wrist. Racket paddle is constructed from 1/4 inch plywood, two side supports are made from 3/4 inch aluminum strips that are slightly longer than the hand and wrist. Bolt the supports to the racket. Secure a soft quilted snow mitten without the thumb between the side supports and place two wide elastic straps around the mitten and supports for greater rac
Adapted Table Tennis Racket.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted table tennis racket for person using a prosthetic hook. Racket paddle is constructed from 1/4 inch plywood, with a handle made from 3/4 inch wood. An outline of the hook is drawn on the handle, and a knife is used to cut out the shape of the hook. The hook should fit snugly to keep the racket secure while playing table tennis. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Jim Cowart TITLE: Teacher Made Devices for Archery, Badminton,
Adapted Tricycle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: Provide affordable adapted recreational equipment for children with disabilities. This adaptation starts with a heavy-duty trike. The main component is a child’s ride-along seat (usually installed on the rear of an adult’s bicycle) which serves as the seat. This type of seat can usually be picked up on the cheap at a garage sale or thrift store. The foot rest area is cut away from the seat to make the foot holders for the pedals. The foot holders are cut about an inch
Adapted Two Switch Ihome
Adapted Two Switch iHome is designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or neurological disabilities. The play/pause and track advance features of the iHome speaker dock for the iPod and iPhone has been adapted to allow the user to turn their iPod music on and off and scan through songs with the simple touch of two switches. This device is only compatible with a 30 pin dock connector. POWER: Requires 3 AAA Batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6½"W x 4"H x 8"D. WEIGHT: Weight: 1 1/2 lbs. COLOR
Adapted Wing Chun Training Dummy
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create custom adapted martial arts training dummy for an individual with cerebral palsy. A young man with cerebral palsy has an affinity for martial arts, learning all about Taekwondo from a young age but the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun really captured his imagination. Wing Chun is a form of self-defense and promotes awareness of the body. Students are encouraged to practice with a wooden training dummy to improve their form. As a result of h
Adapting Puzzles
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To provide several do-it-yorself options for adapting puzzles for children with grasping and fine motor skill disabilities. First, cut notches into the side of the puzzles pieces to make them easier to grasp. A second method reqires adding handles of some kind to the puzzle pieces (i.e. a knob, empty thread spool, or section of dowel rod). If the puzzle came with knobs, but they are too small, replace them with larger knobs. Third, if the child cannot grasp
Adaptive Cricket Bat
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted cricket bat for motorized wheelchair users to use in to play an adaptive cricket game. This adaptation of the game was developed by the Recreation Service at Northcott in Austrailia. A physiotherapist at Northcott contacted TADNSW to find out if it would be possible to create a cricket bat for individuals who use a wheelchair and have no upper body strength. The bat needed to be adapted and useable to attach to all the vari
Adaptive Device For The Quadriplegic Golfer.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Orthosis designed to allow a person with arm movement but no hand grip to use a golf club with one hand. Describes an orthosis made of thermoplastic molded to fit the lower arm, lined with polyethylene foam and held on with straps and loops. A strip of stainless steel is riveted into a depression inside the splint and the golf club is fastened, using clamps, to the splint. Other adaptations include an adjustable head on the club, a grip on the club sha
Adaptive Equipment For Dolls With Disabilities
Adaptive Equipment for Dolls with Disabilities, model LA1200X, are doll accessories that help children better understand others and themselves. The set includes assistive devices for a range of disabilities. Included are a guide dog with harness and a white cane, a protective helmet, a wheelchair, a pair of leg braces and a pair of forearm crutches, two hearing aids, two pairs of eyeglasses, and a walker and accessory bag.
Adaptive Golf Stick Combo
The ADAptive Golf Stick Combo is a golf accessory designed for use by golf instructors and individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities, spinal cord injury, or arthritis and others who have difficulty bending, stooping, or reaching the ground or who play golf while seated. The combo includes the ADAptive Golf Stick and one Range Pro Tee. The ADAptive Golf Stick has a ball holder and tee holder at the end of a shaft similar in size to a golf club, and it can be used to ins
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 Therapeutic Designs
Nylon reinforced vinyl covered foam shapes. Wide Velcro closure straps to position child. Wedge shape, chair and saucer shape.
Add-On Handles
The Easi-Grip Add-On Handles are grip attachments for garden tools designed for use by individuals with grasping or upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. These grips can be added to short handled garden tools for an ergonomic grip or to standard rakes, hoes, brooms, etc. to provide an ergonomic grip and enable a more upright stance. The grips are fitted by clamping the unit to a handle and tightening the large plastic wing nuts on the stainless steel clamps. OPTIONS: An Arm Support Cuff tha
Adjustable Alignment Device For Blind Putter.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Gives blind golfers a way of keeping putters aligned with the direction of the cup. Can also be used for putting in miniature golf. Diagram and suggested material list for an adjustable device which lays on the ground in front of the blind golfer. A partner or caddy assists the blind putter by giving auditory cues and helping to line up the device. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: TITLE: IRUC Briefings. REF:Journal: January: Published by American
Adjustable Basketball Outfit
Adjustable basketball backstop. Galvanized steel pipe support post and extrusion arms. Fan shaped high density polyethelene backboard with twin rim goal and nylon net is clamped onto support posts. Backstop can be moved up or down to accomodate any size player.
Adjustable Bowling Ball Pusher
The Adjustable Bowling Ball Pusher is a bowling ball pusher designed for use by individuals with mobility and upper extremity disabilities. The device may be used from a wheelchair or from a standing position and is used to push and guide the ball down the alley. This unit features a padded extension handle that lengthens for use and shortens for storage and transport. The inverted C-shaped pusher at the end has plastic caps on each arm to protect the floor surface. DIMENSIONS: 38 inches long an
Adjustable Easel And Marker Holder
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an adjustable easel with a tray to hold marker pens for a high school student with cerebral palsy. The girl has severe contractures in her fingers, which made it difficult for her to grasp and release markers when desired. When she needed a new marker, a teacher or aide manually opened her fingers and placed a new marker in her hand. Her range of motion was limited, and she could only access a portion of the drawing surface. Designers cr
Adjustable Universal Shoulder Stock
The Adjustable Universal Shoulder Stock is a do it yourself device designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. The device is use for cameras, binoculars, spotting scopes or other hardware with standard ¼ inch tripod threads. The shoulder stock is designed as assistive hardware to make birding more accessible to people with a hand steadiness condition, but really improves steadiness of hand-held optics for everyone.
Adjustable Walking Shoes for Women
These Adjustable Walking Shoes for Women are designed for those individuals with edema and diabetes to wear on their feet. They have a wide with and are good for swollen feet or ankles. Slip-resistant soles. Adjustable closure accommodates different levels of swelling. Extra Wide with larger than normal front volume. Comfortable women’s wide walking shoe features front stretchable padded polyurethane for a better fit. The stretchable front offers the room required by tired feet that swell at the
Adult Bib Clothing Protector - Smoker Bib
The Adult Bib Clothing Protector - Smoker Bib is a fireproof apron designed for use by individuals with grasping, fine motor, or upper extremity disabilities, cerebral palsy or spinal core injury. Constructed of flameproof material, this apron is intended to protect people from burns and fire when smoking cigarettes, cigars or a pipe. The apron fits around the neck provides knee-length coverage. SIZE: One size fits all. COLOR: Black or tan.
Adult Handcycle By Palmer
The Adult Handcycle by Palmer is a three-wheeled, hand propelled cycle designed for use by adults with arthritis or mobility, balance, or neurological disabilities. This cycle is designed for wheelchair users as a means of recreation or alternative mobility, and others who wish to exercise the upper torso. Features include ease of entry/exit, a low center of gravity, a choice of in-line or opposed cranking, three-speed coaster brake, parking brake, adjustable seat, and a large rear basket. OPTIO
Adult Head Float
The Adult Head Float is a float swimming aid designed for use by individuals with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. This device is useful for a swimmer with under-developed reflexes and minimal head and limb control. This float rests on the user's shoulders and wraps around the neck, holding the head above water. CAPACITY: 50 to 175 pounds.
Adult Konfidence Jacket
The Adult Konfidence Jacket is a float swimming aid designed for use by individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities in aquatic therapy. 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 is made from wetsuit grade neoprene for comfort and durability and has a chlorine-resistant soft poly interior. An adjustable crotch strap allows for different torso sizes and stops
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 Safety Swing Chair
The Adult Safety Swing Chair is a swing with torso support designed for use by teens and adults who have good head control but who require extra torso support. This chair-style swing features a one-piece tubular steel frame, a seat and back of nylon belting, and adjustable seat and chest belts with Velcro closure. DIMENSIONS (WxLxH): 19 x 19 x 24 inches. The chest and seat belts are 2 inches wide.
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
Adventurer
The Adventurer is a three wheeled leg propelled cycle designed for teens and adults with lower extremity, neurological, and balance disabilities. This bike is fully adjustable. Standard features include foot straps on the pedals, a low-backed seat, waist and chest straps, a rear locking disc brake that can be optionally mounted on the handlebars or the assistance handle, a telescoping handlebar post with independently adjustable handlebars, and an assistance handle. OPTIONS: Six speed add-on, a
Adventurer (Model As 2600)
The Adventurer, model AS 2600, is a tricycle designed for use by adults with mobility, balance, or neurological disabilities. The cycle features a wide rear stance for added stability, a direct drive system that allows riders to pedal backwards to build momentum to go forward, and a step-on platform. 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-back models. The cycle also features a sea
Adventurer 2000 Bike
The Adventurer Bike is an adult tricycle designed to be ridden by individuals ages 14 and older with balance and severe physical disabilities. This tricycle provides stability with adaptable components that allow for multiple adjustments as well as portability. Adjustable features include rear steering to enable a caregiver to steer and brake, telescoping handlebars, bottom bracket and crank, locking hand brake, non-slip seat with seatbelt, and a neoprene footplate and pully. DIMENSIONS: The cyc
Adventurer Tandem
The Adnenturer Tandem is a three wheeled leg propelled cycle designed for teens and adults with lower extremity, neurological, and balance disabilities. This bike is fully adjustable. The front seat is a char-style seat with a back support and safety strap for a rider with disabilities who requires assisted riding; the rear seat is a standard bicycle saddle for a non-disabled rider. All steering and braking is controlled from the rear seat. Standard features include foot straps on both sets of p
Adventurer Tandem (Model Atp 2600)
The Adventurer Tandem, model ATP 2600, is a tandem tricycle designed for use by adults with mobility, balance, or neurological disabilities. This tandem cycle features a tubular steel frame, a wide rear stance for added stability, seven speeds, and two seats. The driver steers and controls the cycle from the rear, and the person with a disability sits in the front. The front seat and the front handlebar height are adjustable, and the front handlebar can be moved out of the way for dismounting. T
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.
Aerogarden 3
The AeroGarden 3 is a raised bed container gardening system designed for use by individuals with mobility, lower extremity, or neurological disabilities, arthritis or spinal cord injury. Smaller than the original AeroGarden, this compact system sits on a counter or table and grows lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, or flowers year round. The Aerogarden uses aeroponics, creating a controlled environmental chamber in which plant roots grow in humid, rainforest-like air instead of soil. The user drops in th
Aerogarden 7
The AeroGarden 7 is a raised bed container gardening system designed for use by individuals with mobility, lower extremity, or neurological disabilities or arthritis or spinal cord injury. This system sits on a counter or table and grows lettuce, cherry tomatoes, peppers, herbs, or flowers year round. The Aerogarden uses aeroponics, creating a controlled environmental chamber in which plant roots grow in humid, rainforest-like air instead of soil. The user drops in the seven dirt-free, pre-seede
Aerogarden Extra
The AeroGarden Extra is a raised bed container gardening system designed for use by individuals with mobility, lower extremity, or neurological disabilities or arthritis or spinal cord injury. This system sits on a counter or table and can be used to grow lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, or flowers year round. The Aerogarden uses aeroponics, creating a controlled environmental chamber in which plant roots grow in humid, rainforest-like air instead of soil. The user drops in the dirt-free, pre-seeded Bi
Aerogarden Extra Elite
The AeroGarden Extra Elite is a raised bed container gardening system designed for use by individuals with mobility, lower extremity, or neurological disabilities or arthritis or spinal cord injury. This system sits on a counter or table and grows lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, or flowers year round. The Aerogarden uses aeroponics, creating a controlled environmental chamber in which plant roots grow in humid, rainforest-like air instead of soil. The user drops in the dirt-free, pre-seeded Bio-Dome p
Aerogarden Ultra
The AeroGarden Ultra is a raised bed container gardening system designed for use by individuals with mobility, lower extremity, or neurological disabilities or arthritis or spinal cord injury. This system sits on a counter or table and grows vegetables, herbs, or flowers year round. The AeroGarden Ultra features the MyGarden control panel, an automated garden "brain" that makes gardening easier for beginners and offers complete customization for experts. It also includes a redesigned lighting sy
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
Afterburner Wheel Chair Pusher
The Afterburner Wheel Chair Pusher is a cycle attachment for the wheelchair designed to transport a person in a wheelchair without having to transfer her or him from the wheelchair, and to provide outdoor entertainment for individuals who use a wheelchair. The back portion of the Afterburner looks like a normal bicycle with a rear wheel, seat and pedals; however there is no front wheel or handle bars. The front of the device is designed to attach to the back of a wheelchair (included). The After
Aftershokz Sportz 2
The AfterShokz Sportz M2 are bone conductive headphones designed for use by people with hearing and other disabilities. These lightweight, water-resistant headphones fit around the back of the head and rest in front of the ear, delivering stereophonic sound through the user's cheekbones to the inner ear. This permits the user to hear ambient noises such as oncoming traffic, car horns and other warning noises, while listening to the headphones. These headphones have a 3.5 millimeter (mm) gold-pla
Afw Movable Swimming Pool Floor.
Movable floor for new or existing pools. Concrete floor with hydraulic lift. Stainless steel railings for use in elevated position. Collapsible stairs or ramps available, easily removed for competition swimming.
Afw Stainless Steel Swimming Pool Parallel Bars
Swimming pool parallel bars, stainless steel and non-slip PVC. Designed to stand up in chemically treated water for the life of the pool and adjustable to fit a variety of clients.
Air Balancing Board
The Air Blancing Board is designed for children for play and rehabilitation. Consists of a hard plastic surface with non-skid elevations in artificial rubber to give a good foothold. Low air pressure makes the board soft so that it moves slowly and thereby becomes less challenging for motor functions while high air pressure makes the board hard and lively which makes greater demands on motor functions. A standard ball pump (included) is used to inflate the balancing board.
Air Guitar Hero
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted version of “Guitar Hero” for individuals with upper limb disabilities or amputation to provide fun, entertaining and therapeutic exercise. “Air Guitar Hero” is an adaptation created by biomechanical engineer Robert Armiger and surgical roboticist Carol Reiley of Johns Hopkins University. The device translates the electrical impulses that occur between a muscle and the brain in the form of a guitar strum. Originally conceive
Air Guitar Hero
PROTOTYPEPURPOSE: To develop a muscle-computer interface to play the "air" Guitar Hero video game. Researchers at Microsoft Research along with PhD student Scott Samponas have developed a muscle-computer interface that allows individuals with grasping disabilities to control devices without the use of the hands.
TITLE: Microsoft researchers build muscle-computer interface, play air Guitar Hero. AUTHOR: Donald Melanson. WEBSITE: Engadget.com. REF: http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/27/microsoft-rese
Air Popper Activity Center
The Air Popper Activity Center is a sensory busy box designed for use by children with upper extremity disabilities. Activated by air pressure, this toy provides pleasants sounds and interesting motion with a light push or squeeze. Minimal strength and no controlled grasp is required.
Air Station (Model 1369)
The Air Station, model 1369, is an air pump designed to be a high pressure inflator, as well as a low-pressure inflator/deflator. It comes completely assembled and includes an attached storage bag for all the additional fittings.
Air-Lite Inflatable Ball Pit
The Air-Lite Ball Pit is designed for use by children who are exploring their senses or by children who would benefit from sensory integration activities and/or gross motor therapy. Recommended for children who are tactile defensive. Children can roll, crawl, balance and burrow in this large sensory ball pit. The balls massage and provide deep pressure and relaxation. Cushioned bottom for soft landing and relaxing activities. Great multi-sensory environment for occupational, physical, speech or
Airman Compact Air Pump
The Airman Compact Air Pump is a powered ball and tire pump designed for use to inflate wheelchair tires. This compact high-pressure air compressor quickly inflates pneumatic wheelchair tires and can be used to inflate sports balls. The unit has a built-in pressure gauge and comes with a ball adapter, balloon adapter, and owner's manual. POWER: Uses 12-volt car cigarette lighter adapter (included). DIMENSIONS: Adapter cable is 3.4 meters.
Alice Reins® “Buckle On”
The Alice Reins® “Buckle On” is designed for use by individuals with balance, lower extremity disabilities and arthritis. The Alice Reins are made from English leather and come complete with 2 loops, each having a buckle allowing you to attach them to the reins. Each rein have adjustment holes to enable you to place your loops exactly where you need them. Extra loops are also available in packs of 2 (additional cost). You can attach to the bit with stainless steel buckle billets (Option of Brass
All About You Game (Model Lsg4)
All About You, model LSG4, is a personal skills and independent living skills tutorial program in a board game format designed to help people with cognitive disabilities develop independent living and social skills necessary to function in an integrated environment. The program encourages players to engage in age-appropriate conversation to increase self-esteem. Topics include learning to be more independent, learning to be more thoughtful, respecting the rights and feelings of others, making an
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 Inclusive Lend-A-Hand
The All Inclusive Lend-A-Hand is a forearm cuff tool holder or grasping aid designed to help people with grasping disabilities, upper extremity disabilities or hand amputees to hold a variety of objects that have a narrow handle, including golf clubs, tools, brooms, mops, rakes shovels and paint brushes. The All Inclusive Lend-A-Hand is a long pocket constructed of heavy-duty fabric that is firmly attached to the user’s forearm by three straps that fasten with snaps. Five interchangeable, revers
All Purpose Toy Bar
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a customized adaptation of an all-purpose toy bar for a child with severe disabilities. This adaptation was created using a bunch of PVC to put together a giant toy bar. It was made very large so the child’s recliner and stander could be used with it. The dimensions could easily be adjusted to fit any child's needs. The sides are 12 inches wide and the bottom has an extra 5 inch piece of PVC plus a 3-way joint on each side for added stabili
All Terrain Chair (Model Atc 100)
The All Terrain Chair, model ATC 100, is a beach wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME (LxW): 36 x 31 inches. The white PVC tubular frame disassembles for storage and transport. All hardware is stainless steel. SEAT (WxDxH): 18 x 18 x 24 inches. A seatbelt is included. A fixed backrest is standard; a reclining backrest is optional. CUSHION: An optional cushion set is available. UPHOLSTERY: Mesh sling upholstery. ARMRESTS: Swing-away armrests are standard. B
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
All-Turn-It Spinner
The All-Turn-It Spinner is a switch-activated spinner which is meant for individuals, specifically students, who lack the skills ability to manually spin the spinner by allowing it to spun via a switch. It has a built-in external switch jack, it spins as students make random selections. A perfect tool for choosing groups and playing games of chance like bingo, rolling dice and much more.
Alligator Clips (Model 5340)
Alligator clips are used to provide additional sound amplification from television or radio speakers. Clips are attached to transformer mounted on speaker. Different tone adjustments are possible through the use of a small silver colored sound tip which comes already inserted into the opening of the receiver. With this sound tip in, low frequency tones become more pronounced. Without the sound tip, amplification at all frequencies is even. Clips come with 20 feet of lead wire, portable.
Allowance Game--A Consumer Math Game
A board game that is meant to be played by children (3rd grade and higher)who have Autism or cognitive impairment, so that they may practice math skills while learning responsible money management skills, as players practice earning, spending, and saving money. This is an open-ended game with several options or ways to play depending on the amount of time available to play. Some options for play include: the player who earns $20 first wins, or the first one around the board wins.
Alpha Animals Game (Model 617A)
The Alpha Animals Game, model 617a, is an alphabet board game designed to build vocabulary for individuals with a learning disability. Kids test their knowledge of animals by naming animals that begin with a specific letter. It challenges players by offering easy and not so easy questions. This game is meant for two to four players.
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 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 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 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
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
Alterations For Special Conditions: Clothing Made Difficult To Remove.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Demonstrates clothing that fastens in the back for persons who may undress at inappropriate times. Suggests putting zippers in the back of shirts and dresses, so they cannot be unfastened in the front. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Bowar, M T TITLE: Clothing for the Handicapped: Fashion Adaptations for Adults and Kids REF: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Sister Kenny Institute: p 39 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0443 PAGES ( including cover): 2 197
Aluminum Bowling Ramp, Two-Piece
The Aluminum Bowling Ramp, Two Piece, is a bowling ramp designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, mobility, or balance disabilities. This ramp can be used while seated or standing. The ramp is placed at the front of a lane and lined up for a direct path to the pins. The bowler slightly pushes the ball to send it rolling down the alley. The unit is made of high-strength aluminum alloy with a clear anodized finish and includes a "U" frame and one-piece ramp track. The U-shaped rear fra
Alvin & the Chipmunks R/C Skate Tricks
Alvin & the Chipmunks R/C Skate Tricks is toy that has been adapted with two switches so it can be controlled by children who need switches to control toys. Press one switch to make him go forward and the other switch to spin and pop a wheelie. Remote can also be used without switches for non-disabled users. Alvin can ride standing on the skateboard, or you can flip him into a handstand and attach him to the board so he rides upside-down! As he performs his extreme flips 'n spins your child
Am / Fm Radio
The AM/FM Radio is an adapted radio designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Adapted to be turned on and off using a single switch, this radio provides extremely clear reception and good quality sound output. A 1/8th-inch jack built into the body accepts any single switch with a 1/8th-inch plug (switch not included). A carrying strap is included. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included).
Ameriball
Ameriball is an inflatable ball designed to develop visual tracking skills and motor activities for persons with cognitive disabilities. This roto-molded ball features a clear vinyl composition highlighted with red, white and blue stars. The ball can also be used for balancing, stretching and strengthening activities. CAPACITY: It can support weight of up to 661 pounds. DIMENSIONS: The ball is 21.5 inches in diameter.
Amp-U-Pod
The AMP-u-POD is a camera mount terminal device for a prosthetic arm. The device was designed by an amputee photographer to enable upper-extremity amputees to use a 35 mm or larger format still camera and any 8 mm or 16 mm movie or video camera. The camera mount supports the camera on a lockable, ball and socket tripod mount which facilitates photographing at a variety of angles and aids in changing film without the camera having to leave the security of the wrist. The mount has 1/2-inch diamete
Ampo Fisher I
Fishing accessory for amputees. Fits most any fishing reel. Unit replaces terminal device and threads into amputee's wrist prosthesis. Nylon bearing replaces standard reel handle. Turning arm is inserted over nylon bearing to turn reel. Aluminum and stainless steel construction. Weighs 4 oz. May be purchased with Shimano MLX-200 Fast Cast System reel, for one hand casting, with nylon bearing attached. Specify right or left hand. .
Amputee Golf Grip
The Amputee Golf Grip is designed for use by individuals with left hand amputation. The grip can be positioned anywhere on the club grip and uses the remaining hand's gripping pressure to lock the device in place, preventing slippage and improving control.
Amputee Golf Grip (A.g.g.)
The Amputee Golf Grip, model DPAGG, is a terminal device for sports for unilateral below and above elbow amputees. The device has a 1/2-inch threaded fitting that adapts to any standard prosthetic wrist. The device can be used by right- or left-handed amputees or by amputees who use a cross grip. The grip allows for full rotation during the backswing, squared club face at impact, and complete follow-through during the downswing. The grip can be positioned anywhere on the club, and is designed to
Amtryke Adult Series 2700 20 Inch Tricycle
The 2700 Series was developed to satisfy the requests of therapists who were seeking a cycle for higher functioning riders needing the full support provided by a wide wheelbase and stability of a tricycle. These tricycles are intended for use with teens/adults with disabilities or to provide mobility and exercise opportunities for teens and adults/seniors. The low step-through frame makes transfer safe and easy. The Safety steering lock pin allows for total control of steering.
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)
An Adapted Bowling Device For Severely Disabled Individuals.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted bowling device that permits severely involved cerebral palsied students to participate in the activity of bowling. A release aid is attached to a bowling ramp that is activated by slight pressure on a large switch. Aid is constructed of piece of plywood 7 inches by 4 1/2 inches with a rectangular hole cut into it. Permanent 12 volt DC motor is used to rotate a metal arm which holds and releases the bowling ball. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AU
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 Cracker Oral Motor Exercise with Shape Identification
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 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 Spinners
These Animal Spinners are a recreational therapy toy designed especially for children with cerebral palsy, any neurological disability, or for persons who have a disability that affects their fine motor skills. Toys that work on 3-finger grasping and isolating thumbs. The toys are colorful, twirly eggs and globes that open to reveal an animal as they spin around. Choking hazard: not for people under 3 years old.
Animated Educational Animals (Model 9312)
The Animated Educational Animals are voice output and educational toy animals designed for use by children with cognitive, learning, communication or physical disabilities, or visual impairments. The animals include CoCo the Chimpanzee, Manny the Manatee, and Pan Pan the Panda. When the user activates a capability switch (not included), each toys will say interesting things about its species, such as the fact that pandas eat up to 30 pounds of bamboo each day. Each touch of the switch will play
Animated Minion Stuart with Guitar!- Switch Adapted
Animated Minion Stuart with Guitar!- Switch Adapted is a switch adapted toy that can sing and move for children who need to use a switch to access toys. Move his head left, right, forward & back for funny sounds and cute eye movements. Stuart says 35 Minion sayings/songs and he rocks out when his guitar is plugged into his side! Great to encourage reaching, hand use, teaching cause-effect. And his bright yellow color is great for people with CVI, too. Works with or without the switch.
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
Ankle And Wrist Bells.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small bells sewn to straps to tie around wrists and ankles to encourage movement and rhythm, as in dancing or moving to music. Three small round bells sewn to a strip of 1 inch tape long enough to fit the child's wrist or ankle, with four strips of 1/4 inch tape sewn on as ties. COMMENTS: The straps could also be fastened with velcro. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: So
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-Cast Roller
The Anti-Cast Roller is a saddle accessory designed for use by individuals with balance or physical disabilities. Made of English leather and often used when a rider cannot use a vaulting surcingle, this fully-adjustable unit has a metal braced roller, a handle, and padding over the withers. SIZES: Large horse (81 to 101 inches) and horse (71 to 91 inches) sizes, both with a choice of a medium or wide tree. DIMENSIONS: The girth adjusts from 72 to 94 inches.
Aph Sound Balls
APH Sound Balls are designed for visually-impaired/blind children to learn how to throw, catch, jump or kick a ball, so that they are able to gain skills needed to participate in physical activities as teens and adults. There are two colors to choose from, with sound differences. POWER: Charger included. OPTIONS: Color and sound options. DIMENSIONS: 7.5 inches diameter. COLOR: Red (techno sound) or yellow (boing sound). WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.
Aph Web Chase Game
The APH Web Chase is an originally designed board game that is intended to develop important tactile skills within a fun, recreational context. As players navigate their spiders through an insect-laden web, they learn to trace various raised lines, identify point symbols and discriminate textures and shapes of various prey. The game's combined visual and tactile presentation makes it accessible to all players regardless of visual ability. CAPACITY: Ages 5 and up. COLOR: Multiple. WARRANTY/GUARAN
Apollo Square Picnic Table - Wheelchair Accessible (Models T46Eb-3Sm & T46Eb-3S)
The Apollo Square Picnic Table - Wheelchair Accessible is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This square table is made of plastic-coated steel, with seats on three sides and space for a wheelchair on one side. The table has an umbrella hole in the center and is available in portable/surface mount (model T46EB-3SM) or inground frame (model T46EB-3S) models. OPTIONS: Aluminum mounting plates to hide mounting brackets and hard
Apollo Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table (Models T9Ebrdcppsm & T9Ebhdcps)
The Apollo Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This rectangular picnic table has a single long table top with one long bench on one side and two shorter benches on the other, with space for a wheelchair between the two shorter benches. There is an umbrella hole in the center of the table top. The table is made of plastic-coated steel and is available with either a portable/surface mount
Appelspade
The Appelspade is a stainless steel spade designed for use by individuals with arthritis and other disabilities resulting in stiffness of the wrist. Made completely of stainless steel, this spade features two vertical handles connected at the top, creating an inverted U. The space between the blade and the footrest is designed to prevent soil accumulation. The space between the two vertical handles is designed to allow the knee to be placed straight above the foot. A halfcircular lower handle i
Applicator
APPlicator is a Bluetooth Switch Interface that allows children and adults with neurological and mobility disabilities who require simple switch access within apps and simple access to the media player on an iPad. It can be used with up to 4 switches or with a "tap" of a button go into "Quick-Media Mode" and use the same 4 switches to control your audio library. Users can press the Quick Media Mode button for pre-configured access to: play/pause, skip forward, skip back and Timed Play - 10 sec
Aqua Ramp
The Aqua Ramp is a portable swimming pool ramp designed to provide swimming pool access for wheelchair users and others who have difficulty using a ladder or steps. This lightweight aluminum ramp has non-skid surfaces, and it is wide enough for most aquatic wheelchairs. It automatically adjusts with movable floor systems. The ramp includes a lower platform. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 3 feet; lower platform is 3 feet long. WEIGHT: 250 pounds. WARRANTY: 5 year structural warranty.
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
Aquabells Dumbbells Water Weights
AquaBells Dumbbells Water Weights are weights designed for individuals who want to work on resistance training, strength training, or physical therapy. Weights fill with water to patient’s desired weight and can deflate within seconds. Set includes 8 fillable blue dumbbells, each weighing 4 pounds. One 13 inch dumbbell can hold up to 4 weights. Has soft cushioned grips. Due to hygiene purposes, product non-returnable.
Aquabodyciser (Model Aq14)
The AquaBodyCiser, model AQ14, is swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by individuals with upper or lower extremity disabilities. This device can be used for lumbar stabilization exercises or for cardiovascular or knee and shoulder rehabilitation. It has an adjustable shutter mechanism that can be used to increase and decrease resistance. Sample exercises are included.
AquaFit Barbells
The AquaFit Barbells is designed for individuals who want to work on resistance training, strength training, or physical therapy. The barbells are intended to give assistance while working out in the water. They come as come as a set of 2 and each provides medium resistance.
Aquajogger
AquaJogger is a float swimming aid designed for use by persons with lower extremity disabilities. This soft, comfortable waist belt provides vertical buoyancy and keeps the user's head above water leaving the arms and legs free for aquatic exercise, pool sports or other water therapy. This device features adjustable elastic belts with quick-release buckles, high back support, and contoured front. Available models include the AJ Classic for average waisted women or lightweight men; the AJ Shape f
Aquapaddle (Model Aq16)
The AquaPaddle, model AQ16, is swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by individuals in physical rehabilitation. The paddle provides resistance in the water and can be used for overall strength training, cardiovascular workouts, or specific rehabilitation exercises. The size and blade angle can be controlled to provide proper resistance for different planes of movement. A large size Fin & Flipper Log (see separate entry) can be attached to each blade for added resistance.
AquaRunner RX
The AquaRunner RX is resistance footwear for people with physical disabilities or limited mobility to use during water therapy programs. This resistance footwear increases cardiovascular workout, strengthens, and tones lower body. It is made of soft, durable, and chlorine resistant EVA foam. The slip-on design features strapping strapping system, adjusts to width of every foot, and features adjustable floating heel strap.
Aquatic Access Lift (Model Igat-180)
The Aquatic Access Lift, model IGAT-180, is a pool lift designed for use by individuals with mobility or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. Self-operable, this lift is designed for use with in-ground pools and is powered by water. The folding seat features automatic 180-degree clockwise seat turn (opposite turn available), a right armrest, and a flip-up footrest attached to a mounting arm under the seat. The seat rotates forward to enter the pool and backward to exit the pool. The
Aquatic Access Lift (Model Igat-180Ad)
The Aquatic Access Lift, model IGAT-180AD, is a pool lift designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Designed specifically for pools and spas with pool covers, this lift provides elevated deck clearance to allow for automatic pool covers or pool/spa combinations. This lift is user-operable, and the seat height adjusts to accommodate various wheelchair heights. The seat rotates forward when entering the poo
Aquatic Access Lift(Model Igat-180/135)
The Aquatic Access Lift, model IGAT-180/135, is a pool and in-ground spa lift designed for use by individuals with mobility or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. Self-operable, this lift is designed for use with in-ground pools or spas with built-in benches and is powered by water. The seat features automatic 135-degree clockwise seat turn (opposite turn available), a right armrest, and a flip-up footrest attached to a mounting arm under the seat. The seat rotates forward to enter
Aquatic Exercise Collection: Dynamic / Functional
The Aquatic Exercise Collection: Dynamic/ Functional is an exercise planning program designed for use by physical therapists. This comprehensive aquatic exercise collection contains both shallow- and deep-water exercises utilizing a Dynamic/Multidirectional/ Functional approach. The therapist can use the 326 exercises in the collection with PC-Kits software (not included; see entry) to design individualized exercise plans for patients. The collection includes exercises for the upper and lower ex
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
AquaTrek Aquatic Wheel Chair
The AquaTrek Aquatic Wheel Chair is a pool wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This chair can be used in and around swimming pools, spas, and showers. It is totally submersible and may be used with any of the AquaTrek Ladder, Steps, or Ramps (see separate entries). FRAME: Furniture-grade PVC with stainless steel fasteners and one-piece Nylatron bushings. SEAT: Optional seat belt and shoulder harness. ARMRESTS: Swing arm. CASTERS: Front whe
Aquatrek Ladder
The AquaTrek Ladder is a pool ladder designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities. This portable and removeable ladder has stairway-style steps with siderails. It is available in four, five, or six tread (step) models, and can be custom built to fit the pool. Each tread comes with a nonslip safety surface. The ladder is constructed using a non-corrosive metal skeleton encased in a rigid PVC skin. The ladder is equipped with wheels for portability on deck. A heavy-duty ve
AquaTrek Pool Ramp
The AquaTrek Pool Ramp is a swimming pool ramp designed for use by individuals with arthritis or mobility disabilities. This ramp includes handrails, and is constructed with a stainless steel skeleton encased in a rigid PVC skin. The deck anchors are made of cast bronze. It can be left in ramp formation, configured into a step system (in appropriate pool depths), or used as underwater parallel bars. OPTIONS: Elevation kits for decreasing the slope of ramp. DIMENSIONS: Treads are 30 inches wide.
Aquatrek Step
The AquaTrek Step is a set of swimming pool stairs designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities. This set of stairs allows users to enter and exit a pool walking forward. It is available in six-, seven-, or eight-tread (step) models, and is custom constructed for each facility's pool. The unit is lightweight and portable. Each tread has three non-slip safety strips in contrasting colors; yellow strips are placed on the front of each tread to help make the treads more vis
ARK Hard Textured Spoon Tip
The ARK Hard Textured Spoon Tip is an oral stimulation product designed for those individuals with neurological and eating disabilities to chew on and wake up the mouth with vibration and texture while promoting therapeutic oral stimulation as well as to help the child along in feeding-related sensory development Features gentle tactile bumps to stimulate the tongue\ and lower lip. Size and shape of the spoon make feeding easy. Dishwasher-safe. Made in the USA. Medical grade and FDA compliant. D
Ark Tactile Balance Disc
The Tactile Balance Disc is made to be an addition to any sensory toolbox. Similar to the input provided by a stability ball, it activates the core muscles as an individual sits to improve strength, stability, and balance. This balancing act stimulates awareness for those with sensory issues and can facilitate with self-regulation and focus.
ARK's Sensory Bookmark / Fidget (3 Pack)
ARK's Sensory Bookmark / Fidget (3 Pack) is a product designed for those individuals with sensory processing disorder and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder to encourage tactile input. As a “bookmark,” it discreetly fits in with the rest of the user’s desk items without specifically standing out as a sensory tool. They can run their fingertips across four different textured sections - small bumps, larger bumps, straight lines, and diagonal lines. The lines have a mild feel while the bump
ARK'S SENSORY FIDGET SPINNER (BRICK)
ARK'S SENSORY FIDGET SPINNER (BRICK) is a multi-sensory toy designed for those individuals with sensory processing disorder and fine motor disabilities ages five and up to spin and use as a fidget aid. The fidget spinner is meant to be used for fidgeting or spinning, not for chewing. The “arms” of the spinner (the outer extensions with the tactile bumps on them) are technically safe to chew on - that part is made out of the same medical grade material as all of ARK Therapeutic’s other chews (tou
ARK's Tran-Quill Vibrating Pencil
ARK's Tran-Quill™ Vibrating Pencil is a vibrating writing utensil designed for those individuals with fine motor disabilities and sensory processing disorder to work on their handwriting skills. ARK's Tran-Quill™ Pencil has a smooth, gentle vibration that provides sensory input to the hand without affecting the actual writing/drawing. The vibration, texture and weight of the handle can help increase focus and concentration, improve rote muscle memory, normalize writing speed, increase hand stren
ARK's Tran-Quill Writing Kit (Vibratory)
ARK's Tran-Quill® Writing Kit (Vibratory) is an educational kit designed for those individuals ages five and up with sensory integration disorder and fine motor disabilities to teach them how to write. The vibration, textured surface and weight of the handle provide increased sensory input and proprioceptive feedback to the hand during writing tasks. These sensations may increase focus, normalize writing speed, increase hand strength and dexterity and/or decrease the grip force used to hold a pe
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
Armassist
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a portable robotic device with matching video game software platform for telerehabilitation for individuals with neuromuscular disabilities such as stroke, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and various others. Researchers in Spain have created ArmAssist, a mobile-based device that connects to the user through an orthotic that then records and measures the movements of the shoulder and elbow. These arm movements are translated to moveme
Aroma Dough
Aroma Dough is a scented therapy dough designed to soothe and help release stress, ease muscle pain and stiffness and encourage post-stroke hand movement. Aroma dough is smooth, silky, and responsive to light pressure or heavy kneading and it’s unique moisturizing formula allows a slow release of essential oils for hands-on therapy. Six colors/fragrances are included in one kit: Purple – calming lavender, Blue – ylang ylang to ease anxiety, Green – refreshing peppermint, Yellow – invigorating le
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 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.
Arthwriter Hand Aid, The (Model F73514)
The Arthwriter Hand Aid, model F73514, is a grasping aid designed to provide grip assistance to individuals with hand or finger disabilities, particularly arthritis, missing fingers, or persons wearing hand casts. The device may be used to holds pencils, pens, razors, toothbrushes, or other utensils. The unit consists of a plastic ball with a 0.75-inch central hole. An enlarged thumbscrew on the side clamps the handle of the item inserted into the hole to secure it. DIMENSIONS: Ball is 3 inches
Artist Mouth Operated Brush/tool Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder overcomes difficulty of gripping and manipulating brush or tool with hands and fingers. An ordinary plastic or rubber kitchen mixing tool is adapted to serve as a means to grip and manipulate the artist's brush using the teeth. Rubber or plastic tubing can also be attached to the brush to enhance ability to grip and manipulate it using the teeth. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 55
Artist's Foot Powered Sanding/pounding Aid.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow sanding or clay pounding with a foot; can also be adapted to hold some artist's tools. Three pieces of 1 inch board are made into a shallow U just large enough to fit the shoe of the intended user, and a leather strap to hold the device on the foot to which it is fastened. A hole can be drilled in the front to hold a tool such as a paintbrush. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on
Artist's Head Operated Brush Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Headgear, either bought or manufactured, adapted to hold a paintbrush. Pictures device for an artist who cannot grasp or manipulate a paintbrush with hands and fingers. A helmet-like piece of headgear made with leather and metal or bought from an orthopedic supply house is fitted with an angled brush holder attached to either the top or sides. COMMENTS: For further information contact developers: National Institute on Art and Disabilities, 551 23rd St.
Artist's Paint Jar Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Racks to hold baby food bottles, to serve as paint jars, giving them stability and prevent spilling of paint. Describes rack made of a piece of 1/4 inch plywood with holes large enough for baby food jars, fastened to a piece of 1 inch heavy wood the same size as the plywood using two strips of wood 1 1/2 inches wide. Suggests that a commercial spice rack fastened to a 2 by 4 inch board could also be used. COMMENTS: For further information contact devel
Artist's Table Easel.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wooden easel which can be positioned at any angle on table. Diagram shows double easels, hinged at top. Each plywood face is set on a wooden base. Wood strips on base position easel. Easel could be made in various sizes. Note that materials list and cutting layout sketch are not the same. Using a separate wooden base for each side of the easel would increase its adjustability. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools,
Artist's Tool Adaptations Made From Plumbing Supplies.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptations to artists brushes which improve ability to grip brush, and to adjust angle at which brush is gripped. Drawings illustrate how flexible faucet tubing, copper elbow and "T" joints and plumbers insulation can be used to create brush grips tailored to the angles needed by individual artists. Wooden dowels, and rivets are also needed. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J.; Tindall, L. TITLE: Tools, Equipment & Machinery Adapted for
Ash Tray (Model 603)
This removable ashtray has a mounting lug for attachment to any average size tubing on wheelchairs, beds, or tables. The ashtray has a center holder for cigarettes. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches square.
Ashmobile, The
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals who use walkers or crutches to ski. This device was designed to enable the user's hands to assist the skier's legs in supporting the body and also in executing turns. This was accompished by fastening a bar across the front and back of the skis in a manner that held them in a "snowplow" position but still allowed them to edge. At both ends of the front bar is a hole through which passes the outriggers (small skis on the end of standard cr
Ashtray With Remote Smoker Tube (Model 16C036)
The Ashtray with Remote Smoker Tube, model 16C036, is a remotesmoking device designed for use by individuals with severe or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The consists of a clear tube attached on one end to the inside of the ashtray where the cigarette is placed; the other end of the tube acts as a mouthpiece for the user to smoke. The device is designed so that the cigarette remains contained in the ashtray if the user falls asleep while smoking. DIMENSIONS: The tube is 36
Ask And Answer Wh Bingo
Ask And Answer Wh Bingo, a modified version of the traditional bingo game, is specifically designed to help students increase their comprehension and verbal expression of "Wh" question skills - who, what, when, where, and why. Children of all ages (over the age of 3) can join in on the fun, 2 to 6 players at a time. Ask And Answer Wh Bingo comes with: 18 laminated, full-color bingo boards (printed front and back), 144 "Wh" calling cards, 200 bingo chips (in assorted colors), and a plastic storag
Ask Me More Tigger, Ask Me More Pooh, & Ask Me More Eeyore
Ask Me More Tigger, Ask Me More Pooh, and Ask Me More Eeyore are stuffed animals designed for use by children with upper extremity, vision, and severe physical disabilities. Sold separately, when children squeeze each animal's paw, they answer yes or no questions and occasionally ask questions of their own.
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
Aspen Battery Powered Lift (Model Bp350)
The Aspen Battery Powered Lift, model BP350, is a pool lift designed for use by individual with lower extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This lift lift is designed for installation in the decks of in-ground and above-ground pools/spas and has a single anchor point. The unit accommodates multiple setbacks, allowing for installation on pools/spas with large gutters and/or coping stones and has stainless steel construction with no paint to chip and no dissim
Assistive Device For Trumpet
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity disabilities and who used a wheelchair to play the trumpet. The trumpet was modified to allow the valves to be triggered electrically, through use of solenoids attached to the trumpet valves. A frame was built to mount the trumpet, switches, and necessary control circuity to the subject's wheelchair. The switches were positioned on the frame to permit their operation with wrist, knee and foot. The frame was made to be
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.
Atb-Ultimate
The ATB-Ultimate is a rough terrain sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches magnesium alloy powder coat frame. Frogs Legs rear elastic-polymer suspension is standard. The rear axel center of gravity is adjustable. The frame also had an adjustable angle push bar and custom cut aluminum side guards. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 8 to 20 inches i
Atlas 370 Gardening Gloves
The Atlas 370 Gardening Gloves are gardening gloves designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. The palms and fingers are coated with nitrile, an extremely tough yet thin and flexible material that can withstand punctures and even small thorns. The machine-washable gloves have a skin-tight fit to aid dexterity. SIZES: Extra-small, small, medium, large, or extra-large. COLOR: Choice of violet (extra-small, small, medium, or large), teal, grass green, pin
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
Aud A Level (Models 1102 & 1100)
Aud A Level, models 1102 & 1100, are audible recording level indicators designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The devices connect to the monitor jack of recording equipment. A small speaker produces a tone if the volume level of the recording exceeds the proper level. Pitch of tone is proportional to the degree volume exceeds proper level; varying pitch level allows rapid adjustment of equipment. Time can be read to 2 second accuracy for broadcast and other precis
Aud A Sphere Football (Model 1902)
Foam football with continuous audible beep. Dense foam with plastic coating. 3/4 regulated size 10 1/2 ounces. Battery operated rechargeable foam football, operates for approximately 3 hours between charges.
Aud A Sphere Soccer Ball (Model 1903)
The Aud A Sphere Soccer Ball is a foam soccer ball with a continuous audible beep, and is designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The ball is 3/4 regulation size. Dark blue and orange color. Battery operated rechargeable foam soccer ball, operates approximately 3 hours between charges.
Aud A Toss Ring Toss (Models 1932)
Audible ring toss game. Post emits burst of sound every 5 or 6 seconds. 4 rings in 2 colors with 1 color set banded for tactual identification.
Aud-A-Ball Beeper Ball (Model 1913)
Kapok 16" circumference softball, electronic beeper. Very lively response. Extra-rugged, rechargeable.
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
Audiofox Tv Listening Device
The Audiofox TV Listening Device is a personal amplification system for television designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This wireless speaker system provides personal volume control without the use of headphones. The transmitter is connected to the television with the included AV cables. Sound is sent wirelessly from the transmitter to the speakers which are hung over the back of the user's chair on opposite sides to provide stereo sound. The system includes a transm
Auditory Memory Cards For Short Stories
With the Auditory Memory Cards children can listen to short stories like "Aunt Pat's Hat," "Hannah's Bananas," or "Ollie the Octopus"—and then answer questions about each plot. One side shows the picture and story title, and the other side has the story and three questions for children to answer. These 51 illustrated cards provide a basic approach to improving students' auditory memory skills. The cards are helpful to developing children or those with cognitive disabilities who require extra mem
Australian Codura Stock Saddle
The Australian Codura Stock Saddle is a therapeutic riding saddle designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities. This lightweight deep-seated saddle is available with or without a horn and is built on a semi-quarter fiberglass tree. It is made of easy-to-care-for cordura and leather and is equipped with knee pads. SIZES: Youth or adult. DIMENSIONS: 15 inches long with 4-inch seat dip and 4-inch knee pads. WEIGHT: 14 pounds.
Australian Stock Saddle
The Australian Stock Saddle is a therapeutic riding saddle designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities. This saddle has a wood and steel tree that covers a larger area of the horse's back and a deep web-strung seat. Available with or without a horn, this saddle includes the surcingle, girth, leathers, fenders, and stirrup irons. OPTIONS: A brushed-steel handle can be bolted into the tree of this saddle at the time of purchase. DIMENSIONS: This saddle comes in lengths of 15 to 18 i
Auti
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a training toy for children with autism spectrum disorders. Developed by two child specialists at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, Auti is a interactive toy for children with autism over the age of 6 months. It is designed to stimulate their imaginations and teach positive behaviors. Auti is a furry, quadruped toy containing a number of programmable sensors that can detect touch and sound. Auti shuts down in response
Automatic Card Shuffler
The Automatic Card Shuffler is a card shuffler designed for use by individuals with limited hand strength or fine motor or grasping disabilities. With the press of a button, this device will perform a full random shuffle of one or two decks of cards. This shuffler has two card slots (one on each side) into which the user places the cards to be shuffled and a catch tray in the center where the shuffled cards are placed.
Automatic Card Shuffler (Model Nc29100)
The Atomatic Card Shuffler, model NC29100, is designed for use by people with limited hand strength or manual dexterity. The unit shuffles one or two decks of cards and features two card slots and a catch tray. POWER: Uses 2 "C" batteries (not included).
Awesome Action Figures
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To provide an opportunity for children who have difficulty holding and manipulating small items during play, participate in playtime by independently holding and manipulating action figures.
B Woofer Guitar
The B Woofer Guitar is a switch operated music playing toy. Activating one switch will play 20 popular songs and activating the other will play 9 dog themed tunes.
Baa Baa Baby
Baa Baa Baby is a switch activated toy for children with disabilities. When the switch is activated the toy sheep toddles along bleating while shaking its head and wagging its tail.
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
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 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 Pug
Baby Pug is a switch perated stuffed toy for children with disabilities. When the capability switch is activated Baby Pug yips and moves back and forth.
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'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.
Back-Of-Hand Paddle Adaptation
Back-of-Hand Paddle Adaptation is designed for use by individuals with limited fine motor and grasping skills in her hands due to arthritis, motor and neurological impairments. Creating Ability's Back-of-Hand adaptations are designed to relieve the stress of holding the paddle from the fingers and move it to the arms. If the paddler has the ability to grasp the paddle, but lacks endurance or tires easily, this is the correct adaptation. The position is adjustable with a hose clamp, and the arm
Back-Saver Po-Lyte, Back-Saver / Lite, And Back-Saver Snow Shovel (Models 27P-Bs, 22-Bs, & 28P-Bs)
The Back-Saver Po-Lyte, Lite, and Snow Shovels are shovels with angled handles designed to reduce the pain and stress associated with shoveling snow and bending over. They feature bent, steel tubular poles and a sturdy poly D-grip handles. The Po-Lyte, model 27P-BS, featrues a deep-dish polyethylene blade with a non-warp tip. It has a snap-button feature that locks the handle to the blade for facilitating disassembly for transport and storage. The Back-Saver Snow Shovel, model 22-BS, has a high-
Back-Saver Sweeper (Model Br18-Bs)
The Back-Saver Sweeper, model BR18-BS, is a push broom with an angled handle designed to reduce the strain on the back associated with sweeping. The broom features a bent tubular handle made of fused, powder-coated steel. The solvent-resistant polymyra bristles can be used to sweep indoors or outdoors, and on wet or dry surfaces. DIMENSIONS: Broom head is 18 inches wide; bristles are 4 inches long; the handle is 56 inches. WEIGHT: 3.5 pounds.
Back-Saver Weeder
The Back-Saver Weeder, model W75, is a long-handled weeding tool designed to be used without bending. The user squeezes a trigger at the top of the 32 inch handle to open scissor jaws, steps on a plate to sink the tool into the ground and clamp the scissors around the weed, then pulls to lift the weed from the ground. WEIGHT: 3 pounds.
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
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 Call Target Game (Model 1943)
Audible target game. Brightly colored 13 inch diameter target mounts on wall. Audible beeper at center of target. Velcro covered ping pong size balls stick to target. 3 balls included. Rechargeable. Set of 3 extra balls, $4.95.
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.
Baller Elite
The Baller Elite is a sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. Magnesium alloy powder coat frame with 1.375-inch tubing. Aluminum side guards are standard. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 5 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest is welded and non-folding. UPHOLSTERY: Laminated carbon fiber sailcloth adjustable by tension cord. CASTERS:
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.
Ballsease
BallsEase is an inflatable ball that is designed to be used as a therapeutic body positioner or support. The ball is not intended to be fully inflated so that it will mold to a body’s shape. It can be inflated by blowing through one’s mouth or using a pump. The BallsEase does not contain latex and can be cleaned with a mild detergent and a damp cloth. SIZES: Available in small and large. DIMENSIONS: 10-12 inches diameter (small) or 12-15 inches diameter (large). COLORS: The large size is oran
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
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.
Barbara: the Talking AI Camera
The Barbara: the Talking AI Camera is a Do It Yourself adaptation of a camera that captions what it sees designed for those individuals with learning and blind and low vision disabilities to create and use.
Bareback and Training Pad
The Bareback and Training Pad is a horseback riding pad and training aid designed to help individuals with physical disabilities develop a rider's "seat" atop a horse. The pad is constructed of flexible honeycomb cells made of ultra-suede which allows the rider to better feel the horse's movements underneath him or her. The Bareback and Training Pad features rings on either side for attaching stirrups, a fleece-covered breast collar, and an adjustable girth strap padded with Stimulite honeycomb.
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 Meteor
The Barrett Meteor is a lightweight, sports wheelchair designed for everyday and leisure pursuits. FRAME: 28 x 27 x 9 inches folded size; tubular alloy steel; full gloss stove finish. SEAT: 16 x 16 inch. BRAKES: Lever assembly. WHEELS: 24 inch. CAPACITY: 224 pounds. WEIGHT: 31.5 pounds. Several accessories are also available.
