Hack The Toy - Toy Adaptation Making Party

Picture this: Pizza, music, and a room filled with enthusiastic folks coming together to craft adaptive toys! 🍕🎶

Registration is closed - The event is fully booked for this event, you are welcome to visit us at the open hour to learn more about the event and join the next events. Same day and address between 3 - 4 pm. Please register for the open hour!

TOM: Pittsburgh, Duquesne University Fellows, are thrilled to host a series of workshops that will ignite your creativity. Join us, and we'll show you how to modify battery-powered toys with external switches, making them accessible for children with disabilities. It's all about turning toys into tools for learning and play!

Switch-adapted toys empower individuals with physical disabilities to explore and engage in activities independently. With the simple use of an external switch, we unlock a world of fun, meaningful, and accessible experiences.

This event is not just for students; it's for families, educators, and anyone with a passion for making a difference. Whether you're a seasoned creator or new to the world of adaptive toys, your participation matters. We aim to craft 20-50 toys, but we can't do it without your helping hands.

Register today, share the word, and let's come together to create adaptive toys for those who deserve the joy of play. Join our mission! 🌟"

This is the recommended list of toys

The workshop is scheduled for either the end of November or the beginning of November. We will provide you with an update shortly.

Organized and hosted by Duquesne University: 

Hannah Clark - Occupational Therapy Student, TOM: Pittsburgh Fellow

Elyse Barnes - Biomedical Engineering Student, TOM: Pittsburgh Fellow

Collaborating with Dr. Richard Simpson, and the Assistive Technology Lab

Location: Duquesne campus in Libermann G103

Example for adapting toys event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcChSgcADH0