Adapted Electronics for Functional Needs

Enabling Devices offers various switch-enabled adapted electronics, including computer accessories, MP3 players, CD players, remote controls and boom boxes. These adapted electronics allow individuals with functional needs (commonly referred to as special needs) to use and control their music players, TV and computers on their own.

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How Do Adapted Electronics Help People With Disabilities?

Adapted electronics look like everyday electronic devices but have been designed for people with disabilities to use. These electronics are “adapted” due to their:

  • Large targets: Some of these products have oversized targets built into their design, allowing users to move the computer mouse and scroll webpages.
  • Textures: Textured surfaces provide a sensory experience to encourage users to touch and engage with the adapted electronic device.
  • Mounting systems: Mounting systems attach to desktops, wheelchairs and other surfaces to put tablets close to the user for a hands-free experience.

These special design features make it easier for people with special needs to:

  • Use their electronic devices by themselves: Our adapted electronics encourage independence. People with disabilities can use the computer and watch TV on their own, empowering them to do activities of daily living by themselves.
  • Control their environment: When users want to change their environment — like play music, adjust the TV volume or open a webpage — adapted electronics allow them to do that.
  • Understand cause and effect: Adapted electronics help users understand cause and effect — taking an action has a result. For example, using a capability switch plays a song, and using the volume controls makes the song louder or quieter.
  • Appreciate music: CD players, boom boxes and Bluetooth speakers allow users to listen to songs that they enjoy. Playing music helps people with disabilities appreciate music and understand rhythm and pitch. Besides music appreciation, adapted electronics for music can increase auditory development and encourage listening skills.

Our Selection of Adapted Electronics

Enabling Devices has adapted many types of electronics for people with disabilities. Our products include:

  • Adaptive CD players and boom boxes: Our boom boxes and CD players pair with capability switches to play songs on the radio or from a CD.
  • Adaptive computer aids and accessories: Our interactive mouse, microphone stands and other computer accessibility products help people with disabilities use computers independently.
  • iPad accessories: We have a vast selection of iPad accessories to make tablets more accessible, such as styluses, wireless switches and mounting systems.
  • Remote controls: Our adapted remote controls allow people with disabilities to control the TV, with functions for power, volume and more.
  • Speakers: These adapted speakers use a Bluetooth connection to deliver high-quality sound from MP3 players, iPads and other devices.

Shop Adapted Electronics for Special Needs at Enabling Devices

Since 1978, Enabling Devices has designed adapted electronics and other products that help people with disabilities build a fulfilling life and participate in the world. Shop our selection of adapted electronics for functional needs on our website and place your order today. For more information about our products, reach out to our team today.