BY AMY ZIRBSERTARGET AUDIENCE: SUPERINTENDENT

Making A More Inclusive Classroom

Goal

Make learning environment more accessibleTo reach all student regardless of disabilityCreate more opportunities for success

Auditory Bouncing Balls

Provide auditory and tactile feedback

Have small bells inside

Easy to graspComes in six different

colors

Purpose/use

Used for visually impaired studentsProvides a jingle when tossed or rolledCan be used in any grade levelCan be used with children without disabilities

as well

Other info

Value:

Allows a visually impaired student to participate independently

Allows other students to participate as well

www.mansionschools.com/abilitationsbellballs-auditory-bouncing balls-with-bells-inside

The cost is $57.79 for a pack of six

AM Tryke Toddler Therapeutic Tricycle

Powered by hand and foot crank

Provides option for limiting steering

Adjustable bucket seat

Safety lap T strapSafety helmetSteering control on

front of steering column

Purpose/Use

Can be used for children ages 1-4Promotes gross motor skill developmentPromotes endurance/strength for

independent mobility

Value

Students with low muscle tone can particpiate

ie spina bifida, lower extremity paralysis, and cp

www.especialneeds.comThe cost is $398.95

PEC’s Software

Picture This Autism Software:Professional Edition CD

Gives you over 5,000 photographsSorts into many different categoriesAllows you to customize images

Purpose/Use

Way for children to express themselves that lack speech

Can be used with nonverbal children

Way for students to initiate communication

Way for children to be involved

ie: leading warmups, requesting a specific need

Value

This is invaluable to a child that is struggling to find a way to communicate

www.nationalautismresources.

comThis cost $89.99 to purchase.

STICKIDS Software

affordableCreates visual aides of trackers, planners, games, etc.Suitable for toddlers to young adultsUsed with mild to severe casesCan be used in home, school, or community

Purpose/use

Supplements and enhances OT treatmentHelps to facilitate team teaching between

teachers, therapists, and parentsGives support strategies for children with

sensory integration disorder

Value

Promotes child’s participation in sensory diet

Promotes sensory motor therapy routines

Improves self regulation, daily living and coping skills

Improves motor coordination, planning, and skills

www.stickids.comThis software cost $109.95

All Turn It Spinner

Switch activatedEnables random selection for choosing

groups or playing gamesBuilt in external jack

Purpose and use

This is a great way for students with low muscle tone to participate

Idea of cause and effect to childrenFun alternative to gross motor skillsCan be used in any setting

Value

Provides opportunities that disabled children might not have

Ways that switches can be used:

a. Finding ways to Communicate

b. Accessing Computers

c. Inclusion in leisure activities

d. Toy accessibility

www.webstoreablenetinc.com

Product number 10070003This product costs $119.00

Conclusion

These items will help to include all childrenIt is our responsibility to educate everyoneThere are many ways to include childrenYou just have to want to