RePlay for Kids

 

The mission of RePlay for Kids is to increase the availability of toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. We repair, adapt and distribute toys and assistive devices free of charge. In so doing, we strive to raise awareness and increase the number and variety of toys and devices available to the children who need them.

 

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What We Do

RePlay for Kids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization of volunteers who repair and adapt toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities in Northeast Ohio. RePlay for Kids provides these services at no cost for non-profit organizations that provide medical, educational, or recreational resources for children with disabilities in the Northeast Ohio area. Most of these organizations have limited resources and often cannot afford to replace devices that have broken, and do not have the technical knowledge or time available to repair the devices. RePlay for Kids can provide these services, therefore increasing the number of functioning toys and assistive devices available for children with disabilities.

Toy Adapting Workshops

In our Toy Adapting Workshops, volunteers are shown how to adapt mainstream, battery-powered toys with external switches so that children with disabilities can use them. These adapted toys are then provided, for free, to agencies that work with kids with disabilities.

Toy Repair Workshops

In our Toy Repair Workshops,  volunteers repair battery-powered toys, switches and devices for free for agencies that work with children with disabilities.

RePlay Ride-On Car Adaptations

In our RePlay Ride-On Car Adapting Workshops, ride-on cars (like Power Wheels) are adapted for children with disabilities so that the foot pedal is replaced with a more accessible option.

Annual Adapted Toy Giveaway

 At our Annual Adapted Toy Giveaway, representatives from different agencies (usually either therapists or teachers) come to select adapted toys that are appropriate for the students they work with. They get to pick from plush toys, remote controlled cars, action figures, and musical or light-up toys that have all been adapted by volunteers, and that are available FOR FREE to these agencies to help children with disabilities.

Over 18,900 Toys Adapted

Since RePlay for Kids was founded in 1999, our volunteers have adapted over 18,900 toys.

Toy Adapting Instructions Database

RePlay for Kids has assembled detailed instructions for adapting a wide variety of battery-operated toys.  If you are interested in adapting a particular toy, check through our database to see if we have instructions for it.

2023 Totals

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“The joy and excitement on the faces of the children has been immeasurable. The toys are also very reinforcing in establishing cause-effect relationships for children with disabilities. Some of the children with special needs have limited opportunities for "play" with toys that they can manipulate. Your donations have made their play time more meaningful and interactive for them.

 – Speech-Language Pathologist Euclid City Schools

"As a speech pathologist working with young children with disabilities, I love the adapted toys that RePlay for Kids provides. I am able to loan toys out to families to try with their children. The variety of toys adapted is a great help as we try to find something motivating to each individual child. Often these early cause and effect toys set the stage for more complex communication using augmentative switches or devices down the road."

 

 – speech pathologist

"I like the hands-on getting something done that will directly benefit a child that needs it. Also, working things out with coworkers that I normally do not work with was fun."

 

– Volunteer

"You lit up his life with the giant teddy bear who sings, and the remote control car. He loves getting his peers involved with his play, and these two very exciting items, certainly brought them over to him. His smile lights up a room, and we thank you for helping make that happen. Your generous gifts will be used and used and used!! Many thanks from the children at the Brooklyn Schools."

 

– Speech-Language Pathologist Brooklyn School District

Upcoming Open Workshops

If you are interested in volunteering for a workshop, sign up for our Workshop Notification email, or RSVP for one of the workshops below.

July 13, 2024, 10:00 AM

Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space

Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.

Aug 10 , 2024, 1:00 PM

Toy Adapting Workshop at RePlay Creative Space

Open workshop held at RePlay’s Creative Space – 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139.

Mark Your Calendar

 

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Creative Space

 

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Creative Space

Latest News

Our 2023 Annual Report is available.  Click here to see it!

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We engage volunteers to repair and adapt toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. We provide services to 11 counties in Northeast Ohio.

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Join us on Saturday, July 27th at Pinstripes at Pinecrest for our annual fundraiser party. Everyone will get a chance to show off their bocce skills and enjoy a summer evening with music, food and drinks!replayforkids.org/pinstripes ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

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RePlay for Kids is such an amazing organization!!! My daughter had been wanting an adapted power wheel car now that she's bigger and they were able to meet all her needs! She can hit the "gas" with a button using her left hand and an adapted steering wheel. She LOVES it!! Thank you so much Natalie and Ed for all the work you put into it. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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RePlay WorkshopSwagelok - June 20th, 2024RePlay for Kids' Creative Space in Solon, OH had the honor of hosting the Swagelok Company's employees for an exciting workshop adapting toys! Here at RePlay, we believe that every child, no matter their physical or mental abilities, should experience the joy that is playing with toys!Swagelok did an amazing job adapting so many different types of toys! They were a great group!Want to help us bring more smiles to children? Here is how you can support our non-profit:1. Donate: Every contribution helps us purchase toys to adapt or supplies for adapting.2. Volunteer: Get a group of friends together to catch up, invite your family, or see if your company would like to come and adapt toys with us. By DMing this account or commenting on our post, we can set up a time that works best for you!3. Share: Spread the word by sharing this account with others!Call to Action: Help us to make play accessible for every child! Visit replayforkids.org to lear#replayforkidsl#replayforkidsl#replayforkidsl#inclusiveplayl#AdaptiveToysa#nonprofit#Nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less
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