Health Planning Council of SW Florida, Inc.

Assistive Technology Library

Please consult with a Medical Professional before applying any of the strategies / equipment discussed below.

Vision / Sensory Impaired Resources

Tag ID: AT101 - Checked Out 12/3/10
Gooshey Switch, #636

Soft and sparkly! Many therapists and teachers have been asking us to make a squeezable “Gooshy Switch”. We found a durable, soft, sparkly pillow and converted it into three new switches: Gooshy Switch, a Gooshy Switch with Vibration and a Gooshy Switch with Lights, Vibration, and Music. The Lights, Vibration and Music Switch has a special control which allows the user to select any or all of the rewards. It can be used alone as a sensory toy.

Size: 10" x 4½" x 2".

Tag ID: AT102
Tail Light Switch, Say-It Play-It, #464

Touch anywhere on this switch - even the rim - ever so lightly and hear your pre-recorded message accompanied by vibration and lights. Plug in your toy or device and it will start when the switch is touched. Total record time is 20 seconds. Can be used on a tabletop or mounted on a door or wall.

Size: 7¾"W x 2½"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: AT108
Koosh-Switch, #883

All ages will enjoy our colorful Koosh™ Switch. Touch the compelling ball of rubber strings and you are instantly rewarded with lights, music and vibration. Great fun! Lights and music are disabled when used as a switch.

Size: 8½" x 5¼" x 2½". Requires 2 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: AT1014
Symbol Communicator, #4040

Perfect for the totally blind or dual sensory impaired! This portable symbol communicator can store 6 messages on 6 levels for a total of 36 6-second messages. Touch one of the six removable tactile symbols to activate a message and at the same time you will feel a vibration, which can be turned off if not desired. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded as often as you wish. Included is a recommended starting kit of 6 tactile symbols: Bathroom; Something wrong; Drink; I want; Finished; Eat.

Size: 14"L x 10½"W x 2"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: ESLB1
Mini-Lite Box

Rechargeable, Battery Operated, Light Box.

Tag ID: ESLB2
Light Box

Electric Light Box.

Tag ID: ESLBOX
Light Box Materials: Level I

Materials help teach basic visual skills, eye-hand coordination, & simple matching skills. Includes: Bright colored, solid, & patterned overlays designed to stimulate awareness of light, patterns, and objects, A spinner with two different patterns that encourages localization & reaching, A variety of transparent & translucent colored & opaque items for practice in eye-hand coordination & matching, Suction-cup handles for manipulation of small pieces, Guidebook with over 90 activities, & Carrying bag.

Age Range: 0.01 to 4

Tag ID: ESV2
Familiar Object Picture Cards

Colored translucent pictures of 15 household objects are provided in pairs (30 cards total) for matching and identification. Pictures are silk-screened on clear 6x6 inch plastic stock.

To be used with Light Box (1-08660-00) or Mini-Lite Box (1-08661-00).

Tag ID: ESV3
Pegs and Gridboard

Fosters eye-hand coordination, awareness of spatial relationships, and matching and sequencing skills. Includes 64 colored translucent pegs in three shapes and five colors for use in or out of the included 6x6 inch grid pegboard.

To be used with Light Box (1-08660-00) or Mini-Lite Box (1-08661-00).

Tag ID: ESV4
Swirly Mat Set CVI

Durable, non-toxic Swirly Mats™ come in two sets, sold separately: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and Functional Vision Assessment (FVA). The mats in the CVI set are less complex and designed to be used with students with cortical vision impairments. The mats in the FVA set are filled with glitter and other items and are useful for conducting functional vision assessments. All mats can be used for locating, tracking, color discrimination, etc. Try them with the APH Mini-Lite Box (sold separately) for a different effect. Each set includes white background mat, print and braille instructions, and a plastic carrying case.

Tag ID: ESVI1

Totally - Tactile Communicator, #2046

Communicate with textures! Our new tactile communicator is a wonderful place for the VI user to start communication. Our unique communicator has adjustable activation time (1-12 seconds) so you can feel the plates for the set time without activating the message.

Size: 14½"L x 14½"W x 3"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: ESVI2

Symbol Communicator, #4040

Size: 14"L x 10½"W x 2"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: ESVI3

Tic Tac Toe, #949

Three in a row! Our Tic Tac Toe game is a great version of the classic game for all ages. Activate your colored switch to light up your chosen colored LED square and you are on your way to making a Tic Tac Toe in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal pattern. Black button is to clear the last move made. Music plays and lights flash when you have the winning combination. Item has two switch inputs so players can use their own capability switches if needed.

Size: 13½"W x 9½"H x 11"D. Requires 4 AA Batteries

Tag ID: ESVI4

Adjustable Angled Switch / Communicator

Bright lights! Our new sequencer is designed for the visually impaired. The circular patterned red LED lights in the center give the user a visual cue for targeting and encourage the user to activate the switch. The angle of the big 5" switch is adjustable from 32 degrees to 90 degrees. The light can be turned on or off. This sequencer has a total of 300 seconds recording time and can be clamped. Also works as a switch.

Size: 8"L x 8"W x 6¼"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries

Tag ID: ESVI5

Small Visually Impaired Communicator, #2040

Intensive background illumination! These units have two dimmable flourescent tubes which provide intensive background illumination. The icon holders are transparent which allow the therapist/teacher to use clear or transparent icons. Pictures are not included.

Requires AC adapter (included) and 4 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: ESVI6 - Checked Out 8/27/10

Koosh-Switch, #883

Size: 8½" x 5¼" x 2½". Requires 2 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: ESVI7

Visually Impaired Activity Center, #520

Specially-designed for the visually impaired! This activity center features a blue tactile plate which vibrates when pressed, a pull-ball which activates a fan, and a textured yellow oval plate which turns on an AM/FM radio. Provides loads of fun for the visually impaired.

Size: 13½" x 9" x 4½". Requires 2 C Batteries.

Tag ID: ESVI8

Bright Switch for the Visually Impaired, #2045

Blinker flashes! The flashing blinker helps visually impaired individuals locate the switch. When the switch is activated, the yellow textured lens lights brightly while music plays and the switch vibrates. A switch set on the bottom allows you to choose any or all stimuli. The bright blinker can also be turned off.

Size: 7"D x 3¾"H. Requires 2 AA Batteries.

Tag ID: ESVI9

Illuminated Picture Frame Communicator, #1255

Bright Lights! Our new brightly illuminated communicator was designed for those with visual impairments. Push on any of the 4 pictures to activate your pre-recorded message, and illuminate the photo.

Tag ID: ESVIT

Playful Penguin Race

Works with your capability switch.

Size: 7¼" x 2½" x 8¾". Requires Capability Switch and 1 D Battery.

Tag ID: ESVIT2
The Touch, #963

A game of sensory perception & memory! Race against the clock to find concealed pieces as your opponents look on! Through tactile perception, players compete to identify and collect toys, a reward that children especially love. Collect interesting play pieces and theme cards for points. This game provides tactile stimulation, develops fine motor skills and strengthens sensory awareness.

Size: 12"W x 12"L x 5½"H. Requires 1 AAA Batteries.

PLEASE NOTE: All Product Information and Descriptions are coming from Enabling Devices' website at www.enablingdevices.com or American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.'s website at http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home_10001_11051.

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