Meyerson Foundation: Play through Assistive Technology
There are barriers for children with
disabilities when they try to interact with off-the-shelf or commercially-available
toys. Children with disabilities are typically provided with assistive
technology tools that address medical necessities or educational goals, but not
play—an important developmental activity. There is a growing need for toys that
match disabled children’s motor, cognitive, and communication abilities.
Meyerson Foundation toy kits
In response to this need, we’ve developed
a library of play and recreation activity kits for children with
disabilities—whether physical, cognitive, or communicative. The toy kits
include:
- typical everyday toys
- adapted toys
- switches
- light tech communication displays
- simple communication devices
You can check out an adaptable kit for
your child—regardless of the level or type of disability—through the
university’s Assistive Technology Center. We loan the kits for one month, at no
cost.
Check out our catalog of kits to
get started.
Minispeak book sequences
Minispeak is a simple and effective alternative
communication technique for people with disabilities. You can download our minispeak book sequences for free.
Affiliated websites
www.meyersonfoundation.org
Websites
for adapting toys, or buying them pre-adapted: