The Adaptive Design Association, Inc. (ADA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2001 responsible for creating custom child-specific adaptations for children with disabilities.
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| Abbreviation | ADA |
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| Formation | 2001 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
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Founder | Alex Truesdell |
Executive Director | Jennifer Hercman |
| Website | www |
Overview
editThe Adaptive Design Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which creates custom adaptations for children with disabilities. Its work is based in part on the Adaptive Design work at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts.[1][2] The group utilizes tri-wall cardboard and other sustainable materials to meet children's equipment needs. Products include tangible symbol cues, customized positioning systems, and customized work surfaces.
The ADA also trains occupational and physical therapists in making adaptive design.[3][4] The ADA is a community partner of Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville/Yonkers, New York.[5]
History
editMacArthur Fellow Alex Truesdell founded the organization in 2001[6] after founding and coordinating the Assistive Device Center at Perkins School For the Blind. As of 2013[update] she is the ADA's executive director.[7]
The ADA was featured in the 2009 short documentary Among the Giants by Cory Tomascoff.[8][9] It was also featured in a 2013 short film titled A World of Difference With Cardboard.[10]
References
edit- ^ Hendrickson, Callista. "Building on Possibilities". Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ Perkins- Assistive Device Center, retrieved 17 January 2013[permanent dead link]
- ^ Luce, Jim. "NYC Adaptive Design Group for Special Needs Kids Set to Expand Globally". Huffington Post. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Grants That Work: The Adaptive Design Association". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Sarah Lawrence College Community Partners". Archived from the original on 27 January 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Our Services: Case Studies: Adaptive Design Association". Archived from the original on 19 November 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ Robbins, Tom. "A Thanksgiving NYC Honor Roll for Hard Times". villagevoice.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ Shannon, Helen. "The Board Discovers the Adaptability of Cardboard". Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Among the Giants". Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "DoGooder Video Awards". YouTube.
Further reading
edit- 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.