Adaptive Design Association
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| Abbreviation | ADA |
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| Formation | 2001 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
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| Website | www.adaptivedesign.org |
The Adaptive Design Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization responsible for creating custom child-specific adaptations for children in need. It is based in part on the adaptive design work at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA.[1][2]
The group utilizes tri-wall cardboard and other sustainable materials to meet the equipment needs of the children they serve. Products produced include tangible symbol cues, customized positioning systems, and customized work surfaces.
In addition to constructing adaptive devices, the Adaptive Design Association also trains occupational and physical therapists in adaptive design fabrication.[3][4]
The ADA is featured in the 2009 short documentary Among the Giants by Cory Tomascoff.[5][6]
History
The organization was founded by Alex Truesdell in 2001[7] after founding and coordinating the Assistive Device Center at Perkins School For the Blind.
She is currently also the ADA'a executive director [8]
The ADA is a community partner of Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville/Yonkers, NY. [9]
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.
See also
References
- ^ Hendrickson, Callista. "Building on Possibilities". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
{{cite web}}: zero width space character in|title=at position 26 (help) - ^ Perkins- Assistive Device Center, retrieved 17 January 2013
{{citation}}: zero width space character in|title=at position 33 (help) - ^ Luce, Jim. "NYC Adaptive Design Group for Special Needs Kids Set to Expand Globally". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Grants That Work: The Adaptive Design Association". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ Shannon, Helen. "The Board Discovers the Adaptability of Cardboard". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Among the Giants". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Our Services: Case Studies: Adaptive Design Association". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ Robbins, Tom. "A Thanksgiving NYC Honor Roll for Hard Times". Retrieved 21 January 2013.
{{cite web}}: zero width space character in|title=at position 45 (help) - ^ "Sarah Lawrence College Community Partners". Retrieved 21 January 2013.
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