Through the use of adaptive toys, more children with disabilities are being provided the same play opportunities available to children without disabilities. The benefits of play to young children and infants in all stages of development are numerous. Playing with toys can be a strong motivation for all children and can be used to positively reinforce many desired behaviors. There are four lending programs currently functioning in the state. The centers will loan toys to children or youths with disabilities, their parents, teachers or therapist.
Eligible patrons can borrow up to four adaptive toys for a period of four weeks.
The only charges are for late returns and damaged toys and they may be waived if there are extenuating circumstances. A variety of special switches, switch-adapted toys, and instructional toys are available. Switch-adapted cassette recorders and radios are also part of the inventory. In addition, several books about adaptive toys are available for loan. Toy Library was started in 1990 with funds from the WHAS Crusade for Children and the Fayette County Lions Club.