This manual is designed to provide individuals and their caregivers with ideas and resources to meet their changing needs as they age, through simple environmental adaptations that support continued independence. It includes descriptions of products that assist with hearing, vision, routines, eating and drinking, housekeeping, leisure, exercise, fall prevention, skin and wound care, healthcare management, and caregiving.
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My Choice Board (app)
My choice board is an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch app that can assist with making choices in a visual format. The user can add photos or use the images in the app.
Scene Speak (app)
Scene speak is an iPad app that can be used for interactive social stories, visual information, learning, and communication.
First Then Visual Schedule (app)
First Then is an app for the Android, iPhone and iPod touch that provides a visual schedule to promote independence and reduce anxiety.
Pictello (app)
Pictello is an app that allows the user to create visual stories and talking books to communicate about events, share information, and be creative.
Possible uses for Pictello:
- Create social stories with pictures and videos
- Visual instructions of how to complete a task or learn a skill
- The user can train their care provider on their needs
- Can be used like a “talking picture frame” and serve as a person’s voice to share about events, vacations, or general information.
Textured switches
Textured switches provide stimulation and are also helpful for people who are partially sighted or blind.
Enabling Devices textured switches
TV remote control switches
These remote controls act as universal remotes for TVs and allow users to select functions by using switches. Products vary in their compatibility with different types of televisions.
Switch enabled CD/DVD players and boom boxes
Switch accessible apps for iPad
Switches with light, vibration, and sound
These adapted switches control enabled devices and provide additional visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation. They can be used for sensory stimulation or for controlling other devices.