Engineers from DSO National Laboratories have modified more than 70 off-the-shelf toys to make them accessible for children with disabilities. By adapting standard commercial toys with customized, larger switches and assistive technology, the engineers have enabled children with limited motor skills to operate them independently. This initiative aims to bring joy to special needs children while showcasing how technical skills can be applied to support the community and improve inclusivity.
- Engineers modified more than 70 standard, off-the-shelf toys to assist children with physical disabilities.
- The modifications involve adding large, easy-to-press external switches, allowing children with limited motor control to operate the toys.
- Standard commercial toys often feature small or stiff buttons that present accessibility barriers for children with special needs.
- The initiative helps provide customized assistive playthings, which are otherwise expensive or difficult to source commercially.
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Defence science to do this?! Any poly can do that. JLBsssss.