Assistive technology products and community programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every listing is researched and verified.
Loop Earplugs
Reusable noise-reducing earplugs made from soft silicone that reduce noise by up to 24 dB, designed for sensory overload management in autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders.
Harkla
Therapeutic weighted blanket made with soft minky fabric that provides deep touch pressure to calm the nervous system, designed for children with sensory processing challenges.
Interaxon
EEG brain-sensing headband that provides real-time biofeedback during meditation through responsive audio cues, helping individuals with sensory and anxiety challenges learn self-regulation.
b-Calm LLC
A portable audio system preloaded with calming soundscapes that blend white noise with nature recordings. It helps people with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges focus better and feel calmer by masking distracting noises. The system comes ready to use with headphones, earbuds, and 14 different calming audio tracks.
Enabling Devices
A switch-activated sensory device that projects a moving kaleidoscope of colorful shapes while soothing music plays. Just press a switch and the dome rotates, filling the room with light patterns. It provides both visual and auditory stimulation, making it a good fit for sensory rooms, calming corners, or bedtime routines.
Enabling Devices
A Wi-Fi enabled LED projector that transforms any room into a sensory environment. It connects to a smartphone app for control of colors, brightness, and timer settings. Families can create calming atmospheres for winding down or use brighter patterns for interactive play. Works well in bedrooms, sensory rooms, and therapy spaces.
Enabling Devices
A 4-foot tall bubble wall panel with LED lights in eight colors and six display modes. The gentle hum of the bubbles combined with slowly changing colored lights creates a calming focal point for sensory rooms, waiting areas, or quiet spaces at home. It stands on its own base and does not require wall mounting.
Enabling Devices
Floor tiles filled with colorful liquid that moves and swirls when stepped on or pressed. They provide visual and tactile sensory feedback through cause-and-effect interaction. Great for sensory paths, calming corners, or any space where hands-on (or feet-on) exploration is encouraged. Available individually or in sets.
Enabling Devices
A switch-activated disco ball that sends soft colored lights swirling around the room. It plugs into any standard switch, letting the user control the light show independently. Fun for parties, reward time, or sensory play sessions. The rotating lights can also serve as a visual tracking activity.
Enabling Devices
An inflatable rocking seat that provides deep pressure and vestibular (movement) input. Rocking back and forth gives calming sensory feedback that can help with self-regulation. It inflates quickly, stores flat when not in use, and works for children and adults. A good option for people who seek movement or need help settling down.
Ageless Innovation
Lifelike robotic companion animals that respond to voice and touch with realistic sounds and movements. Available as cats (Orange Tabby, Tuxedo, Silver), pups (Golden, Freckled), and birds (Cardinal, Bluebird), these companions provide comfort and engagement for people with IDD, dementia, or autism without the responsibility of caring for a live pet.
Purrble
An interactive calming companion with a rapid heartbeat that slows down as you hold and comfort it. Purrble helps children and adults with anxiety, autism, or sensory regulation needs practice calming strategies by caring for something that responds to their touch. No screens, no apps, no WiFi needed.
Adaptivation
A switch-accessible music player originally designed for people with dementia that also works well for people with cognitive or physical disabilities. It comes preloaded with 40 classic songs and accepts any MP3 files, including audiobooks or personal recordings. External switch jacks on the back let users with limited motor skills control playback with their preferred switch.
Stimara
Stimagz are small magnetic sticks that click, snap, spin, and stack in satisfying patterns, giving hands something purposeful to do during moments of stress or restlessness. They are nearly silent, making them suitable for classrooms, therapy sessions, or any quiet setting. Designed with teens and adults in mind, they support self-regulation and focus for people with ADHD, autism, or anxiety.
Fun and Function
A weighted lap pad that provides calming deep pressure input to help with focus and self-regulation. Available in three sizes (3, 5, and 7.5 lbs), its wipe-clean surface makes it practical for classrooms, therapy sessions, and everyday use at home.
Relish
A mess-free art activity where hidden images appear when you brush water onto special canvases. Once the canvas dries, the images disappear and the activity can be repeated again and again. Originally designed for people with dementia, it works beautifully for anyone who enjoys calming, sensory-rich creative play.
