Tuesday, November 07, 2023

Adapted Toy Event November 16 and 17

SC Assistive Technology Program logo

Please join us for our 
Adapted Toy Event on 
November 16th or 17th! 

Flappy the Elephant toy photo

Type: In-Person Event

Date: November 16 or 17, 2023

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Organization: SC Assistive Technology Program, Poplar Building, AT Resource Center

Location: 8301 Farrow Rd.
Columbia, SC 29203

Cost: Free (Bring Your Own Toy)

Registration: Participants must register to attend the toy workshop on either day.


About the Program: Children with disabilities often have difficulty interacting with toys. Families, professionals and school staff are invited to bring battery-operated toys to the SC Assistive Technology Resource Center to learn how to adapt the toys for switch use. The toys should have an on/off switch and only one action. An example would be Flappy the Elephant as he only flaps his ears when he is turned on or Robo Alive T-Rex Robotic Pet that only walks when it is turned on. SC Assistive Technology Program staff and students from Richland Two will be available to assist you. Everyone will leave with their toy adapted for switch use and a switch to operate it.

Audience: Family members, professionals and school staff who would like to learn how to adapt toys for children with disabilities. 

Accommodations: If you need an accommodation to participate, please contact us at least one week prior to the scheduled workshop by phone or email to Janet Lambert at 803-935-5263 or janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu.


Examples of Toys to Donate or Bring: Amazon Wish List

For more information, please call 803-935-5263. 


 

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