Enabling Devices offers a catalog of products for individuals with all disabilities. They offer a selection of switch-activated toys, one of them being the Seek-N-Find Switch Toy. The Seek-N-Find Switch Toy is a more accessible version of the popular Find It Game. Find It Games have been around for years and have been noted to “promote focus and […]
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8 Outdoor Products for Children with Special Needs
Ahhh… I breathe in and grin as the gentle smell of freshly cut blades of grass pierces my nose. I close my eyes as the golden sun kisses my face and excitedly squeal: it is finally Spring! Eeeek! It’s time to happily bid adieu to the frozen, gray skies and welcome the warmth of summer’s […]
Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set
Learning Resources offers a variety of hands-on educational toys for children of all ages. One of their best-selling products is their Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set. The set features four different tools and four different ways to develop “small hand muscles for writing and daily living.” Children will have loads of fun playing, picking […]
CARE BOX Subscription Program
Subscription boxes are a fun way to receive new products bi-weekly, monthly, and more! One of my more recent Accessibility Minute podcasts covers the Spectrum Toy Store. The Spectrum Toy Store is specifically designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. It recently opened in Chicago, but the website features an online catalogue including many of their […]
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Toys to Encourage Language: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of our Holiday Gift Guide! Be sure to check out the first two installments, featuring toys that help with auditory development and those that help practice motor skills. This week we’ll focus on toys that assist children with disabilities by encouraging language skills. As before we’ll focus on lower-cost items ($40 […]
Gel Floor Tiles for Sensory Integration
For many individuals with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, autism, and more, they may need some type of sensory-integrating product to help them relax. Sensory-friendly toy company Fun and Function offers the Gel Floor Tile, which is a unique item that is squishy, colorful, and calming! According to the Gel Floor Tile’s description, it is “visual […]