February / March 2022 Closing The Gap Solutions Magazine

Home- and Community-Based Solution Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $995.00 Product Type: adapted play/ manipulative, instructional material, learning aid Skill Level: secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech The Home and Community-based Solu- tion (HCBS) provides training and activi- ties to support the expected outcomes for the HCBS Medicaid-funded services for residential and non-residential programs. Develops the skills necessary for sup- ported living, entry level employment, and community inclusion. Provides a solution that guides people to independence through home, community, health, social, and pre-vocational skills. Hoonuit’s Professional Development and Data Analytics Hoonuit Price: $200 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid, sensory stimulation, telecommunications Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision Hoonuit provides continuous and in-depth resources to support ongoing learning to meet the PD requirements redefined by ESSA, but also to ensure teachers are prepared and empowered to reach every student effectively.With the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) implementation upon us, clear and accessible reporting is evolv- ing.The additional transparency is impor- tant, but the new reporting requirements are putting added strain on already scarce time and resources.Hoonuit supports your accountability reporting efforts without sacrificing the access to data you need to make decisions. Hoonuit’s Professional Development Solution Hoonuit Price: $800.00 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid, sensory stimulation, telecommunications Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision The one-time workshop or professional development days are a thing of the past. For districts to ensure the learning op- portunities they provide their teachers and staff are positively impacting student success, administrators are diving deeper tochallenge the quality and delivery of PD. Hoonuit provides continuous and in-depth resources to support ongoing learning

or activity chair.The child is able to move in full rotation, as well as chin tuck and extension, but not head drop. As the child acquires strength, the upper band is relaxed and they are able to move within their plane of strength. It is a completely different philosophy from head restraints and collars, which tends to atrophy mus- culature further due to lack of movement. The Headpod can only be used when the child is upright, to begin within their point of balance. A functional aide during power wheelchair use, Aug Comm and feeding. Any time that fatigue prevents function. It is not to be used for van or bus transport. Health Care Communication Boards | Say it with Symbols Giving Greetings Publishing Price: $9.95 Product Type: learning aid Skill Level: secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech This low, tech aminated healthcare com- munication board features 68 pictures that help patients communicate their health and hospital care-related needs when they are not able to speak. Studies show that being able to communicate with care providers significantly improves the patient’s experience and recovery. Each double-sided sheet offers clear color pictures to indicate pain, wants, needs, ail- ments, comforts, questions, staff, emotions and more. Pain scale, alphabet and number tables are included. Non-verbal patients simply point to pictures to communicate their needs to care staff and family. Ideal for nurses, therapists, emergency care and health care workers, caregivers and parents who care for adults and children who are not able to express their needs verbally. Symbols are 1” square. Sheet size: 8.5” x 11”, printed on heavy card stock to be used by individual patients. Laminated for increased durability, wipe to reuse. Sold in sets of two on SayitwithSymbols.com or Amazon @ www.amazon.com/shops/ sayitwithsymbols. Hold the Pencil Draw Your World Price: $0.00 - $4.50 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Hold the Pencil is a pamphlet with simple instructions and tips to encourage a comfortable pencil grasp. A selection of pencil grippers are shown that help posi- tion the fingers into the tripod grasp. Much of the information is available free on the authors’ site: http://www.drawyourworld. com/writing.

to meet the PD requirements redefined by ESSA, but also to ensure teachers are prepared and empowered to reach every student effectively. ! Hoppy the Bunny Switch Adapted Toy Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $43.21 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Press your switch and watch as Hoppy the Bunny hops around, sits, makes cute squeaky noises and wiggle it’s nose and ears. Adapted to accept a standard switch (switch sold separately). On when you press your switch, off when the switch is released. Measures approximately 8 x 7 x 5 inches. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Household Memory Labels | Say it with Symbols Giving Greetings Publishing Price: $20.00 Skill Level: secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech Our drawer and door labels feature simple colorful picture symbols with the words in large type to improve understanding and wayfinding. Each sheet of Picture Labels includes 12 labels to identify the hidden contents behind drawers, closets, doors and more. Also included are safety reminders when leaving the house such as LOCK DOOR, Close Windows, Warm Coat. Set includes 72 labels with choice of male of female versions, unisex option includes all labels. Stick the removeable pre-cut labels on drawers, cabinets and doors as a visual cue to what’s inside.Label size is 1.5” x 4”.Our special non-permanent adhesive will not harm paint or woodwork. An extra sheet of blank labels is provided for your own words. Hybrid Dual Arm Mount’n Mover with Pow!r Shoulder BlueSky Designs Price: $4800.00 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical, speech, vision Powered Mount’n Mover mounting system for independent device positioning. Move the Dual Arm out of the way with a Pow!r shoulder joint. Supports and moves de- vices up to 15 pounds. Attach: trays, speech devices, camera, laptop, suction tube and more. Single or Dual switch directional control. Programmable target positions for increased independence for self care, eating, transferring, communicating and

engaging in activities. Use from wheelchair, bed or table.

Hybrid Dual Arm Mount’n Mover with Pow!r Tilt BlueSky Designs Price: $4800.00 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical, speech, vision Powered Mount’n Mover mounting system for independent device positioning. Change the tilt angle (0 - 180 degrees) to see where you’re driving, to see others or for better access. Supports and moves de- vices up to 15 pounds. Attach: trays, speech devices, camera, laptop, suction tube and more. Single or Dual switch directional control. Programmable target positions for increased independence and access. Use from wheelchair, bed or table. Hydration Backpack with Drink Tube Positioning Mealtime Partners, Inc. Price: $158.95 Product Type: learning aid, seating/ positioning/mobility, sensory stimulation Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision The hydration backpack with drinking tube positioning facilitates access to water for those who have limited head movement and/or hand or arm movement, the drinking-tube is contained within a flex-tube which is clamped to a wheelchair. The flex-tube can be shaped to meet the needs of the user. InnerVoice AI iTherapy, LLC Price: $99.99 Product Type: learning aid Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary Disability: cognitive, learning, speech InnerVoice can work like a typical com- munication device: letting your thoughts and feelings be heard and understood by others. Unlike traditional speech-gener- ating apps, though, InnerVoice combines artificial intelligence technology with facial expressions, emotions, tone-of-voice, written words, and videos -- providing a complete multi-sensory learning experi- ence.Visual Language is an exciting new feature that uses Microsoft’s Azure artificial intelligence technology to teach language and literacy skills in a unique way.The camera displays what you’re looking at. Take a picture and watch InnerVoice’s AI system label your picture with text and describe it with speech -- allowing users to see the relationships shared among the environment, speech, language, and text.Visual language makes creating and

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