Adaptive Equipment for K-12 Special Education Programs

Special education programs in K-12 schools serve students with a wide range of disabilities — from mild learning differences to severe physical and cognitive disabilities that require specialized equipment, adapted learning environments, and intensive physical and occupational therapy support. Districts are legally required under IDEA to provide the equipment and assistive technology necessary for eligible students to access their education.

DME and Adaptive Equipment in IEPs

When an IEP team determines that a student needs durable medical equipment or adaptive devices, the district is responsible for providing it. Common equipment includes:

• Manual and power wheelchairs for students with mobility impairments
• Positioning equipment — standing frames, wheelchair inserts, specialized seating
• Adaptive furniture — adjustable desks, therapy chairs
• Transfer and hygiene equipment for students who cannot toilet independently
• Therapy mats and equipment for PT/OT services at school

School PT/OT Therapy Equipment

• Therapy mats, bolsters, and wedges
• Parallel bars and balance equipment
• Fine motor and ADL training tools

District Procurement

School districts procure equipment through their standard purchasing channels, subject to California Education Code thresholds. OB1 can provide quotes that meet school district procurement requirements, supply product specifications needed for IEP documentation, and deliver to school sites throughout the Central Valley.

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