Common Challenges Experienced by Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Seating and

Position Supports

Daily Living

Aids/ Self-Care

Mobility and

Ambulation Aids

Daily Living Aids/ Self-Care for

The following areas should be considered for assistive technology • Eating and Drinking • Meal Time • Self-Care

Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

On the following pages you will see examples from each area

Adapted Utensils for Eating, Drinking,

& MealtimeEasier Living Everyday Independence

EZ Mealtime Starter Pakincludes: Dycem No- slip Placemat:

Prevents cup and plate from moving/ sliding Customer Reviews video

Grip Utensil Set Helps people with dexterity difficulties Customer Reviews

No-Tip Weighted Base Cup Helps avoid spills Customer Reviews

A Stainless Steel Plate Guard helps by providing a barrier to help food spillage Customer Reviews

No-Slip, Inner Lip Plate Offers extra depth to help picking up foods with utensils

The EZ Mealtime Starter Pak can be used for students with physical disabilities who have difficulty with dexterity skills when eating.

These adaptive utensils and dishware set can be transported easily and can be used an any environment to accommodate students at school, home or the community.

Self-Care

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Wood Handle Button and Zipper Aid Used to assist in buttoning and zippering Customer Reviews Video

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Easy On Easy Off Sock Aid Kit Used to assist in putting on and

taking off socksWebsite includes: Customer Reviews Video Produce Directions

The button / zipper aid and the Sock Aid Kit can be used for students with physical disabilities who have difficulty with dexterity skills that effect their abilities to dress.

These adapted aids for dressing can be transported easily and can be used an any environment to accommodate students at school, home or the community.

Mobility and Ambulation for

Assistive Technology for Mobility in the following areas:• School Accessibility• Movement in the classroom/ building/

community• Transportation

Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

On the following pages you will see examples from each area

School Accessibility

Am Ramp

Ramps to enter and exit school building Used to assist student with wheelchairs , walkers, canes,

or ambulatory issues Customer Testimonials and Videos

The modular ramp scan be used for students with moderately to severe mobility disabilities that effect their ability to walk.

Ramps installed in all schools for students with disabilities as mandated by ADA . In two story elevators should be available. If the school is a bi-level building, there should be ramps within the school building. Ramps are to be added to all public buildings in the community.

Movement in the classroom/ building/ community

Just Braille Signs

Braille Signs to navigate school buildings Used to assist students who are build navigate

independently throughout the school building Customer Testimonials Video Braille signs are used by blind students to help them be

independent when navigating their school environment.

Braille signs are mandated by ADA to be located throughout school buildings. They are also located in public buildings in their community.

TransportationRohrer Bus Company

Wheelchair Bus transport For students with wheelchairs, to be transported to and from

school. Video and Testimonials

Wheelchair buses are used to transport students to and from school, on field trips and other community outings who need a wheelchair to be mobile.

Wheelchair buses are mandated by to be used as public transportation for schools and in the community.

Seating and Position Supports for

Continuum of Considerations for AT• Modifications to standard chair or

desk• Alternate chairs and desks• Custom fit wheelchair

Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

On the following pages you will see examples from each area

Modifications to standard chair or desk

Amazon

Home-it Adjustable Bed Risers Can be used to raise a chair for

students who can’t reach their desk or used with a desk to raise it so a wheelchair can fit under it as a low-tech device.

Customer Reviews

Dycem

Dycem non-slip rolls Can be used for so many things in

the classroom to stop things from sliding including a student in a chair, a wheelchair, dishware, utensils, papers, pencils, etc. as a low-tech device.

Customer Reviews on site Video

There are many low-tech ways to modify chairs and desks. Bedrisers and Dycem are just two ways.

The nice thing about low-tech devices is that they tend to be more portable and can be used across a variety of environments at school, in the home and in the community.

Discount School Supply

Wheelchair Accessible Desk For students who use

a wheelchair in a classroom

Customer Reviews

Modified chairs and desks can made a huge effect of a student’s education who has moderate to severe disabilities. Students in wheelchairs should have access to a desk in a classroom without needing to have a different looking desk. The Wheelchair Accessible Desk does just that. An adapted chair can mean the difference of a student being comfort in a chair and learning or focusing on being uncomfortable. These adapted chairs and desks should be also be located in other environments like the home.

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Adaptive Mall

Adapted Chair For students who need

additional support when sitting

Customer Reviews

Adapted/ alternate chairs and desks

Custom fit wheelchairInvacare

Invacare Solara 3G Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair This wheelchair can be customized to to meet

the needs of a student who has a complex body when it comes to positioning.

Customer Reviews Demo Video Instructional Video

This unique wheelchair adjusts to correct unbalance weight distribution, accommodates for students who have uncontrollable thrusts, has a growable seat plan and is customized for each individual client.

This customized chair must be with the student in every environment at school, home and community.