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Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; Brandenburg, S. – 1986
This toy modification note presents illustrated instructions on how to build a battery interrupter that permits on/off control of battery-operated toys without modification of the toys themselves. The device allows for a separate control switch which can be custom designed to fit a handicapped user's needs. Information on the construction and use…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Construction (Process), Electric Batteries, Illustrations
Brown, Ben; And Others – 1982
The document lists needed materials, specifications, and procedures for constructing five devices to assist the handicapped: (1) a wobble stick toy control switch; (2) adaptive pointers for use with a manual pointing board; (3) slide-away laptray for use on wheelchairs; (4) a swing-away lapboard made of transparent materials, to be used as a…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Construction (Process), Illustrations
Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; And Others – 1988
Described are toy modifications which enable handicapped individuals to operate battery-powered toys. A battery interrupter is explained as a device which fits between the batteries in a toy and provides the ability to have a separate on-off switch which can be custom designed to fit a handicapped user's needs. Construction and use of three types…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Construction (Process), Electric Batteries, Electromechanical Aids