Procedures
- For Active Learning Equipment, the loan period is three months. Loans may be extended at the end of three months if another district has not requested the item(s) your student is using.
- Tech Loan items are loaned to provide a specific student access based on their assessment data. Specific student information will be needed in order to proceed.
- For Active Learning Loans, the AT assessment consists of the Fine and Gross Motor section of the Functional Scheme Assessment or reports from OT and PT that support the student’s use of this equipment. Please contact Sara Kitchen to schedule a conversation and be ready to investigate that information together.
- Once it is determined the type of equipment that your student might benefit from, you will receive a link to the Active Learning Tech Loan Application.
- A written agreement will be prepared, which outlines the items in detail and the responsibilities of the receiving agency for equipment use, repair, and return.
- The loan agreement will be sent via DocuSign. A local agency must sign that they accept responsibility for using the loaned equipment.
- TSBVI Outreach Staff, District Staff, and Education Service Center Staff will coordinate the Active Learning Equipment transfer. It is not recommended to send these items through a shipper.
- In the event that the equipment is damaged or lost, TSBVI Outreach should be contacted to coordinate the repair of the equipment.
- At the conclusion of the loan, the agency who borrowed a tech loan item is responsible for the return of the equipment, which can be coordinated in the same way it was received.
NOTE: DO NOT SEND as “Free Matter for the Blind.”
If the device or equipment is lost due to being sent “Free Matter for the Blind,” the borrowing agency will be financially responsible for covering the cost of replacing the device.
Sara Kitchen
Reach out to Sara to begin an application for the Active Learning Tech Loan program.
Active Learning Equipment Catalog
Description: 16 strands of metal beads, various shapes spaced evenly along a wooden holder, 2 clamps attached by 2 nuts/bolts
Skills Targeted:
- Concept development: Comparison of tactile & auditory information.
- Can be used with hands or feet.
- Leg strength and coordination: enhances kicking activities when placed at feet, especially when paired with the ESSEF Board.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Bead Chain Holder
Description: 2 identical top and bottom boards, 4 identical clamping strips held together by 4 bolts each, 6 large custom springs attached to the clamping strips to attach the top and bottom together.
Skills Targeted:
- Increase upper and lower limb movement/strength through kicking/pushing.
- Increase balance in sitting/standing.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Essef Board; CAP Furniture Essef Sprung Board
More Information: Essef Board
Description: Wooden frame with 4 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 wingnuts, 2 hinges, 2 hooks. Holds the ESSEF board at various angles so that it can be more easily accessed from a sitting position or from a swing.
Skills Targeted:
- Assists in positioning the ESSEF board for kicking.
- Builds leg strength/coordination.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Essef Board Stand
More Information: Essef Board
Description: Harness, belt, velcro front vest.
- Size 1 fits infants up to 35 lbs
- Size 2 fits children 36-90 lbs
- Size 3 is for children or adults 91-240 lbs.
Skills Targeted:
- Improve leg movement, weight bearing, balance in standing, head control, and independent arm movement.
- Improve coordination of movement needed to walk and orient in space in standing.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks HOPSA; CAP Furniture HOPSAdress
More Information: HOPSA Dress
Description: Pulley system used to raise and lower the learner as needed (3 Sheaves, 6:1 ratio w double braided rope).
Skills Targeted: See HOPSA Dress.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Block & Tackle; CAP Furniture Lifting Tackle
More Information: HOPSA Dress
Description: A custom-made steel bar used to suspend the HOPSA Dress evenly for a comfortable learning experience.
Skills Targeted: See HOPSA Dress.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Cross Bar; CAP Furniture Suspension Bar
More Information: HOPSA Dress
Description: Strong carabiner, comes with crossbar when ordered from Lilliworks, comes with suspension bar when ordered from CAP furniture.
Skills Targeted: See HOPSA Dress.
Ordering Info: A strong carabiner can be purchased from a hardware store if you lose the original.
More Information: HOPSA Dress
Description: A plexiglas paneled box big enough for a learner to fit inside, but small enough so that the walls and ceiling can be reached by the learner, and designed for proper airflow for best learning potential. Panels are two-sided, lock into place, and are easy to rearrange, horizontally and vertically. Two clear acrylic roof panels provide light. Two “play bars” provide additional variety. 2’ wide x 2’ high x 3’ deep. Can be oriented vertically for larger sitting learners.
Skills Targeted:
- Initiation of activity spatial orientation comparison & categorization.
- Can be used while lying on back or sitting.
- For more mobile children, go in and come out.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Little Room Full; CAP Furniture Little Room; Little Room Configurations
More Information: Little Room
Description: A plexiglas paneled box big enough for a learner to fit inside but small enough so that the walls and ceiling can be reached by the learner and designed for proper airflow for best learning potential. Panels are two-sided, lock into place and are easy to rearrange, horizontally and vertically, Two clear acrylic roof panels provide light. Two “play bars” provide additional variety. 1’ high x 2’ wide x 2’ deep. Can be oriented vertically for seated learners.
Skills Targeted: See Little Room (Full).
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Little Room Small; CAP Furniture Little Room; Little Room Configurations
More Information: Little Room
Description: A thin birch plywood elevated panel sits on a 1” perimeter. Vibrates when any move is made upon it. 48″ x 48″. Used as a base for many Active Learning environments.
Skills Targeted:
- Develop an understanding of space limited “room” which the resonance board represents.
- Increase movements and movement from one place to another.
- Orienting and placing things within a defined space.
- Object permanence.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Resonance Board; CAP Furniture Resonance Board; Directions for building a Resonance Board
More Information: Resonance Board
Description: The Folding Resonance Board has a hinge and folds down the middle. Folds in half to 2’x4′. This consists of 2 24”x48” elevated panels on one inch lip. Ideal for certain spaces, though the center seam dampens the vibration, making it a less ideal learning tool.
Skills Targeted:
- Develop an understanding of space limited “room” that the resonance board represents.
- Increase movements and movement from one place to another.
- To amplify feedback of any movement during independent, interactive play through vibration.
- To learn about a defined space.
- To learn about orienting and placing things within a defined space.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Folding Resonance Board
More Information: Resonance Board
Description: Durable, impact-resistant polycarbonate. It comes with (36) interchangeable tiles in (3) different colors and has holes to tie sensory objects to.
Skills Targeted:
- Promotes increased fine motor development from a level of scratching to a level of grasping and increases skills for manipulation of objects.
- Learn the position of objects/materials and that they do not go away when dropped.
- Repeat activities to establish memory, which is conditional for cognitive development.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Scratch Position Grab Board; Directions for making a SPG board; Examples of homemade position boards
More Information: Scratch, Position, and Grab Boards
Description: The Support Bench is a fully adjustable support for the upper torso, allowing the learner to lie prone with their hands and feet free, promoting midline activity. Metal frame with support board. Includes (1) “Medium” (8-1/2”” wide) board and (1) “Wide” (10″ wide) board. Casters are included to be used when a learner exhibits walking motions.
Skills Targeted:
- Improve muscle strength in torso and neck.
- Increased movement of arms and legs in crawling position-gravity assists ease of movement.
- Promotes activity at midline.
- Provides opportunities to build strength and coordination of upper and lower limbs.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Support Bench with Head Support
More Information: Support Bench
Description: A mounted, raised, tiltable position board. An adjustable stand fits over legs and rotates 360 degrees for use at any angle. Comes with one pegboard panel. Legs are approx. 24″ apart and have adjustable height.
Skills Targeted:
- Fine motor development, object concepts, and spatial relations.
- Great for easy set-up of an Active Learning Environment when a learner doesn’t have time to get out of a wheelchair or needs a table task.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Tipping Board; Trays and boards you can make (in addition to SPG)
Description: Mounts on the wall and has three arms that fold out to hold lightweight hanging objects. Each arm has a safe “break-away” joint, which bends if the learner exerts too much pull. The standard unit is made out of 3/4″ solid oak.
Skills Targeted:
- Similar to the Little Room or a mobile, except this can be folded away on the wall to save space when not using.
- Since it is not an enclosure, it would be ok to use bells or chimes if the student enjoys them.
Ordering Info: Lilliworks Wall Mounted Hanger
For more information, see the Quick Guide to Active Learning Equipment and the specific product ordering pages.