The Adaptive Design Association works to ensure that children with disabilities get the customized equipment they need to participate fully in home, school, and community life.

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We offer classes in the basics of cardboard carpentry and adaptive design to occupational and physical therapists, teachers, and parents interested in learning the craft.

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The Adaptive Design Association creates customized products for home or office, making great personalized gifts.

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We depend on your generous contributions. Every donation helps ensure that children get the adaptations they need to participate fully at home, at school, and in the wider community.

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Among The Giants, a film by Cory Tomascoff

Among The Giants from Adaptive Design on Vimeo.

Calendar

Feb. 7 - Course DOE SI
Feb. 8 - COURSE DAY 1
Feb. 9 - COURSE DAY 2
Feb. 19 - Closed
Mar. 5 - Course DOE SI
Mar. 13 - COURSE DAY 1
Mar. 14 - COURSE DAY 2
Apr. 2 - Course DOE SI

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OTs and PTs spent the final day of our new three-part DOE course finishing adaptations they envisioned and learned to make.

Reelabilities NY
Jan 31, 2012

Mark your calendar for Feb 9-14 so you don't miss this year's great lineup of films.

Results!
Jan 30, 2012

Jason Maranan, an Occupational Therapist at P186X, shared these before and after photos posted in the hall at his school.

Adaptive Equipment

10° Forward-tilt Portable Booster Seat

Is designed to fit most standard restaurant or dining room chairs so children can participate in meals at eye-level with family and friends.

Track Puzzle
Builds problem-solving and fine motor skills.
Steps
Custom-fit steps enable little people to access out-of-reach facilities such as water fountains, sinks, and toilets.

Store

Anya - $200

Based on the illustrations from the children's book Anya the Mighty Oak written by Kathy Bernstein and illlustrated by her daughter Jillian.

DIY - Perch for a Purpose™ - $75

A primed perch provides a blank canvas for your artwork.