Living Independently in a Dorm: MaxiAids’ Must-Have Items for the
Special Needs College Student
Farmingdale, NY – August 3, 2010 – Sending your child off to college and not sure what they need? You’re not alone. “This time of year we get a lot of calls from parents planning for their kids’ freshman year,” says Elliot Zaretsky, president and founder of MaxiAids Products for Independent Living, a leading supplier of items for those with special needs. “And they’re often worried about how their children will handle being away from home.”
There is good news for concerned parents. “We have many items that can help young adults with special needs adjust more quickly and easily to dorm life,” Mr. Zaretsky explains. “These items can help students live more independently and give parents peace of mind of knowing their children are prepared for to live on their own.”
When the student arrives at the dorm, the first thing they’ll want to do is orient themselves with their new surroundings. Braille, tactile and voice labeling kits give the Blind and visually impaired a way of marking books, food packaging and personal items for easy identification. The Portable Tactile Labeling Kit (item #204352; $14.75) is a handy kit for creating peel off Braille and raised letter labels. The Audible and Tactile Marking System (item #206215; $199.95) has a full range of labels, plus includes a Reizen Braille Hand Labeler and the Voxcom III Voice Labeling System.

