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train or press your external switch to make the train move and lay down the dominos. Release your switch to stop the train. Fun train sounds play as the train moves along. You can set it to go in circles or a straight line by turning the smokestack. Does make train sounds and noise as the dominos are laid down, so it is best for individuals that are not sound sensitive. Requires assis- tance by a peer or adult to load the domi- nos into the tray. Works on a hard, smooth surface. Not meant for use on carpet or soft surfaces. Encourages cooperative play, enhances color and spatial recognition concepts, and can be used for counting, too! Includes switch adapted train, domino tray, and dominos.Train measures approxi- mately 6.3” x 4.2” Dominos are made of kid friendly BPA plastic. Dondolino ORMESA srl Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility, preschool, elementary Disability: cognitive, physical Dondolino is a vertical stander for children with special needs with tilting frame, designed and manufactured by Ormesa to help the child acquire the upright position. Using Dondolino in everyday life contexts makes the child’s active participation in the social environment easy, aiding the mobility of upper limbs and head, in line with the individual motor develop- ment skills. Thanks to the three available sizes and a broad range of adjustment, Dondolino can adapt: To growth To the development of individual skills To the bending needs of hips and knees Dot Watch - Braille SmartWatch Dot Incorporation Price: $239 - $299 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, instructional material, learning aid, seating/positioning/mobility, sensory stimulation, telecommunications, infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, The Dot Watch is the world’s first smart wearable that outputs information in refreshable Braille cells. It retains all the functions of a rudimentary watch, but focuses on making the lives of the visually- impaired one step easier. Dot Watch is a smartwatch made of dots. The world’s first brailleandtactile smartwatch, ‘Dot Watch’ is a stylish, IF Design award, Good Design award-winning time-piece. Draw-Write-Now, Books 1-8 Draw Your World Price: $9.9 - $63.95 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid, preschool, elementary Disability: cognitive, learning secondary, adult Disability: vision

The Writing Protocol compares a child’s individual performance across handwrit- ing and keyboarding tasks. It examines spelling performance and writing skills so educators make more informed decisions about instructional strategies and the appropriate use of technology to meet classroom demands. The DeCoste Writ- ing Protocol evolved from Dr DeCoste’s original book, Assistive Technology Assess- ment: Developing a Written Productivity Profile, first published in 2004. Much has changed over the last decade- fueled by advances in technology and insights from new research. Described and Captioned Media Program Described and Captioned Media Program Product Type: instructional material, infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: hearing, learning, vision DCMP’s is a federally funded project administered through the National Association of the Deaf. Our mission is to promote equal access to communica- tion and learning through described and captioned educational media. We provide a free online library of accessible videos for students with disabilities, especially those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, low- vision, and deaf-blind. Developing Reading Fluency Intro Pkg Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $259 Product Type: instructional material, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: learning Researched-based program for students ages 10 to adult, who struggle to read text written at the fourth grade level and above. The program provides systematic and targeted instruction, and includes three components: Software, Teacher s Manual, and the Passages to Reading book. Ideal for remedial reading, RTI and resource programs. Device Adapter RJ Cooper and Associates Price: $119 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical An add-on for the Magic Arm that allows BigKeys, IntelliKeys, joysticks, etc. to be instantly removed/attached to the arm. Dice Roller Switch Adapted Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $38.49 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical

Our battery operated dice roller is adapted with a 1/8” (3.5mm) 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! Comes with 5 dice. DIG into Math Grades 3-5 Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $149 Product Type: instructional material, elementary Disability: cognitive, learning DIG into Math 3-5 is a math instructional package designed to support teachers with materials that guide students’ discovery, investigation, and growth in grade-aligned math skills. Teaches over 40 skills and concepts aligned to NCTM’s math content standards using a Model- Lead-Test format. DIG into Social Studies Grades K-2 Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $149 Product Type: instructional material, elementary Disability: cognitive, learning DIG into Social Studies is uniquely designed for students with moderate-to- severe disabilities who are working toward accessing kindergarten to second-level standards in social studies. It addresses the needs of students who may be nonverbal, who are early symbol users, who are symbol users, and those who may be reading text. Dolphin Silly Slide Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $35.68 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Watch as these twin dolphins jump and slide through their own amusement park ride! Featuring lights and music, Silly Slides is a delightfully mesmerizing desktop- sized display fun for kids and adults alike. Press your switch to start the dolphin fun, release your switch to stop it. Great for teaching cause and effect or for general entertainment. Measures 7” x 4” x 9”. Domino Train Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $52.99 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Our switch adapted Domino Train is super fun with lights, music and movement! It’s been adapted to accept a standard 3.5mm external switch so people with limited hand function can play, too! Once the domino tray has been loaded with domi- nos, select the on button located on the

Draw-Write-Now, Books 1-8 combine directed-drawing lessons (step-by-step) with language arts exercises. The authors’ website - http://www.drawyourworld.com - has sample lessons and tips. Each book is a thematic unit study covering science, history, geography or social studies. Sold individually or as a boxed set. Drink-Partner Drinking System Mealtime Partners, Inc. Price: $109.95 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, learning aid, seating/ positioning/mobility, sensory stimulation, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical The Drink-Partner Drinking System is anassistive drinking aid that provides hands free drinking for those in a manual wheelchair, or a powered wheelchair that has a tubular frame or handles. For those who use a powered wheelchair with a slide-track mounting system see part 6050, the Drink-Partner for Slide-Track It will ac- commodate the mounting needs for that variety of wheelchairs The Drink-Partner consists of a 25-ounce water bottle, and a cup holder. The bottle has integrated into its cap, a vibration resistant 24-inch long flex tube that holds the (36-inch long) drink tube that carries the liquid. The cup holder has a universal clamp that can be attached to tubes (or rails) with a diameter from 7/8 inch to 1-1/2 inches. The Drink-Partner is most commonly clamped to the handle of the wheelchair and the flexible tube holder allows the tip of the drinking tube to be positioned very close to the user’s mouth. Other locations on a wheelchair frame are also functional. The Drink-Partner is sold with a drink tube already installed in the bottle and an extra drink tube is provided. Dual Button Box RJ Cooper and Associates Price: $79 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Two 2-inch buttons in one box, that can be connected to any device that accepts such buttons. Devices include, but are not limited to: switch interfaces, switch-adapt- ed digital camera, switch-adapted MP3 player/drive, switch-adapted toys, etc. Dynamic Footrests Seating Dynamics Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility, infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Dynamic Footrests provide up to three types of movement: a telescoping down- ward movement, knee extension, and

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