Resources for swim gear, adaptive gear, clothing, and equipment.

Adaptive Clothing by JCPenny

JCPenney said its new private brand Thereabouts, which is being released this week, is designed to be an “inclusive line of kids apparel that celebrates the diversity of shapes, sizes, styles, and abilities.”

The collection includes a line of adaptive clothing that’s aimed at kids with sensory, dexterity, or mobility needs. The apparel has features like easy-access openings, sensory-friendly seaming, hidden abdominal access, and no tags, the retailer said. #adaptiveclothing

Adaptive Clothing by Target

Target has expanded its clothing options for people with disabilities beyond children with a new collection of jeans and tops in adult sizes. Sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing for adults and children as part of a new line called Universal Thread that’s meant to fit individuals of all shapes and sizes. #adaptiveclothing #adultadaptiveclothing

Little Keeper Sleepers

A sleeper that is easy for caregivers to get on and off, but not one the children can get out of. Children stay warm at night and ensure no mess to clean in their beds in the middle of the night or come morning. #adaptiveclothing

Pajama City

Find adult size footed pajamas. #adaptiveclothing #adultadaptivepajamas

Jumpin Jammerz

Find adult size footed pajamas. #adaptiveclothing #adaptivepajamas #adultadaptivepajamas

Billy Footwear

Smashing fashion with function, BILLY Footwear incorporates zippers that go along the side of the shoes and around the toe, allowing the upper of each shoe to open and fold over completely. Thus the wearer can place his or her foot onto the shoe footbed unobstructed. Then with a tug on the zipper-pull the shoe closes and secures overtop the user’s foot. It’s simple. It’s easy. #adaptiveclothing #adaptiveshoes

Busy Body Kids

Compression clothing started by a Dup15q Family in honor of their busy body, CJ. The compression clothing helps children who are hyposensitive and crave constant input; they love jumping, bumping and crashing activities, as well as deep pressure such as that provided by tight bear hugs and squeezes. Busy Body compression clothing is functional yet stylish. These one of a kind designs were created so children can wear them as under-wear or also as outer-wear and can double as swimwear.  Available in sizes child to youth. #adaptiveclothing #compressionclothing

Zappos Adaptive Clothing

Zappos adaptive clothing Functional and Fashionable Products to Make Life Easier #adaptiveclothing

Swim

eSpecial Needs

There are a variety of special needs swimming products for children and adults with sensory processing disorders or developmental delays. You can find buoyancy belts, stabilizer bars, floating comfort mats, swim diapers, and more for different age groups. These items are specifically designed for special needs swimming classes and adaptive swim lessons. All are safe, durable, and designed to assist individuals with special needs. #swimresources

Puddle Jumper

Unique, comfortable, and protective, The Original Puddle Jumper stands out from traditional life jackets while still providing Coast Guard-approved safety. Our high-quality products undertake thorough testing to instill parents with the confidence that their child is well protected. #swimresources

Aqua Jogger Belt

AquaJogger Jr.’s learn to swim floatation belt does not inhibit arm strokes. It’s designed to provide total freedom of movement so children can focus on the many skills involved in swimming. Supports up to 95 lbs. #swimresources

SOSecure Containment Swim Brief

Made by by Discovery Trekking Outfitters. An effective and discreet unisex swimming undergarment for adults and teens. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Girls’ One-Piece Swimsuit with Built in Reusable Swim Diaper

Sizes 6 months to 4t #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Boys’ Trunks with Built-in Reusable Swim Diaper

Sizes 6 months to 4t #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Special Needs Swim Diaper – Reusable Swim Diapers

Swim-sters special needs swim diapers are perfect for anyone who requires a diaper while swimming. They are designed to be worn discreetly under a swimsuit while helping prevent harmful bacteria from entering the water, so they are perfect for individuals with bowel incontinence. Testing results show that Swimsters effectively contain solids and help prevent harmful bacteria from entering the water. Sizing: XS-Size 6/8-Waist:17-24″; Weight: 40-58 pds. S-Size 8/10-Waist:18-27″; Weight: 59-74 pds. M-Size 10/12-Waist: 20-29″; Weight: 75-89 pds. L-Size 14/16-Waist: 21-32″; Weight: 90-118 pds. XL-Size 18/20-Waist: 22-34″; Weight: 119-141 pds. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Splash About Swim Shorts

Adult Sizes XS to XL. No matter the reason for fecal incontinence the benefits of swimming are still the same and with Splash About’s Splash jammers you can swim without the worry of fecal leaks or the embarrassment of wearing incontinence shorts or nappy. The enhanced technical design ensures the Splash jammers mold to your body ensuring a snug fit that moves as you move, whatever the activity. Manufactured from high-quality, soft neoprene for comfort and secured by specialist ribs at the waist, with the addition of medical grade silicone at the thigh, Splash jammers are the most secure incontinence short in the world, giving you peace of mind every time you swim. Created in sporty unisex colors, these Jammers can be worn alone or under a board short for a leak-free swim. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Pool Pal

Special Needs & Aquatic Therapy including reusable diapers, swimwear and flotation devices. The Special Needs products where added as a result of parents and adults calling in requesting a suit that would fit their handicapped child or themselves. The line has been a great success with children and adults with special needs. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Swimmates Disposable Adult Swim Diapers

Swimmates Disposable Swimwear for aqua therapy or any day in the pool. Swimmates are worn under a bathing suit to provide containment for bowel incontinence. The blue moisture-proof barrier provides light urinary incontinence protection prior to entering the water. Inner leg cuffs help contain bowel incontinence, keeping the pool and bathing suit clean. This product is designed to have minimal swelling and does not break apart. Tear-away side seams are used for easy removal and disposal. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Busy Body Kids

