Here are the questions to ask when selecting a toy for a child with disabilities. Search a database of independently evaluated toys for children with special needs.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
National Lekotek Center
This fact sheet defines hearing loss and deafness and discusses its incidence, characteristics and educational implications. Children with these disabilities may be eligible for special education and related services.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Evaluation is a process that helps parents and schools determine whether a child has a disability. Under IDEA a “child with a disability” is one who qualifies for special education and related services. Read more about the evaluation process and what it measures.
Review Date: November 01, 2011
Alliance National Parent Technical Assistance Center
To find answers to your questions on toys and play for children with disabilities and special needs, contact a Lekotek specialist at 1- 800-366-PLAY.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Lekotek Center
Part of military life involves frequent geographic moves. Moving is more challenging when there’s a child in the family who has a disability. Find organizations and resources listed here to help you make easier transitions from one location to another.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
This fact sheet defines spina bifida, an incomplete closure of the spinal column. Three types of spina bifida, symptoms, characteristics, and successful integration of a child with spina bifida into school is discussed.
Review Date: December 24, 2012
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
Review Date: February 23, 2011
U.S. Department of Education
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written statement of the educational program designed to meet a child’s individual needs. Every child who receives special education services must have an IEP. Here’s a crash course on the IEP.
Review Date: November 10, 2011
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Lekotek makes the world of play accessible to disabled children through special play and learning centers where they can have fun with traditional and adapted toys, books and computers.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Lekotek Center
