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professional and the student to evaluate performance in each soft skill category. USB Charger mo-Vis Price: $479 Disability: physical Can be used to charge any USB-powered device with a power consumption of up to 3 A. Using Assitive Technology to Meet Math Standards Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $29 Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision This guide for IEP teams provides an exten- sive list of goals based on math standards with potential AT solutions. Standards range from number sense to calculus (K- 12). Also describes software, hardware, and manipulative tools with sample IEP goals. Authors Sherry Purcell Ph.D and Debbie Grant M.A. 290 pages. VersaSpeaker™ PRC-Saltillo Disability: speech Amplify your sound with the portable Bluetooth® VersaSpeaker™! Water resistant and compact, it’s the perfect accessory for use with an AAC app or to turn up the volume on the music that moves you. Snap into the back of your VersaWrap™ or simply attach the strap and carry it with you for on-the-go volume. Vibrating Light with Music Enabling Devices Price: $139.95 Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, vision The Vibrating Light with Music encourages even the most challenged child to reach out. The textured plate lights up and vi- brates when pressed. It can be placed on a lap board or mounted on a wall. Hardware for wall mounting included. Vidatak EZ Picture Medical Communication Board | AAC Say it with Symbols AAC Price: $19.95 Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech Patient-Provider communication is essential to healing and wellness. This research-based picture communication board helps non-verbal children and adults communicate their healthcare needs and improves their care. Ideal for patients with aphasia, intellectually disabilities, intubated or do not speak English. The Vidatak EZ Medical Picture Communication board is lightweight and durable. The patient simply points to the appropriate symbol (with words in English) or uses the non-toxic marker included to

The Kidizoom Camera takes real photos, selfies with face detection mode, and even videos with sound! Have a parent or friend select the mode to be used, then the user can press their switch to take photos, selfies, and videos. Then add silly photo ef- fects to your pictures. Built-in memory and micro SD card slot for memory expansion up to 32 Mb (micro SD card sold sepa- rately). This real 2.0 mega pixels camera with 4x digital zoom, switch adaptation and a durable enclosure make this the perfect camera for kids with disabilities and their non-disabled peers!Camera has a battery saving feature that powers the camera off after 2 minutes of inactivity, so an able-bodied friend needs to be nearby to power the camera back on. WakerShaker RJ Cooper and Associates Price: $19 Disability: cognitive, physical Waker Shaker is a simple, switch modified vibration device used for cause/effect training. Water Gun with Lights Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $51.69 Disability: physical This awesome water gun with lights has been switch adapted to accept a standard 3.5mm switch (sold separately). Using a switch, people with limited hand function can soak their friends, water flowers, or make watercolor art with the push of a switch! Water gun lights up and shoots when the switch is pressed, and stops when the switch is released. The water gun also works without a switch by pressing the trigger, making it perfect for non- disabled peers to play too. Weight Mate The Weight Mate is a weighted lap pad that provides calming weighted pressure on the nervous system for ADHD, ASD, SPD, mood disorder, depression, anxiety, dementia, and PTSD. It is discreet and por- table for outings, school, and workplace. The Weight Mate is designed to be worn across the lap, shoulders, back or stomach. It is not a full sized blanket. The Weight Mate can be used alone or as a companion to the Fidget Folder. The 2 lb. Weight Mate is a stand alone product and the 3, 5 or 7 lb. pad can be snapped to it to increase weight. Use in Conjunction with The Fidget Folder: 3, 5 and 7 lb. pads can snap to the Fidget Folder Wheelie Singing Bus Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $57.48 Disability: physical Abram’s Nation Price: $89.290 Disability: cognitive, physical

Wheelie is a whimsical bus that rocks back and forth while his headlight illuminate and his mouth moves as he sings the well known kids song “The Wheels on the Bus”. Wheelie has been adapted for use with a single, standard 3.5 mm switch (sold separately) or he can be activated by pushing his button directly. Measures approximately 8” long. Wheely Cape Abram’s Nation Price: $219.29 Disability: physical The Abram’s Nation Wheely Cape is uniquely designed to address the issues special needs customers have with ordinary rain and winter coats. Ideal for motorized scooter and wheelchair users. OUR DESIGN: Curved Front Profile has less material over the wheels and more cover- age in the front and back Split Wing Back protects wearer from the elements and provides easier access to chair handles, backpacks and medical equipment Front Pocket with optional access port to ac- commodate personal or medical items Connected Hood on child sizes to ensure full coverage and protection at all times Always water-resistant and breathable! MATERIALS:Outer shell: mid-weight nylon Taslan Inner shell: Polartec(r) Fleece Layer (in black) Wiggle Seat Discs Therapy Shoppe® Incorporated

mark it. Each board is printed on large 17” x 11” dry erase board with pictures on both sides. Comes individually shrink-wrapped with a dry-erase marker. Symbols are large, 1.5” square. Available in pictures, symbols, English words and spiritual symbols. Avail- able from SayitwithSymbols.com. Other languages also available by special order. Vision Buddy Vision Buddy Price: $2750 - $3450 Disability: vision Vision Buddy is the worlds first TV watch- ing system for the visually impaired. It streams HD quality video directly from you existing TV setup into your goggles. It also has a powerful magnifier that you can use to look around and magnify objects. Other feature include Reading mode and OCR. Visual Communication Bracelet Keira’s Keations, LLC Price: $6.99 - $12.99 Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision Portable, wearable communication aid that delivers visual support. Perfect addi- tion to any special needstoolkit! Visually Speaking: A Guide for Non-verbal Patients | AAC Say it with Symbols AAC Price: $19.95 Disability: cognitive, hearing, physical, speech This picture communication guide was designed by a nurse for her nonspeaking adults who seek to communicate their care needs in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab facilities. By pointing to pictures in this handy guide, nonspeaking patients can communicate how they are feeling (emotionally and physically), what activi- ties they would like to do, what activities of daily living they need assistance with, what are their feelings and worries. A pain scale is included. This concise Guide includes 14 illustrated communication boards including Your Emotional State, How You Feel, What You Need, What Activities You Would Like to Do, What You Would Like to Eat, What You Would Like for a Snack/Drink, What You Would Like Someone to Know, What You May Be Wor- ried About, What you May Be Wondering, Common Word You Might Use, Your Own Words (blank so it can be personalized), Pain Scale, Spell it Out, Words of Encour- agement. Learn more at https://www. sayitwithsymbols.com/visually-speaking-a- visual-guide-for-non-verbal-patients/. Vtech Kidizoom Camera Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $98.34 Disability: physical

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Air cushion wiggle seats for kids, teens, and students! You’ll love our new 10-3/4” early elementary size sensory seat disc, or a 13” size that’s especially nice for older elementary age and/or middle school students. These high quality focus seats are excellent for providing vestibular movement input in the classroom or in community settings. Each disc features 100’s of delightfully tactile “spikes” on one side, and shorter raised sensory bumpies on the other side; they’re like having 2 dif- ferent cushions in one great combo seat! Kids love the subtle wiggly movement these allow - perfect for enhancing focus and attention for kids who need move- ment input without having to get out of their seats! Each comes with its own hand air pump. Wiggle Wobble Chair Bouncers Therapy Shoppe® Incorporated Price: $21.99 Disability: learning, physical Wiggle Wobble Chair Bouncers are a set of 4 rubbery “feet” that transform standard school chairs into bouncy “rocking” chairs! Students can subtley rock, roll, and bounce in all directions with these innovative fo- cus tools. Perfect for kids who tip back on

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