We are in the season for giving and receiving gifts. Toys and games are on many holiday lists. Selecting gifts with Assistive Technology supports can help children be more engaged and play independently. Sometimes just a large knob, velcro, or audio support can make all the difference. Finding and acquiring toys and games which are adapted to the abilities of children with disabilities can be difficult (Botelho 2021). Luckily for gift givers, this year there are resources to help find toys, games, devices, etc. that are accessible, adapted, and/or assistive technology.
Check out these resources for finding accessible toys, games, clothing, etc. appropriate for children of all ability levels. Feel free to share with families and friends.
- Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s 2024 Accessible Holiday Gift Guide
- Enabling Devices
- Perkins School for the Blind 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
- Scroll down to the bottom the webpage to get a link to Poppit fidgets in Dreidel, Christmas tree, Gingerbread, Menorah, and Santa Clause styles.
References:
Botelho, F. H. F. (2021). Childhood and Assistive Technology: Growing with opportunity, developing with technology. Assistive Technology, 33(sup1), 87–93. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2021.1971330