Adapted Physical Education
Equipment Catalog
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
January 2012
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 2
Preface ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 3
General Equipment
Balance/Gymnastics ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 4
Cooperative Games ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 5
Fitness Equipment …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 6
Manipulatives: Catch and Throw ……………………………………………………………………………………. Page 8
Manipulatives: Kick and Strike ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 11
Mobility/Locomotor ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 12
Recreational Games ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 13
Floor Markers/Visual Aids ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 15
Equipment for Students with Visual Impairments ………………………………………………………….. Page 16
Equipment for Students Using Wheelchairs …………………………………………………………………… Page 18
Sport Related Equipment
Aquatics …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 22
Basketball ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 23
Bowling ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 24
Golf/Archery ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 25
Soccer/Football ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 26
Volleyball ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 27
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 3
Adapted PE Equipment
The APE department has equipment available on a loan basis that can be
utilized when working with students with disabilities in physical education
class.
The table of contents will help you to locate equipment for various activities
and sports, or equipment for specific disabilities. The catalog is designed
with a photo and a written description of possible uses.
The Adapted PE Instructional Support staff is available to deliver equipment
to your school and to offer training on best practice use of the equipment.
All equipment is available on a loan basis. To check out equipment please
send an email request to Marie Slusser. Include your name, school, desired
equipment and length of time you wish to keep the equipment. Please
contact the APE department with questions.
Marie Slusser
Lead Adapted PE Instructional Support
EC Satellite at Smith Family Center
980-343-2684
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 4
Balance/Gymnastics Equipment
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Balance
Beam
Foam balance beam, 4” high,
lightweight and portable
Low beam for students with
decreased or poor balance
Balance
Beam
Wooden multi directional balance
beam
Improve moving balance and
directionality
Balance
Cushioned
Disc
Inflatable cushioned balance disc Improve sitting, kneeling and
standing balance, and students
with difficulty focusing
Balance
Master
Wooden rocking balance board Improve standing balance
Balance
Maze
Rocking balance board with maze and
ball
Improve standing balance and
concentration
Balance
Stones
Soft rounded domes Improve standing and moving
balance, and foot placement
Exercise
Ball
Various sizes of exercise (therapy)
balls
Improve sitting balance, righting
responses, weight bearing on
hands and trunk control
Peanut
Ball
Oblong shaped inflatable exercise ball Improve sitting balance, prone
positioning, and weight bearing
on hands and feet/knees
Pogo Ball Balance board with soft, bouncy ball
in the center
Improve balance, jumping, and
leg strength
Wobbler
Balance
Maze
A balance maze which requires
student to rock back and forth
(wobble) to get ball to center
Improve standing balance and
concentration
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 5
Cooperative Games & Activities
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Air Flow Mat 10’x10’ air filled mat that can
be used for a variety of
activities
Appropriate for all students
Cooperative
Parachute
Large parachute with holes for
balls
Appropriate for all students
Double Dutch
Long Jump
Rope
Long ropes that can be used
alone or together
Appropriate for all students
including students in
wheelchairs
Mega Scoot
Scooters
Large scooters that can be
hooked together to make larger
ones
Appropriate for all students
Omniken™
Ball
Large, lightweight ball Appropriate for all students
Parachutes Various sizes from 6’ up Appropriate for all students
Play Buoy
(Football Fling)
Ball on ropes for partner work,
and for strengthening activities
Appropriate for all students
Rock, Paper,
Scissors Block
Cube with rock, paper, scissors
on each side for decision-
making
Appropriate for all students
including students with
limited use of hands
Running Man™
Set
Partner activity that develops
cooperation and forearm
strength
Appropriate for all students
Scooter Pad Pad to cover hooked scooter
boards together to make a
larger one
Appropriate for all students
Tanagram
Game
Large puzzle game that can be
used for team building and
cooperative play
Appropriate for all students
Team Catchers Catching net requiring 2
students to work together to
catch balls
Appropriate for all students
Velcro Vests Velcro vest with soft balls that
can be used for tag games
Appropriate for all students
including students in
wheelchairs during tag games
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 6
Fitness Equipment
Picture Item Description Description Suggested Use
Cuff Weights Cuff weights of various sizes
for use on arms or legs
Weight training for students
unable to grasp weights
Foot Pedlar Digital Pedlar for seated
students with adjustable
resistance
Aerobic activity for students
in wheelchairs
Grip Mitt Soft mitt that allows
students to hold or grasp
objects (pedlars, racquets,
etc.)
Students with poor or no
grasp
Grip Strengthener Soft balls of various
resistance for grip strength
Resistance and strength
training for weak or
physically impaired students
Hand Pedlar
Upper Body
Ergometer
Table top pedlar with digital
or manual resistance
Warm-up and cardio exercise
for students in wheelchairs
Hand
Weights/Dumbbells
Coated dumbbells of various
weights
Appropriate for all students
for strengthening
Heart Rate Monitor
(Strapless)
Full-function heart-rate
monitor without chest strap,
worn on wrist
Appropriate for all students
Hoppity-Hop
Bouncer
Therapy ball with handle Promotes aerobic endurance
and strength for students
with poor balance
Medicine Balls Weighted balls of various
sizes and weights
Appropriate for all students
Mini-
Jogger/Rebounder
Jogger/rebounder with
handle
(constant adult supervision
required)
Aerobic exercise, great for
endurance
Stability Balls Stability ball also known as a
therapy ball
Appropriate for all students
to develop core
strengthening and balance
Stretch Bands with
Handles
Resistance training bands
that can be attached to
wheelchairs or used
independently
Appropriate for all students
Talking Pedometer Full-function pedometer with
voice
For students with visual or
cognitive impairments
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 7
Fitness Equipment cont.
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Tether Short rope with dual handle For use by visually impaired
students to jog or run with
partner
Thera-band™ Stretch and resistance bands
of various resistance
Strength training for all
students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 8
Manipulatives: Throwing & Catching
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Audible Balls Various sizes, weights and sounds Appropriate for all students
with visual impairments
Baggo™ (Corn
hole)
Corn hole recreational game Appropriate for all students
Ballseye™
Velcro Mitt
Large Velcro mitt and ball Appropriate for all students
with limited movement or
catching ability
Beach Balls Various sizes Appropriate for all students
working on throwing, catching
and striking
Bump Balls 8” soft, lightweight bumpy ball Appropriate for all students
working on throwing and
catching
Exercise Balls Various sizes, colors Appropriate for all students to
promote throwing, pushing,
bouncing and catching
Foam Dice Large, foam dice Appropriate for all students to
develop math and numeracy
Four Square
Ball
10” playground ball Appropriate for all students to
promote throwing and catching
and for use in 4 square
Fox Tail Ball Small ball with cloth tail Appropriate for all students to
promote throwing and caching
Frisbees, Foam Regular size, soft foam frisbees Appropriate for all students
especially those with difficulty
catching and throwing
Giant Tic Tac
Toe Target
Large tic-tac-toe game For tossing to develop accuracy
and strategy
Geo Ball 8” hollow, flexible, lightweight
ball
Appropriate for students with
poor grasp, limited arm
movement or poor catching
skills
Holy Moly™ Multi-use 2 sided Velcro band Use rolled up as ball for tossing
or use for strap
Horseshoes,
Indoor Rubber
Lightweight horseshoes Appropriate for all students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 9
Manipulatives: Throwing & Catching cont.
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Jingle Ball Rubber 8” ball with bell inserted
in bladder
Appropriate for students with
blind or visually impaired
students
Koosh™ Balls Bright, stringy balls (latex) that
are fun, soft and easy to grasp
Appropriate for all students
Large Sensory
ball
Large, clear ball with small balls
inside
Used for pushing, catching and
kicking, and the large size is
great for wheelchair users
Medicine Balls Various sizes, weights Appropriate for all students to
promote throwing catching,
and provide sensory feedback
Mini-
Basketballs
5” basketballs Appropriate for all students
“O” Ball™ 4” lightweight, hollow ball For students with limited grasp,
poor catching skills
“O” Ball™
Football
6” lightweight, hollow football Age appropriate for older
students with poor
grasp/catching skills
Punch Balls Large, very lightweight balloon-
type balls
Appropriate for students who
have difficulty catching or
striking
Ring Toss Multi-color rings and peg Appropriate for all students for
recreation opportunities and
learning to toss
Scarves Bright, lightweight scarves Appropriate for students who
have difficulty tossing and
catching
Spider Ball Small ball with rubber “legs” with
limited roll distance
Appropriate for all students
and for golf skills development
Squeeze Ball Soft, easily squeezed ball Appropriate for students
working on grasp development
Stand-up
Target
Velcro™ Target Appropriate for all students
Tag Vest Vest with Velcro™ and soft,
sticky balls
Appropriate for students to
wear as target, instead of
catching or being tagged
Target, Double 32” diameter target for beanbags Appropriate for all students
Target, Large Large, lightweight target Appropriate for all students
working on throwing or kicking
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 10
Manipulatives: Throwing & Catching cont.
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Target,
Medium
Brightly colored vinyl floor target Appropriate for all students
Team Catch-It Nets for team catching Appropriate for all students
who have difficulty catching
Velcro Catch
Mitts
Sticky Mitts™ and balls Appropriate for students who
have difficulty catching
Whiffle Balls Various colors, with or without
string
Appropriate for all students
and can be attached to
wheelchair, tee, or overhead
for easy retrieval
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 11
Manipulatives: Kicking and Striking
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Audible Balls Balls of various sizes with bells,
beepers or “boingo” sounds
Appropriate for all students
with visual impairments, or for
students who have difficulty
focusing and paying attention
Balzac™
Balloon Ball
Lightweight cloth covered
balloon ball
Appropriate for all students
Beach Balls Lightweight, slow moving balls in
various sizes
Appropriate for all students
participating in striking skills
and games
Foam Lollipop
Paddles
Lightweight, short-handled
paddle
Appropriate for all students
Omniken™ Ball Oversized, lightweight ball Appropriate for all students
participating in volleyball
games and cooperative
activities
Pop-up Goals Small, portable soccer nets with
carrying cases
Appropriate for all students
participating in soccer and any
target games
Punch Balls Lightweight, slow-moving,
balloon-type balls
Appropriate for all students in
wheelchairs and for students
working on eye-hand
coordination
Racquets,
Short-handled
Small, lightweight badminton
racquets
Appropriate for all students
Regulation
Soccer Balls
Rubber, regulation size balls
(size 5)
Appropriate for all students
participating in kicking and
soccer skills, and Special
Olympic soccer skills
Soccer Trainer Net that holds ball and can be
used for striking, catching or
kicking
Appropriate for all students
Sport-To-Go™
Soccer Ball
36” diameter cloth covered
therapy ball with soccer design
Appropriate for students
participating in wheelchair
soccer, kicking games and
scooter soccer
Velcro™ Grip
Mitt
Hand mitt that attaches hand to
object (racquet, bat) with Velcro
Appropriate for all students
with poor grasp
Volleyball
Trainer
8”, lightweight volleyball trainer Appropriate for all students
working on striking skills and
volleyball skills and games
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 12
Mobility/Locomotor Equipment
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Adapted Tricycle 3 wheeled bike, mid size, with
foot plates and back rest
Appropriate for students
who use a wheelchair, or
other students with mobility
difficulties
Chair-back Seated
Scooter
Large scooter with attached
seat and seat belt
Appropriate for all students
requiring some trunk
support and stability
Hoppity Hop Hoppity hop bouncer ball with
handles
Appropriate for students to
practice jumping or moving
with support
JettMobile™
Scooter
Padded scooter Appropriate for all students
who are unable to sit and
can be used in a prone or
supine position
Mega Scooters Scooters that attach together
to make a larger one
Appropriate for all students
who are unable to sit, or for
use with multiple students
Mega Seated
Scooter
Large scooter with high wheels Appropriate for all students
who can sit independently
Mini-
Rebounder/Jogger
Small jogger with handrail
(constant adult supervision
required)
Appropriate for students
learning to jump while
bouncing on a soft surface
Padded Prone
Scooter
Padded long scooter with
straps
Appropriate for students
who are unable to sit
independently
Pogo Stick Pogo stick for jumping skills Appropriate for students
learning to jump at a higher
skill level
Scooter Paddles Poles for propelling scooters Great for helping students
propel or be pulled on
scooters
Scooter Strap Strap for safety, balance and
stability on scooter board
Appropriate for all students
with poor trunk control
Seated Scooter Scooter that provides trunk
support
For students requiring a
great amount of trunk
support and stability
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 13
Recreational Games
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Bocce Set Official size and weight bocce set Equipment used to teach
official bocce, and used in
Special Olympics for the 20m
skills and team competition
Bocce Set
(Indoor)
Smaller, lighter balls for indoor
use
Appropriate for all students
learning bocce lead-up skills
and used in Special Olympics
for the 10m and ramp bocce
competition.