Baseline ThinQ Or Credit Card Style Pocket Pedometer, Model-19694
Baseline ThinQ Or Credit Card Style Pocket Pedometer it is designed for people with disabilities. It provides accuracy feedback about steps, distance covered and calories burned by users. This pedometer is easy to use in everyday life, just slip the credit card thin ThinQ into pocket and you are ready to go. It gives a smart and stylish fitness aid. No clipping electronics are required on waist belt.
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
Battery Adapter (Model 720)
The Battery Adapter, model 720, is a switch adapter interface for single switch activation of any battery operated toy, tape recorder, or other device. Continuous pressure on the switch keeps the device running until the switch is released. The adapter can be used with the Switch Latch/Timer (see separate entry) to set action for a specified time period or to use switch hits for on and off. The disk end is inserted into the battery compartment; the other end plugs into any switch with a standard
Battery Device Adapter
The Battery Device Adapter is a cable which connects to and adapts battery-operated devices for external switch control. The cable is available in two sizes for use with a wide variety of battery-operated toys and devices powered by AA, C, or D batteries. The Battery Device Adapter consists of a circular, flexible copper disc and thin lead wire. A 1/8-inch switch jack permits connection to AbleNet's Big Red switch or Jelly Bean switches (see separate entries), or other compatible switches. A How
Battery Device Adapter
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To adapt toys and small appliances for switch use. To make the device, separate the leads approximately one-half inch from both ends of the speaker wire using scissors or a knife. Using wire strippers or scissors, strip approximately one-quarter inch of the protective plastic insulator from each wire lead, being careful not to cut any of the wires. Unscrew the plastic case from the inline phone jack to expose two terminals with holes in them. Run the wire thro
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 Device Adapter / Interrupter
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To adapt a device or toy for switch use. To make the device, cut the speaker wire to desired length (nine to twelve inches)and prepare the ends by separating and stripping one-forth inch of insulation off of wire. Next, prepare two gold circles/disks. Remove posts and file smooth. Solder the conductors at one end of the wire to the disks, soldering one conductor to each disk. Be sure to bring the plastic insulation right up to the edge of the disk, but not ont
Battery Interrupter
The Battery Interrupter is a battery interface control for toys designed to create switch compatibility for non-adapted toys for individuals with fine motor or physical disabilities. It is a cable that fits between any battery-operated toy or device and a switch, permitting the toy or device to be operated by the switch. It interrupts the power by inserting a disc between on of the batteries and the adjacent anode. There are two models available for battery sizes AA and AAA or C and D batteries.
Battery Operated Scissors
Battery Operated Scissors are scissors designed for use by individyals with fine motor disablilities, limited grasping ability, or other disabilities of the hand. These scissors have powered blades and wide, easy-to-grasp shaft. The unit can be adapted for use with a switch; a How-To Guide is included. POWER: Uses batteries.
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
Battery Power Card Shuffler
The Battery Power Card Shuffler is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor or hand-eye coordination disabilities, or other upper extremity disabilities. This device completely shuffles one or two decks of cards at the touch of a button. The cards are split between two trays and activating the device by pressing a lever thoroughly shuffles the cards and they are collected in a center bin. The cards are removed by pulling out the slide. POWER: Uses 2 C batteries (not included).
Bci Music
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an adapted brain-computer interface (BCI) device which allows individuals with paralysis and/or severe disabilities play music by brain power alone. Developed by Eduardo Miranda at the University of Plymouth Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR) in the United Kingdom, this BCI device allows individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, muscular disorders, and paralysis to participate in creating music. Miranda’s ins
Be-B Braille Educaton Ball
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype educational game/toy to assist in sighted, visually-impaired, and blind individuals to learn Braille characters. The prototype, be-B: Braille Education Ball was created for and entered in Game Changers Competition for global game design held by DESIGN 21. The be-B: Braille Education Ball is a method for both blind and sighted users to learn the Braille system using a challenging and educational game. The be-B consists of a ball and 26 magne
Beach Access Chair
The Beach Access Chair is a beach wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This sturdy lightweight all- terrain chair a can be used in sand, snow, and other soft soils. The chair comes standard with an umbrella and storage bag. FRAME: White PVC plastic frame disassembles into three pieces for transport. The frame is 34.5 inches wide. SEAT: Seat height is 25 inches. A safety belt is included. CUSHION: Included. ARMRESTS: Included. BRAKES: Single motion park brakes.
Beach Cruzr & Beach Cruzr 4 Two
The Beach Cruzr and the Beach Cruzr 4 Two are powered beach wheelchairs designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. The Beach Cruzr is an aluminum beach chair mounted on four wheels that can be used on sand. The Beach Cruzr 4 Two is also mounted on four wheels and can be used on sand, and in addition it features two seats. FRAME (LxWxH): Both chairs have a folding aluminum frame, stainless steel hardware, and an extended foot area to allow the user's legs to be stretched in front
Beach Econo Kit
The Beach Econo Kit is a kit for converting a wheelchair or stroller into an all-terrain wheelchair or stroller designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities, mobility disabilities, and spinal cord injury. The kit consists of four balloon wheels from Roleez Wheels, Inc. (see separate entry), two pre-drilled anodized axles, u-bolts, and wheel clips. To mount, the rear wheels are popped off, the axle tubes are slid across the frame and bolted on, and the balloon wheels are slid
Beach Hippocampe
The Beach Hippocampe is a three-wheeled beach and all-terrain wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME: The frame is available in small, medium, large, and extra-large. The small frame is 46 inches long, the medium frame is 50 inches long, the large frame is 54 inches long, and the extra-large frame is 62 inches long. Folded dimensions (HxL) are 15 x 45 inches for the small frame, 15 x 49 inches for the medium frame, 15 x 53 inches for the large frame, and 15
Beach Wheelchair
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To design and build a lightweight, portable wheelchair adaptation for individuals with mobility disabilities to enjoy the beach. The Beach Chair is created by rolling up two half shells which are 5 inches wide to the diameter of the wheelchair wheels (in this case 24 inches). These were created using ¼ inch aluminum but lexan plastic is also suggested. On end of each shell has a lip overlap to ensure the two halves line up and fight snugly. Each half
Beam N Read High Visibility Playing Cards With Extra Bold Print For Low Vision, Bridge Size (Model Hvpcv2-25Jb)
Beam N Read High Visibility Playing Cards with Extra Bold Print for Low Vision, Bridge Size, model HVPCv2-25JB, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature extra-BOLD, sans serif numbers and letters instead of large print and red numbers and symbols are outlined to increase contrast and visibility. Symbols are arranged on the card to provide additional visual clues to the card. Each twin pack set includes one 52- card red deck and one 52-car
Beam N Read High Visibility Playing Cards With Extra Bold Print For Low Vision, Poker Size (Model Hvpc 54B)
Beam N Read High Visibility Playing Cards with Extra Bold Print for Low Vision, Poker Size, model HVPC 54B, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature extra-BOLD, sans serif numbers and letters instead of large print and red numbers and symbols are outlined to increase contrast and visibility. Symbols are arranged on the card to provide additional visual clues to the card. Each twin pack set includes one 52- card red deck and one 52-card bl
Beamz
Beamz is an interactive music system that can be used by individuals with upper extremity, neurological and cognitive disabilities. It is a musical instrument that enables special needs users and individuals of all ages to interactively create and play music. User’s pass their hands through the laser beams to trigger music, vocals or sound effects. The Beamz interactive music song library contains 50 songs. DIMENSIONS: 21 1/2" L x 4 1/2" W x 19 1/2" H. WEIGHT: 10 lbs. COLOR: Black. WARRANTY/GUAR
Beamz Education Bundle
Beamz Education Bundle is an interactive music system that can be used by individuals with upper extremity, neurological and cognitive disabilities. It is a musical instrument that enables special needs users and individuals of all ages to interactively create and play music. Users pass their hands through the laser beams to trigger music, vocals or sound effects. The Education package includes 50 songs and 10 lessons for education and therapy settings. The Education package includes the Beamz l
Beamz Family Play Bundle
The BeamZ Family Play Bundle is an interactive music system that can be used by individuals with upper extremity, neurological and cognitive disabilities. It is a musical instrument that enables special needs users and individuals of all ages to interactively create and play music. Users pass their hands through the laser beams to trigger music, vocals or sound effects. The Family Play Bundle includes 20 songs and 10 lessons that encourage family play. DIMENSIONS: 21 1/2" L x 4 1/2" W x 19 1/2"
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
Bean Bag Throw Game.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Board with holes through which the child throws beanbags. Plywood board 18 by 24 inches with 5 holes large enough to throw a beanbag through, numbered for scoring, and bags made of canvas or other strong material filled with 4 to 6 ounces of filling (i.e., dry large grain sand). Board can be leaned against a wall or piece of furniture to use. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Sewing. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF
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
Bear Popper-Animal Popper
Bear Popper-Animal Popper is designed to increase hand strength and coordination in children in adults. Users grab their Bear around the mid-section and give it a big squeeze! That sudden burst of air pressure pushes out a soft foam ball from the Bears mouth. The harder you squeeze the faster and further the ball will launch. Go the distance or accuracy, with one hand or two. Comes with 6 foam balls and carry net. Various animals are available.
Beater Wrist Strap.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wrist strap for holding beaters for instruments. Wrist strap has a leather or suede oval 6 by 4 inches which is crossed with two velcro-ended elastic straps 6 to 8 inches long. A cylindrical pocket 3 to 4 inches long is sewn horizontally across the strap closest to the hand, and a pocket is sewn diagonally across the ventral side of the straps. Beaters, or other instruments with stick type of handles can be inserted in either pocket, controlled with su
Beaters.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adapted beaters for musical instruments. A variety of adapted beaters are described with instructions for fabrication. The beaters have handle variations and straps to assist in grasp, as well as weight adaptations. The beaters can be used with drums, dulcimers, or other instruments. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. L
Bed Step
The Bed Step is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, back injury, knee pain, or mobility disabilities. The fold-down bumper step folds under the truck when not in use, and extends down beside the tailgate when needed for climbing. This step does not add to the weight of the tailgate. Pick-up truck bed access steps help workers access their cargo area of the truck without taking such a large step or “jumping”. The cargo bed of a pick-up truck is usually 24 inches to 36 inches high. To
Beef Burger Food Puzzle.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of a beef burger constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 30-31. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 PAGES
Beep Baseball
The Beep Baseball is an audible baseball designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This audible ball is made of kapoc and emits a beeping sound. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery. An optional charger and charge pin are available. DIMENSIONS: 16 inches in circumference.
Beep Baseball Bases
Beep Baseball Bases are audible baseball bases designed for use by beep baseball players who are blind or have low vision. These audible bases are vinyl-covered pylons with sound devices that emit a buzzing sound. The loudness of the buzzing sound is adjustable. Bases come in a regulation set for beep baseball. POWER: Uses rechargeable batteries. DIMENSIONS: The bases are 48 inches high and 8 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 5 pounds.
Beeping Foam Balls
The Beeping Foam Balls are audible balls designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision and in therapeutic equestrian activities. This balls is equipped with an on/off switch. POWER: Use one 9-volt battery (included). DIMENSIONS: 7 inches in diameter.
Beeping Softball
The Beeping Baseball is a regulation softball with a battery charged beeper inside, designed for individuals who are blind or visually-impaired. This softball beeps and continues to beep while the pin is pulled out. It allows players to keep track of where the ball is.
DIMENSIONS: 16 inch circumference.
WEIGHT: 19 ounces with batteries.
Behavior Skills (Model Lsg-8)
Behavior Skills, model LSG-8, is a behavior training program in a board game format designed to help people with cognitive or emotional disabilities learn what behaviors are aceptable and what behaviors are not. The program stresses taking responsibility for one's own actions, encourages self-control, and teaches players how to deal effectively with the acting-out behaviors of others. Topics include: acceptable ways of showing anger; alternatives to stealing and lying; dealing with repetitive qu
Bell Ball (Models 6020 & 6021)
Soft, felt covered foam ball. Audible bell inside. 6 and 4 inch diameters.
Belly Bumper™ - Large
Belly Bumper™ - Large is designed for children 13 - adult with sensory processing disorders. The Belly Bumper is like a bumper cars for your body. It can be used for small-group or large-class play, use Belly Bumpers to run races, play adapted ''bumping'' ball games, or just let off steam. Made of heavy-duty 4-millimeter vinyl with reinforced seams and handles.
Ben Ka Choo (Model 8063)
Ben Ka Choo, model 8063, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush hippo acts as if it has allergies when activated. Once the user activates the capability switch or squeezes its tail, sounds of six different sneezes along with the words “whoa” and “excuse me” can be heard. This toy comes with "Sink or Swim," a story book, and a page of stickers. The story encourages language developme
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.
Best Shot Golf Stick
The Best Shot Golf Stick is a golf accessory designed to assist people with grasping disabilities, upper extremity disabilities, and other disabilities that prevent a person from being able to reach and pick up a golf ball on the ground or in a hole. This tool features a True-Temper steel shaft, a Golf Pride grip, and the Upright Claw (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS: 36 inches long.
Best Value Playground Balls - Set of 4
The Best Value Playground Balls - Set of 4 is a set of 4 bright balls for toddlers ages 2 and up to play with, toss, catch, etcetera, and in turn, develop essential gross motor skills.
Bi-Unique Biski
The Bi-Unique Biski is a bi-ski designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Made of lightweight, aircraft-quality aluminum, this bi-ski features a self-loading mechanism for independent chairlift access, a Glove Seating System that transfers the skier's movements to the ski, and a safety evacuation harness integrated into the Glove Seating System. OPTIONS: Headrest kit, T handle, roll bar extension, quick-release mechanism, outriggers, and
Bicycle Air Seat
The Bicycle Air Seat is an inflatable seat cushion for use on bicycles and other cycles, as well as on stationary cycling exercisers.
Bicycle Grip Bilateral Beater.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Used to play percussion instruments. Beater is made from a 12 inch wooden dowel, topped with a hard felt ball tip. The dowel is inserted into a triangular joint which is connected to two handles. Bicycle grips are placed on the ends of the handles for improved grip. 20 inches long. Should not be used by people who are flexion bound. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Simple woodworking, Assembly. AUTHOR: Modulations Co., 9 Sawmill Drive, Westford, M
Bicycle Jumbo Index Playing Cards
Bicycle Jumbo Index Playing Cards are low vision playing cards. The Rider Back playing cards in this deck have the same images and color scheme as the cards in a standard deck of cards, but the numbers and symbols are extra large.
Bicycle Low-Vision Playing Cards
Bicycle Low-Vision Playing Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards have large print, extra bold numbers, letters, and suit symbols. The cards are double thick and plastic coated for ease in play and durability. A color-coded system aids the user in recognizing all four suits. Instructions are included. DIMENSIONS: Numbers are 1.5 inches tall. COLOR: White background with black print and four color designs. Available with red or blue backs.
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 Pedal Modifications For Use In A Physical Therapy Department.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to the pedal of an exercise bicycle to hold the patient's foot on the pedal. Pedal adaptation consists of a cast boot screwed to a piece of wood cut so that it can be slipped on and off the pedal. The patient's foot is strapped into the boot. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Handling, K A TITLE: Bicycle Pedal Modifications for use in a Physical Therapy Department JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 62 no 7
Bicycle Pinochle Jumbo Index Cards
Bicycle Pinochle Jumbo Index Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. The cards in this deck are standard poker size with large numbers and letters . DIMENSIONS: Cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches; numbers and letters are 0.5 inch high. COLOR: White background with black or dark red print depending on suit.
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 10 Aud A Sphere (Model 1906)
Foam ball with continuous audible beep. Activates by pull string. 10 inch diameter, 6 ounces. Battery operated.
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 Boy No Bend-O-Divot Repair Tool
The Big Boy No Bend-O-Divot Repair Tool is a golf accessory designed for use by individuals with back pain or injury or arthritis or who have difficulty bending. This long-handled tool enables the user to repair ball marks and divots from an upright position. The handle features an over-sized grip.
Big Button Ipod Remote (Model H-13)
The Big Button iPod Remote, model H-13, is a large button remote control for an Apple iPod player designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities. This infra-red (IR) remote is available in two versions. One includes a dock in which the iPod is inserted; and the other use a small IR receiver that does not block the earphone jack. The IR receiver can also be used to connect the remote to the iPod Nano as well as iPhones and iPads. The remote's buttons are raised and slightly convex,
Big Button Remote Control
The Big Button Remote Control is a television and video recorder remote control designed for use by individuals with low vision or arthritis. This remote operates televisions, VCRs, DVD players, satellite systems, and cable boxes. Pre-programmed codes provide access to various models and programming is retained during battery changes. The keypad is lighted and features extra-large buttons marked with oversized characters. POWER: Uses 4 AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1.25 x 9.5
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 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
Bilateral Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons who need to use wrist supination or pronation. A standard or elongated pick is attached to the ring of a bilateral bell shaker (a wire ring frame with two handles.) Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic- Baton: p 28. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.
Bilibo
Bilibo is a toy that stimulates imaginative play. It was developed in collaboration with childhood development experts to arouse curiosity, engage the imagination, and encourage creativity. Children can use it to rock in, spin in, hide under, sit on, tote with, and peek through. Bilibo can be used indoors and out to help children learn hand-eye coordination and develop a sense of space by using one or more Bilibos for activities involving stacking or filling. In addition, rocking and spinning wi
Bingo Disks With Large Numbers
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to call bingo games. The numbers on the existing bingo number disks were too small to be read by an individual with low vision. A set of disks were cut from thick plywood using a jigsaw. The disk were painted and large numbers were placed on the disks using Letraset. A bar was placed at the bottom of numbers that could be confused with other numbers that look the same from the top and the bottom. The disks were then sealed with m
Bingo Made Easier
Bingo Made Easier is a game designed for use by seniors and individuals with low vision or fine motor or grasping disabilities. Instead of small numbered balls for calling, this version of Bingo uses flash cards. Metal Trays provide a tactile gameboard for large magnet-backed markers with raised edges. The Bingo caller has an easy maintenance number card with a Dry Erase marker and cloth for recording and cleanup. The set includes six metal trays, six Bingo cards, 156 magnets, one one masterboa
Bionic Women's Stablegrip Golf Glove
Bionic Women's StableGrip Golf Glove is designed for golfers whose grasp may be impacted by strength and pain as associated by arthritis or ulnar nerve palsy. The Bionic Golf Glove is specifically designed and cut for the anatomical specifications of female hands. The patented construction of the cabretta leather gloves helps to prevent the user's grip from shifting during each swing.
DIMENSIONS: Length: Small- 6 inches – 6 3/8 inches, Medium- 6 3/8 inches - 6 3/4 inches, Large 6 ¾ inches - 7 1
Birdie Buddy
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a wheelchair mount for a camera and binoculars for an avid photographer and birdwatcher with quadriplegia. The Birdie Buddy clamps securely to a bar on the wheelchair base frame, holds a camera or binoculars at eye level, and folds down along the side of the wheelchair when not in use. This device supports the weight of the camera or binoculars, convenient switching between the two pieces of equipment, and an adjustable viewing angle. T
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
Bison QwikChange Portable Basketball Playground System with Graphite Backboard, 36 X 48 in Backboard, Steel
The Bison QwikChange Portable Basketball Playground System with Graphite Backboard, 36 X 48 in Backboard, Steel is playground equipment designed for those individuals with upper and lower extremity disabilities to play basketball. It features a heavy galvanized 3 1/2-inch steel pole along with a molded graphite backboard and flex goal that adjusts. It comes with built-in transport wheels and is good for camps, daycares, church parking lots or places where children of all ages gather to play bask
Bite Trigger (Model BT100)
The Bite Trigger, model BT100, is a trigger activator designed for use by people with fine motor, neuromuscular, or upper extremity disabilities, or arthritis or spinal cord injury. Intended for use by individuals whose disabilities prevent them from pulling the trigger on a firearm, the unit has two components: A mechanical activator that mounts inside the trigger guard with mounting screws, and a mouthpiece with a bite switch that attaches to the stock of the gun with a Velcro strap. The user
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
Block Head.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple toy intended to teach parts of the head. A 3 inch cube of softwood with different sized holes drilled to represent mouth, nose, eyes and ears with corresponding sized dowels to be fitted into the appropriate holes. Should be painted as realistically as possible. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: AN 000183 describes an instructional toy which incorporates this and includes a body. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys
Block Jigsaw Puzzle.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple jigsaw puzzle. Suggests building a nine-square jigsaw puzzle of 1 1/2 inch blocks of wood with a picture of something that interests the child drawn or glued on it to encourge persistance in putting the puzzle together correctly. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 132-133. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL N
Block Man Numbers 1 And 2.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Two simple toys to illustrate basic body parts: head, body and legs; and to then add arms and parts of the head as described in AN 000196 - Block Head. Toy 1 is made of three blocks cut and painted to represent the head, trunk and legs which can be fitted together by fitting dowel projections into drilled holes on the appropriate piece. The more complex toy adds a dowel through the trunk section for arms, and has the head drilled to represent eyes, nos
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
Blue Elite
The Blue Elite is an automatic needle threader designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities or arthritis. Suitable for all types of needles the device is designed for ease of use. The user inserts the needle, lays the thread in the groove, depresses the lever, pulls the thread through, and removes the threaded needle. Illustrated instructions are included. GUARANTEE: 100 percent guarantee.
Blue2 Bluetooth Switch
The Blue2 Bluetooth Switch is a wireless touch and scanning switch designed for use by individuals with fine motor or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. This control switch allows wireless access via Bluetooth technology to certain applications on the Apple iPod, iPhone and iPad. To begin using the Blue2, sync the switch with a selected Apple device and activate an application's switch scanning mode to begin using the app hands-free. For maximum software accessibility, Blue2 supports f
Bluebee Pal Pro Hudson The Puppy
Bluebee Pal Pro Hudson The Puppy is an interactive plush learning tool with FREE companion (life skills /educational app) that connects to all iOS and Android Devices and pairs with all apps with a narrative. This patented technology allows Bluebee’s “mouth and head” to move while reading stories, teaching through educational games, communicating through speech/aac apps, learning a language and singing songs. When connected to a Bluebee Pal, children can immerse themselves in activities in five
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
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.
Bluetooth Ihome
Bluetooth iHome is designed for use by individuals with fine motor, grasping and neurological disabilities. This device is equipped for wireless audio streaming. It works with any Bluetooth enabled device to allow listening to music and audio programs. It has been adapted with six 2 1/2" switches to control tracks forward and backward, increase and decrease the volume, pause and turn the device on/off. The iHome features a dynamic speaker for full range of sounds, dual alarm clocks, backlight LC
Blunders Board Game
Blunders™ is a board game designed for children ages 5 and up who would benefit from learning polite behavior in an informal setting by identifying rude behavior from polite behavior, while learning appropriate responses to situations and scenarios. In this game the Blunder children, like real children, know that good manners will also help them make more friends, do better in school and develop self-confidence. Players of this manner-building board game join the Blunder family on their quest to
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.
Bob Special 15 Foot Canoe
Bobles Donut Bounce Seat
The Bobles Donut Bounce Seat is a foam recreational toy that encourages creative play, balance, gross motor skills and sensory integration. Its soft fabrication makes it lightweight and forehead-friendly, but it's sturdy enough to withstand rough play.
Bobles Obstacle Course Set
Bobles obstacle course set is designed to be a playful indoor environment for children, where they can work on motor skills. Can be used as furniture but meant for play and to enhance children's motor skills while playing. Each animal influences motor skill development in a positive direction way. Free of any toxin or phthalates.
Bobles Tumbling Anteater
The Bobbles Tumbling Anteater is a foam recreational play shape, designed to encourage creative play, balance, gross motor skills and sensory integration. Its soft fabrication makes it lightweight and forehead-friendly, but it's sturdy enough to withstand rough play.
Bobles Tumbling Chicken
The Bobles Tumbling Chicken is a foam recreational play shape, designed to encourage creative play, balance, gross motor skills and sensory integration. Its soft fabrication makes it lightweight and forehead-friendly, but it's sturdy enough to withstand rough play.
Bobles Tumbling Crocodile
The Bobles Tumbling Crocodile is a foam-based recreational toy that encourages creative play, as well as promotes sensory integration and gross motor skills. The soft fabrication makes it lightweight and forehead-friendly, though it's sturdy enough to withstand rough play.
Bobles Tumbling Elephant
The Bobles Tumbling Elephant is a foam recreational toy that encourages creative play as well as sensory integration, balance and gross motor skills. Its soft fabrication makes it lightweight and forehead-friendly, but it's sturdy enough to withstand rough play.
Bobles Tumbling Fish
The Bobles Tumbling Fish is a foam recreational toy that encourages creative play, balance, gross motor skills and sensory integration. It's soft fabrication makes it lightweight and forehead-friendly, but it's sturdy enough to withstand rough play.
Bobles Tumbling Turtle
The Bobles Tumbling Turtle is a foam recreational toy that encourages creative play, balance, gross motor skills and sensory integration. Its soft fabrication makes it lightweight and forehead-friendly, but it's sturdy enough to withstand rough play.
Bobles Tumbling Worm Chair
The Bobles Tumbling Worm Chair is designed for children who have a hard time sitting still in school and/or focusing on a particular task. The Worm chair is flat on one end and curved on the other end, which enables children to silently be in movement while sitting at their desk.
Boccia Ball Ramp
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair and has only limited use of one arm to play boccia ball. The top of the ramp rests on the arms of the user's wheelchair and extends to the floor. To adjust the length of the run, a variable set of legs allow an assistant to raise the lower end of the ramp to various heights as directed by the player. The higher the ramp is raised, the shorter the run. At the top of the ramp, an adjustable support can be placed in var
Boccia Ball Ramp 2
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair and has only head movement to play boccia ball. The top of the ramp rests on the arms of the user's wheelchair and extends to the floor. To adjust the length of the run, a variable set of legs allow an assistant to raise the lower end of the ramp to various heights as directed by the player. The higher the ramp is raised, the shorter the run. At the top of the ramp, an adjustable support can be placed in various posi
Boccia Ball Ramp 3
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a wheelchair and has limited movement to play boccia ball. The top of the ramp rests on the arms of the user's wheelchair and extends to the floor. The top of the ramp is on a swivel, enabling the user to turn the ramps to aim. To adjust the length of the run, the user changes the ball release position on the ramp. TITLE: The Boccia Ball Ramp 3. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/ramp4.htm.
Boccia Ball Track
The Boccia Ball Track is designed to enable a wheelchair user to play boccia ball. The track is similar to a bowling ball ramp. The track consists of a 4-inch diameter PVC pipe cut in half with a 20-degree angle at the lower end. The track is mounted on a wheelchair and is used to accelerate a boccia ball. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by Colin Knauf for wheelchair users unable to play boccia ball because the ball must be thrown along the floor from a standing position. This device is intended
Boccia Fusion
The Boccia Fusion is designed for users who use wheelchairs, walkers or who have mobility impairments to play the Boccia. The Boccia Fusion is a complete play kit that includes the Fusion ramp, head pointer, one full extension, one half extension, D-ring ball holder, and a carry case. The Fusion incorporates a new swivel mechanism allowing the ramp section to be rotated whilst the base remains stationary offering the player a more precise level of control. Other features include leveling feet wi
Body Ball
The Body Balls are inflatable vinyl-foam balls designed for therapeutic play and exercise purposes. The balls are made of a softer material designed to compress more when in use to provide greater stability. DIMENSIONS: Available in diameters of 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, and 95 centimeters. COLOR: Pastel shades of pink, blue, and yellow.
Body Challenge Exercise Cards, Set of 25
Body Challenge Exercise Cards offer effective activities that help students learn while they exercise. Students can learn while they exercise with several suggested academic challenges. For example, spell words from the vocabulary list while performing Angels in the Snow or count by 2's while doing an "angel." Mix and Match by trying these "academic challenges" with another exercise to create hundreds of possible activities. Set of 25 beautifully illustrated cards. Each card contains a script of
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 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 Puzzle
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple jigsaw puzzle with a picture of a person, such as a child in a bathing suit, to help body recognition. Picture of a person glued onto plywood (8 by 16 inches or according size of picture) and lightly varnished, then cut into eight equal pieces. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 134-135. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, N
Bogen Multi Position Support Arm & Super Clamp
The Bogen Multi-position Support Arm and Super Clamp are mounting hardware for communicators and other accessories designed to be mounted to a table or wheelchair. The Support Arm has a fully articulated arm (three universal joints) with 90 degree pivotable and 360 degree rotatable ends, and an elbow that rotates 360 degrees. The adjustable, one-control handle located at the elbow joints locks all three joints firmly. The arm can be mounted permanently, or used with the Super Clamp. The Super Cl
Bongo Drums (Model 756)
The Bongo Drums, model 756, is a switch adapted musical instrument designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. High-quality, tunable wooden bongos are attached to a base fitted with a drumstick on each side. When two connected capability switches (required but not included) are activated, the drums are played. A tuning key is included. POWER: Uses 4 D batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 18 x 12 x 11.5 inches. WEIGHT: 7.75 pounds.
Boogie Board Magic Sketch
Boogie Board Magic Sketch is a pre-writing tool that encourages children to sketch and eventually draw and write. Liquid crystal multi-color screen writes just like pen or paper and erases with the touch of a button. Study Math, practice letters, trace your favorite comic book heroes and more! Stylus color may vary.
Book Port Dt
Book Port DT is a desktop-style Digital Talking Book player and recorder designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The design includes a large, clear-sounding speaker and easy-to-use controls. Book Port DT is ideal for reading Digital Talking Books. Users can also record or edit their own material in Digital Talking Book format. In addition, users can listen to internet radio or podcasts for education or entertainment. Book Port DT offers: • National Library Service (NLS) Cartri
Booksense Xt (Model T50Xt)
The BookSense XT, model T50XT, is a digital talking book player, voice output electronic book reader, and digital recorder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has more storage than BookSense (see separate entry), and it includes several additional features such as an FM radio with up to 6 channel presets and Bluetooth. It can play a wide range of audio formats and read a wide range of text formats. Support media file types include DAISY, NLS, RFB&D, Bo
Boom'r Beeper
The Boom'R Beeper is an audible foam ball designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The ball has a hardened, slip-in / slip-out sound module that produces loud electronic sounds to enable it to be located by players with low vision. The ball is tough and can be thrown, bounced, or kicked. POWER: Uses one 9-volt battery (included). DIMENSIONS: 6.25 or 8.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: Yellow.
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.
Born2Calm ADHD Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids
Born2Calm ADHD Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids are designed for those children with Autism to help promote calmness, focus and attention.
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.
Bow Maker
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with use of only one hand to form large bows for gift baskets. This simple jig acts as a second holding hand. Two one-inch dowels are placed about seven inches apart on a plastic platform laid on a sheet of Dycem to keep it from slipping and the jig and the pad are held in place with a one-hand clamp. A plastic spring clip is bonded to the base and rests against the right-hand pillar. This clip holds one end of the ribbon, which is the wi
Bowling Ball Guide.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Guide to position bowling ball on lane for persons unable to control ball in standard way. A bowling ball ramp is made from welding pipes is a ramp configuration. It is important to place the two parallel rods at the right distance apart or the ball will drag. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: Welding. AUTHOR: Dan Golden, CETA Welding instructor, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute, 1019 South Knowles Ave., New Richmond, WI 54017, 715-246-6561. T
Bowling Ball Holder Ring
The Bowling Ball Holder Ring is designed to assist individuals in a wheelchair hold a bowling ball. The aluminum holder attaches to the front arm rest and may be used with most wheelchairs. The steel ring mounts in the holder support the bowling ball. The holder is one piece with no nuts or bolts.
Bowling Ball Pusher (Model H71205)
The Bowling Ball Pusher is designed to assist individuals with limited use of their arms or legs to bowl from either a standing or seated (wheelchair) position. There are two models of pushers: Model H71205-0000 is made of plated steel and aluminum with plastic ball caps to protect the floor surface. The handle lengthens for use and shortens for transport or storage. Model H71205-0001 has a triangular base, the bottom edge of which is sheathed in a plastic ribbed coil to protect the floor from s
Bowling Ball Ramp (Model 7910)
The Bowling Ball Ramp, model 7910, is designed for use by wheelchair users to direct bowling balls down the bowling alley. It is made of durable chrome plated steel. Rubber tips at support end and scuff guards at the opposite end to protect floor are included. The unit disassembles into three sections for transport and storage. DIMENSIONS: 26 x 62 x 25 inches. WEIGHT: 49 pounds.
Bowling Ramp
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual who uses a powered wheelchair and has limited movement to bowl. The ramp shown is made of strong light tubular steel. The height is set to just clear the wheelchair armrests and controls. The horizontal portion of the ramp at the top is very slightly past the horizontal so the ball stays there until gently pushed forward. To maximize speed, the upper portion of the ramp is straight and the lower half has a gentle curve to the horizontal.
Bowling Support
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To provide an individual with balance disabilities support while bowling. This support has a plywood base to which are bolted two upright lengths of steel water pipe.Two bends connect at the top to create an inverted U, which serves as a handgrip. The support is designed to be light enough to be moved as needed. DIMENSIONS: The base is 100 x 50 centimeters and the handgrip is 86 centimeters high. The upright pipes are 33.7 millimeters in diameter. TITLE: Bowling Along.
Bozeman Therapy Steps
The Bozeman Therapy Steps are swimming pool stairs designed for use by individuals with lower extremith or balance disabilities or arthritis. Custom designed for each pool, these fiberglass T-Bar steps are slip-resistant, UV stabilized, and have raised stainless steel and rails. Poly netting is provided under the stairs and sides to avoid risk of entrapment. The unit is equipped with four wheels for portability. The unit is available with 3, 4, 5, or 6 steps.
DIMENSIONS: The steps are 31 inches
Braille / Tactile Jumbo Die
The Braille/Tactile Jumbo Die is tactile dice designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Sold individually, the over-sized die has black tactile dots. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 inches. COLOR: White cube with black dots.
Braille Alphabet Blocks
Braille Alphabet Blocks are a set of 27 embossed wooden blocks designed to teach the Braille alphabet, numbers, and math symbols to children who are blind or have low vision. Between them, the 27 blocks present four complete alphabets, along with Braille numbers, Braille math symbols, and animal pictures.
Braille And Low Vision Monopoly
Braille and Low Vision Monopoly is a tactile board game designed with large print and braille for player who are blind or have low vision. Cards are extra large in sized with braille and large print. The game board has an overlay molded on to it so players can identify all the spaces and the location of the properties. The perimeter of each game space is labeled in braille and in print. Includes braille dice, braille cards, braille boards and complete braille instructions.
Braille Animal Puzzle
The Braille Animal Puzzle is designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. With these five or six-piece tactile puzzles, children can enjoy the game of taking something apart and putting it back together again, and they'll learn the shapes of different animals. Every piece in these all-wood puzzles is marked in Braille, so blind kids and adults alike will know which is the hind leg and which is the tail. In addition, the name of the animal is Brailled on a particularly thick spot on
Braille Bicycle Playing Cards
The Braille Bicycle Playing cards are Braille and Large Print playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is a poker deck with Braille lettering and large numbers and pips, printed on professional quality Bicycle stock. DIMENSIONS: 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Numerals and symbols are 1.25 inches high. COLOR: Available with red or blue backs.
Braille Bingo Card
The Braille Bingo Card is a tactile game card designed to enable individuals who are blind or have low vision to participate in bingo games. The card features print numbers, raised numbers, and Braille markings. A plastic case and markers are included. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 9.25 x 7.75 inches.
Braille Bingo Card (Model Plu-276)
The Braille Bingo Card, model PLU-276, is a braille and large print game card designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The card consists of a plastic tray with printed numbers and a braille overlay with raised letters and numbers. The card comes with markers. COLOR: Tray is white with black numbers and the markers are yellow. DIMENSIONS: Numbers are 0.75 inches tall.
Braille Bulb Ornament
DO IT YOURSELF
PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments. Fabric paint applied to a glass ornament creates a tactile image. Using a Simulated Braille Technique (see entry), a braille message can be added to the ornament. Required supplies include fabric paint in a variety of colors, round or bulb-shaped glass ornaments in solid colors, and a wine glass to support the bulb during decorating. Place the bulb in the wine glass to support the bulb. With fabric paint, mak
Braille Games Kit
Braille Games Kit is intended for use by blind and visually impaired individuals. It is designed for the user to challenge their skills or just have fun with Braille board games and cards. The kit includes: Chunky Tic Tac Toe, Wooden Chess Set, Braille Uno Cards, Braille Playing Cards, Connect 4, Braille Scrabble, Braille Monopoly, Braille Go Fish, Old Maid with Braille and Raised Line Coloring Book.
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 Math Blocks
Braille Math Blocks are an educational toy designed to teach the Nemeth Braille Math Code to children who are blind or have low vision. A total of 16 embossed wooden blocks are included, with two complete sets of Braille numbers based on the Nemeth code; Braille mathematical symbols such as plus, minus, and equals signs; and animal pictures.
Braille Plastic Bingo Boards
The Braille Plastic Bingo Boards is a tactile game card designed to enable individuals who are blind or have low vision to participate in bingo games. The game board measures 8 1/4 X 8 1/4 inches. Feature braille and black, raised numbers. Markers included.
Braille Playing Cards (Models 2319 & 2321)
Braille playing cards. Standard size deck of cards with braille markings. Poker, Bridge, Pinochle.
Braille Playing Cards, Plastic
The Braille Playing Cards, Plastic are designed for users who are blind or who have low vision. These playing cards have large print and Braille on them. They are made of 100% plastic. The Braille on each of cards is guaranteed to stay sharp after endless use, making them useful for kids and anyone who's learning Braille. The deck of cards comes in a snap-shut plastic storage container with the words Braile Playing Cards embossed in raised print and Braille on the lid.
Braille Playing Cards, Regular
The Braille Playing Cards, Regular is a deck of playing cards with Braille added so that blind and sighted players can use them together. The laminated cards come in a sturdy plastic box that snaps closed for storage.
Braille Playing Cards- Brailled One Corner Only
The Braille Playing Cards- Brailled One Corner Only is a card game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These Braille Playing Cards are brailled with the suit and card number in one corner only. They are a great choice for the blind or low vision card player who may prefer a more discreet card. Plastic coated for added durability. Poker size: 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Standard deck of 52 cards plus 2 jokers.
Braille Poker Playing Cards
The Braille Poker Playing Cards are Braille playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These playing cards are standard size and have braille markings on two corners for easy identification. The cards are plastic coated with large print numbers, letters and symbols.
Braille Preschool Puzzle
The Braille Preschool Puzzle is designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each of the puzzles in the Preschool Puzzles set are made of solid wood, hand-painted, and polished. The braille puzzle assists the user with readiness, tactile discrimination and putting things back together. Each piece fits into its own section on the board, so the puzzle can be put together in any order. Each piece has its name Brailled on it, so kids know not only what it is but which way to fit it int
Braille Rook Cards
Braille Rook Cards are braille playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind. This is a braille version of the bidding game with 23 variations. Rook is a partnership game for four players. The deck contains 57 cards and comes with complete instructions.
Braille Rubik's Cube
The Braille Rubik's Cube is DIY the can be made for users who are blind so that they can use the Rubik's Cube.
Braille Sheet Music
Braille Sheet Music is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These are braille editions of pop music from the print music publishing company Hal Leonard Corp. Twenty-five individual sheet music pieces are available, consisting of the piano-vocal-guitar (pvg), easy piano (ep), or piano solo (ps) versions of the following music: Forrest Gump Main Title (Feather) Theme (ep, ps); Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis) (pvg); Heart and Soul (pvg, ep, ps); Imagine (John Lenn
Braille Store Checkers
The Braille Store Checkers is a tactile board game designed to enable individuals who are blind or have low vision to participate in a checkers game. The wooden checkerboard itself measures almost 9 by 13 inches - plenty of space to lay out a game of checkers. On the board, the white squares are raised above the black ones, and the squares even have holes in the center so the pieces won't fall over. As for the plastic checkers, the white pieces have a large dot on the top, and, of course, the ki
Braille Uno
Braille Uno is a tactile card game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These cards are standard Uno cards that have Braille markings so that the game can be played by individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are sighted.
Braille Vehicle Puzzle
The Braille Vehicle Puzzle is designed for users who are blind or who have low visions. The puzzle is made of solid, painted wood. Each piece - including the board itself - has the name of the part Brailled right on the wood such as bow, wheel, or door. This puzzle can help with Braille readiness skills, to teach tactile discrimination, and putting things back together.
Braille Wave Music System Remote
The Braille Wave Music System Remote is a Braille remote for music system designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This full-function remote control is designed for use with the Bose Wave music system or Wave music system – SoundLink. All buttons on this larger-sized remote include Braille characters embossed over printed visual symbols,. COLOR: Platinum white.
Braille Yahtzee Set
The Braille Yahtzee Set is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The shake dice is made of natural wood cup with five tactile dice inside. Additionally, is meant for users ages 10 and up.
Braille-Only Rubik Cube
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of the traditional Rubik Cube toy using only Braille characters for individuals with visual impairment and/or blindness. A previous version created by a Yanko designer used textures; however, in this Braille-only version the colors are embossed and include green, blue, red, yellow, white, and pink. This device is a wonderful concept which allows users to learn Braille and/or just have a good time playing a classic game from the 1980s. TITL
Brailled Plastic Dice
Brailled Plastic Dice are tactile dice designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. They are made of plastic with raised dots representing numbers. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 0.75 x 0.75 x 0.75 inches. COLOR: White with black dots.
Brailled Skip-Bo Card Game
The Brailled Skip-Bo Card Game is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The card game works by having each player or partner deal a stack of cards and then has to try to win by playing all those cards and building piles in numerical sequence. Ages 7 - adult. 2-6 players. Note - Cards come in a white gift box.
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
Brain Tap
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a wearable gaming glove for individuals with rheumatic conditions such as arthritis. BrainTap is a wearable gaming device that combines physical and mental exercise and encourages exercise for individuals with chronic arthritis. BrainTap is a wearable system that is made up of a glove, outfitted with LEDs and motors for haptic feedback, and is linked to a retro-looking device. This device will in turn relay a light pattern (red, green, b
Brake Director
Brake Director is a one hand dual brake lever designed for use by bicyclists with upper extremity disabilities, amputation, or stroke. This inline component installs in any cable-operated two-brake system so that one brake lever or other control operates both brakes with the force and control of two hands. This component easily installs on any normal hand-brake equipped as well as recumbent, hand bikes and other special needs bicycles. WARRANTY: Fully warrantied against manufacturing defects of
Break Bag
Break Bag is a bag full of fidget toys, including items for fine motor/heavy hand work, gross motor/heavy work, weight, and visual stimulation. Portable, for car rides and travel. Small parts, not for children under 3 years old. Set includes Tangle Therapy (great hand fidget), Transformer Sack (perfect for stretching, moving or snuggling), Busy Fingers Fidget Lap Pad (provides weight for the lap and finger work), Spaghetti Fidget (use as a fidget or a chewy), and Discovery Disc (fine motor, visu
Breast Cancer Divot Tool
Divot Repair Tool is a golf accessory designed for use by women with back pain or injury or arthritis or who have difficulty bending. This long-handled tool enables the user to repair ball marks and divots from an upright position. The handle features an over-sized grip. COLOR: Pink ferrule and pink and black grip with pink breast cancer ribbon logo.
Brent Rehabilitation Wheel (Model 16)
The brent Rehabilitation Wheel, model 16, is a potter's wheel designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. This variable-speed power wheel has a frame that was designed in conjunction with rehabilitation and therapy experts. The frame provides access for a wheelchair, a standard stool, or a standing user. The wheel can handle 150 pounds of clay continuously. This wheel includes the brent Classic Controller with these features: Optimal torque at all speeds as the wheel speed remains const
Bright Starts Lots of Links Accessory Toy
Bright Starts Lots of Links Accessory Toy is a set of 24 plastic rings that promote tactile stimulation. They are textured links designed for infants (ages newborn - 12 months) to experience reaching, grasping, and tactile exploration. This product addresses reaching, grasping, hand-eye coordination, tactile, and oral exploration skills. They can be attached to car seats or strollers.
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
Bruder ProtoCold Standard Cold Pad
The Bruder ProtoCold Standard Cold Pad is a wrap designed for those individuals with upper extremity disabilities to conform to the body. Adjustable strap included holds the pad in place. Pad stays soft and is frost free when frozen.
Brush Grubber Brush-Clearning Device
The Brush Grubber Brush-Clearing Device is designed for use by individuals with back injuries, limited strength and endurance in their upper and lower extremities while working in the yard. The Brush Grubber Brush-Clearing Device is an attachment that is capable of pulling out small trees, bushes, and other overgrowth by the roots, thus eliminating either stumps or the chance of regrowth. Consisting of a pair of 360-degree-rotating 'grip pads' (each having eight spikes) attached to a spring-loa
Bt
The BT is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. 6061 T6 aluminum powder coat frame with 1.5-inch tubing. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 5 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest angle is adjustable from 80 to 100 degrees. UPHOLSTERY: Laminated carbon fiber sailcloth adjustable by tension cord. CASTERS: Frogs Legs Ultra
Bt-Atb
The BT-ATB is a rough terrain sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches 6061 T6 aluminum powder coat frame with 1.5-inch tubing. SEAT (WxD): 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 8 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest angle is adjustable from 90 to 100 degrees, and there is a 7075 aluminum CNC water-jet cut backrest plate. UPHOLSTERY: Laminated carbon fiber sail
Bt-Ballistic
The BT-Ballistic is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. 6061 T6 aluminum powder coat frame with 1.5-inch tubing. The frame features custom machined billet down tubes and axel cross bar and a mirror polish finish to echo motorcycle styling. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 5 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest angle
Bt-G Tribal
The BT-G Tribal is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. 6061 T6 aluminum powder coat frame with 1.5-inch tubing. The frame features 6061 T6 CNC machined tribal-themed cutouts. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 5 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest angle is adjustable from 80 to 100 degrees. UPHOLSTERY: Laminated carbo
Bt-Mg
The BT-Mg is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. Magnesium alloy powder coat frame with 1.375-inch tubing. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 5 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest plate is made of 7075 aluminum with a water jet cut. UPHOLSTERY: Laminated carbon fiber sailcloth adjustable by tension cord. CASTERS: 3.25
Bt-Mg-A
The BT-Mg-A is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. Magnesium alloy powder coat frame with 1.375-inch tubing. The center of gravity is adjustable in .5-inch increments. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 5 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest plate is made of 7075 aluminum with a water jet cut. UPHOLSTERY: Laminated car
Bt-Mg-As
The BT-Mg-A is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. Magnesium alloy powder coat frame with 1.375-inch tubing. Frogs Legs rear elastic-polymer suspension is standard. The center of gravity is adjustable in .5-inch increments. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is available from 5 to 20 inches in 1-inch increments. The backrest plate is made of 7075
Bt-Trail
The BT-Trail is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. It is intended for outdoor use on unpaved surfaces. To enhance stability, the BT-Trail’s design features a wider distance between the casters, and the casters are positioned forward to be even with the footrest to create a longer wheelbase. FRAME (LxW): 16 x 16 inches. 6061 T6 aluminum powder coat frame with 1.5-inch tubing. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 1
Bt-X
The BT-X is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. It is intended for indoor and outdoor use on a variety of terrains, including unpaved paths and beaches. To facilitate this versatility, the BT-X is designed to fit multiple wheels and casters in addition to those include with the standard model. FRAME: Aluminum alloy frame and forks. SEAT (WxD): 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 x 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 inches. Backrest height is availa
Bubble Bandit
Bubble Bandit is a switch operated toy for children with upper extremity disabilities. When the switch is activated the toy blows out bubbles.
Bubble Blastin' Machine
The Bubble Blastin' Machine is a switch adapted bubble blower for children with upper extremity disabilities. Just activate a switch and the blower’s moving wands blow continuous bubbles.
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 Machine From Trash
This Bubble Machine From Trash is a Do It Yourself instructable designed for those individuals with sensory processing disorder and learning disabilities to create a bubble Machine from trash. The concept is simple. A disk full of holes will rotate to alternatively dive into a bubble solution and go in front of a fan. It will create bubbles.
Bubble Mania
Bubble Mania is a switch operated bubble machine for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
Bucket Filler Books
Bucket filler books are designed to help teach children how to express benevolence and love and to help pre-teens live happier, more fulfilled lives. The book "Have you Filled a Bucket Today?" is designed to teach children how to express kindness, appreciation and love and how to interact appropriately with their peers. It teaches this through age-appropriate language, explaining that their words affect others and themselves and that this behavior can be "bucket filling" and "dipping".
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Buddha Board (Model 7502)
The Buddha Board, model 7502, is a painting activity designed for use by individuals with fine motor or cognitive disabilities. The special surface on the board enables the user to create spontaneous art or practice writing the alphabet, numbers, or his/her name using a brush and plain water. When the image is painted with water, it appears on the surface, darkens, and then slowly evaporates. The set includes a brush and a water holder stand. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 12 x 9.5 x 0.25 inches. WEIGHT: 2
Buddy
Buddy is a humanoid companion. Buddy’s brain is an integrated 8-inch tablet with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Its 3D vision lets it easily track and interpret hand, arm, and head movements; distinguish among objects, faces, animals, plants, etc.; and gauge the depth of objects in its sight. Buddy is fully mobile with three wheels and a plethora of sensors allowing it to travel, learn, and interact with the world around it. Buddy was built on a modular, flexible open source platform to allow hard
Buddy Bike Family Classic 7 Speed (Model BB102-AL-7.16C)
The Buddy Bike is a tandem bicycle designed for use by able adults and children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The Buddy Bike Family Classic 7 Speed model (BB102-AL-7.16C) is designed to encourage novices and non-riders to cycle. The bicycle allows the rear rider to control the steering, and places the 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 in the front seat. This tandem bicycle features an aluminum frame,
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 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.
Budget Town And Budget City (Model Bt-01Q & Bc-01Q)
Budget Town and Budget City, models BT-01Q and BC-01Q, are money management training systems designed to teach sequenced money skills to people ages 8 years old and up who have mental retardation or learning disabilities. Budget Town is the introductory game using color-coding, picture cues, and cash-only transactions to teach basic budget concepts. This game includes a game board, 48 pay/collect cards, 16 mail cards, money set, 1 die, 6 pawns, and instructions. Budget City is a more advanced tw
Build a Snowman Phonics Pack
The Build a Snowman Phonics Pack is an activity similar to the Build a Flower pack. It is an activity designed for pre-readers and those individuals with brain injury and other learning disabilities. It is a craft to do with the child that teaches them the sounds of letters.
Build A Van.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy van which is also a simple assembly problem. Instructions for building a simple toy van of softwood; the top section is removable and fits back on by matching the holes in it with dowels on the bottom section. Lists materials needed. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 74-75. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs
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
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 Auger for Radius PRO Ergonomic Gardener Set
The PRO Bulb Auger is designed for those with a limited grasping pattern as a result of neurological impairment, arthritis or a nerve injury. It has a carbon steel auger head with depth indicators and an extended tooth for easy insertion into compacted soil.
Bullet Monoski- Alois Praschberger
The Bullet Monoski is designed for individuals with lower extremity amputations to experience alpine skiing. The Bullet Monoski offers easy handled quick-release system for drag lifts, adjustable seat back, for solid support and improved snow-protection on seat. There is a specially constructed spring and shock-absorption system with a lever/cable system for easy entry on chairlifts.
Bump Dots-Mixed-Sm and Med-Round Orange-Red-60-pk
Bump Dots-Mixed-Sm and Med-Round Orange-Red-60-pk is a pack of products designed for those individuals with low vision to label or mark everyday items for identification by touch, and make their workplace more efficient and daily life easier to maneuver. They are a good way for those with vision impairment to tactually mark appliances, computer keyboards, TV's and remote controls, telephones, copiers, printers, etc. Use these low vision bum dots at home or in the office for marking a countless v
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.
Bunny Number Line
The Bunny Number Line is a hopping activity with a set of 20 math problems for young learners with learning disabilities to learn to add and subtract numbers 1-20. Children solve the word problem and then hop the line. Examples of math problems include "start at 3, hop forward 9," in which case the answer would be 12, and "9 more than 10," in which case the answer would be 19, and "start at 17, hop backwards 2," in which case the answer would be 15.
Burdenko Water Walker
The Burdenko Water Walker is swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities. This aquatic therapy device provides a variable resistance workout. It consists of a plastic base plate with nylon fabric "wings," which increase the surface area for resistance three to five times the size of the user's foot. The wings automatically "deplane" during upward leg movement and automatically "plane" out during downward leg movement, minimizing resistance d
Burke Basketball Backstops
Variety of basketball backstops. Wood, steel or aluminum backstops. Galvanized pipe support posts. Backstop in regular or offset styles. 2 to 6 feet in front of support posts.
