The Adaptive Design Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2011 responsible for creating custom child-specific adaptations for children with special needs.
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Overview
The Adaptive Design Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which creates custom adaptations for children with special needs. Its work is based in part on the Adaptive Design work at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. The group utilizes tri-wall cardboard and other sustainable materials to meet children´s equipment needs. Products include tangible symbol cues, customized positioning systems, and customized work surfaces.
The ADA also trains occupational and physical therapists in making adaptive design. The ADA is a community partner of Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville/Yonkers, NY.
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History
MacArthur Fellow Alex Truesdell founded the organization in 2001 after founding and coordinating the Assistive Device Center at Perkins School For the Blind. As of 2013 she was the ADA'a executive director.
The ADA was featured in the 2009 short documentary Among the Giants by Cory Tomascoff. It was also featured in a 2013 short film titled A World of Difference With Cardboard.
References
Further reading
- Campell, Molly and Truesdell, A. (2000). Creative constructions: Technologies that make adaptive design accessible, affordable, inclusive and fun.
- Packer, B. (1995). Appropriate Paper-Based Technology (APT): A Manual. Practical Action.
External links
- Adaptive Design Association Official Website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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