2022 Year in Review Product Highlights

Dec 10, 2022
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Gabriel Ryan, School Health Blog Writer and Contributor

As we head into the holiday season and think about gifts for others or products and tools to support your work starting out the new year, what a better time to revisit several products the School Health team has highlighted through social media this year. You may find the perfect gift, spark an idea that will enhance your learning, or encourage the success of students you support. All of the highlighted products are related to students with disabilities or Special Education supports, and can be found on the School Health website under the Special Education category. The Special Education category is broken down into the following nine subcategories: Sensory, Motor Skills, Augmentative & Alternative Communication, Speech Therapy, Switches, Computer & Tablet Access, Learning, Living Aids, and Positioning & Mobility.

You’ll find a category and link below from several of the products highlighted this year. Look for videos from Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray and some of my Access Angle blog write ups that relate to the products. I hope you will enjoy revisiting these products, videos, and blogs as much as I did!

Sensory

Sensory Space- sights, sounds, textures of a sensory room can affect how students feel when they interact with their space explore products to fit social-emotional and learning needs
Fiber Optic Lighting- gentle tactile stimulation and visual sensory experience.
- Video: Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray Fiber Optic Lighting
Fidgets- can help relieve stress and assist in several OT activities
- Video: Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray Fidgets
- Video: Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray Gel-E Fidget and Caterpinch
- Video: Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray Appropriate Fidgets
Mad Mattr Modeling Dough- unique molding dough that packs and flows, and never dries out.
Chloe the Comfort Cat- weighted comforting companion created especially for children with sensory processing disorder, high stress, and high anxiety.
- Video: Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray Chloe the Comfort Cat

Motor Skills

Handwriting- find pencil grips, slant boards, and hands on materials
Puzzles- letters, numbers, small knobs and jumbo knobs

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

GoTalk Communication Devices- Easy to use augmentative and alternative communication solutions to support students in the classroom and on the go
Orcam My Eye Pro
- Blog: Access Angle: OrCam MyEYE Pro

Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy assessment and screening materials, fluency, articulation, phonology, workbooks and resources

Switches

Switch Activated Toys- toys that can be operated with use of a switch
- Video: Talking Tech with Dr. Ray Battery Interrupter

Computer & Tablet Access

Keyboards and Mice- A variety of keyboards and Mice for all types of learners, including individuals with special needs

Learning

Livescribe Smart Pens- Experience the traditional benefits of pen and paper combined with the power of digital notes with Bluetooth smartpen.
- Video: Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray Livescribe Smartpen
Reading Pens- The C-Pen Reader and C-Pen Exam Reader 2- Reader Pen offers reading support in a portable, pocket-sized device. It reads text out loud with a human-like voice and includes a built-in dictionary
OrCam Read- Handheld device seamlessly reads text from any printed surface or digital screen in any environment, including low-light
- Blog: Access Angle: OrCam Read Handheld Reading Device
Reading- Instruction- Alphabet Pebbles
- Video: Talkin’ Tech with Dr. Ray Alphabet Pebbles
Lessonbee Health Education Curriculum: Online educational platform that promotes health and lifelong learning of mental health, physical health, substance abuse, and more.
Time Timer Helps students understand the passage of time and stay on track when learning or playing
Visilift+ Interactive Touch Display- Visilift touch display for a variety of learners of all ages and abilities, including individuals with disabilities, visually and physically from a larger display.

Living Aides

Giraffe Bottle- hands free drinking solution allows users to stay hydrated.
- Blog: Access Angle Bottles and Accessories for Giraffe Bottle Hands-Free Drinking System
Dental/Oral Care- dental health is an essential part of building a healthy lifestyle for children
Eating & Feeding- utensils and drinkware to fit a variety of needs
- Blog: Access Angle: One Spoonful of Independence at a Time
CatTongue Grip- grip tape provides a secure, durable non-slip grip
- Blog: Access Angle: CatTongue Grip

Positioning & Mobility

Tuk-N-Kari Transfer Sling- allows individuals with limited mobility to be carries downstairs or narrow openings, etc. Every day or emergency support.
- Blog: Access Angle: Preparedness: Don’t Delay, Do It Today!