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SPARC friends enjoying the equipment funded by the FCIDD grant.

  • Writer: Bill Garrett, Executive Director, FCIDD
    Bill Garrett, Executive Director, FCIDD
  • Sep 15, 2024
  • 2 min read

From Executive Director, Debi Alexander:  Attached are photos of our SPARC friends enjoying the equipment funded by the FCIDD grant.


Ryan and Tommy really enjoy working with the magnetic blocks.  These mesmerizing blocks build crucial skills:

  • Problem-solving through testing block combinations and troubleshooting how to construct imagined builds.

  • Creativity and imagination via open-ended building potential unhindered by instructive guides.

  • Reasoning abilities by identifying “what’s working” and not in structural integrity.

  • Concentration stamina captured by the blocks’ spellbinding nature. 


Taku is enjoying a sensory light show set to music on the iPad.  This activity offers several benefits for adults with disabilities:

 

  • Calming and Relaxation: Sensory lights combined with soothing music can create a calming environment, helping to reduce anxiety and stress.

  • Improved Focus and Attention: The combination of visual and auditory stimuli can help individuals with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing disorders to focus better and maintain attention.

  • Sensory Stimulation: It provides a multi-sensory experience that can be particularly beneficial for those with sensory processing disorders, helping them to engage with their environment in a controlled and enjoyable way.

  •  Emotional Regulation: The rhythmic patterns of light and music can aid in emotional regulation, helping individuals manage their emotions more effectively.

  • Enhanced Cognitive Function: Engaging with sensory light shows can stimulate cognitive functions, such as memory and problem-solving skills.

  • Entertainment and Enjoyment: Beyond therapeutic benefits, sensory light shows can be a source of enjoyment and entertainment, providing a fun and engaging activity.



Guided Hands is an international award-winning assistive device that enables anyone with limited fine motor skills to write, paint, draw and access technology.

  • It offers the following features:

  • Promotes guided hand movements.

  • The sliding system encourages the use of gross motor skills in the shoulders, rather than the limited fine motor skills in the hands.

  • Utensil holders are multipurpose and compatible with pens, pencils, paintbrushes, markers, and styluses.

  • Ergonomic wrist rest and adjustable strap.

  • Ambidextrous handpieces tailored to accommodate various levels of hand mobility.



The Able net adapters allow our SPARC friends to use multiple sources of devices to cook with just the touch of an oversized button!  

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