[tabi] Fwd: FW: Links to resources to find toys for children that may be free, inexpensive, or designed for children with special needs:

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  • Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:37:16 -0500

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Subject: Links to resources to find toys for children that may be free,
inexpensive, or designed for children with special needs:


FYI:  Links to resources to find toys for children that may be free,
inexpensive, or designed for children with special needs


Free and inexpensive toys

Toys for Tots

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
public charity is the fundraising, funding and support organization for the
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

To request a toy for your child, go to:
<http://www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/default.aspx>
http://www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/default.aspx and select your state
and county from the below drop down menu, and you'll be redirected to the
Toys for Tots website for your local community. Once there, follow the
prompts for your desired action, or select the "Contact Us" option from the
menu bar. You should be provided with contact information for the local
campaign Coordinator.



Salvation Army Seasonal Assistance for Children and Families

Each year, individuals and families turn to The Salvation Army for help
during the holidays, whether it's needing food for a Thanksgiving dinner or
wanting to see their children's eyes light up when they see presents under
the tree Christmas morning. The Salvation Army is here and ready to help.

Because we want to respond to the varying needs of the communities in which
we serve, all of our holiday assistance programs are administered locally.
If you require assistance, you will need to contact your local Corps
Community Center. Go to  <http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/>
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ and then use the zip code search in the
upper right hand corner to locate your nearest center.



Free and Inexpensive Toys for Kids
For more information, go to:
<http://www.kiddiefreebies.com/free_toys_for_kids.html>
http://www.kiddiefreebies.com/free_toys_for_kids.html.



List of Charitable Organizations where you may be able to get free gifts for
your child

For more information, go to:
<http://bsure.hubpages.com/hub/Where-to-Get-Free-Toys-for-Christmas>
http://bsure.hubpages.com/hub/Where-to-Get-Free-Toys-for-Christmas.



Toys for children with special needs



Independent Living Source

 <http://www.iltsource.com/Toys_and_Recreation_s/22.htm> Independent Living
Source proudly promotes learning and problem solving with our full line of
toys specially designed for children with disabilities. We understand that
these toys need to not only provide entertainment, but also aid in the
development of important skills. That's why we carry adaptive toys that are
fun, age-appropriate, and most importantly - toys that promote learning and
problem solving.  For more information, go to:
<http://www.iltsource.com/Toys_and_Recreation_s/22.htm>
http://www.iltsource.com/Toys_and_Recreation_s/22.htm.



Toys R Us

Toys R Us offers a toy guide for differently-abled kids.  Click
<http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3261680> here for more
information.



Play Works

Special Needs Toys are separated into seven sub-categories to facilitate
finding toys that address specific special needs and situations. All Special
Needs Toys enhance child development, allowing children with diverse
abilities to experience a variety of sensory feedback and stimulation.  For
more information, go to:
<http://www.playworks.net/special-needs-toys.html>
http://www.playworks.net/special-needs-toys.html.



Able Play

Able Play offers play products for children with special needs.  For more
information, go to:   <http://www.ableplay.org/> http://www.ableplay.org/.



Fun and Function

Fun and Function designs sensory toys and therapy equipment for children
with disabilities.  For more information, go to:
<http://funandfunction.com/> http://funandfunction.com/.



Glamma Toys

Glamma Toys offers a large selection of toys for special needs children.
For more information, go to:    <https://glammatoys.com/display/5993>
https://glammatoys.com/display/5993.



Fat Brain Toys

To find thousands of quality toys, games, and gifts that entertain and
educate, go to:   <http://www.fatbraintoys.com/special_needs/index.cfm>
http://www.fatbraintoys.com/special_needs/index.cfm.





Enabling Devices

Our adapted therapeutic toys for people with special needs are specially
manufactured or switch adapted products that meet the unique requirements of
people with physical or developmental disabilities. For more information, go
to:   <http://enablingdevices.com/catalog/toys_for_disabled_children>
http://enablingdevices.com/catalog/toys_for_disabled_children.





Answers 4 Families

Parents of Children with Special Needs often look for toys that can benefit
their child physically, intellectually and emotionally. The toys may improve
problem solving or encourage play at a higher level. Yet they need to be
safe and fun for the kids. This page offers articles on choosing toys,
places to get toys, and easy toy and game adaptations.  For more
information, go to:
<http://www.answers4families.org/family/special-needs/tools/toys-special-nee
ds-children>
http://www.answers4families.org/family/special-needs/tools/toys-special-need
s-children.





Disability Resources Monthly Web Watcher

A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources about toys
kids with disabilities.  For more information, go to:
<http://www.disabilityresources.org/TOYS.html>
http://www.disabilityresources.org/TOYS.html.














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