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Making Outdoor Play Fun And Safe For Children With Visual Impairments
Helpful hints for families, caregivers, and teachers.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Co:Writer for the PC
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Write with whole words when writing letter-by-letter is difficult.
Co:Writer is an intelligent word predictor that allows people to write with whole words when writing letter-by-letter is difficult due to physical or learning disabilities. Works with any word processor and includes three dictionaries of increasing complexity. Select the dictionary that matches the users level best. Ready to use with the Discover line of products for alternate access. You can use Co:Writer as an AAC (communication) and literacy tool. System requirements: Windows—486-based PC, Windows '95, any word processor, RAM: 4 MB for Co:Writer, Sound Blaster or compatible sound card.
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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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Beginning To Use Switch Adapted Toys With Children With Special Needs
Since some children are easily distracted, it is best to remove distractions and setup toys in a manner that will keep the child interested and focused. In order to make a switch adapted toy stand out from the rest of the environment during play, place dark colored toys on a light surface, such as a towel. Place light colored toys on a dark surface. This will make it easier for children to see the cause and effect of pressing the switch activating the toy. There are many switch adapted to choose from - ranging from a cuddly bunny to a fierce dinosaur!