Bush-N-A-Bag
The Bush-N-a-Bag is a ground blind designed for use by individuals with mobility, circulatory, or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury or arthritis. This wearable blind can be used while standing, prone, or sitting. It can also be hung on a single tree or between two trees with stakes. Made of 3-D material, this blind has sleeves with elastic cuffs and pull-over headgear and a mesh design for ventilation. Machine washable and quick drying, the Bush-N-a-Bag includes a storage bag wi
Busy Baby Deluxe Walker
Busy Baby Deluxe Walker is a toy for children that features sensory and fine motor exploration to keep children busy and engaged. Get little busy bodies up and moving with this vibrant, activity-packed walker! The rubber-lined wheels roll smoothly with the perfect amount of resistance as baby holds onto the handlebar and pushes right along all around the house.They can even haul their favorite toys around with the special, net-covered storage space! Features A shiny mirror, counting beads, brigh
Busy Fingers™ Gel Fidget
Busy Fingers™ Gel Fidget is a fidget toy designed for children with autism, with sensory integration disorder, or any child who has trouble paying attention or sitting still. Use when stressed, bored or seeking sensory input. Has the added benefit of it helping to boost their concentration and focus as well as fine motor skills and fine motor strengthening. Can be kept in a backpack or parent’s bag and used at home, school, clinic, or while riding in a car. For ages 3 and up. DIMENSIONS: 5.5 inc
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.
Butler Floss Threader
The Butler Floss Threaders are sewing aids designed to assist in threading needles for individuals with limited dexterity or visual impairment. Floss threaders are normally a dental item, but can be used to thread most sized needles. The sturdy nylon fiber is looped with a space large enough to fit a finger through. Also good for sewing maching threading.
Butterfly (Model 148)
The Butterfly, model 148, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Pressing an attached capability switch (not included) causes multi-colored lights to flash while children's music plays. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2 x 5.25 x 4.5 inches. WEIGHT: 0.5 pounds.
Butterfly Neck Collar
The Butterfly Neck Collar is a swimming flotation aid designed for youth and adults with spinal cord injury or neurological or physical disabilities who are unable to hold their head up on their own. This horseshoe-shaped aid fits around the user’s neck and can keep his or her head above the water’s surface. It is intended for swimmers who want to maintain a vertical position in the water and perform water-based exercises. The collar is constructed of a closed cell foam, and a webbed strap with
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.
Buttoneer
Buttoneer is a sewing aid designed for use by individuals with fine motor, upper extremity and grasping disabilities, arthritis, low vision or amputation. This lightweight device fastens buttons and makes minor sewing repairs using fasteners, The device is operated with a gentle squeeze; no threading is necessary. The nearly invisible fasteners won't unravel and are washer, dryer, dry cleaning, and ironing safe. The set includes one Buttoneer with Needle Guard, 50 fasteners, 10 buttons, and inst
Buzzard All-Terrain Chair
The Buzzard is an all-terrain wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This all-terrain chair is intended for use in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, or getting around rough terrain. FRAME (LxW): Overall dimensions 60 x 36 inches. The chair has a steel frame with monoshock suspension; an optional gun rack is available. The frame is available in any color. UPHOLSTERY: Waterproof mesh upholstery. BRAK
Caddy For Sewing And Knitting
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a customized free-standing caddy for sewing and knitting supplies for elderly individuals with heart problems and osteoarthritis. This individual had previously used a fabric storage bag fitted onto her favorite chair for her supplies. Her mobility needs changed and she obtained a new recliner-type chair and the bag no longer worked with this chair. A free-standing caddy was suggested to solve this problem. A wooden caddy with two posts an
Caketalking For Sonar
CakeTalking for SONAR is a voice output music composition program designed to make SONAR, a software program used for recording music and printing scores, accessible to persons who are blind or have low vision. CakeTalking customizes the JAWS for Windows screen reader (see separate entry) so blind users can access the SONAR software. It also offers a series of tutorials for blind users in the form of electronic documents of hundreds of pages that instruct the JAWS user on all the "how to's," pro
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
Calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection
The Calming Autism Sensory LED Light Projector Toy Relax Blue Night Music Projection is a product designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to help them calm down. This product reproduces the sparkling sea and allows the user to feel as immersed in the deep sea calm. Projects relaxing water waves on the ceiling for a soothing bedtime effect. With this lamp, the user can achieve a sense of physical and mental relaxation. Relaxing multicolour LED mimic the movement of ocean waves.
Camera Holder
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means for an individual with quadriplegia to hold and operate a digital camera. Made of steel, this mount is equipped with two foam-covered handles, one above the other. The user places the top handle in his/her palm and the bottom handle holds the hand in position, supports the back of the wrist, and can be rested on a stable surface as needed. The handles are attached to a frame that screws into the tripod mount on the bottom of the digital camera. The
Camera Holder
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited or no use of the hands to use a camera. This holder is made from Lexan plastic that is heated and bent to fit snugly over the user's hand. A Velcro strap (male) with a ring attached pulls around to a Velcro (female) pad to hold the camera firmly in place. The holder is screwed into the threaded hole on the camera used to mount on a tripod. A thin rubber rubber plate helps to anchor the holder to the camera or it can be more m
Camera Holder
This Camera Mount is a wheelchair attachment. It enables user to rest elbows on armrest to focus and operate either photo or video camera. The Camera Mount is made of wood and is attached to the wheelchair arms with an aluminum attachment. It is adjustable to wheelchair widths, however, is designed to be used on E&J or wheelchairs with similiar armsrest. When ordering, individuals will needed to specify wheelchair make and model and whether use is for camera, or video.
Camera Holder 2
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with limited of the hands or of only one hand to use a camera. This device consists of a a clipless bicycle pedal fitted to a frame that loops over the user's shoulders. Two cleats are fitted to a bracket on the camera to enable the photographer to switch from portrait to landscape orientation, and the pedal clamps are adjustable for strength to accommodate a heavy or a light camera. The pedal can be tilted up and down to adjust the camer
Camera Support
DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY---- Using PVC to stabilize a DSLR camera is designed for use by individuals with limited strength in their upper extremities as a result of fractures or neurological events such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease.
CanDo Digi-Flex Hand/Finger Exerciser
The Cando Digi-Flex Hand/Finger Exerciser is a patented spring-loaded resistance device for individual finger or entire hand exercises. The exerciser develops individual finger strength, flexibility and coordination as well as builds hand and forearm strength. Use the buttons alone to exercise fingers or the entire unit for a complete hand and forearm exercise. OPTIONS: Weight options. SIZES: X-light, light, medium, heavy or x-heavy. WEIGHT: Between 1.5 and 9 pounds; dependent on size selected.
Cando Scented Therapy Putty
Cando Scented Therapy Putty is a scented recreational dough that helps users develop grip strength and focused attention. The added scent of each putty allows for sensory integration. Each set of four contains the following scents and resistances: vanilla (extra-extra soft), banana (extra soft), cherry (soft), and apple (medium). Nonedible.
Cando Soft Medicine Balls
These textured medicine balls provide the heavy work required for integrating sensory information, engaging the body with the brain, and building coordination. Cando Soft Medicine Balls can be used during physical education, physical/occupational therapy sessions, or for a sensory break. Tactile surface enables grip, grasp and catch. Increase/decrease air in ball to enhance grasp by using a needle pump. Can be used for upper body rehabilitation and fitness exercise as well. Adaptable with a stan
Canon Image Stabilization Binoculars
Image Stabilization Binoculars are high-powered binoculars that include a feature that stabilizes an image regardless of involuntary movements, shaking, or tremors associated with such diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease or multiple sclerosis. One push of a button activates the stabilization feature. This is ideal for hunting or wildlife viewing. The binoculars are waterproof and can be mounted on any standard tripod or mounting system.
Caption Display (Models Cd-1500 & Cd-2000)
The Caption Display is a closed caption display system designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. These remote captioning systems allow closed captioning to be displayed outside of the normal on-screen viewing area. ASCII characters from television, video tape, video disc, cable, and off-air sources are shown on a four-line light-emitting diode (LED) display. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Model CD-1500 is 6 x 6 x 24 inches; model CD-2000 is 9 x 4.5 x 36.75 inches ; model CD-2500 is 1
Caption Display (Models CD-2500-8, CD-2500-8T, CD-2500-12, CD-2500-12T, & CD-2500-15T)
The Caption Display is a closed caption display system designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This is a remote captioning system that allows closed captioning to be displayed outside of the normal on-screen viewing area. The system presents all ASCII characters from television, video tape, video disc, cable, or off-air sources on a color thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. Character height varies depending on display size. The system can be wa
Card Holder
The Card Holder is a playing card holder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities.This holder has a card slot with a clear barrier to keep cards in position. An extended front lip holds pencils and coins. These holders are sold individually or in sets of four with a deck of low vision playing cards. SIZES: Sizes are available for standard playing cards or for extra-large playing cards. DIMENSIONS: The standard card holder is 10 inches long and the holder for extra-large
Card Holder
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with grasping and other upper extremity disabilities to hold playing cards. To make this holder, put the lids together, top to top and lay them on the table. Place one of the buttons in the center of the stacked lids and poke two holes through the button holes into the center of the tub lids with the needle. Pick up the stacked items and place the second button over the holes on the back side. Sew together. MATERIALS: Two buttons, two sma
Card Holder
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To provide an opportunity for individuals with fine motor and grasping disabilities to hold playing cards during a recreational game of cards.
Card Holder
The Card Holder is designed for use by individuals with poor grip, fine motor and mobility disabilities to help them hold playing cards. The device consists of two plastic discs held together by a spring. Once sorted, the card holder will then grip the cards throughout the game, in suit, run or color. Device holds up to 14 cards and playing cards not included.
Card Holder
---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a card holder for individuals with grasping disabilities. To create this DIY card holder, put the lids together, top to top and lay them on a table. Then put one of the buttons in the center of the stacked lids. With the needle, poke two holes through the button holes into the center of the tub lids. Finally, pick up the stacked items and place the second button over the holes on the back side and sew together. Coffee can tops can be used
Card Holder (Model H71254)
The Card Holder, model 71254, is a hand held device designed to assist individuals who lack finger strength or dexterity to hold a hand of cards. The holder consists of two plastic disks with foam pads in between that allows cards to be added or removed without disturbing the other cards. Sold in boxes of 4 holders. WEIGHT: 1/2 ounce.
Card Holder - Clear Plastic
The Card Holder-Clear Plastic is a playing card holder designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor, or grasping disabilities or arthritis. This slotted clear plastic holder keeps playing cards at an angle to improve visibility and provides hands free viewing. The device can also be used to hold recipes or memos. DIMENSIONS: 10 inches long. WEIGHT: 0.2 pound.
Card Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Boxes to hold playing cards for a person with restricted hand movement or use of one hand. Describes two simple devices to hold playing cards upright in a row: A small cardboard box, such as a candy box, with the box slipped inside the upsidedown cover; and a wooden block about 10 by 3 by 1 1/2 inches with two lengthwise slots sawed into it. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Kernaleguen, A TITLE: Clothing Designs for the Handi
Card Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device on which cards can be arranged and held by persons with limited hand strength. Card holder made with two plastic coffee can lids turned back to back, fastened together with a pop rivet in the center. Sponge material can be glued to the front and back to make it easier to hold. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Independence Factory TITLE: Make it Cheap: Volume 3 REF: Middletown, Ohio: Independence Factory NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1
Card Player Card Holder
The Card Player Card Holder is fan shaped playing card holder is designed for people with limited finger strength and dexterity. The Card Player Card Holder holds cards snugly and provides a clear view of cards. It can be held comfortably by a weakened or arthritic hand and can stand by itself on two non-skid legs. The cards will not fall out if the holder is tilted. The holder is also works for phone messages, recipes, shopping lists, coupons, receipts, reminders, etc.
Card Shuffler Switch Adapted
Card Shuffler Switch Adapted is ideal for individuals who cannot shuffle cards and who are also unable to hit the small button on a standard card shuffler but who are able to use switches. It will shuffle one or two decks of cards
Card Shuffler, Battery Powered (Model F71257)
The Card Shuffler, model 71257, is a battery powered device designed to shuffle cards mechanically for persons with arthritis, injury, poor hand strength, or manual dexterity. By pressing a lever, thie device shuffles one or two decks of cards and deposits the cards in a removable central bin. POWER: Two "C" size alkaline-type batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 8 x 4.25 x 3.5 inches.
Carebike
The Carebike is a cycle attachment for wheelchairs. The unit comprises an anodized aluminum platform on wheels that attaches to a 21-speed comfort bike. It is designed to offer friends, family members and caregivers the convenience of taking a bike ride while still being close at hand to assist the wheelchair user. The wheelchair fits on the platform with the Carebike attached at the rear, giving the biker complete steering, stopping, and starting control.
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.
Carpal Tunnel Support Glove
The Carpal Tunnel Support Glove is a wrist support for gardening designed for use by individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome. This compression wrap helps alleviate discomfort and reduces muscle tension. This glove contains bamboo charcoal, which is believed to improve blood circulation. The glove is made of bamboo charcoal viscose, polyamide fiber, latex elastics, and polyurethane and is machine-washable. SIZES: Extra-small, small, medium, or large. DIMENSIONS: The extra-small size is 6.5 inches
Cashel Seat Cushion
The Cashel Seat Cushion is a saddle cushion designed to provide comfort and stability for individuals with physical disabilities. Available in English All Purpose, English Saddleseat, Western, Western Long, Western Luxury, and Australian styles, the cushion is made of closed-cell foam and secures with adjustable nylon straps.
Cassette Mates
Cassette mate stores cassette, prevents hub rotation and protects tape. One hand snapout removal of tape. Variety of stackable file units available.
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)
Castle Mold
These castle molds are designed for children over 3, to engage in fine motor play in the sandbox, at the beach, or anywhere where there is sand. This fine motor play also inspires imagination, problem solving, and design interest. Includes 8 molds, 2 plastic knives, a turret, stairwell, castle wall, round wall top, rectangular 3D brick-maker, and 3D cylinder maker. Not for children under 3 years old due to choking hazard.
Catch For Lawn Mower Grass Catcher
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PURPOSE: To enable individuals with use of only one hand to attach a grass catcher to a lawn mower. The device is designed for lawn mowers requiring one hand to hold down a knob to lift the rear flap on the lawn mower while the other hand lifts the catcher and hooks it in place over the flap. A catch made of quarter-inch thick canvas Bakelite is mounted on a stainless steel flange collar that provides a base and enables the catch to have clearance to move. A similar collar s
Catchball
CatchBall is an inflatable ball designed to develop visual tracking and motor skills for persons with cognitive or neurological disabilities. This vinyl fabricated product features a ball as its center core with six emanating spokes; each spoke has its own color and numbered tip. This design enables users to play addition and subtraction games while tossing the ball back and forth; game rules are supplied. DIMENSIONS: The ball is 3 inches in diameter. The spokes are 1.35 inches at the core and t
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,
Cc Jr
Program for IBM PC or compatible, that enables one to write closed captioning and subtitling for programs recorded on videotape, using a special caption decoder that can communicate with the PC. System requirements are; IBM PC or campatible with monochrome display and 256k RAM, 360k disk drive and asynchronous adapter (serial port); IBM PC DOS 3.1 or higher; word processing program; two videocassette recorders; TV set or audio/video monitor; model DE-132 Character Generator Decoder from EEG Ente
Cd Rom Loading Tool
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual with cerebral palsy to load and unload a CD-ROM disc from a computer. A suction cup was fixed to one end of a section of plastic tubing. Using the tube as a handle, the user presses the suction cup onto the CD while it is still in its case. Lifts the disk from the case, and guides it into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. Once the disk is in the drive, the user gently presses down on the CD while pulling up on the tube handle to remove the too
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
Cedar-Black Ada Picnic Table (Model 07Ey1148)
The Cedar-Black ADA Picnic Table, model 07EY1148, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. Made of recycled plastic, this long table has space for a wheelchair at each end. The table top and seats are slightly grained for a cedar wood appearance. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The tabletop is 31 x 97.5 x 29 inches. The seats are 20 x 72 x 9.5 inches. WEIGHT: 358 pounds. COLORS: The top and seat are cedar-colored and the frame is black. D
Centipede
The Centipede is a tandem cycle adapter intended to convert the Hand Powered Cycle, the Hand and Foot Powered Cycle, or the Foot Powered Cycle (see separate records) into a 2-person tandem cycle. The Centipede attaches to the rear of the tricycle, and it is pulled when the tricycle is propelled forward. It can carry a child or an adult. COLORS: Red or blue. CAPACITY: 250 pounds.
Central Alert CA-360 Combo 1 Notification System
The Central Alert CA-360 Combo 1 Notification System is a baby monitor designed for those individuals with deaf and hard of hearing disabilities to be alerted of daily sounds in their home. Use Remote Receiver when the user is away from the alert unit. Audible, visual and vibration alerts. Alarm clock with dual alarm settings. Includes one bed shaker (clock has jack for a second bed shaker). Works well with the Serene CentralAlert Baby Sound Sensor (see product).
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
Chairmate Cup Holder/ashtray Holder (Model F70622-0000)
The Chairmate Cup/Ashtray Holder, model F70622-0000, is a wheelchair drink holder designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. The unit features a double-well cup holder and a removable ashtray. The deeper well has a pop-out bottom that accommodates most glasses and cups. The unit can be attached vertically or horizontally on the right or left side of any chair, metal frame-bed, or tubular frame wheelchair bar from 1/2 to 1.25 inches in diameter. DIMENSIONS (LxWxD): 7.75 x 6.25 x 1.75 in
Champ Dog (Model 967)
The Champ Dog, model 967, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical disabilities, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. When the capability switch (not included) is activated, this plush dog walks, wags its tail, sits on its hind legs and raises its paws and barks. POWER: Uses two C batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11 x 4 x 8 inches.
Champion Toss (Model W6394)
The Champion Toss, model W6394, is a bean bag game designed for use by persons with upper extremity weakness or disability. Individuals or groups can toss the bags through any of the bean bag holes to improve active range of motion and strength. This game offers a board with nine recessed target holes, each with a point value printed inside it. The set includes the self-supporting wooden board and ten bean bags. DIMENSIONS: 16 x 26 x 3 inches.
Champramp
The ChampRamp is a bowling ramp designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities. It can be used while seated in a wheelchair or chair, or while standing. The unit allows hands-free placement of the ball at the top of the ramp, with smooth ball release and no ramp movement, shifting, or vibrations. There is a ball guide line on top of the ramp, with a front adjustable guide and operating instructions on the ramp and in the ramp handle. The main support is
Checkers
This Checkers set is a tactile boardgame designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The checkers are square or red wood pieces for easy tactile identification. The board is plastic. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches. COLOR: The squarepieces are black and the round pieces are red. The squares on the board are black and white.
Checkers/chess Set
The Checkers/Chess set is a tactile board game set designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The checkers are square and round wood pieces for easy tactile identification. The chess pieces are distinguished by their flat or rounded tops. A dowel on the bottom of each chess piece fits into corresponding holes on the board. The set includes one plastic board. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches. COLOR: The square checkers are black and the round are red. The squares on the board a
Chenille Kraft Wonderfoam Block Set
The Chenille Kraft Wonderfoam Block Set is a set of tactile building blocks designed for use by children ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder to build interesting structures with.
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
Chess
This Chess set is a tactile board game designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The chess pieces are distinguished by their flat or rounded tops. A dowel on the bottom of each chess piece fits into corresponding holes on the plastic board. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches. COLOR: The squares on the board are black and white.
Chess Set For Individuals Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of chess set for individuals who are blind or low vision to enjoy the fun, interactive experience of playing chess. The chess set is comprised of textured magnets that hold the pieces in place and indicate the direction of play. The white pieces are composed of matte steel and the black pieces are hardwood, making them identifiable by heat and texture. The magnet strength has been adjusted so the amount of “stick” will indicate what color
Chest Operated Sewing Machine.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Provides ability to operate a variable speed sewing machine without the use of hands. A mounting arm was developed with a chest pad to operate the lever switch of the sewing machine. By using the chest it allows hands to be free to control the fabric in the machine. Includes picture. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: David law, Jr., Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center, Rehab. Engineering Dept., Fishersville, VA 22939, 703-885-9724. TITLE: Tools, Equipment
Chester Creek KinderBoard Computer Keyboard
The Chester Creek KinderBoard Computer Keyboard is a color-coded keyboard designed for those individuals with low vision and children with motor skill impairment to train them on how to use character sets. The oversized keys have large, bold, easy-to-read letters and numbers. Consonants, vowels, numbers, and punctuation marks are all color-coded. Oval F-keys. Two USB 2.0 ports.
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 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 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 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 Beach Walker
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: This walker is designed for those who need additional standing and walking support while at the beach or in other recreational play environments. PVC pipe is configured into a walker and large wheels are attached to help push through water and/or sand. COMMENTS: The Child's Beach Walker allows children with walking difficulties, gross motor skills or balance issues walk with stability.
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
Childcraft Classic Board Game Set, Set of 4
Childcraft Classic Board Game Set, Set of 4 is a product designed for children with upper and lower extremity disabilities to improve eye hand coordination. Childcraft Classic Board Game Kit includes sorry, connect four, trouble and twister.
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 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.
Chillingham
Chillingham is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. After receiving a desperate letter from a friend, the player travels to the village of Chillingham and begins a quest to find her, while at the same time fighting just to stay alive. A four-key interface enables the player to travel throughout the village and surrounding countryside; collect, use, combine, or give away various items; examine locations and objects; talk to people and other
Chinese Checker Board
The Chinese Checker Board is a pegboard game designed to help exercise the upper body, improving the reach and dexterity of the user. The game consists of a wooden stand and an angled board. The unit is constructed of oak veneer plywood. The base is mounted on two swiveling castors and two fixed feet for easier movement. The Chinese Checker Board is affixed on the face of the game board, and uses pegs instead of marbles. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: The game board was designed by P. Cermak, M. Dolan.
Chipper Chat
Chipper Chat is a game to for speech therapy for children with communication disabilities. Game provides open-ended flexibility (language, articulation, fluency, and voice games) and variety (ten different games - forty total game boards). Students earn chips to place on the game board by making correct responses. When the board is full, the player uses the "magic" wand to pick up the chips. Grades PreK and up.
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.
Chordmaps.com - Yours To Play It
Chordmaps.com- Yours To Play It! is a music composition program designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This software package enables the user to play chords and chord progressions by clicking on an on-screen "musical map" with a mouse or similar controller. This songwriting and educational music tool enables the user to explore chords and progressions in all the major keys, even if they have never played an instr
Chorus Universal Listening System
The CHORUS Universal Receiver is a personal amplification and receiver system for FM, infrared, induction loop, radio, direct audio input, and microphone input for individuals with a hearing impairment. CHORUS works with almost any make or model transmitter including its own line of FM, infrared and loop system transmitters. It may be used almost anywhere (in the home, movies, theater, places of worship, meetings) with almost any type of transmitter that might be in place. There are also persona
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.
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.
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
City Round Pedestal Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table
The City Round Pedestal Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table is designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. This round picnic table has three seats attached to the pedestal which can accommodate six adults. The table also has an opening to accommodate a wheelchair. The table top is thermoplastic coated and sits on a powder-coated steel pedestal. The table also has an umbrella hole. DIMENSIONS: Table is 30 inches high and the table top is 46 inches in diameter. The seats are (HxW) 18.25 x
City Square Picnic Table - Wheelchair Accessible (Model Pup358H-V)
The City Square Picnic Table - Wheelchair Accessible, model PUP358H-V, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This table has three attached seats with space for a wheelchair on the fourth side. It has a galvanized, powder-coated steel frame, with a high-gloss plastic coated table top and seats, and is portable/surface mounted. The table top has an umbrella hole. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The table top is 30 x 56 x 46 inches. The s
City Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table - One End (Model Pup238H-V8S)
The City Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table - One End, model PUP238H-V8S, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This long table has seats on two sides and space for a wheelchair on one end. It is made from powder-coated galvanized steel, with plastic coating on the table top and seats, and has a portable/surface mount. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The table top is 30.5 x 96 x 30 inches and the seats are 18.75 x 72 x 12 inches. WEIGH
City Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table - Two End (Model Pup238H-V8)
The City Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table - Two End, model PUP238H-V8, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This long, rectangular table has an extended table top at both ends to allow access for two wheelchairs. The portable, surface- mounted table has two benches and is made from thermoplastic-coated steel with a powder-coated galvanized steel frame. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The table top is 30.5 x 96 x 30 inches. THe seats
Clamp On Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Table or stand holder for supporting horn or other wind instruments. The holder is made from a standard harmonica brace (available commercially). A horn-to-holder adapter is made of wood, hard felt, pressboard, or molded plastic. A hole is cut in the middle which fits snugly on the horn just behind the mouthpiece. The holder is angled correctly using screw adjustments at the base of the brace. The holder is fitted to an expandable bar that is attached
Clamp-It
Clamp-It is an adjustable craft tool holder designed for use by individuals with use of only one hand, arthritis, or fine motor or physical disabilities. Clamp-It is mounted on four suction cups, and can be used vertically or horizontally to hold an item in a fixed position. The clamp size can be changed by turning two wing nuts. DIMENSIONS: Maximum holding width is one inch.
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.
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
Clay Hammers.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Toy hammer can be used by child as part of an exercise routine to strengthen upper extremities. Using a saw, cut a pattern into a 1 1/4 by 1 1/4 by 2 3/8 inch piece of softwood that will serve as the hammer head. Drill a hole into the hammer head and glue a 1/2 inch by 8 inch dowel into it. The child can use this toy to strike clay. The pattern on the hammer head will leave indentations on the clay, hopefully extending the child's interest in the activ
Clever Clubs
Clever Cubs are wheelchair golf clubs sized for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. All clubs feature True-Temper shafts, high-quality heads, and Sure-Tac jumbo grips. Model CCS1 is a "shorty" set for an individual user designed to be used over the side of a wheelchair. This set includes a short-shaft metalwood, three different irons, a pitching wedge, and a putter. Also included are 12 golf balls. Model CCTR1 is a therapy and rehab package and includes two ambidextrous shorty putters, two r
Clever Cutter
The Clever Cutter is a kitchen knife designed for individuals with arthritis or grasping disabilities. The Clever Cutter combines a knife on the top and a cutting board on the bottom in one device that operates like a pair of scissors and chops and slices food. Features an ergonomic grip, stainless steel blade, safety latch to keep it closed, is dishwasher safe, mountable to any knife block. Recommended to cut foods such as veggies, fruits, meats, and cheese.
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
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 Connect 100 Pieces
The Clip Connect 100 Pieces is an educational toy designed for children ages five to adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder to play with and improve their fine motor skills, eye hand coordination, spatial skills and dexterity. Durable, pieces snap together and are designed to withstand rough play. The child can explore their imagination with this high-quality innovative building set. With about 100 bold and brightly colored pieces to choose from, the child can build flowers, animals, cars, worlds a
Clip On Ashtray (Model 16C034)
The Clip-On Ashtray, model 16C034, is a clip-on ashtray designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. A secure mounting system attaches the ashtray to the wheelchair. Two clips snap over the wheelchair tubing and for additional security, a rubber ring snaps over the ends of the clips to lock the unit in place to eliminate spilled ashes.
Clip-On Ashtray With Remote Tube (Model 562187)
The Clip-On Ashtray with Remote Tube, model 562187, is a clip on ashtray and remote smoking device designed for use by smokers who use wheelchairs and have upper extremity disabilities. The cigarette is placed in one end of the tube, which holds it over the ashtray, and the smoker uses the mouthpiece of the tube to smoke. The ashtray has two clips which snap onto wheelchair. Security rubber rings snap over the ends of clips to lock the unit in place. DIMENSIONS: Tube is 36 inches long.
Clipboard Infoloop
The Clipboard InfoLoop is a loop amplification system designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This versatile handheld induction loop system can provide assistance for hearing aid wearers in any situation through the hearing aid's telecoil (t-coil). No installation is required. The Clipboard InfoLoop resembles a standard clipboard and has a functional clip to attach paper for writing and display on the board. The unit incorporates a built-in microphone, amplifier and a lo
Clock Puzzle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To provide entertainment and stimulation for an aeronautical engineer with poor concentration and hemiplegia as a result of a stroke. This wooden puzzle is a clock face cut into a jigsaw puzzle. Putting it together in the correct numerical order assists the user in learning to think about time and numbers and to relearn time telling skills. TITLE: Fiddle Board. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol. 12 no. 1, Autumn 2001: p. 16-17. PAGES (including cover): 3 2001.
Closed Caption Decoder (Model V-7310)
The Closed Caption Decoder is a telecaption device designed to work with the television and video cassette recorder for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also works with laser disc player, cable converter and satellite system. The system is easy to install and simple to operate. The unit is small and lightweight. DIMENSIONS: (HxWxD) 1.5 x 6.5 x 6.25 inches. WEIGHT: 1.25 pounds.
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
Clubhouse Fun Mickey
The Clubhouse Fun Mickey is a switch adapted toy for children with upper extremity disabilities and is meant as both entertainment and to teach cause and effect as well as increase visual attention. Mickey sings the “Hot Dog” song and four fun phrases when you activate your switch.
Coil Garden Hose
The Coil Garden Hose is a lightweight garden hose designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. This permanently coiled hose is designed to be lighter and less bulky than conventional hoses, and it has straight sections at both ends for easy maneuvering. It has a polyurethane jacket and crush-proof nickel/chrome fittings to ensure a leak-proof connection. Industrial nylon spring guards at each end prevent kinking. DIMENSIONS: 25-, 50- or 80-foot lengths. COLOR:
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 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 Matching.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Intended to facilitate color differentiation and matching. Toy made from a piece of plywood about 3 by 10 inches, 6 plywood squares, 1 1/2 inches square, and paint manufacturers' sample color cards - 2 cards each of 6 colors. One set of color samples is glued down one side of the board, the other on the blocks, which can then be placed on the board next to the same color. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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
Colors of Fall Sensory Bin for Preschoolers
Colors of Fall Sensory Bin for Preschoolers is a do it yourself activity for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory processing disorder to explore Fall colors.
Combination Safe 00
The Combination Safe 00 is designed for the blind or the visually impaired to keep items safe. The device features a ratchet mechanism that makes it easier for any user to line up the numbers precisely. The ratchet means the rings only rotate one way but if turned in the opposite direction the ratchet will hold the rings at precise increments. The ratchet also makes a pleasing clicking sound as it rotates, this means it's possible to simply count the clicks as you turn the ring rather than const
Combination Seed Dispenser And Planting Mechanism
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a seeding system for employees with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injury working in a greenhouse. The employees perform a variety of tasks that involve planting and growing crops. The employees plant seeds in flats, consisting of 12 trays of 2 x 2 inch cells for a total of 48 cells per flat. Each employee seeds two to three flats per day. The seeds are small and difficult to discern from the soil. The employees have varyi
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.
Commander Tricycle
The Commander Tricycle is a powered three wheel cycle designed for use by individuals with arthritis, mobility disabilities, or neurological disabilities. This cycle has three large spoked wheels, a saddle-style seat, upright handlebars, twist grip speed controller, and a rear basket. POWER: Uses an under-basket utility battery for a range of 15 miles or an in-basket industrial battery for a range of 40 miles. A 6 amp automatic charger is included. A Bosch Executive 200 Drive unit is standard. S
Commercial Ada Concrete Table (Model Sw6012)
The Commercial ADA Concrete Table, model SW6012, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This round table has seats on three sides with space for a wheelchair on the fourth side. There is an umbrella hole in the center. The table is made of steel-reinforced precast concrete with a smooth polish finish and Natura Stone seats and frames. DIMENSIONS (HxD): The table is 31 x 66 inches in diameter. The table top is 38 inches in di
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 Skills Program
The Community Skills Program is a safety awareness tutorial program and consumer skills training system designed to reinforce community-based training for people with cognitive disabilities. The Community Skills Program is a board game which teaches the basic skills necessary to function safely in the city and around the neighborhood. The program includes the game board and playing pieces, draw cards, a teacher's guide with answers to questions on the board or draw cards and additional topics fo
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 Medicine Ball
The Compact Medicine Ball is a weighed ball designed for use with individuals with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. Useful for rolling, passing, or throwing, these colorful balls are smooth to the touch and easy to grasp and they provide strong proprioceptive input because of their weight. DIMENSIONS: Available in 5 inches or 6 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: The 5-inch ball weighs 2.5 pounds and the 6-inch ball weighs 4.5 pounds. COLOR: The 5-inch ball is red and the 6-inch ball is ye
Compact Pvc-Plastic Medicine Balls (Models W6757, W5896, W6600, & W6601)
The Compact PVC-Plastic Medicine Balls are weighted balls designed for use with individuals with upper extremity disabilities. These balls are smaller than the Standard-Sized Medicine Balls (see separate entry) for easier catching and holding. DIMENSIONS: Model W657 is 6 inches in diameter, model W5896 is 7 inches in diameter, model W6600 is 7 inches in diameter, and model W6601 is 8 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: Model W6757 weighs 2.2 pounds, model W5896 weighs 4.4 pounds, model W6600 weighs 6.6
Competition Sit-Ski
The Competition Sit-Ski is a water ski designed for use by individuals with neurological or cognitive disabilities, lower extremity amputation or disabilities, or spinal cord injury. This mono sit-ski can run the outer course at 24 miles per hour or faster. The user is held securely by a Custom Sit-Ski Cage mounted to the ski (see separate entry). OPTIONS: Foot plates, ropes, handles, ski bags, equipment bags, fins. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 86 x 11 inches. WEIGHT: 7 pounds.
Complete Bundle for Calming Sensory Room
The Complete Bundle for Calming Sensory Room is a multisensory product to encourage visual development and perception. The Calming Sensory Room Bundle includes Fitting Instructions, a Basic Sound System, and a User Manual. Bubble Tube brackets and platform bases are sold separately. The center focus of the Calming Sensory Room is the 60-inch LED Bubble Tube, held in a sturdy base, that allows users to safely interact. In a darkened room, the Bubble Tube, combined with the two Bubble Tube Acrylic
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
Computer Interactive Reminiscence And Conversation Aid (Circa)
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: Based in an interactive multimedia computer system this prototype aims to stimulate persons with dementia and memory disabilities to have more enjoyable and rewarding conversations between their caregivers. A team of searchers from Scotland has developed a Computer Interactive Reminiscence and Conversation Aid (CIRCA). CIRCA is compromised of a simple touch-screen with easy-to-follow instructions and requires no IT competence. When switched on, CIRCA displays a
Computer Interface Music Maker
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To develop a computer interface that tracks the movement of a user’s head, allowing them to produce electronic sounds and compose music on a virtual keyboard. Working with a team of musicians and programmers; Zane Van Dusen, Rensselaer Polytech Institute senior, creates a device to be used by individuals with severe mobility disabilities. This prototype allows individuals with severe mobility disabilities to express his or her creativity through music. The user
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
Concord Ada Picnic Table (Model 07Eg1030)
The Concord ADA Picnic Table, model 07EG1030, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This table has seats on three sides and space for a wheelchair on one side. The table top is hexagon-shaped, with an umbrella hole in the center. The table is made from 100 percent recycled plastic. DIMENSIONS (WxH): The table top is 41 x 31.25 inches. Seats are 9.25 x 19 inches. The umbrella hole is 2 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 330 pounds.
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
Construction Of Adapted Archery Bow
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to facilitate holding an archery bow by a person without the ability to grip. Device consists of a 3/16 inch thick aluminum reinforcement on the belly of the bow attached to a leather and aluminum strip (3/4 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick and approximately the length of the user's forearm). Forearm grip held on with velcro strips. Includes drawing. COMMENTS: The person for whom this device was designed used a prosthetic hook to pull and release the bo
Construction Set In A Box
Control 10
The Control 10 is a voice controller designed for use by individuals with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. The device outdoors, the transmitter can be used to open entrance doors, passage– and garage doors etc. Indoors, the transmitter can be used to operate elevators, apartment doors, unlocking, intercom, lightning, telephone, radio, TV, disposed alarm etc. The transmitter has long range, 10 to 30 meters and it can learn codes from other IR–transmit
Control K'nex With a Mobile Phone
Control K'nex With a Mobile Phone is a Do It Yourself project designed for those individuals with neurological disabilities to create a phone-controlled set of K'nexs.
Control Prog
The Control Prog is a voice controller designed for use by individuals with mobility, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. The device is a programmable IR–transmitter adapted for persons with physical disabilities. The transmitter can store codes from other remote controls such as TV, Video and DVD.
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
Convert-Able Table (Art Easel)
The Convert-Able Table (Art Easel) is a height-adjustable tilt-top work table and overhead bookholder designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs or with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This unit lifts books for eye-level or overhead reading within a range of 9 to 18 inches high. Springs provide the lifting power. The unit is designed so that the paper will stay where placed: up or down, left or right, at any angle without adjustment of knobs or levers. Horizontal gui
Converto Hand-Propelled Trike
The Converto Hand-Propelled Trike is a hand propelled tricycle designed with a low center of gravity for children ages 5 and above with little or no leg strength. The trike features an adjustable seat with back, a frame made of heavy duty cast aluminum alloy and steel, cushioned foot rests, and cast aluminum spokeless wheels with non-marking solid rubber tires. DIMENSIONS: Front wheel has a diameter of 16 inches; back wheels have diameter of 10 inches. WEIGHT: 35 pounds. WARRANTY: 5-year guaran
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 Tic-Tac-Toe
Cookie Sheet Tic-Tac-Toe is an adaptive, portable version of tic-tac-toe. Cookie Sheet Tic-Tac-Toe can be used by individuals with limited fine motor skills or other conditions. This game is made by attaching colorful electrician's tape to a cookie sheet in a tic-tac-toe grid-fashion. Users can play using magnetic X's and O's. The user can create their own playing pieces by gluing magnets to poker chips.
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
Cooking Class Program
The Cooking Class Program is an independent living skills and safety awareness tutorial program in a board game format designed to teach basic food preparation and related skills to people with cognitive disabilities. Cooking Class is a board game which addresses food preparation skills and stresses kitchen safety and sanitation. The game is designed to be played before and after actual kitchen instruction. The program includes the game board and playing pieces, draw cards, a teacher's guide wit
Cool Cards: Part To Whole
Cool Cards: Part to Whole is a board game that teaches part-to-whole communication with picture cards. Can be used at both occupational and speech therapy sessions or at home for literacy skill training. Reading level not required. All words are functional and age appropriate. Supports children with language or developmental delays, learning disabilities, and autism. Packaged in durable metal tin. 1 to 4 players. Age 3 and up. Enhances visual analysis and organization, increases deductive reason
Cooperative Band
Cooperative Band encourages students to explore body movement and balance. Ideal for movement tasks that include elements of space, locomotion, shape, and manipulation. Soft and stretchy band is designed for group movement and cooperation activities
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
Copy Camera Platform.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Solid, adjustable base for a copy camera eliminating the need for a tripod. Aluminum camera base adapted to slide on the support rails of a view camera copy stand, using a focusing rack from an 8x10 inch view camera to provide horizontal left to right movement and a center elevator to provide vertical movement. COMMENTS: For further information contact the developer: Donald J Winge, 110 Cherry ##110, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201. SKILLS REQUIRED: Me
Coracle Swings (Standard, Deep Window, & Shallow Heavy Duty)
Coracle Swings are designed for use by children and adults with severe physical or neurological disabilities. These swings are designed to enable the user to lie or sit in them. Made of reinforced nylon material that conforms to the users body shape, the ends of the swings are padded and pull ropes enable the user to move the swing independently. The separate suspension ropes are adjustable so that the user's head may be raised. Three different models are available: The Standard Coracle, model 8
Cordless Tv Listener
The Cordless TV Listener is an amplification system for televisions designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing. This unit is comprised of a transmitter and a lightweight cordless headset. The transmitter connects to televisions without tools and converts sound into light; the headset converts the light waves back to high-quality stereo sound. POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries (not included).
Cork Needle Stabilizer
-DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To stabilize needles for threading. Corks can be used to stabilize needles during threading. Applying purchased self-adhesive cork circles to each end of a spool of thread creates a ready-to-use needle stabilizer. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Paskin, N. TITLE: Put a Cork on It! JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 34 no. 1, Spring 2002: p. 26. PAGES: 1 2002.
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.
Cotton Web Ladder Reins
The Cotton Web Ladder Reins are designed for use by individuals with upper extremity motor disabilities. These cotton web reins have snap ends and five different grasps in a ladder-style configuration to enable the rider to grasp where needed for the greatest control.
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 Smash Play Dough Math Activity
The Count and Smash Play Dough Math Activity is a do it yourself playdough mat activity designed for children with sensory processing disorder to make and play with.
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
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,
Counterpoint Presto Recumbent
The Counterpoint Presto Recumbent, models SE, CL, MM, and CA, is a recumbent-style leg-powered bicycle. The recumbent-style seat transfers the rider's weight from the hands to the seat, and takes the strain off the back and neck associated with racing-style cycles. FRAME: Blend of 4130 chromoly, stainless steel, and high tensile frame tubes. The crank boom is adjustable to accommodate inseam measurements from 28 to 35 inches. SEAT: The full support seat is made of breathable mesh fabric with a m
Counting No 2.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device intended to help a child learn to count and to aid dexterity by moving beads along a wire or moving them from one pin to another. Plywood base with a wire along the back on which 10 wooden beads, 1/2 inch in diameter, are strung, allowing space to move the beads; 11 nails are driven through it from the bottom (and rounded off for safety) near the front edge on which beads can be placed. Includes diagram and suggestions for use. SKILLS REQUIRED:
Counting Shape Stacker
Counting Shape Stacker encourages young children to learn shape, color, and number recognition as well as sorting and fine motor skills through play. Help develop early math skills with 55 shape pieces and 10 number tiles or develop word recognition by identifying the shape names printed on the board and the numbers spelled out on the back of the tiles.
Cpc-500 Voicecaptioner
The CPC-500 VoiceCaptioner is a captioning software system designed to convert speech into text for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This software is designed to work with a speech recognition program such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking or ViaVoice (not included, see separate entries). A computer is connected via a serial cable to a closed caption encoder that receives a video feed of the speaker. The speaker's words are automatically turned into captions. Captioning of multiple speaker
Cradle Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with arthritis, spasticity, hypotonia, burned or scarred fingers, or partially amputated fingers. Pick is attached to a piece of orthoplast that is shaped around the finger. Can be applied to dorsal or ventral surface of the finger with a velcro strap. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamu
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
Crash
Crash is a driving skills tutorial program designed for use with individuals with learning disabilities. Intended for use with students preparing to take a driving test to obtain a driver's license, this game covers all aspects of driving responsibility. At the start of the game players are given $250 to cover license fees, gas, automobile maintenance, accidents, tickets, hospital fees, insurance, etc. One player assumes the role of "Business Manager," acting as law enforcement and the insurance
Crawford Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table (Model Kspb6Gpicada)
The Crawford Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Table, model KSPB6GPICADA, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This long table has seats on two sides with space for a wheelchair on one end. The table top and seats are made from 100 percent solid recycled plastic boards with UV stabilized color. The galvanized steel frame has cross braces for additional support. Stainless steel assembly hardware is included. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW):
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 And Calm Resistance Tunnel
The Crawl and- Calm Resistance Tunnel encourages crawling, pushing, pulling, heavy work and exploration as one moves through the resistant fabric. Joints receive proprioception input through the stretchy crawling tunnel while increasing body strength support sensory integration. For use at home, school, clinic or while traveling as this tunnel folds for transport.
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.
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
Crayon Nibbles
------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To make crayons for children with fine motor and grasping difficulties. Crayon Nibbles are made with crayons, a mini muffin pan and an oven. Paper is peeled from the crayons and broken into ½-inch to 1-inch size pieces and arranged in each muffin slot. Bake the crayons for 6-8 minutes to allow the crayons to slightly melt. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the freezer and remove the crayon nibbles from the
Crazy Coiler Keychain Fidgets
These Crazy Coiler Keychain Fidgets are stretchy, loop-shaped fidget coils on a keychain that attaches to backpacks, belt loops, worn as a bracelet, and more. They are a portable and silent self-regulation sensory tool that can be used in the classroom, and can be used for bilateral coordination practice.
Crazy Darts
Crazy Darts is an audible video game program designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The player hears a dart panning at a random speed from left to right or from right to left, and uses the spacebar to shoot the dart. The closer the dart is to the center when the player shoots at it, the more points the player gets. When the player shoots a total of ten darts, the player is told his or her score and asked if he or she would like to play again. The maximum attainable score i
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.
Creating Ability's Universal Paddling Seat For Canoes
Creating Ability's Universal Paddling Seat for Canoes is designed for individuals with limited mobility due to a spinal cord injury, neurological impairment or illness impacting motor control. The Universal Paddling Seat’s back structure consists of pelvic, lateral, lumbar, and upper-back supports. The back has several vertical adjustments to fit different torso lengths and types. The upper unit (the upper-back rest and laterals) can be adjusted independently or removed completely, for those wh
Creating Ability's Universial Padding Seat
Creating Ability's Universal Paddling Seat is designed for kayakers with limited mobility due to a spinal cord injury, neurological impairment or illness impacting motor control. The Universal Paddling Seat’s back structure consists of pelvic, lateral, lumbar, and upper-back supports. The back has several vertical adjustments to fit different torso lengths and types. The upper unit (the upper-back rest and laterals) can be adjusted independently or removed completely, for those who do not need t
Creative Ensembles For Beginning Musicians, First Series (Print And Braille)
Creative Ensembles for Beginning Musicians, First Series, is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This instructional course-curriculum is a collection of 25 trios for readers of music at the beginning level. The book follows the progression of concepts as presented in Richard Taesch's An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I (see separate entry). These trios can be played on keyboard, sung, or performed on a student's primary
Creativity Street Chenille Stems, 1/8 x 6 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 1000
Creativity Street Chenille Stems, 1/8 x 6 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 1000 is a crafting product designed for children with learning disabilities to make a wide variety of- creative craft projects. Variety of colors for dynamic designs. Includes 1,000 Craft Stems.
Creativity Street Glitter Pom, 1/2 in, Assorted Color, Pack of 80
The Creativity Street Glitter Pom, 1/2 in, Assorted Color, Pack of 80 is a set of arts and crafts products designed for children ages three and up to engage in creative play. Good for creating jewelry, collages, holiday decorations and more.
Creativity Street Junior Rolling Pin Set, 7 in, Wood, Set of 12
The Creativity Street Junior Rolling Pin Set, 7 in, Wood, Set of 12 is a set of art products designed for individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to roll out dough and clay. Good for cutouts of different objects. Durable. Sold as a Set of 12.
Creativity Street Non-Toxic Glue Stick Set, 10 cc Tube, Assorted Glitter Color, Set of 6
The Creativity Street Non-Toxic Glue Stick Set, 10 cc Tube, Assorted Glitter Color, Set of 6 is an art therapy product designed for those individuals with upper extremity disabilities and sensory processing disorder to use.
Creativity Street Non-Toxic Washable Glitter Glue, 4 oz Bottle, Assorted Color, Pack of 12
The Creativity Street Non-Toxic Washable Glitter Glue, 4 oz Bottle, Assorted Color, Pack of 12 is a set of arts and crafts products designed for individuals with neurological disabilities and sensory processing disorder to engage in fine motor play. Sparkling glitter glue allows students to get creative making a variety of art projects including greeting cards, signs, posters and more. Glue rinses from the skin and most machine-washable clothing.
Creativity Street Round Wiggle Eye, Assorted Size, Assorted on White, Pack of 100
The Creativity Street Round Wiggle Eye, Assorted Size, Assorted on White, Pack of 100 is a set of art accessories designed for those individuals ages three and up with fine motor disabilities and sensory processing disorder to decorate their art projects.
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
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
Crochet Aid For One-Handed Operation.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold thread and maintain tension on it to allow a person with use of one arm to crochet. Describes a wood stand with a box to hold the yarn or thread, and a system of buffers and levers to maintain tension on it and position the work in process; tension is released with a foot operated pedal. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: Designed by Bob Loughlin. For further information contact: Technical Aid to the Disabled, 227 Morrison Road, PO Box 108,
Crochet Aid For The Amputee.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid developed to allow a below-elbow amputee using a prosthetic hook to crochet. Device constructed from a plastic (Polyform) strip 32 by 2 cm bent in half at right angles with one half bent into an oval; and a strip of velcro. Describes how the device and the prosthetic hook used together anchor the thread and provide tension to facilitate crocheting. Includes photograph and drawings. COMMENTS: Author affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Cent
Crochet Grips (Models 11317 & 11318)
Crochet Grips are crocheting aids that help control motion and provide a better grip for weak hands. The form-fitted grip, My-Grip, is applied to the crochet hook, heated, and molded to the fingers of individual users. SIZES: Large (11317) fits hook sizes I - L; Small (11318) fits hook sizes B - H and steel hooks 00 - 14.
Crocodile Rocker
The Crocodile Rocker is designed for children with balance disabilities and moving disabilities. It fits up to three children for a back and forward ride. It is intended to use to help children learn balance and play with others.
Crosom 12 Inch Manual Scooter Board With Ultra Glide Casters
These scooter boards are designed for children or individuals who have physical developmental disabilities to help users further their gross motor skills by sitting and moving around by pushing off the floor with their legs. High impact resistant. Allow movement in any direction. Grasp inside handles to protect fingers during play. MATERIALS: Molded polypropylene, nylon casters. DIMENSIONS: 12 inch Length x 12 inch Width. COLORS: Purple, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, or Red.
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.
Cross-Country Gun Holder Attachment
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder for a rifle or shotgun mounted on a wheelchair. Gun holder consists of a soup can padded with foam rubber or cloth attached to a wheelchair footrest support with metal bailing strap and screws to hold the muzzle, and a leather strap at the top of the front wheel support to hold the gun in place. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: NRA Shooting Sports Education Program TITLE: Assorted Articles on Teaching Shooting Sports to the H
Cross-Sport
The Cross-Sport is a sport wheelchair designed for everyday use and use in occasional sporting events. FRAME: Lightweight, rigid titanium frame. WEIGHT: 15 pounds.
Cross-Sport C
The Cross-Sport C is a custom-designed sport wheelchair designed for everyday use and use in occasional sporting events. This chair enables the consumers to select the exact specifications and accessories desired for the chair. FRAME: Lightweight, rigid titanium frame with a fixed center of gravity. SEAT: Tapered seat. WEIGHT: 15 pounds.
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
Cubex Therapy System On Wheels
The Cubex Therapy System on Wheels is a fine motor training kit designed for use with individuals with neurological disabilities and/or who use wheelchairs. This wheeled station accommodates four users standing and/or in wheelchairs At the ends of the unit are 90-degree fold-away work surfaces with bolt boards and a pegboard that opens to 60 or 90 degrees. Other features include a slide-out full-width plastic-laminate work surface and a reversible activity board in the top with a pegboard on one
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
Cup And Ball Game.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Coordination game involving throwing and catching a small ball in a container. Instructions for making a ball catch game in two ways: one using a 2 1/ 2 inch diameter plastic funnel, one with a plastic squeeze bottle of the same diameter with a handle fastened into the neck. A string is then attached to the tip of the cup and to a 1 inch rubber or plastic ball fastened to the other end, leaving about 26 inches of string. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTH
Curious George Jack-in-the-Box
Curious George Jack-in-the-Box is a switch adapted toy for children with upper extremitity disabilities, the toy also teaches about cause and effect. When the switch is activated George pops out of the box and a lively tune plays.
Curling Guide
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a customized adaptation to enable individuals who use powered wheelchairs to participate in curling (a game similar to shuffleboard). Since one hand was required to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair, this left the players only one hand with which to control the push rod and rock when two hands are required. The Curling Guide allows users to finely aim and control the forward motion of the rock. The guides are a quick connect/disconnect to th
Custom Adapted Wheelchair Lawnmower
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted lawn mower for an avid gardener and an individual enjoys working on her garden and also uses a manual wheelchair. Since sustaining a spinal cord injury, a woman uses a manual wheelchair for mobility but as a result she is no longer able to push a lawn mower and propel her wheelchair at the same time. To create a wheelchair lawnmower, a string line trimmer was modified to operate similar to an upright vacuum cleaner, pushin
Custom Basketball Wheelchair
The Custom Basketball Wheelchair is a sports wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. Each wheelchair is custom built to individual specifications for size, rake and camber. FRAME: Aluminum (standard) or titanium (optional); fixed camber bars from 10 to 20 degrees; rear anti-tips; powder coat finish. SEAT: Adjustable back height (standard). Options include adjustable tension seat back; alloy seat base; waist strap; back bar c
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 Lawn Bowl Wheelchair
The Custom Lawn Bowl Wheelchair is a sports wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. Built to comply with lawn bowls regulations for using wheelchairs on the green, this wheelchair is custom built to the user's specifications for size, rake and camber. The low ride height puts the user closer to the green, and the wide castor positions allow the user's feet to clear the castor wheels. Wheel/frame offsets can be built in to he
Custom Motorized Trikes
Custom Motorized Trikes are powered adult tricycles designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities. Motorcycles and sidecars are custom converted to motorized tricycles with hand controls that eliminate shifting with the left foot. Honda and Harley Davidson models can be converted using Motor Trike conversion kits. OPTIONS: Kliktronic electronic shifter; Champion reverse gears; Champion EZ-Steer; trailer hitch dock.
Custom Powered Scooter
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype a custom powered scooter for an child with Thrombocytopenia with Absent Radius (TAR) syndrome that assists him in traveling but is not as cumbersome and restrictive as a powered wheelchair. The Custom Powered Scooter is modified from an E200 Razor electric scooter. Custom additions include a free-wheel mechanism, adjustable seat, auxiliary wheels, extended handlebar, and foot-mounted brake and accelerator controls. A one-way bearing incorpo
Custom Swing
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted swing for a child with muscular dystrophy (MD). The child wanted to play on the swing set in his backyard, but he had difficulty maintaining his posture and staying upright and balanced. After an initial evaluation, two TAD volunteers created a design for a swing that would suit the child and fit the families’ swing set. The design incorporated a tilt in swing seat that allowed gravity to support the child’s upper body when
Custom Tennis Wheelchair
The Custom Tennis Wheelchair is a sports wheelchair intended for individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The strong lightweight frame is configured to allow adjustment of the seat for comfort while playing tennis. FRAME: Each frame is built to individual specifications for size, rake and camber. Oval aero tubing is used extensively throughout the frame for increased lateral strength. Rolled oval tubing under the seat sling allows the use of an adjustable
Custom Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
Custom Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles are wood puzzles designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. These custom-made large-pice tray (frame puzzles)can be made with a choice of picture from the manufacturer's collection or with the user's personal picture. The pieces are available without knobs or with knobs in one of three styles. An additional picture may be added under the puzzle pieces as a guide. The puzzle size, number of pieces, and piece shape are per the cus
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
Customized Game Controller
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity paralysis to operate a video game controller. The controller is fused onto a plastic base, the underside of which is coated with a non-slip material so that when placed flat surface for use, the controller stays pointed at the TV. A lever is fastened to the front of the base on each side for use in activating the forward facing horizontal buttons. The levers are activated by a vertical motion down on levers just below
Customized Hand Controls
The Customized Hand Controls are a driving control system designed for use by people with lower extremity or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury to use only their hands to operate automobiles, trucks, self-propelled lawn and garden equipment (including riding lawn mowers), and farm vehicles (including tractors). Each set of controls is individually developed for a user. The controls can be applied to the clutch, brakes, throttle and any other function of the vehicle. They can be int
Cutting Board For Graphic Arts
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual with scleroderma to cut mats, foam board, fabric, and other materials used in graphic arts. The board consists of a plastic cutting mat mounted on a wooden board with a spring-loaded metal strip across the top and down the left side. The user slides the material to be cut under the strips and tightens them using an attached tri-nut. This holds the material in place and enables the user to cut it without danger of cutting her fingers. TITLE: Cut
Cycl-One 3, 12, 48
The Cycl-One is a cycle attachment for manual wheelchairs designed to transform the chair into a hand-propelled cycle. The attachment consists of a front wheel, handcrank shaft, and attachments for mounting onto the wheelchair frame. FRAME: The frame is made of high tensile steel tubing and the crankset is alloy with a 28-tooth chainring (3 and 12 speed models) and 34 tooth chainring on the 48-speed model. HANDLES: The "together"-style hand pedals with parallel horizontal handgrips are designed
Cyclone Advantage 4
The Cyclone Advantage 4 is an adult manual wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities and spinal cord injury. The chair is adjustable for use in everyday life or as a sport wheelchair, with a low and maneuverable configuration for tennis or a high and stable configuration for basketball. FRAME: Hand-built adjustable frame. SEAT: The seat height can be raised and lowered without changing the backrest angle.
Cyclone Enigma
The Cyclone Enigma is a lightweight sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity and mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The chair is available in rugby or basketball configurations. FRAME: Manufactured from aluminium alloy or titanium aerospace alloy tubing.
Cyclone Mtm 7020
The Cyclone MTM (Made To Measure) 720 is a lightweight manual wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Handbuilt frame made from 7020 aluminium alloy, with adjustable camber bar and choice of frame color. Optional one arm drive. CUSHION: Choice of cushion thickness. UPHOLSTERY: Fabric or leather upholstery; leather upholstery is available in black or red. BRAKES: Choice of brakes. CASTERS: Choice of caster size and sty
Cyclone Pro-Competition (Models Pc Ht & Pc Ti 325)
The Cyclone Pro-Competition is a sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities, mobility disabilities, or spinal cord injury. FRAME: Available in high tensile aluminium alloy (model P CHT) or titanium aerospace alloy (model PC Ti 325). SEAT: Tapered seat for leg stability. The chair is available with a high frame for basketball or low seating for rugby and tennis. CASTERS: Wide caster positions to prevent picking.
Cymbal Monkey Switch Activated
Cymbal Monkey Switch Activated is a switch activated toy for children who require a switch to play with battery operated toys. This cute little monkey clangs his cymbals together (but not too loudly) when your switch is activated and stops when your switch is released.
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'angles Stirrup Pads
The D'angles Stirrup Pads are stirrup accessories designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or neurological disabilities. The angled surface keeps the rider's foot at the proper angle. These pads fit Fillis-style stirrup irons. SIZES: Small or large. DIMENSIONS: 4.25 to 4.5 inches wide (small) or 4.75 to 5 inches wide (large).
D-Ring aids
The D-Ring aid is designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. The ring aids are ideal for use in the gym. They allow attachment directly to the karabiner on gym equipment such as cable and pulley machines. This gives the benefit of a greater range of movement as well as pulling directly from the wrist. These aids are beneficial for both those with weak hand function and those with limb differences.
D.I.Y. Adaptive Tricycle
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Helps children with movement disabilities ride a tricycle safely with guidance. A store-bought tricycle is adapted with the addition of foot holders, a seat back, seat belt and a PVC pipe push bar. COMMENTS: The DIY Adaptive Tricycle is designed for children with mobility issues, low muscle tone, or other disabilities that prevent them from riding independently. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic construction (fine motor skills). AUTHOR: Unspecified. TITLE: Adapti
D.I.Y. Adult Johnny Jumper
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: This DIY device helps a disabled individual participate in recreational activities such as dancing and exercise. Innertube material, harnesses, and a ceiling attachment rod make up the Adult Johnny Jumper. COMMENTS: The Adult Johnny Jumper is designed to accommodate those with disabilities who normally wouldn't be able to dance or exercise independently. SKILLS REQUIRED: Construction (fine motor). AUTHOR: Unspecified. TITLE: Adult Johnny Jumper. REF: I
D.I.Y. Bike Map Holder
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To provide a place for bike riders to store, hold and protect maps from the elements during bike rides. PREPPARATION 1) Get a length of steel rod and bend it around the stem and bars to make the frame. 2) Cut a plastic clipboard to map-size and strap onto the rod frame. 3) Clip on your map - inside a clear zip lock bag if their a predication of rain . Author: by dogeggs.
D.I.Y. Electronic Dice
***Do It Yourself*** D.I.Y. Electronic Dice is designed for use by individuals with limited fine motor and upper extremity strength and coordination due to arthritis, neurological impairment, illness or surgery. It can be used children and adults during recreational games. Materials: Electronic Die with a 3.5 millimeters mono headphone socket. Thin wire (e.g 7 strand 0.2millimeters). Soldering iron (15 to 30 Watt power). Thin solder. Soldering flux. Desoldering braid. Step 1: Drill a hole. Locat
D.I.Y. Game Console Switch Interface Deluxe
***Do It Yourself*** Game Console Switch Interface Deluxe is designed for use by individuals with limited fine motor and coordination while accessing Playstations. Materials: 1x Sega Dreamcast Arcade Stick 1x Ultimarc iPac board with USB PC lead. 1x Ultimarc Playstation adapter with case, fitted with latest PCB and OneSwitch.org.uk control-set chip. 1x PS/2 to PS/2 connecting lead 1x USB Keyboard 1x On/Off switch (e.g. Maplin's "JR96E") 3x Small push switches (e.g. Maplin's "FH59P") 27x 3.5mm so
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. 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
Dadc Game Wheel
The DADC Game Wheel is a modified game controller designed for people with fine motor or upper or lower extremity disabilities, or spinal cord injury that prevent them from using a joystick or pedal control. This controller consists of a steering wheel controller for games involving racing or driving, and a hand control lever extending from the base of the unit to control acceleration and braking functions.
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.
Dalton Storytelling Dragon
Dalton Storytelling Dragon is a toy that reads 5 different fairy tales and has been adapted so it can be operated by a switch for children who need one to access toys. Dalton is a Dragon that sways, and recites 5 fairy tales,"Hansel & Gretel", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Rapunzel", "The Ugly Duckling", and "Sleeping Beauty" while his magical book lights up.
Dance & Move Beat Bow Wow
Dance and Move Beat Bow Wow is a switch activated toy for children with upper extremity disabilities as well as helping to teach cause and effect. When the switch is activated lights, sounds and songs play while Bow Wow’s head bobs.
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
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
DataCal Large Print Keyboard Non-Transparent Opaque Stickers for Desktop and Laptop. Black Large Print Letters Labels on White/Off White/Ivory/Beige Lexan Plastic and 3M Adhesive
The DataCal Large Print Keyboard Non-Transparent Opaque Stickers for Desktop and Laptop. Black Large Print Letters Labels on White/Off White/Ivory/Beige Lexan Plastic and 3M Adhesive are designed for those individuals with low vision to enlarge the top legend of all keyboard keys.
Debug Beach Wheelchair
The DeBug Beach Wheelchair is an attendant-propelled beach wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME: High-grade 316L stainless steel tubing. An articulating rear suspension system and push handles are included. The chair comes standard with a high-gloss, stainless steel finish. Custom powder-coat colors are available. Optional quick-release pins for disassembling the chair without tools are available. The chair is 33.5 inches wide with the standard wheels and
Deep Seat Garden Kneeler
The Deep Seat Garden Kneeler is a garden knee pad designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities or arthritis. This extra-wide (front to back) padded kneeler has a powder-coated tubular steel frame with locking legs and a thick foam pad. Used with the pad down, the unit serves as a kneeler to protect knees and aids with lowering to the ground and rising. With the pad up, the unit serves as a bench. It folds flat for storage. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 24 x 9.5 x 19.5 inches. The pad
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 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 Busy Time Play Cube
Deluxe Busy Time Play Cube is a toy for babies to allow for sensory exploration as well as to allow them to work on fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, early reading, cause-and-effect learning, and shape matching. All around this fascinating wooden play table are loads of exciting activities, lessons, animals, and experiences little zoologists can't wait to explore. On one side there's a train engine with a tiger at the controls and colorful gear wheels that all spin together with a turn of th
Deluxe Card Rack (Model 9430)
The Deluxe Card Rack, model 9430, is a playing card holder designed for use by individuals who have difficulty holding cards in their hands. This walnut-stained fiberboard rack holds all cards needed for any game. Features include slanted grooves and tiered rack for good visibility to the user, but not to opponents. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 9.5 x 5 inches. COLOR: Walnut.
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 Low Vision 60Th Anniversary Scrabble
Deluxe Low Vision 60th Anniversary Scrabble is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This game features a colorful rotating game board that allows each player to see the letters upright. The standard-sized tiles are imprinted with large bold letters and easy to see numerical values. The raised-grid style of the board guarantees that words will not slip or slide out of place. The set includes curved tile racks that provides an optimum view of each letter. Store
Deluxe Low Vision Scrabble
Deluxe Low Vision Scrabble Game is a large print board game designed for use by individuals who have low vision. This game, adapted from the standard Scrabble game, comes with large print tiles with large black letters on a white background. It features an impact-resistant game board that rotates. Instructions are included. DIMENSIONS: Letters are 0.5 inch. DELIVERY TIME: Usually ships within 3 business days.
Deluxe Rainbow Blocks (Model G3011)
Deluxe Rainbow Blocks, model G3011, are an educational toy designed for use by children with cognitive and perceptual disabilities. Each of the 42 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. COLOR: The windows in the blocks are red, yellow, blue, or green. The blocks are natural
Deluxe Scrabble Game: Braille Version
The Deluxe Scrabble Game: Braille Version is a braille board game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game, adapted from the standard Scrabble game, comes with brailled tiles, a tactile game board, and instructions in braille and on audio tape. DELIVERY TIME: Usually ships within 3 business days.
Deluxe Sewing Machine Magnifier
The Deluxe Sewing Machine Magnifier is a magnifier for a sewing machine designed for use by individuals with low vision. The magnifier attaches to the machine with self-adhesive tape to aid users in threading the needle.
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 Tractor Scoot With Bucket Basket
The Deluxe Tractor Scoot with Bucket Basket is a garden stool designed for use by senior or individuals with arthritis or balance or walking disabilities. Constructed of steel tubing with a powder-coated finish, this four-wheeled, steerable stool enables the user to sit while gardening and steer around garden beds without getting up. The tractor-style seat is height adjustable and swivels a full 360 degrees. This stool includes an accessory tray and bucket basket that mount under and behind th
DeRoyal Braille UNO cards
The DeRoyal Braille UNO cards are a tactile card game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The card game features braille in each corner of the card for ease of use and feel. These Braille UNO cards make it accessible for all players while keeping the classic look for sighted players. Recommended for all ages.
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 Reading Stand (Model 1-03220-00)
The Desk Top Reading Stand, model 1-03220-00, is an adjustable bookholder designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable desk top reading stand holds reading material at a proper position for individuals with low vision. This wooden stand has a book shelf that can be moved from left to right, adjustable page clamps, and a built-in carrying handle. DIMENSIONS (HxW): Top surface measures 23.75 x 18 inches. WEIGHT: 9 1/8 pounds.
Desoto Classic
The Desoto Classic is an adult, leg-powered tricycle designed for individuals with physical disabilities. This cycle features a low step-through frame for facilitated mounting, a low gear ratio for easy pedaling, high-rise handlebars, a western saddle-style bike seat, a vinyl-coated basket located behind the seat, a complete reflector package, a chrome front fender, and a front caliper brake with parking lock. This cycle also features a covered chain and sprocket for safety, three large spoked w
Detachable Claw
The Detachable Claw is a golf accessory designed for us by people with grasping disabilities, upper extremity disabilities and other disabilities that prevent a person from being able to reach a ball on the ground or in a hole. The Detachable Claw consists of two parts: the Claw pick up tool with a magnet on its base and a 1.5-inch screw that screws into the small hole on the end of a putter grip and has a magnet. The two magnets hold the Detachable Claw when being used to pick up the ball. This
Developmental Balls (Models W3259, W3301, & W3398)
Large inflatable ball for therapy sessions. Lightweight. Thick plastic with nonslip surface. Available in 20 inch diameter (W3259), 24 inch diameter (W3301), or 37 inch diameter (W3398).
Developmental Training Ball (Model 130187)
Extra large inflatable ball of washable vinyl. Inflatable up to various diameters. Used for developing large muscle coordination and facilitating throwing and catching skills. Large ball for child to sit on. Illustrated exercise manual included by some distributors. Other sizes 18 inches, 24 inches, 30 inches, 36 inches, 37 inches, 48 inches, 60 inches and 72 inch diameters.
Device For One Armed Angler.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Enables the line and the hook to be held firmly for hook tying and baiting by a one armed angler or fisherman. Diagonal slit is cut in round rubber washer which is fitted over fishing rod and holds line firmly. AUTHOR: Water Sports Division: British Sports Association for the Disabled TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled REF: East Ardsley, England: EP Publishing limited: p 31 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R2531 PAGES (including cover): 2 1983.
Device To Access Swimming Pool
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide swimming pool access for a person with intellectual and physical disabilities. A 24-volt solar-charged pool hoist from Australian manufacturer Wymo was chosen for this adaptation. However, when lowered into the pool using the hoist, the user needed to be supported while she was removed from the sling. She also needed support during the reverse process of putting the sling back on when she was being taken out. A “landing bay” was made in the pool for the ind
Dice Roller Switch Adapted
Dice Roller Switch Adapted is a dice rolling machine for individuals who are not able to roll the dice on their own or operate the standard button or switch for a dice rolling machine. This battery operated dice roller is adapted with a 1/8 inch jack to accept any standard switch (not included) that allows people with disabilities to "roll" the dice. Press your switch and watch the dice shake and roll! Now switch users can play games or have fun learning math skills with the dice. Comes with 5 d
Dice Tosser, The
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with upper extremity disabilities to play games requiring dice throws. A wooden box was built with a circuit, a single solenoid, a plug-in 1/8-inch jack receptacle, and a battery. The dice are placed on the small circular platform. The solenoid, when activated by a pressure switch, pops up and the dice are randomly tossed. TITLE: The Dice Tosser. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLETE/dice1.htm. REF: Th
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.
Digging Tool
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To produce a long-handled digging tool designed for use by individuals in a sitting position. Cut curved handles out of wood with a bandsaw, designing them to be as long as needed to provide an easy reach from a sitting position. Attach a broken hay rake tine to create the digger. MATERIALS: Wood to be cut for handle; hay rake tine. TOOLS: Bandsaw. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http:/
Digital Camera Mount And Control Device
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide an individual with cerebral palsy a customized, digital camera mount, and control device. The patron was unable to avoid moving the camera when she operated the shutter, so her shots were blurred. The first solution was to isolate the triggering mechanism from the camera; but today’s digital cameras lack the remote triggering capacity that film cameras have. A “camera remote shutter release” was the solution. A release mechanism consisting of solenoid which
Digital Display Loop (Models Dpf8-M300 & Dpf8-M71)
The Digital Display Loop, models DPF8-M300 and DPF8-M71, is a loop amplification system designed for use in retail establishments and medical facilities to provide access and information to hearing aid users through the hearing aid's T-coil. This above counter induction loop system combines the physical presence of the loop system with the ability to display still images or video for information or marketing purposes. It can be mounted on a wall or placed on a desk or counter. The system feature
Dimpl
Dimpl is a sensory toy for babies meant to help babies explore with their senses. Built safely into the sturdy ABS plastic frame are five vibrant silicone bubbles in varying sizes and colors. It's so simple, yet oddly, so brilliantly fun, fascinating, and impossible to put down...for babies...or adults! Push them all the way in to pop them through to the other side. Delve into the simple delight of poking them with your fingers. It's a perfect sensory adventure babies and toddlers can take with
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 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.
Dirt King Big Kid Dually Tricycle
The Dirt King Big Kid Dually Tricycle is designed for children ages 7 and up with mobility disabilities to pedal toward better health and leg strength. Some assembly required. Instructions for assembly are included.
Disc Slide
The Disc Slide is a manual dexterity device which encourages children to simulate a day-to-day buttoning function by passing a disc through a stitched button hole. The Disc Slide not only improves children's fine motor skills and confidence, but will facilitate dressing skills.
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
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 Disc
Pick it up, toss it, manipulate it and look for all the hidden objects in this hands-on Discovery Disc that will keep children busy for hours.
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-
Discovery Wooden Pro Card Shuffler
The Discovery Wooden Pro Card Shuffler is designed for use by individuals with arthritis or upper extremity disabilities. This shuffler automatically shuffles up to two decks of standard playing cards. The user cuts the deck, lays the cards flat on the trays, and pushes the button for a fast and thorough shuffle. A card return tray is included. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 4.25 x 9 x 5 inches. WEIGHT: 2.69 pounds. WARRANTY: Two month manufacturer's warrant
Disney Smile 'n Play Shape Sorter
The Disney Smile 'N Play Shape Sorter is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children ages eighteen months and up with fine motor and neurological disabilities. The base of the toy is in the shape of Mickey Mouse's shorts and the carrying handle is in the shape of Mickey's ears. The eight blocks which fit in the sorter help teach shapes and colors, and four of the blocks feature Disney characters. The open/close door at the back of the shorts add to put and take play action.
Distal Finger Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with limited or no pincer grasp. Pick is attached to a dorsal shell made of orthoplast with a velcro strap for support. Can be attached to a toe. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 23. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.
Dixon Tv / Radio Hearing Aid (Model 2301)
Provides personalized listening with independent volume control for all radio and television sets (including color). May also be fitted for bone conduction if required, at additional charge. Suitable for the average hard-of-hearing individual. Hard-wired. Kit comes with control unit, earphone receiver with fitting tip and cord, isolation transformer and instructions. Size: 3 by 3 by 2 inches.
Dixon Tv/radio Super Power (Model 2302)
Hi-powered version of Catalog ##2301. Incorporates a powerful push-pull amplifier which operates independently of TV or radio volume. Kit comes with control unit, earphone receiver with fitting tip and cord, isolation transformer, batteries and instructions. If unit is to be used on color TV set, they require the impedance value in order to supply the correct value isolation transformer. This info may be obtained from a TV Repair or Service Company. Size: 5 3/4 by 3 3/8 by 1 5/8". Uses 2 penlite
Diy Adapted Power Wheels Toy
---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself adapted power wheels electric ride on toy for children with disabilities. First locate the two wires that connect to the pedal switch and splice into the wires on either side of this switch. To create a switch for a child who cannot use the foot pedal a standard light switch can be used. Using a hot glue gun secure the wires so they do not hang all over the place and get ripped out. The wires you install should not be visibl
Diy Blind Rubix Cube
--- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself (DIY) tactile Rubik's cube for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Step 1: Remove all color stickers on a Rubik's cube except for the orange side. Tweezers may be used for for this step. Step 2: Prepare all the tactile items by cutting the items into 0.625-inch squares. Step 3: Using the hot glue gun, glue like items to each of the five available sides (i.e. glue all the green felt squares to one side of the cube) s
DIY Lighter Aid
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To provide assistance for those with limited fine motor strength and dexterity to light a lighter rod. MATERIALS USED: Plasticine or clay, Lighter rod, 2 component casting silicone with stiffness A30, 5 pieces wood, Low density polyutherane foam, Braided polyamide rope (rope with little stretch), 2 Eyebolts, Putty, Bicycle brake lever, Paint. TOOLS NEEDED: Drill, Sandpaper. PREPPARATION: 1. Personalize Hand Print: Use the Plasticine or clay to make a h
Diy Mouse From Wii Remote
---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself mouse for individuals with hand disabilities. First the Wii remote needs to be disassembled in order to reach the button actuators in which to solder the ADSL cable. Step 1: To disassemble the remote: (1) Dismount the battery cap you will see two screws, (2) with the screw driver (a special one bought on eBay for one dollar was used) unscrew the screws, (3) this will allow the remote to be taken apart, (4) the golden circl
Diy Playing Card Holder
DO-IT-YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: Kids with fine motor issues (including very young typically-developing children) can find it difficult to play the card games. And if the user has no hand use and someone else has to show them their cards without peeking, it can ruin the game. This DIY fix allows for ease of card holding and transfer.
INSTRUCTIONS: To make the holder, take two old CDs and attach them together by placing superglue only around the innermost edge. Make sure to offset them by about
DIY Pool Noodle Balance Board
The DIY Pool Noodle Balance Board is a do it yourself balancing activity designed for parents of children with Autism to do with them. It gives vestibular input to the child as they try to balance on the piece of wood. It is challenging to balance on because the noodle compresses under the child's weight.
DIY Raised Line Paper
DIY Raised Line Paper is a do it yourself educational product designed for students with learning disabilities to learn how to write. It is created with paper (lined or blank), ruler (if creating with blank paper) and a marker. Instructions below.
DIY Sensory Tray Version 2
The Sensory Tray Version 2 is do it yourself project designed for individuals with autism or cognitive disabilities. It can be used by individuals who have limited mobility and are in a wheelchair but it could be adapted to non wheelchair users as well. The tray is made from a foam base which is covered with felt. Elastic and Velcro loops are then attached to the board. Sensory items and toys can be attached.
DIY Stylus
The DIY Stylus is a do it yourself stylus designed for those individuals with upper extremity disabilities to use.
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 Travel Games: Maze Fun
DIY Travel Games: Maze Fun is an activity designed for fidgety children with fine motor and learning disabilities to do. DIY Travel Games: Maze Fun works on visual motor tracking and planning as well as pincher grasp. It is part of a set that includes Tic Tac Toe, Triangle Peg Solitaire, and Alphabet Learning. Each DIY activity is made with washi tape.
DIY Travel Games: Triangle Peg Solitaire
DIY Travel Games is a DIY activity designed for fidgety children with fine motor and learning disabilities to work on problem-solving and visual planning. It is part of a it that also includes Tic Tac Toe, Maze Fun, and Alphabet Learning. Each DIY activity is made with washi tape.
Diy Wii-Mote Modification
---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself rewired Wii remote to function using a switch witbigger buttons for individuals with disabilities. This DIY allows individuals with disabilities to use the Wiimote by not having to press the small buttons on the remote but rather use the buttons that have been rewired—A button, B button, the directional pad (up, down, left, right), and the home button. Step 1: Gather and set up soldering equipment. Step 2: Disassemble the W
Djeco Green Rain Shaker
The Djeco Green Rain Shaker is a toy that helps promote dexterity, and motor planning, while also providing children with audio sensory input. The shaker also provides users with a hand eye coordination activity by aiming to shake the little beads into holes included in the shaker.
Djeco Toys Geosavanna Magnetic Block Set
The Geosavanna Magnetic Block Set helps children maintain dexterity and reinforce pattern-replicating skills by completing the forms on the cards. Residents can also use the brightly colored magnetic pieces to create their own patterns. Set includes 41 wooden pieces and 21 cards in an easy-to-carry, magnetic wooden carry case.
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.
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 Drinking Bowl Signalization For Visually Impaired
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To assist visually impaired individuals with determining if more water is needed in the water bowl for guide dogs. This solution is a balance system that is positioned under the dog’s drinking bowl. When the weight of the water in the bowl is too low a switch is turned on. This triggers a signalization unit (solar powered flashing light) that immediately draws the attention of the user and impels him/her to fill the water bowl. To make the system
Dog Leash
The Dog Leash is a grasping aid for the hand designed to provide a dog leash that is easy to release and lock by a person with weak hands or limited manual dexterity. The standard brass snap shackle fitting from a sailboat is fixed to the end of a 3-inch leather wrapped extension. There is a large ring attached to the plunger on the snap shackle for easier grasping. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by Andre Paquette for pet owners with reduced dexterity who have difficulty operating the fittings
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.
Dog-E-Minder
The Dog-E-Minder is an electronic dog tag and pet care reminder designed for use by individuals with cognitive or memory disabilities who own pets or care for pets. This three button device, which attached to the dog's collar like a standard dog tag, features three buttons that are used to remind the pet owner when the dog last ate, was walked or received its medication, respectively. When any of these tasks are performed, the corresponding button must be held down for 3 seconds and a new date
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
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 (Model 263900)
Tactile, 28 double six domino game. One piece plastic box with metal spinners for easy mixing. Indented dots allow easy tactual reading.
Dominoes - Boxed Set (Model Aig11D)
Dominoes - Boxed Set, model AIG11D,are tactile dominoes designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The set includes 28 plastic pieces. A plastic case and instructions in print and Braille are included. DIMENSIONS: EACH DOMINO is 1.9375 x 1 x 0.25 inches. COLOR: The case is black and the pieces are white with black raised dots.
Dominoes with Raised Dots -Double Six
The Dominoes with Raised Dots -Double Six is a board game designed to enable individuals who are blind or have low vision to participate in a dominos game. The game board includes a standard, 28-piece set, made of heavy-duty white plastic. Tactile for easy identification of pieces.
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
Donjoy Shoulder Stabilizer Shoulder Pad Attachment
The Donjoy Shoulder Stabilizer Shoulder Pad Attachment (SPA) is designed for those with shoulders instabilities to protect against abduction, external, and internal rotation. Range of Motion control can be customized with easy strap adjustment. The device maintains the pads at a cooler temperature and is equipped with protection pads. Features flexible rotator and customizable straps.
Door Hanger
DO IT YOURSELF
PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments or door hangers. Fabric paint applied to a precut craft foam or wooden door hanger creates a tactile image. Using a Simulated Braille Technique (see entry), a braille message can be added to the hanger. Required supplies include fabric paint in a variety of colors, wood or foam door hanger, foam shapes or other tactile pieces (numbers, letters, shapes, or designs), and a glue gun. Write a name or message on th
Doro Handleeasy 321Rc Remote
The Doro HandleEasy 321rc universal television remote control designed for use by individuals with limited dexterity or low vision. The unit has seven large programmable buttons and a learning function which enables it to learn commands from multiple existing remotes. POWER: Uses triple-A batteries (included). COLOR: White with black buttons.
Dot-To-Dot Therapy Book
This Dot-To-Dot Alphabet Book is designed for individuals with upper extremity disabilities or those who have poor fine motor ability, poor dexterity, etc. or to help novice learners or slower learners to learn the sequence of alphabet letter, while at the same time, building their eye-hand coordination skills. Contains 64 pages of dot-to-dot alphabet activities, a bonus incentive chart, and 140 gold star stickers.
Dots Hopper Ball
The Dots Hopper Ball is a ball with a handle that the user sits on designed for children with disabilities to improve coordination, balance, lymph circulation, and engage in sensory integration. Strong latex-free vinyl material for maximum durability. Provides a fun indoor/outdoor workout. Special patented handgrip safety handle. Inflate with a hand or foot pump.
Double Joyrider
The Double Joyrider is a 4-wheeled cycle with side-by-side seating for two people designed for use by individuals with balance, neurological, or physical disabilities. Designed similarly to a over-sized three-wheeler, this cycle features two large mag wheels in the rear and two independent smaller mag front wheels. This cycle offers independent pedaling, enabling two riders to pedal, one rider to pedal while the other rests, or one rider to pedal alone. Standard features include individual handl
Double Reeboundnet Kit
The ReeBoundNet Kit is an eye-hand coordination activity designed for use by children 13 years of age and older and adults with fine motor or neurological disabilities. The Kit includes two back-to-back nets on a large square frame enabling two activities to take place simultaneously. The users can hit the net target with bean bags and balls in any eye-hand coordination activity program. The net has one fixed bounce-back angle designed for maximum returns; however, the bounce-back angle can be s
Double Up Vocabulary and Leisure Game
Double Up Vocabulary and Leisure Game uses photos to teach children leisure and hygiene nouns and action words. Students pick a card and match it to the identical picture on their board. If they don’t have that picture, they can pass it to the student who does. The game can also be used to memorize from association by matching action cards with their corresponding noun. Includes 4 games with 144 matching cards. Can be played with 1 to 4 users.
Dowel Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Large pick for persons who has palmar prehension but not fine grasp. Wooden dowel 6 to 8 inches long with a slit at one end to hold standard pick. A bicycle handgrip can be put on other end of dowel to help grasping. Pick is grasped in palm and held by fingers without thumb, or can be held like pencil. can also be inserted into a palmar utensil holder. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted
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
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.
Draw-Loc
The Draw-Loc is a bow release aid designed for use by people with limited hand and arm movement and strength. The Draw-Loc consists of a rod that fits into a mount bolted to the center of a compound bow. The mount fits left- and right-handed bows. A release with a safety is attached to the end of the rod. The user can attach the bowstring to the release with a loop and engage the safety, and then draw the bow by himself or herself or have another person draw the bow by sliding the rod back unti
Drawing Board.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Small stand or easel that sits on a table to hold paper for a child to draw or paint. Plywood board 10 by 10 inches which slides into a base made of 8 by 10 inch plywood with two battens (1 by 1 by 10 inches) fastened on leaving a gap between them of about 5/16 of an inch; the distance between the boards determines the tilt of the easel. This can be painted flat black and used as a blackboard, or paper can be tacked to it. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking.
Dreamfit Motorcycle
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a motorcycle that can be used by individuals with paraplegia. Inspired by a paraplegic ex-motorcross champion, West Australian Darren Lomman established a project to create a motocycle for paraplegic riders based on a heavily modified Honda CBR250RR. The prototype is road licensed and operational and has the potential to become a commercial product. Started as a university project, the Dreamfit CBR250RR has been modified to suit riders p
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.
Dressing Monkey (Model W39592)
The Dressing Monkey, model W39592, is a fine motor skill activity toy designed for use by children with fine motor disabilities. This plush toy monkey is designed to aid in developing basic daily dressing skills. He comes colorfully dressed in complete attire offering eleven learn-to-dress activities. Attire includes removable socks, lace-up sneakers, a shirt, and overalls. Basic activities include practice in tying shoes, snapping straps, and zipping pockets. DIMENSIONS: 22 inches long. COLOR:
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
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.
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
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
Dynaflex Amber Powerball Gyro
The Dynaflex Amber Powerball Gyro with Glowing Amber Lights strengthens wrists, forearms, and other lower arm muscles. The powerball is used as a carpal tunnel exercise (for prevention and rehabilitation) and also for improving arm strength for most sports and physical activities.
E-Wheels EW-36 3-Wheel Electric Senior Mobility Scooter - Blue
E-Wheels EW-36 3-Wheel Electric Senior Mobility Scooter - Blue is a product designed to help individuals with lower extremity disabilities do independent transportation. It provides up to 45 miles on a single charge (charger included). Also included, is a reverse switch, armrest and large storage basket. Equipped with digital anti-theft alarm and two rear shock absorbers in the frame. Transaxle differential brushless motor; 3-wheel high-powered scooter with a brushless electric motor. Up to 45 m
E-Z Mount
The E-Z Mount is stirrups designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or balance disabilities. This portable, removable device adds an extra step between the ground and the stirrup iron to shorten the distance the rider must raise his or her leg to mount a horse. Available for Western and English stirrups, this device includes a carrying pouch.
E-Z See Playing Cards
The E-Z See Playing Cards are designed for individuals who are blind or who have low vision. These poker-sized cards feature big 1-1/4 inch numbers which are easily read by users with low vision. The cards feature high-contrast white letters on dark red backgrounds for hearts and diamonds, and black backgrounds for clubs and spades. The cards feature a code for quick suit recognition.
Eagle Single Rider Vehicle With Standard Seat
The Eagle Single Rider Vehicle with Standard Seat is an adapted golf cart and personal electric vehicle designed for use by individuals with walking or balance disabilities, arthritis or limited stamina. This single rider golf car allows the user to play golf without getting out of the cart. When the user approaches a golf ball, he or she can position the vehicle, put it in “park,” and then rotate the seat and hit the ball while seated. The frame/chassis is made of welded tubular painted steel a
Eagle Single Rider Vehicle With Tilt Seat (Model 724Ts)
The Eagle Single Rider Vehicle with Tilt Seat, model 724TS, is an adapted golf cart and personal electric vehicle designed for use by individuals with walking or balance disabilities, arthritis or limited stamina. This single rider golf car allows the user to play golf without getting out of the cart. When the user approaches a golf ball, he or she can position the vehicle, put it in “park,” and then rotate the seat and hit the ball while seated. The frame/chassis is made of welded tubular paint
Eagle's Nest Field Events Chair
The Eagle's Nest Field Events Chair is a sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The chair is designed to leave the throwing arm free and to support the user while throwing. The standard design has casters and an armrest / push handle on the non-throwing side. The throwing side has no armrest, so the throwing arm is free, and has non-wheeled legs so the chair stays in place during the throw. Each chair is custom made.
Early Childhood Break Box
Early Childhood Break Box is a box full of educational toys and therapy tools, designed for young children and meant to engage those persons with autistic traits or Asperger’s syndrome, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder or any students who cannot sit still. The box is geared toward preventing disruptive behavior by integrating the sensory motor activities throughout the day. Assists in self-regulation in order to develop the ability to calm down, channel energy, and focus for extended p
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
Easel
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To create an easel to enable an individual with quadriplegia to engage in creative painting. Made of plywood, the easel consists of a base that sits on a table and a board that is hinged to the front of the base, and a wheel on to which the painting is mounted. The wheel allows the painting to be rotated on the board. The two-piece base consists of a fixed piece at the bottom and a sliding piece above, with Teflon disks in between to ensure the top piece moves easily.
Easel For Wheelchair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means for an individual with severe phyical disabilities to paint. The easel has a crossbar that restson the arms of a wheelchair with an arm in the center that points away from the user; a clamp at the end of the arm holds the vertical mount for the easel, which extends between the user's legs. The vertical mount supports a vertical rail equipped with two horizontal carriers that hold the painting in place. Another arm, mounted on the left, is equipped w
Easi Grip Weeder
The Easi Grip Weeder garden tool has a specially angled ergonomic handle making it comfortable to use. By keeping a user's hand and wrist at a natural angle, it helps eliminate the strains and blisters that can be caused by conventional style garden tools.
Easi Grip™ Garden Arm Support Cuff
The Easi Grip™ Garden Arm Support Cuff is designed for users with amputation, arthritis, who have suffered a stroke, or other arm limitations. The device allows the strength of the forearm and upper arm to be used, decreasing strain on the wrist and fingers. This adapted gardening support plugs into any of the Peta Easi-Grip Garden Tools and Peta Easi-Grip Long Reach Garden Tools. The support also works with the Peta Add-On Handles to adapt standard tools for people with decreased hand strength.
Easi-Grip Cultivator
The Easi-Grip Cultivator is a short-handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with grasping or upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. The ergonomically-angled handle keeps the hand and wrist in a natural position and the three stainless steel tines helps prevent soil adhesion. The "soft-feel" non-slip grip prevents the tools from turning in the hand, giving a firmer grip, even in wet conditions. OPTIONS: Arm Support Cuff that plugs into the rear of the handle. DIMENSIONS: (23cm). W
Easi-Grip Fork
The Easi-Grip Fork is a short-handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or grasping disabilities or arthritis. The ergonomically-angled handle keeps the hand and wrist in a natural position and the three-tine stainless steel tool helps prevent soil adhesion. The "soft-feel" non-slip grip prevents the tools from turning in the hand, giving a firmer grip even in wet conditions. OPTIONS: Arm Support Cuff that plus into the rear of the handle. DIMENSIONS: Overall lengt
Easi-Grip Scissors (Model F75800)
The Easi-Grip Scissors are scissors with voluntary opening action designed for individuals with little or no finger strength or manual dexterity. These all-purpose scissors close with a light sqeeze and open up automatically by means of a built-in plastic spring. The scissors may be used with either the right or left hand and feature stainless steel blades and molded-on nylon spring handles. A hang-up holder/blade protector is also included. Three models are available: model H75800-001 has round
Easi-Grip Spring Scissors (Models Pc 6358 & Pc 6358-01)
Easi-grip Spring Scissors are self-opening scissors designed for use by individuals with limited hand strength or grasping ability. The user's fingers may be placed in the wide, easy-grip loop handle or they may be placed on top of the handles. A slight squeeze closes the blades; releasing pressure opens the blades. Model PC 6358 has rounded tips and model 6358-01 has pointed tips. Blade guards are included with both models. DIMENSIONS: These scissors are 6.5 inches long.
Easier Painting
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted easel and head mount for artists with cerebral palsy who have limited hand/grasping function. A new head mount was created after evaluating the consumer using the inner mechanism from a welder’s helmet, which has a tensioner in the back to ensure an exact fit. A small brass plate was riveted to the front, taking care to preserve the frame’s cloth surround so that the individual’s forehead was protected. Onto the plate, a
Easy Action Micro-Tip Scissors
The Easy Action Micro-Tip Scissors are scissors designed for use by individuals with arthritis, grasping or upper extremity disabilities, or limited hand strength. Intended to reduce hand strain, these micro-tip easy action scissors have a spring-action design that opens the blades after each cut. The scissors have high grade stainless steel blades that offer a lasting sharp edge that cuts all the way to the tip. Other features include an easy-to-slide thumb lock that provides safe storage, and
Easy Cardholder
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To assist children and adults with fine motor and grasping difficulties participate in a card game by using a phone book to hold the card.
Easy Grip Scissors (Models 6027 & 6028)
The Easy Grip Scissors, models 6027 & 6028 are scissors with a flexible handle designed for use by individuals with limited hand strength or grasping ability. The scissors can be used either right- or left-handed, and the ergonomic handle permits operation with a squeezing action between the finger and thumb or the thumb and the palm. The scissors feature a polypropylene handle with a nylon spring strap, stainless steel blades, and blade protectors. Model PC 6027 has rounded tips and model 6
Easy Homemade Lacing Cards
Easy Homemade Lacing Cards are do it yourself lacing cards that parents make out of foam sheets designed for children with sensory disabilities to play with. They create a lacing card busy bag that can be taken anywhere that is a great quiet activity as well as good fine motor practice. The parent can use farm cookie cutters to make farm lacing cards or use dinosaur stencils to make dino theme lacing cards.
Easy Read Bingo Game
The Easy Read Bingo Game is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. The set has materials needed for a small group to play bingo, including 100 Bingo cards, 100 calling cards, 1,500 bingo chips, bingo deck, and a fingertip master board. OPTIONS: Bingo calling cards, Bingo game pad, Bingo game board, Bingo markers, Magnetic bingo chips, Bingo calling board, and Magnetic wand. DIMENSIONS: Bingo cards are 3.4 x 2.24 inches, the calling cards are 9.25 x 8 inches,and the m
Easy Read Finger Tip Bingo Card
The Easy Read Finger Tip Bingo Card is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision, arthritis or limited dexterity. Eliminating the need to deal with loose markers, this card features large bold numbers and markers that slide down to cover numbers that are called. The card has 5-ply construction. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 8 inches with 0.5625-inch high numbers in 1-inch viewing windows. COLORS: The card is green or blue with black numbers in white background. The sliding marke
Easy Threading Needles
Easy Threading Needles are easy thread sewing needles designed for use by persons with limited dexterity, or who are blind or have low vision. The metallic needle's square eye is easier to thread than standard needle eyes. DIMENSIONS: 0.5 inches long.
Easy- Read Playing Cards (Model W1904)
The Giant-Face Poker Deck, model W1904, is a deck of low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These playing cards are printed on plastic-coated, heavy-weight, linen-textured paper stock and have a face twice as large as standard cards.
Eating Skills Program
The Eating Skills Program is an independent living skills and personal skills tutorial designed to teach and reinforce basic table manners for people with cognitive disabilities. The program is a board game which addresses mealtime issues at home, in school, in the workplace, and in restaurants. The program includes the game board and playing pieces, draw cards, a teacher's guide with answers to questions on the board or draw cards plus additional topics for discussion, six Individual Progress R
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
Eclipse
The Eclipse is a manual sport wheelchair that is both lightweight (16 lbs. base weight) and strong (made of alloy materials of aerospace quality). FRAME: Frame is provided with an 85 degree front end to enhance mobility with a reduced turning radius. SEAT DEPTH: 10 to 15 inches. SEAT WIDTH: 10 to 20 inches. SEAT HEIGHT: 8 to 16 inches. BACKREST: Folding or non- folding, 8 to 16 inches high, 10 to 20 inches wide. Folding design allows adjustment, upright locking, and folding within one mechanism.
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 Sand & Water Table (Model La309)
The 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 6.5-inch deep tub and is 20inches wide x 27.25 inches long. The stand adjusts from 18 to 21 inches high.
ECR4Kids Fire Truck, Ages 12 Months to 6 Years
The ECR4Kids Fire Truck, Ages 12 Months to 6 Years is an educational toy designed for children to play with. Features beveled edges and rounded corners for optimum safety against scratches against the floor. It has a sturdy ladder and two firefighters for effectively accessing high-rise buildings. It lets the child transport firefighters into the scene, whenever it is required. Adult supervision is required to prevent any hazard.
Edge Monoski
The Edge MonoSki is a mono ski and sit ski designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The ski comes with a carbon fiber seat, a suspension system with a steel spring, a nylon web waist restraint, and a nylon web foot restraint. The user can select a small (13.5 inches), medium (14.5 inches) or a large (15.5 inches) bucket seat and ride height is adjustable.The following spring rates are available (weight necessary to move the spring 1 inc
Edging Shear (Model 2034) & Lawn Shear (Model 2040)
Long handled edging shear, vertical or horizontal 7 inch blades, smooth pivot action. Handles 32 to 33 inches long, plastic grips.
Educational Advantage Shape Posting Game
The Educational Advantage Shape Posting Game is an educational game designed for students ages three and up with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities to develop shape identification, sorting and fine motor skills.. Sort pictures by their shape with these self-checking, real photo cards. Features four brightly colored plastic boxes, each with a shape on the front (square, triangle, circle and rectangle). Includes 40 double-sided cards with color photos and a picture of the shape pic
Educational Insights 8898 Junior Talking Globe, Ages 5 Up
The Educational Insights 8898 Junior Talking Globe, Ages 5 Up is designed for children with learning disabilities and sensory processing disorder to learn geography. This is a talking globe that uses audio and visual clues, light and sound effects and music. Features 2 game modes, high-quality digital voice technology, adjustable volume, question repeat and help button. For 1 to 3 players. Not for three years old’s, small parts.
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.
Edushape Link-A-Shape
Edushape Link-a-Shape foam blocks improve logic and reasoning ability and develop hand-eye coordination. Squares, rectangles, circular and hexagon shapes have printed surfaces which fit together to create endless 3D abstract creations. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches length x 5 inches width x 12 inches height. CAPACITY: Children of 18 months to 3 years. WEIGHT: 8 ounces shipping weight. COLOR: Multiple. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.
Egg And Spoon Game
The Egg and Spoon Game is an eye-hand coordination designed for use by individuals in therapeutic riding programs. This long spoon has an attached ball that the user tosses up and tries to catch in the spoon. The spoon has a loop handle with three interchangeable cups. The interchangeable cups come in three depths to offer varying levels of difficulty. This activity is designed to help a rider work on focus while improving posture, seat position, and balance. Balancing the egg teaches the riding
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.
El Companero Therapeutic Bareback Rider
The El Companero Therapeutic Bareback Rider is a bareback pad designed for use by individuals with disabilities in therapeutic riding programs. These soft pads enhance communication between the rider and the horse, provide the rider with the natural feel of the motions of the horse, and provide a firm grip. Handmade from top suede leather, these pads vary in shape and contour and drape over the horse's back and sides to the rider's calf. A pocket with Velcro closure on the underside holds a remo
El Tucura Off-Road Trike
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an off-road hand-propelled tricycle for individuals with paraplegia or other mobility disabilities. The El Tucura ("the Grasshopper") is a hand-propelled trike that provides paraplegic users the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of off-road, downhill, mountain biking. The El Tucura’s crank handle drive allows hands to be free for steering while accelerating. The three 180-millimeter disc brakes and a 250-millimeter suspension provide add
Elec-Tra-Mate (Model 312Hs, 412Hs, 413Hs)
The Elec-Tra-Mate is a electric fishing reel drive designed for ease in retrieve when fishing for people with disabilities. The Elec-Tra-Mate 412HS is available to fit the Penn 320 or 330 Super Levelwind fishing reels or the Penn Special Senator 113H 4/0, while the Elec-Tra-Mate 413HS is balanced to fit the Penn 330 GTi reel. Pushbutton retrieval of fishing line, optional toggle switch available. POWER: 12 volt power required, battery clips or twist-lock plug supplied. OPTIONS: Also available wi
Elec-Tra-Mate Spinning Reel Drive (Model 450Pth)
The Elec-Tra-Mate, model 450PTH, is an electric fishing reel drive designed for use with upper extremity disabilities. Designed for use with the Penn 4500 SS and 5500 SS Spifisher Spinning Reels, the unit attaches to the side of the reel and comes standard with a remote waterproof switch that mounts to the foregrip of the rod for one handed use. This model can also be ordered with a switch cord only for use with ability switches (not included). POWER: 12-volt power is required. A six-foot coiled
Electra Ride Power Kits (Models 100 Deluxe, 200 Executive For Trikes, Series 3, & 200 Executive For Bikes)
The Electra Ride Power Kits are add-on power units for tricycles and bicycles designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, neurological disabilities, spinal cord injury, or arthritis. These kits mount to most adult tricycles or bicycles and enable risers to choose the amount of assistance required: total power, power-assisted pedaling, or standard pedaling with no power. The kits include the drive unit, battery, battery case, wiring, and all components. Tricycle drive units mount
Electronic Easel
The Electronic Easel is designed to provide an electronic easel that is highly adjustable with the use of a mouthstick. The painting easel is mounted on the frame of an electric car seat. The 9 different easel adjustments are controlled by a switch which operates by positioning a mouthstick in front of the switch face. A switch and paintbrush holder are mounted on a framework which consists of 9 mm stainless steel rods. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by Chris Andersen and Fred O'Kelly for a hig
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
Elementary Piano For One Hand
Elementary Piano for One Hand is a music lesson book for learning to play the piano with one hand. It contains 30 pages of music specifically written to be played with one hand.
Eliminator & Eliminator X
The Top End Eliminator and the Eliminator X are racing wheelchairs that are designed with aerodynamic frames and lower center of gravity for athletic individuals who use a wheelchair and wish to compete. Each bike comes standard with a helmet and tool kit. FRAME: The frame is made of custom 6061 T6 Aluminum T-frame. There are three cage designs: V, open-V, ar I-cage. The Eliminator X has a one-sided triagular fork. Overall length measures 56 to 66 inches in two inch increments. STEERING: Custom
Elite Gardening Gloves
The Elite Gardening Gloves are gardening gloves designed for use by men and women with arthritis, hand or wrist joint disabilities, or hand cramping or fatigue. These ergonomic gloves help protect and support the hand while permitting full dexterity. Made of washable, flexible cabretta leather (sheepskin), these gloves have breathable, stretchy neoprene motion zones over the knuckles; moisture ports between the fingers; and patented padding in the thumb, fingers, and palm to aid in reducing blis
Elite Wheelchair
The Swede Elite is a lightweight manual wheelchair designed for use by adults with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Rigid titanium; available in black, seagreen, plum, lilac, blue, or red. SEAT: Seat width available from 14 to 18 inches; seat height is adjustable; seat depth is adjustable from 14 to 16, or 16 to 18 inches. Seat angle ranges from 3 to 10 degrees. Backrest is foldable. UPHOLSTERY: Detachable, washable nylon velour; black. ARMRESTS: Optional. BRAKES: Medium mounted. CASTERS: 5 or 6 in
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.
Embroidery Hoop
The Embroidery Hoop is a clamp-on needlework hoop designed for people with upper extremity disabilities or use of only one hand. This hoop can be used for knitting, crocheting, darning, and embroidery and clips to tabletops up to one inch-thick. The device has an adjustable, flexible gooseneck and includes the holder, darning ring, and a hoop with a flexible shaft. DIMENSIONS: The gooseneck is 13.5 inches long and the hoop is 8 inches in diameter.
Endless Pool
The Endless Pool is an aquatic exercise machine designed for use by individuals with arthritis or upper or lower extremity disabilities. This counter-current swimming and water exercise machine is small enough to fit inside a home or business. Its pool features an adjustable current that is broad and deep enough to allow the user to swim or exercise in place. Temperature can also be set precisely. The pool is a freestanding unit constructed of modular steel panels, and can be installed in any ne
English Breakaway Safety Stirrups
The English Breakaway Safety Stirrups are stirrups designed for use by individuals with balance,lower extremity disabilities or arthritis. Designed to break away in case of a fall, these stirrups include pads and are made of polished stainless steel. DIMENSIONS: 4 or 4.5 inches wide
English Foot Free Stirrups
The English Foot Free Safety Stirrups are stirrups designed for use by individuals with balance or lower extremity disabilities. The sculptured outer edge of this stainless steel stirrup allows the foot to slide out in the event of a fall. DIMENSIONS: Available with widths of 4.25, 4.75 or 5.25 inches.
English Peacock Safety Stirrups
The English Peacock Safety Stirrups are designed for use by individuals with balance, lower extremity disabilities and arthritis. The Peacock safety stirrups are designed to release the foot upon a fall. Breaks away using a heavy duty rubber band and leather tab, included. Available in pairs with pads, rubber bands and leather tabs.
English Stirrup Cushions With Grip Strip
The English Stirrup Cushions with Grip Strip are a stirrup accessory designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities. Designed to act as shock absorbers for the knee and foot, these cushions are made of Cashel closed cell foam in a canvas cover. The cushion wraps around the stirrup and fastens with hook-and-loop closure. The Grip Strip aids in keeping the foot in the stirrup. SIZES: Medium and large. DIMENSIONS: The medium fits stirrups 4 to 4.25 inches wide and the large fits
English Therapeutic Riding Saddle
The English Therapeutic Riding Saddle is a saddle designed for use in therapeutic riding programs with individuals with mobility, neurological, or cognitive disabilities. Features include a sturdy handle bar, rider leg straps, stirrup leather positioning straps, a padded seat, and two buckle-on seat pads to accommodate different sized riders and aid in balance. The monoflap design and extended billets permit more contact and feel of the horse for maximum benefit. DIMENSIONS: 18 inches long.
Enlarged Fishing Rod Handle.
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY
PURPOSE: Improves grip on fishing pole. Drawing of a handle enlargement which suggests using any suitable cyclical material which can be built up to a diameter of correct size; suggests installing optional finger and thumb stalls for extra support. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: British Sports Assoc for the Disabled. TITLE: Water Sports for the Disabled. REF: Book: EP Publishing, US Distributor, Sterling Publishers, 2 Park Ave, NY, NY: p 34. 1983.
