Adaptive Art Tools Resource List
Adaptive Grip Brushes
Perfect for beginners who are ready to explore the world of paint and color. Beginners, and those with limited hand movement, can easily grasp the large wooden ball handle of this brush. Each brush is made with long lasting natural bristles and a seamless aluminum ferrule on a lacquered wooden handle. http://www.dickblick.com/.
Armada Spring Action Scissors
These scissors feature spring action via a flexible plastic arm that keeps them open & ready to cut until squeezed shut. The 5" (13 cm) long plastic handle has a label insert for the students' name & a 1½" (4 cm) stainless steel cutting length. http://www.dickblick.com/..
The Arthwriter® Hand Aid
Versatile tool helps people with hand or finger disabilities to eat, write, groom and perform other daily activities. Particularly beneficial for anyone with arthritis, missing fingers or an arm in a cast. Provides a comfortable grip on a pen, pencil, razor, toothbrush or other utensil and can be used with many control sticks on motorized wheelchairs. Has a 3¨ (7.6 cm) diameter with a 3/4¨ (1.9 cm) hole through the center. One end is flat to prevent rolling. A large thumbscrew on the side clamps the handle of any item inserted into the hole. Weighs only 2 oz. (.057 kg). U.S. Patent #270,945
http://www.grovergear.com F735140000 The Arthwriter® Hand Aid $5.85
Crayola So Big Brush
Little hands will have no problem grasping the wide handle on this brush. The thick brush head facilitates easy application of paint. The natural white bristle is ideal for tempera and watercolors. For ages 3 & up. http://www.dickblick.com/.
Crayola So Big Crayons
Crayola So Big Crayons are perfect for beginners or children with special needs. Each crayon is a whopping 5" long × 9/16" diameter (127 mm × 14 mm). http://www.dickblick.com/.
Creativity Street WonderFoam Peel & Stick Shapes
Kids will enjoy peeling the backing and affixing this versatile foam to paper or other backgrounds.
Multicolored Shapes — Assorted shapes come in a variety of sizes and 10 assorted bright colors. This bag contains 720 pieces. Multicolored Sheets — This pack contains 20 sheets. Each is 9" × 12". Kids can cut these in any shape they like. Sheets come in 10 assorted
bright colors. http://www.dickblick.com/.
Crescent Perfect Mount Self-Adhesive Mounting Board
This acid-free mounting board carries a pH neutral, pressure-activated adhesive. It permits easy positioning and repositioning until firm pressure is applied with a burnisher or press, forming a permanent bond. Perfect Mount board is the perfect choice for adhesive-resistant items such as photographs, varnished posters, prints on gloss paper, and laminated materials. It's easy to use, and there are no sprays or wet pastes to deal with. http://www.dickblick.com/.
Martin Universal Design Double-Sided Table Easel for Kids
This double-sided table easel for kids provides a sturdy, tip-free station for painting & drawing. It features a whiteboard (not dry-erase) on one side & a chalkboard surface on the other. One side has a wooden art supply tray, the other a wooden paint cup tray. It has clips to hold paper w/ four large plastic, non-spill paint cups with lids. This easel can be used on table or floor, making it ideal for immobile students & young artists. It folds up flat for easy storage and transport. http://www.dickblick.com/. .
Pencil Grips
Designed by physicians to help stop writing fatigue, these colorful, soft rubber grips can also help small fingers hold pencils tight. They fit over pencils, pens, crayons, and many drawing and writing tools, including some brushes. Assorted colors. Sold separately. http://www.dickblick.com/. .
Peta Dual-Control Training Scissors
Double loops on each handle allow a teacher and child to simultaneously complete the cutting action. The child uses the loops furthest from the blade, while the teacher uses the other loops to assist with any necessary control, pressure, or guidance. Peta Dual-Control Training Scissors provide extra smooth action and feature stainless steel blades w/ sturdy hard plastic handles. 6½" (16 cm) long overall. Cut is 1½" (4 cm). http://www.dickblick.com/.
Peta Long-Loop Easi-Grip Scissors
The continuous loop handle feature of Peta Long-Loop Easi-Grip Scissors makes them easy to operate, even for those with limited movement. Squeeze the scissors gently using the thumb on top and fingers through the long loop. For those with very limited movement, fingers can be placed over the long loop. Easi-Grip Scissors automatically reopen when the pressure is released. A blade guard is supplied for safety when the scissors are not in use. These scissors feature very smooth action, stainless steel blades, and a durable hard plastic handle. Length is 7¼" (18 cm) overall, with a 1¼" (3 cm) cut. http://www.dickblick.com/.
Peta Self-Opening Scissors
They look like conventional scissors but are fitted with a spring so that the scissor automatically reopens after pressure is released. Peta Self-Opening Scissors come with blade guards and feature extra smooth cutting action, stainless steel blades, and sturdy hard plastic handles. Length is 5" (13 cm) overall, with a 1½" (4 cm) cut. http://www.dickblick.com/.
STANRITE 180 Aluminum Table Easel
Extremely sturdy and rigid. Table easel takes full 24 in. high canvases. Perfect for home and classroom. Wire handle to carry wet paintings. Aluminum construction, 12 in. wide lower canvas support with shelf for brushes. 31 in. open height, 11 ½ in. front to back, 14 ½ in. across front legs. No. 180 http://www.misterart.com/store
Universal Cuff
Best Utensil Holder • Adjustable • Various Sizes Ideal for children and adults with little or no hand strength. Comfortable utensil holder is fully adjustable to meet the user's particular condition and hand size. Holds eating utensils, toothbrushes or other small items. Can also be used to hold instruments in special needs music classes.
http://www.grovergear.com F736171000 Universal Cuff - Adult $7.95
Utensil Hand Clip
An excellent eating aid for people who have trouble grasping and holding small utensils. This spring-action plastic clip fits the hand snugly without pinching.
http://www.grovergear.com F746150000 $7.75
Wand Mouth Stick with Bend Adapter - 538518
This lightweight (1 oz.) plastic mouth stick bends to desired angle. The distal end has a thermoplastic rubber bumper, and the shaft is anodized aluminum. Includes an extra pair of protective thermoplastic rubber sleeves for bite plate. Not returnable if package seal is broken. Latex free. This is a non-returnable hygienic item.
Size: 18" U/M: Each Item #: 538518 http://www.wisdomking.com
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