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A new collaboration between the Munroe-Meyer Institute and United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska<\/a> has created a developmental technology lending library at the MMI building at 6902 Pine St. in Omaha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tech Tools library, now housed at the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy, contains modified toys, sensory aids such as an ocean wave projector and a weighted lap pad, an array of adaptive switches and more that are loaned to families, professionals and other care providers at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCP of Nebraska has 11 such lending libraries throughout the state, including Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Grand Island. Anne Brodin, executive director, said MMI was an attractive partner for their newest location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are both serving similar populations,\u201d Brodin said. \u201cMMI\u2019s clients are the exact families we would like to reach with our Tech Tools program.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brodin said one exciting facet of the MMI partnership is that MMI serves Omaha Public Schools, which provides another point of contact for individuals and families who may benefit from the use of the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michelle \u201cChelli\u201d Westengaard, director of the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy, had worked with UCP of Nebraska in the past, and she pursued a partnership between MMI and UCP with a sense of mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMMI is a wonderful place for this program,\u201d she said. \u201cWe have access to so many community members and families. Our therapists not only provide outpatient care, but also serve the OPS school district and are able to check toys out to use at school. As families become aware of this resource at MMI, they are welcome to check Tech Tool toys out themselves.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market prices of adapted toys and devices can be three to five times that of normal toys, placing additional financial burden on families\/guardians already navigating inordinate care-related costs. Given children\u2019s quickly changing interests and these high costs, people with disabilities tend not to have adequate access to them for play, inclusion and independence. Through UCP of Nebraska\u2019s technology libraries, items are available on loan so they can be tested before a potentially costly purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Developmental Technology Library Program is nearly 25 years old, Brodin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt has evolved and changed over the years,\u201d she said. \u201cThe technology has improved and gotten more sophisticated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt also evolved in seeing that if therapists work with an individual with our technology, it\u2019s helpful. The families learn how to use it during a therapy session, and then they can take it home and try it out in a different setting. Putting the libraries in locations where kiddos go for therapy has had a positive impact on our program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCP of Nebraska raises money for the libraries through philanthropy, grants and other fund-raising efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Westengaard said she already can tell which toys are popular in the library, although the resource library, with more than 50 items, only opened at MMI in January. She\u2019s pleased to see the positive response so soon.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough play, children learn and develop a variety of skills\u00a0\u2013 fine motor, gross motor, sensory, cognitive and social interaction,\u201d she said. \u201cThese toys give everyone the ability to participate, learn and grow.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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