Enabling Devices
A switch-activated light box that plays music and produces bright illumination for sensory exploration. It can also be used as a backlight for tracing and pre-writing activities, making it useful for both calming sensory play and educational goals.
Arcana Instruments
An adaptive musical instrument that gives the full experience of strumming a guitar, designed for people of all physical and cognitive abilities. The handle simulates the feel of strumming while pressing keys produces chords, tunes, and riffs through a connected phone or tablet.
Vibes
Reusable earplugs that lower volume by about 22 dB while keeping sound clear and natural. Unlike foam plugs that muffle everything, Vibes filter specific frequencies so conversations and music still come through. A great option for people who need noise reduction without feeling cut off from what is happening around them.
Flare Audio
Small in-ear devices that sit inside the ear to reduce sound distortion and frequency peaks that can cause stress and sensory overload. Calmer does not block sound entirely, it smooths out harsh frequencies so the world sounds calmer and clearer. Especially helpful for people sensitive to sudden or sharp noises.
Sony
Premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones with industry-leading active noise cancellation that can block out almost all background sound. For someone who gets overwhelmed by noisy environments, these headphones can create a quiet personal space anywhere. They also work as regular headphones for music or audio.
Fun and Function
A vest that combines gentle compression with removable weights to provide calming deep pressure input throughout the day. Available in sizes from toddler through adult, it looks like a regular vest so it can be worn at school, work, or in the community without drawing attention. Many families find it helps with focus and self-regulation.
Warmies
Soft stuffed animals that are both weighted and microwaveable, providing warmth and gentle pressure for comfort and calming. The combination of heat and weight can be very soothing for people who need help winding down or managing anxiety. Available in dozens of animal designs, so there is something for every preference.
Calm Strips
Textured adhesive strips that stick to phones, laptops, desks, or notebooks to provide a discreet tactile outlet for restless energy. You can touch, scratch, or trace the textured surface to help with focus and grounding. They are reusable, residue-free, and subtle enough for any setting.
HeartMath
A biofeedback sensor that clips to your ear and connects to an app to measure heart rate variability and guide you toward a calm, focused state called coherence. The app provides real-time feedback with guided breathing exercises, making it a concrete tool for learning to self-regulate. Research shows measurable improvements in calmness and sleep quality within weeks.
BlissLights
A galaxy projector that fills a room with drifting nebula clouds and laser stars, creating a calming visual environment for winding down or sensory engagement. It covers up to 900 square feet and can be controlled by app or voice assistant. Many families use it to create a soothing bedtime routine or a dedicated calming space.
BlissLights
A compact aurora projector that creates flowing, color-shifting light patterns on walls and ceilings. The gentle, slow movement of the aurora effect is visually engaging without being overstimulating, making it well suited for sensory rooms, bedrooms, or quiet spaces. Simple one-button operation keeps it easy to use independently.
Chewigem
A wearable chew bangle designed to look like a stylish bracelet while providing a safe, durable outlet for chewing and biting needs. Made from food-grade, non-toxic silicone, it gives oral sensory input that can help with focus and self-regulation. Available in adult and child sizes with multiple color options so it fits personal style.
ARK Therapeutic
A chewable pendant necklace shaped like a gem that provides a safe alternative for people who chew on clothing, fingers, or other items. Made from medical-grade, FDA-compliant materials in the USA, it is durable enough for aggressive chewing and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The breakaway cord adds a layer of safety.
Tangle Creations
A twistable, interconnected fidget tool with textured rubber-coated segments that provide tactile and proprioceptive input as you bend, twist, and shape it. Originally designed as a stress relief device, it has become widely used by occupational therapists for hand strengthening and sensory regulation. Quiet and unobtrusive enough for use in classrooms or meetings.
ARK Therapeutic
A vibrating oral motor tool used by therapists and families to provide targeted oral sensory input. The gentle vibration can help with sensory regulation, oral awareness, and feeding therapy. It accepts interchangeable tips for different textures and uses, making it a versatile tool that grows with changing needs.