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
Equalizer Adaptive Shooting Bench
The Equalizer Adaptive Shooting Bench is a firearm support and trigger adapter designed for people with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury and others who use a wheelchair, including those with limited upper body movement. When a gun is mounted on this stand, an individual in a wheelchairs can drive up to the bench and shoot the mounted gun. The bench has an adjustable third leg for leveling, and it can fold for transport and storage. The Equalizer Adaptive Shooting Be
Equalizer Shooting System With Custom Chair Mount
The Equalizer Shooting System with Custom Chair Mount is a firearm support for wheelchair and a trigger adapter designed for use by people who use a wheelchair and have limited upper body movement. This system makes it possible for people with physical or neurological disabilities to hunt and shoot from their own wheelchair. The system has over 60 precision machined parts for durability and shooting accuracy, and each chair mount is custom adapted to the user's wheelchair. Multiple brackets can
Equestrian Lift
The Equestrian Lift is a powered, mobile overhead transfer lift designed for transferring individuals with neurological, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury from a wheelchair or chair to a horse. This lift, which is based on the Pilot Lift (see separate entry) platform, uses a vertical lifting motion and can be used for transfers from the floor, a platform or a vehicle to a horse, and vice versa. It has three-way directional movement to allow for use with the horse po
eSight
eSight is designed for use by individuals with low vision and who are legally blind. It uses technology to capture, enhance, and display a real-time video. eSight is hands-free, mobile, and multi-use, which means that users can move seamlessly between activities, including those that would otherwise be inaccessible due to low vision. There are two main components of eSight: the headset and the controller. The headset houses a high-definition camera, OLED screens, and multiple supporting technolo
eSight 3
The eSight 3 is designed for use by individuals who are visually impaired and are legally blind. The eSight 3, is a lighter and less expensive version than the eSight 1.The device uses enhance technology to capture and display a real-time video. Using a high-speed HD camera and two OLED displays, video is processed algorithmically to enhance contrast and quality. The device is fully portable and has a battery life of 6 hours.
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
Euroflex 700 Abc
The Euroflex ABC is designed for children with disabilities to maintain a good posture and increase their mobility.
Euroflex 700 Abc
The Euroflex ABC is designed for children with disabilities to maintain a good posture and increase their mobility.
Euroflex 700 Abc
The Euroflex ABC is designed for children with disabilities to maintain a good posture and increase their mobility.
Exacto Ergo Utility Knife
The Exacto Ergo Utility Knife is a craft knife with a large handle designed for use by individuals with arthritis or grasping disabilities. Useful for cutting cardboard, matboard, foamboard and other art materials, this knife has a large ergonomically-designed handle allowing a full-hand grasp for those with limited hand strength and dexterity. A twist-open knob and patented hinged casing facilitate changing blades. This knife also allows the blade to be positioned horizontally for use as a pain
Excelerator Xlt Handcycle
The Excelerator XLT Handcycle is a hand propelled cycle for adults with mobility disabilities. Capable of reaching speeds up to 20 miles per hour, this three-wheeled, hand-crank cycle features stable maneuverability for those who enjoy competitive cycling. With a Shimano 7-speed hub and reverse drum braking, this cycle can reach up to 24 different speeds. A fully adjustable chain tension idler lets the rider adjust the crank height without having to add or remove chain links. FRAME: Made of oval
Excelerator Handcycle
The Excelerator Handcycle is a hand propelled cycle for adults with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Capable of reaching speeds up to 30 miles per hour (mph), this three-wheeled, hand-crank cycle features stable maneuverability and is a way to exercise or cross-train. Super-7 shifters are positioned for easy accessibility and the Sachs Super-7 hub, with reverse braking, lets the user back up without taking his/her hands off the handles to stop or find a neutral zon
ExerSandals
The ExerSandals is a flotation sandal that is designed to be worn to, from, and in the pool, while adding flotation resistance to deep and shallow water workout routines. The ExerSandal features a slip-resistant bottom, so users don't have to worry about slipping by the pool or shower. It adjusts at forefoot, midfoot, and ankle for a custom fit, and stays on foot during rapid cycling and sprinting.
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
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
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.
Extenda-Ball Pick Up
The Extenda-Ball Pick Up is a golf accessory designed to assist people with grasping disabilities, upper extremity disabilities and other disabilities that prevent a person from being able to reach and pick up a golf ball on the ground or in a hole. This tool has a telescoping handle to enable the user to pick up a ball without bending. It also enables the user to pick up a ball without getting out of a golf cart. DIMENSIONS: The handle is 7 inches long when retracted and extends up to 25 inches
Extendable Loppers
The Extendable Loppers are a long-handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or short stature. This lightweight tool has a sharp blade to cut through branches, and the telescoping handles extend and lock into six positions. DIMENSIONS: The tool is 26.5 inches long with handles collapsed, and the handles extend from 19 to 32.5 inches. WEIGHT: 3.5 pounds.
Extended Easel (Models Ee100, Ee100D, Ee200D, & Ee200S)
Extended easel functions as three different pieces of furniture. Floor easel is designed for child for long sitting activities. Raised book edge holds material at a 20 degree angle and also adjusts to a horizontal plane for play. Adjustable leg set converts floor easel into a portable desk adjustable from 21 inches to 27 inches in height. Capable of converting to horizontal setting. Intermediate size converts easel to a smaller desk 14 inches to 21 inches in height. The seat block converts floor
Extended Thimble Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick provides support to finger and is recommended for persons who are tactilely defensive, for those with contracted fingers or for anyone with limited pincer grasp. Pick is attached to the end of a rubber finger sleeve. Holes are put in the rubber sleeve for ventilation. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Mag
Extended Tray Easel
Extended easel tray has a 20 by 24 inch surface with a 14 1/2 inch cutout. Designed to interface with the TherAdapt Mini- or Primary Cube Chairs and the Mini-Prone Stander. Top adjusts to 30 degree angle. The large model is 28 inches wide by 23 inches deep with an 18 1/4 by 4 1/2 inch cutout. Three types of legs are available for both sizes: 9 to 15 inches high, 15 to 21 inches high or 26 to 32 inches high.
Extra Large Talking Button Clock - for The Blind, Elderly or Visually impaired
The Extra Large Talking Button Clock - for The Blind, Elderly or Visually impaired is designed for those individuals who are visually impaired to tell the time. Good for people with low vision, dementia or hard hearing. Users push the extra large button to hear the current time and push it once again for the current date. Features alarm. Easy to Set with audio instructions.
Extra Yellow Tiles - Braille Scrabble- Bag of 100
The Extra Yellow Tiles - Braille Scrabble- Bag of 100 is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The braille is designed to be standard sized tiles with braille and tactile black letters on a hi-contrast bright yellow tile that make the game more accessible for its users. Made of durable, long-lasting plastic. 100 tiles in storage bag. Note: These are tiles only; Purchase Scrabble Game separately (see Related Items below) Total Product Weight: 5.2 ounces.
Eye Animatronics
Eye Animatronics is a Do It Yourself project for those individuals with learning and neurological disabilities to create. This Arduino project uses an Optical Flow Sensor (ADNS3080) to capture movement. Then translates the data to move servo's making it look as eyes are following a moving object. It requires 3-Dimensional printing, soldering, some general technical understanding and problem-solving skills.
Eye Opener Tv Enlarger
The Eye Opener TV Enlarger is a television screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit enlarges the effective size of the TV screen 1.5 times and simultaneously reduces glare while providing good color clarity with no distortion. The unit's free standing frame rests under the TV, and can be adjusted to various heights. DIMENSIONS: 20 inch unit fits 12 to 16 inch televisions; 30 inch unit fits 20 to 26 inch televisions; 37 inch unit fits 25 to 33 inch televisions.
Eyegaze Exploring and Playing Software
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 Eyes LG Keyboard
The EZ Eyes LG Keyboard is a large print training keyboard designed for those individuals with low vision to learn typing skills. Improved Readability For Less Eye Strain and Better Accuracy, 4 Times Larger Letters and Higher Contrast Colors, Spill Resistant, PC & Mac Compatible.
Ez Knot
EZ Knot is a knot tying jig designed for use by individuals with arthritis, upper extremity disabilities, or low vision. This knotting tool allows the user to tie any kind of fishing knot using four wraps and a tuck. The device has large grooves to aid in manipulating fishing line. Users with low vision can see the fishing line against the black tool. The device can be used with either the left or right hand. COLOR: Black.
Ez Mount Blowgun Stand
The EZ Mount Blowgun Stand is a Velcro dart blowgun designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs and have upper extremity disabilities. The stand mounts on the wheelchair arm with two Velcro straps. The side-by-side pipe section secures against the armrest to help prevent twisting and add stability. Multiple adjustments allow the blowgun to be positioned as the user chooses. To use, insert darts into the one-way safety mouthpiece, then with a slight head or mouth movement, the gun can be
Ez Pool Lift
The EZ Pool Lift is a manual hydraulic pool lift designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury, lower extremity disabilities, or severe physical disabilities. It is portable for storage and/or relocation to another pool area. Stainless steel construction and a UV resistant powder coat finish ensure corrosion resistance. Other features include adjustable sling chains, a durable, adjustable mesh sling-style seat, a concrete-imbedded anchor system, and 360-degree manual rotation. OPTIONS:
Ez Reach Long-Handled Litter Scooper
The EZ Reach Long-Handled Litter Scooper is a litter box cleaning aid designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. Designed to enable cleaning of a litter box without stooping, this device has a slotted scoop with a long handle. The scoop can be angled for right- or left-handed use. DIMENSIONS: 30 inches long.
Ez Ride Stirrups
EZ Ride Stirrups are stirrups designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities. These stirrups feature thick sponge rubber cushioning and a wide tread to help keep feet in position. Models are available in aluminum or nylon and both types are available with or without a safety cage to keep the foot from sliding through the stirrup. DIMENSIONS: All models are available with 1-, 2-. or 3-inch wide stirrup leathers. COLOR: Brown or black.
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 Tee
The EZ Tee is a golf accessory designed for use by individuals with arthritis or balance disabilities. This tee setter and golf ball retrieval system is designed to reduce the bending required during a round of golf.
Ez-Scoop 2010
--- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself prosthetic for individuals with upper limb amputation and/or disabilities to use to play lacrosse. Originally developed as part of the Engineering Design and Communication (EDC) class at Northwestern University, The EZ-Scoop 2010 is do-it-yourself prosthetic that enables individuals with upper limb amputation and/or disabilities to catch, throw, scoop, cradle, and check a ball while playing lacrosse. The device consists of t
Ezc Cards
The EZC Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. Specially designed for and tested by visually impaired individuals, these cards feature reverse contrast and giant numbers. These cards are the size of a standard poker deck. DIMENSIONS: Cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches and the numbers are 1.5 inches. COLOR: White numbers and suit symbols on black and dark red backgrounds.
Faber-Castell 9000 Jumbo Pencils
The Faber-Castell 9000 Jumbo Pencils are easy grasp drawing pencils designed for use by individuals with fine motor and grasping disabilities. These pencils feature a large graphite tip that offers a wide variety of line widths, while five different hardness grades provide many tones of gray. The leads are encased in an oversized barrel that is finished with an environmentally friendly, water-based varnish. The SV-bonded leads are extra break-resistant. These pencils are available in HB, 2B, 4B,
Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Anime Art Sets
Faber-Castell Art GRIP Aquarelle Anime Art Sets are easy grasp colored pencils designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. These pencils have ergonomic triangular-shaped barrels with a soft-grip zone. These pre-sharpened pencils blend like traditional colored pencils. Adding water and a brush creates watercolor effects, and they can also be used to draw on wet paper. These pencils are available in college, fantasy, fairies, and gothic (each set sold sep
Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils
Faber-Castell Art GRIP Aquarelle Pencils are easy grasp colored pencils designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. These pencils have ergonomic triangular-shaped barrels with a soft-grip zone. The pre-sharpened pencils blend like traditional colored pencils. Adding water and a brush creates watercolor effects, and they can also be used to draw on wet paper. These pencils are available in sets of 12, 24, or 36 acid-free, pemanent colors and include a po
Faber-Castell Art Grip Color Pencils
Faber-Castell Art GRIP Color Pencils are easy grasp colored pencils designed for use by children and adults with arthritis or fine motor or grasping disaabilities. These pencils have a triangular barrel with soft grasp dots to aid in grasping. These pencils are available in sets of 6, 12, 24, or 36 pencils with acid-free, pemanent colors. Some sets include a portable storage tin. DIMENSIONS: The pencil leads are 3.3 millimeters.
Faber-Castell Dust-Free Eraser
The Faber-Castell Dust-Free Eraser is an easy grasp eraser designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities. Shaped like a rectangle, this eraser aids in finger positioning and grip. It causes less dust which takes less effort to brush it away after erasing too. This eraser works with standard and colored pencils.
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 Broadline Washable Markers
The Faber-Castell Jumbo Broadline Washable Markers are easy grasp markers designed for use by individuals with arthritis or fine motor or grasping disabilities. These markers are made with a long-lasting water-based ink that can be rehydrated by placing the marker nib in water. The jumbo barrel is designed to be easy to hold, and the broad tips lay down bold strokes of color. The nibs are designed to be durable enough to sustain heavy pressure when coloring. Name labels are included. The markers
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 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.
Fall Alphabet Pack
The Fall Alphabet Pack is an alphabet pack set designed for children with learning disabilities to be used in the homeschool setting. This pack has over 30 pages that can be used for either coloring or painting as well as alphabet tracing strips. The user can either choose to cut the strips out or use them the way they are printed. To ensure the tracing pages or strips last longer, the user can laminate them or slip them into a protective sleeve.
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.
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.
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.
Feed The Duplo Alien
Feelor Touch The Color
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a color pencil set with specialized character-forms on the head as a teaching aid for young children with low-vision and/or blindness. Because young children are able to grasp concepts of shapes better than mere words or Braille, creating a pencil for the color red that has an apple shape on the head allows the child to color by association to real-life objects. Each color in the set has a retractable led pencil with a button on its side
Filet Board
The Filet Board is a cutting and filleting board designed for individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities, one hand and upper extremity amputation. The board in made of aluminum plate and has a specially designed clamp on one side that will hold a catfish or flat fish in place while the user fillets it using one hand.
Fin & Flipper Exercise Logs (Model Aq10 & Aq12)
Fin & Flipper Exercise Logs are swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by individuals with upper or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis. Useful for aquatic therapy or water aerobics, these buoyant logs provide added resistance. SIZES: Model AQ10 is small and model AQ12 is large.
Find It Games
find it games are cognitive and sensory games designed for children. Spin, twist, and shake the brightly-colored container and find a cognitive adventure. Each plastic, sealed cylinder contains hidden items for players to find. Skills used include deductive reasoning, object identification, early reading, and patience. Terrific as a learning center activity or fun as a timed game with others. Each game comes boxed and contains a tear-off tally pad to check off each found item.
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 Control Hand Device (Model HD100)
The Finger Control Hand Device, model HD100, is a trigger finger support designed for use by individuals with fine motor, neuromuscular, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Available for the right or left hand, this device is intended to straighten curled fingers and assist the user with pulling the trigger on a firearm or crossbow. The unit features a splint-like support that is placed under the index finger and attached with three Velcro straps. The support extends beyond th
Finger Control Hand Device (Model HD200)
The Finger Control Hand Device, model HD200, is a trigger finger support designed for use by individuals with fine motor, neuromuscular, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Available for the right or left hand, this device is intended to straighten curled fingers and assist the user with pulling the trigger on a firearm or crossbow. The unit features a splint-like support that is placed under the index finger and attached with three Velcro straps. The support extends beyond th
Finger Extension Remdedial Board Game (Model 5107)
The Finger Extension Remedial Board Game, model 5107, is a checker set with a weighted base board. The board has a checker game on one side and solitaire jumping game on the other. The thirty-two checkers are square and have a soft plastic loop attached. This game encourages players to extend their fingers. Board features include Velcro hook surface while checkers have pile surface providing added resistance. DIMENSIONS: The board is 9 x 9 inches and the checkers are 1 inch each in diameter.
Finger Holed Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick with finger rings to provide support while strumming. A ring pick is modified with an extra finger ring to provide extra support while strumming. the extra ring can be attached in several ways depending on the ability of the person. It can be applied to a closed fist with the pick extending out from the hand, or over the second and third fingers where it does not interfere with the thumb. Can be made with polyform or be cementing a second commerci
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 Sleeve Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick is recommended for persons with stiff finger joints or those with hypotonic hand muscles. Pick is adapted from a standard bowling thumb protector by inserting elastic for sizing and a wrist strap for support. Any commercial plastic pick can be glued to the leather thumb protector. Strumming accomplished by flexion or extension movements of the fingers or a rake grasp movement in abduction or adduction by the shoulder girdle. Includes drawing. SKIL
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
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 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
Fish & Glow Spinner
Fish & Glow Spinner is a switch adapted toy thatteaches cause & effect as well as increasing auditory and visual attention for children with upper extremity disabilities. Activating the switch causes music to play, lights to flash, and 3 fish to swim around the bowl.
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 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 Pole Holder
---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself fishing pole holder for an individual with limited use of their arm related to stroke. A tube, made of plastic water pipe which is slightly larger in diameter than the fishing rod handle is attached at an angle to the arm of a folding chair. The chair should be carefully chosen for a sturdy arm rest and reinforced if necessary. Once the fishing rod is cast with one hand the rod is then placed in the tube and "locked" in plac
Fishing Pole Holder
The Fishing Pole Holder is a a clamp on fishing rod holder designed to enable one-handed fishing for people with upper extremity disabilities or amputation. Features a rigid, heavy-walled PVC plastic tube, 1.6 inch inside diameter x 6 inch long which holds the fishing rod handle while a slot in the side supports the reel and keeps it from moving while your fish is reeled in. The pole is easily removed from the holder. A clamp with screw and large wing nut make it adaptable to any tubular wheelch
Fishing Pole Holder For Wheelchairs (Model H706631000)
The Fishing Pole Holder for Wheelchairs, model H706631000, is a fishing rod holder designed for use by individuals with lower extremity and mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury and others who use a wheelchair, especially people who have use of only one hand. This holder features a rigid PVC tube that secures the fishing rod handle while a slot in the handle supports the reel and keeps it from rotating as the fish is reeled in. It attaches to any tubular component of a wheelchair frame (or
Fishing Rig, The
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to fish. The rig is built of tough half-inch Lexan plastic and fastens securely to the wheelchair frame, providing a strong, stable platform close to the stomach. On that platform is a universal joint that allows sideways rotation and up and down swing. The handle of the fishing rod is adapted to fit into the universal joint. (Another option is to attach the adapter arm to the handle of any fishing rod with wrap-around c
Fishing Rod Holder And Accessories
CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To provide a custom adaptation of a fishing rod holder and fishing accessories for an individual with brain injury and limited arm mobility. Since the individual could only use his right arm, adaptations needed to include tying the hook onto a fishing line—an activity that normally requires two hands. First, a device was located and converted to one-hand use. The device was then mounted onto at an angle onto a piece of plywood, and then flexible polyurethane guides
Fishing Rod Holder For Wheelchair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to fish. A purchased rod mount was used to make a lightweight rod holder which clamps to the footplate strut of a wheelchair. The holder is made from 19 millimeter chrome-plated steel curtain rods. A horizontal arm passes from the footplate strut on the right side, a vertical arm to the appropriate height, and then a smaller horizontal arm coming toward the user's body. The connection between the arms are machined from 25 milli
Fishing Stool And Storage Box With Adjustable Rod Holder.
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY
PURPOSE: Provides the angler a seat, storage and solid support for the fishing rod. Drawing which presents a wooden stool-like box with a hinged top and rope handle; a steel plate is screwed to the top edge of the box, and a steel tube is welded to the hinged steel plate. The tube and plate assembly is adjustable, and holds the fishing rod in place.
Fiskars Loop Handle Bypass Pruner
The Fiskars Loop Handle Bypass Pruners are pruners designed for use by individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or fine motor, grasping or upper extremity disabilities. These bypass pruners feature a comfortable Softgrip upper handle that allows for a firm grip and and helps prevent friction. The lower loop handle enables use of all fingers, protects knuckles when the gardener reaches into branches, and the ambidextrous locking mechanism is designed for left- or right-handed use. The
Fiskars Scissors
Fiskars Scissors are general purpose and cast and splint scissors designed for use in casting and splinting. Available for right- or left-handed use, these stainless-steele scissors have plastic handles and leave a smooth edge when used on warm splinting material. DIMENSIONS: The scissors are 8 inches long.
Fiskars Softouch Hand Tools
Fiskars Softouch Hand Tools are short handled garden tools designed for use by individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. This set includes a cultivator, trowel, and transplanter trowel. These one-piece cast aluminum tools have an oversized cushioned grip handle with a thumb rest indentation for proper positioning to keep the wrist in a neutral position. WARRANTY: Manufacturer lifetime warranty.
Fiskars Softouch Scissors
Fiskars Softouch Scissors are general purpose and cast and splint scissors designed for use by individuals with arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Designed for right- or left-handed use, these scissors have oversized cushioned handles that distribute pressure evenly. A gentle spring action opens the blades automatically after every cut. An easy-slide lock secures the blades in the closed position for storage.
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 Squeeze Punch
The Fiskars Squeeze Punch is a paper punch designed for use by individuals with arthritis or fine motor or grasping disabilities. Ergonomic handles and a specially engineered squeeze motion make these punches two times easier to squeeze than regular hand punches. An open punch head feature lets the user see where he or she is punching to avoid paper waste and to add distinctive style to craft project designs such as embellishments on homemade cards, scrapbook pages, and collages. The punches are
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:
Fitmax Ipool 2
The Fitmax iPool 2 is an outdoor aquatic exercise and rehabilitation pool designed to provide users of any experience level with a safe and simple, full-body workout system. It is ideal for users working on improving cardiovascular response, increase strength, and condition the entire body without adding stress to the joints. It can be used for swimming, walking exercises, and resistance training. The Fitxax iPool 2 can be used for physical therapy, rehabilitation training and fitness training s
Fitness Aqua Paddles (Model 795)
The Aqua Fitness Paddle, model 795, is swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. These paddles feature a dial in the center of each blade to increase or decrease resistance. DIMENSIONS: 17.5 inches long.
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
Fizzy Dough Pre-Cursive Handwriting
This Fizzy Dough Pre-Cursive Handwriting is a do it yourself activity for children with upper extremity disabilities to learn cursive handwriting in a fun way.
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
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.
Flex Mini Clip-On Magnifier
The Flex Mini Clip-on Magnifier is a magnifying lens for a needlework hoop designed for use by individuals with low vision. This rimless magnifier clips onto a small embroidery frame, clipboard, table edge,or similar surfaces, This magnigier has a high-quality main lens with 2.25 X magnification (five diopter) and an insert lens with 4X magnification for spot checking. DIMENSIONS: The main lens is 3.5 inches and the insert is 0.75 inch.
Flexzilla Zillagreen Garden Hose
The Flexzilla ZillaGreen Garden Hose is a lightweight garden hose designed for use by individuals with balance or upper extremity disabilities. This lightweight hose is made from a premium polymer that stays flexible even in sub-zero temperatures. This hose lays flat on the ground and coils easily for storage. A ribbed inner core makes it extra strong and kink-resistant. The anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum fittings are crush-proof. DIMENSIONS: 50, 75 or 100 feet long x 0.625 inch in diameter.
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 Top Easel
Flip top easel has a 45 degree angle with book edge for reading and a reverse 30 degree slant for writing and drawing. Skid resistant base. 18 inches wide by 16 inches high.
Flipper Big Button Remote
The Flipper Big Button Remote is a television and set top box (cable, satellite or DTV boxes) remote control designed for use by individuals with cognitive or fine motor disabilities, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or low vision. This remote features one-touch power with the on/off button turning on and off both the television and the set top box with one touch. The unit can be customized to turn on/off the user's television only. The device also allows up to 30 of the user
FloaterPaddle (Foam Model)
The FloaterPaddle (Foam Model) is a multifunctional swimming aid designed to help individuals with lower back and/or leg injuries rehabilitate their upper body strength. Individuals can use the FloaterPaddle as a flotation device, swim paddle, or kick board as they engage in swim training, recreational swimming, water exercise, or rehabilitation. The FloaterPaddle widens the surface area of the users’ forearms which can help increase their thrust and allow them to move through the water more eff
Floating Dock And Sling For Disabled Canoeists.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Special dock for access in and out of canoes and kayaks. A Norwegian design for a boathouse with a special dock for getting in and out of canoes and kayaks. The dock has a channel cut down the middle to allow the canoe or kayak into the dock with deck on both sides for access by other people providing assistance. A frame is suspended over the channel with a trapeze for use by the person getting in or out of the canoe. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED:
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 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
Floppy Bunny
Floppy Bunny is a switch operated stuffed toy to teach children with upper extermity disabilities to teach them cause and effect. When the switch is acitivated the bunny hops and wiggles its nose.
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
Flotation Belt
The Flotation Belt is a flotation aid designed for use in aquatic therapy. This belt provides buoyancy for deep water running or other exercises. It is made from ensolite 2.2 pound density closed-cell urethane foam with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coating. This type of coating is used for sealant and helps decrease bacteria buildup by increasing the antiseptic qualities. The device also has PVC straps and ABS plastic clips. It uses a double belt system for extra support to the lumbar region. A sm
Fluff Chair
The FluffChair has soft, flocked material and stuffing that surrounds the child for a cocoon effect to assist with sensory processing and calming. The soft, spongy urethane foam filling provides comfort for relaxing, cuddling, or napping. This product can be used by individuals with autism, ADHD, ADD, sensory processing disorder, and cognitive disabilities. The resistant material allows for jumping and crashing to help release excess energy.
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 Under the Clouds
Flying Under the Clouds is a switch activated toy meant to teach cause and effect to children with upper extremity disabilities. Fasten your seatbelt, activate your switch and watch as the miniature jet plane inside this toy’s clear, covered dome flies under the clouds, accompanied by the sounds of music and jet engines.
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 Balance Beam
The Foam Balance Beam is a therapeutic product designed for individuals with balance disabilities to use proprioception and to improve posture. The Foam Balance Beam helps children to build balance and motor skill confidence. This soft, durable beam is constructed out of strong foam that can be used indoors or outdoors for improving balance and coordination.
Foam Cardholder
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a lightweight playing card holder for a young child with disabilities. Simply use a piece of foam and cut a diagonal shelf for the cards to sit in. MATERIALS: Light weight piece of foam. TOOLS: Cutting knife. SKILLS: Cutting. TITLE: Foam Cardholder. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_files/ideas/communication/picture/foamc.... PAGES: 1 with cover. Idea submitted by: Maria Jones, Oklahoma. For more information c
Foam Earplugs
Foam Fountain
Foam Fountain is designed for use by children and adults with sensory processing disorders. It is made out pellets and LED technology to simulate the look of a dancing water show without any water.
Foamily Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges
Foamily Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges are designed for those individuals with tinnitus and sensory processing order to reduce sound. For use in recording studios, control rooms, Offices home studios, home entertainment theaters and Home Offices. For professional acoustic control, sound dampening, acoustic treatment, noise reduction - Reduce waves, reverb and flutter echoes in smaller to medium sized rooms.
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 Portable Stage System.
Portable stage rolls into place, supports 200 pounds per square foot. Available in 4 heights, 5 widths, and 18 depths. Platform has rubber wheels, for moving when folded, steel understructure, and a lock system which prevents movement. Vertical support columns are steel tubing joined laterally at the bottom by steel angles. All face, floor, and tailboards are structural grade lumber. Floorboards are 3/4 by 11 inches. Options: exposed and recessed wall mounting brackets; side, back, and step safe
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
Foot And Hand Cycle
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an exercise vehicle for persons with varying physical disabilities that prevents beneficial physical exercise through traditional cycling. The Foot and Hand Cycle, First Iteration (FAHC1) allows the rider to use both the hands and feet to power a tricycle intended for street use. The FAHC1 combines the ergonomics of an elliptical aerobics machine with the traditional pedal and gear system of a recumbent bicycle for its power train. The
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 Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick is for person with no hands or those who do not have functional hands or fingers. Pick is a large plastic curved plate which extends past the toes and curves up around the sides of the front of the foot. A 1 inch velcro strap is riveted to the sides of the wide part of the pick and extends across the top of the foot. A second strap attaches between the first and second toes to add security. Strumming is accomplished by dorsi-flexion and plantar fl
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.
Foot Strap.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Foot strap for holding instruments. Two versions of foot straps to hold simple instruments with stick type of handles. Foot strap A fits over socks, shoes or braces: two straps wrap around the forefoot with a longer strap wrapped around the heel like a sandal strap; the straps are sewn where they intersect and have velcro closures; side pocket loops are incorporated into the forefoot straps to hold the instrument handle. Foot Strap B is designed to be
Foot-Operated Rhythm Device
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To provide recreation and lower extremity therapy for seniors and individuals with coordination and mobility disabilities. The device enables the user to tap a rhythm with his/her foot along with music. A base, angled to support a raised foot, was cut from plywood. Another piece of plywood was cut into the shape of a foot and metal shoe protectors, commonly used to protect the toe and heel of shoes, were fastened to the underside of the plywood foot in the toe and heel
Forearm Forklift
The Forearm Forklift is designed to encourage proper lifting techniques when lifting heavy or awkward items. The product can be used by individuals with disabilities such as arthritis, back pain, hand Injury, herniated disc, lumbar/low back pain, rotator cuff Injury, shoulder replacement, slipped disc. The forearm forklift takes the strain off the user's hands and fingers so they are available to balance the load. The straps slides under the load to be lifted, then wraps around the user's forear
Forever Premium Hose (Models Fxg5825, Fxg5850, Fxg5875, Fxg58100, Fxg3450, Fxg3475, & Fxg34100)
The Forever Premium Hose, models FXG5825, FXG5850, FXG5875, FXG58100, FXG3450, FXG3475, and FXG34100, is a garden hose with easy grasp connector, designed for use by individuals with arthritis, limited strength, or grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. The hose's Guard-N-Grip connector on this heavy duty hose protects the hose coupling from becoming damaged while making it easier to connect and disconnect the hose from any faucet or spigot. DIMENSIONS: Length is 25 feet (FXG5
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
Four Color Pentomino Puzzle
The Pentomino Puzzle helps children learn geometric and spatial concepts through play with these large 4-color puzzle pieces. Each piece has a different color on each side.
Four Suiter Card Holder (Model Nc29103)
The Four Suiter Card Holder, model NC29103, is a playing card holder designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. This wooden holder has four angled slots to hold cards and aid in visibility. DIMENSIONS (WxD): 9.5 x 5 inches. COLOR: Natural wood.
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
Frames & Stands.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Frames and stands adapted for holding instruments. Various types of frames and stands are described for holding many types of instruments, including small drums. The stands put the instruments within reach of people sitting in wheelchairs or other positioning chairs, or on the floor. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St. Louis; Magn
Frankfurter And Roll Food Puzzle
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of frankfurter and roll constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 34-35. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463
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 Ada Pool Lift
The Freedom ADA Pool Lift is a pool lift designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This lift provides autonomy for the recreation facility patron who may experience difficulty entering or exiting a swimming pool. This lift can be used with an in-ground of above-ground pool, including pools with a minimum deck to pool water length of 12 inches. The Freedom lift will accommodate anchor locations ranging from 6 to 22 inches from the pool wall. The frame is ma
Freedom Climber
The Freedom Concepts Freedom Climber provides therapeutic recreation for children 5 years of age and under. The Freedom Climber is designed to help children develop gross motor skills. The activity net can be used in a therapy center, school, or at home. It can be set up in various ways to work on balance, strength, coordination and motor planning.
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 Cycle Adult Tricycle
The Freedom Adult Tricycle is an adult tricycle designed for use by seniors and individuals with lower extremity, balance, or mobility disabilities. This one-speed cycle has a steady three-wheeled design for ease in balancing and the low-profile unisex frame folds for storage and transport. Features include an adjustable seat and upright handlebars; a wide, padded saddle seat; safety-flashing LED lights on the pedals; a trip odometer; a large rear basket, foot and hand brakes; and a ding-dong be
Freedom Ladder Reins
The Freedom Ladder Reins are reigns designed for use by individuals with upper extremity motor disabilities. Available in cotton web or leather, these reins have five different grasps in a ladder-style configuration to enable the rider to grasp where needed for the greatest control. The web reins have snap ends and the leather reins have nylon rungs and buckle ends. COLOR: Each ladder rung is a different color.
Freedom Ryder Frh-1
The Freedom Ryder FRH-1 is a hand-propelled three-wheel cycle designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This handcycle features headset steering, and it has an adjustable two-piece frame that separates for transport or storage. The FRH-1 comes standard with Shimano LX Rapid-fire shifters mounted on T-handles, Shimano LX top derailleur, Shimano XT bottom derailleur, Shimano LX triple with ramped chainrings, FSA Euro bottom bracket set, an
Freedom Ryder Frh-1A
The Freedom Ryder FRH-1A is a hand-propelled three-wheel cycle designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This handcycle uses headset steering and comes standard with SCRAM trigger shifters mounted on T-handles, SCRAM front and rear derailleurs, and a chainring gear shifter. FRAME: 7000 series aluminum frame. SEAT: Custom contoured, aluminum two-piece seat with adjustable back and fully covered padded seat back and bottom. CUSHION: Dual d
Freedom Ryder Frh-1X Series (Models Frh-1A X-250, Frh-1A X-350, Frh-1 X-250 & Frh-1 X-350)
The Freedom Ryder FRH-1X series, models FRH-1A X-250, FRH-1A X-350, FRH-1 X-250 and FRH-1 X-350, is a power-assisted three-wheeled cycled designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This handcycle adds an electric power system to Freedom Ryder FRH-1 and FRH-1A models (see separate entries). The FRH-1X series features Lithium Manganese battery technology from BionX. The electric power system includes a motor inside the front wheel hub of th
Freedom Ryder Stage 1 & 2
Freedom Ryder Stage 1 and Stage 2 is a hand propelled cycle designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This three-wheeled handcycle features Freedom Ryder’s Body Lean Steering technology and has an adjustable two-piece frame that separates into two pieces for transport or storage. Stage 1 comes with Shimano components, and Stage 2 comes with Shimano LX components. FRAME: 4130 Chrome Moly frame; Delron T-handles with sealed cartridge beari
Freerider Bicycle
The Freerider Bicycle is a hand-propelled bicycle designed for use by individuals with neurological or lower extremity disabilities, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury. This hands only, two-wheel, human powered vehicle has retractable outriders to maintain its balance. The user steers left and right by moving the handles forward and back. The wide seat is at wheelchair height to aid in transfers and can be adjusted forward and back or angled up and down. Other features include a back support
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.
Freestanding Chrome Bowling Ramp
The Freestanding Chrome Bowling Ramp is a bowling ramp designed for use by individuals with mobility, upper extremity, or balance disabilities or spinal cord injury. Bowlers can sit or stand while using the ramp. This portable ramp is made of strong steel pipe and has four no-slide rubber feet. The unit disassembles for transportation or storage. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 25 x 62 x 26 inches. COLOR: Chip-resistant bright chrome finish.
Freestyle Terminal Swimming Device (Model Fstsd 2)
The Freestyle Terminal Swimming Device, model FSTSD 2, is a recreational accessory designed for use by individuals with upper extremity amputation. It is designed to be used with a custom swimming prosthesis for those interested in high performance or competitive swimming capability. The design mimics a folding wing to reduce resistance during stroke recovery, but flares open to provide maximum resistance during the power stroke. The device can be rotated to optimize various swimming strokes and
Freeze Dance Blue & Freeze Dance Periwinkle
Freeze Dance Blue and Freeze Dance Periwinkle are touch activated toys designed for use by children with severe physical, upper extrmity, and vision disabilities. When Blues's or Periwinkle's (sold separately) paw is pressed, they dance and move. Blue's paws move up and down as she plays her keyboard and she barks "Magenta's Coming Over." Periwinkle's head moves as he says his signature phrases into his microphone. Children can hear the "Blue's Clues Theme Song" when they press either toy's righ
Frida's Fruit Fiesta Game
Frida's Fruit Fiesta Game is an occupational therapy approved toy for preschoolers (4-6 years old) to practice fine motor skills, visual scanning, letter identification, turn taking, and cooperative play. Can be used to
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.
Fried Egg And Bacon Food Puzzle
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of fried egg and bacon constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 36-37. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463
Friendship Farm: Who Is Being Friendly?
The Friendship Farm: Who Is Being Friendly? is a game intended especially for children ages 4 to 10 who are medically autistic, have any form of autism or who have any significant neurological impairment,to help them develop social skills. Children ages 4-10 work to build a social themed puzzle. The back of each puzzle piece features a question designed to stimulate social conversation. To play, children pick a puzzle piece, answer its question, and then turn it over to build a puzzle. Once the
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
Frontier MWD All Terrain Wheelchair
The Frontier MWD All-Terrain Wheelchair is a sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This wheelchair is designed for off-road use. FRAME (LxW): 905 millimeter overall length x 710 millimeter base width. The frame has six-wheel articulating suspension. CONTROLS: DX2 High dynamic controls. MWD: Mid-wheel drive. SEAT (LxW): 16, 19, or 20 x 16, 18, or 20 inches; larger sizes are also available. Available sea
Frontrower
The FrontRower is a rowing system designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. This system enables the rower to face forward while rowing, requires the use of two limbs in any combination (two arms, two legs, or an arm and a leg), and can be used for solo rowing or with a passenger. The system is designed for use in canoes, narrow rowing boats, or as a replacement for the rear-facing rowing system in Alden Ocean Shells. The unit has a comfortable seat with a ba
Fruit Picking.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wooden tree with pieces of fruit that can be taken on or off; can help hand-eye coodination and color discrimination. Tree shape cut from 8 by 8 inch plywood attached to a softwood base, with 7 dowels 3/16 inch diameter by 3/4 inch long fastened to the tree as fruit holders. The fruits are cut 1/4 inch thick from a 1 inch diameter dowel, with 1/4 inch holes drilled for hanging, and painted realistically in different colors, as representing various stag
Fubbles
Fubbles is a bubble blowing machine that can be activated by a switch for children with upper extremity disabilities and also teaches cause and effect.
Full Arm Cuff.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Full arm cuff, with two straps below and one above the elbow, with two tool handle pockets to facilitate holding a long handled garden tool. Instructions for constructing a full arm cuff of canvas webbing, three 2-inch metal rectangular rings, loop and hook velcro, leather or vinyl scraps and cord or shoelace. Lists materials and suggestions places to buy them. Includes diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Beems, J TITLE: Adaptive Gard
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 Cycle
The Fun Cycle is a recumbent or prone-style, leg-powered tricycle designed for use by teens and adults with balance or physical disabilities. Designed for riders from 62 to 74 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 and balance. All three mag wheels are of equal di
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.
Funbike
Funbike is a handcycle wheelchair attachment designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, neurological disabilities, or spinal cord injury. This unit includes a wheel and hand crank which attach to a wheelchair to convert it temporarily into a hand-propelled cycle. The unit can be attached to a fixed frame wheelchair (recommended) or to a folding wheelchair without removable footrests. The frame and most components are made of aluminum. Standard features include a 20-inch diameter
Functional Electrical Stimulation -- A Practical Clinical Guide
The Functional Electrical Stimulation -- A Practical Clinical Guide is designed for therapists treating those individuals with upper and lower extremity disabilities to help them live free of pain. It has nine chapters: History of Electrical Stimulation, Physiological Basis of Nerve and Muscle Excitation, Principles of Electrical Stimulation, General Uses of Electrical Stimulation, Guidelines for Adjustment of Stimulation Parameters, Electrical Stimulation of the Lower Extremity, Electrical Stim
Functional Electrical Stimulation: How to Evoke Involuntary Muscle Contraction
Functional Electrical Stimulation: How to Evoke Involuntary Muscle Contraction is an adapted book designed for therapists of patients or athletes with upper and lower extremity disabilities to use as a guide to their therapy regimen.
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.
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
Funnel Ball
Large fiberglass funnel with 4 chutes. Mounted on metal pole. Flip ball into funnel to come out one of chutes. Permanent attachment outside or mount on optional roll away base for indoor use. Funnel 41 1/2 inches diameter, chute 12 inches diameter.
Funny Drummy (Model 2741)
The Funny Drummy, model 2741, is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children ages twelve months and up with fine motor and neurological disabilities. It features a large plastic base in the shape of a drum, a large plastic drumstick, a five-block shape sorter on one side, and a plastic carrying handle The blocks which fit in the sorter help teach shapes and colors. Once the plastic circle, square, triangle, flower, and half moon have been sorted, each one makes a different sou
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
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.
Gallatin Water Powered Assisted Access Lift
The Gallatin Water Powered Assisted Access Lift, is a swimming pool lift designed for use by individual with lower extremity, mobility, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This lift lift is designed for use on the decks of in-ground and above-ground pools and spas without customization and has dual anchor points. The base stand accommodates a wide range of gutter configurations and has a design that provides high loading capacity with minimal deflection. The base stand has bu
Game Board
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide recreation and therapy for seniors and individuals with coordination and mobility disabilities. The board is designed for a game called Draughts and can be adapted for use playing Noughts and Crosses. A base was cut from three millimeter craft board and another piece the same size was cut for the top. Sixty-four ten millimeter holes were cut in the top piece. The board was finished in a checkerboard pattern, alternating black and varnished natural wood squa
Game Cones
The Game Cones are boundary cones designed for use in gross motor activities. These soft plastic cones have a heavy-duty platform base and are used as boundary markers or obstacles. These cones have a hole in the top to allow a knotted jumprope to be stuffed into them to make an adjustable hurdle or jump standard between two cones. DIMENSIONS: Available in 4.5, 6, 12, 18, 28 or 36 inches high. COLOR: The 4.5-inch, 28-inch, and the 36-inch high cones come in Orange only. The 6-inch, the 12-inch,
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
Game Kit (Model 1-08440-00)
The Game Kit, model 1-08440-00, is a collection of tactile game parts designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes common board game parts that can be used to adapt commercial games, or to create new games. Parts include three generic game boards that can be marked with shapes, textures, letters, or words; tactile/visual dice with a shaker and dice tray; tactile/visual board game playing pieces; card holders; and a spinner with tactile overlays. The kit also
Game Of Squares (Model 1-08430-00)
The Game of Squares, model 1-08430-00, is a tactile board game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Playing board is divided into 16 small squares. Sides and markers are included. Players alternate placing sides on the board to enclose a small square. When a player completes a square, he or she claims it with a marker and places the next side. The player who has claimed the most squares at the end of the game is the winner.
Gamecraft Non Slate Adjustable Bumper Pool Table
The GameCraft Non Slate Adjustable Bumper Pool Table is a height adjustable billiard table designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This table has a felt-covered, non-slate surface with non-loosening bumpers, durable vinyl-laminated rails, and internal walls to add reinforcement. The hardwood legs feature levelers that adjust the height. The table comes with two cue sticks, one set of balls, chalk, and a brush. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 56 x 42
Games Ramp
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adapted game ramp to play pool for a young adult with cerebral palsy. Due to the cerebral palsy the young adult was unable to control his arm movements and sufficiently use a cue. A ramp was created using a 9 millimeter piece of plywood. The design included a small landing at the top of the ramp for setting the ball, shallow sides to guide the ball in a straight line, and smooth contact points and the edge cushioned so not to dama
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
Garden Apron.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Garden apron with several pockets to carry small items. Instructions are provided for sewing garden aprons, one with a bib and velcro ties, and one with a waist hoop. Both aprons have multiple pockets sewn into the fronts to carry small items. Includes materials lists, detailed sewing instructions and drawings of patterns. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph
Garden Chair.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Garden chair or bench for sitting while doing gardening chores. Attach boards to the bottom of chair legs (i.e., like sled runners) to prevent chair legs from sinking in the ground. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 16. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.
Garden Design.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Special methods of designing gardens for people with sensory or physical limitations. Suggestions are provided for garden designs, including surfaces, pathways, slopes, benches, steps, railings, and other planting tips. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 40-44. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.
Garden Grid (Model 301)
Garden Grid is 8 molded polyethylene logs which snap together to make a compact raised bed to which you add dirt. Hollow logs serve as irrigation system after filling them with water as needed. Earth colored logs can be arranged in the shape you desire. Extra logs may be purchased and attached to make bed taller. Log dimensions: 36 by 4 by 8 inches high. Garden Grid accessories available: trellis attachment $45. 00, cold frame attachment: $65.00, extra log $30.00.
Garden Hopper
The Garden Hopper is a garden cart and mobility aid designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, balance, or mobility disabilities or arthritis. This molded plastic four-wheeled cart had four large wheels, a textured molded seat with a molded built-in carrying handle, and an under-seat storage and carrying compartment with a beverage holder. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 23 x 13 x 12.5 inches. CAPACITY: 250 pounds
Garden Kneeler & Seat
The Garden Kneeler & Seat is a garden stool and knee pad designed for use by individuals with arthritis or balance, walking, mobility or lower extremity disabilities. When placed on its four legs, this product serves a a stool. When inverted, the user can kneel on the underside of the seat and use the legs for support. The underside of the seat features a removable, padded cushion that attaches with Velcro. Other features include molded-in support handles for transport and double-wall constr
Garden Kneeler.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Kneeling bench for working in garden. Wooden kneeling bench. Includes construction diagrams and materials list. Suggests covering knee pad with carpeting. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 12. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.
Garden Rocker Deluxe
The Garden Rocker Deluxe is a garden stool designed for us by individuals with arthritis, seniors, or individuals with walking, balance, or mobility disabilities. This stool features a curved rocker-shaped base with a full range of motion and adjustable seat height, a nylon-covered, oversized contoured cushion, six side pockets and a carry handle. DIMENSIONS: The seat is 16 inches wide and adjusts from 11 to 14 inches high. WEIGHT: 3.4 pounds. CAPACITY: 250 pounds. COLOR: Green.
Garden Scooter
"DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To assist people with mobility disabilities in engaging in gardening activities. To make this cart, cut the 2 x 4 into 6 pieces 6 inches long. Drill a 5/8-inch hole in the middle of two 2 x 4 pieces 1.5 inch from the end. Attach four 2 x 4 pieces with 3-inch wood screws perpendicular to the pine plank along backsides 2 inches from the end, far enough apart to support the stationary wheel/caster base. Attach two, 2 x 4 pieces (with holes) with 3-inch wood screw
Garden Seat
The Garden Seat is a stool designed to enable the user to get closer to the ground to comfortably tend a garden. The seat was made with two standard patio chairs cut, modified, and attached together with hose clamps. The arrangement allows two seating positions and transfer from or to a wheelchair. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by John Duffus for a user who could not tend the garden from a wheelchair. The device is intended to allow users to get closer to the ground to carry out garden chores.
Garden Seat And Valet
The Garden Seat and Valet is a grarden stool and short-handled garden tool set designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis, or seniors. This folding seat has a steel frame, a detachable storage tote, and five easy-to-handle garden tools. The storage tote has two zippered openings, one on the backside and one on the top for easy access from any angle. The exterior has five pockets to hold the included trowel, spade, weeder, hand held rake,
Garden Seat Kneeler (Model 09-110-4355)
The Garden Seat Kneeler, model 09-110-4355, is a garden knee support designed for use by individuals with arthritis or lower extremity disabilities. This soft garden kneeler reduces back and knee strain when getting up and down to do the gardening. Made from steel tubing around a raised, soft platform of polypropylene foam. A side handle provides support in getting up. The kneeler can also be turned over to use as a step or stool, and it folds flat for storage.
Garden Stool
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with lower extremity amputation to work in a small garden. A commercially-purchased garden stool had seating surfaces too narrow for the user to feel secure.The existing seating surfaces were replaced with wider, more fully padded ones. TITLE: Garden Guide. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 23 no 2, Winter 2003: p. 16-17. PAGES (including cover): 3 2003.
Gardeners Knee Rest
The Gardeners Knee Rest is a garden knee pad and stool designed for use by individuals with arthritis or lower extremity disabilities. Made of steel with thick foam padding, this knee rest fits between rows in vegetables gardens and flower beds. This stool has safety handles on each side to facilitate ease in bending down or rising to a standing position. The user can use the handles to maneuver the knee rest. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 12 x 17 x 10.5 inches. The foam is 2 inches thick. COLOR: Green fr
Gardening Container
Vertical containers from which plants grow out the sides. Can be used for raised bed gardening. Each unit can be used separately or as a building block which can be stacked, nested or attached to form many shapes and sizes. Each garden comes ready to take home and plant, complete with planting and assembly instructions, filled with special growing medium, and with the first crop's supply of fertilizer. Various sizes available (round and square) from holes for 13 plants to 67 plants. Accessories
Gears! Gears! Gears!
Gears! Gears! Gears! is a building game that has been switch adapted for children who require a switch as opposed to a small button to operate toys. Moving gears and flashing lights! Ideal for cooperative play with peers or siblings. Provides visual stimulation, enhancing eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. Switch adapted to accept a single standard switch so people with disabilities can make the gears turn, or use the buttons on the controller to make the gears turn
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
General Purpose Mini aid
The General Purpose Mini aid is designed for kids under 5 years old with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. Active Hands Mini aids are an essential extra for an adaptive tricycle, helping the user hold onto the handlebars tightly and securely. The device comes in pink or blue. Mini aids fasten on the back of the wrist, making the job of fastening much easier for parents. Available in three sizes including. A small can usually comfortably fit children aged five to ten.
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.
Geometro: Student Workbook Kit
Geometro: Student Workbook Kit is designed for children with low vision. The Student Workbook Kit for Geometro is designed for students in the elementary grades, and revolves around three kinds of tasks: familiarizing students with various 3-D solids and their general properties, helping students grasp the difficult concepts of how 3-D solids relate to their 2-D representations, and, helping students understand how 3-D objects are made with 2-D objects.
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
German Sit-On Embroidery Stand
The German Sit-on Embroidery Stand is a needlework hoop with stand designed for use by individuals with use of one hand or other upper extremity disabilities. Crafted of varnished natural beech wood, this device has a shaped sitting board attached to a stand with a round beechwood hoop with height and angle adjustment. DIMENSIONS: 11 x 15.25 inches. The hoop is 9 inches in diameter. COLOR: Natural beechwood
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 To Know You: A Social Skills and Ability Awareness Curriculum
Getting To Know You is a social skills/awareness curriculum for grades K-12 in which blind and visually impaired students and sighted students interact and get to know each other.
Giant 4 In A Row
Giant 4 In A Row is a giant game board game designed for use by children and adults of all ages. It can be played in many different positions. Positioned on the floor, it can be played while users are in a side sitting, kneeling or half kneeling position. Players can also play with it while sitting on a therapy ball or T stool. When the game is positioned on a table top, it becomes an activity aimed at improving players upper extremity range of motion and shoulder stability. Single players can u
Giant ABC Coloring Page
This Giant ABC Coloring Page is a do it yourself product designed for children with learning and vision disabilities to practice their visual perceptual skills while learning upper and lowercase letters.
Giant Clear-View Water Play Table (Model La719)
The Giant Clear-View Water Play Table, model LA719, is a water table designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. The table features a clear, lightweight plastic tub with a drain at one end. The tub comes in a no-rust metal stand with no-slip, rubber-tipped legs that keep the table stable. OPTION: Top for covering play table (LA19). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 21.5 x 18 x 30 inches.
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 Laminated Crossword Puzzle Set
The Giant Laminated Crossword Puzzle Set is a large print crossword puzzle designed for use by individuals with low vision. This large puzzle can be hung on a wall or workboard and used as a group activity to promote verbal, problem solving, and social skills, and the ability to sustain attention and follow directions. The puzzle sheet is laminated so writing can be wiped off. It comes with five overhead wet-erase fine point pens and a Clues and Answers Book with clues for 50 crossword puzzles d
Giant Monopoly Deluxe Game
The Giant Monopoly Deluxe Game is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision or fine motor or grasping disabilities. This set includes playing pieces 150 percent of their normal size and an over-sized board. Built with solid wood stained and varnished for a subdued gloss finish the board includes a recessed well lined with smooth felt where the Chance and Community Chest cards reside. The well is ideal for rolling the game's dice, ensuring that the over-sized metal-
Giant Multipurpose Ball (Model W2740)
Inflatable ball may be used in the water or during therapy sessions. 36 inch diameter. Color fast.
Giant Playing Cards (Model 6Pcgt)
Giant Playing Cards, model 6PCGT, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These oversized cards have large pictures and are printed in large, easy-to-read type. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 8 x 5 inches.
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 Scrabble
Giant Scrabble is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision or fine motor disabilities. This version of the game is 50 percent larger than the standard game and includes an oversized, folding Scrabble board, 100 oversized wood tiles with large print letters, four oversized wood tile racks, and an oversized score pad. A large print instruction sheet is also included. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 24 x 11.25 x 2 inches. WEIGHT: 4 pounds.
Giant Size Playing Cards
The Giant Size Playing cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. This standard deck features over-sized cards with extra-large images and markings. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 7 x 5.5 inches.
Giggle & Bubble Elmo
Giggle & Bubble Elmo is a switch activated toy that helps to teach children cause and effect. When the switch is activated the toy blows bubbles and giggles as well as singing and counting.
