Equipment specifically designed for positioning can be made or purchased. Generally if a piece of equipment is for a specific child and is needed for their educational programming, then the school district is responsible for the purchase. The center may purchase equipment or materials that are shared by many of the children such as a ramp or toys. The purchasing of equipment needs to be negotiated between the school district and the community center. Easily obtained materials that can be used to assist in positioning and modify equipment include; towel rolls, pillows, blankets, and styrofoam packing materials. Wedges and bolsters are examples of manufactured products used for positioning. Sandbags and weights are sometimes used to help children maintain a position or to stabilize their bodies. It is important in inclusive classrooms to consider the degree to which the equipment may be intrusive. Following are some suggestions for dealing with adaptive equipment in the inclusive setting:

• Identify a core set of materials and equipment to have on site.
• Assess with each use the appropriateness of the positioning equipment as well as the need. Children grow and their need for different pieces of equipment changes. Check with the staff to see if a particular piece of equipment is working.
• Identify storage area for the equipment when not in use.
• Teach the staff to use the equipment safely, adjust the equipment, and secure the child in the equipment.
• Decrease the intrusiveness of the equipment by planning ahead for its use.