Compression clothing was started by a Dup15q Family in honor of their busy body, CJ. The compression clothing helps children who are hyposensitive and crave constant input; they love jumping, bumping, and crashing activities, as well as deep pressure such as that provided by tight bear hugs and squeezes. Busy Body compression clothing is functional yet stylish. These one-of-a-kind designs were created so children can wear them as underwear or also as outerwear and can double as swimwear.  Available in sizes child to youth. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Beds

Safe Place Bedding

Portable, inflatable beds provide a safe sleeping solution for special needs loved ones at home or away. #beds #sleepreources

Washabelle

Washable mattress made of non-synthetic material. (Most mattress pads are made from synthetic materials that can raise the body temperature.) #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

The Safety Sleeper

The tent-like structure is durable, portable and lightweight (under 25 lb.) with additional safety features such as zipper locking mechanisms, enclosed mattress to protect against entrapment, fire retardant material, stabilizing straps to prevent tipping, and frame pads. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Cyr Designs, LLC

The Courtney Bed is an alternative to a standard hospital bed and is hand-crafted from solid hardwood, there is no metal, PVC or any other material used in fabrication. #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Privacy Pop

THE BED TENT FOR BETTER SLEEP™ The seclusion solution™ for naptime, bedtime, playtime and alone time #swimresources #adaptiveclothing

Adaptive Gear and Items

Wonderfold Wagons

Offers family members with special needs a 25% discount on any WonderFold wagon and accessories of your choosing. #adaptiveequipment

Adaptive Mall

Adaptivemall.com offers the best selection of adaptive equipment for children with special needs. Our products range from special needs strollers to special needs car seats to adaptive toys for children’s special needs therapy. At Adaptivemall.com, you’ll find a variety of special needs products for your child’s adaptive equipment needs. Our on-staff therapists and first-class customer service team are available to ensure your satisfaction with all special needs therapy products and special needs equipment. #adaptiveequipment

Drop Supports

Drop Support harness is a unique, upper body harness that wraps around the user’s waist, chest and torso, with an attached central handle running the length of the torso. The support handle is a point of contact between the user of the harness and the person assisting the user (“assistant”). #adaptiveequipment #seizureresources

eSpecial Needs Car Seats & Seatbelt Guards

Tadpole Adaptive Equipment

FireFly Friends

Firefly Friends acts as a leading light in the research, design, and development of postural care solutions for children with special needs. The Firefly range of products is inspired by ‘special needs family participation. Explore our range of products for kids with special needs aged 1-16 years. Products range from adaptive seats, bath seats,  pushchairs, mobility devices, playpaks and more. #adaptiveequipment

Adaptive Tech Solutions

Ultra Quiet Hair Trimmer For Children With Autism And Sensory Sensitivity

These Quiet Hair Clippers have been specially designed for Children with Autism and Sensory Sensitivity. It is safe and easy to use and can be used on children 0-12 years old. Ultra Quiet –  Advanced noise reduction technology and high-quality brass movement motor to enable this hair clipper to work in low vibration and very low noise about 50dB equivalent to Quiet Suburb Conversation. Special R-shaped designed ceramic blade with 0.5mm gap to the skin to ensure that trimming is comfortable and smooth without harming the skin. #adaptiveequipment

Car Seats and Air Travel

Did you know Every U.S. airline allows you to check a car seat free of charge when traveling with a child. You can check your car seat at the airport baggage counter or wait and check it at your gate.

Can I bring my car seat on board the plane? If you have a seat booked for your child and a car seat that is approved for use in aircraft by the FAA, then you can bring and use a car seat on board for your child.

Consider traveling with a more compact car seat models.  Check out this list of the best car seats for air travel.

Car seats are obviously not allowed in exit rows (nor are any kids under age 15).  But car seats are also not allowed in any seats where they would block the exit paths of others in the row.  In a single-aisle plane with a 3-3 configuration, for example, this means that car seats are for the most part allowed only in the window seats. * Booster seats are not approved for use in planes by the FAA.

For more information check out this website: Carseats on Airplanes: Everything you wanted to know

#travel #flights

CARES Child Aviation Restraint System

CARES Child Aviation Restraint System is designed specifically for aviation use for children age 1 and older who weigh between 22 and 44 pounds. These youngsters are old enough to be in their own seats, but are too small for the seat belt alone to protect them and provide the safety they require during airplane travel. Their bodies cannot withstand the jolts that are common in routine air travel, much less emergency situations, and they flail forward or slide beneath the seat belt if they are not held securely in place. #travel #flights #adaptiveequipment

Seizure detection

Seizure detection and prediction devices

While no device has been proven to prevent epilepsy-related mortality (including SUDEP), the Danny Did Foundation has developed a list of seizure detection and seizure prediction devices – as well as other technologies – that are designed to enable intervention by a caregiver. Intervention is believed to reduce the risks that accompany epilepsy. We present these products for further review and investigation by anyone connected to seizure disorders. #seizureresources #seizuredetection

Safety Resources

Many communities have programs available to ensure the safe return of individuals with a disability who may have eloped and become lost. Contact your local police department and fire department to ask if your local community has any programs that you can sign up for. Some examples of programs can be found below. If your area does not have anything available, ask how something similar can be implemented. #safetyresources

Project Lifesaver

Take Me Home Program

Home Safety

All children are special and require different levels of attention based on their unique needs. To help keep children with physical, developmentalor cognitive disabilities safe in the home, we created a series of safety videos highlighting how you can take precautions to help prevent injuries to your child with special needs. #safetyresources

Be Ready Safety Toolkit

The National Autism Association’s Big Read Safety Toolkit for caregivers seeks to prevent wandering and elopement. The tools and resources included in the kit provide direct aid and support to those at risk and their caregivers. #safetyresources