JOY PLAYER
The Joy Player is a switch-activated music player designed for those with visual and multiple impairments ages 3 and up to make listening to MP3 and WAV files accessible. It is designed to use with the personal music player routine in APH's Sensory Learning Kit (SLK). The Joy Player is designed to accommodate individuals who are developing fine motor skills, have limited mobility, or cognitive disability in addition to a visual impairment. The Joy Player plays audio from three different types of portable electronic storage devices: SD card, USB flash drive, and Digital Talking Book (DTB) Cartridge. The player comes with two blank DTB Cartridges. Simply copy any WAV or MP3 file to an SD card, USB flash drive, or DTB Cartridge. The Joy Player does not play pre-recorded books on DTB Cartridges from the National Library Service (NLS) because NLS uses 3GS files, not WAV or MP3 files. The product has twist-on caps (with accompanying rings) to temporarily reduce the number of button switches on the device; this reduces visual and cognitive complexity. The product features multiple modes of operation to accommodate a diverse range of cognitive and physical abilities and environmental settings. As many as five switches can be added—one each to provide the function of each button switch. External switches operate whether the player is using AC or DC.
AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND 1839 Frankfort Avenue PO Box 6085 Louisville, KY 40206 Phone: 800-467-6222 Web: aph.org Email: info@aph.org
FINGER FIDGET SENSORY ACUPRESSURE RING
The Finger Fidget Sensory Acupressure Ring 10-Pack is a tool designed to stretch over and apply gentle pressure to the fingers. Using an easy up and down motion on each finger it can keep the users fingers busy while waiting in line, or anytime users need a fidget. It has a similar effect to acupuncture except the rings triangular points never puncture the skin. Not for use if fingers are tired or numb.
SPECIAL SUPPLIES 1084 Brook Road Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: 781-989-4046 Fax: 781-989-4044 Web: specialsupplies.com Email: info@specialsupplies.com
WEIGHTED FLEECE LAP PAD
Weighted Fleece Lap Pad is assistive technology to be incorporated into learning environments in which students need sensory feedback. Weighted lap pads may help diffuse tension, decrease restlessness, and assist with focus. The plastic pellet filled lap pads can also be used as a warming/cooling pad when warmed in the dryer or cooled in the freezer. It is available in three sizes: 9 x 13 inches (weighs 2 pounds), 13 x 13 inches (weighs 3 pounds), and 13 x 19 inches (weighs 4 pounds).
SPECIAL SUPPLIES 1084 Brook Road Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: 781-989-4046 Fax: 781-989-4044 Web: specialsupplies.com Email: info@specialsupplies.com
COGGY
The Coggy is a brainteaser that spins, bends, clicks, and shape-shifts that is designed for individuals ages 6 and up with cognitive disabilities to encourage visualspatial skills, critical thinking, and logic. It is designed to help users with low cognitive function exercise their brain. Users zig-zag and coil the connected collection of 16 colorful gears to match each challenge card image. One side features color gears, the other side features black and white. It fea tures four levels of difficulty. The gears each shift up to 255 degrees for cognitive flexibility. Detailed instructions are included.
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MR. JUICE BEAR TEACHING CUP
The Mr.Juice Bear Teaching Cup is for users with special needs and drinking disabilities to use in order to learn how to properly sip and swallow. Gentle pressure to the bear's belly puts liquids at just the right place to initiate suck without neck hyper-extension. Comes with 3 bite-resistant, non-crushable straws made from strong tubing. Use of this product requires adult supervision at all times.
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TALKING WATCH
The Children's Talking Watch is designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The watch announces the time with the touch of a button. The digital LCD display features 1/4-inch tall black numbers. It also features an hourly chime and a choice of 3 alarm sounds (beep, cuckoo, or rooster).
