Adaptive equipment (A/E) includes devices that help an individual achieve optimal performance and independence in their everyday activities.
- Examples of adaptive equipment:
- Pencil grips to improve grasp during writing or drawing
- Long-handled shoe horns to increase independence with putting on shoes
- Walkers to increase independence with getting around
![A smiling child in a wheelchair with long brown hair and wearing a green tank top uses an adaptive fork with a wide handle to eat pasta. An adaptive plate guard prevents food from being pushed off the plate and allows the child to pick up the food more easily.](https://mykidsplace.zone/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Adaptive-Equipment-169x300.png)