Giggle Gang
The Giggle Gang is a switch operated stuffed animal that helps to teach children cause and effect. When the switch is activated the toy giggles for 3 to 5 seconds.
Gimpgear Ultra-Precision Usb Joystick Mouse & Pc Game Controller
The GimpGear Ultra-Precision USB Joystick Mouse and PC Game Controller is a joystick mouse interface designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or neurological disabilities or cerebral palsy. This digital joystick utilizes differential magnetic fields without any mechanical parts to provide smooth operation.
A sticky rubber joystick wrap prevents slipping. The user rests a hand passively over the teardrop shaped joystick handle for mouse pointer control. The unit has three large built-
Gingher Spring-Action Knife-Edge Dressmaker's Shears
The Gingher Spring Action Knife Edge Dressmaker's Shears are self opening scissors designed for use by individuals with arthritis, or weakness of the hand. Designed to reduce hand strain, the Gingher shears are equipped with a gentle spring action that opens after each cut. Ergonomic bent handles provide a comfortable and easy grip, and a long length design allows for ease in trimming seams. Other features include a sharp blade that cuts multiple layers of fabric with less manual effort. The she
Girth Tightener
The Girth Tightener is designed for use by individuals with limited hand strength. This nylon tightener is designed to be used with English, Australian, Plantation, or Western saddles and works with leverage to tighten the girth. WARRANTY: Lifetime warranty.
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 Electric Tricycle
The Glide Electric Tricycle is designed for children and adults with lower extremity disabilities. Users can pedal and then switch to the wrist controlled throttle. Has a rechargeable 500W motor powered by a 36 V SLA battery, which can be plugged into any wall electrical socket.
Glider
The Glider is a suspension platform swing designed for use by individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. This swing glides (swings side to side) instead of swinging front to back. The Glider is stimulating and helps the user improve balance. The wooden pull bars are adjustable to any height. The swing is made of unfinished Baltic birch plywood and comes with double-braided rope. SIZES: Junior and Adult. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): Junior size: 40 x 20 x 0.5 inches. Adult size: 60 x 20 x 0.
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
Glitter Wand
Glitter wands are designed to increase hand eye coordination in children. Glitter wands are 12 inches long and offer a feast for the eyes. By turning this wand from end to end, children receive a visual display that helps concentrate their hand eye coordination abilities.
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.
Glob-L-Art Balls
The Glob-L-Art Balls are inflated textured balls designed to develop motor skills for children. The ball features a clear composition with a geographic design of the world along its surface. If desired, the user can color the various countries or use the ball for balancing and rolling activities. OPTIONS: Wipe-on/wipe-off markers are available. DIMENSIONS: The ball is available in two sizes according to its diameter - 22 and 26 inches.
Globalls
GloBalls are inflatable balls designed to improve visual tracking skills for persons with low vision or cognitive disabilities. The balls, using energy absorbed from room or sun light, glow in the dark for 10 to 20 minutes without the use of batteries or chemical sticks. They are fabricated from pliable vinyl and feature a non-radioactive/non-toxic composition. They are available in a set of six. OPTIONS: The balls are available in quantities greater than a set of six. DIMENSIONS: The balls are
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
Glove With Stylist
The Glove With Stylist is designed for Yakir and other individuals with fine motor disabilities to allow them to press icons on their tablets easily.
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 Constellations
Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations is an adapted book designed for children ages six to ten with learning disabilities to be a fun way to learn about the constellation in detail including the story of how each was named and the stars found in their structure. It also shows where the constellation can be found in the northern and southern hemisphere and answers some of those tough questions, such as "Why do constellations appear in different places in the night sky during the year?"
Glowing Goo Tube (Model 3043)
The Glowing Goo Tube, model 3043, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Activate a connected capability switch (not included) and the goo-filled tube rotates while music plays and a powerful light illuminates the goo flow. Activation time is adjustable from 0 to 50 seconds. POWER: Uses 4 C batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 10 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches.
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.
Gma Tank Commander
GMA Tank Commander is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In this game, the player must successfully complete a series of missions that start with landing on the southern coast of an enemy held peninsula and continue as the player's tank makes its way north through six sectors of enemy held territory. Surviving tanks will be picked up on the northern coast of the peninsula by a tank transport. The player is equipped with standard shells,
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 Roller
The Go Go Roller is a two-pedaled transport device that was created with the idea that children can give it rough treatment without damaging it. The wheels, the steel shafts and the pedals form a unified whole, which provides sturdiness and strength. Children can pedal their way around, while developing important gross motor skills and hand eye coordination.
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 with 8 Icon Holders
Go! Board with 8 Icon Holders is a direct selection communicator and educational toy specifically designed for lower-functioning children with communication disabilities who can benefit from a picture schedule. Simply insert photography or symbols representing a desired activity into the icon holders. When the activity is completed, the icon is removed and placed in the receptacle at the base of the unit. The Go! Board with 8 Icon Holders can be used to help children who have difficulty transiti
Goalsetter Height Adjustable MVP Basketball System, 72 X 42 X 3/8 in Backboard, Steel, Nylon Bushings
The Goalsetter Height Adjustable MVP Basketball System, 72 X 42 X 3/8 in Backboard, Steel, Nylon Bushings is a therapeutic recreation product designed for those individuals with upper extremity disabilities to play basketball. Height can be adjusted with a turn of the handle and also features a height indicator to guarantee correct height settings. Removable height adjustment handle is good for safety and prevents deliberate destruction of property and has a compression height adjustment system.
Gold Leaf Soft Touch Gloves
Gold Leaf Soft Touch Gloves are gardening gloves designed for use by individuals with fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. These gloves are designed to be durable yet remain soft and pliable. The palm and fingers of these gloves are made of deerskin leather. The back is Lycra, nylon and foam with a Velcro closure on cuff. When first worn, the gloves are snug; as they are worn, they stretch and conform to the contours of the hand like a custom-tailored glove. SIZES: Women's or men's
Golf Club Holder For Upper Extremity Amputee Golfers.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device that can be attached to a standard prosthetic arm (interchangeable with a hook or hand) to allow a grip on a golf club. Instructions for a golf club grip device which can be manufactured in a machine shop. Includes a diagram and photographs. COMMENTS: Developed by Earl Puhl, who has filed a patent application. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. AUTHOR: Bhala, R P; Schultz, C F TITLE: Golf Club Holder for Upper Extremity Amputee Golfers JOURNAL: Arch
Golf Club Tube
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adaptation of a golf club for a child with mobility and severe physical disabilities. The child has limited movement in swinging a golf club from his wheelchair even with assistance. The child's mother had observed a teacher using a long plastic pipe with students to roll a golf ball through a target. The adaptation had a straight tube, which would not work well with this particular child. The parents bought several sections of 2 x
Golf Pro
The Golf Pro is an amputee golf grip designed for use by individuals with a right hand amputation. The Golf Pro slips over the shaft of the golf club and is fixed in place on the grip when pulled up. Plastic sizing rings can be enlarged to custom fit the user's golf clubs.
Golf Tee Aid.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to help a person with difficulty bending down in planting a golf tee and placing the ball on it. Golf aid made with a length of broom handle or dowel and a 2 1/4 inch diameter U bolt. A 1/2 inch dovetail is routed into one end; the tee can be slipped in, pushed into the ground and the dowel slid off. The bolt is bent at a right angle; the ball can then be rested on this and lowered to the tee. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Independence F
Golf Xpress (Model GX4)
The Golf Xpress, Model GX4, is an adapted golf cart or personal electric vehicle designed for use by individuals with walking, circulatory or balance disabilities or arthritis or limited stamina. This single rider golf cart enables the user to play golf without getting out of the car. When the user approaches a golf ball, he/she can position the vehicle, put it in "park," and then rotate the seat and hit the ball while seated. It has regenerative brakes with automatic parking, a full 360-degree
Gonge Activity Koala Toy
Gonge Activity Koala Toy is a decorative toy designed for children with balance disabilities. When children sit inside the koala, they are able to rock or rotate like a carousel. If the koala is turned upside down, it becomes a small den. It stimulates children’s vestibular sense and develops their balance.
Gonge Blow Lotto
Blow Lotto is designed for children to develop breathing control and lip muscles. Players take turns at blowing the ball from one hole to another, which requires control of the direction and speed of the ball. Nine holes show different pictures, which are also featured on the players' lotto cards. The first player to covers all the pictures is the winner. Set includes plastic frame, ball, game board with track on both sides, four lotto boards with animal pictures on both sides, storage box and 3
Gonge Body Bells, Ring with 3 Bells
Gonge Body Bells, Ring with 3 Bells is a toy that aids children in developing better fine motor skills. The Body Bells consist of strong plastic shells containing bells, linked by rigid rubber joints. The colorful Body Bells attract attention and are easily placed on body parts such as the arms, legs, head or shoulders. The main purpose of the Body Bells is for the user to learn how to move without making the bells ring. This requires slow movements and a strong focus on body control, which stim
Gonge Body Bells, Twist with 6 Bells
Gonge Body Bells, Twist with 6 Bells is a childrens toy meant to help imprve motor and movement skills. The Body Bells consist of strong plastic shells containing bells, linked by rigid rubber joints. The colorful Body Bells attract attention and are easily placed on body parts such as the arms, legs, head or shoulders. The main purpose of the Body Bells is for the user to learn how to move without making the bells ring. This requires slow movements and a strong focus on body control, which stim
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 Floor Surfer Roller Board
Gonge Floor Surfer Roller Board is for play and therapy for kids. It combines play and training of motor skills while ensuring safe use by any child irrespective of motor skills level. This surfer board is slightly tapered at the front to give increased freedom of movement for the childs arms.
Gonge Gone Fishing Set And Storage Bin
Gonge Gone Fishing Set And Storage Bin is a toy set for children with autism and other disabilities that includes one fishing rod, a set of five small fishes and one aquarium play mat. Kids can use the magnet on the hook to catch the bright orange fish in the pond or in the aquarium and after catching fish, kids can store their fish in modified and storage bin.
Gonge Mini Top
The Mini Top is designed for young children to teeter, swing and spin around-at first with the help of an adult, and subsequently on their own. It encourages motor activities which are important for a child's early development of his/her sense of balance (the vestibular system) and motor control. The shape of the Mini Top makes it safe for young children: it is constructed to be big enough, but not too big, for young children. The geometric shape ensures that the tilting motion gradually slows d
Gonge Paddling Pool
The Gonge Paddling Pool is a round, sand and water table that's easy for children to access and provides a fun learning environment. Children are able to experience tactile and sensory play when the device is filled with either sand or water. The shallow depth also ensures kids stay safe when playing in the water.
Gonge Tactile Discs
The Gonge Tactile Discs are a set of inviting tactile material that challenges children’s sense of touch on both hands and feet, at the same time developing the ability to describe sense impressions verbally. The tactile discs, made of synthetic rubber, contain different tactile structures, each with its own color. The discs offer innumerable possibilities in terms of playing ranging from a fundamental sensing of the tactile structures, to blindfold games based on memory and recognition. The gam
Gonge Throwing Game
The Gonge Throwing Game is designed for students to practice their hand eye coordination and motor planning in a recreational environment. Students throw six soft juggling balls at the target, using a point system where hitting the colored bags will score different points according to difficulty. The set includes a large stand mounted with polyester bags in four colors.
Good Grips Brush Set
The Good Grips Brush Set is a set of horse grooming tools designed for use by individuals with limited grip and hand strength. The set includes three brushes: one with soft bristles, one with medium bristles, and one with stiff bristles. These ergonomically designed brushes have non-slip rubber-grip backs that fit securely in the hand even when wet.
Good Grips Garden Cultivator
The Good Grips Garden Cultivator is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel three-tined fork has prongs at right angles to the prongs to aerate surface soil. The cultivator has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver fork.
Good Grips Garden Fork
The Good Grips Garden Fork is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel fork resembles a small pitchfork. The fork has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver fork.
Good Grips Garden Weeder
The Good Grips Garden Weeder is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel two-tined fork has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver fork.
Good Grips Scissors
Good Grips Scissors are lightweight self-opening scissors designed for use with limited joint mobility or hand strength. The scissors are designed for both right- and left-handed use, feature extra-large handles, and the spring-loaded stainless steel blades open automatically. A safety latch keeps the blades closed when not in use. DIMENSIONS: The scissors are nine inches long with 3.25-inch long blades.
Good Grips Transplanting Trowel
The Good Grips Transplanting Trowel is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel trowel has a longer, narrower blade than a standard trowel. The slightly curved trowel has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver blade.
Good Grips Trowel
The Good Grips Trowel is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel trowel has a wide, slightly curved blad with an integral ruler to allow accurate measuring of planting depth. This trowel has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver blade.
Goodfeel Braille Music Translator & Goodfeel Lite
Goodfeel Braille Music Translator and Goodfeel Lite are braille music translation programs designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. Goodfeel Braille Music Translator automatically converts computer music files into braille music files. It transcribes lyrics as well as files in instrumental and keyboard formats. Goodfeel Braille Music Translator fully supports the 1997 international standards for music symbols and provides a choice of international, North American or United K
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-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
Grandstand Portable Reading Easel (Models 1-03204-00 & 1-03204-00)
The Grandstand Portable Reading Easel is an easel-style bookholder designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable reading stand is made of durable, waterproof material and is designed to be easy to lift, carry, and lock into position. The unit folds up when not in use. It has an adjustable shelf that can be raised and lowered to accommodate the height of the reader. Clips for holding book pages open are included. COLOR: Available in black (model 1-03204-00) or yellow (model 1-032
Grasp Pad.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Piece of foam rubber used as a base to hold parts or tools, enabling someone with limited grasp capability to pick things up. A piece of foam rubber of the desired size and resiliency is placed on the regular work surface. The resiliency of the material makes it easier for small items placed on it to be picked up. COMMENTS: For further information contact: Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center,
Grasping Aid For Paddle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual with only an index finger and a thumb on her right hand to paddle a dragon boat. The aid has gone through several iterations, Initiallythe design consisted of a T-shaped piece of wetsuit fabric. The bar of the T wrapped around the wrist and was secured with Velcro. The leg of the T wrapped over the hand and the paddle and then was secured to the wristband, also with Velcro. However, when the material became wet, it stretched and came off. The n
Grasping Cuff With Wrist Support (Model 9464)
The Grasping Cuff with wrist support, model 9464, is a grasping aid for hand designed to provide grasping capabilities for people with limited hand function and good arm strength. The Grasping Cuff fastens around the wrist with a D- ring Velcro closure. One end wraps over the fingers to form a closed fist around the handle of a racquet, pool cue, pole, etc. The cuff is made of suede leather and lined with Dycem to prevent slipping, and fits the right or left hand.
Great Games
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To assist children and adults with fine motor and grasping difficulties increase participation and interaction during board games activities.
Green's Caddy
The Green's Caddy is a golf accessory designed for use by individuals with balance disabilities, arthritis, or lower extremity disabilities which make it difficult to bend. The Green's Caddy can be used to repair ball marks, mark and pick up the ball (ball marker not included), and retrieve the ball from the cup. It can be used with either hand in either a sitting or standing position.
Greenhouses.
Structural components or predesigned greenhouses. Complete selection of accessories including soil warmers.
Greenspeed Hand Trike (Model Gth)
The Greenspeed GTH Hand Trike is a hand propelled adult tricycle designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This hand- cranked recumbent tricycle is both propelled and steered by the crank handles, which are joined to the two front wheels by a steering column and linkages. The turning radius is 10 feet 10 inches. The drive is taken under the seat to the rear wheel, so in hill climbing the weight on the rear wheel increases as the slope of
Grip Ball (Model H70856)
The Grip Ball, model H70856, is a small ball with a soft but firm texture designed to provide a substantial and variable gripping area for hand exercise and amusement. The ball is made of molded ribbed poly-vinyl chloride. The ball squeaks when squeezed. DIMENSIONS: 3.5 inches in diameter.
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-It Floor Stand
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
Grizzly Gulch Western Extravaganza
Grizzly Gulch Western Extravaganza is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The game presents a virtual world set in the Old West and created purely from sound imagery. The player invents a character, which develops in an interactive evolving story line as the player meets and interacts with many crazy characters while exploring the town of Grizzly Gulch. The player can settle into the saloon to play a game of chance, fight outlaws in blazi
Groove Monoski
The Groove MonoSki is a mono ski and sit ski designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The Groovei comes with a co-poly bucket seat, a suspension system with a steel spring on a dampener, a nylon web waist restraint, and a footrest with a nylon web foot restraint. The following spring rates (weight necessary to move the spring 1 inch) are available for the user to select: 225, 250, 275, 300, 325, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, and 600. OPTION:
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
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.
Growing With Timocco Home Edition
Growing with Timocco Home Edition is a set of five games created for children to practice and improve a variety of motor and cognitive abilities. Each game focuses on a specific set of abilities, and enables the user to select difficulty levels and other settings. Therapists, teachers and parents can adjust the games to the child’s specific needs.
All five games share the same identifying character – Timocco the friendly monkey. During play, children help Timocco achieve his tasks as they naviga
Guide Wire For Garden
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with lower extremity amputation to safely work in a small garden. The individual had a lower extremity amputation and uses a cane, walker, scooter, or wheelchair for mobility; however none of these devices proved suitable for use in gardening. The wheelchair and scooter were too high, and when concentrating on a task, the individual would often move away from a cane or walker and then have difficulty going back to it. A guide wire system was cre
Guidecraft Jr. Rainbow Blocks, Set of 40
The Guidecraft Jr. Rainbow Blocks, Set of 40 is a set of tactile building blocks designed for use by children ages two and up with Autism Spectrum Disorder to play with. Good for building, light and color exploration and more. Set of 40.
Guidecraft Magnification Blocks, Set of 6
Guidecraft Magnification Blocks, Set of 6 are tactile building blocks designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to play with. Guidecraft Magnification Blocks include six stacking squares which feature hardwood frames and smooth, rounded corners and edges with inset magnified acrylic windows. Ideal for exploring natural, tactile and other detailed materials found inside or in nature. Enhance STEM-based activities with the 6-piece set. Good for group play.
Guidecraft Texo Block Set, Ages 3+, Set of 210
Guidecraft Texo Block Set, Ages 3+, Set of 210 is a set of tactile building blocks designed for children ages three and up to create advanced architectural models such as bridges, houses, skyscrapers and more. Texo by Lester features a deluxe activity guide with how-to’s commentary and step-by-step instructions on maximizing the potential of Texo. It permits for a gradual progression to stacking the interconnected shapes. Texo is provided with solid wood rods and planks coupled with the geometri
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
Guitar Holder
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with good finger control but limited arm strength to play the guitar. The guitar has a two-inch Velcro strip bonded to the guitar that can be locked on to a mating Velcro band around the leg, preventing the guitar from slipping from the correct position. The user's right arm has a support, also of Velcro, attached to the wheelchair armrest that fully supports the arm. WEB SITE: Workshop Solutions at http://www.workshopsolutions.com/COMPLE
Guitar Modification
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adaptation for a guitar for an individual with left side hemiplegia in arm and leg due to stroke. An individual was a self-taught and lover of playing the guitar experienced a stroke that resulted in a left side hemiplegia in his arm and leg making the muscles on this side of his body weak. He had to learn how to walk again which he does with a cane. This also meant, he was no longer able to play the guitar because of the weakness
Gund Storytime Bear
The Gund Storytime Bear is a stuffed animal designed for use by children with low vision or cognitive disabilities. When the bear's paw is pressed, it reads the poem, "The Night Before Christmas." Pressing the paw again stops the reading. The bear reads in a natural male voice, not a computer voice. While reading, the bear's mouth moves in sync with the words, the head and body move. Five seconds of recording time is provided to enable a child's name to be inserted. The bear will then greet the
Gx4 Single Rider Golf Car
The GX4 Single Rider Golf Car is an adapted golf cart or personal electric vehicle designed for use by individuals with walking, circulatory, neurological, or balance disabilities, arthritis or limited stamina. This single rider golf cart enables the user to play golf without getting out of the cart. When the user approaches a golf ball, he or she can position the vehicle, put in it "park," and then rotate the seat and hit the ball while seated. The frame/chassis is made of welded tubular steel
Gym-Ring
Gym-Rings are tubular, plastic rings designed for gross motor activities such as ring toss or exercises for the hands, fingers, and arms. The rings may be combined with Theraband (see separate entry) or used to keep balles stable and in place. DIMENSIONS: 7 inches in diameter. COLOR: Red, yellow, blue, and green.
Gymnastik Ball
The Gymnastik Ball is an inflatable therapy ball designed for use in prone relaxation exercises, teaching protective extension in the forward direction; for teaching throwing and catching skills; and for developing balance and equilibrium skills. The ball is made of seamless molded vinyl four times thicker than beach balls. DIMENSIONS: 16, 20, and 24 inch diameters (sold separately). COLOR: Yellow (16-inch), orange (20-inch), green (24-inch).
Gymnastik Ball
Gymnastik Balls are inflatable seamless molded vinyl balls designed specifically for therapy and exercise for children with neurological, balance, or severe physical disabilities. DIMENSIONS: Balls are available in 12-, 16-, 20-, 24-, 33-, 37- or 49-inch diameters. OPTIONS: Wall-mounted ball storage holders. COLOR: Assorted bright colors depending on size.
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 & Physio Gymnic Balls
The Gymnic and Physio Gymnic Balls are inflatable balls designed for therapeutic play, balance training, and other gross motor exercises. DIMENSIONS: The Gymnic balls are available in diameters of 30, 45, 55, 65, and 75 centimeters and the Physio Gymnic balls are availablein diameters of 85, 95, and 120 centimeters. COLOR: From the smallest to the largest size, the Gymnic balls are fuschia, yellow, red, blue, and yellow and the Physio Gymnic balls are red or blue.
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
Gymnic Rody Inflatable Rocking Rody Rider
Gymnic Rody Inflatable Rocking Rody Rider can be used for bounce activities that tone muscles, improve balance and heighten cardiovascular exertion. Gymnic Rody Inflatable Rocking Rody Rider includes Rody and a support base for a rocking motion. The rocking base is detachable for hopping and bouncing and even more fun and play. It is built tough and has an indestructible footrest.
Gymnic Rody Max Inflatable Horse
Gymnic Rody Max Inflatable Horse is perfect for active seating, bouncing, balance training, core strengthening and more. Made of super strong, latex-free vinyl, it inflates according to size and weight of child with a hand or foot pump. Rody Max is the same as the popular Rody, but it is for ages 5 years and up.
Gymnic transparent 19-1/2 in. Visualizer Ball
Gymnic transparent 19-1/2 in. Visualizer Ball is a ball that can be used for therapy balance and push ball activities by individuals with autism, ADHD, or other disabilities. The ball features durable, seamless, roto-molded specifications, and 12 multi-colored mini-balls inside. The ball provides both audio and visual reinforcement. It serves to rivet attention to the ball, while exercising eye-tracking skills.
Gymnic/Rody Inflatable Hopping Horse
The Gymnic/Rody Inflatable Hopping Horse is a gross motor training toy suitable for children ages 3 to 5 who are developing balance and coordination to help them do so while providing a workout. The Inflatable Horse ships uninflated so parents can adjust the level of inflation according to the size and age of the child. Package includes 1 valve and 1 plug.?
Gyrobix Explorer Magnetic Toy
The Gyrobix Explorer toy allows for a user to spin, turn, twirl, twist a magnetic disk around the dual pegs. Spin the triangular handles to create an optical illusion and make the magnetic spinning wheel race from side to side. Play vertically or horizontally.
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.
H-46-2Gb Switch-Adapted Mp3 Player Drive
The H-46-2GB Switch-Adapted MP3 Player Drive is an adapted MP3 player designed for use by individuals with fine motor, neurological, or severe physical disabilities. This unit has two switch inputs, one of which can be used to turn the unit on/off and to toggle between Play and Pause, and the other of which can be used for cycling through files. The unit plays MP3 and WMA audio files, including music, podcasts, or audio books, and is also a two-gigabyte (GB) USB flash drive that plugs into any U
H-87 Ipad Vo (Voiceover) Controller
The H-87 iPad VO (VoiceOver) Controller is a large button remote control interface for an Apple iPad tablet, iPhone or iPod Touch designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities or who are blind. The VO Controller connects to the touchscreen device through Bluetooth and uses the keyboard shortcuts built into the Apple iOS VoiceOver accessibility feature (see separate entry) to help the user access the content and functions of the host device. The user can control a screen reader to
Hairbrush Card Holder
“DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To create a card holder for individuals with grasping disabilities. The hairbrush holds the cards in place while removing the need for an individual to hold his or her cards during card games such as Old Maid, Go Fish, or Crazy 8’s! For individuals requiring more support and stability, Velcro can be used to secure the hairbrush to a non-skid placemat. TITLE: Hairbrush Card Holders. JOURNAL: Ideas to share: Tots n’ Tech. REF: http://www.asu.edu/clas/tnt/home_fi
Haley's Joy On-The-Go 1 Swing System With Sensory Wrap Attachment
Haley’s Joy On-the-Go 1 Swing System is a portable swing designed for children and adults with physical and neurological disabilities. This portable swing can be set up without tools. The swing is secured through snap-button assembly. Haley’s Joy comes complete with swing frame, dual hanging points for linear swinging, mat, and duffel bag. The mat is lightweight and made of a high-strength fabric with floor grippers underneath to keep it stable. It is 100% latex-free. The swing frame and mat
Halloween Color-by-Number
This Halloween Color-by-Number is a do it yourself spooky worksheet designed for children with learning disabilities to learn early number skills and work on perceptual skills. Each sheet has a spooky hidden picture that can only be recognized when colored correctly. With four Halloween-inspired colors and small spaces for coloring, this Halloween color-by-number is a good exercise for children working on their fine motor skills. Free printable download.
Hammer
The Hammer is a sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This wheelchair has a wide front-end "hammer-head" made of aluminum tubing that can be used for offense or defense in contact sports such as rugby, hockey, football, and softball. FRAME: The "Hammer" is constructed of aerospace drawn tubing. Anti-tippers are included. The frame is available in a choice of over 20 solid colors, raw (unpainted aluminu
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.
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 Cycle
The Hand and Foot Powered Cycle is a hand- and foot-propelled tricycle designed for children and adults ages 5 and above with neuromuscular disabilities or cerebral palsy who need to use both their feet and hands to propel the cycle. The user pedals with his or her feet and/or pushes and pulls the handlebars to propel this cycle. 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
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 Eye Coordination Scarve Set
Hand Eye Coordination Scarves provide children with a rainbow of colored juggling scarves that teach tossing and catching skills while crossing midline. Crossing the midline (an imaginary line down the center of the body) is a crucial developmental milestone for reading, writing and daily activities like putting on socks and shoes (ADLS). Kids can toss with the right hand and catch with the left, toss with the left hand and catch with the right, and while doing so, they will learn bilateral coor
Hand Hold Strap
The Hand-Hold Strap is a saddle saddle hand strap designed for use by individuals with balance disabilities. Available in leather or cotton web, this strap snaps to the D rings of an English Saddle to provide a stable grip. COLOR: Black.
Hand Only Pediatric Cycle
The Hand Only Pediatric Cycle is a child's hand-propelled tricycle designed for children ages 2 through 6 with neuromuscular disabilities or cerebral palsy who need to use their hands to propel the cycle. Children 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. COLOR: Red or blue. CAPACITY: 250 pounds.
Hand Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with minimal hand or finger function. Large conical pick is larger than the hand and is secured by an elastic wrist cuff. Whole hand serves as the pick. Can be adapted for the foot. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 26. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980.
Hand Powered Cycle
The Hand Powered Cycle is a hand-propelled tricycle designed for children and adults ages 5 and above with neuromuscular disabilities or cerebral palsy who need to use their hands to propel the cycle. The user pushes and pulls the handlebars to propel this cycle. A footrest platform replaces the pedals of a traditional cycle. It features front wheel drive with a single speed. The cycle will coast with the handlebar held still. The cycle is custom-designed and fitted to each user using his or her
Handbike
The HandBike is a hand-propelled bicycle designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This bicycle has outriggers that prevent it from falling over if its speed becomes too slow for stability. The frame is made from high strength 4130 chrome-moly and the seat, leg rests, and outriggers are made from 6061 alloy. Other features include Sun CR18 wheels with 451 alloy rims and IRC 1-1/8 inch road tires; Shimano Ultegra rear hub and Sram (Sachs) 3x7 front h
Handcycle Elite
The Handcycle Elite is a hand-propelled recumbent cycle designed for use by individuals with severe physical or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The Handcycle Elite features Shimano components, including Dura-Ace Chain Ring, XTR-Shadow Derailleur, XTR RapidFire Shifters, XTR titanium cassette, SRAM Hollow Pin Chain, and Ergo-Lite handgrips. FRAME: The seat frame is (LxW) 16 x 16 inches. The frame, fork leg hanger and clamps are made of magnesium alloy, and it has titanium hard
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-Swing (Model 9840)
The Handi-Swing is a swing designed for persons with lower limb disabilities that would prohibit their ability to propel the swing with their legs. This arm-propelled swing has a sling style seat with waist safety belts. The seat is mounted by chains on a movable frame that has two extensions with hand grips on the ends. The user pushes and pulls on the extension poles to induce the swinging motion. WEIGHT: 47 pounds. WARRANTY: 1-year on materials and workmanship.
Handle For Hand Tools.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shaped handle on tool makes it easier to grasp. An epoxy putty can be applied to the handle of a tool. It is molded into the shape of person's grasp. When the putty is dry and hard it can be cleaned with soap and water. Helping Handles is an epoxy putty available from The Felix Co., Helping Hands Div., 9 Rice's Lane, Westport, CT 06880. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening
Handle Grip Bowling Ball
The Handle Grip Bowling Ball is a modified bowling ball designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This bowling ball is modified with a spring loaded handle designed to allow a regulation ball to be used by persons who cannot use a conventional three-fingered ball. The handle retracts into the ball automatically upon release. WEIGHT: 8, 10, 12, 24, or 16 pounds.
Handy Caddy - 4 Wheels
The Handy Caddy - 4 Wheels is a wheeled garden stool designed for use by seniors and individuals with arthritis or balance, lower extremity, mobility, or walking disabilities. This four-wheel cart can assist with jobs that require stooping, squatting, or kneeling. The stool has a steel-tubing frame and a steel, tractor-style contoured seat. The height-adjustable seat rotates 360 degrees for freedom of movement. The seat adjustment lever is on the side of the seat. Other features include a plasti
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
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 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 Shapes (Model 6634)
Happy Shapes, model 6634, is an eye hand coordination activity designed for use by children with fine motor and neurological disabilities. It features a large plastic, L-shaped body with a shape sorter on the bottom. Blocks in the shape of a square, circle, and triangle can simply be placed in the opening at the top to encourage babies to reach inside and choose a shape. Or, they can be pushed through the corresponding holes of the shape sorter on the bottom to encourage shape recognition. COLOR
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 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.
Harry Hiccers (Model 8064)
Harry Hiccers, model 8064, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plush toy is a koala that hiccups. Once the user activates the capability switch (not included) or squeezes Koala’s tail seven hiccups sounds can be heard along with the phrases “pardon me,” “excuse me,” and “sorry mate.” This toy is intended to encourage listening skills and language development and comes with a story book,
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 27 Racing Tricycle
The Haverich 27" Racing Tricycle is an adult three-wheeled cycle designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. The tricycle has features for racing such as 12-speed derailleur gears, hydraulic front brake, front mudguard, lights, and pedals with toe clips and straps.
Haverich Handlebar Accessories
The Haverich Handlebar Accessories are attachments for bicycles, tricycles, and tandem cycles. Steering Lock Angle Limiter (##099) restricts steering lock angle; Cane Holders (##040 Single and ##041 Double) allow the rider to affix canes or crutches to the front of the handlebars on either side of the front wheel; Guide Rod (##038) is a metal bar that extends from the vertical backrest pole and allows an adult to help control the direction and speed of a youngster on a cycle; Arm Supports (##002
Haverich Pedal Accessories
The Haverich Pedal Accessories are pedal attachments for bicycles, tricycles, and tandem cycles. Home Trainer Pedal (##060) has an integral balancing weight and velcro strap; Pedal with Toe Clip and Strap (##011) prevents the rider's foot from slipping off the pedal; Treadle Crank for Disabled (##005 Lft, and ##006 Rt) are stroke adjustable in infinite increments; Crank Shortener (##025) reduces the distance between the seat and pedal, helping to offset unevenly long legs; Foot Rest with Leather
Haverich Seat Accessories
Haverich Seat Accessories are bicycle and tricycle accessories that consist of modified seat attachments. Light Moped Seat provides good buttock support due to broad shape; Light Moped Seat (Denfeld, ##034) has a rocker- arm suspension; Moped Seat (##035) is designed for broad-hipped riders; T- shaped Seat Post (##048) allows adjustment of horizontal seat position relative to the handlebars; Leg Harness (##062) attaches to the Standard Backrest and Strap and the front of the seat; Standard Backr
Haverich Specialized Tricycle
The Haverich Specialized Tricycle is an adult tricycle for upper extremity amputees and persons with dysmelia. The dysmelia handlebars can be mounted on any of the Haverich tricycle models, and features chin-activated directional indicators and horn. (See separate entries on various tricycle specifications.)
Haverich Three-Wheeler Tandem 20"
The Haverich Three-Wheeler Tandem 20" is a three wheel tandem cycle for persons with severe disabilities, blindness, low vision, or dysmelia. Standard equipment on this tandem cycle includes folding front frame, reinforced rear axle, rear wheel mudguards, Torpedo 3-speed free wheel hub with coaster brake, front wheel drum brake, lock, and lights. DIMENSIONS: Minimum distance from seat top to pedal (in bottom position) is 27.5 inches in front, and 24 inches in rear; Overall Width of rear axle is
Haverich Three-Wheeler Tandem 26"
The Haverich Three-Wheeler Tandem 26" is a three wheel tandem cycle for persons with blindness, low vision, severe disabilities, or dysmelia. Standard equipment on the 26-inch three-wheel tandem includes reinforced rear axle, rear wheel mudguards, Torpedo 3-speed free wheel hub with coaster brake, front wheel drum brake, lock, and lights. DIMENSIONS: Minimum distance from seat top to pedal (in bottom position) is 31.5 inches for both the front and rear seats; Overall Width of rear axle is 31 inc
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
Haverich Two-Wheeler Tandem 20"
The Haverich Two-Wheeler Tandem 20" is a tandem bicycle for persons with blindness, low vision, or dysmelia. The tandem's standard equipment includes Torpedo 3-speed free wheel hub with coaster brake, front wheel drum brake, lock, kickstand, lights, and folding front frame. DIMENSIONS: Minimum distance from seat top to pedal (in bottom position) is 27.5 inches in front and 24 inches in rear; Overall length is 79 inches. WHEELS: Both front and rear wheels are 20 x 2 inches and have 36 stainless s
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
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide custom adaptation to a head pointer device for an individual with cerebral palsy. While many commercial devices are available, not all are ideal for every individual. A simple, lightweight version can be customized for individual needs. The design is based on a donated headgear from a commercial safety visor. The individual’s aluminum pointer has a standard rubber tip (a smaller version of the type used on crutches), plus an end clamp that holds whichever p
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.
Hearmore Ada Compliance Kit
The HearMore ADA Compliance Kit combines all the products required for hotels or hospitals to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. ADA accessibility guidlines require that rooms be equipped with assistive systems, including text telephones (TTY/TTD), a notification system, a telephone amplifier, a television closed-caption decoder, and a visual smoke detector. This portable all-in-one kit is lightweight and compact, easy to
HearTek Kids Earmuffs Hearing Protection with Travel Bag
HearTek Kids Earmuffs Hearing Protection with Travel Bag are designed for children and small adults with sensory processing disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder to use in crowds. They feature two-pointed mounted cups for even pressure distribution with a 27-decibel NRR for noise canceling. Good for sports events, concerts, festivals, fireworks, and special needs children. The water-resistant vinyl material makes it durable and easy to clean. The ear cups collapse into the headband. Travel draws
HearTek Safety Ear Muffs Adjustable Noise Canceling Ear Hearing Protection for Yard Work
HearTek Safety Ear Muffs Adjustable Noise Canceling Ear Hearing Protection for Yard Work is a product designed for those individuals with sensory processing disorder and who are hypersensitive to sound to wear. They are versatile, have a high noise reduction rating (NRR) and single number rating (SNR). This padded soundproof Earmuff is designed for hunting, sports, events, firearms ranges, concerts, music festivals, fireworks, lawn mowing, machinists, construction, racing motorcycles and monster
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
Heated Prosthetic Leg
The Heated Prosthetic Leg is a prototype designed for those individuals with lower extremity amputation to allow them to be comfortable wearing a prosthetic leg in the winter. Marlizaan Saunderson and Marilet Knoesen, a pair of Grade 10 learners from Hoërskool Duineveld in Upington, designed it.
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Aquatic Wheelchair
The Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Aquatic Wheeelchair is a pool wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This chair is suitable for daily immersion and use in a pool environment. FRAME: Stainless steel folding frame with double cross bracing. SEAT: 16, 18, or 20 inches wide. UPHOLSTERY: Mildew resistant PVC mesh. ARMRESTS: Flip-up armrests. CAPACITY: 350 pounds.
Heavy Use Gripping Wrap
The Heavy Use Gripping Wrap is designed for use by individuals with grasping and upper extremity disabilities. The grasping device is designed to help the user with their grip and provide comfort when holding some objects. Additionally, the device consists of 15 centimeters square of neoprene, two Velcro straps and two loops to enable easy fastening. The aids are built to endure years of regular use, even for strenuous activities. All aids are machine washable.
Heavyweight Self-Threading Sewing Machine Needles
Heavyweight Self-Threading Sewing Machine Needles are self-threading needles designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision or limited dexterity. These large needles have a separation just under the machine head for threading.
Hedz-Up Golf Club Holder & Divot Repair Tool
The Hedz-Up Golf Club Holder and Divot Repair Tool is a golf accessory designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis who have difficulty bending, stooping, or reaching the ground. The tool fits on the top of any standard golf grip and can be used to to keep a club's grip off the ground when the club is laid on the ground. A tool on the end that can be used to replace fairway divots and repair ball marks and divots on the putting green without
Heritage Series (Models Hsr 12, Hsr 20, & Hsr 20 Hd)
The Heitage Series are tricycles designed for use by individuals with balance and neurological disabilities. Model HSR 12 tricycle features a tubular steel frame that allows people with limited range of motion to place their legs forward and 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 is low to the ground and, and the handlebar can be moved out of the way for d
Hexagonal Picnic Table - Wheelchair Accessible (Model Ohtha)
The Hexagonal Picnic Table - Wheelchair Accessible, model OHTHA, is a wheelchair picnic table designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This six-sided table has space on one side for a wheelchair. The frame, seats, and table top are made from 100 percent recycled plastic, with stainless steel hardware. The table also includes an umbrella hole. DIMENSIONS (HxW): The table top is 30.5 x 40 inches. The seats are 17.5 x 9.5 inches. The umbrella hole is 2 inche
Hi Fly Fielder And Power Swing Ring
The Hi-Fly Fielder is a flexible mesh pocket for catching balls either forehanded or backhanded, eliminating the need for wrist or forearm rotation. Pocket is sized for baseballs or softballs. 1/2 inch threaded fitting adapts to any standard prosthetic wrist. Rotates with adjustable friction to accommodate varying field siturations. Padded leather edging. the Power Swing Ring installs into the bottom end of a wooden bat, accommodating any style prehensor finger or thumb; swivels to duplicate "wr
Hidden Pictures - Ages 5 and Up
Hidden Pictures - Ages 5 and Up is an activity book designed for children with cognitive disabilities to exercise their visual perception and cognition. The book supplies 64 exciting hidden picture puzzles for children to solve. The colorful illustrations and surprising discoveries make hidden picture puzzles valuable to young learners. Discovering hidden objects promotes the visual skills and attention to detail needed for reading and math.
Hidden Rules With Friends
Hidden Rules with Friends is an interactive card game that teaches the hidden rules in American culture—focusing on unwritten expectations about friendship within our society. This interactive card game is a way to teach important social rules that sometimes are never taught. This is geared for ages 6-12 with 2-8 players at a time.
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 Beanbag Chairs
High Back Beanbag Chairs are comfortable and calming chairs that help individuals with disabilities to sit up straight. This product can be used by individuals with sensory processing disorder, autism, or ADD. This product provides support for the back and arms.
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 Ball Target Bowling Alley.
Large target bowling alley, similar to Skee Ball. Features electronic score screens, sound effects, ball detectors, running lights on score screen, adjustable winning score levels, and selectable 6 or 9 ball play.
High Level Kayak Seat
The High Level Kayak Seat is a seat for kayak designed for use by individuals with severe physical or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility and upper body strength. Protruding lateral supports assist in keeping the user upright and secure. This seat replaces the existing kayak seat or may stand alone between seats in a canoe or boat. The seat frame is constructed of lightweight aluminum and covered in a durable waterproof material which can be
High Quad Gun Mount (HQ100)
The High Quad Gun Mount, model HQ100, is a rifle, shotgun, pistol and crossbow support and trigger activator designed for use by people with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury who use a power wheelchair. Intended to make hunting accessible to individuals with no use of the upper extremities, this device is based on a mounting plate placed under the wheelchair’s seat cushion before the user transfers into the chair. Once the user is seated in the wheelchair, a v
High Quad Pistol Mount (Model HQPM)
The High Quad Pistol Mount, model HQPM, is a pistol support designed for use by people with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury who use a powered wheelchair. It is intended for use by individuals with no hand or arm use, and it is designed to work with a High Quad Gun Mount, model HQ100 (not included; see separate entry). Model HQPM has a trigger activator that connects to model HQ100’s trigger activation mechanism.
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
Hilltops
Hilltops is a motor skills training toy for children, preschool age to third grade age, or anyone with physical developmental disabilities who needs to further develop their gross motor skills. The individual may step or jump from “hilltop” to “hilltop”. Hilltops develop the person's ability to estimate distances and makes them more familiar with heights, therefore this is also an activity to improve perceptual motor skills. Each Hilltop is has with rubber “feet" which prevent the hilltops from
Hims Blaze Ez (T70Ez)
HIMS Blaze EZ is a digital book player with OCR and text-to-speech for use by individuals with Low vision or blindness. Blaze EZ features stand-alone, single-button OCR capture and read aloud capabilities and is about the size of a deck of cards. Simple navigation includes three easy-access buttons with Braille letters “M”, “R” and “B” which give quick access to Music, Radio and Books. Blaze EZ can read and play a variety of file including DAISY, TXT, BRL, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA, WMV, OGG, ASF, AAC,
Hippocampe Swimming Pool Wheelchair
TheHippocampe Swimming Pool Wheelchair is a three-wheeled wheelchair designed for use at swimming pools by individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME: The frame is available in small, medium, large, and extra-large. The small frame is 46 inches long, the medium frame is 50 inches long, the large frame is 54 inches long, and the extra-large frame is 62 inches long. Folded dimensions (HxL) are 15 x 45 inches for the small frame, 15 x 49 inches for the medium frame, 15 x 53 inches for the large
Hit Zone Deluxe Baseball Practice Tee With Variable Control (Model B3-Hzbv)
The Hit Zone Deluxe Baseball Practice Tee with Variable Control (Model B3-HZBV) is an air-powered batting tee that players of all abilities can use for Baseball, Softball, and Tee Ball Training. Unlike the traditional tee, the Hit Zone Deluxe Practice Tee supports the ball in a stream of air, so players do not have to worry about knocking over a tee - there is no tee to knock over. This patented motorized system utilizes a fabric sleeve to deliver the stream of air. So if the player’s bat hits t
Hit Zone Deluxe Tennis Practice Tee With Variable Control (Model T-3Hzbv)
The Hit Zone Deluxe Tennis Practice Tee with Variable Control (Model T-3HZBV) is an air-powered tee that players of all abilities can use for tennis. Unlike the traditional tee, the Hit Zone Deluxe Practice Tee for tennis supports the ball in a stream of air, so players do not have to worry about knocking over a tee - there is no tee to knock over. This patented motorized system utilizes a fabric sleeve to deliver the stream of air. So if the player’s racket hits the “tee,” the player will just
Hit Zone Jr Practice Tee (Model Hz-B500)
The Hit Zone Jr Practice Tee (model HZ-B500) is an air-powered batting tee that young players of all abilities can use for Baseball, Softball, and Tee Ball Training. Unlike the traditional tee, the Hit Zone Jr supports the ball in a stream of air, so players do not have to worry about knocking over a tee - there is no tee to knock over. This patented motorized system utilizes a fabric sleeve to deliver the stream of air. So if the player’s bat hits the “tee,” the player will just swing right thr
Hit Zone Standard Baseball Practice Tee (Model Hz-1B)
The HIT ZONE STANDARD Baseball Practice Tee (model HZ-1B) is an air-powered batting tee that players of all abilities can use for Baseball, Softball, and Tee Ball Training. Unlike the traditional tee, the Hit Zone Standard Practice Tee supports the ball in a stream of air, so players do not have to worry about knocking over a tee - there is no tee to knock over. This patented motorized system utilizes a fabric sleeve to deliver the stream of air. So if the player’s bat hits the “tee,” the player
Hit Zone Standard Tennis Practice Tee (Model Hz-1T)
The Hit Zone Standard Tennis Practice Tee (Model HZ-1T) is an air-powered tee that players of all abilities can use for tennis. Unlike the traditional tee, the Hit Zone Standard Practice Tee for tennis supports the ball in a stream of air, so players do not have to worry about knocking over a tee - there is no tee to knock over. This patented motorized system utilizes a fabric sleeve to deliver the stream of air. So if the player’s racket hits the “tee,” the player will just swing right through
Hitec Guest Room Case (Sets 1-4)
The HITEC Guest Room Case is a container holding a variety of products needed to comply with ADA standards for hotel guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. All components can be easily installed or removed by hotel or hospital personnel. Set 1 components include an AP-Q90D TTY, an SA-TR50 phone ring signaler, a CS-IL40 in-line amplifier, a GA-DB9 door knock alert signaler, a CS-WS1 clock with bed vibrator, a GT-SMOKE visual/audible smoke detector, and a US-DV1 telecaption decoder. Set 2 compone
Hobby Paint Or Glue Bottle Spill Protector
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Designed to assist individuals with limited use in one hand or the ability to only use one hand to keep little glue or paint bottles from falling over for arts and crafts projects. Cut a hole in small paper plate — the kind used to serve cake at birthday parties. First, trace the bottom of the bottle in the middle of the plate, on the side used for food. Then cut the hole with an x-acto blade or scissors just a little larger in diameter than the bottle
Hoc Outriggers
The HOC Outriggers are ski outriggers designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Airfoil aluminum, round aluminum and titanium models are available. The aluminum outrigger is available with a race or powder blade. For the titanium outrigger, a long, short, race or powder blade is available. These outriggers are intended to be suitable for recreational and competitive skiers and for mono-skiers, bi-skiers, and three- or four-track skiers.
Hoc2 Glide Bi-Ski
The HOC2 Glide Bi-Ski is a bi-ski designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The ski features an assisted self-loading system which enables the user to self-load, a 22-inch loading clearance, 4 inches of active suspension, a co-poly clamshell bucket seat and adjustable back with a ratcheting system, and parabolic shaped skis with 0.5-inch wood core. CAPACITY: 225 pounds.
Hockey Wheelchair
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to play hockey in a wheelchair league. The lower half of a straight-bladed hockey stick was fastened to a bracket which,in turn, was held across the wheelchair footplates by two quarter-inch bolts and wing nuts for quick assembly and disassembly. Approximately two-thirds of the way back on the blade, arms were fastened that extend approximately four inches at a little less than a right angle to hold the ball. TITLE: Ho
Holder For Crocheting, Embroidering, And Darning (Model H75438)
The Holder for Crocheting, Embroidering, and Darning, Model H75438, is a clamp-on needlework hoop designed to provide one-hand use to assist individuals with the use of only one hand or with limited manual gripping strength. The holder has a fexible gooseneck which clamps onto a table or tray, allowing it to be raised, lowered, turned, or placed in any position. A darning knob screws into the top and also holds an embroidery frame or any crochet needle in a cross hole.
Holder To Attach Camera To A Wheelchair
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to take photographs. The holder is made from 19 millimeter chrome-plated steel curtain rods and clamps to the wheelchair footplate strut. It has a horizontal arm which passes from the footplate strut under the user's right leg and a vertical arm that comes up on the user's right side. The arm is long enough to put the camera at eye level. The camera is mounted on a horizontal arm that pivots from the vertical arm. The mounting
Home-Built Trike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted tandem, recumbent and upright tricycle for a young adult with traumatic brain injury and limited mobility to aid in his recovery. Unable to local any adaptive tandem bikes that would meet his son's needs, the father who has a background in mechanical engineering spent six months designing and building a custom adapted trike. Like many commercially-available tandem cycles, the design puts the front passenger (the son) in the
Homemade Planting Board
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Board with notches to help space plants evenly. A 4 foot board is bevelled on one side to make furrows. The other side has large notches cut at 12 inch intervals and shallow notches at alternate 6 inch intervals. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 14. PAGES (including cover):1
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.
Hook Ipod Switch Access
Hook iPod Switch Access is designed to let the user gain simple to advanced control of their music playlist with an auditory menu of functions that can be controlled by a switch. Hook is preconfigured in single switch mode to play/pause, skip forward and back, and adjust volume. It can also be changed to a basic play/pause mode for simpler operation. Hook also supports a dual-switch mode for faster access through the auditory menu prompts.
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
Hoppity Hop Ball (Model 2100)
The Hoppity-Hop Ball, model 2100, is a ball with a handle that is designed to provide proprioceptive feedback and challenge postural reaction and balance for children with a physical disability. The child sits on the ball with his/her legs wrapped around a handle used for holding on so it is great for follow the leader, obstacle courses and other games. It is made of durable, long lasting vinyl so that it can be used outdoors. It can be used by children ages three and up. DIMENSIONS: 16 to 20 in
Horse Racing Tactile Wooden Game
The Horse Racing Tactile Wooden Game is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device is recommended for younger users and is a simple game with simple rules and strategy. Pegs are color-coded (six each - red and blue) and there are tactile markings on top of six of them, making it accessible to blind players. Includes wooden game board/storage box, 12 pegs and a wooden die. All pieces have a smooth stained finish.
Horse-Drawn Pleasure
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted horse-drawn cart for use with a manual or electronic wheelchair by children with mobility disabilities. Using a standard horse-drawn cart as a base, a cart was designed which meets all of Australia's Riding for the Disabled organization’s needs. It has a sturdy chassis made from steel tubing, with marine-grade plywood panels and floor and fabricated metal mudguards. Horse-drawn carts generally have big wheels which make the
Hose Carrying Device.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation for garden hose to make it easier to carry for wheelchair users. Tie a 4 foot dowel or broom handle for the end of a hose. The rigid hose is much easier to carry without getting wet. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 24. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.
Hosmer Baseball Glove Attachment
The Hosmer Baseball Glove Attachment is a terminal device for sports designed to allow a firm gripping action between the thumb and forefinger when using a baseball glove. The device has knobs on the fingers to allow the glove to be securely attached. The glove attachment is available in either right or left hand models. DIMENSIONS: Standard 1/2-20 stud; 9.5 inches long. WEIGHT: 10.5 ounces.
Hosmer Bowling Attachment
The Hosmer Bowling Attachment is a terminal device for sports that has a neoprene expansion sleeve at the end of the device that is under constant spring compression which causes it to expand and hold a bowling ball. The same action used to operate a conventional prosthetic hook causes the device to release the bowling ball. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 inches long; has a standard 1/2-20 stud.
Hosmer Driving Ring
The Hosmer Driving Ring is a steering wheel spinner ring for upper extremity amputees that is designed for use on automobile steering wheels, boat tillers, aircraft controls, and most bicycles. The device attaches with a clamp to the steering instrument; the side of the clamp has a rubber surface for a secure grip. The swivel ring is coated in plastic, and has a 4/5-inch inside diameter.
Hot Shot Pool Cue
The Hot Shot Pool Cue is a pool cue designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities, use of one hand, or upper extremity disabilities. This automatic spring-loaded billiard cue can be operated with one hand is actuated by a power spring with infinitely adjustable power. The unit is activated by depressing a trigger with light pressure. This pool stick has an aluminum housing and a combination aluminum and steel shaft (internal). DIMENSIONS: 45 or 51 inches. Custom lengths can b
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
Household Scissors (Model Sw52003) & Household Scissors With Large Handle (Model Sw5200)
The Household Scissors, model SW52003 and SW5200, are self-opening scissors designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor disabilities, and grasping disabilities. 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 or intensive use, t
Household Skills Program
Household Skills is an independent living skills program in a board game format designed to teach housekeeping skills and responsibilities to people with cognitive disabilities. The program is designed to reinforce the idea that all members of a household are responsible for completing daily and weekly cleaning duties. The Draw cards cover the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, living area, and yard. Topics include using the dishwasher and washing machine, cleaning appliances, changing sheets, carin
How Am I Feeling? Hand Puppets
The "How Am I Feeling?" Hand Puppets are puppets designed for use by children with emotional disabilities. Designed to help children learn about and express their feelings, these puppets have detailed expressions of happiness, sadness, fear, anger, and embarrassment and include both boy and girl figures. The puppets are made to comfortably fit both children's and adult's hands. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 5.5 inches.
