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SNAP IT! BEGINNER CRAFT KIT – SAFARI

The Beginner Craft Kit – Safari is designed for beginning crafters ages 3-5 years old. Align the jumbo snaps with holes in the cardstock animal figures and push to snap together. This kit provides a crafting activity that builds confidence and self-esteem, while helping to boost fine motor and development skills. The kit creates four safari animals, or users can mix and match the pieces to create their own new animal!

The kit includes 18 jumbo snaps, 4 bodies, 18 mix-and-match pieces, and 4 sticker sheets to decorate the figures. Dimensions: 11.5 inches x 12 inches x 3.25 inches.

MELISSA & DOUG PO Box 590 Westport, CT 06881 Phone: 800-718-5365 Web: melissaanddoug.com

ADAPTED COLOR SPINOUT

The Adapted Color Spinout is a device that allows users to create unique works of art using their accessible switch. With paper inserted and a chosen marker, users hold down their switch button to create designs. The gear arms can be adjusted for dozens of different patterns. Users can connect up to 3 markers at once. The set includes 6 markers and 40 sheets of paper as well as an external jack to connect to the adaptive switch of your choice. The device requires two AA batteries to operate (not included).

ENABLING DEVICES 50 Broadway Hawthorne, NY 10532 Phone: 800-832-8697 Fax: 914-747-3480 Web: enablingdevices.com

2 IN 1 TEXTURED FOAM ROLLER

This foam roller for sensory integration is used to relax or stimulate kids based on what textured side they are using. The foam roller has a textured side for extra tactile input and can be removed to reveal a smooth surface that is used for calming pressure. Dimensions: 20.52 inches in length. Textured roller circumference is 8.02 inches, smooth roller is 4.96 inches in circumference. It is made from latex free nitrile butadiene rubber. The total weight is 12 ounces.

FUN AND FUNCTION PO Box 11 Nerion Station, PA 19066 Phone: 800-231-6329 Fax: 866-343-6863 Web: enablingdevices.com

ABLEDATA

The ABLEDATA database of assistive technology (AT) and rehabilitation equipment contains information on more than 50,000 products for persons of all ages who have a physical, cognitive or sensory disability. Products are chosen for these pages by the ABLEDATA staff based on their specific applicability to or design for children who have disabilities. ABLEDATA, operated by New Editions Consulting, Inc., is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). For more information on these and other assistive devices, or to submit product information for the database (and possible inclusion on this page), contact: ABLEDATA, 103 W. Broad Street, Suite 400, Falls Church, VA 22046; phone: 1-800-227-0216; TTY: 703-992-8313; website: abledata.acl.gov; email: abledata@neweditions.net; Twitter: twitter.com/AT_Info; Facebook: facebook.com/abledata; Pinterest: pinterest.com/AT_Info

EXCELLERATIONS SOOTHING STARS WEIGHTED BLANKET

The Soothing Stars Weighted Blanket is a soft, weighted blanket designed to cradle and comfort children while they are sitting or lying down. The blanket features a fun starry night pattern. Up to five 1-pound weighted strips can be added to the blanket to provide a user with full proprioceptive feedback. It is made of 100% cotton with a poly/fleece lining on the underside. It measures 60 inches x 30 inches.

DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY P.O. Box 734309 Chicago, IL 60673-4309 Phone: 800-627-2829 Fax: 800-606-3590 Web: discountschoolsupply.com Email: customerservice@dis countschoolsupply.com

VIBRO-ACOUSTIC BEAN BAG

The Vibro-Acoustic Bean Bag is a classic bean bag chair with added sensory features to help users stay calm and focused during seated activities. The chair features hidden speakers that play music through the chair when connected to an amplifier or sound system (sold separately) to create gentle vibrations to help the user relax. It can be used by children or adults. The Vibro-Acoustic Bean Bag is made with an easy to clean vinyl exterior that zips closed. Recommended for users up to 225 pounds in weight and 6 feet 2 inches in height

ESPECIAL NEEDS 1850 Borman Court St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 877-664-4565 Fax: 800-664-4534 Web: especialneeds.com