Quick Search Quick Search


Articles PLAY Pen Article

Making Outdoor Play Fun And Safe For Children With Visual Impairments

Helpful hints for families, caregivers, and teachers.

Read more...

Universal Access Resources
Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
Dragonfly USA

Illuminated Magnifier

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

This magnifier is useful in the car for studying roadmaps and in rooms that have no reading lamps.

This magnifier is useful in the car for studying roadmaps and in rooms that have no reading lamps. The 3 1/4" (83 mm) magnifying glass has a built-in light to make reading easier on the eyes. Magnification power is approximately 2X. A thumb switch on the handle turns the light on and off. Four AA batteries (not included) are required.

T0717


Illuminated Magnifier

Typical Access Profile

Auditory

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Hearing
Hyper-Acute

Vision

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Vision

Gross Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Gross Motor

Fine Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Fine Motor

Developmental Age Range

0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 12
13 and Over

Language

Typical
Some Spoken
Receptive Only
Sign
Assistive/Augmentitive
Not Using Language
Welcome

Welcome to Dragonfly USA.

Play Tip PLAY Tip

Getting a good grip on crayons

If your child holds crayons clenched in a fist while coloring, try giving Chubbi Stump Crayons or Paint Sticks instead of long crayons. The short thick shape promotes the use on a tripod (three fingered) grasp. You can encourage the use of a mature wrist position by having the child draw on an upright easel.

Read more...

Copyright © 1994-2009 Dragonfly. All rights reserved.