How Many Cows on the Farm Counting Game
How To Create A LEGO Duplo Block Painting
How To Create A LEGO Duplo Block Painting is a do it yourself process art activity designed for those individuals with learning disabiliting to express their creativity, use their imagination, explore the world around them and make their own decisions.
How To Read Braille Music, 2Nd Edition
How to Read Braille Music, 2nd Edition, by Bettye Krolick, is a manual for teaching music braille for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This book gives an overview of braille music, and explains the music braille symbols most frequently found in elementary through intermediate-level music. It is written at a fifth grade reading level and is suitable for both children and adults. This edition has 44 pages and was published in 1998. OPTIONS: This manual is available in braille, print,
Hoyle Jumbo Playing Cards
The Hoyle Jumbo Playing Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. The cards in this deck are standard size with large numbers and letters and a small insert featuring the standard card layout. DIMENSIONS: The cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Letters and numbers are 0.5 inch. COLOR: White cards with standard red or black print depending on suit.
Hoyle Super Jumbo Playing Cards
Hoyle Super Jumbo Playing Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature bold numbers and designs in black or red on a white background and are in the upper left corner, which makes them readily visible when the deck is fanned in the hand. DIMENSIONS: These standard bridge-sized cards are 3.5 x 2 inches. Numbers and designs are 1 inch high. COLOR: White cards with standard red or black print depending on suit.
Huarong For The Blind
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an ancient Chinese game which includes tactile feedback for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Huarong is an ancient Chinese puzzle game that tests a person's judgment of textures and sense of shapes. There are 10 pieces with different sizes and shapes that fit into a large rectangle. These pieces include a large square, five rectangles and four small squares. In the adapted version of this game, each piece is covered with a
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
Hunter
Hunter is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This arcade-style game involves adventure role-playing. The player's character, Hunter Joe, has a mission to reach the ancient land of Bobo and obtain the ancient Bobo tribal statue. On the way to Bobo, the player scores points on 10 levels and fights through the jungle, fishes for food, crosses the valley of tigers, climbs a treacherous mountain, discovers hidden treasure, swings across a wat
Hurricane Bubble Blower
Hurricane Bubble Blower is a switch operated toy for children which helps them to understand cause and effect. When the user operates the switch the toy begins to blow bubbles.
Hush Buddy Earmuff Line For Children
The Hush Buddy line is protective gear that is designed to block out the maximum amount of external noise. This Hush Buddy Earphones are designed for small children who will be engaged by the colorful pictures on the side of the earphones. They are padded and the headband is adjustable. They block out enough noise to decrease a chance of the “fight or flight” response.
Hush Dog (Model 7027)
Hush Dog, model 7027, is a switch operated toy designed for use by individuals with fine motor, upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Once the capability switch (not included) is activated or this toy puppy’s foot is pressed, it will rock its head back and forth and sing “Hush Little Baby.” This plush toy in intended to provide auditory input and increase visual attention. POWER: Uses 3 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 11 x 7 x 7 inches. COLOR: Light blue. WEIGH
Hydro-Bells
Hydro-Bells are swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use in aquatic therapy. They are made of high-impact, ultra-violet- and chlorine-resistant polypropylene, and provide three dimensional hydrodynamic resistance for aquatic exercise of the upper extremities. Hydro-Bells are available alone or in sets with additional equipment. Hydro-Bell System 1 includes one pair of Hydro-Bells, one upper body workout video, and an upper body instruction chart. Total Fitness System 3 comes with one p
Hydro-Boots
Hydro-Boots are swimming pool exercise equipment designed for use in aquatic therapy. The boots have resistance blades for lower extremity exercise. Each boot has a plastic section made of high-impact polypropylene with ultra violet and chlorine resistance factors, and a cushion made of closed-cell rubber foam. The boots come in three sections which are attached by means of nylon hinges which, in turn, allow for maximum articulation of the foot/ankle, while maintaining the alignment and stabilit
I Can Cue 2
I Can Cue 2 is a visual sign language training software program designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This CD-ROM contains two programs that teach intermediate cueing techniques and build skills in reading cues. Each program features a speed-adjustable animated cuer and sequenced lessons for learning and self-testing. Cue Those Phrases! has lessons that focus on consonant blends and clusters, liaisons, taps, and flicks, emphasizing everyday, common phrases. Users can c
I Can Play The Piano
I can Play The Piano is a music lesson book using a color/picture matching system to teach the fundamentals of the piano.
I Can Play, Too!
I Can Play, Too! is a voice output game program and speech training program designed for use with various card and board games to allow a nonverbal individual to use a computer for his or her speech output while playing. Screens are included for the following games: Go Fish; Red Light, Green Light; Cootie; Checkers; Battleship; Simon Says; and other general board games. Features of the program include a child's human speech; touches of animation, including a tumbling musical die; a manual with p
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
Ibead Chain
The iBead Chain can be attached to an iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, or any device with an earphone jack to the speaker. To play music, user moves the beads. This device can be used for children and adults. It comes with two different activation choices: momentary or continuous play. In the momentary mode, the music plays when the beads are touched; in the continuous play mode, touch the beads and the music plays until the device is turned off.
IBM Viascribe
IBM ViaScribe is captioning software for digital audio and video, designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard or hearing. This software creates a written transcript of existing audio or video content, and automatically captions live audio content as it occurs. It can be used in classrooms, business meetings, and other situations in which presentations are made. The speaker spends approximately an hour creating a voice profile that helps the program learn his or her particular speech pat
Icamera Interface
The iCamera Interface is a switch activated shutter control that allows users with limited fine motor skills to take pictures on their iPhone, iPad and iPod with the camera feature on the device. The user plugs the capability switch into the compact iCamera Interface and attaches the Interface to their iPhone, iPad or iPod to take a picture. DIMENSIONS: 1 1/2" W x 1 1/2" L x 3/4" H. WEIGHT: 1 oz. COLOR: Black interface with white cord. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.
Ice Cream Cone Food Puzzle.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Puzzle in a food design to help teach shapes and sizes and how to place them on pegs. Puzzle in the shape of an ice cream cone constructed of softwood and dowels and painted realistically. Includes instructions and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 32-33. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods Cliffs, NJ. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R3463 P
Ihip Sound System
iHip Sound System is a lightweight wearable platform for a smart phone for individuals with physical, cognitive or communication disabilities. This system allows the user to mount a smart phone or iTouch on the iHip platform, plug in the speaker and wrap it around the user’s waist to start communicating or listening to music. There are two flexible cords (adjustable from 3¼" to 3¾" apart) to securely hold the device in place. The iHip can also sit on a tabletop or tray with its two adjustable l
Ikan Bowler
The IKAN Bowler is a bowling ramp designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. Mmade of aluminum with a baked-on powder coat finish, stainless steel and PVC plastic, the unit attaches to virtually any straight or sports-style foot rests, including center post wheelchairs. This system enables the bowler to control the speed, direction, and timing of the bowling ball's release. Wheelchair movement and the parabolic bowling arm generate the energy to propel the ball down the lane. Braking t
Illuminated Gel Board
The Illuminated Gel Board is a sensory toy for children to increase tactile awareness and encourage children to explore sensory experiences. Includes four colorful soft and squishy pads containing multi-colored stars. Press gently on the pads to see stars move and pads light up. A bead chain and mirror provide additional tactile and visual stimulation. Mount board to the wall with enclosed hardware, or use on a tabletop.
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
In-Ground Trampoline
In-Ground Trampolines (IGT) can be used in activities to improve balance and gross motor skill for children and adults with neurological, physical disabilities and sensory processing disorders. The In-Ground Trampoline can also be used a source of family entertainment.
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 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.
Indoor Glider
The Indoor Glider is designed for children ages 3 to 10 with developmental disabilities to improve their gross motor skills and coordination. Hand grips and foot rest positions provide children of all sizes with safety and comfort.
Industrial Sewing Machine Adaptation.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of an industrial treadle sewing machine so it can be operated with hands and arms only. Illustrates an adaptation consisting of a hinged board attached to the front of the sewing machine, connected to the foot pedal by means of a threaded rod and turnbuckles. Includes photographs. COMMENTS: For information contact: Peter Axelson, 5858 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, California 95060 SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. Assembly. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tin
Infant's Mobile.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Mobile which can be hung to amuse a child and encourage the child to reach. Suggests building a mobile using stiff wire such as a metal coathanger, strong twine and small, eyecatching objects which should be changed frequently to prevent boredom. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 88-89. Also available from Prentice-Hall, Englewoods
Infantino Sensory Press and Stay Sensory Blocks
Infantino Sensory Press and Stay Sensory Blocks are designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to eliminate frustration and encourage imagination. Stack up and build sideways. High contrast colors and interesting textures.
Infila Automatic Needle Threader
The Infila Automatic Needle Threader is a needle threader designed for use by individuals with low vision, fine motor disabilities, or arthritis. Designed for use with needles for wool or standard needles, this device is designed to thread needles automatically. To use, insert the needle, lay the thread in the groove, depress the lever, pull the thread through until the short end appears, and remove the needle. COLOR: Assorted
Inflatable Balls
Inflatable Balls are neurodevelopmental training balls used for vestibular response, balance and exercise activities. These therapy balls are manufacturer recommended to promote one-on-one patient-therapist relationships. CAPACITY: These balls will support up to 250 pounds. DIMENSIONS: 36-inch diameter (model 30- 1035) and 42-inch diameter (model 30-1036).
Inflatable Mushrooms And Balls
Inflatable balls. 20 gauge vinyl and covered with vinyl-coated nylon. Numerous loop handles. Inflate with tank type vacuum cleaner. Sizes 36 to 60 inches diameter.
Inflator Deflator Pump (Model 1350)
The Inflator Deflator Pump, model 1350, is a hand held electric pump designed to inflate and deflate Playballs, Playrolls, Air Mats and other low pressure inflatables. It will not overinflate. POWER: plugs into any standard electrical outlet. GUARANTEE: One full year from shipping date.
Infrared Transmitter
The Infrared Transmitter is an infrared personal amplification system designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing. This system can be used for television or music listening, at home or in motor vehicles. For stereo operation, the system connects directly to a TV, VCR, or DVD equipped with standard RCA audio output jacks. The system features a Sound Clarity wireless infrared transmitter, a power source and RCA cables. The Infrared Transmitter is intended to be used with the Able Plane
Infrared Tv Listening System: Receiver (Models Hdi 107 & Hdi 405 S) & Transmitter/emitter (Model Si 460)
Infrared Television Listening System for hearing impaired. Any number of receivers may be used. Transmitter is placed on top of t.v. and plugged in. Must be coupled with 1 of the following; microphone MKE460 which is mounted in front of tv or radio speaker ($59); MPA 1 is 1/8" mini plug adapter which can be plugged directly into earphone jack or tv or radio ($15); DTM 1 is desk top microphone for picking up sound in small conferences ($64.50); TA 1 telephone adapter which connects inline between
Innybin
Innybin is a toy for children meant to help teach shape recognition as well as encouraging fine motor and tactile exploration. The six chunky shape blocks are each designed with fascinating textures that are sure to thrill the fingers. There's a cube, a diamond, a sphere, a triangle, a flower, and the happy Fat Brain logo...
Insignia Narrator Advanced Hd Radio With Radio Reader Service (Model Ns-Clhd01)
The Insignia Narrator Advanced HD Radio with Radio Reader Service, Model NS-CLHD01, is a portable AM, FM and HD radio with voice output controls and reading service receiver designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. As the user presses the buttons that control the radio, voice announcements guide the user and state the options available at each stage. Radio station information, time and settings are all assisted by vocal cues. The user can access a radio reading service b
Institutional Parachute (Model 928131)
The Institutional Parachute, model 928131, is an eye-hand coordination training aid designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity or balance disabilities or who use wheelchairs. The parachute can be used in a variety of group activities such as raising and lowering the parachute for eye-hand coordination and activities involving upper extremity range of motion, trunk strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Soft balls can be bounced on top while users attempt to keep them on the para
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
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
Intro To The Guitar For The Visually Impaired
Intro to the Guitar for the Visually Impaired is an audio music training course designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This four-part training course teaches the basics of playing the guitar without using any written or Braille notation or visual references. This training course covers the basic chords, rhythms, and notes, and songs to go with them. "If" from the Guitar by Ear library is included. OPTIONS: Audio cassette or CD.
Intro To The Piano For The Visually Impaired & Piano Course 2 For The Visually Impaired
Intro to the Piano for the Visually Impaired and Piano Course 2 for the Visually Impaired are audio music training courses designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Intro to the Piano for the Visually Impaired is a four-part course that teaches the basics of playing the piano without using any written or Braille notation or visual references. In the course, the student learns the keys of C and G, the songs "Minuet in G" by Bach, "The Rose", and the "Theme from Love Story.
Introduction To Braille Music Transcription (Models 6-75960-00 & 8-75960-00)
Introduction to Braille Music Transcription, models 6-75960-00 & 8-75960-00, by Mary Turner De Garmo, is a manual for teaching braille music transcription for music students and musicians who are blind or have low vision. It is the text used by those studying to become certified music braille transcribers in the U.S. It gives detailed transcribing lessons with examples and exercises. The book is available in a four-volume braille edition (6-75960-00) or a 300-page, one-volume print edition (
Introduction To Music For The Blind Student, Part I (Print And Braille)
Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This is an instructional course-curriculum in music fundamentals, music reading, sight singing, theory, and ear-training using the Braille Music Code as the medium. Print music is considered secondary, and is included for the convenience of the sighted teacher or tutor. It is possible for a sighted or blind musician to administer or to study this wor
Introduction To Music For The Blind Student, Part Ii (Print And Braille)
Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part II is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This is an instructional course-curriculum in music fundamentals, music reading, sight singing, theory, and ear-training using the Braille Music Code as the medium. Part II builds on the braille music reading skills developed in the first four Phases of the course presented in Part I (see separate entry). Part II contains: PHASE FIVE-A The Circle of
Introduction To Piano For The Blind Student, Part 2
An Introduction to Piano for the Blind Student, Part 2 is a braille music manual designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. A piano companion course and supplement for An Introduction To Piano For The Blind Student, Book 1, Graded Studies, this course requires functional knowledge of the braille music code presented in An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I (see entry) and in An Introduction to Piano for the Blind Student, Book 1 by Richard Taesch.
Introduction To The Piano For The Blind Student: A Course In Braille Music Reading, Book 1
An Introduction to the Piano for the Blind Student: A Course in Braille Music Reading, Book 1, by Richard Taesch, is a braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This piano course is designed for the student who already has fundamental knowledge of the braille music code in general. Those who pursue the piano as a primary instrument must develop the skill of playing two parts at one time. Braille music presents music for two hands in bar-over-bar piano
Invacare A-6S / F-6S
The Invacare A-6S/F-6S is a lightweight manual sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Rigid frame in a variety of colors with dual rear and front customizable suspension. Both models feature a telescoping wheelbase which enables the chairs to be set up for maximum stability for first-time users or for maximum performance. SEAT: The A-6S has an adjustable seat angle and the F-6S has a fixed seat angle. The seat widths are available from 12 to 20 inches
Invacare A6 / F6
The Invacare A6/F6 is a lightweight manual sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Rigid frame in a variety of colors. Both models feature a telescoping wheelbase which enables the chairs to be set up for maximum stability for first-time users or for maximum performance. SEAT: The A6 has an adjustable seat angle and the F6 has a fixed seat angle. The seat widths and depths are available from 14 to 20 inches in one-inch increments. The seat-to-floor hei
Invacare Mvp
The Invacare MVP is a lightweight manual wheelchair designed for everyday use by people with mobility disabilities. FRAME: Two-part folding aluminum frame with a swing-away or fixed front frame and curved, square or extended (growth) frame. The frame is available in 20 colors at no additional charge. Widths range from 25 to 32 inches. A 10-degree bend back with push handles is standard; sportster and fixed back heights (12, 14, 16 and 18 inches) options with no push handles or straight push hand
Invacare Top End Transformer All Sport
The Invacare Top End Transformer All Sport is a manual sports wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This chair can be adjusted to play tennis, softball, basketball, hockey, football, table tennis, or badminton. FRAME: Rigid 606IT6 aluminum frame with a removable offensive wing or bumper and an adjustable center of gravity. The frame is available in Tall or Short sizes. SEAT (LxW): 12 to 20 x 12 to 20 inches. The floor-to-seat height is adju
Invoca Voice-Activated TV Remote Control
The InVoca Voice-Activated Remote Control is a voice input television and video recorder remote control designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This remote operates televisions, VCRs, DVD players, satellite systems, and cable boxes using up to 54 voice commands such as Change channels, Lower volume, and Record. The unit recognizes up to four voices and remembers favorite stations. POWER: Uses 4 rechargeable double-A Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batt
iPad/Tablet Super-Switch (H-65)
The iPad/Tablet Super-Switch (H-65) is a large 5 inch switch (button) with a Bluetooth Switch Interface (BSS) for iPad and tablets for people with severe physical disabilities. This device is to connect iPads to tablets, to control 'switch-friendly' apps and some global aspects of an iPad. Switch-friendly apps are those written by developers in the Assistive Technology or AAC field and are looking for specific signals that of BSI transmits (space/enter). There are about 80 switch-friendly apps.
IR-1S Micro
The IR-1S Micro is designed for users with motor and cognitive disabilities. The device is a hand–held IR transmitter with one push–button. Can be internally switched by soldering between channel 16-20, 35 and random code (4096). 401930 Battery pack included.
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
Iscanmp3
The iScanMP3 is a scanning control for an MP3 player designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Plugging a capability switch (required but not included) into the iScanMP3 adapter and connecting an Apple iPod, iPod Photo, or iPod Mini enables the user to scan through iPod functions: play, pause, forward and back through a play list, and volume up and down. The scanning speed is adjustable. DIMENSIONS(LxWxH): 3 5/8 x 1.75 x 0.5 inche
Iscope
The iScope is a rifle scope modification that allows the user to attach a smartphone directly to the eyepiece of the scope, which can make hunting or shooting easier for individuals with physical or neurological disabilities who have difficulty using a scope or holding a gun. The adapter attaches to most rifle scopes with four padded set screws. When the smartphone is attached and the smartphone’s camera is aligned with scope, the user can view what the scope sees through the smartphone's screen
Itr-100A Hd Radio
The ITR-100A HD Radio is an AM, FM and HD radio with voice output controls and reading service receiver designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. As the user presses the buttons that control the radio, voice announcements guide the user and state the options available at each stage. Radio station information, time and settings are all assisted by vocal cues. The user can access a radio reading service by registering the radio's serial number with a local reading service p
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
Jazz & Contemporary Chord Symbol Reading For The Blind Pianist
Jazz and Contemporary Chord Symbol Reading for the Blind Pianist is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Subtitled "How to Read Braille Chord Charts in Live Performance," this instructional course-curriculum by Richard Taesch follows the progression of concepts as presented in An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I (see separate entry). While it takes two hands to play piano, one hand can be used for basic chord structures,
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 Ziggy Cushion Toy
Ziggy is one-of-a-kind cushion that can be used for positioning, support, comfort and imaginative play.
Joe's Original BackTee
Joe's Original BackTee is a golf accessory designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis who have difficulty bending, stooping, or reaching the ground. The BackTee can be used to insert the tee into the ground, place the ball on the tee, and then pick up the tee from any position after hitting the ball. The device clips onto any club grip providing an extension of the length of a club to the player's reach when picking up a ball or tee. DIME
John Wiley Self Esteem and Conflict Solving Activities
John Wiley Self Esteem and Conflict Solving Activities is assistive technology designed for students grades four to eight to focus on making and sustaining friendships, setting along with achieving realistic goals. It also focuses on solving conflicts. Book has lessons that help to analyze what makes each child unique as a member of his / her family, school and community to activities. It is a practical resource for teachers along with advocates of at-risk students a justify, preplanned curricul
John Wiley Violence Prevention Skills Lessons and Activities for Secondary Students
Jolly Kneeler
The Jolly Kneeler is a garden knee pad designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities or arthritis. Made of flexible, CFC-free polyurethane, this pad is designed according to orthopedic guidelines and has individual wells for each knee. This lightweight, portable kneeler has a built-in carrying handle. It can also be used for household chores. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 14.5 x 10 x 1.625 inches.
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
Joybox
JoyBox is a switch input adaptor designed for use by individuals who use switches. This device enables the user to play arcade-style games or operate a mouse with up to eight switches. This USB switch box works with most switch software, including Writing with Symbols, Clicker 4, and The Grid from Sensory Software (see entries). When this plug-and-play device is connected to the USB port on a personal computer (PC), it is recognized by Microsoft Windows as a Game Controller or Joystick without
Joycable
JoyCable is a switch input interface designed for use by individuals who use switches. This device enables the user to play arcade-style games such as Midtown Madness or Motocross Madness with two switches (for example, a pair of head switches). This USB switch box works with most switch software, including Writing with Symbols, Clicker 4, and The Grid from Sensory Software (see entry). When this plug- and-play device is connected to the USB port on a personal computer (PC), it is recognized by
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 Controller For Sailboat
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means for an individual with cerebral palsy to sail independently. The sailboat is equipped with two battery-powered motors to operate the rudder and the mainsheet, which is attached to the boom. A basic joystick was adapted to control these operations by replacing the existing internal spring with a stronger one and extending the handle to six inches long. A wooden base attaches to the floor of the boat with Velcro. The wooden control box at the base of
Joystick Dvd Remote Control (Model 5152)
The Joystick DVD Remote Control, model 5152, is a DVD player remote control designed for use by individuals with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities. Requiring only slight wrist movement, this remote controls four functions: play, rewind, fast forward and stop. Suction cups on the base prevent the control from sliding across the table surface during use. The unit also has a .25-20 stud on the back for mounting on a gooseneck. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS(LxWxH): Size: 11
Jr AquaJogger Water Exercise Belt
The Jr AquaJogger Water Exercise Belt is designed for individuals who want to work on resistance training, strength training, or physical therapy while in the water. The belt allows the user to suspend their body vertically in the water at shoulder level for a low-impact workout. It is made of closed-cell foam that won't absorb water.
Jumbo Form Board
Wooden board with four natural wood geometric shapes that fit into holes on the board.
Jumbo Index Playing Cards (Model 402800)
The Jumbo Index Playing Cards, model 402800, are large print playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These cards have large, bold 0.5-inch high print for suits and values for easy identification.
Jumbo Index Playing Cards For Bridge
Jumbo Index Playing Cards for Bridge are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature extra-large indexing for visibility. The set includes two decks and a score pad. COLOR: The back is available in a choice of men's or women's vintage golf scenes.
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 Knob Puzzles - Shapes
Jumbo Knob Puzzles - Shapes are designed for children with fine motor, neurological and cognitive disabilities to help them develop fine motor skills, matching skills, shape recognition and problem solving skills while introducing basic vocabulary.
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 Playing Cards (Model 2307)
Standard size cards with enlarged numbers, no braille. Poker. Color coded.
Jumbo Playing Cards (Models 2311 & 2312)
Pinochle or poker deck without Braille. Standard size deck with enlarged numbers. Red or black design.
Jumbo Playing Cards With Braille (Model 126778)
The Jumbo Playing Cards with Braille, model 126778, playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These standard size cards have braille markings suits and values for easy identification. Users can identify cards by touch only. The cards are plastic coated.
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 Universal Remote Control
The Jumbo Universal Remote Control is a television and DVD player remote control designed for use by individuals with low vision or grasping or fine motor disabilities. This unit controls up to eight devices, including TV, VCR, DVD player, satellite, cable, and any combination. A "Code Search" feature allows the remote to "discover" devices connected to your system. Includes codes for all major brands of audio and video components. Programmable "power off" button has a timer to turn off your de
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 & Learn Elmo
Jump & Learn Elmo is a touch activated educational toy designed for use by children with severe physical, vision, or upper extremity disabilities. By squeezing Elmo's hand, the child can choose from four modes of play: Jumping, singing, counting, and learning the alphabet. When Elmo jumps on his pogo stick, it makes a "boing" sound and Elmo will start play by coming up with a word, a number, or phrase that matches the selected mode of play.
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
Junior Resistance-Band Kit
The Junior resistance-band kit is designed for individuals with disabilities affecting upper extremities of the body. The bands, with molded finger cut-outs on each side, can stretch to 10 times their length. Made of a durable, thick, custom molded, jelly-like material. This kit offers 100's of strengthening, fidgeting, and exercise possibilities. Set includes 3 stretchy sensory bands in 3 therapeutic resistances, a photo guide with animal-themed exercises, and a zippered nylon storage bag.
Junior Squashy Seat by ROMPA®
Junior Squashy Seat by ROMPA® is designed for use by children with sensory processing disorders or those who are able sit independently, but require additional support. It is soft and can be molded to an individual’s body shape. This seat is similar to a bean bag, but is less supportive than foam-filled alternatives and so is unsuitable for those requiring more firm and supportive furniture.
Junior Testing Stethoscope (Model 795)
Can be used with Dixon TV/Radio Hearing Aid so can hear television amplification in both ears. This model expands by tension. Has fitting attachment to fit all type earmolds/or hearing aids.
K'nex Construction Sets
The K'NEX Construction Sets are toy building piece kits designed for encouraging children's imaginations through fun while promoting eye hand coordination. The sets consist of differently shaped pieces that snap together to form geometric configurations, animals, vehicles, buildings, or any other form the childthinks up. Color-coded instructions help children to match colors and shapes while building their models. Children with visual disabilities have been able to construct figures using tactil
K-9 Kaddy
The K-9 Kaddy is a pet feeder designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This feeder consists of a two-compartment plastic feeding bowl holder with a long detachable handle. Each compartment holds two cups. DIMENSIONS: 27.5 inches high.
K-Flot Pool Lounger
The K-Flot Pool Lounger is a flotation aid designed for use by individuals during aquatic therapy. It allows participants in water-based therapy programs to feel secure and relaxed during neck or leg extension and rotation. It can also be used for lounging in the pool or on the deck, or as a seat cushion for an outdoor lounge chair. It folds away for storage. CAPACITY: 300 pounds.
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.
Kapten Plus
The Kapten Plus is a voice input and output navigation system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The system uses GPS (global positioning satellite) to identify locations, speech synthesis to announce the location to the user, and voice recognition from Nuance to provide the user with a voice input interface to request information on the current location and to request directions. The Kapten Plus can provide audible directions to get to specific locations by foot, b
Kayak Assistive Devices For Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
--- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a modified paddle grip and paddle supporting device for individuals with minimal upper body function after a C6 spinal cord injury (SCI) to use while participating in open water kayaking. Individuals with C6 SCI have little access to outdoor adventure activities due to their limited lower body mobility. The modified devices were created for and used by a non-profit organization, The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC) for recreationa
Kaye Play Frame (Model Rs1)
The Kaye Play Frame, model RS1, is a suspension frame for toys designed to encourage reaching, batting and swiping skills for children with neurological, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. The height-adjustable aluminum frame enables the toys, hung from the included plastic flowers, to be moved farther from the child to encourage further skill development as skills improve. The base of the frame fits around Kaye corner chairs, bolsters, and prone positioners (see separate entries)
Kayjae Backsaver Drum Practice Pad (Models Dp-1209, Dp-1609, & Dp-0809)
The KayJae Backsaver Drum Practice Pad is a drum pad designed for use by individuals with spinal cord, mobility, or other physical disabilities. Unlike standard drum practice pads which utilize floor stands that require the user to sit in an upright position while leaning forward, this device enables the user to practice in the most comfortable position for the user. The unit's thick gum rubber base is placed under the user's thighs, allowing the user's weight to keep it in place and the drum pa
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.
Ken's Power Caster
Ken's Power Caster is a fishing accessory device designed for use by individuals with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This fully-automated device enables users to independently cast out their line, hook, fight, retrieve and land fish. The universal mounting bracket can be secured to almost any accessible surface (i.e. a wheelchair, boat rail, dock rail, etc.) and allows the cater to turn and swivel for casting in any direction. The unit consistently casts a large wooden bobbe
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.
Kes-Vir Girls Designer Swimsuit
Kes-vir(™) Girls Designer Swimsuit is designed for children 3-14 years of age who require incontinence support during beach and swimming activities. The swim pant is made from PU coated polyester and has adjustable leg cuffs and waistline and it will contain any solid mess. The Kes-vir ™is not suitable for urine or diarrhea containment. The adjustment is discretely hidden away, so the swimsuit looks like a regular swimsuit. The fabric is chlorine resistant and has UVF 50+ protection. The Kes-vir
Kes-Vir Girls Designer Waterfall Swimsuit
Kes-vir(™) Designer Waterfal Swmisuit is designed for girls with limited arm and leg movement as well as low muscle tone. The swimsuit opens up flat and wraps over the body with ties, Velcro and fasteners for larger sizes for fastening. It has a waterproof wrap-over diaper liner integrated within the swimsuit to contain any bowel movements (not designed to keep in urine). The integrated diaper liner is designed to prevent clogging of pool filters. It is made out of a chlorine resistant fabric wi
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
KG Arthritic Grip
The KG Arthritic Grip is a golf grip designed for use by golfers with arthritis of the hand or fingers or other grasping disabilities. It was designed to be very playful without causing abrasions. This device is a single core jumbo-size grip that adds stability through impact and minimizes pressure while the user is holding the club.
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 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 Digital Camera With Base
Kid’s Digital Camera with Base is a digital camera designed to allow children with physical and cognitive disabilities to use a capability switch to take photographs. This camera will take up to 120 pictures or 16MB worth of video clips. Has soft molded grips and a built-in carry strap. It comes with removable base for mounting and a USB cord and software for downloading your pictures and videos onto your computer.
POWER: Requires 4 AA Batteries.
DIMENSIONS: 6"W x 4"H x 3"D; Base size: 6¼"W x 1
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
Kids Mini Bowling Ramp
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a customized adaptation of a bowling ball ramp for a child with severe disabilities. This adaptation began with calculating how long and wide the ramp needed to be. The ramp needed to be narrow enough so the ball would not fall through but this can be adapted depending on the child’s size. The top portion sides are approximately 10 inches long, the cross pieces are 4 inches. The long portion consists of two 18 inch pieces with a straight co
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
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
King Divot Tool
The King Divot Repair Tool is a golf accessory designed for use by women with back pain or injury or arthritis or who have difficulty bending. This long-handled tool enables the user to repair ball marks and divots from an upright position. COLOR: Black with white details or black with gold details.
Kitty Kaddy
The Kitty Kaddy is a pet feeder designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This feeder consists of a two-compartment plastic feeding bowl holder with a long detachable handle. Each compartment holds a removable one-cup staineless steel bowl (included). DIMENSIONS: 27 inches high.
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.
Klickity
Klickity is a toy for toddlers and children meant to encourage fine motor skills as well as encourage sensory exploration and teach cause and effect. Push the pink bumpy ball in and the blue ball on the other side is pushed out. The green and purple knobs on either side click in and out like click-pens while the bright orange and teal ball on top spins around and around. And it's not just the sounds and movements that excite the mind - The soft-rubber tops of each ball feature unique and vivid t
Knee Adductor Positioning Strap For AmTryke Tricycles
Knee Adductor Positioning Strap For AmTryke Tricycles are designed for individuals with ataxia to keep their legs in proper alignment while cycling. Hook and loop closures secure this strap. Sizing is the circumference of the thigh just above the knee.
Kneelo
The Kneelo is a garden kneeling pad designed for use by individuals with lower extremity disabilities or arthritis. This kneeling pad is made of memory foam, shock-absorbing foam, and waterproof Neoprene. The Kneelo can also be used for household chores like cleaning baseboards or as a seat cushion for bleacher seats or benches. This lightweight pad has a a contoured hole on one side for carrying. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 20 x 12 inches. COLOR: Union Jack flag pattern, gooseberry, poppy, fuchsia, euca
Knit-One Kit
Knit-One is a knitting Aid designed for use by individuals with use of only one hand. The unit clamps to a table or a suitable chair arm. The user adjusts the top to the desired knitting angle and slides the needle into position for knitting. The device holds the stitches in position on the clamped needle. The yarn can easily be moved along the needle. The kit comes with an instruction booklet (English only), 1 clamp and 3 pairs of handmade steel knitting needles sizes 4, 5 and 6 millimeter. (si
Knitting Aid.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to hold a knitting needle so a person can knit with one hand. Device made of wood fastened together in an L shape with a circular disk, drilled with radii along one side to permit using several sizes of needles. The disk is attached to the upright with a wing nut which can be tightened to hold the needle. The device fastens to a table with a clamp. COMMENTS: Designed and built by John Hill. Further details available from: Technical Aid for the Disa
Knitting Aids.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to hold a knitting needle so someone with the use of one hand only can knit; the needle is held in place by the nonfunctioning hand resting on the table. Illustrates a knitting aid made of a wedge cut from a 2 inch in diameter piece of wood, 2 1/2 inches long, with a piece of webbing tacked onto one side as a belt loop, and a hole drilled into the end to hold a needle. The block is held at the waist on a belt, and the needle is positioned on the
Knitting Device For Bilateral Upper Extremity Amputee.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to maintain tension on the yarn for knitting, designed for a bilateral below elbow amputee who knits using prostheses. Device made with two pieces of tin 2 by 2 1/2 inches glued to two pieces of leather the same size, held together with 2 wing nuts and bolts threaded through 3/8 inch pieces of spring. This is welded to a 9 inch 1/4 inch diameter copper pipe, which is held on a table with a 3 inch C clamp. The bolts can be adjusted according to t
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.
Knuckle Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with flaccid fingers. Pick is supported by a 1 inch wide band of orthoplast that wraps around the index and little fingers, with the pick falling between the third and fourth fingers perpendicular to the band. The pick extends into the palm allowing the strings to be strummed with shoulder, arm or wrist movement. Can be used with cock-up wrist splints. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: C
Kool Tee
The Kool Tee is a golf accessory designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis and others who have difficulty bending, stooping, or reaching the ground. The tool features an aluminum shaft and ABS components. It enables the user to perform all the activities associated with playing golf without bending or stooping: tee a ball from an upright position; pick up a ball with the suction cup or claw; pick up a tee from the ground; repair ball mar
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.
Krazy Kat (Model 9209)
The Krazy Kat, model 9209, is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This adapted toy bounces up and down while making five funny sounds when a connected capability switch is activated (switch not included). This toy can also be motion activated without a switch. POWER: User 3 AAA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6.5 x 5.5 x 5 inches. WEIGHT: 0.5 pounds
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.
Kroh's Crochet Aid, The
The Kroh's Crochet Aid is a crocheting aid designed for use by individuals with multiple sclerosis, arthritis, or neurological or other disabilities which limit upper extremity strength, dexterity, or range of motion. This device consists of a Velcro band that wraps around the user's wrist or hand and can be adjusted for the proper amount of yarn tension. A ring attached to the band has a small slit for the yarn to pass through, keeping the yarn from slipping through the side. A second ring, whi
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 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 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.
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.
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 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'
Landeez All-Terrain Wheelchair
The Landeez All-Terrain Wheelchair is a beach, snow, and sport wheelchair designed to enable individuals with mobility disabilities to enjoy outdoor recreation in a variety of environments. FRAME: Welded stainless steel frame with push handles disassembles without tools and folds for storage and transport. SEAT: Sling seat and back. The seat is 19 inches high. A seatbelt is included. UPHOLSTERY: Removable, washable nylon mesh upholstery. ARMRESTS: The padded teakwood armrests swivel up and out o
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 Bingo Cards
The Large Bingo Cards are a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This set of 25 plastic-coated cards can be marked off with water-based or dry erase markers and the surface wipes clean. OPTIONS: Set of 10 dry erase markers. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches. COLOR: Bold black print on white cards.
Large Bingo Cards (Set Of 25)
Large Bingo Cards (set of 25) make up a large print game for persons with low vision. The extra large type of the letters and numbers aid visibility. The set includes 25 different cards and is designed to be used with Bingo/Poker Chips (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS (WxH): 8.5 x 11 inches.
Large Easel
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means for an individual with severe phyical disabilities to access canvasas of various sizes for painting. Made of square steel tubing, the frame is designed to enable the user to access any part of a large painting from one position. The frame is equipped with a central board on which the painting is mounted with brackets at the bottom to hold the painting and a bracket at the top that adjusts up and down in a slot on the board using a knurled nut. The b
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 Index Playing Cards (Model 6Pcli)
The Large Index Playing Cards, model 6PCLI, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards are the same size as standard playing cards, but are printed in large, easy-to-read type.
Large Playing Cards (Model W83170)
The Large Playing Cards, model W83170, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards are authentic bicycle-brand cards that are also designed to be easy to handle. They are plastic-coated and are more than twice as thick as standard cards. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 4.50 x 7 inches.
Large Print Crossword Book
The Large Print Crossword Book is a large print crossword puzzle book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This book includes 52 puzzles, each spread out over two pages with large letters and large grids. DIMENSIONS: The crossword boxes are one half-inch squares.
Large Print Easy Monday Crosswords
Large Print Easy Monday Crosswords is a large print crossword puzzle book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral-bound book contains more than 124 puzzles. The solutions to the puzzles are in the back of the book. DIMENSIONS: The book is 8 x 10 inches; 288 pages.
Large Print Group Crossword Puzzle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable seniors and those with low vision to participate in group crossword activities. A 10 squares across x 10 squares down was drawn on a magnetic white board and the grid outlined with fine masking tape. A magneticsheet was cut into squares that matched the size of the squares on the grid; the magnetic squares are used to cover unneeded squares to create a grid to match the crossword puzzle being done. DIMENSIONS: The board is 1 meter x 900 centimeters. COLOR: Th
Large Print Scrabble Tiles
The Large Print Scrabble Tiles are large print game pieces designed for use by individuals with low vision. These tiles are intended to substitute for the standard tiles found in a Scrabble board game. They feature bold, black, extra-large letters set on a bright white tile. The tiles also show the point value of each letter. The set includes 100 tiles. DIMENSIONS: Each tile measures 0.625 x 0.625 inch. Type size is 0.5 inch.
Large Print Sudoku
Large Print Sudoku is a book of large print math puzzles designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral bound book includes 225 challenging sudoku puzzles, printed one per page. The object is to fill in each grid so the numbers 1 through 9 appear one time only in every row, column and box. Solutions are given at the back of the book. DIMENSIONS: The book is 8 x 10 inches and the boxes in the puzzles are 3 x 3 inches; 288 pages. WEIGHT: Approximately 2 pounds.
Large Print Word Search Puzzles
Large Print Word Search Puzzles is a book of large print word puzzles designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral-bound book contains 94 puzzles, with the word list on one page and the puzzle on the opposite page for convenient solving. The puzzles are in fun shapes to match the theme of each page. Solutions are provided in the back of the book, DIMENSIONS: The book is 8 x 10 inches; 288 pages. WEIGHT: Approximately 2 pounds.
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 Table Top Chess Set For The Blind Or Those With Low Vision
The Large Table Top Chess Set for the Blind or Those With Low Vision is a tactile game designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This large tabletop chess set has two slide-open drawers that hold all the playing pieces for storage and transport. White pieces have bumps on top to differentiate them from the black pieces. On the board, black spaces are slightly raised over their counterparts so players can easily recognize playing fields. All spaces have holes to accept the peg
Laser Sword
The Laser Sword to a sensory integration toy for children with emotional disabilities to play with. User can change the sound and light effects with the push of a button.
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.
Lauri Actions Language Cards
This set is great to help kids or those on the Autism spectrum develop an understanding of action verbs in addition to increasing their vocabulary. They also retain information on appropriate activities.
Lauri Mind Your Manners Language Cards
By illustrating both proper and improper behavior, this set of 40 colorful cards teaches children proper manners and behavior with a combination of visual cues and verbal explanations. Each card depicts an everyday situation, showing polite or thoughtful behavior on one side and rude or inconsiderate behavior on the other. Topics addressed include table manners, sharing, responsibility, phone etiquette, helping out, sportsmanship, classroom behavior, kindness, self-control, and more. An instruct
Lauri Opposites Cards
This Opposites Cards set includes 20 opposite pairs for 10 different common antonyms, such as full/empty, dirty/clean, on/off, to help kids and/or those with special needs, such as those on the Autism spectrum, develop an understanding of opposite words. Each antonym is shown in two contexts to help players recognize opposites in different situations.
Lauri Ring Toss (Model Pz2602)
Ring toss game includes 6 foam rubber rings, two of each diameter: 5 inches, 6 inches and 7 inches. Post with base included.
Lawnbott Evolution
The Lawnbott Evolution is a robotic lawnmower designed for use by individuals with mobility, walking, balance or lower extremity disabilities, arthritis, or spinal cord injury. This mower is designed to cut grass without human involvement. It mows, returns to the charger, and goes back out to mow when needed, all automatically. This mower is designed to handle 33,000 square feet of yard, or more than one acre of actual grass, and up to a 27-degree slope. The unit is self-programming, and as it m
Lawnbott Professional
The Lawnbott Professional is a robotic lawnmower designed for use by individuals with balance, walking, lower extremity, or mobility disabilities or arthritis or spinal cord injury. This mower is designed to cut grass without human involvement. It mows, returns to the charger, and goes back out to mow when needed, all automatically. This mower is designed to handle up to a 1.25 acre lot with up to a 12- degree slope. Features include random spiral cutting and rain sensor. POWER: Uses rechargeabl
Lazy Bones Pet Dish Lifter
The Lazy Bones Pet Dish Lifter is a pet feeder designed for use by individuals with mobility, walking, or balance disabilities. The device has a long steel handle with a large rubber grip attached to a steel base supporting one or two feeding bowls (depending on the model). It is intended to enable the user to lift the pet dish from the floor to the counter and back for filling, emptying or washing with no bending or stooping. Available models include the small plastic double dish (cat), large p
Leaf Blower
The Leaf Blower is can be used by landscape workers with upper extremity impairments, decreased upper extremity range of motion, decreased upper extremity strength, and over all decreased endurance. A rake or broom requires endurance, strength, and use of the upper extremities than the Leaf Blower. This blower can move leaves and grass clippings from behind bushes, off of sidewalks and switch to a vacuum to clean out window wells or other tight corners. It comes with a dust bag to collect debris
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
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 & Dance Zoo Activity Center
The Learn & Dance Zoo Activity Center is a switch operated toy that helps teach children about cause and effect. Four colorful plates on the toy’s base and four colorful buttons atop its trees introduce animal friends with short, playful songs.
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 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 The Basics: What Doesn’t Belong?
Learn the basics: what doesn’t belong? is a flipbook with laminated picture cards, designed for special needs students. Users begin by learning to group similar items together which teaches reasoning, discrimination, and problem solving as well as reasoning skills. Cards attach and detach with Velcro. Additional exercises and activities are scattered between the pages. Ages 2 to 5. Small parts, warning for children under 3 years old.
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 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 Lamp
Learning Lamp is a switch adapted toy that plays more than a dozen songs, tunes and phrases, teaching users to count, identify shapes, colors and more.
Learning Lantern
The Learning Lantern is a switch adapted toy that helps teach children cause and effect. Adapted with two switches, press one to hear sing-along tunes and the other for night-time sounds.
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 Resources Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set, Code for Kids - Toy of The Year Finalist
The Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set, Code for Kids - Toy of The Year Finalist is designed for children ages five and up with learning disabilities to learn how to code with active, to engage in screen-free play that's good for promoting official critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Gets children coding in minutes with code games, creativity and fun. No phone or tablet required Botley's easy-to-use remote programmer transmits your comma
Learning Resources Froggy Feeding Fun Activity Set, 65 Pieces
The Learning Resources Froggy Feeding Fun Activity Set, 65 Pieces is an educational toy designed for children ages three and up with learning disabilities to reinforce numbers, counting and color recognition while strengthening fingers and hands.
Learning Resources Goodie Games ABC Cookies, 89 Pieces
The Learning Resources Goodie Games ABC Cookies, 89 Pieces is designed for children ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder to reinforce the alphabet, letter recognition, beginning sounds, C-V-C word building, and early vocabulary. Features 4 different games and includes 45 double-sided cards, 42 alphabet cookies, and 2 spinners. Alphabet cookies are made of durable plastic, store in the resealable plastic jar, and measure 2 inches. Includes activity guide. For 2 to 4 players.
Learning Resources LER6801 Alphabet Soup Sorters, 209 Pieces
The Learning Resources LER6801 Alphabet Soup Sorters, 209 Pieces is an educational game designed for students grades Pre-K and up with learning disabilities to support alphabet awareness by recognizing letter sounds and shapes. Also builds early vocabulary, oral language, sorting and fine motor skills. Set includes 26 durable cardboard cans with plastic lids, 130 die-cut photo cards, 52 letter cards and activity guide. Each can holds one uppercase and one lowercase letter and 5 object cards feat
Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes, Educational Counting Toy, Set of 100 Cubes
Good for counting to 100 by ones and tens, grouping and one-to-one correspondence. Help students master math skills for academic success. Cubes link together on all sides of each cube with geometric shape cutouts for more complex patterning activities.
Learning Resources New Sprouts Hot Cocoa Set
The Learning Resources New Sprouts® Hot Cocoa Set is a product designed for children with learning disabilities to serve their friends and family pretend hot cocoa. Made in China.`
Learning Resources Shining Stars Projector, 5 Pieces
Learning Resources Shining Stars Projector, 5 Pieces is an educational toy designed for students ages three and up to explore the universe with. Portable projector lets the user orbit around the room or they can set it on the stand for stationary viewing.
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Alphabet Alligators
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Alphabet Alligators are toys designed for children ages two and up with learning disabilities to reinforce letter recognition and color matching. Each alligator is color-coded for self-checking.
Learning Resources Super Magnet Lab Kit, 119 Pieces
Learning Resources Super Magnet Lab Kit, 119 Pieces is an educational toy designed for children ages five and up with learning disabilities to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Oversized pieces increase successful experimentation, while small magnetic components improve fine motor skills.
Learning Resources Tock The Learning Clock
The Learning Resources Tock The Learning Clock is an educational aid designed for children ages three and up to Introduce them to analog and digital clock skills as well as to promote hands-on learning, with analog clock hands while digital time display functions as a working clock. Two learning modes, classical fun mode rewards right answers with a dance and question mode challenges children to match the hands to the digital display.
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 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
Learning Wrap-Ups Multiplication Math Class Kits
Learning Wrap-Ups Multiplication Math Class Kits are designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities nine to 11 years old to each have a wrap-up activity of their own. These kits have 30 sets of the same operation, a corresponding Wrap-up Rap audio, a Teaching Manual and the Skip Counting Video with an audio cassette tape. It comes in an easy to organize case that travels easily from one class to another.
Leather Tooling Press.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation to a bench arbor press to allow a skilled leather craftsman to perform operation with one hand and one foot. Leather tooling press modification consisting of an extension of the throat of the press to admit a standard size punch, and a foot pedal linked to the handle of the press with a fine chain. Includes drawings. COMMENTS: For further information contact: E D Smart, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, 423 Seventh Avenue SW, Suite 2, Hick
Left Neglect Puzzles
These two sets of magnetic Left Neglect Puzzles are designed for people who are recovering from a head injury, who have “left neglect,” also known as Hemispatial neglect, in order to challenge them to see the other side of the puzzle and to solve it. Also serves to develop problem solving skills. Each puzzle has one side already completed. Each order comes with three puzzles. Puzzle packs come in butterfly/flower/leaf or face/house/peacock combinations. Magnets are easily cleaned.
Leg Mount for Xbox Adaptive Controller
The RAM Leg mount for the Xbox adaptive controller is a universal body mount that allows a user to mount their Xbox Controller to their leg, arm or abdomen to enable use of the Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller. The controller attaches directly to the included RAM® diamond base adapter with 1-inch ball and single socket arm. Loosen the socket arm’s knob and use the adjustable straps to fine-tune the body mount and adaptive controller to the most comfortable position. When not using the Xbox Ada
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.
Let’s Play School
Let’s Play School is an educational toy designed for children with learning disabilities ages four to ten years old to play with the supplies included, like a 21-inch chalkboard, pointer, tests, roll book and more.
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.
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 Lift
The Liberty Lift is a platform pool lift designed for use in pools by individuals with mobility disabilities. This lift can be used for residential applications and light commercial locations such as hotels, motels, and HOA pools. The large platform will accommodate a user in a wheelchair, and can be lowered up to 38 inches below deck level. The platform tilts out of the way so the entire pool can be utilized for therapy or recreation. The lift comes with an anchor and a handheld, waterproof sub
Lifetime Hose (Models Blf5850 & Blf58100 )
The Lifetime Hose, models BLF5850 and BLF58100, is a garden hose with easy grasp connector, designed for use by individuals with arthritis, limited strength, or grasping, neurological, or upper extremity disabilities. The hose's Guard-N-Grip connector is ergonomically designed so the user can connect the hose to a faucet or spigot, and also remove the hose, without turning or twisting the connector. It allows the hose to be tightened to the faucet so the connection is leak proof. It also protect
Liftable Hanging Planters
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Liftable Hanging planters allow those who are wheelchair bound, have short stature or other mobility disabilities grow and maintain a garden that accommodates their needs. A series of pulleys, wooden plyboard and plastic planters come together to create the liftable planters. COMMENTS: The pulley system allows the planters to be easily accessed and then retracted for display.
SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic woodworking.
AUTHOR: "J_Boi" via Instructables.com.
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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.
Lighted Extra Loud Signalling Buzzer (Model 1360, 1360-8)
Lighted Extra Loud Signalling Buzzer, models 1380 and 1380-8, is a switch operated toy designed to stimulate visual and auditory training for individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. When this device is activated by any switch (sold separately) a buzzer sounds and a small light turns on to alert the user that he has activated the switch. This model is similar to model 1350 (see separate entry), but has an exceptionally loud buzzer. It comes with a standard .25 inch jack or 1
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 Musical Tambourine
The Lighted Musical Tambourine is a switch operated toy designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This toy can be used alone as a musical instrument or as a switch to activate any toy. When the tambourine is swiped or slightly touched the multi-colored lights flash and music plays while the device begins to vibrate. Lights, music, and vibration can be turned on or off. POWER: Uses 7 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 8 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches.
Lighted Musical Tunes (Model 4550)
The Lighted Musical Tunes is a switch operated toy designed for use by children with upper extremity or visual disabilities. When the user pushes the large orange switch plate, he/she experiences bright lights and soft vibrations while listening to one of six high-fidelity songs including rock, classical, easy listening, Latin, new age and western. Each song is about 50 seconds long. Features include adjustable volume control and an on/off vibration option. POWER: Uses 6 AA batteries. DIMENSIONS
Lighted Seam Ripper With Magnifier
The Lighted Seam Ripper with Magnifier is a sewing aid designed for use by seniors and individuals with low vision. This device has a 4X magnification lens on a rotating arm and bright LED light. POWER: Uses batteries (included). DIMENSIONS: 5.5 inches long.
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 Signalling Buzzer (Model 1350, 1350-8)
Lighted Signalling Buzzer, models 1350 and 1350-8, is a switch operated toy designed to stimulate visual and auditory training for individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. When this device is activated by any switch (sold separately) a buzzer sounds and a small light turns on to alert the user that he has activated the switch. It comes with a standard .25 inch jack or 1/8 inch jack.
Lighted Tweezers
The Lighted Tweezers are tweezers with magnifying lens and light designed for use by seniors and individuals with low vision. Useful for the home, crafts, needle work, bead work and other hobbies, these tweezers feature perfectly aligned pinchers for handling very small items in low light, a 4X magnifier, an LED light that lasts up to 100,000 hours, an ergonomic handle with an etched metal grip, and a 20-degree angled tip for detailed work. POWER: Uses three G13-A CNB Micro Cell batteries (incl
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.
Lighted-Reader
The lighted reader is a pair of optical lenses in a plastic frame with LED lights on them, designed for readers of any age who need magnification in order to read. They come in three magnification settings; 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0. They are also designed to only shine its LED lights straight ahead or directly on the words that the user is reading, as to not disturb others who are near. COLOR: black or brown frames.
Lightning Handcycle
The Lightning Handcycle is a hand propelled tricycle designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This lightweight 8- or 9-speed racing cycle is customized to fit the individual rider. FRAME: 4130 Chromoly frame with adjustable B-B position, leg hook position, and steering axis. The frame is powder coated with a choice of colors. The cycle has Shimano CS-HG5018130 11-30T 8-speed or Shimano CS-HG50-9 11-32T 9-speed gear with Shimano FD-M510
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 Self Opening Scissors (Model R601)
The Lightweight Self-Opening Scissors, model R601, have large loop handles which provide spring action for self-opening designed to assist individuals with limited manual dexterity or gripping strength. The scissors require only slight pressure for cutting. The scissors feature stainless steel blades and grooved plastic handles, and are available for the right or left hand. DIMENSIONS: 7 inches overall length.
