Feb/March 2020 Closing The Gap Resource Directory

Planning for Success: Accommodations, Learning Strategies, and Assistive Technology that Work for Me! Cambrian College Price: $66 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Disability: learning This is a self-advocacy tool that can be used to get an idea of difficulties that students with learning disabilities may have. Included are checklists that students can use to work with strengths and com- pensate for difficulties. “PLAYBALL” Smart rehabilitation ball PLAYWORK Price: $549 - $549 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative, sensory stimulation Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, physical “PLAYBALL” IS A a ‘smart’, digital physio ball that allows the patient to play interactive games on a tablet while performing a variety of rehabilitative ball exercises, all the while monitoring the performance and outcomes. Pocket Timer Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $5 Product Type: learning aid Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, vision Count down or count up pocket-sized timer. Measures 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 inch. On/Off switch and magnetic strip on back of the timer.

Quad Belt Bodypoint Inc. Price: $98 - $115 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility Skill Level: secondary, adult Disability: physical A non-padded belt designed for wheel- chair users with minimal hand function, with a stiffener and thumb socket that make it easier to grasp and manipulate. It features the Bodypoint® Rehab Latch our lowest force buckle, which is often the only buckle such users can operate themselves. Center-pull, size large only.

The ASL 132 is a fully proportional joystick. The small size and joystick cap make it easy for the user to operate and manage, since it is only two inches tall from the bottom to the joystick base. It is ideal to mount mid-line or on any pediatric wheelchair. Peek-a-Boo Mirror Enabling Devices Price: $163.95 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative, learning aid, sensory stimulation Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision Peek-a-Boo Mirror provides tactile and vi- sual reinforcement. Playing with the beads will activate lights, vibration and music, while the soothing chains provide unique tactile stimulation. Vibration sensitivity is adjustable. Can be used as a switch to activate devices and can be used on the floor or a table. Personalized Name Stamps for Students Giving Greetings Publishing Price: $16.95 - $24.95 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative, instructional material, learning aid Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech Sign it with Stamps! Personalized name stamps help students and people of all ages and abilities to sign their own work. We specialize in making personalized, self- inking name stamps for students, teachers, nurses and patients. Recommended by occupational therapists and special educa- tors to encourage independence. Several choices of popular sizes and ink colors are available. One day turnaround for orders placed online at www.GivingGreetings. com. Schools can create an account to or- der and we accept school purchase orders. PivotFit Shoulder Harness Bodypoint Inc. Price: $130 - $155 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Our advanced-design shoulder harness distributes pressure across a 25% greater surface area than a traditional H-style. Body-contouring pads provide optimal support and comfort. Low-placed sternum strap reduces risk of strangulation and improves adjustability.The Standard ver- sion is great for spinal curvature or trunk rotation; the Dynamic allows more torso movement. New MD (multi-directional) Pull Straps allow set up on the spot as a front-pull or a rear-pull.

Portable PECs Wallet Giving Greetings Publishing Price: $25 - $25 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Bring this portable, fabric communication wallet to any home or community outing where communication and requesting are essential. Simply affix picture symbols/ PECs with velcro to this bi-fold fabric wallet to keep symbols handy. Made of washable nylon, this wallet attaches easily to a belt, belt loop or walker. Use for communica- tion, schedules, managing behaviors, visual reminders and choice making. Includes six, velcro-receptive 4”x 4” pages that hold up 4-6 pictures. Available in a choice of colors. School purchase orders accepted, start an account at SayitwithSymbols.com. Pouring Cup on Flex Mount Enabling Devices Price: $199.95 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative, instructional material, learning aid, sensory stimulation Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Our pouring cups allow you to pour liquids, sand or flour into the container of your choice. Simply activate one switch to pour into a bowl. A second switch returns the cup to the upright position. Allows user to partake in cooking or dramatic play. Pre- Ets Transition Solution Curriculum Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $499 - $2995 Product Type: instructional material Skill Level: secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision The Pre-Employment Transition Solution provides lessons specific to each of the five WIOA required activities: Job & Career Exploration , Work-Based Learning, Post- Secondary Training, Workplace Readiness, and Self-Advocacy. Professional Development N2Y, LLC Price: $99 - $149 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid n2y online Professional Development and support is always available, especially when you need it most! Our commitment to your success goes beyond creating high-quality, accessible instruction and tools to support your implementation. Because getting started is very important, a complimentary Foundations Course is provided with your purchase available 24/7.You can also deepen your mastery by becoming an n2y Certified Educator with our Essentials Course.

Read and Tell Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $259

Product Type: instructional material Skill Level: elementary, secondary Disability: learning, physical An adapted literature collection featuring 32 popular novels like Little House on the Prairie and Because of Winn-Dixie. Ideal for elementary and secondary students. Highlights vocabulary, literacy comprehen- sion, and listening skills and can be used as a stand-alone program or a great compan- ion to an ELA program. Literature has been adapted to include modified storylines, symbol supports, and repeated text.

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Read Naturally GATE Read Naturally Price: $159 - $159

Product Type: instructional material Skill Level: elementary, secondary Disability: learning Small-group instruction to teach phone- mic awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, and fluency. Curriculum options: level 0.8 (Short Vowels), level 1.3 (Long Vowels), level 1.8 (Blends & Digraphs/ Suffixes). Read Naturally Masters Edition Resources for Blind & Visually Impaired Students Read Naturally Price: $69 - $169 Product Type: instructional material Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Disability: vision Read Naturally offers resources that enable blind and visually impaired students to take advantage of the Read Naturally Masters Edition program. Each level in- cludes story files compatible with Duxbury software and Braille2000 software and pdf and text files to paste the text to create large-print versions for visually impaired students.

Portable Adult Communication Book Giving Greetings Publishing Price: $34.95 - $34.95

Product Type: learning aid Skill Level: secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech Our popular portable Adult Communica- tion Book from SayitwithSymbols.com includes 30 pre-made communication boards, each with 12 - 1-inch adult-appro- priate symbols related to expressing needs and wants at home, medical and commu- nity settings. Including: yes/no, about me, WH questions, alphabet spelling boards, comments, basic needs, feelings, activities, personal care, ADLs, drinks, grocery shop- ping, visitors, places, meal choices. Words accompany each symbol. Blank pages to personalize are provided. Compact size fits into a purse, backpack or wheelchair bag. Album holder and instruction guide are included.

Redcat Access Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. Price: $1367 - $4263

Product Type: learning aid, sensory stimulation, telecommunications Skill Level: preschool, elementary,

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