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ERIC Number: EJ342597
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Reference Count: 0
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Microswitches and Adaptive Equipment for Severely Impaired Students.
Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others
Teaching Exceptional Children, v19 n1 p15-18 Sep 1986
The mercury switch is a simple device which allows severely handicapped students to easily turn on or off electrical devices. Directions and diagrams are given for construction of the switch, its uses, modification of toys to utilize the switch, and correcting problems with the switch or other adaptive equipment. (DB)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Microswitches