Register here!What:
Deidre Omahen, Director of Training and Affiliates will be presenting this 1.5 hour webinar on Lekotek's principles of toy adaptation. She will also share ideas for adapting technology including apps and adaptive software. When:
Wednesday, January 25
11:00 pm-12:30 pm Mountain
Cost: $30 (includes CE and EI credit)
HEY, no worries if you miss the "Adapting Toys and Play" webinar...Lekotek is offering the recorded version up to one year so you can learn at your leisure.
Contact:Email: lekotek@lekotek.org
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Adapting Toys and Play - Webinar - March 28, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
Deidre Omahen, former Director of Training and Affiliates, will be presenting this 1.5 hour webinar on Lekotek's principles of toy adaptation including low cost and homemade materials. She will also share ideas for adapting technology including apps and adaptive software. When:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
10:00-11:30am Mountain Cost:
$30 (includes CE and EI credit)
Adapting Toys and Play - Webinar - January 25, 2012 - 0 views
eSpecialNeeds | Special Needs Strollers, Toy and Adaptive Equipment - 0 views
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eSpecialNeeds is a provider of adaptive therapy products including special needs strollers, adaptive toys, clothing, furniture, and other adaptive equipment / learning tools.
Amazing New iPAD Accessories and Adaptations to Support Individuals with Disabilities -... - 0 views
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Register for this webinar What:
The iPad was released over three years ago and has had a profound influence on the lives of persons with disabilities. This webinar will discuss and demonstrate over 50 new iPAD accessories and adaptations for individuals who experience vision, hearing, communication and physical disabilities. Explore new switch interfaces options; wireless accessories versus Bluetooth accessories; creative adaptations for wearing and transporting the iPAD for individuals who experience physical disabilities. Learn about how to use the iPAD as a remote control solution for toys, lighting, and appliances. See what is new in accessories for remote monitoring of individuals as well as improving health and well being.
When:
Thursday, November 7, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
$49.00 - Live Broadcast
Toys for children with special needs - 0 views
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Inexpensive and Easily Available Toys That Work for Children with Special NeedsWhen a birthday or holiday rolls around, I can usually get a nice assortment of age-appropriate toys for my typically-developing children for less than $100. But just one adapted toy for my child with cerebral palsy can be anywhere from $50 to $200. In an attempt to find some alternatives, I asked a group of moms what off-the-shelf toys worked well for their children, who have a wide range of disabilities, including physical, behavioral, developmental, and sensory disabilities. I've included a variety of their favorites in this article.
AblePlay - Play products for Children with Disabilities and Special Needs - 0 views
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Use this website as an easy source for researching products, finding play ideas and learning ways to adapt toys to the very special abilities of every child. This free, independent resource allows you to really know the value of a play product before you buy, and offers easy purchasing options.
Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes for Kids at Play - Webinar - April 12, 2010 - 0 views
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What: This webinar will demonstrate an assortment of tools and materials that can be used to adapt toys or play activities for young children with disabilities. Examples will include: making a momentary switch in one minute; adapting pushbutton items; creating tactile images on-the-fly; creative uses of PVC pipe; mounting and stabilizing toys; cool fidget apps; and much more. When: Monday, April 12, 2010 - 8:00 am-9:00am (MDT)
40 Amazing iPad Apps for the Learning Disabled « Nilesh Singit's Blog: Disabi... - 0 views
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The iPad is a device that many lust after as a shiny new toy, but many people with disabilities can benefit from what it has to offer as a functional tool. Students with learning disabilities can enhance and develop their communication skills, learn how to adapt to situations, and develop social skills. Check out this collection of iPad apps that can make a difference in the life of a learning disabled child.
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Phil Weaver, creator of the Switchamajig, gives a rousing call to action that a wider range of toys can be adapted for a wider population of children (and fun-loving adults). Adapted toys of the world unite! You are no longer restricted to one switch, to teaching cause-and-effect, or even to helping only motor-impaired children. Rise up! Use lots of switches! Foster imaginative play! Help all sorts of special needs children explore the world with an iPad! When:
July 18, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mountain