What is RePlay for Kids?
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.
Why It's Important?
Young children learn through play and social interaction. Children
with disabilities are no exception, yet frequently require adapted
toys and other assistive devices to fully experience the thrill
of play. Due to the limited market, the adapted toys are more expensive
than their mainstream counterparts. Fortunately, many service organizations
provide switches, adapted toys, and other assistive devices to children
who cannot otherwise afford them. However, when a toy or device
breaks, the supplying organization usually does not have the expertise
or resources to repair the broken item. RePlay for Kids
provides these repair services free of charge to participating organizations.
RePlay for Kids also adapts mainstream toys for use
by children with disabilities.
Contact Info
Bill Memberg, President
RePlay for Kids
600 W. Sturbridge Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 721-8281
Toll Free: (866) 9-REPLAY (866-973-7529)
E-mail: info@replayforkids.org
Web: www.replayforkids.org
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