Lil Kitty
Lil Kitty is a switch operated toy, when the switch is activated the cat begins to walk, nods his head, wags his tail, playfully pounces and meows. He has a little blue bow and bell.
Lil Lady Bug (Model 1416)
Lil Lady Bug, model 1416, is a switch-operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Activating an attached capability switch (not included) causes this ladybug to play 16 different children classics while colorful lights flash in time to the music. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 5 x 4 x 2.5 inches.
Limb Difference Aid
The Limb Difference Aid is designed for users who have a limb difference affecting their hands or fingers. This may include those with dysmelia (conditions from birth), or those who have sustained a limb difference through amputation, injury or illness later in life. The gripping aid is designed for those who have some or all of their fingers, or parts of their hand, missing. The Limb Difference aid has a double-strap system, once the wrist section is done up the user can adjust the straps as ne
Lime Aloud
Lime Aloud is a voice output music composition program and optical music notation reader program for use by people who are blind or have low vision. Working with JAWS for Windows (see separate entry), Lime Aloud allows the user to navigate through a musical score using standard cursor keys, and it enables a computer to play each note or chord and verbally describe related annotations such as accents, staccato marks, lyrics and ties. Lime Aloud includes the Lime notation editor and the SharpEye M
Lime Lighter
The Lime Lighter is music reading aid for use by people with low vision. The Lime Lighter consists of a touch screen computer running Windows 7 with a 20-inch diagonal screen with a 1920 x 1080 pixels display. The computer is mounted on a music stand. A wireless keyboard and mouse, stylus and USB food pedal are included. The Lime Lighter also includes the SharpEye Music Reader music optical character recognition (OCR) software (see separate entry) and the Lime music reading and editing software,
Limited Mobility Compound Bow Mount (Model CB100)
The Limited Mobility Compound Bow Mount, model CB100, is a compound bow support designed for use by people with mobility and lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury who have limited hand and arm movement and strength and who use a wheelchair. This device comprises a mounting plate that is placed under the wheelchair’s seat cushion before the user transfers into the chair. Once the user is seated in the wheelchair, a vertical receiver tube is attached in the middle of the front edge of
Limited Mobility Gun Mount (Model LM100)
The Limited Mobility Gun Mount, model LM100, is a rifle, pistol, and crossbow support designed for use by people with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury with limited hand and arm movement and strength. Intended for individuals who use wheelchairs, this mount is based on a mounting plate placed under the wheelchair’s seat cushion before the user transfers into the chair. Once the user is seated in the wheelchair, a vertical receiver tube is attached in the middle of th
Limited Mobility Pistol Mount (Model LMPM)
The Limited Mobility Pistol Mount, model LMPM, is a pistol support designed for use by people with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury who have limited hand or arm movement and strength and who use a wheelchair. A Limited Mobility Gun Mount, model LM100, and The Vacuum Trigger System, model TM100, are required with this device, but are not included (see separate entries). This device accommodates a variety of pistols, including auto loaders and double action revolvers,
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
Listening System (Model Wir125)
The Listening System, model WIR125, is a personal amplification system designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. This system includes a TX4 transmitter/charger, a RX3 Laualier styler receiver, and a TV Listening Microhone. The system can be used with the microphone or it can be connected directly to an audio output jack of a television or other audio device. The system receiver is compatible with wide-area systems. POWER: The receiver operates for 35 hours on a single 9-volt bat
Literacy Cube (Model 4067C)
The Literacy Cube, model 4067C, is an educational aid designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. Used like dice, whatever image lands on top is the subject of the discussion. It can be used to improve vocabulary, letter recognition, sound recognition, and literacy skills. This large cube has six clear plastic pockets hold pictures, words, or letters (not included). The pockets can also store extra pictures. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 inches square.
Litter Pan With Handle
The Litter Pan with Handle is a cat litter box designed to be accessible to people with mobility, balance, or walking disabilities or spinal cord injury. This plastic litter box uses standard liners (not included) and features an easy-grip handle to aid in carrying. The handle keeps the pan balanced even when the litter is wet. The box is available 2ith or without a lip around the top and with or without feet to elevate it off the floor. SIZES: Medium or large. DIMENSIONS: The feet are one inch
LitterRazr
The LitterRazr is a litter box cleaning aid designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The device enables cat owners to clean or change their cat litter without bending or stooping. The Litter box rests on the floor and works by turning the handle which raises the height of the box. When the user is ready to scoop or change the litter, they turn a handle raising the cat litter to a comfortable height. Then, push the handle in and the litter pan s
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 Rock Star Guitar
Little Rock Star Guitar is a switch operated toy that helps to teach music appeciation and increase auditory development. Built with three easy-touch switches playing different styles of music and sound effects, three play modes and five light-up buttons, children will channel their inner musicians.
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
Littlejoe Hippotherapy Saddle
The LittleJoe Hippotherapy Saddle is a bareback saddle designed for use in therapeutic riding programs. This saddle is designed to enable the rider to feel the muscular movements of the horse, making it easier for the rider to follow those movements and engage the proper muscles. Close contact with the horse also helps to improve balance and coordination, and makes the work much easier for aides walking alongside. Finally, the body warmth of the horse comes up through the saddle to the rider, ai
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
Lmd Elevating Deck
The LMD Elevating Deck is an elevating deck designed for use by individuals with mobility disability or spinal cord injury. This elevating deck can be installed on a yacht or a land dock to provide dock to deck wheelchair access for a yacht, dinghy, ski boat, or personal watercraft. It can also be used on a porch to provide wheelchair access to a recreational vehicle (RV). The deck raises, lowers, and stops smoothly at any point in between. Decks are custom designed in size and shape with hydrau
Logitech Harmony Elite Remote
The Logitech Harmony Elite Remote is a wireless, universal smart go-to smart-home remote and hub designed for use by individuals who benefit from smart home technology. It is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa for easy voice integration and activation and can control up to 15 devices for seamless control from home to entertainment devices. The device features a color touchscreen, motion sensing, and vibration feedback.
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
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
Lonestar the Longhorn
Lonestar the Longhorn is a switch activated toy that teaches children cause and effect. When the user activates the switch Lonestar sings the song "On The Road Again". Can be used with or without a switch.
Long Blade Loop Scissors
The Long Blade Loop Scissors are loop scissors designed for use by individuals with arthtitis or other disabilities of the hand. These lightweight, self-opening scissors have self-opening tapered, stainless steel blades that are closed by squeezing the handles. A carrying case is included. DIMENSIONS: The scissors are 8 inches long and the blades are 3 1/8 inches long.
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-Handled Fork
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to do digging tasks in the garden. The fork has a long wooden handle and the tines were machined on a lathe to be curved slightly to reduce resistance and tapered to turn easily in the ground. A strip of gauze was wrapped around the handle to protect the user's hand. TITLE: Fred's Garden. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 21 no 4, Summer 2001: p. 17. PAGES (including cover): 2 2001.
Long-Handled Wand
The Long-Handled Wand is a hose nozzle and plant watering aid designed for use by individuals with mobility or upper extremity disabilities. The Wand enables the user to reach over, under, and around obstacles when watering. It is lightweight and designed to be easy to handle, and it has an insulated handle and a trigger lock to prevent hand fatigue. The nozzle's fine perforations apply water in a gentle shower regardless of flow rate. DIMENSIONS: 31 inches long with a 6-inch rubber grip and a 2
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.
Looking Good Program
The Looking Good Program is an independent living and personal skills tutorial program in board game format designed to teach grooming and personal hygiene skills to people with cognitive disabilities. The Looking Good Program is a board game which addresses all aspects of grooming and personal hygiene and reinforces home training. The program includes the game board and playing pieces, draw cards, a teacher's guide with answers to questions on the board or draw cards and additional topics for d
Loom Modification
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted loom for an individual with Parkinson’s disease to practice weaving. When this individual was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she decided that she would try all the things she ever wanted in life including learning how to weave. She taught herself how to weave, bought increasingly bigger looms, and began making clothing for local medieval reenactors. Her diagnosis creates a lot of stiffness which was causing her pain wh
Loop Handle Easi-Grip Scissors
The Loop Handle Easi-Grip Scissors are loop scissors designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. These scissors enable the user to use the entire hand to close the stainless steel blades and the plastic spring opens the blades automatically when the handles are released. The scissors include a blade protector/hanging holder. The scissors are available with a choice of rounded safety blades, standard pointed blades, or long pointed blades. DIMENSIONS: The rounded safety bla
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 Scissors (Models Nc28402, Nc28403 & Nc28404)
Loop Scissors are self-opening scissors designed for use by people with limited grasping ability. The handles of the scissors are connected by a self-opening spring strap. The user squeezes the loop to cut and releases the loop to open the blades. The scissors are available in regular length with rounded tips, model NC28402, regular length with pointed tips, model NC28403, and long length with pointed tips, model NC28404.
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.
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).
Love To Hug Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, And Piglet
Love to Hug Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Piglet are stuffed animals designed for use by children with upper extremity, vision, and severe physical disabilities. These squeezable stuffed animals (each sold separately) ask for more hugs once thet have been squeezed. When the child leaves them alone for a few moments, they asked to be hugged again.
Lovely Shih-tzu
Lovely Shih-tzu is a switch operated toy that helps teach children cause and effect. When the switch is activated the dog moves back and forth and yips.
Loving Family Sweet Sounds Dollhouse (Model B2663)
The Loving Family Sweet Sounds Dollhouse, model B2663, is a touch-activated toy designed to provide personal skills training and auditory and visual stimulation for children with sensory disabilities. The child puts the mom, dad, or little girl doll in different areas of this four-story, Victorian-style dollhouse to hear them talk, sing, tell jokes, and laugh together. More than 200 starter phrases prompt children to role-play in and around the dollhouse, from special occasions to everyday even
Lovision Playing Cards (Model 29109)
LoVision Playing Cards, model NC29109, are standard-size playing cards designed for use by people with low vision. Numbers, letters, and suit characters are enlarged for recognition and each suit is identified by a different color (red, blue, black, or green); corner markers are standard red or black.
Lovision Playing Cards (Model 308605) & Bridge Twin Deck (Model 308610)
Low vision playing cards. 2 inch high numbers and letters. Spades black, hearts red, diamonds green, clubs blue. Bridge twin-pack deck available.
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 Level Kayak Seat
The Low Level Kayak Seat is a seat for kayak designed for individuals with low-level spinal cord injury or back pain. This seat is designed to provide additional lower back support. It is placed on the existing seat and secured with straps. The seat frame is constructed of lightweight aluminum and covered in a durable waterproof material which can be adjusted to fit the individual user. DIMENSIONS: Seat width is 16 inches; back height is 16 inches.
Low Rider And Junior Low Rider
The Low Rider is a chopper-style, leg-propelled three wheel cycle designed for children and adults from 36 to 74 inches tall with physical disabilities. FRAME: Silver heavy-duty square main frame. This cycle has chrome, chopper-style handlebars with extended front struts. A safety flag with mounting bracket is standard. SEAT: Fully-adjustable, quick-release seat with a black western-style saddle and a contoured backrest. WHEELS: 20-inch rust-proof rear mag wheels with pneumatic tires and a rust-
Low Vision Bingo Card
The Low Vision Bingo Card is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. The card is made of heavy cardstock with brightly colored borders and extra-bold numbers. DIMENSIONS: Card is 6.75 x 7 inches and numbers are 5/8 inch tall. COLOR: Black numbers on white squares.
Low Vision Connect Four
Low Vision Connect Four is a tactile game designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This game consists of an upright board on a stand. Two players alternate dropping round, checkers-like pieces in the top of the board as they attempt to line up four checker pieces in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to win. Pieces have tactile markings for identification. COLOR: The board is yellow, the stand is blue, and playing pieces are red and black.
Low Vision Cribbage Board
The Low Vision Cribbage Board is a large print and tactile game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This board has bold markings and tactile indicators. The heavy-duty stone cribbage board comes with natural wood-grain scoring pegs. The pegs can be stored in a built-in side compartment. DIMENSIONS(LxW): 14 x 3.5 inches.
Low Vision Giant Touch Dominoes (Model 6Gdftw)
The Low Vision Giant Touch Dominoes, model 6GDFTW, are dominoes designed for use by individuals who are blind or have fine motor or grasping disabilities or low vision. The set includes 28 large wooden dominoes with raised dots. DIMENSIONS: Each domino is 4.25 x 2 x 0.25 inches. COLOR: Black dots on a white background.
Low Vision Tactile Tape Measure
The Low Vision Tactile Tape Measure is a sewing aid designed for use by individuals with low vision. This tape measure large and small raised eyelets which run along the tape at intervals guide the user. Double eyelets mark every foot. DIMENSIONS: The tape is 5 feet long. Large and small eyelets alternate every 0.5 inch.
Lowrider Adaptive Wakeboard
The LowRider Adaptive Wakeboard is a seat attachment for wakeboard designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The user can attach the LowRider seat to any wakeboard using the existing boot mounts, allowing the board to maintain its natural concavity, and giving the user a smooth ride. The attached footplate holds the user’s feet in place while riding, releases them when a wipeout occurs where the user is ejected from the seat, and can onl
Ludo Wooden Board Game
The Ludo Wooden Board Game is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This board game is intended for two to four players. Players race their four pegs from start to finish according to die rolls. During gameplay, a piece moves from its starting position, clockwise around the perimeter of the board, to the finishing spots. Each player can enter his finishing spots only.
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-Pow-R Pushbutton Power Fishing Reel and Rod Kit
The M-Pow-R Pushbutton Power Fishing Reel and Rod Kit is a fishing rod kit designed to enable one-handed fishing for people with upper extremity disabilities or amputation. The combo features a battery operated, motorized spinning reel, paired with an extended butt, medium action spinning rod which offers additional leverage and fits into any standard rod holder. The entire package consists of the rod and reel, a fanny pack lead-acid battery, and a pulse width modulated speed control, which prov
Mabef Painting Workstation Easel (Model M-30)
The MABEF Painting Workstation Easel, model M-30, is an adjustable easel designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury and others who use wheelchairs. The easel can also be used by seated painters. This easel can be adjusted vertically or horizontally, and slanted forward up to 10 degrees. Two side-pivoting supports and a variety of vertical and horizontal drawers provide space for painting supplies and storage. The MABEF Painting Workstation
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
Magic Arm
The Magic Arm is a mounting attachment for wheelchairs for positioning cameras, joysticks, or other adaptive equipment. This flexible arm has three joints, a 90 degree pivoting end, a 360 degree rotating end, and a 360 degree rotating elbow. Both ends have studs that are tapped and fit any standard 5/8 inch socket. Includes a flash shoe and a camera mounting bracket. This device is designed for use with the Beneficial Designs Super Clamp (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS: Extended length is 19.7
Magic Loops
The Magic Loop is a 3-dimensional arrangement of fine wire loops interwoven with brightly colored beads that can be manipulated into many different shapes. Use as a fidget activity or work on motor planning skills. SIZES: One size. DIMENSIONS: 3 inches length x 2.8 inches width x 0.4 inches depth. WEIGHT: 0.3 ounces. COLOR: Variety. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.
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 Light Show (Model 1672)
The Magical Light Show, model 1672, is a switched activated toy designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities and low vision. Once the yellow switch is pressed the user can feel subtle vibrations on the hands while the light show begins. The show features colored patterns shown against a black background and upbeat musical sounds. An external jack is included for a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 7 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 11.5
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
Magnaflex Ball Markers & Marker Mags
The MagnaFlex Metal Markers and Marker Mag are golf accessories designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis who have difficulty bending, stooping, or reaching the ground. The includes one MagnaFlex, one Marker Mag, and one magnetic hat clip. DIMENSIONS: MagnaFlex Ball Markers are 1 inch in diameter and the Marker Mags are 7/8-inch in diameter.
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.
Magnetalk Feelings
MagneTalk Feelings is a multi-use magnetic game to help young ones or those with issues perceiving moods talk about their emotions.For one activity, place one of six "feelings scenes" in the center of the board. Have a child choose a "feelings" magnetic tile that goes with the picture, and have him/her talk about the scene. For an added lesson, have the child pick a tile that shows how he/she would feel in this situation. As a third activity, match the feelings tile with the children's faces on
Magnetic Backgammon
Magnetic Backgammon is a tactile board game designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. It features a white magnetic board with tactile markings, magnetic colored pieces, and tactile dice. Instructions in print and Braille are included. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Board is 14 x 14 inches.
Magnetic Bingo Chips
The Magnetic Bingo Chips are metallic-ringed transparent bingo chips designed for use with light colored or white bingo cards by people with upper extremity, fine motor and grasping disabilities and others with limited manual dexterity. The chips' clear red plastic allows the user to see the numbers underneath. Each chips has a metallic ring so it can be lifted and moved with the Magnetic Wand (see separate entry). Chips come in a pack of 200 chips.
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 CAP-Teeva Tees - Combo #1
Magnetic CAP-Teeva Tees - Combo #1 are golf accessories designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis who have difficulty bending, stooping, or reaching the ground. The tee has a metallic component that allows it to be picked up by a magnet screwed into the end of a golf grip. The set includes two 3-1/4 inch (BLUE) Magnetic CAP-Teeva Tees, two 2-1/4 inch (WHITE) Magnetic CAP-Teeva Tees, two Rubber CAPS (reusable) and four Grip Magnets
Magnetic Color Sorter
The Magnetic Color Sorter is a wooden sorting board designed for children with cognitive disabilities to play with, work on their eye hand coordination, color recognition, and fine motor skills. Users can sort 25 chips into five color categories using a magnetic wand. Individual chips cling to the wand and are moved easily along the path to the correct destination.
Magnetic Dominoes
Magnetic Dominoes are designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The set includes a magnetic board, 28 magnetic dominoes with raised dot markings, and instructions in print and Braille. COLOR: The board and the dominoes are white.
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 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 Wand 7.5In
The Magnetic Wand 7.5in is a magnetic grasping aid for hand for persons with limited manual dexterity. The wand has a magnet on one end, and was designed for use with the World Wide Games Bingo Chips (see separate entry) so the chips are easier to move on the board and to pick up. COLOR: Assorted. DIMENSIONS: 7.5 inches long.
Magnetic Wands
Magnetic Wands is an educational toy or therapy tool designed to promote shoulder stability, eye-hand coordination, and bilateral skills in individuals with upper extremity disabilities, cognitive or learning disabilities, or mobility disabilities.
Magnistitch
The Magnistitch is a magnifier for the sewing machine designed for those with low vision. The lens attaches to a double ball joint arm and mounting foot with adhesive backing for mounting on sewing machine. The ball joint arm permits instant adjustment of position of lens for threading the needle then back to normal sewing position. Magnification is 2.25 times original size, and working distance under the lens is up to 8 inches, with the best distance between 3 to 4 inches. OPTIONS: Extra attach
Magpie 2.0
MAGpie is telecaption authoring software for digital video and audio description authoring software for making digital video that can be displayed using QuickTime, RealPlayer, or Windows Media Player accessible to people with vision or hearing disabilities. This software is designed to aid developers of Web- and CD-ROM-based multimedia in making their materials accessible to persons with disabilities. COMPATABILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREME
Make-A-Dollar Card Game
The Make-A-Dollar Card Game is a money management tutorial and training system designed to teach and reinforce coin recognition to people with cognitive disabilities. The set includes 50 cards and instructions for 5 games. The basic Make-A-Dollar game has players collect cards to enable them to make a dollar total. Make-A-Match has all the cards face up on the table while 2 or more players match like amounts. To play How Much, one player names an amount while others search for cards to equal tha
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.
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.
Mama Llama
Mama Llama is a switch adapted toy for children with disabilities. The animated storytelling plush Mama Llama bops her head while readying the entire “Llama Llama Red Pajama” story. She has been switch adapted to accept a standard 1/8 inch (3.5millimeter) switch, sold separately. Press and release your switch to begin the story. Press your switch while the story is being recited to stop it.
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
Marble Mazes
Marble Mazes are designed to facilitate finger pincer grasp, finger isolation and strengthening. Users will be asked to push an enclosed, stainless steel ball through
an 8.5" X 11" stretchy, cloth maze that is full of straight, curved and zig-zag pathways. There are four designs to choose from.
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.
Marine Instrument Talker
Marine Instrument Talker is a voice output module designed for use in marine applications by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This module adds speech capability to any instrument which has an NMEA 0183 output. It can speak any data item from any NMEA 0183 sentence. Applications include talking depth sounder, talking boat speed indicator, talking compass, talking course-over-ground indicator, or talking wind direction indicator. The module is installed by connecting a speaker, the po
Marinoff Large Symbols Playing Cards
The Marinoff Large Symbols Playing Cards are large print cards designed for use by card players with low vision. The playing cards are standard size overall with large numbers and symbols outlined in black for high contrast. The cards can be used to play games such as poker, go fish, old maid, and solitaire. DIMENSIONS: Numbers are 1.25 inches high.
Martin 16 Sloop
The Martin 16 Sloop is an accessible sailing boat designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or spinal cord injury. The boat has a ballasted drop keel to prevent capsizing, and will stay afloat even when flooded. The keel is a high lift keel for stability. Sail trimming is combined on one line, and the boat can be rigged by one person. Control features include a joystick helm system that controls the transom-hung rudder; a self-tacking, boomed jib;
Marvel Education Hardwood Block Set
The Marvel Education Hardwood Block Set is a set of tactile building blocks designed for children ages three and up to build and for a color matching experience. Add a color boost to classic unit block play with this product. Each smooth component is stained (not painted) in five vivid hues, plus white, resulting in a vibrant, no-chip wooden set. Set of 83 blocks in 13 different shapes.
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.
Master Craft 8-Inch Ratcheting Pruning Shears
The Master Craft 8-Inch Ratcheting Pruning Shears is a pruner designed for use by individuals with grasping disabilities, limited hand strength, or arthritis. This heavy-duty bypass pruner has ratchet action that requires less hand strength to cut through branches. Constructed of high strength aluminum body with finger guard, it has Teflon-coated precision hardened cutting blades. Theses shears have a cushion grip contoured handle for comfort and a built-in safety lock. DIMENSIONS: Cuts through
Master Lock Speed Dial Set Your Own Combination Lock
The Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock is a combination lock designed for people with use of one hand. It opens with up, down, left, right directional movements, and can be opened with one hand. A shackle offers bolt cutter protection. Made with patented anti-shim technology for added security. Can be used for school, employee and athletic lockers, indoor storage lockers, and cabinets.
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
Matching Picture Lotto Bingo
Matching Picture Lotto Bingo is a switch adapted game that teaches students to recognize words and identify pictures. Game board is mounted on an electronic base with nine red LED’s that light up when players match the right picture word cards to the right word and picture on the game board. Activate the yellow button to scan the board for the right match; release it to select the match. Activate the blue button to correct mistakes and restart the game. Two jacks on the side of the toy allow use
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...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
Maxi Mens Braille Watch with Black Leather Band
The Maxi Mens Braille Watch with Black Leather Band is a product designed for those individuals with blind and low vision disabilities to help them tell time. This Braille watch is a combination of classic elegant style and functionality. Features raised lines at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. Raised dots mark all other hours. Rectangular white lacquered face with black Roman numerals. Sturdy hour and minute hands hold up to tactile reading. Swiss-made quartz movement.
Maxi Pick.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Large pick for persons who do not have supination or who have weak grasp. Large pick made of 1/ 4 to 1/2 inch thick hard felt. Cork is added to the wide end of the pick, or an elastic strap can be riveted to edges for extra traction. Easy to hold with gross lateral grasp or palmar pinch. Can be used by persons with uncontrolled movements such as athetoid, and it allows the vibrations to be felt by the whole hand. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewi
Maxi Poke Boat
The Maxi Poke Boat is a kayak- or canoe-style boat designed for use by larger individuals with balance or neurological disabilities. This boat has a deep V bow and stern for improved stability. It has a molded removable seat and a padded back rest/rim. The boat is available constructed of fiberglass/nylon, Kevlar, or carbon fiber. This boat includes one set on flotation bags, one convertible paddle,and one set of foot braces. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11 feet, 10 inches x 37 inches x 15 inches. Its dr
Mayer-Johnson Bilibo
The Bilibo is an open-ended toy that stimulates a child's imagination. Designed for children (ages 2-7), users can rock and spin in the Bilibo shell. Instead of imposing a specific play pattern, Bilibo is open for a wide range of interpretations and encourages children to invent their own games, to play and have fun in an active and creative way. This toy was created for children with Autism or children needing sensory feedback with rocking.
Med-Ball
The Med-Balls are inflatable balls designed for weight training and functional strengthening. The balls are hollow-cored so they may be filled with sand or water to add weight and deflated for travel or storage. DIMENSIONS: Available in 23 and 32 centimeter diameters. WEIGHT: The 23 cm ball is 1 kilogram; the 32 cm balls are available in either 2 or 3 kilogram weights. COLOR: Blue.
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.
Megaword Game
Megaword is a Braille crossword board game designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. It is similar to Scrabble, and features large, bold print letters on a white game board with a Brailled overlay. Recessed squares hold the playing pieces. The bold print letter pieces have Braille overlays. Braille and large print instructions are included. DIMENSIONS: The playing pieces are 0.75 inch square.
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.
Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube
The Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube is a shape sorter designed for children with fine motor, neurological and cognitive disabilities to exercise shape recognition, matching skills and improve dexterity. Includes 12 colorful, chunky wood shapes and 3-D hardwood cube with lid.
Melissa & Doug Shopping Cart
Melissa & Doug Shopping Cart allows users to turn therapy or walking into a trip to the market! Kids will LOVE this distraction and can work on weight-shifting, weight-bearing, stance and more. Keep them shopping for more!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Alphabet Stamp Set - 56 Stamps With Lower-Case and Capital Letters
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Alphabet Stamp Set - 56 Stamps With Lower-Case and Capital Letters is a set for early learners with disabilities ages 3 and up to practice writing skills with, encourage letter and color recognition, hand-eye coordination and creative expression.
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
Melrose Rhino Custom Rugby Wheelchair
The Melrose Rhino Custom Rugby Wheelchair is a sport wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. This rugby wheelchair is fabricated after consultation with the athlete or user, and is manufactured to comply with rules of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF). Chairs can be built that are primarily offensive or defensive. Pickbars mounted to the front enable striking and holding opposing wheelchairs. To make it ha
Melrose Wolverine Custom Lacrosse Wheelchair
The Melrose Wolverine Custom Lacrosse Wheelchair is a sports wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. Each custom-built wheelchair is fabricated after consultation with the athlete or user, and it is built to comply with international rules of WLAX (Wheelchair Lacrosse). Features that can help in the game include wings mounted to the front that sit flush to the rear wheels to fend off opposing wheelchairs, fixed camber betwee
Memory Board Game
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a group memory improvement activity at a day center for seniors. The center had requested a large, lightweigheight board game that could be mounted on a whiteboard stand and removed when not in use. The game requires players to choose two numbers from the array on the board, and if the pictures on the reverse match, the player keeps the pair. The winner is the player with the greatest number of pairs. To make the board, a piece of Masonite was cut to size a
Meowsic
Meowsic is a 2 swtich adapted toy keyboard that teaches music appreciation and cause and effect to children. When the switches are activated the keyboard plays 20 favorite songs and 7 kitten themed tunes.
Merino Sheepskin Seat Cover
The Australian Sheepskin Seat Cover is a saddle cover designed to provide warmth and cushioning for riders with physical disabilities. This cover is made of best quality Merino sheepskin. Seven styles are available: Western(fits western saddles); English (fits English saddles); Australian (fits Australian saddles); Western Deluxe (extends down the fenders of a western saddle to cushion not just the seat, but the thighs and upper legs); Western Full Coverage (covers the entire saddle down to the
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.
Microloop & Microloop Fm
The Microloop and Microloop FM are small, portable induction loop amplification systems designed for TV viewing, classrooms, meetings, and automobiles (with optional auto kit). These units will connect to existing public address systems. Microloop is compatible with all "T" switch equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, vibro-tactile devices, and induction receivers. MICROLOOP FEATURES: clip-on microphone with 10 ft. cord; ability to connect two microphones; volume and tone controls; automatic
Mid Level Kayak Seat
The Mid Level Kayak Seat is a seat for kayak designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury or impaired torso control who use a wheelchair. Protruding lateral supports assist in keeping the user's body upright and minimizing falling sideways. It is placed on the existing seat and secured with straps. The seat frame is constructed of lightweight aluminum and covered in a durable waterproof material which can be adjusted to fit the individual user. DIME
Midiwing
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype instrument interface that allows individuals with disabilities to learn and play music through any device they want to use as an input for a variety of digitized musical instruments. Dan Daily partnered with Kent Pfeifer to create the MidiWing that uses just about any USB controller as input and connects to any MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) device like a computer or digital instrument for output. Pfeifer assisted Daily in bui
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
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 Playing Card Holder
The Milbat Playing Card Holder is a playing card holder designed for use by individuals with arthritis, hand tremors, or use of only one hand. This upward curved device has three rows with elevated slots to keep cards in position. The holder can be placed on a table or any flat surface and can accommodate 15 cards per interval.
Milbat Thinking Games Puzzle
The MILBAT Thinking Games Puzzle is a large knobbed wood puzzle with large pieces designed for use by people with cognitive, learning, grasping or fine motor disabilities. Available in a heart or oval shape, this puzzle has 8 or 9 pieces. Each piece has a knob to facilitate grasping, and for those who are unable to grasp the knob or the piece, the knob can be unscrewed leaving a metal plate. The puzzle includes a cuff with a magnet that fits around the user's palm, and the user can lift and plac
Milk Jug Ball Catcher
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: 1. Allow individuals with limited bilateral hand coordination to participate in ball catching activity.
Milk Jug Holder
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The Milk Jug Crayon/Marker Holder is a clever way to modify writing utensils for individuals who have fine motor and grasping difficulties hold and use a crayon/marker. It can also be used to hold drum sticks, scarves or ribbons (for play during music class), glue sticks, or paint brushes.
MATERIALS USED: Plastic milk jug (1/2 gallon for crayons, 1 gallon for markers), 1” piece Hook (hard) sticky back Velcro, 1” piece Loop (soft) sticky back Velcro
Millennium Recliner
The Millennium 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 and curved arms. 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 wa
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 Fins
The Mini-Fin is an aquatic therapy swimming aid designed for use by individuals with arthritis. The fins are made from a single short 3-inch wide section of high impact poly-propylene with three-dimensional W-shaped resistance blades. A foam comfort pad and a Velcro strap are used to securely attach the fins around the user's leg above the ankle. They can also be attached around the wrists for upper body exercises for individuals with arthritis in their hands. DIMENSIONS: The foam pad is half-in
Mini Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Holder for supporting horn or other wind instruments. An L shaped metal post extends up from an 8 inch square wooden base. A small rubber ball is attached to the short end of the L, parallel to the base. The ball is used to prevent instruments from falling off. The holder acts more as a rest to support the instrument than actually holding it in place. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. Woodworking. AUTHOR:Clark, C. and Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted In
Mini Kitty Kaddy
The Mini Kitty Kaddy is a pet feeder designed for use by individuals with balance or mobility disabilities who need assistance feeding their pets. This feeder consists of a two-compartment plastic feeding bowl holder with a short detachable handle that is easy to grip. Each compartment holds a removable one-cup stainless steel bowl (included).
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 Music Player
The Mini Music Player is a switch operated toy that helps to teach children cause and effect. When the switch is activated the music maker plays a 10 second melody while two colorful lights blink.
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 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-Fonator
Vibrotactile amplification system. Single channel vibrator worn on wrist attaches by cord to pocket size amplification unit. Amplifier contains sockets for microphone or vibrator, a compartment for dry cells or rechargeable batteries and adjustment controls. Also has signal input for use with FM auditory trainer or pre-recorded material, and a signal output which can be connected to a hearing aid. When the FM receiver is connected to the device, (as in a classroom) the only vibrations sensed are
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.
Missoula Therapy Ladder
The Missoula Therapy Ladder is a swimming pool ladder designed for use by individuals with lower extremith or balance disabilities or arthritis or seniors. Custom designed for each pool, this ladder has injection molded ABS step treads with integral non-slip surface and raised stainless steel hand rails. The unit is available with 3, 4, or 5 steps. DIMENSIONS: The steps are 22 inches wide. The handrails are 1.5 inches in diameter. The ladder has a 15-degree slope and a 10-inch rise between steps
Mjm All Terrain Chair (Model 722-Atc)
The MJM All Terrain Chair, model 722-ATC, is a beach wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The chair can be disassembled for storage or transport, and comes with a storage container and umbrella. FRAME (HxLxW): 52 x 36.5 x 26 inches. The frame is made of PVC plastic and includes a push bar. The push bar height is 39 inches. SEAT (LxW): 18 x 22 inches. The distance from the floor to the top of the cushion/seat is 26 icnches
Mjm All Terrain Chair (Model E720)
The MJM All Terrain Chair, model E720-ATC, is a beach wheelchair designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. FRAME (HxW): 38 x 34 inches, with the height measured at the push bar and the width measured outside the wheels. The PVC frame knocks down for storage and transport. SEAT (LxW): 20 x 20 inches. The distance from the floor to the top of cushion/seat is 21.5 inches. WHEELS: Four non-swivel, heavy-duty, high- flotation wheels with non-
Mjm Multi-Purpose Chair (Model 131-18-24W)
The MJM Multi-Purpose Chair, model 131-18-24W, is a multi-purpose shower and commode wheelchair designed for use by individuals with mobility, balance, or neurological disabilities or spinal cord injury. This chair can be used as a shower chair, commode chair, transfer chair, or aquatic pool chair. FRAME (WxHxL): 29 x 40 x 33 inches. The frame is no-rust white PVC plastic with an anti-tip design. SEAT (WxD): 18 x 18 inches. The seat is an open-front plastic commode seat. Seat height is 21 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,
Mobilift Vx
The Mobilift VX is a wheelchair lift designed to provide access to boats for wheelchair users. This manually powered, portable unit has a crank control that requires 5 pounds of crank force to lift a 150 pound load and 11 pounds of crank force to lift 300 pounds. Made from aluminum and stainless steel, the unit can be moved on a hard level surface with 4 pounds of pressure, and can be transported in the back of a pickup truck and carried on a vessel. It is available in models to lift 60, 72, or
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
Model Stand
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means for an individual with cerebral palsy to work on resin models. Because of reduced motor skills and strength in his right hand, the user required a means holding cast resin model pieces in place while he combined or painted them using his stronger hand. A custom stand was created with a heavy steel base containing holes for two vertical steel posts which clamp into place. Each post is equipped with a clamp holder at the top. A number of clamps were p
Model Stand 2
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a means for an individual with cerebral palsy to work on resin models. Because of reduced motor skills and strength in his right hand, the user required a means holding cast resin model pieces in place while he combined or painted them using his stronger hand. A custom stand was created with a heavy steel base containing holes for two vertical steel posts which clamp into place. Each post is equipped with a horizontal arm with a clamp holder at the end. The
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
Modifications To Electric Tricycle
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create custom adaptions to an electronic tricycle to slow acceleration and provide a safe, secure bucket seat for a child with ataxic cerebral palsy. Ataxic cerebral palsy causes the child to be unsteady and a little shaky but does not diminish the child’s desire for speed. In order to accommodate the child’s “need for speed,” a custom adaptation was created using an electric ride on tricycle acquired through funding by the Family Assistance Fundi
Modified Bicycle
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a custom adaptation of a bicycle for a person with limb amputation. TADNSW’s FREEDOM WHEELS® modified bike service adapted and provided the patron with a bicycle; however, the patron had problems on uphill and uneven surfaces using the bicycle. However, a prototype for a rode that can link between two bikes was being developed and it was perceived that this might solve the patron’s problem—particularly since the patron and her husband were adult riders and
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 For Teenage With Cerebral Palsy
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a customized bicycle for a teenager with cerebral palsy and developmental delays. An evaluation of the teenager with disabilities determined the only modifications needed were a larger seat, outrigger wheels, and foot cups. The new-design outrigger wheels can be easily removed and reattached, making transport and storage much easier. While the modifications were minor, the results were major. The consumer is now able to get necessary exercise while doing an
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 Bike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adapted bike for an active adult with Down syndrome. FREEDOM WHEELS adapted a bike to include a wider seat and outrigger wheels that could be removed later if the individual developed enough skill to ride on her own. This adaptation allowed the individual to combine her love of swimming and riding by competing in the Triathlon Pink, which supports breast research. TITLE: Lucy’s Triathlon. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 30, Numb
Modified Bike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a custom adapted bike for a child with bilateral ulnar club hand. The child’s arms and hands are not completed developed. Her right arm is longer and can straighten more easily, and she has some ability to grip with her right hand, whereas her left arm is less able to straighten or grip. When younger the child could use a standard bike with one hand, but a heavier bike is too difficult to steer one-handed. FREEDOM WHEELS was able to const
Modified Bike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bicycle for a child with global developmental delay and epilepsy. Freedom Wheels Modified Mike Service created a customized bike which enables the child to join in riding with his brother and sister on family outings, and provides an enjoyable and different way of moving that also improves his muscle strength. In addition to the standard outrigger wheels, the bike's seat has a number of supports including hip and thoracic f
Modified Bike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bike modification for a child with spastic diplegia. The boy’s condition mainly affects his lower limbs but he is still able to walk short distances using a walker and his motor skills and strength in his left hand are also affected. The bike did not require extensive modification as the child has reasonable upper body strength. The bike modifications include a wider seat and outrigger wheels, plus a high-riser bar with pad
Modified Bikes
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bike for a child with Down syndrome and mild visual impairment. FREEDOM WHEELS® created a bike with a wider seat, outrigger wheels, toe clips, and a tow bar. Aside from learning how to climb onto the bike with assistance from his father, the child has already begun to enjoy being on the bike and has started to pedal on his own; although his father still pulls him over rougher terrain on occasion. TITLE: Easy Riding. JOURNA
Modified Bikes
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bike for a mother who is nervous of bikes and wants to ride with her Down syndrome and mild visual impaired child. The mother had ridden a bike since an accident she had while riding on one when she was a young child. FREEDOM WHEELS® created a bike with a wider seat and outrigger wheels for her. Despite being nervous to start, she had gradually developed more confidence and hopes to eventually remove her outrigger wheels. T
Modified Child Bike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adapted bike for a child with muscular dystrophy. The FREEDOM WHEELS workshop modification included the usual outrigger wheels and wider seat, plus hip and thoracic supports, a padded head plate, foot cups, and a tow handle. The handlebars were extended to make them easier for the child to reach. TITLE: Jaxson’s Wheels. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 29, Number 3, September 2009: p. 11. PAGES: 2 (including cover).
Modified Child Tricycle
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create a custom adaption of a child tricycle for a child with Collagen 6 Myopathy. The child does not have enough strength to turn the tricycle pedals but is able to propel the trike himself using his feed on the smooth floor tiles in the family home. First, the pedals were removed, the cranks straightened, and then reattached to 25 millimeters out from the front wheel hub. This allows the child to use the pedals as footrests when he tires and nee
Modified Child's Car
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To provide a custom adaptation of a Wiggles Big Red Car for a child with cerebral palsy. The car’s existing seat was unsuitable for the child as he needed to be able to recline backwards. However, the child had an existing free-form seat which fitted snugly into the same space. This was used with cushions made by a volunteer. A wired hand-operated jellybean switch control was created to work with the existing electrical controls. This switch was mounted on the steering
Modified Powered Trike
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a customized powered trike for a child with spinal muscular atrophy type II. This customization begins with a simple trike which uses a press foot control connected to a battery that powers the motor. First the foot pedals are disconnected and a circuit board was added to adapt the trike for hand control. The trike is then operated by two specially designed grip-style hand switches which are mounted on each handlebar. The switches plug int
Modified Scooter
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To create an adapted scooter for a teenage girl with cerebral palsy and hemiplegia on the right side that affects her control and balance. The young adult was eager to get a scooter but was unable to balance on just two wheels. A local skate shop offered wheeled scooters for children but none for teens leaving a modified scooter as the teen’s best option. The back of a regular scooter was cut off, and an axle was connected to the original back wheel
Modified Sony Icf-36
The Modified Sony ICF-36 is a subsidiary communications (subcarrier) radio designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision to receive subsidiary communication service (SCS) broadcasts. This modified radio provides FM radio and SCS subcarrier bands, as well as VHF TV audio and audio captioning for the blind (secondary audio programming or SAP). It is a medium size radio modified with an Elf-2 adapter and a switch to go from regular radio or TV to the special band, plus a control
Modified Swimming Pool Ladder
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with rheumatoid arthritis to enter and exit an above-ground pool. The pool came with a four-step molded plastic ladder, which was only slightly angled into the pool. The user required a ladder with a greater angle and rungs spaced more closely together to minimize putting weight on the knees. A second identical ladder was combined with the first by cutting and removing sections through both sides of the ladder in between each rung. The rungs wer
Module 12 Inch Block System
Large foam blocks for preschoolers. Noiseless, weightless, massive play blocks with tunnels for crawling and large geometric shapes. Primary color vinyl covered foam. Featherlight. Capable of large structure building. Squares, rectangles, cylinders, half cylinders, triangles, wedges,bridges, circles, and interlocks available. Blocks can be purchased individually or in several size sets.
Mogul Master
The Mogul Master is a mono-ski with a bucket seat skier compartment for paraplegics, lower extremity amputees, and other individuals interested in sit-skiing. The Mogul Master was designed to give both the beginner and experienced mono-skier precise steering and fast reaction time for quick directional change and bump absorption. The fiberglass seat adjusts for height-above-snow variations and comes in three sizes. The chassis is made of Teflon-coated, hard anodized aluminum and stainless steel
Molat Bingo Machine
Electronic game playing machine for visually handicapped people. Sixteen different games, including Bingo, can be selected and played. The machine prompts the player and confirms the game selected in an audible voice. Operates on a 3 hour battery or a 120V battery charger which is included. Complete operating manual and a video tape (1/2 inch VHS) are available.
Molded Medicine / Training Balls
The Molded Medicine / Training Balls are weighted balls designed to strengthen and improve specific muscle groups for individuals involved in plyometric training. Along with the traditional medicine ball design, these balls are also designed with a hole through the middle (tunnel design) for inserting a piece of tether in order to perform two hand exercises as well. Both designs feature a seam-less, rubber-like shell that is air-inflated; the user is able to control the ball's firmness. Both bal
Money Equivalence Puzzles (Coins)
Money Equivalence Puzzles (Coins) is designed for students in grades 1-3 with cognitive and learning disabilities learning to identify money. With these self-correcting puzzles, students will get plenty of practice counting coins and bills. Each set features two levels of play on 24 reversible puzzles. Plus with no written words, these games are perfect for non-readers or ESL/ELL students. Change Puzzles feature coins, realistic in both color and size, and are color-coded into two levels of diff
Money Equivalence Puzzles (Dollar)
Money Equivalence Puzzles (Dollars) is designed for students in grades 1-3 with cognitive and learning disabilities learning to identify money. With these self-correcting puzzles, students will get plenty of practice counting dollar bills. Each set features two levels of play on 24 reversible puzzles. Plus with no written words, these games are perfect for non-readers or ESL/ELL students. Dollar Puzzles provide pictorial examples of equivalent dollar combinations with emphasis on small bills. Ma
Money Skills
Money Skills is a money management training system and tutorial program in a board game format designed to teach people with cognitive disabilities how to handle true-to-life money management situations. The program reinforces the idea that all individuals should learn to manage their personal finances to the best of their ability. Draw card categories coins and bills, your money, shopping, and money safety. Topics include identifying coins and bills, counting common coin combinations, budgeting
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's Uncle Reading Game
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision or blindness in learning to read Braille. A version of "Old Maid," the cards, created on index cards, have animals' names written on them in Braille and print. One card has a fuzzy-textured red or other brigh color circle on it and is the "Monkey's Uncle." All of the cards are dealt face down among at least three players. Players remove and set aside any pairs in their hands. The player to the left of the dealer draws a c
Monomano Cycling Control System
The MonoMano Cycling Control System are adapted tricycle handlebars intended for upper extremity amputees and others who have the use of only one hand, including stroke survivors and people with brain injury or arthritis. This handlebar is can be attached to any recumbent trike with a U-shaped handlebar that has a horizontal support beam. It attaches to the tricycle handlebar's horizontal support and extends back toward the trike's seat. The design enables a person to steer the tricycle comforta
Monomano Cycling System
The MonoMano Cycling System is a leg-propelled adult tricycle with adapted tricycle handlebars intended for upper extremity amputees and others who have the use of only one hand, including stroke survivors and people with brain injury or arthritis. This system includes a Sun Bicycles EZ-3 recumbent tricycle with the MonoMano Handlebar (see separate entry) attached to the horizontal support beam in the center of the trike's standard U-shaped handlebar. The design of the MonoMano Handlebar enables
Monopoly Junior
Monopoly Junior is a switch adapted version of the popular game Monopoly, allowing users with upper extremity disabilities to play the game. Press the built-in green switch to move forward. As you advance past each square on the board, watch LEDs light up and hear beeping noises. Press the red switch to go backwards and hear a different beeping noise. Set includes an adapted dice roller. Game can also be played using your own external switches.
Moog Theremini
The Moog Theremini is a gesture-controlled musical instrument that can be played by individuals with fine motor disabilities or mobility disabilities. The unit has two electromagnetic antennas: the horizontal looped antenna controls the Volume and the vertical rod antenna controls the Pitch. How high or low the pitch and volume are will depend on the user’s hand position in relation to the electromagnetic antennas: Moving the hand closer to the pitch antenna will raise the pitch, and moving it f
Moon
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Developmental toy intended to lead to discussion of the moon and its different shapes. Plywood base 2 1/2 inches square with 1/4 inch diameter by 4 inch dowel making a pillar in the center of it; and five moon shapes, from full to new, cut from 2 inch circles of plywood, with holes so they can be stacked on the pillar. Includes drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, Eng
Moon Shoes
The Moon Shoes are bungee shoes for bouncing while walking that are designed for children to encourage gross motor skills, coordination, and exercise. The shoe platforms connect to bases with tough elastic bands, strap over the users shoes, and fastens with Velcro-brand fasteners. They come with extra bands that the user can add or take away to adjust the bounciness. Includes 2 moon shoe bases, 2 shoe platforms with Velcro-brand straps, extra elastic bands, and detailed safety and assembly instr
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
Moshi Voice Controlled Digital Clock Radio
The Moshi Voice Controlled Digital Clock Radio is a voice input and voice output digital clock radio designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. When programmed, the clock responds to voice commands to turn the alarm on and off, activate the snooze button, or turn on the radio. Other voice commands include current time and date. Features include a stereo sound system, dual alarms, auxiliary input to play MP3 player, and six pre-selected radio stations. The clock radio come
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 Goose Says (Model 4013)
Mother Goose Says, model 4013, is an auditory game designed to improve cognitive skills, memorization, matching and sorting for children with a learning disability. Mother Goose is the main character who guides children through common nursery rhymes that they can listen to and recite as they learn to read and build language skills. Included are four colorful game boards that teach shapes, colors, numbers, and matching skills. The game can be used by one or two palyers.
Motiva Personal Fm System (Model Pfm 360)
The Motiva Personal FM System, model PFM 360, is a FM personal amplification system designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The system can be used for TV or audio listening, conversing in a car or at a restaurant, or in group settings such as a classroom, where it maximizes a student's ability to hear and ensures that the speaker's message is heard clearly. The transmitter can be used to mix and broadcast a speaker´s voice plus an audio program simultaneously in one room
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.
MOTORIC SEPERATION of the hand WITH SMALL ITEMS
MOTORIC SEPERATION of the hand WITH SMALL ITEMS is a do it yourself activity designed for children with upper extremity disabilities to do at home or in occupational therapy under supervision. This activity is a refinement of fine motor skills like pencil grasp, manipulation of very small items and managing zippers, shoe laces and buttons with the precision half of the hand (the radial side) happens when the power half (the ulnar side) is stabilized. A functional fine motor grasp and manipulati
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.
Motus D-Grip
The Motus D-Grip Handle is a tool grip designed for use by individuals limited upper extremity strength. The D-shaped plastic handle attaches to most tools, including shovels, rakes, brooms, etc. to provide additional leverage. The handle adjusts to any position. DIMENSIONS: Fits shafts 0.75 to 1.75 inches in diameter. COLOR: Black and white.
Motus T-Grip
The Motus T-Grip is a tool grip designed for use by individuals limited upper extremity strength. The straight plastic handle attaches at a right angle to the handle shaft of most straight-shaft tools, including shovels, rakes, brooms, etc. to provide additional leverage and push/pull assistance. DIMENSIONS: Fits shafts 0.75 to 1.75 inches in diameter. COLOR: Black.
Mount 'n Mover
The Mount 'n Mover is a wheelchair mounting kit for communicators, tablet or laptop computers, or a camera mount for wheelchair designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs. The device can also be used to mount trays, easels, reading stands, remote controls and more. Available in single- or dual-arm horizontal models, the device is equipped with a quick-release mounting plate offering 0 to 90 degrees of tilt, a paddle to unlock the wrist joint to rotate the attached tray or device, and a
Mounted Table Top Scissors
The Mounted Table Top Scissors are a craft supply, scissors, designed for people with weak hands or other upper extremity disability to use during therapeutic recreation. It offers the artist stability as the scissor is fixed to a plastic base with non-slip pads. The scissor is operated by depressing the large "T" shaped handle. The spring will automatically reopen the scissor after the cutting action has been completed.
Mounting Ramp Plans
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Plans to enable persons with basic carpentry skills to build a ramp to enable individuals with mobility disabilities to mount a horse. The plans include a materials list and step-by-step instructions for building a stationary mounting ramp.
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.
Mouth Controlled Sewing Machine
---- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To provide a customized adaptation of a foot-pedal controller for an individual who no longer has use of her legs. The foot-plate was removed from the top of the existing sewing machine pedal. A metal frame was built to hold a pneumatic cylinder. The foot pedal springs were replaced with much lighter springs. The “forward” port of the cylinder was connected to a rubber bulb. A v-shaped “clamp” is used to squeeze the bulb, extend the cylinder, and act
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.
Mr. Bacon Switch Adapted Toy Pig
Mr. Bacon Switch Adapted Toy Pig is a switch adapted stuffed animal for individuals with disabilities. When the switch is activated Mr.Bacon wags, wiggles, walks, and oinks.
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
Mr. Sketch Watercolor Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 12
Mr. Sketch Watercolor Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 is a therapeutic set of arts and crafts products designed for those individuals with sensory processing disorder to draw with. With each color linked to a satisfying scent, the user can watch the child explore a world where smells and colors combine. And they may join them in their drawing activity, Markers are scented with a wedge tip. markers are scented with a wedge tip.
Mule (Model 3138)
Folding all purpose caddy, made of coated aluminum, molded polycarbonate and stainless steel, 18 ounce canvas hopper, 2 wheels with semi-pneumatic rubber tires. Holds up to 100 pounds. Working dimensions: 25 inches high by 25 inches long by 21 inches wide. Folded size 27 inches high, 7 inches deep.
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-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
Multi-Use Garden Cart
The Multi-Use Garden Cart is a garden cart designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or balance disabilities or arthritis. This three-wheeled cart features a cushioned seat with backrest that swivels and adjusts up and down to the desired height. A rear storage area holds a standard 5-gallon bucket, and there are two side pockets and a pocket on the rear of the seat back for smaller items. Three large plastic wheels enable the user to move the unit while seated or by using pull handle
Multiport
Multiport is a game peripheral port adapter that allows the user to select between different game control devices with a single switch, without unplugging different devices. Three devices can be switch selected on the Apple computers and two devices on the IBM. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple and IBM PC computers.
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
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 & Light Caterpillar
The Music & Light Caterpillar, model 1207, 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 pressing the button on the caterpillar's back causes the caterpillar to play 16 different children's songs while four colored lights flash in time to the music. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 10.5 x 3 x 5 inches.
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 Television
The Fisher Price Music Box Television is an adapted music box designed to play one song when activated by a control switch. The box is made of plastic.
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 Machine (Model 703)
The Music Machine is a switch adapted musical instrument designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. Attach a percussion instrument (not included) and activate a connected capability switch (not included) and it beats to any preset rhythm. The speed is adjustable. POWER: Uses 8 double-A batteries. OPTIONS: Instrument set with cluster bells, maracas, and a jingle stick. DIMENSIONS: 9 x 6.5 x 4 1/8 inches.
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 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 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 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 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 Snail (Model1114)
The Musical Snail, model 1114, is a touch operated toy designed for use by children with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. Useful for for auditory and color recognition, this toy enables children to make musical notes by pushing the large colored buttons. Users can also learn to play songs by following the colors on the musical cards. The toy also has eight pre-recorded songs that can played by pressing the auto play mode, then activating one of the buttons. POWER: Uses 2 double-A
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
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