LARGE BUTTON UNIVERSAL REMOTE

Description:  Universal Remote Control for use with TV.  Six large buttons control power, channel change and volume control. Uses 2 AAA batteries.

To Operate: Use manual to program TV to respond to the remote control.

Application:  Large buttons are easier to locate and identify for individuals with limited vision and  memory/organization. May be helpful for some individuals with limited hand use.  Remote control unit is also helpful for users with limited reaching/lifting and mobility/balance who may be unable to access the TV itself.

Vendor(s):  Independent Living Aids   Approximate Cost: $11.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

LARGE KNOB PUZZLES

Description:  Solid wood, 5" by 20" puzzles with extra large knobs attached to each of the pieces.  Age appropriate, realistic illustrations.

To Operate: Grasp knob to remove or replace puzzle pieces into base.

Application:  Knobs allow those with  limited hand use to move, easily lift and orient puzzle pieces.  Large size pieces and illustrations are helpful for those with poor vision.

Vendor(s):  Kaplan   Approximate Cost: $19.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

MUSIC BLOCKS

Description:  Interactive music activity. Create hundreds of unique, high quality music compositions by manipulating blocks. Comes with a  Mozart Cartridge. Other cartridges also available separately.

To Operate: Place the blocks at random (or by matching them with the corresponding raised shapes) into the recessed areas. Press an individual block to hear part of the composition.  Then press the blue button in front to hear the entire composition.

Application: Extremely engaging activity for a wide range of individuals. Easy to create music is great for those with limited memory/organization. Raised shapes on the blocks are helpful for those with poor vision. Blocks are easy to grasp and place, beneficial for those with limited hand use.

Vendor(s): Abilitations, AbleNet, Inc.
Approximate Cost:  $65.00; Additional Cartridges - $20.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

ONE SWITCH SINGLE-APPLIANCE UNIT

Description:  Cordless control unit for enabling switch users.  Provides remote, on/off operation of an AC appliance of up to 600 watts (lamp, fan, food blender, hair dryer, etc) from a distance of up to 20 feet.  Comes with receiver and a transmitter that accepts an adapted switch.  Requires 2 AA batteries.

To Operate: Plug the appliance into the receiver and the receiver into a wall outlet.  Plug the enabling switch into the transmitter.  Activating the switch will run the appliance until the user turns it off by activating the switch again.  Transmitter does not have to be pointed directly at the device to turn it on/off.

Application:  Gives enabling switch users with  limited hand use the opportunity to turn on/off a wide variety of AC appliances and equipment.  Simple to operate transmitter may be helpful for individuals with limited memory/organization or limited vision.

Vendor(s):  Enabling Devices   Approximate Cost: $83.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

PLAYING CARD HOLDER

Description:  Wooden rack to hold playing cards during play.

To Operate: Rack has four slotted rows which hold cards upright and facing the “player” during play.

Application: Helps hold cards in place for those with limited hand use.  Helps to organize cards for those with poor memory/organization skills.

Vendor(s):  Sammons/Preston  Approximate Cost:  $21.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

POURING CUP ON FLEX MOUNT

Description:  Removable measuring cup attached to a motorized rotating plate on a gooseneck arm. Base attaches to a variety of surfaces.  Operated by an enabling switch which is not included.

To Operate: Position cup over bowl and plug in switch.  Fill cup and depress switch to turn cup slowly and pour out contents.  Accepts second switch to turn cup in the reverse direction if desired.

Application:  Allows those with limited hand use and limited reaching/lifting to neatly and accurately pour.  Simplifies task for people with limited memory/organization.  Fun to watch ingredients flow into a bowl.  Can be used for craft activities as well.

Vendor(s):  Enabling Devices   Approximate Cost:   $120.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

POWERLINK 3 CONTROL UNIT

Description:  Environmental control unit that allows user to  operate up to 2 electrical appliances using a single enabling switch. Provides 1700 watts of power.

To Operate: Select the mode of switch control (direct, latch, or timer) to match the individual's need. Plug the switch and appliance into the control unit. Plug the control unit into the wall outlet.

Application: Control unit gives single enabling switch users with limited hand use and memory/organization the opportunity to participate in many activities. Unit also helps users who enjoy visual, auditory and tactile stimulation to activate sensory stimulation devices. Examples include cooking (turning on/off a blender), work (operating an electric stapler), recreation (listening to music on a tape recorder) and self care (operating a blow dryer).

Vendor(s): AbleNet Inc    Approximate Cost:  $182.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

SINGLE SWITCH LATCH & TIMER

Description:  Control unit that allows user to activate a battery-operated device using an enabling switch.  Unit has 3 settings (timed seconds; timed minutes; latch on/off).  Settings determine the amount of time the device operates once the individual activates the switch.  Must be used with a battery device adapted or a pre-adapted toy/device.  Requires 9 volt battery.  Other models are available offering more features, such as dual switch input.

To Operate: Plug the individual's enabling switch into the control unit.  Plug the control unit into the battery-operated device.  Turn dial to the desired setting (timer; latch).

Application:  Control unit gives users with limited hand use, vision, and memory/organization the ability to operate any battery-operated device with an enabling switch.  Settings enable an activity to be set up in a variety of ways to help each individual.  For example, using the timer provides multiple opportunities to use the switch to activate a favorite device.  Unit can also make sensory activities more effective for individuals who benefit from visual, auditory and tactile stimulation.

Vendor(s):  AbleNet, Inc.   Approximate Cost: $72.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

SWITCH-ADAPTED TAPE RECORDER

Description:  Tape recorder adapted for use with an enabling switch.  Depending on model, switch will be in momentary, latch or timed mode.

To Operate: Plug an enabling switch into the jack on the tape recorder.  Use the switch to turn the tape recorder on for as long as the switch is activated (momentary), on and off (latch), or for a preset time (timer).

Application:  Great sensory activity for individuals who enjoy music and auditory stimulation.  Also allows those with limited hand use, vision or memory/organization skills to more independently listen to tapes.  Each time the switch is activated, the latch timer model allows the user to either 1) listen to a tape for a preset time or 2) turn the tape on/off.  The standard model requires the user to maintain contact with the switch in order to listen to the tape.

Vendor(s):  Enabling Devices   Approximate Cost: $66.00 (standard model); $90.00 (model with latch/timer)
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library