Through a national toy adaptation network, rehabilitation- related facilities are coming together to help children experience the thrill of play. Initial evaluations are recommended to guage each child's strengths and deficits. In Northeastern Pennsylvania, Allied Services staff adapts nearly 100 toys each year - ranging from toy pianos to Nintendo sets. Program Components Facilities must make the toy adaptation program available as a free community service. Facilities' telephone numbers and contact people will be included in a data bank that can direct callers to the nearest sites.
Membership is sought from across the country.
Members would receive training from the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation. Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Fundng for the toy adaptation network was made possible by the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. The foundation, headquartered in Washington, D.C., was established in February 1991 by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan and the Mitsubishi Electric America Group companies, which produce, sell and distribute a wide range of consumer, industrial, commercial and professional electronics products. The National Rehabiliation Awareness Foundation will coordinate.