What is simple technology?
Obtaining various experiences is very important for us to enrich our lives and have enjoyable time.
A mind of self-confidence that "I can do it" and the will that "I want to do more" is cultivated through various experiences.
In addition, enjoying exchanging ideas and making decision in communication forms the basics of communication ability. Wherever you live, children or adults, whatever disability you have, it remains same. But in reality, there may be some limitations due to the disability, or some people are lack of experiences even though they have interests. People often say, "How can we work out better?"

What can we do to support people with disability? Then, the idea of multi-direction approach is formulated. If we try alternative method, they might be able to participate in activities... Can we make more situations they can participate in? Through these ideas, simple technology is put to use as one of the tools.

But using switches, electrical toys or computer doesn't mean your children can experience may things. Activities and methods have to be suited for children's needs. And supporters need to know children's actual conditions. Otherwise, they only press switches or watch monitors sitting in front of computers. Try making the best use of their ability and let's think about the good usage of simple technology to enrich their heart together!
 
 How to connect an electric toy and a switch using BD adapter
[Connection]
つなぎ方の図 For playing with electric toys, we need BD adapter (Battery Device Adapter) for connection between an electric toy and a switch.
BD adapter is a sheet copper pasted on both sides of a plastic plate, and a cord is connected to it.
 
[How to use]
接続方法の図
1) Open a battery box of an electric toy. Insert BD adapter to + or - of a battery contact.
2) Turn the power of the electric toy on, and plug a switch to the jack of BD adapter.
3) When a child presses the switch, an electric current is sent and the toy put in motion.
 
 The application to everyday life
Playing with toys is not only a play. It can be applicable to various situations in childrenユs everyday life. We can use toys and switches for VOCA in childrenユs daily life. In this case, we need a control unit of electric devices that can be operated with one switch or a remote control device. These controllers regulate electric devices, so children can use the same switches for toys and operates electric devices.
 
 How to connect an electric device with a control unit and a switch.
 (When using Power Link 2 produced by Ablenet)
Install a tea stirrer to a mixer.
 
 What is VOCA?
VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid) is a voice output communication device for people who have difficulties in oral communication, but want to communicate by voice. By using VOCA, the users can communicate by electric voice even if they donユt read or write. Speech communication can be easily understood and doesnユt require special knowledge to understand. Receiving auditory feedback helps the user to understand the message.

A lot of VOCA can be operated by selecting words with pressing one or two switches, or touching keyboard directly. There are three types of VOCA. One is speaking digitally prerecorded messages. Second one is typing words by keyboard and speaking it. And third one is a combination of those two types. VOCA is often used as a communication aid for conveying messages and replying questions. But VOCA can be used in play as well. Children will learn joy of using voice through various play.
 
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