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"These projects provide ideas and strategies to promote play through better access to play materials, and use assistive technology to give the children this critical access. Typical solutions revolve around "low tech" assistive technology. By building on what the child can do, and by creating interactive play environments, families can reclaim play as a critical component of childhood! Look here for information on selecting toys for play, toys for children with disabilities, adapting toys to make them easier to use, locating specially designed toys as well as other resources to promote play."

Great video showing the power of "driving" an adapted toy car for mobility. The GoBabyGo project modifies off-the-shelf toy racecars to provide mobility and independence to kids who have difficulty moving on their own. Some tips on adapting a toy car are provided!

"10 tips for selecting toys for your child with speech/language delays."

"Here you'll find a variety of guided activities with supporting tools to help enhance kids' playtime experiences. Each activity was created with specially selected Hasbro toys and games. The activities are available in both print and video form, and are categorized into 3 levels"

The LCPS Assistive Technology team has created adapted play guides for some of our switch-operated toys that we provide to our students. These toys are often used to teach students about cause and effect, but as this sample activity guide shows, there are many other uses for concept development and social interaction.

A creative collective celebrating diff:ability in toys!

battery interruptor, adapting toys

This article provides creative ideas for providing access to play and learning through adapted toys and games.

3D paper models and paper toys that are related to the Earth Sciences. Over 250 paper models that can be cutout and assembled. Some might be suitable for class projects while others are just plain fun to assemble. The difficulty of assembly for each model is highly varied.

Adapt playboards and toys to make them more accessible and stable.

Adapt playboards and toys to make them more accessible and stable.

How to adapt a motorized car for students with impairments that impact the ability to physical operation.

The University of Delaware's GoBabyGo project modifies off-the-shelf toy cars to provide mobility and independence to children who have difficulty moving on their own.

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1. Switch Steps Guide. A PROGRESSION OF STEPS IN BEGINNING SWITCH USE WITH TOYS, ELECTRICAL AND OTHER DEVICES (Copyright 1987, Jana B. Birch). 2. Understanding and Making Sentences - CSUN 2002. A CSUN presentation on using Picture Sentence Match and P

Lots of wonderful photos with links showing adaptations for toys, games, books, and school tools to provide physical accessibility

This Blog is written by a Mom about the inventions and ideas she uses to live, love, and have fun with her son. Each entry demonstrates creativity and joy in games, toys, learning, and how to make each day special for the whole family. Worth returning to often for inspiration and ideas. Indexed for handy searching.

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