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Disability Awareness for 5 year olds
Practical ideas for parents who want to help their child's classmates and playmates understand more about their child and his/her special needs.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Bowling Ramps, Three-Piece Model
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
The ramp is placed in front of a lane and lined up for a direct path to the pins.
Lightweight, easy to carry and assemble. The ramp is placed in front of a lane and lined up for a direct path to the pins. The bowler simply gives the ball a slight push to send it rolling down the alley. Can be used from a sitting or standing position. Made of high strength aluminum alloy with a clear anodized finish, the assembled ramp is 58" (147 cm) long with four rubber feet at the end for floor support and protection. A U-shaped rear frame 25"x25" (64 cm) supports the high end of the ramp. Assembled with push-pins; no tools are required. Shipping weight is 5 lb. (2.27 kg.). For compact storage, the longest piece is only 31" (79 cm). Includes a "U" frame and two-piece, snap-together ramp track. Assembled length is 58" (147 cm).
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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 |
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Assentive Computer Technology - Infrared Head Pointing
The Tracker and the Smart Nav AT can be helpful for users with carpal-tunnel syndrome, severe arthritis, quadriplegia, ALS, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis.
Head pointing should be considered for computer users who have good head control and poor (or no) fine motor skills in their hands. Pointing is the quickest, most direct way of controlling the computer. Many people with disabilities have been forced to use scanning, mouth sticks, and other alternative devices when all they really needed to do was somehow point.
One 'point' to remember when considering this kind of alternative mouse: you can use your head, but you don't really have to. You may use any body part that has reliable movement and control, like an arm or a knee, to place the dot upon. Also, you may use a hat, a headband, or a sweatband to hold the dot if you do not want to place the dot directly upon the skin.