Three Generations of Toy-makers

by Seth Kanor
Seth Kanor is the new Editor of Enabling Device's Blog. He is the son of Steven Kanor who founded Enabling Devices in 1978. Seth welcomes your comments, ideas and participation.

Bridges

In winter of 1946, my grandfather locked the front door to his Times Square factory—this was when there was still manufacturing in Times Square—and went trudging through the snow to buy my father a toy train set for his tenth birthday. But when he finally arrived at Macy’s, and stood surrounded by Lionels and American Flyers, he noticed that something was missing. There were no bridges.

Enabling People and Pets!

We are now introducing products for pets with disabilities, products for pet owners with disabilities and products for service/assistance dogs.

Pets with disabilities  learn to adapt to their environment but they sometimes need an aid to make tasks easier for them.  Depending on the needs of the pet, they may benefit from

Helpful Accessories for the iPad!

     The iPad has become an impressive tool for people with disabilities. New apps for the special needs population are developed daily to help with learning in all subject areas as well as assisting in speech and in the development of fine and gross motor skills. Different accessories are available to enable the iPad to be more accessible to those with limited movement. The iPad accessories include a mounting system,

Apps, Apps and More Apps!!!

An incredible number of iPad apps have been developed for individuals with special needs.  The apps are able to help with anything from communication, to learning to use a switch, to increasing fine motor skills.  Based on feedback we have received from customers we have put together a list of five popular and fun apps for individuals on the Autism Spectrum and five Switch Accessible Apps.

Apps for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum:

1. Tap to Talk- Free, Communication

Family Game Night Fun - Customized for You!

We are excited to introduce a brand new product - #9418 Learning Game Board!  The Learning Game Board has a magnetic wipe off grid that allows you to create your own games. There are large built-in activation buttons that allow a person to choose between four play spaces in front of them or the user can connect and use their own capability switches on two sides of the game board. Not only can you play dozens of fun games

2014 Special Olympics

     The Special Olympics is now taking place in New Jersey until June 20^th.  The Special Olympics is an empowering event for all participants, it allows the world to see the extraordinary talents these individuals have and how they are not limited by their physical or intellectual disabilities.   The event has grown to have over 3,500 incredible athletes participating in 16 different sports this year.  The Special Olympics is not only an amazing experience for the competitors but it also enriches their lives physically, mentally and socially.  Take time this week to support and watch these athletes as they compete with their peers.  For more information on the 2014 Special Olympics click here.   

Summertime Fun!

    The school year is ending which means summer is finally here and it is time for some fun summer activities!! Summer vacation is a perfect time for a child to continue learning through fun.  Exciting adapted water toys, arts & crafts, and outdoor devices, allow special needs children to work on increasing different skills while they enjoy the warm weather. Here are seven great devices