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The Equipment Loan Program is a free service for families with children birth to 5 years of age who have special needs. The program offers therapeutic devices aimed to help foster children's development and growth. Families use the equipment at home or at the child's program/school.
When the need for the equipment is identified, the family or therapist calls the Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative at the University of Illinois (217-333-4123 or toll-free 875-275-3227) to begin the process. There is a simple step-by-step procedure for receiving the equipment. This will be sent to the family by mail along with notification that the equipment is available.
This catalogue contains pictures and descriptions of the equipment currently in the inventory. It will be periodically updated as equipment is purchased or donated to the program.
Overview of Borrower's Responsibility
Catalogue
Bolster Rolls
Three sizes:
Rolls (sometimes called bolsters) are fundamentally adaptable shapes where "rolling" or "rocking" movement is desired on a one-to-one therapist-to-child relationship. Generally, they are most suitable for coordination training and for development of normal tone in the trunk in relation to upper and lower extremities.
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| Booster Seat/ Toddler Chair  A seating system designed with 90-90-90° flexion at hips, knees, and ankles to provide orthopedically correct posture. It has lateral supports as well as an abductor pummel and straps for feet to keep them in the correct position. There are two high-back chairs, two low-back chairs, and two clear trays. |
Cooper Car A battery-operated, switch accessible, low-profile vehicle that provides children with independent mobility (switch not included). It has the option of adding a seating device (i.e. Tumble Form Feeder Seat) for severely physically challenged children. |
| Corner Chair with Tray 
Base: 20"W x 28"D Back Height: 19" |
Deluxe Floor Sitter
Small Floor Sitter: fits children up to 36" tall Medium Floor Sitter: fits children up to 48" tall |
Floor Table An adjustable height-and-angle surface for work or play, the Floor Table can be used alone - child sitting on the floor - or with a chair or Tumble Form Sitter. |
Gorilla Seat The Gorilla Seat (by Snug Seat) is a car seat for children which provides lateral support and an extended back. It is designed for children from 20 to 105 pounds who are up to 60 inches in height. When used properly, it conforms to Federal Vehicle Safety Standard 213. |
Introtalker A battery-operated device that allows a child to communicate by direct selection of programmed words, phrases, or sentences. |
Knee Skis
Early Intervention Knee Skis: Ages 1-4 years (Adjusts 6"-9") Preschool Knee Skis: Ages 3-8 years (Adjusts 9"-13") |
| Multisensory Motivational Center  A complete cause-and-effect motivational center. Included three different toys that are activated by switch pads. Light pressure on the circle, square, or triangle will activate the toy above that particular shape. The three switch pads can be replaced with the large white panel which will simultaneously activate any toy(s) plugged into the unit. |
Opticommunicator  A device for communicating with the eyes. Non-verbal paralyzed people let their eyes do the talking through the Opticommunicator. The person focuses his eyes on the picture, word, or letter needed. Acrylic board, 11" x 17 1/2", is lightweight, portable, and easy to hold. Included acrylic base and stickers. The table stand permits hands-free operation. |
| Portable Cassette Recorder  Ideal for voice or music, this adapted player/recorder can be used with or without an external switch (1'4" plug). It also can be used with 1/8" jack if it's used with an adaptor. |
Prone Stander Prone Stander with accessories will accommodate a variety of children and is easily modified for the growing child. Designed for children up to 48 inches tall, this unit adjusts from tables 22 inches high to counters 36 inches tall. Includes lateral supports, two cam belts, three- and five-inch abductors, a footboard, a stabilizing base, short stem (22" to 28") and regular stem (29" to 36"), a chestboard, and a kneeboard. |
| Reverse Rolling Walker  An adjustable height "reverse" or "posture control" walker. The front wheels decrease the amount of effort required to go forward and the rear pegs prevent the walker from rolling backwards.
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Scoot About Oversized swivel-wheeled stool. Wide, height-adjustable seat with grip handles makes Scoot About ideal for developing proper ambulation patterns, smooth reciprocal movements, heal strike as well as coordinated knee flexion/extension. Seat height adjusts from 8 1/2" to 16 1/2". Padded seat is 16 1/2" to 12 1/2 " with five-inch-high hand grips. Four five-inch caster wheels roll easily over any surface. |
Star Car
Size: 30" x 18" x 15"
Star Car is a hand-propelled cart with a detachable, adult-height push handle. Padded seat and back are removable and wipe clean with a damp cloth. Large, solid-rubber wheels make hand pushing comfortable. Includes built-in carrying handles and wide, nylon chest strap. |
Tadpole Positioner A positioning unit (by Tumble Forms) for infants to three years. Create an infant sidelyer for relaxation. Design a secure balance platform for infant stimulation. Assemble the modules into a low feeding chair with plenty of support. Each of the seven modules has velcro strips attached, permitting you to place each where it best serves your child's comfort and stimulation needs. Includes a permanently mounted safety mirror in tray and two positioning belts. All modules conveniently fit into a large mesh carrybag with shoulder strap. |
| Theradapt Corner Chair  This chair provides supportive seating for children and includes a butterfly harness and removable lateral head support. |
| Toilet Trainer with Tray  A toilet designed to allow children that have difficulty sitting on a traditional toilet. Since it has lateral pads and a chest support, it provides needed support for those with trunk instability. It also promotes some bowel and bladder training due to proper positioning. The tray provides an area on which to play as well as a place for arms to rest, providing additional stability. Belt included. |
Wedge A 4-inch wedge is a versatile, simple tool used daily for positioning, partial weight bearing, postural drainage, reading, and relaxation, as well as for gross motor activities such as assisted up- and down-hill rolling, scooting, or crawling. |
Overview of Borrower's Responsibility
The family or therapist who requests the loan is responsible for the following:
1. Contact the Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative.
Call 333-4123 or (toll free) 877-275-3227, Mon-Fri, between 8:00-5:00. If no one answers, leave a message with your name, phone number(s), best times to be contacted, and the name of the equipment requested. Arrange a time for pick-up of the equipment when your call is returned.
2. Pick up the Equipment.Pick up equipment at:
Gerty Dr. is a west turn off First St., and just north of Windsor. You may park in the 30-minute parking spaces located at the far end of the parking lot, closest to the building. (All other spaces are reserved or metered spaces.) Enter the building through the right entry (near the wheelchair accessible ramp). Pick-up is located in Rm. #81 in the basement. Seek assistance first from Sherry Duncan in Rm. #61 in the basement. |
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3. The Equipment Lending Form.
Fill out the Equipment Lending Form, (must have a referral and recommendation from a provider or therapist), and sign the Statement of Understanding.
4. Returning the Equipment.
The equipment is due back in three months. You will receive a reminder by phone or mail about two weeks prior to return. Please call to arrange a return time. You may request loan for an additional three months at this time. An additional loan period will be granted if there are no pending requests for the equipment. If a request is received you must return the equipment within two weeks of being notified of the request.
Equipment is to be returned intact and cleaned. Normal wear and tear is to be expected, but please don’t abuse the equipment. Please do notify us if you experience any difficulty with the equipment, or it needs servicing (like new batteries).
Please return the equipment to The Children’s Research Center.
Last updated:
September 20, 2007
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