Corn hole
(Baggo™)
Official Beanbag toss game Appropriate for all students,
especially High School
Croquet, Indoor Complete foam set: mallets,
balls, wickets
For indoor or playground use,
appropriate for all students
Croquet,
Outdoor
Official set: mallets, balls
wickets
For outdoor use, appropriate
for all students
Cup Stacks™ Official set Appropriate for all students
and especially appropriate for
students in wheelchairs
Curling Complete Indoor curling set Appropriate for all students
Foam Frisbee Lightweight Frisbee Appropriate for all students
Giant Tic Tac
Toe
Official Tic Tac Toe Game Appropriate for all students
during indoor activity or
playground use
“Home Run
Anyone” ™
Game
Softball team game without
batting (dice roll instead)
including directions and bases
Appropriate for all students
including students using
wheelchairs
Horseshoes,
Indoor/Outdoor
Rubber and foam horseshoe
sets
Appropriate for all students
participating in indoor or
playground activities
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 14
Recreational Games cont.
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Jenga™ Table stacking game Appropriate for all students
and especially appropriate for
students in wheelchairs
Ladder Ball
(Blongo™)
Official Ladder Ball tossing game Appropriate for all students
Mini-golf Putting holes and clubs Appropriate for all students
Nok-Hockey™ Table top mini-hockey game Appropriate for all students
and especially appropriate for
students in wheelchairs
Play-Buoy™ Partner exercise and game Appropriate for all students
Ring Toss Soft, lightweight rings Appropriate for younger
students including students
using wheelchairs
Tabletop Carom
Shuffleboard
Table shuffleboard game Appropriate for all students
including students using
wheelchairs
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 15
Visual Aids/Markers
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Cones Various sizes and colors Visual marker for all students
Flashing Light Flasher on a strap which can be
work on an arm or strapped to
equipment
Appropriate for students with
low vision, or students who
benefit from an enhanced
target
Floor Markers:
Foot Print
Vinyl foot prints Appropriate for all students,
used for foot placement for
activities (i.e. throwing)
Floor Markers:
Open Circle
“Open” poly spot Boundary markers or personal
space markers in shape of an
open circle
Floor Markers:
Directional
Arrow
Vinyl floor arrows Appropriate for all students,
used for following specific
directions and routes
Floor Markers:
Hand Print
Vinyl hand prints Appropriate for all students,
hand placement for activities
(i.e. tumbling)
Floor Markers:
Lines & Corners
Vinyl lines and corners Boundary markers, used to
define specific areas and courts
Gym Floor Tape Various widths and colors Tape specifically designed for
gym floors to demark
boundaries, and start/finish
lines
Measuring
Tape
Standard and Metric measures Measures both meters and
yards
Poly Spots Various sizes and colors Personal space markers for all
students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 16
Equipment for Students with Visual Impairments (VI)
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Beep Module Beeper sound source/locator Appropriate for students
who are blind or have low
vision, used for target
identification/location
Beeper Ball 6’-8’ foam ball with beeper
inserted in ball
Appropriate for student who
are blind or have low vision
Beeper Base
(for Beep
Baseball)
Padded post with a beeper Used for beep baseball and
base running for VI students
Bell Basketball Regulation size basketball
with bells
Appropriate for students
with visual impairments
Blindfolds Soft masks Appropriate for all students
and can be used for goalball
and disability awareness
training
Court markers Raised lines and corners Slightly raised boundary
markers, used as a tactile cue
(felt by feet), to define specific
areas and courts
Flashing light Attachable light Target locater for students
with low vision
Jingle Bell Ball Rubber 8”-10” ball with bells
inside bladder (audible
sports ball)
Appropriate for student who
are blind or have low vision
Official
Goalball
Heavy ball with bells inside
for use in the game of
goalball
Appropriate for students
with visual impairments
when learning goalball
Talking
Pedometer
Pedometer with voice output Appropriate for students
who are blind or have low
vision
Tether Short handled rope Fitness training tool for
jogging or running with
sighted guide (buddy)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 17
Equipment for students with Visual Impairments cont.
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Time Tracker Lighted and audible timer Has light and sound for
target location and timing
Wiggly Giggly™
Ball
Makes funny sounds only
when rolled or moved
Teaching throwing and
rolling to young VI students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 18
Equipment for Students using Wheelchairs
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Adapted Clubs Adjustable angle-head club; head
lies flat in any position
Appropriate for all students
Adjustable Low
Basketball Goal
Adjustable low basket up to 4’ Appropriate for students using
wheelchairs, provides access
to a height adjustable hoop
Baggo™ (Corn
hole)
Corn hole game Appropriate for all students
Balloons Various sizes
(latex free)
Great for all students learning
to strike and can be attached
at varying heights
Ballseye™
Velcro Mitt
Large Velcro mitt and ball Appropriate for all students
with limited movement or
catching ability
Balzac™
Balloon Ball
Lightweight cloth covered
balloon ball
Appropriate for all students
Beach Balls Various sizes Appropriate for all students
working on throwing, catching
and striking
Bowling Ramp Metal ramp Appropriate for students using
wheelchairs or students with
weak hand strength
Bump Balls 8” soft, lightweight bumpy ball Appropriate for all students
working on throwing and
catching
Chipping Net Low net, approximately 24” high Appropriate for students using
wheelchairs for throwing,
striking, and adapted golf
Croquet, Indoor Croquet set with foam mallets,
balls and wickets
Indoor croquet for all
students, playground or recess
activity on blacktop
Cuff Weights Cuff weights of various sizes for
use on arms or legs
Weight training for students
unable to grasp weights
Cup Stacks Official cup stacking set Coordination activity
appropriate for all students
Curling Official indoor curling set with
easily-rolled stones and target
Appropriate for all students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 19
Equipment for Students using Wheelchairs
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Floor Markers:
Open Circle
“Open” poly spot Boundary markers or personal
space markers in shape of an
open circle
Foam Dice Large, foam dice Math and numeracy skills
especially when determining
bases to run or number of
exercises to perform
Foot Pedlar Digital pedlar for seated students
with adjustable resistance
Aerobic activity for students in
wheelchairs
Geo Ball 8” hollow, flexible, lightweight
ball
Appropriate for students with
poor grasp, limited arm
movement or poor catching
skills
Giant Tic Tac
Toe Target
Large tic-tac-toe game Appropriate for all students to
develop tossing and strategy
skills
Golf Ball,
Oversized
Lightweight
2” diameter lightweight plastic
golf ball
Appropriate for all students
Grip
Strengthener
Soft balls of various resistance for
grip strength
Resistance and strength
training for weak or physically
impaired students
Hand Pedlar
Upper Body
Ergometer
Table top pedlar, digital or
manual resistance
Warm-up and cardio exercise
for students in wheelchairs
Heart Rate
Monitor
(Strapless)
Full-function heart-rate monitor
without chest strap
Appropriate for students with
motor, visual or cognitive
impairments
Holy Moly™ Multi-use 2 sided Velcro band Use rolled up as ball for
tossing, and use for strap
Horseshoes,
Indoor/
Outdoor
Foam or rubber horseshoes with
indoor stakes
Appropriate for all students
Indoor Bocce
Set
Softer, smaller balls than official
Bocce
Appropriate for all students
and Special Olympics training
Jenga™ Table game Appropriate for all students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 20
Equipment for Students using Wheelchairs
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Koosh Balls Bright, stringy balls (latex) that
are fun, soft, and easy to grasp
Appropriate for all students
Ladder Ball Official tossing game with frame
and balls
Appropriate for all students
Low Net 2’ high net attaches to cones Easily attached to cones,
Appropriate for all students
and games such as sit-down
volleyball
Mini-
Basketballs
Size 3 basketballs (6” diameter) Appropriate for students with
smaller hands, or students
using wheelchairs
Mini-golf™ Portable putting holes Appropriate for all students
Nok-Hockey Hockey Board game Appropriate for all students
“O” Ball
Football
6” lightweight, hollow football Age appropriate for older
students with poor
grasp/catching skills
“O”Ball 4” lightweight, hollow ball For students with limited
grasp, poor catching skills
Omniken™ Ball Large, very light ball, similar to
cage ball
Appropriate for all students
Play-Buoy™ Partner pulling game Appropriate for all students
and great for partner play or
outdoor physical activity
Poss-i-bowl Ball
Release™
Switch-activated bowling ball
release
Appropriate for students using
wheelchairs with limited
hand/arm mobility
Punch Balls Large, very lightweight balloon-
type balls
Appropriate for all students
and beneficial for entry level
eye hand coordination
Ring Toss Lightweight rings and post Appropriate for all students
working on tossing
Scarves Bright, lightweight scarves For students who have
difficulty tossing and catching
Spider Ball Small ball with rubber “legs” and
limited roll distance
Appropriate for all students
and appropriate for golf skills
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 21
Equipment for Students using Wheelchairs
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Sport-To-Go™
Soccer Ball
36” diameter cloth covered
therapy ball with soccer design
Appropriate for students
participating in wheelchair
soccer, kicking games and
scooter soccer
Tag Vest Vest with Velcro™ and soft,
sticky balls
For students to wear as target,
instead of catching or being
tagged
Tabletop
Carom
Shuffleboard
Table shuffleboard game with
easy-to-push discs
Appropriate for all students
Target Large, flat target Appropriate for all students
Team Catch-It Nets for team catching Appropriate for all students
who have difficulty catching
Velcro Catch
Mitts
Sticky Mitts™ and balls For students who have
difficulty catching
Velcro Grip
Mitt
Hand mitt that attaches hand to
object (racquet, bat) with
Velcro™
Appropriate for students with
poor grasp
Volleyball
Trainer
8”, lightweight volleyball trainer Appropriate for all students
Whiffle Balls Various colors, with or without
string
Appropriate for all students
and can be attached to
wheelchair, tee, or overhead
for easy retrieval
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 22
Aquatics
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Electronic
Whistle
Hand-held whistle/buzzer Tool used to teach swim starts
Goggles Youth and adult sizes Appropriate for teaching water
readiness skills (face in,
opening eyes under water)
Lifejacket Type ll personal flotation device
(PFD), youth size
Flotation device, can be used as
neck float
Neck Float Head support Appropriate for students with
poor head control
Noodles Long foam tubes Appropriate for swim training
or flotation assist
Swim Belt Flotation belt with removable
blocks
Appropriate for swim training,
added flotation and buoyancy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 23
Basketball
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Adjustable Low
Basketball Goal
Adjustable low basket up to 4’ Appropriate for students with
limited mobility or strength
Bell Basketball Audible basketball with a bell
inserted in bladder
Appropriate for students who
are blind or visually impaired
Chipping Net Low net, approximately 24” high Appropriate for all students
Hands-on
Basketball
Jr. size basketball with markings
for hand placement
Ball used to teach correct
shooting technique
Low Basketball
Goal
low baskets up to 5or 6’ Appropriate for students with
limited mobility or strength
Mini Basketballs Size 3 basketballs (6” diameter) Smaller ball for small hands,
appropriate for all students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |Exceptional Children 24
Bowling
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Beeper Module Beeper module for audible
target locator for pins
Appropriate for blind or
visually impaired students
Bowling Ball,
Foam Coated
Lightweight foam ball with
finger holes
Appropriate for students with
limited grip strength
Bowling Balls,
2 pound and 6
pound
Plastic bowling balls of various
weights. Safe for gym floors
Appropriate for all students
