Adaptive Tech Solutions, Ideas, Information

Have you ever considered how much joy a simple toy can bring to a child? For many children with disabilities, however, traditional toys can be a challenge. That’s where switch adapted toys come in! They empower young users by providing access to play in ways that traditional toys simply cannot. In this blog post, we’ll explore the world of switch adapted toys for beginning switch users, and how they can create endless opportunities for fun and learning. Table of Contents What Are …

Cerebral Palsy, the most common motor disorder, can make it difficult for people to interact with their environment. Through the use of assistive technology, such as  switches and switch adapted toys/devices, people with Cerebral Palsy can independently interact with their environment. Switches are buttons, levers, or sensors that can be activated with any part of the body. Switches vary in how much pressure is required to activate them. So, a person with very limited motor m …

"So, what are Battery Interrupters anyway?", you ask. Well, they are a little disk with a plug on the end. Slip these little guys between your battery and the compartment contacts to stop, or "interrupt", the power. This allows you to plug a switch into the other end to "un-interrupt" the power and make the toy or device go.So, dig around in your closets and find all those battery operated toys and devices and start making your own switch adapted toys and devices. As long as they don't have …

What is a switch adapted toy/device and who would use it? If a person has an inability to use their hands to push buttons or manipulate toys, then those items need to be adapted so a switch can be plugged into them. A switch is a button, lever or device that senses movement. These allow people with disabilities larger buttons to push, or in some cases even sensitive levers or sensors that recognize very small movements. Some users activate these switches with their hands, some with their heads, …