BY AMY ZIRBSER TARGET AUDIENCE: SUPERINTENDENT Making A More Inclusive Classroom

Goal Make learning environment more accessible To reach all student regardless of disability Create more opportunities for success

Auditory Bouncing Balls Provide auditory and tactile feedback Have small bells inside Easy to grasp Comes in six different colors

Purpose/use Used for visually impaired students Provides a jingle when tossed or rolled Can be used in any grade level Can 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 tionsbellballs-auditory-bouncing balls-with-bells-inside tionsbellballs-auditory-bouncing 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 strap Safety helmet Steering control on front of steering column

Purpose/Use Can be used for children ages 1-4 Promotes gross motor skill development Promotes endurance/strength for independent mobility

Value Students with low muscle tone can particpiate ie spina bifida, lower extremity paralysis, and cp The cost is $398.95

PEC’s Software Picture This Autism Software:Professional Edition CD Gives you over 5,000 photographs Sorts into many different categories Allows 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 com This cost $89.99 to purchase.

STICKIDS Software affordable Creates visual aides of trackers, planners, games, etc. Suitable for toddlers to young adults Used with mild to severe cases Can be used in home, school, or community

Purpose/use Supplements and enhances OT treatment Helps to facilitate team teaching between teachers, therapists, and parents Gives 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 This software cost $109.95

All Turn It Spinner Switch activated Enables random selection for choosing groups or playing games Built 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 children Fun alternative to gross motor skills Can 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 Product number This product costs $119.00

Conclusion These items will help to include all children It is our responsibility to educate everyone There are many ways to include children You just have to want to