and Special Olympics training
Bowling Lane
Carpet
30’ carpet bowling lane Visual aid for practicing
bowling
Bowling Pins,
Official Size,
Weight
Official size weight pins found in
bowling alleys
Appropriate for all students
and Special Olympics training
Bowling Pins,
Plastic
Lightweight but regulation size
pins
Appropriate for all students
and Special Olympics training
Bowling Ramp Metal ramp used to support ball
when bowling or rolling toward
a target
Appropriate for all students,
especially those with limited
motor skills
Poss-i-bowl™
Ball Release
Switch-activated bowling ball
release
Appropriate for students with
limited motor ability
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Golf and Archery
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Adapted Clubs Adjustable angle-head club;
head lies flat in any position
Appropriate for students
using wheelchairs
Bow Lightweight, light draw re-curve
bow
Appropriate for all students
Chipping Net Low net for chipping Appropriate for all students
Flu-Flu Arrows Limited flight arrows Appropriate for all students
Golf Ball,
Oversized
Lightweight
2” diameter lightweight plastic
golf ball
Appropriate for all students
Golf Club,
Lightweight
Club has foam coated head,
lighter weight
Appropriate for all students
Golf club,
Lightweight
Driver
Driver has large plastic head,
lighter weight
Appropriate for all students
Mini Golf Putting greens for mini-golf Appropriate for all students
Putter,
Lightweight
Club has foam covered head,
lighter weight
Appropriate for all students
Putting Cups Plastic putting cups Appropriate for all students
Soft Golf Ball Soft, foam golf ball Appropriate for all students
Target Large, flat target Appropriate for all students
Tri-Golf™ Set Complete set of adapted golf
including clubs, flags and
targets
Appropriate for all students
Youth Irons Traditional size and weight for
younger players
Appropriate for all students
Youth Putters Traditional size/weight for
younger players
Appropriate for all students
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Soccer & Football
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Audible Balls Balls of various sizes with, bells,
beepers, or “boingo” sounds
For students with visual
impairments and/or difficulty
focusing/paying attention
Bell Soccer Ball Regulation size and weight soccer
ball with bell inside
Appropriate for students with
visual impairments
Foam Football Jr. size, lightweight football Appropriate for all students
Holy Moly™ Multi-use Velcro band Appropriate for all students
Kixz Soccer
Trainer™
Lightweight, hard foam soccer
training ball
Appropriate for all students
"O" Ball
Football™
Small lightweight, easily gripped
hollow football
Appropriate for all students
Pop-up Goals Small, portable soccer nets with
carrying cases
Appropriate for students
participating in soccer and any
target games
Regulation
Soccer Balls
Rubber, regulation size balls Appropriate for all students
participating in kicking and
soccer skills, and Special
Olympics
Soccer Trainer Net that holds ball for
attaching/suspending any ball
Device attached to ankle,
wheelchair or overhead for
kicking, striking, and catching
Sport-To-Go™
Soccer Ball
36” diameter soccer ball Appropriate for students
participating in wheelchair
soccer, kicking games, and
scooter soccer
SuperSafe™ Jr.
Football
Jr. size football filled with small
pellets for softness
Appropriate for all students
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Volleyball
Picture Item Description Suggested Use
Balloons Various sizes
(latex free)
Appropriate for all students
Balzac™
Balloon Ball
Lightweight ball with balloon
center
Appropriate for all students
Beach Balls Various sizes Appropriate for all students
Low Net 2’ high net attaches to cones,
great for games like seated
volleyball
Appropriate for all students
Omniken™ Ball Large, very light ball, similar to
cage ball
Appropriate for all students
Punch Balls Large, very lightweight balloon-
type balls
Appropriate for all students
Sensory
Therapy Ball
24” Therapy ball with small
colored balls inside
Appropriate for all students
Volleyball
Trainer
8”, lightweight volleyball trainer Appropriate for all students