Microswitches and Adaptive Equipment for Severely Impaired Students.

Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ342597

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Publication Date: 1986

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Microswitches and Adaptive Equipment for Severely Impaired Students.

Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others

Teaching Exceptional Children, v19 n1 p15-18 Sep 1986

The mercury switch is a simple device which allows severely handicapped students to easily turn on or off electrical devices. Directions and diagrams are given for construction of the switch, its uses, modification of toys to utilize the switch, and correcting problems with the switch or other adaptive equipment. (DB)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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